TTC FIRST BABY - Thread 12! [edited by MNHQ at OP's request]

[cupcakesandglitter]

Oh god, can't believe we're on number 12! Current list - sorry if I've missed anyone!!

FlapJackered 30 Cycle 8
Bettythecat 30 Cycle 5
cupcakesandglitter 23 Cycle 7
Jessikka 28 Cycle 1
starkid 29 Cycle 5
MrsAW2018 24 Cycle 8
AnnaMC214 32 Cycle 5
TTC34 34 Cycle 1
ttc12019 29 Cycle 1
19Bee2 27 Cycle 1
Ember25 34 Cycle 4
BlueArtemis 24 Cycle 7
stormtrooperjulian 31 Cycle 6
MrsH497 32 Cycle 2
Tinag18 36 Cycle 2
MrsR16 25 Cycle 6
Random2468 28 Cycle 2
Jessikka 28 Cycle 1
BostonFern 34 Cycle 1

TTC#1 Grads......
EltzBee Cycle 6
Delilah7 Cycle 3
SullyWifey Cycle 11
MrsEG Cycle 6
MrsLBear Cycle ?
GemmaJen Cycle ?
Crossfitgirl Cycle 8
Bettythecat Cycle 8
Fivexfive Cycle?
Dogmum24 Cycle?
Scottslass55 38 Cycle 4

Hi everyone, just checking in to let you know I'm still here lurking! Sorry to all those who've got AF, it's so gutting isn't it

I'm still on cycle 7, currently CD 34 and fingers crossed no AF yet, I've had some cramping though so she might not be far off I'm somewhere between 13-16 DPO, haven't tested at all yet because I couldn't stand to see another BFN! I'm going to try and hold out until Friday if AF still hasn't arrived (because that would be my longest cycle ever!). Trying not to get my hopes up too much until then!

Hope everyone is feeling okay today

@DayDreamer1707 thank you! No AF, temp still high and my symptoms are worse if anything. I weirdly don't want to test because I don't want to lose the hope that this could be it. That makes me sound insane when I read that back 🤦🏻‍♀️

Glad that your cycle is back to normal, that bodes well for the February cycle 😀

I saw soy isaflavones in Holland & Barrett yesterday, someone here gave them a try didn't they? I may investigate for next month.

@DayDreamer1707 I used preseed! And the first month we did we conceived. So ofcs I'm an advocate for it!! It's quite funny really having to baste yourself 🙈🙈 all the best to you!!

If AF comes today I think OH will be a little gutted, might have to get him a little more involved next cycle but don't want to boggle his brain or DTD feel like a military operation.

OH has been working hard and along will a lower sex drive another 5 days have passed us without DTD 😫 it proper annoys me I know it's not all his fault because he is tired or whatever but god damn he can't keep this nonsense up during FW!

@BabySquid definitely twinning right now as I am also going the gym, dieting and netball. Looking after ourselves helps keep a positive mind I think. We are going to do the SMEP this month so was thinking of purchasing pre seed...can only try right. Mine was maybe a day late but shes here and the best flow I've had for months x

@MrsLBear ohhh that sounds so good and the OH actually mentioned getting some lube and so I suggested this and he said yes. Iv'e read so many people used it once and BANG it works, pretty crazy really x

@DuchessofPemberley that sounds positive for you!!! Try and wait till you are late, easier said than do I know ha.So glad it feels like a healthy AF if that makes sense, here's hoping she not here too long though now ha. Maybe I will have a look into those, every little helps right x

@thumper59 the waiting around is the worst part of it all but your still in for a chance yet. I try and get my OH involved and he's actually really keen so makes things so much easier x

@DayDreamer1707 we kinda do SMEP without meaning to. But sometimes get a bit carried away on a weekend 🙈 I've told DH this month tho that we can't do it too much, we need to give his swimmers time to regenerate properly.

@FlapJackered was the absolute queen of sexy time last cycle 😂😂 That's my aim for this cycle!

I would recommend pre seed - we only used it as a lube and I don’t know yet if it will result in a BFP, but it made DTD easier and nicer during SMEP when we were both tired and not feeling hugely in the mood at first!

@Kittyhop & @MrsLBear how much did you use and how long before DTD did you use it... also did you insert it or your OH?

@blueartemis fingers crossed for you!

My coil removal is this Thursday and I'm due to ovulate on Saturday so straight into it 🤣 then I'll be joining you ladies with symptom spotting I'm sure, even though I'm determined to be relaxed!

@babysquid I used it externally as I would normal lube, applying just before DTD, I used a dollop that was maybe the size of a 1p coin? If I don’t get my BFP this month (I’m 8 DPO) I think I will try inserting it next month (and will do it myself as DH is squeamish!!).

Well @Kittyhop I'll be keeping everything crossed for you. When's af due?

@Babysquid thank you 💜 I’m not actually sure when AF is due, I’m CD 28 but it’s my first full cycle off hormonal birth control so it’s a bit of a guessing game in terms of AF!

Morning all!
I'm on CD13, according to my Clue app I've gone from the super long, super early AF (which only ended on Friday) straight into FW, so I've informed DH that we will be DTD every other day starting yesterday have also thought about trying pre-seed after seeing so many encouraging reviews!

@BlueArtemis @DuchessofPemberley - Fx for you both :)
@DayDreamer1707 - I've been using preseed, sometimes properly, sometimes just externally.

Am 8DPO and due Thursday, and the sore boobs have started up, which isn't a good sign :( Meant to hear back about my hormone test results this afternoon though which is good (any info no matter the results is better than not knowing in my eyes!)
I took the plunge and booked a holiday this summer. We'll see if I end up needing to cancel the flights!

AF is still yet to show. If she doesn't come by Wednesday I might do a FRER. Although I got a negative on an internet cheapy at 12DPO so I think she's just late!

@starkid you should be fine, you can still fly at 30 weeks up to 37 you just may need to get a dr letter (I had to look into it coz we're going to Oz hopefully in October so needed to read up.

@BabySquid - Yeah I'd be just at 30 weeks if this cycle was positive. Ah well, no point worrying at the moment! Thanks

@BabySquid We know we can conceive but we had a MMC last October so hopefully this works for us because I've read it was originally made for people who have had MC's but can help people trying to conceive in general so FX.

Thanks @starkid and @Kittyhop for the advise, hope you both get your BFP. OH is interested in getting it but was shocked at the price 😂.

@BlueArtemis sounds like that could be promising. Sometimes cramping can be a good sign too. Keep us updated and hope to see your BFP on Friday

@DayDreamer1707 I was also shocked at the price but it's on offer for £15 in morrisons or 3 for 2 in boots. 🤑🤑

I tested, used one of those Clearblue tests with text so I wouldn't fool myself I got a line if I didn't. So I got 'not pregnant'. So that's it, I guess.

Hope AF comes ASAP so I can just concentrate on the next cycle.

When I was pregnant I got a negative 2 or 3 days after AF was due. Assumed that was that, didn't test again til a week later when I realised my boobs were hurting and got the BFP.

Hi all!
CD33 here. Usually on 30day cycles. Tested on Friday and BFN. Was not feeling hopeful at all this month and had just moved onto cycle 2 in my head but this waiting game is messing with my emotions now. Interesting to see your comment @AngeloMyseterioso but will try keep some healthy realism!

@19Bee2 - Ooh fx, maybe test again Wednesday? How many DPO are you, do you know?

Still no AF here. She's due today and I'm 13DPO. But have noticed loads of Lotiony mucus? Keep thinking she's started to be greated by that! Got a BFN not even a hint of a line on a IC yesterday and now my body is just confusing me.