TTC FIRST BABY - Thread 13!

[TrashKitten10]

Hoping that thread number 13 turns out to be lucky! 🍀 Apologies if anybody has been missed off, please add or update your stats :)

cupcakesandglitter 23 Cycle 8
Jessikka 28 Cycle 1
starkid 29 Cycle 6
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
MrsH497 32 Cycle 2
Tinag18 36 Cycle 2
MrsR16 25 Cycle 6
Random2468 28 Cycle 2
Jessikka 28 Cycle 1
BostonFern 34 Cycle 2
Thumper59 23 Cycle 2
Lola871 31 Cycle 2
ValidUser 28 Cycle 7
Lozzlepop 35 Cycle 1
DayDreamer1707 28 Cycle 4
Trashkitten10 27 Cycle 2
OhMarnie 28 Cycle 1
DuchessofPemberley 32 Cycle 6
KittieKath 34 Cycle 6
KatBeCool
MrsMcNtobe Cycle 6
BabySquid
PeacockingAbout 29 Cycle 3
Chanel05 29 Cycle 7
Sleepyquest 28 Cycle 1
Granddesigns 32 cycle 2
Pinkfizz19 33 cycle 2
Kennyholiday 32 cycle 10
Catlady31 31 cycle 1

TTC#1 Grads......
EltzBee Cycle 6
Delilah7 Cycle 3
SullyWifey Cycle 11
MrsEG Cycle 6
MrsLBear Cycle ?
GemmaJen Cycle ?
Crossfitgirl Cycle 8
Fivexfive Cycle?
Dogmum24 Cycle?
Scottslass55 38 Cycle 4
FlapJackered 30 Cycle 8
Bettythecat 30 Cycle 8
stormtrooperjulian 31 Cycle 6
Nextchapter19 Cycle 1

@DayDreamer it’s a bit more believable the YOU, it’s a bit darker, the characters are older. Hahaha run the tap 😂🙈

@BostonFern Ahh so exciting that it's nearly time to test! How funny you telling DP he has to wait in another room. There's no need for them to be noseying at the business end until 9 months after the BFP! I already told everyone here the nightmare I had pissing into my Chinese takeaway pot for OPKs. I think if DH watched me trying to wrangle that piss pot I would put him off egg fried rice- and me- for life!

@DayDreamer1707 How many DPO are you now?

@CookieWaffle I think you were here before my time but congratulations! How amazing to hear the heartbeat! 😍 I don't believe that you're on our grads list, do you want to post your stats and I'll add you on?

@OhMarnie I'm getting annoyed with your reproductive system on your behalf! I'm still hanging on to your squinters from the other day though. FX

@OhMarnie that would be exhausting. Maybe get some OPKs for your next cycle, unless you already use them x

@Lozzlepop we are pretty close and least he's trying to be involved but I don't think I need his hand 'literally' when it comes to peeing in a pot. I will have to have a look at that series, sounds very my sort of thing x

@TrashKitten10 ohhh I remember your famous first time using a OPK and peeing in the Chinese takeaway tub 😂😂😂. Needs to be in the beginner guide of what not to do that ha!! I'm currently 14dpo and AF due tomorrow x

@Lozzlepop @DayDreamer1707 Ooh I recommend Dirty John as well! We've been watching it the last few days, it's really good and it's based on a true story.

Haha loving 'the pot' will definitely be using that term now as well 😂 I keep mine upstairs as well!

@CookieWaffle I'm still new on the board, so you were before I joined but just wanted to say what a exciting time for you! It must have been so amazing to hear the heartbeat and feel movement! Love hearing a positive story and giving me hope for mine 😊

Feeling a lot better about things now. Gave myself a talking to and that there's no point getting upset and stressing because at least with answers we can don something about it that may actually lead to what we want 😊

@BabySquid I suffer from bad anxiety anyway and the mornings are the worst time for me, if I don't practice mindfulness first thing my head spins a lot more, I get stressed out in the car, at work when I open my inbox etc. Little and often is best for me! If you're new to it I'd start with something short and build up. I also love hatha yoga for putting my mind at rest.

Omg @TrashKitten10 I just read about you peeing in a Chinese takeaway box at first 😂😂😂 that's hilarious!

My PMS symptoms have started 😭 cramps, sore boobs, spots and in tears over running out of cereal 👍😭

Oh my days! Woke up exhausted & feeling like I'd slept with my mouth open - couldn't shake the taste off all morning - even after brushing teeth twice. Had to stop myself crying in work over a miscommunication with a meeting, have drunk about 4 litres of water today & I'm still thirsty & having weird stomach pains & feeling bloated (not period cramps as they seem higher up?!). Came home and had a bath eating some homemade lemon drizzle cake (as you do).

I'm CD25 & 9DPO. Usual cycle length is 27 days. Hoping AF doesn't come!!!

@TrashKitten10 - I do exactly the same thing with the Chinese takeaway tubs! 🤣🤣🤣

@BostonFern oh that bump sounds very painful, hope it doesn't leave too bad a bruise!! Good luck for testing tomorrow!

@MrsH497 I'm sorry about AF, especially after she was late x

@orangeloo & @BabySquid i hope I do go off coffee it when I get my BFP, I live on the stuff usually! But barely got through 2 cups today (I won't tell you how many I usually have!) But God the TWW is a pain - everything and anything is a symptom. Trying not to set too much by it, I'm only 8DPO!

@KatBeCool Those are some nice side effects with the oestrogen good luck with the progesterone, are there 'typical' side effects you can expect?

@DayDreamer1707 great news that you've had no spotting, 14DPO is great! Will you test tomorrow when AF is due or hold off?

@LokiCat sorry to hear you might have PCOS, but you're right, if it is then they can then give your body the support it needs to make this happen. Hope the appt is soon!

@BabySquid I find mindfulness techniques quite a useful tool to manage my mental state, and sometimes use guided meditation apps, I find them quite helpful as it means I didn't need to think about how to meditate. I'm the least spiritual person ever but the structure helps me calm physical symptoms and lets me talk my brain down!

@daisiesandpeonies sorry you're feeling PMS-y, how many DPO are you?

Still spotting symptoms over here, my pelvis still feels funny, stabby pains have abated (was definitely feeling them last night and today), but a bit - not quite crampy, but aware of sensation. No idea if its just because I did yoga on Monday and my core is not used to it though (probably is!)

@PeacockingAbout il be holding out for as long as I can ha, I'm too scared!! I know I'm well happy finally think my cycles could be normal x

Good evening girls! Finally caught up on all these messages. Hectic day, well week at work! Friday tomorrow though, thank god!

7DPO for me today. I woke up with an unusual sort of cramping pain, really low down. Don't know what that was all about! But other then that I just have the usual boring things. CM, no aching boobs ( is it bad I sort of miss them? 🤔). I'm very very tired but I've been working all bloody hours none stop at work so that's explained.

Hope your all well, keeping up is a task atm! Good luck to anyone who is testing this weekend. I might do one Sunday 😬 fear it might be a bit early if I've ovulated late though. Who knows! Not me. 😂

@PeacockingAbout I don't do otks so I'm not sure entirely, but I think 11. My cycle is 35-42 days long, AF is due any day from Saturday. I get awful PMS. I'm 95% certain I can't be pregnant though. Being on cycle 9 makes you mega pessimistic! I won't test until I'm at least 2 weeks late.
@LuckyPenguin sounds hopeful!🤞

@PeacockingAbout it says the side effects are moodiness, irritability, headaches, nausea. So exciting. Got a massive headache even without the extra help right now. Plus I know my boobs will be even more sore. On another tmi note, Estradiol made me have more ewcm than I've ever had. Here's to hoping that the main player here, Clomid, actually did its job.

So @TrashKitten10 is peeing in Chinese food containers, others have some fancy pots. And here I am with a lousy white ramekin. Maybe if I painted it... And then display it for my future kids "and here, my dear children, is your mum's old pee receptacle".

@daisiesandpeonies I agree that once you're approaching that year mark is becoming harder and harder. I can't say I'm being pessimistic, but the optimism has diminished as I'd rather not get excited during the tww until there's a reason.

Had some pink tinge when I wiped earlier 🙄 I spot a fair time before period . there's a tiny hope it's an IB (I'm 6dpo) but I'm being realistic n prepared that it's AF on her way. Had some mild period type pain too. time will tell.

Excited for those in the game and near test time. Come on these BFP's!!

@orangeloo I feel you!! I think we need some BFP don't feel like we've had any in a while!! FX for us all x

@KatBeCool I snorted with laughter at pissing in a ramekin 😂 we've certainly raided the kitchen cupboards between us :)

@TrashKitten10 I didn't even blink when I reached for the cupboard! 😂

Evening everyone. I'm having a battle with myself to put down the phone and stop googling symptoms! CD43 now. WTF. I've not tested again (BFNs earlier in the week) but my OH has persuaded me to try getting into the docs. I've had this horrid skin rash the past week as well so feel like I should see the GP anyway even if they tell me I'm worrying needlessly on the overdue AF business. (Yes have googled skin rashes to see if further signs or symptoms. Seems like everything is! )

Right. Inspired by your chats about meditation I'm off to bed via dojng a nice calming bedtime meditation. I'm a bit rubbish at doing the proper meditations but like the sleepcasts on the Headspace app. It's like a switch is flicked so I can sleep!

Fingers crossed for you all and sleep well! X

@KatBeCool Plllease please do that in the future with that ramekin

I'm out ladies... AF rudely came and hit hard this afternoon. The pains are getting so much worse! Almost tempted to go back on the pill. 😢 cycle 8! Xx

@MrsR16 why are you thinking that!! Don't give up. What are you thinking?? How many cycles are you? Xx

Thanks ladies it was pretty amazing :) @TrashKitten10 it took us til cycle 9 (and 2 CPs) and I was age 40 at the time.

@MrsR16 keep your chin up, mine happened on cycle 9. Its still possible even though it doesn't feel like it now xx

@wildrabbit Sounds really frustrating. Doctors definitely sounds like a good idea, especially for the rash.

@KatBeCool I was thinking this morning about making a cheese soufflé this weekend but then sadly realised I had no ramekin to make one in. It's not until coming back on here I realised the whole soufflé thought process must have been triggered by thinking about your piss ramekin 😂

@MrsR16 So sorry sweetie, that's a bummer. Hope you weren't too uncomfortable last night.

@CookieWaffle Wow, you did have a tough time of it, it must make everything seem even more special now.