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TTC first baby - thread 15

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starkid · 21/03/2019 11:30

Hi everyone, looks like it's time for a new thread! Thread 14 was lucky for some, so here's to lots more BFP's Smile

@Jessikka 28 Cycle 3
@starkid 29 Cycle 7
@MrsAW2018 24 Cycle 10
@TTC34 34 Cycle 3
@19Bee2 27 Cycle 2
@MrsH497 32 Cycle 4
@MrsR16 26 Cycle 9
@Lola871 31 Cycle 2
@ValidUser 28 Cycle 7
@DayDreamer1707 28 Cycle 5
@Flapjackered 31 Cycle 9
@DuchessofPemberley 32 Cycle 7
@KittieKath 34 Cycle 6
@KatBeCool 40 Cycle 10
@MrsMcNtobe Cycle 6
@BabySquid 29 Cycle 11
@PeacockingAbout 29 Cycle 4
@Sleepyquest 28 Cycle 2
@Granddesigns 32 cycle 4
@Pinkfizz19 33 cycle 4
@Catlady31 31 cycle 1
@LikeTheFruit 30 cycle 3
@Jooloo11 32 Cycle 3
@Daisiesandpeonies Cycle 10
@LuckyPenguin 34 Cycle 3
@Lizzie198 30 Cycle 2
@Rachel59pink 26 Cycle 1
@Orangeloo 31 Cycle 3
@Lemonysherbet 30 Cycle 1
@Fuiseog 31 Cycle 2
@NKB88 Cycle 2
@Wildrabbit Cycle 2
@Essjayycee Cycle 1
@Hannah192 Cycle 3
@JellyBaby666
@LoMoon Cycle 6
@Hiddenfigure Cycle 1
@Jc88146 Cycle 18
@Kay98 Cycle 16
@Lottiepink 29 Cycle 12
@Bec18x Cycle 4
@Soda123x 32 Cycle 2
@Aimingfor2019 28 Cycle 3
@Lifesforlivingandloving 32 Cycle 1
@MotherOfShihTzus 33 Cycle 14
@Cupcakesandglitter 23 cycle 10
@LokiCat
@Baby01988 30 Cycle 4
@Pinksunset1 28 cycle 3
@TonightJosephine cycle 1
@Toobies1 30 Cycle 5
@Blackfriars Cycle 3
@rosehm 28 Cycle 1
@SophWolf Cycle 1
@Thosethreewords Cycle 3
@Smitch82 37 Cycle 1
@Fivebyfive2 30 Cycle 8

Graduates thread - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/3527540-Catching-up-with-those-from-TTC-thread-3

Sorry if I missed anyone, and happy baby-making!

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orangeloo · 09/04/2019 22:04

@thosethreewords I think that's a good attitude to have. There's no point worrying unnecessarily when you need to wait a year anyway. Go with a relaxed approach as much as possible whilst still actively trying is far more ideal if you can. Really hope I can remember this, much easier to say before I've ovulated haha.

Bec18x · 09/04/2019 22:58

Thank you for the supplement recommendations! I went and got some q10 to add to my collection!

starkid · 10/04/2019 10:10

@orangeloo @thosethreewords - yep same, that's why I'm trying to just relax this cycle and be 'whatever' about it, as it'll be a year in May anyway so be going to the docs (I've been counting ttc as since Sept as that's when we consciously started trying, but been off contraception since end of May) Smile

I also cannot actually picture myself getting pregnant and having a baby, it seems an abstract idea that happens to other people Sad

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PinkFizz19 · 10/04/2019 19:29

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing 😘 loving all the fur baby photos 😍

MrsR16 · 10/04/2019 19:58

Hi ladies! I'm sorry I've been AWOL recently - just wanted to take a break from the whole TTC journey, so haven't been on here much, haven't done OPKs, haven't timed DTD at all, just let it happen! It's been awesome! I'm now in the TWW I think (god knows really!) so just chilling this week while DH is away.

This is my beautiful fur baby - he'll give me away if anyone knows me on here! 😂

Bacchant · 10/04/2019 20:07

@orangeloo @thosethreewords @starkid
I’m glad I’m not the only one who finds it difficult to actually imagine myself pregnant/with a baby!
Yesterday I made a list if things to look forward to each month for the next year or so which would be impacted a lot if I was PG! Like in October I’m planning on learning how to dive which I can’t do PG!

I’m loving all the pet pics. I would post one of my fur baby but she’s a black cat and doesn’t photo well almost every pic of her looks like a shadow with two eyes!

Question regarding temping - is it better to do as soon as I wake or the same time each day? My alarm goes at 6am so I’ve been temping then but the last few days I’ve been waking at half 5 - so ofc I’m now worrying I’m doing it wrong by waiting till 6!

Lola871 · 10/04/2019 20:07

Sorry AF came @KatBeCool, fingers crossed the clomid does the trick!

@orangeloo and @thosethreewords we are actually being super relaxed about it, we aren't particularly trying to time DTD, I'm keeping an eye on when my periods are due and that's all! If this doesn't work after 6 months or so we might up our game a bit. But I'm the type who could easily get over zealous with it so I think this is the way I need to go. It helps that in some ways we want it to take a little while so that we can save up, prepare mentally etc. I hope this doesn't offend anyone! I'm loving being part of the thread, learning lots about TTC and how things work, and cheering everyone else on as well!

KatBeCool · 10/04/2019 21:19

AF is definitely here, with fireworks and fanfares, mainly in the shape of cramps, as there's very little flow. Really hoping I don't ovulate early as I'll be away from DH up until the day of projected ovulation, or hopefully the day before.

Anyone testing soon?

ValidUser · 10/04/2019 21:35

I can easily picture myself pregnant and with a baby. I feel like I'm supposed to be someone's mum. That doesn't mean it'll happen any time soon, though!

AF due in about a week here. Will only test if the bastard is late.

thosethreewords · 10/04/2019 22:51

@MrsR16 what a gorgeous boy! Yeah mine might give me away too but oh well!!
I think next cycle I'm going to go natural again! It's quite nice to do a mix I find, and next month I want to focus on life rather than TTC.

@Bacchant I really like that idea!! If we're not pregnant by the end of the year, we've decided we're going to go on two big holidays next year to Japan and Peru - both places on our bucket list and we may as well spend our money and live a little. So I'm so excited either way!

@Lola871 I think you have the perfect attitude!

@KatBeCool sorry 😩 hope the cramps settle soon. I'm testing Sunday if AF hadn't come by Saturday. Tbh I really want to test Friday but I just can't bring myself to before I go away for the weekend to see my friends and their babies. I'd rather not know or have my period and be certain!

orangeloo · 10/04/2019 22:54

@Lola871 good for you, that's a nice way to start ttc journey. I just feel I've wanted it for so long when it came that we were practically ready I just wouldn't have had the patience for a relaxed approach. I want a baby yesterday haha.

@KatBeCool sorry af is doing her horrible thing. N fx next Ov is at the right time.

I'm taking evening primrose again as last time it seemed to delay Ov and I want Ov to hold out til next Monday when dp gets home. Pleeeease ttc gods.

orangeloo · 11/04/2019 06:58

@Bacchant oh yes take as soon as you wake before your out of bed or it's not true bbt.

thosethreewords · 11/04/2019 07:26

Annoyed with myself. Woke up this morning - temp now the highest it's been since I've started charting and so I think "brilliant, let's POAS!" BFN.
I'm either 9 or 10DPO so I know it could be too early. I just wish I'd waited - POAS and getting BFN makes me feel worse than if I just wait for AF! I'm going to put my tests somewhere really annoying so I can't be bothered to get them when I need a wee first thing... car glove box. 😂

MotherOfShihTzus · 11/04/2019 08:39

@thosethreewords I know the feeling - I'm in a very similar position! 11dpo, AF due imminently, high temps and a BFN IC this morning... why do we do it to ourselves?! I read somewhere that someone keeps their tests in their car to make them hard to get at... that an option for you?! I'm considering it!! I know I'll test on frer tomo as I have Friday night plans, and also Saturday as it's a social weekend with my friend over from Aus - just let me know if I can drink the wine!!

thosethreewords · 11/04/2019 09:25

@MotherOfShihTzus yeah I've actually gone one step further and asked my DH to put them in his car!
It's still early for me to test but tbh I'd rather have a bit of uncertainty or AF over the weekend when I'm away with friends and their babies x

Lottiepink · 11/04/2019 09:26

@MotherOfShihTzus @thosethreewords
Haha oh god I'm the same lots of high temps, which is normal for this time of the cycle but I also had a really high temp, highest I've had, then a drop of 0.3
Then up by 0.24 again next day then it got me all set off thinking ohh could be implantation. But think I've had so many cycles now where I think is it my time! Then af comes, so I just don't have any faith in it now 🤔
I'm currently 8dpo.
Fingers crossed it is all of our time 🤞🏻🤞🏻

daisiesandpeonies · 11/04/2019 15:06

Loved scrolling through the pictures of fur babies! So cute. I'd post mine but am paranoid they'd give me away pretty fast - I have two cavapoos and a scewbald pony. They've been much comfort during this TTC year of rubbish.
Currently waiting for AF - I have been asked by the fertility to call them as soon as she comes to arrange my tests for CD 4-9. So I'm actually looking forward to it in a weird way!

thosethreewords · 11/04/2019 17:40

@daisiesandpeonies I don't think that's weird! It's nice to feel you can do something about it. I think that's why I don't like the TWW - because it's out of my hands!

@Lottiepink I'm sure it's not as I feel absolutely no different to normal. In fact, I don't feel PMS at all! Just slightly sore boobs and that's it! Oh well!

Fivebyfive2 · 11/04/2019 18:11

Hi all! Af has cleared up so will dtd tonight if dh is in the mood and aim for every 2 days. Will probably end up being more like every 2-3 days, hopefully more often in the fw. Will start using opks from the weekend, just in case it's a bit out of step, this being first proper cycle since the d&c. Time to get my Sexyness on!! 😜

I am loving all our pet pics and the positive attitudes today! Xxx

Lottiepink · 11/04/2019 18:25

@thosethreewords we aren't out til af arrives I suppose, we will soon find out either way 🤞🏻🤞🏻
I've had such sensitive and sore nipples since 5dpo, I've not noticed them be this sore before, but I'm new ish on here 5/6 weeks, and I'm not sure if I'm just symptom spotting more with hearing everyone else's symptoms 🙈🙈
And I'm scared to think too much into things as I'm sure af will arrive 🙄😆

ValidUser · 11/04/2019 21:55

6-7ish dpo here and tearful. Heard about a cat whose servant died. Think PMS may be setting in!

thosethreewords · 11/04/2019 22:10

I must not do test tomorrow I must not test tomorrow I must not test tomorrow.
Tinnitus.. can this be a pregnancy sign? I've had blood rushing in my ears all evening and all I've been doing is pottering around! Now I'm in bed it's sooo loud

Jessikka · 11/04/2019 22:30

Evening all!

Good luck to anyone testing soon, or not @thosethreewords 🙈🙈

I'm taking a month off and relaxing -I simply cba to temp or do OPKs so sod it! I'm just taking the relaxed approach this cycle. I'm too tired 😫

Out of office went on today for 2 weeks so I'm having some me time without worrying and waking up to alarms!

orangeloo · 11/04/2019 22:37

Mmmmm two weeks off!! @Jessikka yeah I don't blame you two weeks without an alarm sounds heavenly. Enjoy your month of relaxed approach!

Lottiepink · 11/04/2019 22:53

Ohhhh god... af is on her way I can feel it 😫😫

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