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TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!

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Fivebyfive2 · 19/04/2019 08:39

Hi all, thought as it's Bank Holiday and thread 15 was 900 plus I'd start a new one, hope that's OK??

Copying tags from when @starkid updated them all the other day.

Hope this works as I've not created a thread before!!

@Jessikka - 28 Cycle 4
@starkid - 29 Cycle 8
@MrsAW2018 - 24 Cycle 10
@TTC34 - 34 Cycle 3
@19Bee2 - 27 Cycle 2
@MrsH497 - 32 Cycle 5
@MrsR16 - 26 Cycle 9
@Lola871 - 31 Cycle 3
@ValidUser - 29 Cycle 1
@DayDreamer1707 - 28 Cycle 6
@Flapjackered - 31 Cycle 10
@DuchessofPemberley - 32 Cycle 7
@KittieKath - 34 Cycle 6
@KatBeCool - 40 Cycle 11
@MrsMcNtobe - Cycle 6
@BabySquid - 29 Cycle 11
@Sleepyquest - 28 Cycle 2
@Granddesigns - 32 cycle 5
@Catlady31 - 31 cycle 1
@LikeTheFruit - 30 cycle 4
@Jooloo11 - 32 Cycle 3
@Daisiesandpeonies - Cycle 11
@LuckyPenguin - 34 Cycle 3
@Lizzie198 - 30 Cycle 2
@Rachel59pink - 26 Cycle 1
@Orangeloo - 31 Cycle 4
@Lemonysherbet - 31 Cycle ?
@NKB88 - Cycle 2
@Wildrabbit - Cycle 2
@Essjayycee - Cycle 1
@Hannah192 - Cycle 4
@LoMoon - Cycle 6
@Hiddenfigure - Cycle 1
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@Lottiepink - 29 Cycle 13
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@Soda123x - 32 Cycle 2
@Aimingfor2019 - 28 Cycle 3
@Lifesforlivingandloving - 32 Cycle 1
@MotherOfShihTzus - 33 Cycle 14
@Cupcakesandglitter - 23 cycle 11
@Baby01988 - 30 Cycle 5
@Pinksunset1 - 28 cycle 4
@TonightJosephine - cycle 1
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@Blackfriars - Cycle 4
@rosehm 28 - Cycle 1
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@Fivebyfive2 - 30 Cycle 9
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@rose555 - 32 Cycle 4
@Chembecky - 32 Cycle 2
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@LokiCat - 28 Cycle 6
@TrulyMiss - 30 Cycle 1
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Fivebyfive2 · 26/04/2019 07:59

@MrsEG, sounds like you're in for a fun weekend of getting on down 😜 Go for it gal!! Xx

Happy Friday ladies, anyone got weekend plans? I can pretty much only visit this thread online from now until late Saturday night, after we've seen Avengers.... Determined to avoid spoilers!

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MrsEG · 26/04/2019 08:13

@thumper59 Congratulations! It must feel so lovely telling people, hardest secret in the world to keep!

@Fivebyfive2 Absolutely!! DH is out this morning so I’m cleaning and tidying our room like a mad woman, the clean sheets are on the bed - we are ready! Haha. I so get that! There are so many Avengers spoilers on twitter already I’d be so mad if I hadn’t already seen it!

Fivebyfive2 · 26/04/2019 08:24

@MrsEG, sending erotica vibes your way!!

Am now roughly half way through the tww and I'm determined to stay distracted, not symptom spot and not test until at least 4th May. All very ambitious!

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Jooloo11 · 26/04/2019 08:29

@orangeloo - that's exactly it! Prob better known as 'back up syringes' or something - threat syringes sounds vaguely sinister!!

LindyMoe · 26/04/2019 08:38

Hi everyone, just joined Mumsnet so trying to learn all the jargon!
Need some help as I'm driving myself crazy - period is 5 days late so I took a test all excited but its a BFN. Have a sore lower back (like during my period) and everything I eat, I mean everything horribly bloats me.... Had to open my jeans buttons at work yesterday.

What's wrong with me? 😭.
Also tried to get a doctors appointment in case I'm really ill but no availability for a month

Dollywilde · 26/04/2019 08:39

Haha, have fun @mrsEG Grin

Still no sign of AF, cd31 for me. I did have a weird 35 day cycle last month but I’m usually 28 - 32 days so if I’m still in tomorrow morning will be testing. Sod’s law I’ll probably wake up with my period tomorrow morning but for the time being I’m clinging onto hope Smile DH is hoping for a BFP for both the obvious reason and the fact that we have a deal on - we’re driving to a pub lunch with friends on Saturday and I’ve made him agree if it’s a BFN he has to be the designated driver, whereas I’m obviously driving if it’s good news!

coffeelover123 · 26/04/2019 08:39

Just joined this site today and I think I'm 7-8 DPO after TTC for the first time after getting married last weekend - yay!

So far, I feel no symptoms. The only somewhat unusual thing is that I'm very tired but that could just be coming down from the wedding 'high' and getting back to work.

I'm 37 and trying for my first child so I know my chances of conceiving so soon are slim but I'm keeping everything crossed just in case. I'm pleased to have stumbled on this site as it'll be a nice way to check in with women who are on the same journey! Keeping everything crossed for a BFP and no AF this month!

LindyMoe · 26/04/2019 08:46

@coffeelover123 thanks for explaining DPO lol. How do your boobs feel?

Marleym28 · 26/04/2019 08:48

Welcome @LindyMoe @coffeelover123

Today is day 1 in the TWW and I'm determined to remain chilled. who am I kidding?! I give it until tomorrow before I start symptom spotting hahah

And one else in the window too to buddy with? X

coffeelover123 · 26/04/2019 08:55

@LindyMoe - apologies! I thought I was doing a general post but it seems I replied directly to your message. All the jargon-y things come up with explanations beside them for me: DPO- (days past ovulation) AF (aunt flo), etc.
No sore boobs or anything else out of the ordinary. Pretty sure my new hubby would relish the chance to keep trying but we currently live in different countries (for work) and he won't be over during my predicted 'fertility windows' for the next two months :-(
I think I'm putting too much pressure on this first time.

LindyMoe · 26/04/2019 09:11

@coffeelover123 oh I definitely understand the pressure thing, would love to not think about it for a few days but who am I kidding.

At this point I just want to know, because the bloating I'm going through is ridiculous. I haven't eaten anything today and my stomach feels horrendous 😭

Hannah192 · 26/04/2019 09:55

@Keyboard91 @MrsEG thank you for the advise. AF isn’t here yet so keeping everything crossed.

@cupcakesandglitter sorry to hear you had a bad time yesterday. Sending hugs x

@Dollywilde fx for you testing tomorrow 🤞🏼

McHelenz · 26/04/2019 09:59

So I'm a bit of a loser and do lots of crafting. My monthly crafting project has just come, hopefully it'll distract me through the tww!

starkid · 26/04/2019 10:16

@McHelenz - ooh what sort of crafts do you do? :)

McHelenz · 26/04/2019 10:18

@starkid crochet. I have a monthly subscription to a blanket club so by the end of the year it'll be a huge throw!

starkid · 26/04/2019 10:19

@McHelenz - I crochet! One of the only crafts I can do haha. Just granny squares/blankets and going 'in the round/amigurumi-style'. Can't do rows! :) I've got a ginormous wash bin of wool Grin

McHelenz · 26/04/2019 10:24

@starkid oh cool! Yea I've got too much wool. I've been making things for my soon to arrive nephew and friends baby. Can't wait to do stuff for mine! I've bought a book called 9 months to crochet which has so good ideas 😊

LindyMoe · 26/04/2019 10:31

@McHelenz fantastic idea, will look for something to keep my mind busy. Thanks for sharing!

cupcakesandglitter · 26/04/2019 10:46

Thanks all, I'm feeling much better today. The weirdest thing happened last night... so I'm sat/lying on the sofa, and I get these pains as if I'm being pricked with a needle around where my left ovary would be. Lasted maybe 10 secs max, and then a rush of cm straight after. Very very odd, never happened before... anyone ever had anything like this?

@McHelenz awww it'll be so nice when you can dress your little baba in things you've made. I think knitted booties are adorable 😭❤️

Welcome @LindyMoe and @coffeelover123 and congrats on your wedding xx

Wowwww @thumper59 that's flown!! Awww happy for you xxx

Yesss @MrsEG get in!!! Xx

Dollywilde · 26/04/2019 10:53

@hannah192 thanks - are you still planning on testing tomorrow too? If so good luck to you too Smile

@mchelenz I’m so jealous of anyone crafty, I’m useless! My MIL is a fearsome knitter tho. If we get a BFP she’ll spend 8 months knitting and I probably won’t have to buy any clothes at all!

KatBeCool · 26/04/2019 10:55

@coffeelover123 @LindyMoe welcome

@FlapJackered how's your temp this morning? Mine is still up, although both FF and Flo still aren't detecting ovulation. My boobs are a little sore, and two days of high temps is enough for me to know.

@MrsEG happy baby dancing!

@cupcakesandglitter you're allowed to get sad but remember that not giving up and continuing ttc was still a little victory for you.

starkid · 26/04/2019 10:56

@McHelenz - I really need to start another crochet project, I made blankets for everyone a year ago, no one left to make one for now haha!

McHelenz · 26/04/2019 10:57

@cupcakesandglitter they'll be one of the first things I make, they're so easy and cute!!

@dollywilde I just taught myself on YouTube, it took a few goes but I'm not too bad now!

I've been getting loads of cramps the last few days. I know it's too early and won't mean anything but this isn't usual for me.

MrsEG · 26/04/2019 11:26

@LindyMoe Welcome! If your AF is 5 days late you would definitely expect to be getting a positive test if you were pregnant. Have you had any issues with long / irregular cycles? I would definitely try and see a doctor and see if they can help!

Good luck testing tomorrow @Dollywilde!

Congrats on the wedding @coffeelover123! Try not to put too much pressure on yourself - FX you’re one of the lucky ones who conceives right away but there’s a fair few of us who have been here for months now, and that’s totally normal too!

@Marleym28 My TWW starts monday, I’ve booked a bunch of classes at the gym and made weekend plans the full time to keep really busy! May even take up crochet looking at the chat above!! I do like baking too, I find it so calming!

@cupcakesandglitter When is AF due? I had cramps the day of my BFP last year, but to be honest less like period cramps more like a tugging/pulling feeling.

@KatBeCool Id say temps are more accurate than the apps, it’s why I bought the Ava! Keeping my fx for you now over the next two weeks!

Hope everyone has great weekend plans - I’m taking my niece to an ice cream factory..... think I’ll enjoy it even more than her!!

cupcakesandglitter · 26/04/2019 11:28

@MrsEG I think I'm due on the 28th or around then, so around 5 days yet. These didn't feel like period cramps either, it was so weird and random xx

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