TTC First Baby Thread 18 Already!

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@Mrskcam WTF? Lol
Pls explain? I've not heard of that before x

@Mrskcam hahaha fanny daggers 😂😂😂

I get them! Good vag stabs and never found anything on it... 🤣🤣

Unfortunately for me it's never meant anything, hope it does for you though 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Sorry should have said googled not good 🙈😂

@Marleym28 it's when you get shooting pains in your vagina.

@Lottiepink I think it's also called lightening crotch 😂

@Mrskcam 🤣

@PaintingOwls could be caffeine withdrawal and something else!! When are you testing?

@ELW85 Malaysian food sounds divine - what did you have?! I get the monthly tell tale spots too, so irritating aren't they. I feel like AF (and the pain, cramps, spots, low mood etc.) is so not what we deserve after the disappointment of not conceiving.

@Mrskcam Never heard of that one, but fingers crossed it's a positive symptom for you!

Very negative OPK yesterday, will test again today. I've got a tonne of EWCM + soft, high and open cervix (I am just so acquainted with myself these days), so I'd guess I'm going to ovulate sometime soon.

I'm away from DH tomorrow until Tuesday so looking like I'll most likely miss this month. Also interestingly, the last few days my temps have been slowly creeping up and I'm wondering if rather than getting an abrupt spike, it will gradually build over a few days. Does anyone else get that?

purplefig

Only 4 DPO, so it's very unlikely to be what I'm hoping it is.

In theory testing 2nd June at 14 DPO, but knowing my levels of self restraint I'm sure it'll be sooner than that...

@Purplefig - Could you have O already?
Just thinking about the temp crawling up?

I had a sliced beef rendang, which is just unreal. It’s all really authentic, and definitely worth the calories, haha!
Got the final CrossFit session of the week tonight so it might partially help, haha!

I’m just gutted cos I feel pre-menstrual, which just makes me feel despondent about testing and like I’m just waiting for AF to try again...hoping for my positivity to return soon so I stop sounding like a whingey cow.

In other news though, we went to visit our new rabbit last night (not a euphemism) and she’s adorable. 3 weeks til we get to bring her home!

Have a lovely Thursday ladies!

@purplefig I get a slow rise usually rather than a sharp spike - could be that you've ovulated?

@ELW85 - cute! Would love a pet rabbit! Am also feeling like I'm about to start my period. Not looking forward to the inevitable cramps kicking in.

@dahlia123 - it’s rubbish, isn’t it? AF/BFP is due for me around 27/28 but in a way I just wish it would hurry up so we can try again.
Honestly, what we put ourselves through??!!

@ELW85 like @purplefig said, the crappy stuff after the disappointment of another cycle going by is so unfair. After the doom and gloom comes the spots, pain and bleeding. 🙄

Will be bulk buying some galaxy. Have wondered why they don't have a chocolate section next to the pads and tampons in the supermarket aisles. They're missing an easy upsell there.

@PaintingOwls 2nd June isn't toooooo far away. Keep yourself busy!!

@ELW85 Hope Crossfit goes well tonight for you...fueled by delicious curry! Also VERY invested in your new rabbit already. Have you had one before? Sorry you're feeling pre-menstrual, it sucks. For what it's worth, in my experience it's less disheartening to see the arrival of AF than a stark white BFN, especially if you're already kinda guessing she's en route. That said, you really do never know and as they love to say on these threads 'it's not over until AF arrives'.

@dahlia123 @ELW85 hmmmm maybe I have ovulated then! But I've done OPKs the last 3 days and all clearly negative + I'm still getting quite a bit of EWCM. Also doesn't your cervix close up shop pretty sharpish post ov? Mine is still pretty open (from what I can tell). I'll see what today's OPK says...the few times I've done them they do get progressively darker so that's handy at least.

Also, @dahlia123, sorry to hear you also feel like you're about to start your period. As I said to @ELW85, you never can be sure until AF arrives though.

@dahlia123 hahaha oh god you're so right. They should also add: wine, tissues and hot water bottles. I really am a walking cliche. Big hugs to you both.

SIL just told me she's pregnant again and I burst into tears in the middle of the office. Currently hiding in toilets feeling like a shit person.

@PaintingOwls Don't feel like a shit person. It sucks, but that is a pretty normal reaction when you're in the trenches of TTC. It is possible to be both happy for her, but sad for yourself - two things can be true at once. Be kind to yourself please. xxxxxxx

@PaintingOwls - couldn’t agree more with what @Purplefig said. You are not a shit person!! Everything is relative and you’re more than entitled to feel as you do.

@Purplefig - I’ve decoded to call the bunny Caroline. Don’t ask me why! She’s kind of a caramel colour and that’s the limit to my rationale, haha! I’ll post a photo of her :) she’s going to be a companion for our Netherland Dwarf house rabbit as he’s a miserable old f’er and everyone deserves happiness.

You’re right, it isn’t over til it’s over - thanks for helping me sort my head out!!

Hmm - if you’ve only had negatives, it doesn’t sound like you’ve missed it, but have you been OPK-ing all cycle? It’s just the temp thing that’s throwing me off, haha!

@dahlia123 - is pay a substantial amount of money for some Galaxy right about now!

Everyone - meet Caroline (seen in her current retreat - aka the breeder’s house) before starting a thrilling new life in view of the Tyne, haha!

AF due tomorrow, really don't feel like I normally do the day before she visits. Hope I continue to feel as though she's not coming and hope she stays away!

@ELW85 omg how adorable 😍😍

@Mrskcam Fingers crossed!

@ELW85 I am in love with Caroline. What an absolute pudding. HER EARS. I hope she cheers Mr Grumps up. What an absolute cutie.

I haven't been OPKing all cycle....so could have well missed it. Tbh this month was always going to be an odd one with me going away potentially over ov etc., so I'm just going to go all in next month and OPK and temp like a maniac. I WILL PINPOINT OVULATION, DAMNIT. (#thingswesaynow).

@purplefig - yes to those items too!

@PaintingOwls - you're definitely not a shit person. Sending you love, that wasn't easy news to hear. You'll feel happy for her, but of course your first reaction is your gut one, it's only natural when it all feels so high pressure.

Caroline is marvellous @ELW85! Bunnies are better than chocolate!

@purplefig - you're right, the cycle's not over til it's over! Not sure about cervix as I don't check mine. Temps would suggest it. Could is be a bad batch of opks?

Fingers crossed for you @Mrskcam!!

@Mrskcam - absolutely everything crossed for you :)

@Purplefig - Caroline is the sweetest thing ever. She just wants cuddles (for now) and if she doesn’t cheer him up, he’s got a heart of stone, haha!
We can keep each other in temp check next cycle if you like? It’s good to have support!

@dahlia123 - chocolate bunnies though...? 😃

And thanks everyone for the lovely comments on Caroline - she’s awesome and will be a lovely addition to the family!