TTC First Baby Thread 19

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Filling up fast!

@1990shopefulftm
@Alltheusersnamesaregone
@cupcakesandglitter
@starkid
@Dollywilde
@ELW85
@FlapJackered
@ImMeantToBeWorking
@LikeTheFruit
@orangeloo
@MrsEG
@MrsH497

I'm sure I've forgotten some. I'll tag more!

Thanks for the new thread @ValidUser - keeping us all in check!! I am keeping everything crossed for you for Friday!!

I tried temping once and my charts were so up and down, then I went on holidays and I never bothered since I got back. So, if AF doesn't show I will start again next cycle. When is the best time of the month to start? Straight after AF or before that? Thanks

@LikeTheFruit did you just come off conterception before TTC?? I found it took a few months for AF to go back to "pre-pill" state!! I was not a welcome change let me tell you, but I was thinking the same as you, maybe it is a good sign!!

@Snuggs19 welcome!! I hear you, one friend knows I am trying and that is it, and she has been a close friend for nearly 15 years now!!!

Thanks for the new thread @ValidUser! Can't believe we filled the other one so fast!

My stats are CD18 if cycle 7. Have ovulated I think, not sure when but will go with 3 dpo for now!

On the train back to London, thankfully. Pissing it down here, so have got myself a hot chocolate and Netflix to keep me company 😊

@LikeTheFruit your period treat sounds brilliant!

@Lozzlepop ahh your day sounds great. I need to take a day off work to have a 'me' day. Get my nails, hair, facials done - the works!!

@Snuggs19 welcome! This thread is a great place to turn to for advice. Lots of very supportive ladies on here, which is exactly what is needed during TTC - others that understand what you're going through :)

@MrsEG I was previously only taking Superdrug vit D and folic acid tablets. After reading here I've been taking Pregnacare this cycle. I haven't focused too much on that side of things, but if we go through more cycles I may have to rethink.
Hope you manage to get through the emails!

@MrsEG Can I just say I think you are an absolute beacon of positivity and I often notice and smile at your kindness and uplifting words to others on here.

@ImMeantToBeWorking You can start whenever - I guess CD1 is the best for a complete chart. I didn't start until CD4 this month though and it was fine.

@LokiCat Hot chocolate on a rainy train sounds like perfection tbh. Enjoy!

@purplefig, thanks 😊 I have been using the OPKs and taking my temp but I need to improve on the temp. But the problem is the day I’m ovulating my DH must be able to smell it cause he just can’t do it he panics and every other day of the month he’s fine. He is the one who wants the baby more than me. I’m happy to wait another while cause we only got married in September 18.

@Snuggs19 I think you're best bet is actually doing it the day before ovulation, but obviously as much as possible around that time is ideal. I know a lot of people on this thread have DHs who don't like the pressure, so I think it's quite a common thing. I just mentioned temps as it's something I wish I'd done way earlier!

MrsEG

Thank you, I realise I sound like a whingey child, but we started off the TTC discuss in 2016! I had to wait about 18 months for an appointment for genetic counseling because of a series of fuck ups for the all clear to start TTC as I have a disability which I didn't want to risk passing on. Then we did a 3 month health detox before actively trying, so it's been a long journey just to get to cycle one of TTC!

I'm naturally a pessimist regardless of how hard I try to be otherwise, so sometimes I get dragged down by the blues.

But I am reinvigorated by the house for now so we shall see how it goes

@PaintingOwls sorry to hear about the long journey, and I really do hope you get your BFP soon. In the meantime, I find distractions are the best medicine and a house hunt is absolutely perfect for that!

@PaintingOwls You don’t sound like a child at all - I’ve thrown my toys out of the pram a good few times with the TTC journey over the last year! The gutting frustration gets us all. We’re conditioned to think as soon as we stop taking contraception, hey presto, you’ll be up the duff! It’s rubbish, and to feel time just dragging on is rotten. It really sounds like you’ve been through it to even get started too so it must be such a kick in the teeth! But try and just keep hopeful. Hope is all we have when it comes to TTC say the end of the day (that and a good dose of luck I think!). Enjoy the house buying - I’ve only been in mine just over two years and still putting my stamp all over it - it’s so amazing once you find one and you’re in!!

@purplefig I could say the exact same to you my dear!!

@ImMeantToBeWorking I wake up at different times every day and am quite a bad sleeper so traditional temping doesn’t work for me either but I got an Ava bracelet. They’re one hell of an investment but it’s worked for me so far, you just wear it while you sleep.

WHERE has this rain come from! It is not giving me the motivation to go running tonight.......

@MrsEG vitamin wise, I’m on:

• Pregnacare conception
• 1000mg vitamin c
• ubiquinol (it’s a more concentrated version of coq10)
• 25mg vitamin b6

Also curious to hear about others’ research into vitamins though.

@purplefig - awesome news on your LP :) and thanks for the tip on the book!
Do you count your LP from the day of O? I have been after that paper got shared on this thread (it was a while ago!)

@ELW85 I'm going with FF which looks like day after ovulation as day 1 of LP - attached so you can see.

Feel like cramps have kicked up a gear and finding it hard to remain optimistic about this cycle.

@purplefig thanks! It's amazing how many things I've been putting off doing because of TTC so I'm not anymore.

@Lozzlepop hey 👋!! Hope you have a great holiday. We're off to Majorca in less than 3 week and I can't wait. Going AI so going to go crazy on the cocktails and seafood same as you. Will hopefully make the TWW fly, and if it's a bfn again at least it means I can have a drink at the 2 weddings I've got in July. Got to look on the bright side.

@Snuggs19 welcome to the mad house!!

@ImMeantToBeWorking. Yes, stopped cerazette at the end of October, had a withdrawal start of December. Started regular AF at beginning of jan but only now feeling as heavy as "normal"

@LokiCat I highly recommend period treats! Going to commiserate each one with a pregnancy no-no!

@Snuggs19 welcome to the thread

@LokiCat thanks it has been a very busy day I haven't stopped! Having a quick cuppa before going to the hairdressers!

Ladies I am going to sign off for the next week and have some much needed R&R good luck to the ladies testing on Friday, I will try and check in (WiFi permitting) I have my fingers crossed for you! Xx

Hey lovelies, just marking my place cos I'm a super nosey cow and can't wait to see your BFPs!! Xxx

@purplefig - ah I see, thanks for attaching it! May have good news for you then, as I’ve found a few papers now that actually state LP is day of ovulation as it’s a different phase in your cycle (I.e the follicle has burst)? So that hopefully helps your LP? :)

And you’re not out until AF arrived, so I’m still optimistic for you!

@Lozzlepop - have an amazing time!

Thanks @ELW85

@ELW85 I’m going to ask about the CoQ10 and B6 on Thursday as I’ve seen it on a few blogs now. Just don’t want to be OD’ing haha! My pee is absolutely luminous these days!!

@purplefig Would you normally get cramps before AF, or not? Cramping around the time of a BFP really is normal, had it for all of mine - felt like a twisting/pulling. But even if it is bad news, just look at how good your LP, temps, ovulation date etc is all looking - you’ve nailed it this month! So either you’ll get your BFP or you’re going in to your next cycle armed to the teeth with knowledge - total TTC pro!

@LikeTheFruit Love the ‘period treats’ - yours are a lot more exciting than my usual bar of Galaxy! Enjoy the holiday!

@Lozzlepop Enjoy the R&R and have a fantastic time!

@MrsR16 hi lovely! How are you getting on?

Just tagging myself in.

AF Came today, gutted! :(

Age: 30
TTC: #1 after MMC
Cycle: 2
CD: 1

Thanks for new thread. Just marking my place.

Welcome @Snuggs19
Yessss to period treats

Age 31
Cycle 6
CD 2

Had a dream last week (in cycle 5) that cycle 6 was gonna be my lucky one so FX for me and positive thinking. FX for us all xx

@MrsEG to be fair they were things I'd already wanted and saved for but was reluctant to do "just in case". Maybe June's treat will be a galaxy bar 😊😊

@MrsEG thaaaanks 😭❤️ I feel way better after reading that. You're totally right, just had a wobble. Some months I have no pre AF cramps and some months I'll have them up to a week before. Always helpful 🙄😂. Hear you on the luminous (expensive!!!) pee too.

@ELW85 oooo that's really positive and interesting and v good news for my LP! Thanks for sharing ☺️

Have a fab night everyone. I'm off to face plant some leftovers and have a super chilled one .

Sorry to hear about AF @Plattsy88.

Welcome @Snuggs19!

Hi ladies, just marking a place here so I can still come and be nosey!

@Lozzlepop, have a lovely holiday!! Xx

@flapjackered, I hope your pains haven't gotten worse, make sure you look after yourself and get checked out if you're still not feeling right later on xx

@MrsEG, it's natural to over think and worry, but I'm sure you'll be OK with the timing. I also think it's awesome you and dh are happily deed doing even when not trying. It's important to remember it can be just for fun I think!! Xxx

@Validuser, I'll be keeping an eye on how you're doing, got absolutely everything crossed for you!! Xxx

Well ladies... Private scan booked for Saturday afternoon , should be 8 weeks and 6 days!! Mostly excited, but a bit scared too... Will let you know how it goes!!

Hi everybody,

Please can I join your thread? My husband and I have been ttc number 1 since September 2018 and not having much luck. I have wildly irregular cycles 37-72 days long and my doctors are unwilling to investigate me until September this year (they said I need to give it a full year of trying despite me explaining that I sometimes don’t have a period for 3 months. It’s been like this since I was 14 and I’m now 29!) Just feeling a bit lonely and sad as I don’t have anyone to talk to about this. None of my friends have children yet and none are trying (most of them aren’t in long term relationships) so I haven’t confided in them. Would love to find people in the same boat to talk with. Also, hope I didn’t come across as too miserable, I promise I’m generally a happy person ❤️

Hello 👋🏻 only me!

Supposedly ovulating today - only managed to DTD 2 nights ago and today! should have got one in last night but I was too tired so if that means this month isn't the month, so be it!

How are you all ☺️