TTC November Baby

[Explorers10]

So my AF has arrived today but looking forward to having another go at TTC for a baby in November 2019.

Cycle: 4
Age: 34
CD: 1

Anyone else want to join in the same position as we try to get through this next cycle together?

@paddypaws91

When you going to test? I think I would have caved and tested by now! I’m not sure the clearblue tests never gave me a static smiley face so not sure when I ovulated. My app is saying day 20 and that it’s due wed. Although my cycle is usually 28-30 days so I thinking sun-tues. I’m def testing tues morning as my vitamin pre conception tablets run out on mon eve so need to know which ones to buy going forward

@Explorers10 first month! We weren't trying but we weren't preventing. We were just on honeymoon so didn't use contraception. I'd never even loaded up Mumsnet or a TTC website. I knew nothing! Just that there's a fertile window and you had to have sex within it to conceive! I only knew that from the period tracking app I downloaded a year before! Love how I didn't even know how my own body works.

Anyway, we only DTD twice as I ended up getting a bladder infection!!! And I think only one of those fell in the window.

I had decided I didn't have a cat in hells chance and fully prepared to start trying the month after. I even mentally prepared myself that it might take a long time. At the back of my mind, I've always wondered if I have something like PCOS.

Got home from holiday and just felt like it had worked because I suddenly had a super sensitive sense of smell. I also had a small IB at 6/7dpo. (Which I googled and learnt about).

So I decided to do a test (not even an early one, didn't know they existed - a clearblue) at 10/11dpo and it was BFP!

I then bought a frer from a chemist, not knowing what it was worrying that I couldn't rely on the result, thinking it was probably some janky rubbish!!! (It was the packaging that made me think that!)

Sorry for the essay haha...! I just like remembering the nicer stuff. It was an exciting time x

@Peachyx2505 thank you x

@Paddypaws91 good luck! Got everything crossed for you x x

You haven't got too much longer to wait to test then 🤞🏼

I can't believe I haven't tested yet either! I knew I wasn't going to test before AF was due (I promised myself I wouldn't). I just keep imagining seeing a blank test and I'm scared to face the disappointment -it's backwards logic I know!

My husband is out tonight and I'm super busy tomorrow, so may test Sunday if AF is still a no show. Will keep you all posted!

@wildflower2019 that’s a lovely essay! It sounds a bit similar as in I knew nothing and got pregnant 1st cycle and not googled anything or heard of mumsnet with my first. Trying to conceive 2nd and not happening 1st cycle was such a shock to the system. I’m so sorry that you had TFMR. We will get our BFP soon just need to be patient and it will happen when it suppose to happen

@paddypaws91 let us know how you get on! The cramps earlier in week and no AF show sounds positive! Got fingers crossed for you. Not long to wait for me either but I don’t think I’ve been lucky this cycle as don’t feel pregnant. Definitely knew I was pregnant with baby number 1. Felt so different.

Thanks all. I don't really feel pregnant but also don't feel like AF is coming either, just feel in limbo.

May just bite the bullet and test when I get home from work. Will keep you posted xx

@WildFlower2019 so sorry if AF has arrived. That's annoying. ESP after getting the BFP! Did the AF arrive properly or was it a bit of spotting by any chance?

Just coming to the end of AF now - it was a MUCH lighter one than last month which was the first "real" one since stopping the pill. So I'm super relieved it was lighter and a lot less painful cramps etc.
Really ready now to get going again this month!! Have bought a pile of IC OPKs and PG tests so I can POAS to my hearts content!
Gonna try SMEP as much as possible. DH is a farmer and lambing is getting into full swing now so it'll be harder to see him/get him alone but I'll do my best!!

@wildflower2019 sorry AF got you. I also got pregnant first cycle with DS and this time has been a longer, harder journey
@paddypaws91 I think its probably the start of AF. I had some light bleeding today but so light I'm not sure yet if it's the proper start of AF or if I have to wait a couple of days

Thought I'd better update. AF still not here, took a test and BFN. I would say at 16dpo I'm out.

Husband is out tonight, but I've got my dog cuddled up consoling me. Being late is so unusual for me, boo!!

Good luck everyone else 🤞🏼

@paddypaws91 sorry to see BFN! I was so excited for you! Though you are not out until AF comes

Thanks @Explorers10 ☺️ still nothing yet, grrr. I'll be hanging about on here to see how you get on xx

@Paddypaws91 sorry for the bfn 😔😔 xx

@Paddypaws91 sorry for the bfn
12dpo here and a bfn this morning. I had some light bleeding yesterday (not much more than spotting but red) but nothing since yesterday lunchtime. However I am very crampy today so guessing AF will arrive later today or tomorrow

Sorry @Paddypaws91 xX

Morning ladies, I can't count myself out yet, AF STILL hasn't arrived. I'm 3 days late with no cramps/pressure/spotting. The only thing I have is sore breasts, which I've had for a week now.

May sound like a stupid question, but would I have sore breasts if I didn't ovulate? This has never happened to me before, I'm usually like clockwork 🙈

@Paddypaws91 aww fingers crossed for you, have you done another test? How many dpo are you?
I'm not sure if you would still have symptoms with out ovulating but i would assume you would but not 100% sorry.

I've had a strange cycle with different symptoms etc, and my temp spiked yesterday and is up again today 🤷🏻‍♀️🤞🏻

I'm CD31 (usually 28 day cycle).

But.....AF has just arrived!

Im so glad i peed in a cup as opposed to straight onto a test, just went to take one and BAM there she was. So at least one test has been saved (got to look on the bright side)

Thank god! I feel I can move on now. Thanks for all the support ladies x

That should have read CD32, not that that matters now, back to CD1 💪🏼

@Paddypaws91 really sorry to hear that af showed up, really hope this is the cycle for you.

Sooo. I've been having tender breasts since Thursday which is quite unusual for me and my temps have been high so I decided to do an ic test this morning and I got my BFP!!! I'm so excited I can't believe it. 8 long months later. I'm feeling very tentative as I'm not due af until Wednesday but the test line was quite strong so I'm going to clear Asda of their FRERs as soon as they open.

@Paddypaws91 sorry to hear that, but yes at least the test was saved 😂 it is nice tho to just get into a new cycle sometimes isn't it, well I hate the first 4 days then I'm ok ha!

@Chanel05 brilliant news, congratulations! What's your temp Been last few days if you don't mind me asking?

@Paddypaws91 sorry AF showed up
@Chanel05 congratulations. How many dpo are you?
AF due today with no sign apart from that weird bleed on Friday. Often doesn't come until evening though. If it doesn't come today I'll test again tomorrow

Aww @Paddypaws91 af really is a bitch for timing! Wishing you lots of luck for this cycle 🤞x

@Chanel05 yay! Tentative congratulations 💕 x

Aww congratulations @Chanel05, that's cheered me up! Here's to a happy, healthy 9 months for you.

Thanks everyone ☺️

@Lottiepink I’ll attach my chart. I compared the last 6 cycles and today has been my highest temp at 12dpo that I’ve recorded.

@Peachyx2505 @Paddypaws91 thank you 😊

@dragonmummy17 I hope that the witch doesn’t show up, I’ll keep my fx for you! I’m 12dpo today.

@paddypaws91

So sorry to hear AF has arrived. At least as you saved yourself a test. The limbo stage is horrible.