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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
@Jc88146 - Cycle 18
@Kay98 - Cycle 16
@Lottiepink - 29 Cycle 13
@Bec18x - Cycle 4
@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
@Toobies1 - 30 Cycle 5
@Blackfriars - Cycle 4
@rosehm 28 - Cycle 1
@SophWolf - Cycle 1
@Thosethreewords - Cycle 4
@Fivebyfive2 - 30 Cycle 9
@SunnyL88 - 30 Cycle 9
@rose555 - 32 Cycle 4
@Chembecky - 32 Cycle 2
@AysLon - 31 Cycle 2
@SunStruck - 35 Cycle 2
@dahlia123 - 32 Cycle 4
@LokiCat - 28 Cycle 6
@TrulyMiss - 30 Cycle 1
@SSC92 - Cycle 1
@Bacchant - Cycle 2
@Headswim - 36 Cycle 4
@Lemurville - 32 Cycle 5
@Tropicana1 - 28 Cycle 1
@McHelenz - 30 Cycle 1

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MrsEG · 26/04/2019 11:30

@cupcakesandglitter It’s definitely a sign - I didn’t get my BFP til 13DPO either (as in, blank BFN the day before!) so I must have been a late implanter. So it makes sense I guess that my symptoms happened later on. Stock up on a few FRERs now just in case! 🤞🏻

MrsEG · 26/04/2019 11:33

Worth mentioning I suppose as there are new faces in the thread this week! But I mention my BFPs sometimes as I have had two miscarriages since we started trying, sadly there are a few of us on the thread who have been through it. But we are all still trying for baby #1! Just thought as I was typing that response it may have been confusing!

cupcakesandglitter · 26/04/2019 11:33

Eeeek @MrsEG I hope so!!! We weren't trying this month because if AF comes that's 12 cycles, but I had clear ov signs and so we didn't want to waste it. Would be a bloody miracle if it happens this cycle 😂😂 I don't want to freak DH out yet, think I have a FRER somewhere at home but I'm gonna hold off for a few days!! X

FlapJackered · 26/04/2019 11:36

@KatBeCool temp is up! Thank god for that as I don't think I could take any more sex! 🙈 Glad to hear it is staying put for you too.
I have started on the progesterone cream today. Keeping fingers crossed for both of us!

@cupcakesandglitter so sorry you have been feeling so down, as you know I had a wobble last week, it happens to us all. i have a baby grow and a pregnancy bullet journal I started when I was pregnant, I had to hide them away and I don't think I can look at them until I get pregnant again. X

@Jooloo11 That's it!! I would never have considered the syringes last year but now we have been trying for so long it is actually quite good to have a back up. My cycles are quite long too so I have less opportunity to get pregnant each year so definitely don't want to miss a chance because DH isn't in the mood!

@Marleym28 it is so tough isn't it as you really have to hit the nail on the head with timing!

@orangeloo that is exactly how the threat syringes work 😂😂 Named 'threat' syringes as I bought them and mentioned them to DH who suddenly became much more amenable to lots of sex 😂. He has actually said now he would be willing to do the deposit/syringe if necessary to avoid stressful sex sessions when he is struggling to finish, so next cycle they might be put into practice!

LindyMoe · 26/04/2019 12:08

@MrsEG, no I've never been irregular as mine has always been like clock work! I took a test yesterday night and it was negative. Do you think I took it too early? AF still hasn't arrived and the bloating continues...

Keyboard91 · 26/04/2019 12:32

@McHelenz @starkid I love to crochet too! I’m actually crocheting a rainbow blanket at the moment because I’ve had 2 losses so when it does finally happen it’ll be our Rainbow baby :)

TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!
Keyboard91 · 26/04/2019 12:36

@cupcakesandglitter I have everything crossed for you!

@LindyMoe try again with a FRER in the morning - your wee is most concentrated then which helps the test to pick up any HCG in the early days

I cried last night because my DP asked if I wanted the bedroom light on or off whilst he was in the shower ... hormones have broken me 😂 BUT one of my Yr10s gave me a cream egg today so it’s a good day!

McHelenz · 26/04/2019 12:37

@keyboard91 that's lovely! 💓💓

starkid · 26/04/2019 12:54

@Keyboard91 - love it! Love a good rainbow Smile

Tropicana1 · 26/04/2019 13:33

Ah you're all so crafty! I am the least crafty person alive.

@FlapJackered what is the progesterone cream for / what does it do?

@Fivebyfive2 I need some of your TWW sanity I just took an early test today at bloody 6dpo 😂😭 I'm not completely devoid of a brain, I know it's far too early, I don't even know why I did it. It was literally a spontaneous, late morning POAS 🙈

MrsEG · 26/04/2019 13:36

@cupcakesandglitter I know so many people who conceived the second the stopped trying!! Fx!!

@LindyMoe Try a FRER tomorrow, they are the most sensitive test and work best with your first wee of the day. FX!

@Keyboard91 That is absolutely lovely! We have had two losses too. I’m never entirely sure how I feel about the term ‘rainbow baby’, and it was something me and DH chatted about and in the end we bought a lovely multi-colour house plant that we have at home to remember those babies that never were xx Your blanket is even more beautiful than that!! X

Hannah192 · 26/04/2019 14:35

@Dollywilde thank you! I’m planning to still at the moment so long as AF doesn’t show.

I’ve just got a big spot on my chin which always happens when AF is coming so I’m not feeling very hopeful 😩

Lottiepink · 26/04/2019 14:43

Hi everyone just checking in, hope you are all ok!

@Chembecky congrats 😊 fingers crossed for a strong line on a frer
And good luck to anyone due to test 😊

been a bit quiet through the boring part of the cycle...
CD13 for me today
Abnormal Long cycle last month so my ov is predicted cd22... but had a feeling I would go back into rhythm again, opk neg today, will do another later. But TMI moment I just went to the bathroom and was faced with a big lump of ewcm 👏🏽
should I be worried it's in such a lump?? I've only noticed it be so thick a few cycles 🤔

KatBeCool · 26/04/2019 15:54

@FlapJackered so glad your temp went up! I agree, I wouldn't be able to have any more sex either, and DH would probably just hide from me.

@MrsEG ice cream factory... I need that in my life.

@cupcakesandglitter fx for a miracle for you!

@Lottiepink make sure you are not dehydrated, if ewcm is a bit thick, that could be the reason. But I think it's always kind of glob-like, exactly like egg white, rather than thin and liquidy.

Fivebyfive2 · 26/04/2019 16:05

@Tropicana1, I too am 100% Not Crafty!! I have always been hopeless at arts and crafts! I do bake, but all my stuff looks, ahem, 'Rustic'!! Also, we'll see how much tww sanity I have once I hit around 10dpo...

@cupcakesandglitter, really glad to hear your feeling better xxx

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cupcakesandglitter · 26/04/2019 16:18

Thanks everyone 😂 may/may not have bought more FRERs. Might test tomorrow morning but I'm expecting a BFN so won't be disappointed.. I don't feel pregnant? Did anyone when they got their BFP? I knew something was different but I don't even feel that right now.

@Tropicana1 @Fivebyfive2 same here 😂 I'm good at baking but I am NOT a creative person at all 😂😂😂 x

@MrsEG @Keyboard91 that's such a lovely idea, I've had six CPs/MCs so I'd love to do something to remember them by. The plant is a lovely idea!! X

@FlapJackered glad your temp is up!! Fx for both you and @KatBeCool this month xx

KittieKath · 26/04/2019 16:26

Hello everyone!

I have been very quiet on here recently, so just checking in...

I did see some good news for @mrsr16 - so congratulations to you! Wishing you a h&h pregnancy. :-)

I had a major freak out! I turned 35 and suddenly started to panic about it all... Most of my friends are on baby no. 2, and I worry I have left it too late.

Luckily i went to my new doctor, a female about my age, and she was so understanding and now I am having blood tests to see how bad my PCOS is and what my hormones are like. And my OH is going to spunk in a jar!

I also booked a holiday and am just trying to relax myself a little bit! 😊

Hi @fivebyfive2 - can you please update my stats? I am 35 and on cycle 7 now. Thank you my lovely!

Hope you are all enjoying baby making in this lovely sunshine! ☀️

starkid · 26/04/2019 17:10

@KittieKath - hi good to hear from you again :) I've got the stats so will update them for you don't worry. Good to hear you're feeling confident with your new doctor! I'm seeing one next week too so will see how that goes too. Also booked holidays for the summer and winter so got things to look forward to, as I found myself not booking things 'just in case'. Hopefully positive thinking = positive tests! Grin xx

Hannah192 · 26/04/2019 18:28

Stupidly tested after work and bfn. I’ll still check tomo morning if AF hasn’t arrived over night ☹️

Keyboard91 · 26/04/2019 18:31

Thank you @McHelenz @starkid @MrsEG @cupcakesandglitter :) keeps my mind busy when I’m feeling sad. It’s cot sized. Will make things personal to the baby as and when we know the sex and it’s feels safer.

@cupcakesandglitter I am crossing everything I possibly can!

Had a weird day. Work was long and exhausting (emotionally and physically). I’m grumpy anyway so ended up shouting at my Yr11 boys who were being plain rude. Then had a very upset Yr11 boy who I consoled and supported until he felt better and then went and cried in the toilet for 10 mins :( some kids have so much on their plate it breaks my heart :(

I’ve felt like I’ve have a skewer in my left breast all day which is mightily uncomfortable. DP woke up this morning and rolled over for a boob squish and shouted ‘they feel different again’ ... he’s so confused! 😂🙈 feeling quite positive about this cycle ... nervously positive. I usually have a feeling .. and I have that feeling ... but wary as I may have the feeling because I know I get it and want it so maybe in my head! CD21, 6-7dpo. Due on Weds so plan to test Tuesday. I made DH hide my box of tests after my CP as if tested for like 5 days with FRER s ... and I know if I could I’d POAS tomorrow! I know it’s pointless for me to test any sooner as it’s pissing money down the drain! Literally!

McHelenz · 26/04/2019 18:38

@keyboard91 Im the same, I think when I get to the 12 week scan I want to buy some hand dyed wool and make some nice jumpers and cardis x

Dollywilde · 26/04/2019 18:50

@hannah192 ah sorry for the BFN. It’s still before you’re due, right? Was reading my Clearblue pack just now and it said 80-something percent chance of accuracy the day before your period and that goes way down if it’s more than 1 day. I always tell myself, if I had X (in this case 20%) chance of dying would I be worried and the answer is always yes so I reckon you’re still well in - fingers Xd Smile

Ahh @cupcakesandglitter I have everything crossed for you, I’m a fan of hope for the best plan for the worst so sounds sensible to me.

Still no AF here and staring intently at the testes but refuse to give in until tomorrow! Had a moment earlier where I felt weirdly lightheaded and got excited until I realised that it’s quite normal on a packed tube train when it’s warm!

Dollywilde · 26/04/2019 18:51

staring intently at the testes

😂😂😂 I mean tests...

Staring intently at testes was what I was doing 2 weeks ago ;)!!!

granddesigns · 26/04/2019 18:53

Hi all- I've been reading but not much replying going on this week as I got my head around a new cycle and 2020. Think I have got a bit too reliant on glow and opks and am wondering if they are helping or not... sorry for tmi but have this afternoon had more ewcm than I ever remember - let's just say not a little bit when I wipe! AF arrived last Friday and glow says I am in fw but not due to ovulate till next Tuesday now moved to Wednesday. Started opks yesterday evening and very negative on there. To try and time things better, how long before ovulation do you get most ewcm - I fear dh won't meet demand if I over demand from him but want to hit the best 3 days this month! Thanks!

LikeTheFruit · 26/04/2019 19:09

@Dollywilde 🤣🤣🤣 I feel I spend a lot of time staring intently at testes these days!!