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TTC Baby Number 1

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msemumma · 09/06/2019 17:16

I know there are loads of threads around at the moment but going through all the messages on there is a nightmare. So wanted to start a fresh one for people to join in on TTC their first baby...

I’m currently in cycle number 1 of TTC my first child. I am 6dpo today and hoping to hold out until 10dpo before testing.

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msemumma · 09/06/2019 21:28

@FutureMrsD have you had any symptoms as of yet? ☺️

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FutureMrsD · 09/06/2019 21:36

@msemumma
I feel sick, bloated, grumpy, back ache, boobs are a little sore but I’m sure they look bigger!
But I’m pretty sure this is alllll my body playing tricks, I will let you know in the coming days!! 😂😂
Determined not to test until Wednesday! So that will be 10 dpo. In the meantime, the other FRER in the packet will be teasing me in the morning I’m sure.... I. Will. Stay. Strong. 🤣

fabmaz · 09/06/2019 21:39

Hi all,

Can I join?

I'm 28, ttc #1, cycle 6

Baby dust to all xxx

Ohana6419 · 09/06/2019 22:10

My charts are trolling me. Ava and FF both disagree on ovulation day. All non temp signs point to CD15 (Ava) but temps look like CD19 (FF). If FF is right we didn't have a great run of DTD beforehand and I'm not as far in the TWW as I thought. Meh 😒

Anyone have any thoughts?

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MrsS147 · 10/06/2019 07:57

@msemumma I’ve had slight nausea on and off since Thursday and not much appetite on Friday and yesterday (was our for dinner yesterday and didn’t even have a pudding!) I play netball twice a week and on Thursday I felt sick after playing and could barely walk to my car after which never happens. Im playing tonight so will see how I feel as Monday nights are less intense than Thursdays so I’ll know somethings up if I feel the same tonight! Had you had any symptoms?
I say I’ll wait until Thursday but that doesn’t mean I’ll not cave before then 😂 when are you planning on testing?

Mrsccc · 10/06/2019 09:27

Hi!
Can I join please?

We are TTC our first and currently (hopefully) in cycle number 1.

Finished pill on 25th May and had withdrawal bleed from 30th May to 3rd April.

Due to ovulate on 12th so fingers crossed 🤞🤞

msemumma · 10/06/2019 14:07

@msemumma - that sounds very promising! The only thing I’ve had is being very hungry and for the first time ever I’ve got thrush.. TMI sorry! I wanted to wait until Friday(11dpo) but think I will probably cave on Wednesday(9dpo) which I know is way too early! 😂

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msemumma · 10/06/2019 14:09

Losing the plot, tagged myself but that last post was in reply to you @MrsS147 😂😂

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MrsS147 · 10/06/2019 16:59

@msemumma 😂 it happens!
I’m hoping it’s a good sign and not just my mind playing games! I know how you feel about wanting o test early! I’m 10dpo tomorrow and it’s just too tempting! Really want to hold out until Thursday I think!

Welcome @Mrsccc ! And @fabmaz too! Fingers crossed this cyclefor you both 🤞🏻

PeanutButter19 · 10/06/2019 17:22

@msemumma it’s been 8 weeks since my withdrawal bleed after the pill and still haven’t had a natural cycle yet :( they were normal before the pill etc but it’s been so long since I’ve had natural cycles I’m hoping they don’t take long

Skyla01 · 10/06/2019 18:51

@PeanutButter19 it took me 8 weeks to have a period after the pill. Still waiting to see if my next cycle is regular or not. I hope you don't have too long to wait, I think most people get their cycles back fairly quickly.

I've had some cramping the last few days but not much else to report. Just waiting for AF to turn up (or BFP...!)

PeanutButter19 · 10/06/2019 22:50

@Skyla01 I was getting cramping last weekend and was convinced I was getting it then they went away and fine again. Was panicking but just ready now to wait and give my body whatever time it needs. Being healthy with my food and regular exercise 😊

RunningWild82 · 11/06/2019 06:54

Hi. Can I join?
I'm 27, TTC #1. AF started on Saturday so this is cycle 3 of trying. Although I used OPKs in cycles 1 and 2 I'm thinking of just using an Ava this time around in a vague attempt to stop me getting obsessed in the tww.
If anyone has any tips for not testing during the tww I'd really appreciate them as otherwise I'm going to bankrupt myself if this goes on for a long time.

MrsS147 · 11/06/2019 07:55

@PeanutButter19 I hope your cycles get back to normal soon! All the waiting is the worst!

Welcome @RunningWild82 ! I’m trying to hold out until Thursday when I’ll be 12dpo before testing. That was if it’s a BNF I’m happy on just waiting for AF and would only test again if she didn’t appear. Would it help by not having any tests in the house until you’re ready to test? At how many dpo have you been testing from?

MrsS147 · 11/06/2019 07:56

How is everyone doing today? Managed to sprain my ankle last night playing netball 😓 at least I have an excuse for not playing in the coming weeks if I get a BFP 😂

MrsS147 · 11/06/2019 07:57

*then if it’s a BNF is what my first post was meant to say!

RunningWild82 · 11/06/2019 08:07

@MrsS147 it's been varying from about 6dpo (I know that's silly) to about 13dpo (my cycles at the moment have been varying from 27 to 35 days which is annoying me slightly).

That's a good idea about tests. I've got into a bad habit of ordering them when they are a good price on Amazon. I might get my DP to put them somewhere this cycle and then only use when/ if I am actually late.

Lauralozzle · 11/06/2019 08:11

@msemumma thank you, will make sure I keep everyone updated. The 26 day cycles are not a regular occurrence, they’ve caught me off guard the last two months because I kept thinking my period was two days away. I don’t think this month will be as short, last month I had EWCM on cycle day ten and nothing at the moment.

@Skyla01 yes the ‘talk’ is exciting. He’d mentioned briefly about three months ago that he was 75% ready and didn’t want to wait too long if we were going to have kids, but was generally off-hand about the whole thing. I think I was ready, but frightened by the whole idea. For the past month I’ve been thinking about it a lot though. It’s strange though, I don’t feel ‘baby mad’ or anything, but have a very strong urge/want/need to have a ‘family’ and everything that goes with that. I’ve been having baby dreams, which I think was telling me we/I am ready. I was really nervous about bringing it up though, as I wasn’t sure how he’d react. It’s different when you’re talking about the future and how you’d do this and that to - so err..., yeah, maybe start now! We were planning on moving house, and I was bringing that up... strange way to start talking about starting a family lol! It was either move, or have kids, (can’t afford both!) so we’ve decided to stick where we are, have kids, then move in about 8 years time! House is big enough, just needs doing up (massively). So babies and renovating sounds like a fairly daunting task, lol!

Used an opk yesterday for the first time, the faintest of faintest lines so fairly safe to say not nearly ready to ovulate yet. Started taking pregnacare conception - which was turned my wee neon yellow last night. Looks a tad more normal tonight, but google tells me that’s pretty normal?

MrsS147 · 11/06/2019 08:13

@RunningWild82 dont worry about it being silly, TTC is enough to make anyone crazy 🤪 I’m only on cycle 2 and feel sorry for DH about the amount of crazy I’ve laid off on him 😂

Amazon makes everything so convenient! I think if I actually had to leave home and go to a shop to buy a test that would be enough to put me off for a couple of days! Hoping having DP hide them from you helps!

MrsS147 · 12/06/2019 07:59

How’s everyone doing?

I had AF symptoms yesterday so caved and took a test this morning which was a BNF. Feeling pretty positive about next cycle though! This month was a bit stressful as DH had uni coursework and an exam to catch up on after our honeymoon, and last cycles BNF really stressed me out too (the first BFN was the worst for me I think!). But this time well both be more relaxed which should hopefully help 🤞🏻

Good luck to anyone testing soon.

xELENx · 12/06/2019 08:20

Morning All,

I'm now 9dpo, AF due Saturday. I've had spotting/light bleed for past 2-3 days but seems to have completely stopped now so fingers crossed it was implantation. Been having lightheaded spells and a few twinges cramps so hoping it's a good sign 🤞

When is everyone testing?

LA89 · 12/06/2019 09:31

Hi ladies, hope it's ok for me to join too!

I'm 29 and on cycle 1 TTC my first. I'm not particularly confident this month as I've been on the pill a good 10 years so not really sure what my natural cycle is so it's been a bit of a guessing game. Based on a standard 28 day cycle AF should be around the 23rd so think I'll test end of next week and just see what happens.

Hope we get to see some good news on this thread!

Mrsccc · 12/06/2019 09:36

@LA89

Hi!

Im exactly the same! AF due 27th..

When did you stop the pill?

LA89 · 12/06/2019 09:43

@Mrsccc

I've had a bit of a mess with it TBH. I went on holiday and then completely forgot to take my pill for a few days when I got back because of the jet lag so instead of the 21 days I'd usually take it I think I only took it for about 15/16 days last month and my withdrawal bleed started on the 26th of May.

Figure my body/cycle is way out of whack with stopping the pill early so not particularly hopeful this month.

How about you? You done any sort of tracking or ovulation tests? It's an absolute minefield I feel so overwhelmed already!

Mrsccc · 12/06/2019 09:52

@LA89
I stopped taking mine 15 days into the pack too! I stopped taking it on 25th May had withdrawal bleed on 30th May to 3rd April. So treating this as first cycle but don't actually know if it is Confused
If it is then I am due AF on 27th and should be ovulating today but i have used ovulation tests for the last 3 days but were all negative so don't have a clue what is going on!

I'm not going to do anymore ovulation tests until I know I am definitely having a natural cycle as it's already stressing me out keep seeing negatives.

i've seen online a few times though that when you stop the pill you can ovulate 7-10 days after? don't know how true that is though.

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