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

@TrashKitten10 @DayDreamer1707

yes good points, we don't want DTD to become a chore or to only do it for baby making purposes. I think we'll continue doing it for now! Thanks for replying!!

@PeacockingAbout

I have been taking so many vitamins too... and quite hardcore ones like inositol and vitex etc which affect hormones and cycles etc. Also progesterone cream throughout the 2WW.

I decided this week to stop everything (apart from folic acid) as I think I have totally confused my body.

I have been trying for 6-months so it's worth mixing it up a bit to see if my body is better on its own?! 🤣🤪

@FlapJackered you start on day 3 for 5 days, similar to isoflavones. And you take estrogen together with it because it suppresses it.

@DayDreamer1707 showed up late yesterday. It least predictable and on time.

@cupcakesandglitter you know we will be here to support you if you decide to come back. You've been here for all of us, and it's been great to have you around. Huge hugs for you, stay positive. It'll happen, you will be pregnant.

@KittieKath taking hardcore vitamins is necessary only if your levels are low and you're not feeling well most of the time. So good thing you stopped. I'd still keep taking vitamin D as there's no sun in the winter. Fish oil is helpful if you don't eat much food with Omega-3. But you can easily bring harm to your body by taking things you don't need. It'll take a few days to adjust to not taking everything you have been.

Thank you all for your kind messages, it really means a lot. We went for dinner last night to talk about how I was feeling because I think AF put me in a really bad place. We've agreed to try without trying - so no timed sex, OPKs temping etc etc, we're going to carry on as normal but just not use contraception. If it happens, fantastic, but if it doesn't I can't be as disappointed because we won't have put anything into it. I've learned a lot from this journey, especially that I need to be patient, and also that I can't put my life and plans on hold for something that will happen whenever it wants to. TTC makes us forget that apart from being potential mums, we are also wives/partners, who have our own life and aspirations other than becoming a parent - in all of this I forgot to start looking after myself.

I will be back, definitely - and I may just lurk from the sidelines to see how you're all getting on, but I think this time out will do me some good. Sending lots of baby dust to all of you, thank you all so much for getting me through this ❤️ xxxx

@KatBeCool

Thanks so much for your advice...

I am out this month as taking malaria tablets cos I am away for work in Africa. So hopefully my body will adjust to its new no vitamin life in these few weeks!

I had regular cycles, just had been diagnosed with PCOS and have such bad hormonal skin. Hence why I was experimenting! But yeah, I think I might have done more harm than good. 🙈

I am gonna try a paleo diet instead - cut back on prosecco and crumpets dripping in butter! 🤪 maybe that will be better for me... can't hurt! 🤞

Will keep on with vit D when I am home - though it's 38degrees here right now! So not needed just yet.... 😎

@cupcakesandglitter that's so important💕 i feel like I'm going to take a bit of a back seat this cycle. See how we go, we have enough stress once pregnant and parents we should just make the most of being a team of two while we are!

I'm so annoyed today. No real reason just fed up of a half done house. Everywhere you turn jobs need doing. Starting to wish we'd of just bought a new build instead of 'one with personality' 🙃

@cupcakesandglitter massive hugs for you - it will certainly happen for you! And probably when you least expect it xxx

@thumper59 that's what I try and do unless it starts to get close then I do one on my dinner at work.

@KatBeCool sorry she came but least you are on a fresh cycle and ready to go x

@Lozzlepop I am sure you are still in with a good chance. Think my other half has been a bit too excited this FW

Just been for a wee and there's a fair bit of blood when I've wiped? How normal is bleeding between periods and should it be so much?

@thumper59 what CD or DPO are you? It's normal during ovulation or implantation otherwise it's not.

@DayDreamer1707 hah, I don't think I've ever been happier for AF than now. Glad it's not light either. Before I started thyroid meds I think my lining was too thin (thus very light periods) and it took at least three months for it to become normal, at least judging by the increased amount of blood.

@KatBeCool CD 10 not ovulating or implant bleeding 😕

@thumper59 could it be early ovulation?

I'm CD12, feel really tired and work has made me grumpy today. DP has promised me a 'home spa' night with foot rubs, head and back massages after he has cooked our dinner, which has cheered me up. Also, I've just done my OPK and got what is very close to a positive, so that's helped too. I don't think the OPK is quite positive yet- what do you think?

@KatBeCool I was exactly the same for this cycle. Sometimes you want to start fresh with a clear mind, can only help.

@thumper59 could have anything to do with coming off your contraception? I would still keep at the OPKs doesn't mean you aren't going to ovulate.

@BostonFern your very close!! Make sure you test early afternoon tomorrow if you can and get DTD. I've just got my positive on CD11 ☺️

@BostonFern so close! Test in 4-5 hours. And tomorrow too. If your surge lasts two days and you ovulate 24-36 hours after that, it's very good timing for ovulation.

@thumper59 did you dtd yesterday maybe? It could possibly be related to being fresh off BC like @DayDreamer1707 said. You can search for that specific kind and see if it's common.

Eyes please!!!!!! Can anyone see a line?

@Nextchapter19 - OMG I can!!
@DayDreamer1707 - That's a good positive OPK :)
I'm feeling really hyper again this evening, and you have to understand I am usually extremely lazy/tired. I'm blaming the soya isoflavones, even if it makes no sense 😂

Eyes please!!!!!! Can anyone see a line?

@Nextchapter19 that is definitely a line!!!!!!!

@BostonFern OPK just done. Not ovulating and still a fair bit of red blood on wiping. Yours looks either there or very close!! I'd get deed doing!

@DayDreamer1707 It could be I've never had spotting outside of my periods before its concerned me a little!

@KatBeCool no didn't DTD yesterday. It's a fair bit of bright red blood mixed in with CM ( sorry if it's TMI) totally not sure!

@Nextchapter19 I'd say that's a line!!

Took 3 tests....in shock!!!!!

@Nextchapter19 You're definitely pregnant! Huge congratulations x

Omg I've just done my first OPK and had a nightmare 😂 Couldn't find a small pot to wee into so ended up using an old Chinese takeaway container. I'm not blessed with skinny thighs so squeezing that between my legs was the first challenge. Then I pull the pot out and try to balance it on my leg and nearly tip a chow mein sized pot of piss all over myself. So I put it on the floor and spill piss on the floor. Then open the OPK and didn't realise they contain a packet of silica gel which immediately plops into the piss pot. So everything is now all a bit pissy and my result was... negative! Good lord haha.

@TrashKitten10 I feel a bit run down but that's just made my night 😂😂 your a woman after my own heart haha!