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TTC, need some support who’s with me?

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Claire78564 · 09/04/2019 13:38

So I’m trying to conceive and have been since November. I sadly miscarried in Feb and had my first cycle last month. I’ve just ovulated or so I think...got a positive result on saturday and have been busy dtd quite a bit. I guess I’m 1dpo maybe 2. Fingers crossed this is our month. How is everyone else getting on?

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Claire78564 · 17/04/2019 10:38

That definitely sounds positive l. You are heading in the right direction. I like the idea of a yes or no but they are expensive. I hope you get your LH surge soon! Yeah I hate the 2ww my cm seems to be drying up so I’m not holding out much hope for the BFP! Have a good day xxx

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Beddie11 · 17/04/2019 22:21

@claire78564 sounds like your having some very positive symptoms! Fingers crossed this is the month for you, i will be eagerly waiting with you for AF or BFP! @rudyroo seems that your having some good ovulation symptoms sooo keep on bding..hehe! All the same here, no sign of AF! I get paid in a couple weeks and i normally treat myself to a pregnancy test on pay day lol so we'll see xx

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Claire78564 · 18/04/2019 06:36

Thanks 😊 I’m pretty sure AF is coming which is rubbish :( I’ve ordered a bbt tempt thing so will give that a go next month...ah yeah I think it’s prob a good idea to test at least once a month whilst your period hasn’t come back. I hope it all works out for us. Today still got slight breast tenderness...my CP seems to be lowering but I did read not to go off this so much. Time will tell x

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Claire78564 · 19/04/2019 06:52

Morning, happy Easter. Hope you all have a good one. How’s things with everyone going? This is the big weekend...if AF turns up or not. Boobs feel quite sore today and I had a dream I did a HPT and got my BFP. I guess this is my brain picking up on what I want. Now yesterday I felt a bit off, not so much nauseous but a bit meh...think this is all in my head though I really can’t see me being pregnant this month. Won’t test until Tuesday if AF doesn’t turn up on Monday....we shall see. Xx

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RudyRoo · 19/04/2019 09:47

@Claire78564 I'll have everything crossed for you AF doesn't show up. 🤞🏼 try and enjoy your weekend and distract yourself with getting busy (easier said than done I know!) and remember if it doesn't happen this time then there will be lots of other opportunities! My solid smiley came yesterday so I'm really hoping I have ovulated okay. Have been BDing everyday so I feel like I've done everything I can. Only time will tell! We are off to the beach today as the weather is glorious 😊xx

Beddie11 · 19/04/2019 20:03

@claire78564, any developments from today? Hopefully AF is going to stay away for you, remember you need to send her my way! I find that if i know im doing a HPT I'll dream about pregnancy the night before or I'll dream about taking the test, drives me crazy! Hope your okay, and @rudyroo hope you had a lovely time at the beach! Xx

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Claire78564 · 20/04/2019 02:02

Hola, the beach sounds lovely! Hope you enjoyed it :) glad you finally got the positive opk! Fx this is both your months! Hopefully I will miss this period and throw it over to you @Beddie11 😊 nothing new really...noticed some stringy cm today and seems to be very lotiony...not sure if that’s a good thing or not lol xx

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Claire78564 · 20/04/2019 13:33

Bad news :( today had a hit of cramping and a bit of spotting as in the start of AF :( feel like giving up. Wish I could be one of those people who it just happens for without all this. Or better yet no mc in January x

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RudyRoo · 20/04/2019 17:17

@Claire78564 I know exactly how you feel. It's just an awful heart-sinking feeling isn't it. Are you sure it's AF, are these usual symptoms for you, would you usually get spotting first? I'm so sorry, and all I can say is don't give up and you are not alone in feeling like this. 😔
I'm getting stressed out now as my temps are low, (they are supposed to rise after O) not sure if I have ovulated but could be other factors of drinking wine over the weekend, not taking it in the right time frame etc. Not sure this BBT is for me and I think it's actually causing me to freak out more! Why is this whole TTC thing so difficult and stressful?! I have my bloods being taking on Tuesday morning so I'm hoping it can be confirmed either way once I get the results back. Feeling pretty low just now too. x

MrsPandigital · 20/04/2019 17:38

Hello everyone. This is my first ever post on mumsnet!!! I was hoping you would welcome me into your thread and I can join you in your lovely supportive messages?! Smile

My partner and I have decided to start trying for our first baby. I am currently due to ovulate today so have DTD a few times in the past week or so. This is our first month of trying to conceive. Grin

RudyRoo · 21/04/2019 17:33

@Claire78564 how are you? Did AF turn up full force?

RudyRoo · 21/04/2019 17:36

Hi @MrsPandigital welcome to the thread! How exciting for you. I hope this thread doesn't put you off 😂 How old are you?

MrsPandigital · 21/04/2019 18:52

@RudyRoo I am 28! Turning 29 later this year. I don't know if that's old or not for a first child?!

RudyRoo · 21/04/2019 18:54

@MrsPandigital definitely not too old! I am 33 almost 34. You have plenty of time 😊

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Claire78564 · 21/04/2019 19:20

Afternoon ladies. Unfortunately she did :/ another month of trying just don’t get it we did everything right! Problem is it makes sex seem more of a task. I’m going to try laying off symptom spotting this next one and hope I catch. This will be the 7th month since trying to conceive and third cycle since miscarriage. Cba sad about it all. A friend is visiting and she’s pregnant proper awkward because she’s due when I was... try not to panic so much about the BBT all sorts can affect it. If you got the smiling face on the OPK then it’s a good sign you will have ovulated. Xx

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RudyRoo · 22/04/2019 09:15

@Claire78564 I'm so sorry 😔 just keep reminding yourself that it is deemed normal for it to take up to a year, I have to remind myself of that a lot! It's hard when other people seem to fall so easily but for some of us it's just that simple. I think less symptom spotting is a good idea. I've decided to give up on the temps as I think it was just added more stress so I think for us trying not to overthink is the best. I know it's so hard though! I also know what you mean about the sex thing. I keep forcing 'quickies' when I have 5 mins spare before work and my DH said the other day he's looking forward to us having normal, unforced sex again 😬 xx

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Claire78564 · 22/04/2019 09:22

Haha yeah that’s what mine said. Sooooo annoying! This period seems a lot lighter than usual...I dunno gonna just try to enjoy the sun I guess. How many dpo do you think you are? Xx

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RudyRoo · 22/04/2019 09:26

@Claire78564 I am 4DPO now. Also remember some people don't get any symptoms and don't even know they are pregnant until much later on so we shouldnt get disheartened if we don't get any (I'm saying this now like I'm totally cool calm and collected 😂)
That's interesting your AF is lighter. Is it more like spotting?
Going to take the day off today and enjoy the sunshine, hope you are doing something nice!

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Claire78564 · 22/04/2019 09:31

Well it’s not like spotting just lighter... we shall see what the day brings. Yeah remember you only get symptoms once implantation occurs anything before that is the effects of progesterone. Go enjoy the sun :)

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RudyRoo · 25/04/2019 10:10

How are you ladies doing? Anything new happening? I'm 7dpo now and getting quite apprehensive about the next week. Confused no major symptoms but some twinges and more cm than usual, I'm hoping this might mean something but think I may be clutching at straws!

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Claire78564 · 25/04/2019 10:45

Hiya, fingers crossed for you. I’ve just finished my period back to trying. Hope you catch this month. I’m trying not to symptom spot and keep calm. Harder done than said but hopefully we will get there I’m starting to panic I may never catch again or it will result in the same way as last time... how are you feeling? Xx

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RudyRoo · 25/04/2019 11:36

Yeah I feel the same way. Just feel like it would be too good to be true in a way! I'm feeling okay and like I said just a little bit crampy, not like major AF pains though. Argh this is hard! I've told myself I have to wait until 14dpo to do a test but it's going to take some serious willpower!

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Claire78564 · 25/04/2019 20:25

You can do itttttttt! Just remember at this point nothing would make you feel pregnant not until at least 10dpo! Xx

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RudyRoo · 26/04/2019 08:41

You're right. Head does go into overdrive at this time doesn't it?! My only silver lining on not being successful this time is that I can have all the wine when we go to Italy in May. Clutching onto that as being a tiny perk if I am hugely disappointed again! xx

RudyRoo · 29/04/2019 09:40

I'm 11dpo now and did a test this morning (so much for waiting!) but BFN. Even though I know it's too early I still can't help but be disappointed. I don't think it's my month and can't help but feel really disappointed already 😔