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TTC FIRST BABY - Thread 14!

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TrashKitten10 · 26/02/2019 19:42

As our previous thread is full to the brim, let's get going with thread 14. Good luck everybody!

cupcakesandglitter 23 Cycle 8
Jessikka 28 Cycle 1
starkid 29 Cycle 6
MrsAW2018 24 Cycle 9
TTC34 34 Cycle 1
ttc12019 29 Cycle 1
19Bee2 27 Cycle 2
Ember25 34 Cycle 4
BlueArtemis 24 Cycle 7
MrsH497 32 Cycle 4
Tinag18 36 Cycle 2
MrsR16 26 Cycle 8
Random2468 28 Cycle 2
Jessikka 28 Cycle 2
BostonFern 34 Cycle 2
Lola871 31 Cycle 2
ValidUser 28 Cycle 7
Lozzlepop 35 Cycle 2
DayDreamer1707 28 Cycle 5
Trashkitten10 27 Cycle 2
OhMarnie 28 Cycle 1
DuchessofPemberley 32 Cycle 7
KittieKath 34 Cycle 6
KatBeCool 40 Cycle 10
MrsMcNtobe Cycle 6
BabySquid 29 Cycle 10
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
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Jooloo11 32 Cycle 3
Daisiesandpeonies Cycle 9
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LokiCat 28 Cycle 4
Lizzie198 30 Cycle 2
Rachel59pink 26 Cycle 1
Orangeloo 31 Cycle 2
Babytrain89 29 Cycle 5
Lemonysherbet 30 Cycle 1
Fuiseog 31 Cycle 2
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Wildrabbit Cycle 2
Essjayycee Cycle 1
Hannah192 Cycle 2
JellyBaby666
LoMoon Cycle 6
Hiddenfigure Cycle 1
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TTC#1 Grads.....
https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/3488730-catching-up-with-those-from-ttc-thread-2

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orangeloo · 05/03/2019 12:41

@Pika88 it could be implantation. fx for you.

@KatBeCool sorry it's not looking positive this month.

Girl just bought her baby into office 🙄 actually feel a bit irritated, not by her or the baby. just why is it so easy for some to just pop them out and when is gonna be my turn!? Oh the joys and mysteries of the ttc universe.

Jessikka · 05/03/2019 12:58

Aw @KatBeCool I'm sorry you're low!

This is why I only temped the one month. I became nervous to take my temp and got annoyed when it dropped on 13dpo!

This month I only temped 6days. 3 days before Ov and a few just to confirm when it happened! I prefer waiting for natural signs and easing into AF than having a slap in the face hours before she shows 🤧

Lottiepink · 05/03/2019 13:02

@KatBeCool that's a shame, I was wondering where you were with your cycle, I'm always gutted when my temp drops too 😫

Can anyone offer me advice...

I'm confused this cycle seemed to have ov'd later than usual, i temp and use OPK strips.
I got a positive cd16 and a really dark positive cd17, I think I ov'd cd18/19, due to cramps etc, my natural cycle app has it as cd20, I'm now cd25 and since cd23 until today I keep getting twinges right side, a little like ov pain. I'm also going a little dizzy, but been away and not sure if it's from the journey... I just don't know if I'm thinking too much into it or not. It's not like me to symptom spot normally either.
I just wondered if implantation would be this early, and what it's normally like?

Any advice?
Thanks

MrsR16 · 05/03/2019 13:14

@BabySquid oh god, tell me about it!! It was bloody awesome, but I am seriously struggling today!

@DayDreamer1707 absolutely! Everything happens for a reason - it'll be the right choice!

Hannah192 · 05/03/2019 14:07

I’ve just had a few days away with AF being here and so happy to come back and see so many BFP in the last week! Congrats to all x 🤞🏼 For the rest of us.
@PinkFizz19 @PeacockingAbout I haven’t tracked what CD I Ovulate and have just been dtd every 1-2 days, so not sure what day it has been in the past. My cycles have been 28 days but the last cycle was 30 days. Would be so lovely if we all got our BFPs at the same time 😊
I have bought OPKs to try out this month. What CD do you tend to start using them? And I think I’ve read that you use a few a day?! I will get the hang of them eventually 🙈

hiddenfigure · 05/03/2019 14:24

Thanks for all the answers to my question/whining sesh lol! I wasn’t going to do a test to be honest, as I just think first time lucky is a bit too good to be true and my symptoms are more likely to be withdrawal from the pill with the 5-6 day spotting just my body reacting to the period.

I will keep plugging away for another few weeks and see how next month goes with potentially a period! I see/read everyone doing multiple tests and getting excited/disappointed so I might just hold off. I don’t drink that much and have no plans to drink within the next month or so, so if I was pregnant I know I wouldn’t be doing any harm.

Congrats to those in this thread with exciting news - it is A LOT of fun to read and great to see the ‘am I/aren’t I’ turning into positives!

smitch82 · 05/03/2019 14:39

Hi, can I join in?

My husband and I have just started TTC. I came off the pill in Jan and had AF then since then nothing for the past 47 days.

BFN on the tests so far, and have a doctors appointment next week to follow up as I have had a lot of cramping but no AF and blood in my urine, so she wants to check it out.

I bet it is down to coming off the pill but I don't know if this long is normal! Not been in the TTC situation before.

FlapJackered · 05/03/2019 14:57

@KatBeCool I am so sorry for the temp drop. It is not completely over until AF turns up as remember CrossFit had a temp drop the month of her bfp, it is not an exact science. I know it's not as promising though and that must be really hard after putting your hopes into the clomid, but it's only your first cycle on it hopefully now you know the score with it, you will have more luck next time.
I know it's hard but try to push thoughts about ticking clocks etc out of your head, they are not helpful or healthy and there is nothing you can do about it. Plenty of women have babies into their late 40s and some even early 50s so there is really no reason you won't. It's ok to be sad if AF turns up but then try and focus on the next cycle. As you have said to me before, don't give up!! ❤️

purplefig · 05/03/2019 15:12

Hi everyone!

I was on this thread late last year but came off for a few months as I was driving myself mad. So great to see so many people have since 'graduated'! How exciting - I loved reading about all the BFPs Grin

Question

Since coming off the pill last year my cycles have been: 37, 34, 28, 29 29. Right now I'm on day 32 of cycle 6 - which is longer than the last 3 cycles.

This cycle feels pretty different too. I started cramping about 6 days after suspected ovulation, including sharp twinges I've never had before. And normally after ovulation my boobs get huge and sore, but so far nothing.

I've taken a couple of IC (one step amazon) and they have been BFNs and I'm feeling a bit confused/disheartened. Not sure what to do next. I feel like I should get a more reliable test (e.g. FRER?) but the thought of seeing another BFN (and spending £££ for the privilege!) is putting me off. What would you do in this situation???

Jessikka · 05/03/2019 15:21

@purplefig it's hard to say!

I cramp through the entire 2ww and have for the last two cycles! I don't have one day this cycle where I haven't had a mild cramping!

But I think that's normal for me so I'm not going to test at all - I don't see the point for me to do it! I get boob ache and cramping nearly every day so it would have to be a case of missed AF to make me test I think!

Can you wait it out and see if AF arrives? just stay strong hehe!

I nearly caved twice last month but didn't - then when AF arrived I was relieved I hadn't put myself through the upset!

But you know your body and your mind better and you should do what makes you comfortable and feel better 😊

purplefig · 05/03/2019 15:26

@Jessikka thanks for replying, I feel like I'm going mad! Good advice - but not sure WHEN to expect AF to turn up. I naively assumed because my last three cycles have been under 30 days, it would have been here by now. Loosely thinking I will wait until Sat morn, as that will be 37+ days, which is longest cycle.

FWIW cramping during 2WW (other than few days before AF) is not normal for me. And my boobs are usually so sore/heavy.

Jessikka · 05/03/2019 15:33

@purplefig I'm in the same boat.

I stopped my b/c in December and first cycle was 27 says and the second 25. No idea when to expect it this month!

I think that's why I cramp so much through latter half of my cycle too - my body is still adjusting!

But looking at my cycle this month EVERYTHING is different. My symptoms and my temps were all off from last months. My temps were in different stages of degrees. They were much lower this month and my rise was slower compared to stark last month.

I think we just have to accept that some months throw us off! Just today I have one (tmi!) dark purple nip and one normal 🤷🏼‍♀️ who bloody knows what goes on inside our bodies 🤔😂

But it sounds a good plan! Do you usually spot a few days before?

purplefig · 05/03/2019 15:38

@Jessikka hopefully it'll even out soon - at least you've gone straight to normal length cycles. It's really difficult when everything is settling down after BC. I came off last September and it was horrendous. I was convinced I was pregnant, huge sore boobs, could smell EVERYTHING, felt sick etc. Apparently this is quite common after coming of off BC - feels particularly cruel!

I don't normally get spotting, no. And haven't had anything yet. The cramps are also much milder than usual pre-AF cramps. It's just so hard to ignore and put to the back of my mind when I can feel stuff going on. Ahhh the joys of TTC.

Jessikka · 05/03/2019 15:47

@purplefig I have been very lucky with cycle length so far! but my first and second cycle were hell.

Month 1 was the worst - cramps so big I felt wounded. I ached like I had done sit-ups! I also had two boobs of total different sizes which was terrifying. Migraines, nausea, name it I had it!

Month 2 was full of nausea. I was constantly nauseous and I even went to the doctor as was so sick and dizzy with it I was convinced I was anemic.

This month has been easier though I've got mild cramps like you! And I'm so tired - but I had a few days off work so maybe I've been thrown off balance!

We shall see what happens in a few days for us 🤞 I spot 2-4 days before AF comes it seems so if it is coming, i hope spotting starts by Friday as I have a date with cocktails and need to know if I can drink 🙈🙈

purplefig · 05/03/2019 16:19

@Jessikka corr that sounds awful! Sadly I think it's quite a common experience when coming off of BC and it's not really something that is spoken widely about, which can make it even more alarming. I hope you find out by Friday!

Lozzlepop · 05/03/2019 16:27

@Jessikka @purplefig I haven't been too bad since coming off BC at the end of December, had withdrawal bleed after about 3 weeks, and have ovulated twice which I am super thankful for! I have had longer than expected cycles with last month being 34 days 😣So far this month I am on CD 15 with OV predicted Thurs/ Fri. I tend to have really sensitive nipples for about a week after OV but as I never had periods on the pill I don't know when to expect AF so can't pinpoint if my symptoms are AF or not- so frustrating!

MarchMadness continues, today I seem to have worked so hard that i have ripped my pants in half- how does that even happen?? Means i can enjoy my pancakes tonight though 😉(the exercise, not the pant ripping)

Jessikka · 05/03/2019 17:14

@Lozzlepop yes I'm lucky that i ovulated straight away too!

I have zero symptoms leading up to Ov and this month I didn't feel any pain unlike the month before - possible I Ov'd in my sleep though! I deffo ov'd though as had a temp shift!

I'm currently sat with a sort of stitch and it's driving me into frustration. That's the problem with desk jobs - you don't move around so you feel everything.

I want a day off 😔😂

MrsH497 · 05/03/2019 17:23

@purplefig so lovely to see you again! Hope you're doing ok xx

purplefig · 05/03/2019 17:28

@Lozzlepop haha tuck in for sure!!

@MrsH497 waves manically I'm OK. Just changing my mind about testing every 2 bloody minutes hahaa. How about you?

MrsH497 · 05/03/2019 17:36

@purplefig yeah not too bad got all excited last month as AF was cruelly late. Patiently waiting to see what happens this month (not much I suspect!) so good to have you back x

purplefig · 05/03/2019 17:53

@MrsH497 sorry to hear that. It's so hard to put it out of mind when you're late or have a strange sensation you're not used to. FX for this month - it seems to so often happen when people least expect it! I have been cramping on and off since ovulation which I've never had before. Plus my boobs are completely fine, whereas they ALWAYS hurt before AF. But who bloody knows. Going to try and hold off testing until Sat, as will be day 37. (Is that mad?!)

Lemonysherbet · 05/03/2019 18:02

Oh hey AF you painful mean thing 😑

That's me out for 8 months now. I'm off to a Zika infested country soon and can't not go. I've told myself I'll learn my cycle, lose weight and start taking vitamins. No doubt I'll be back in 8 months, none of you will be hear as you'll be graduates and I'll be fatter, less vitaminy and clueless about my cycle 😂

I am however feeling pretty ok about it all oddly. Must be all the chocolate I'm consuming to make up for mother nature's delightful visit!

MrsR16 · 05/03/2019 18:19

I'm so nearly there!!! 😁😁😁

TTC FIRST BABY - Thread 14!
BostonFern · 05/03/2019 18:58

@KatBeCool sorry it's not looking good for this cycle x

@smitch82 welcome! Hope your appointment goes ok.

@purplefig I think I'd test with a FRER, but I'm not sure I have the greatest self control when it comes to POAS!

@purplefig @Jessikka coming off BC was horrible! Wearing a bra felt like torture, I felt sick and bloated all the time too. I'd read that feeling like your nipples are on fire was a common side effect of coming off BC, they were right!

Sorry to hear she's arrived @Lemonysherbet , I hope you enjoy your trip and the next 8 months pass quickly!

@MrsR16 Very close!

CD9, and (sorry TMI) got noticeable EWCM last night for the first time since coming off BC. Clue predicts ovulation on Saturday (Glow not until next Monday). OPKs still negative at the moment. No idea what my body is doing this cycle!

orangeloo · 05/03/2019 19:01

Have a fab time @Lemonysherbet and good luck when you do return to ttc world.

@purplefig if you can put off til 37 days you win the willpower award haha. It's a tough one though. in a way I think I personally find AF showing up a bit easier to take than seeing the dreaded bfn. It's personally and already tough either way. Fx for you x

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