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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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Lola871 · 24/03/2019 08:36

Hmmm after my previous post I tested using an IC and got a very faint squinter, although I remember someone recently getting a couple of those with it not being a positive. I guess I'll test again in a couple of days! I would be very surprised if it was a positive this month!

starkid · 24/03/2019 08:48

@Lola871 - ooh, have you got a pic?
@cherryblossomgin - welcome! And fingers crossed for good news at your appointment in May :)

So I stupidly did an ic this morning which was a bfn. Of course while waiting for it to 'brew' there was a bit of blood when I wiped! Always happens to me!
Mind you, I was rather sore 'down there' after dtd last night, so maybe it was from that? am in denial

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Fuiseog · 24/03/2019 08:50

@KatBeCool Thank you for the encouragement! That is very good to know. I will keep peeing on the sticks in that case!

Hopefully this morning will be peak fertility 🤞

@Lola871 That's promising and exciting! Fingers crossed for you!

blackfriars · 24/03/2019 09:12

@starkid thanks for starting the new thread!

@SunnyL88 - congratulations!!!! Amazing news. Though I’m sad I lost my cycle buddy!

AF arrived for me yesterday - one day late so I’m not going to lie I had a little bit of hope, despite getting a BFN on a FRER. DH was really disappointed to see me going in the cupboard for the box of tampons this morning bless him.

I guess this means we are cycle 4! This month we are trying SMEP and a pre seed type thing - cant remember the name.

Hope everyone is having lovely weekends x

Lola871 · 24/03/2019 09:13

@starkid I couldn't get it to show up on a photo, that's how faint it is! It's definitely there though, have to see if I can hold out for 2 days now or if I cave and test tomorrow. I have quite a few ICs in so it'll probably be tomorrow 😅

sunshine1987 · 24/03/2019 09:27

@lola871 don’t be put off completely though, I got a very faint line on an IC, next day BFP on a clearblue digital. They aren’t always unreliable xx

SunnyL88 · 24/03/2019 09:29

Aw @blackfriars sorry to hear that. I’m cycle 10 this time around.

So this morning is a weird one. CB digital is a no but the first response 45 second result is a bfp as is the IC ... 😰

Lola871 · 24/03/2019 09:35

@SunnyL I think the CB digitals are less sensitive? So if the others are positive, it's still a positive! Congratulations 😊

@sunshine1987 thanks, all I can do is wait and see I guess!

sunshine1987 · 24/03/2019 09:39

@sunnyl88 digitals are less sensitive than the other too, so don’t panic. A positive on a first response is a positive xx

@lola871 keeping everything crossed for you xx

SunnyL88 · 24/03/2019 09:48

Thank you both of you.

@Lola871 literally have everything crossed for you !!

cupcakesandglitter · 24/03/2019 10:02

@FlapJackered glad that it's still picked up ov, and that you managed to DTD to xx

@Lola871 do you have any FRERs? Xx

@starkid hopefully it was just from last night, fx she doesn't turn up for you xx

@SunnyL88 Digital are way less sensitive than FRERs so don't worry yourself over them atm, enjoy your BFP! Congrats xxx

starkid · 24/03/2019 10:34

@SunnyL88 - Yay congrats, sounds like it's all definite! :)

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Lola871 · 24/03/2019 10:38

@cupcakesandglitter no I don't, I don't really want to buy one unless I have to! I could easily end up spending a fortune, so I'm going to wait and see what an IC says tomorrow or Tuesday and then think about buying one. As I said it's very low chance this month due to being ill and not DTD much at all!

PeacockingAbout · 24/03/2019 10:48

BFN on an IC yesterday and again this morning, not unexpectedly - I don't feel lucky this month! AF due weds so it is early, will keep testing.

@starkid, you're literally describing what's going on with me this month lol! Definitely less achy, back still a bit sore but I do hunch in front of a computer a lot! I hope the blood was just a random spot from yesterday, maybe hormonal changes or something.

The newborn was so delicious! Absolutely gorgeous. And bonus time with other nieces which wasn't expected but was gladly received, had a lovely day. But was shattered, babies are heavy and toddlers can run!!!

@Fivebyfive2 that's lovely news, congrats to your DB and STBDSIL!

@SunnyL88, congratulations!

@Bec18x that's good news, hope you get some answers at the Drs.

@Flapjackered good luck! Fingers crossed for you

@Lola871 that's promising! Doesn't need to be every day - just needs to be the right one! Fx for you for next week.

@blackfriars sorry AF has arrived.

starkid · 24/03/2019 12:23

@PeacockingAbout - aw hang in there xx glad you enjoyed your newborn cuddles!
tbh i think i'm definitely coming on soon, and to make matters worse I've woken up with a massive cold! I reckon that's what the aches were all about :(

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Fuiseog · 24/03/2019 13:18

Well ladies, two OPK test strips later (to be doubly sure...) I am getting the low fertility reading after 8 days of high and no peak - honestly feeling quite downhearted and a bit stressed about the possibility I didn't ovulate. Trying to look on the positive side and remind myself that there is also possibility (very slim!) that I did ovulate but the surge was too low to read it, or that it was quick and I missed it. If either of those, I am covered BD-wise so still in with a chance. Not sure what to think about it all though. Feeling quite dejected! I guess I will be continuing the POAS routine for a while in case I didn't ovulate and my body wants to give it another try!

BabyO1988 · 24/03/2019 13:36

Morning ladies.

Congrats @SunnyL88

@Fivebyfive2 Lovely to hear of the proposal!

@Fuiseog I had 15 days of flashing faces before my peak on Thursday morning as I didn't know when I would ovulate so started testing slightly earlier than I probably should. If you can afford to keep testing, I would as you might get your peak later, like I did.

So, I just want to ask you all for your opinion and stop myself worrying if possible.
I dtd with DH every other day leading up to Tuesday and then every day Tuesday to Friday. My opks were positive from Wednesday afternoon and I got my peak smiley face on Thursday morning. Didn't test using CB on Wednesday night as it tells you to use fmu. But I think I would have got my peak then if I had tested. We didn't dtd last night as we were both too tired. Do you think we're covered for the ovulation window? I don't temp so can't say for deffo when I ovulated.

Sorry for the stress.

granddesigns · 24/03/2019 13:50

I started this message this morning so I'll stick with morning all! Had been feeling really grotty since about Thursday - queasy and tender so was planning to test this morning as af due tomorrow - unfortunately she beat me to it and was waiting when I got up this morning to announce her arrival. Onto cycle 5 and into 2020 I guess..... good luck to those still testing or who still have a vague degree of control over what happens in the weeks to come!

BabyO1988 · 24/03/2019 13:55

Just realised I sent my message below and it's actually the afternoon. Definitely tired today! 😴🙄
*afternoon ladies haha

Jessikka · 24/03/2019 14:12

Afternoon all 👋🏻

Happy SUNday! what lovely weather today!

5dpo today and AF due next Sunday, so if no AF signs next Saturday I will probably test on Mother's Day - which would be AWESOME! But we shall see 😊

How is everyone today? any plans? my OH is out cleaning our new car and I'm charging my phone ready for a wander with my headphones whilst walking the dog!

thosethreewords · 24/03/2019 19:09

@Jessikka it was glorious wasn't it! I've been out in the garden and for dog walks today too, making the most of it!
Also... Mothering Sunday would be the best day to find out!!!

@granddesigns sorry AF got to you. That's rubbish. I hope next month is the month for you 🤞🤞🤞

@BabyO1988 it sounds like you have it covered! Hope the 2WW does drag too much for you

@Fuiseog I don't know much about the CB OPKs to advise, but just wanted to say, you have covered your FW so hopefully you missed the surge x

@starkid I really hope you are mistaken and AF stays away 😊😊

starkid · 24/03/2019 19:15

Well, AF is here, & I have a huge stinking cold so feel like double shit! On to cycle 8 Sad

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thosethreewords · 24/03/2019 20:20

@starkid so sorry. What a shitter. Bath and bed? X

Fuiseog · 24/03/2019 22:01

@starkid Sorry AF turned up ☹️ Horrible feeling.

Have a weird conundrum so hoping some of you can advise as to whether this is a thing! After my eight days getting high fertility readings (flashing smiley on CB), and then a low reading this morning before ever hitting peak, I got peak (static smiley) this evening! Obviously was delighted and hopped on DH BlushGrin But I am unsure as to whether the reading is accurate, because 1- CB say to use FMU where possible (though I did wait 5 hours without peeing before testing), and 2- I have never heard of anyone getting going low between high and peak. Has that ever happened to any of you? Or do you know if it's possible for me to hit peak after first going back to low for about 12-16 hours? It all seems so odd to me, but I'm hoping for the best.

@BabyO1998 I have no clue what I'm talking about (clearly from the above! But I am learning so much so fast mostly thanks to all the wisdom here!) but from what you said, you sound well covered for your fertile window 🙂

Fuiseog · 24/03/2019 22:02

I should add to the above, I actually have two CB readers (a mistake on the DH's part while shopping!) and I used them BOTH this evening and got peak on both. My head is melted!