TTC buddy needed!

[AllTheGlitter]

Hi guys I am 7DPO (I think) and don’t think I’ve done it this month but feeling rather alone and would like someone to talk to about it all!

Only symptoms I’ve had this month are IM BOILING HOT (but it is June), I’m really tired constantly and went to bed at 8.30 the last two nights (but my work is crap atm) and really heavy, sore boobs.

Think I ovulated last Monday/Tuesday and going to test Friday. My periods aren’t back to being regular as of yet after coming off the mini pill so it’s anyones guess.

Would love someone to symptom spot with!

@AllTheGlitter have you got the cheap one step ones? I usually ovulate between cd 12-15 and have a 28-29 day cycle so I start testing on the 10th to make sure I don't miss it and when it gets darker I rest twice a day as your surge might last a day or night last an hour (which could even be when you sleep) which is why I temp to confirm ovulation ☺️🤞🏻

@Abi58 apparently I’m on CD14 but I genuinely don’t know because I spot for 4 days before my period since coming off the pill so never know which to use as my CD1 - I’ve always just counted the day it becomes heavy and I get cramps but could be wrong! According to my app I ovulate around CD25 but that’s because I had an 80 day cycle then a 40 day cycle and then a 37 day cycle (this was the last one).

@AllTheGlitter I'd count it from the heavy bleed (not spotting).
If you are unsure of when you do you could start them now and see what happens 🤞🏻☺️

Thanks @AllTheGlitter it’s nice to get some reassurance I’m not the only one that’s experienced this!

@PeanutButter19 oh that's interesting so doing OPKs May not even be accurate. Hmmm.
@Skyla01 yeah maybe, I just have to face the facts that I haven't got a clue what's going on in there even if I'm tracking everything. Doing our best to dtd every other day but DP works funny hours so it's difficult sometimes.
@embaby aww good luck!!

@Jadey31 you and me are on the same days then! Although my app says AF due 20th. Same, knowing exactly when it was happening was handy now I'm extra cautious when AF is due in case it's a surprise one lol.

@Abi58 how're you?

Update: getting a bit fed up of not knowing what's going on even though I've been like clockwork since coming off the pill I'm convinced I've ovulated early, just hoping I've caught it if I have!

@lonelyonee 🤞🏻 for you! When are you going to test??

I'm ok thanks just absolutely shattered among a few other things 😂🙈😴

@lonelyonee sounds like a good plan! Wow I use this but not seen the when you'd be due bit that's cute 🤞🏻 for you
Mines looking like a March baby (edd 7th) 😁

@Abi58 I'm going to TRY to wait until 20th but that will be extremely difficult so may test with a FRER on the 18th maybe. We shall see how we go!
Also this is what ovia is telling me today.
Fingers crossed for a March baby!

Hey guys how's everyone doing? I'm having a rough time at work at the moment so OPKs and everything else have gone right out of the window. It's been a miracle I've managed to even eat anything the way I've been feeling tbh!
I've now convinced myself I'm out this cycle due to the massive amount of stress and anxiety I am and have been under
Have been looking into other job opportunities but I am concerned I wouldn't be eligible for maternity leave as if I do go that route hypothetically I'll only be in another job a short amount of time before disclosing the pregnancy. Which is stressing me out more as money is quite tight at the moment as it is.

(Sorry for the vent xx)

@lonelyonee so sorry you're having a hard time. Is it your current job that's really stressing you out? It's tough to think about future planning when you have consider maternity benefits and that kind of thing. Stress isn't good for ttc but doesn't mean you are out! Make sure you look after yourself though! Lots of stress isn't good for anyone.

@lonelyonee I think I’m out too as I reckon I’m ovulating and just having a shit time of it so we haven’t DTD in over a week :(

I really hope things get better for you and we can try next month! Xx

@Skyla01 thanks, yeah it is. It's been quite bad for a while but just recently it's escalated and I've accidentally overheard people being very nasty about me, amongst other things that have been going on. I'm not really the type of person to make a big deal out of these things so I'm very nervous about taking it further.
I'm officially in my tww anyways so not much I can do now apart from wait!
@AllTheGlitter awww I'm sorry to hear that, anything you want to chat about?
Yes there's always next month I suppose! We shall see in 9 days allegedly lol.

@lonelyonee it’s just general work/home life stress getting in the way, it’s just irritating as when we are stressed DP and I never DTD as he says he’s too stressed typical! How’re you doing?

How’s everyone else??

@AllTheGlitter awww no! Maybe you need to plan a date night no phones or organise a pamper sesh to unwind? Just a couple of ideas that could help a bit. I'll be honest I'm awful it's all kicked off big style at work and quite frankly I don't wanna go back. I genuinely wouldn't mind if I had done something wrong but I haven't & I'm being made to feel like the one causing problems. (If I'm out of line I'll always own up and apologise, my ego can take it lol).
I really do feel like I'm back at school with all the gossiping and pettiness, oh and the clique mentality.
My mental health is really suffering because of it

Hope everyone else is doing better than I am! x

@AllTheGlitter and @lonelyonee sorry you guys are both having a hard time. Make time for yourself- it's not good be miserable in life. @lonelyonee that sounds horrible, do you have any other job options available?

@Skyla01 not at the moment. There is a possibility of helping a family member start a business but that's a while off yet.
I was so busy in my own head with everything going on I completely missed this cycle it feels! I've attached my ovia stats for today... can't believe I can test in 6 days it's absolutely flown by this month!
So when is everyone else testing???

I'm on cd15 25 but af isn't due until August 12th!! Stupid long cycles, it takes ages for each one to come around. So I'm not testing for ages! Did you manage to dtd much with everything else that's been going on?

@Skyla01 actually managed to dtd around 6/7 times... I usually log it on ovia but I'm sure I've missed one or two times so I'm not sure!
Won't be holding my breath for a BFP I tell you that!
What about you how many times did you manage to dtd? Like they say every other day but there's no chance of that!

@lonelyonee that's a good effort given all the stress you have going on. You never know- sometimes being distracted can help!

We have started DTD every 3rd day. Not expecting ovulation for another week or two. Will DTD a bit more once I get positive opk.

@Skyla01 aw you've got a good routine going there then! Surely you'll get lucky with that dedication! Fingers crossed!

Hope we can keep it up! Last month we ran out of steam a bit. In the end I was away on a work trip over ovulation time anyway so was a bit unlucky. Determined to give it a better shot this cycle!

Hi guys,

@Skyla01 how do manage to get him to schedule it? My partner thinks I’m ridiculous if I suggest it and that it should be spontaneous .

I think I’ve now missed ovulation anyway as I have creamy CM as of today funnily enough I bet everything we will DTD tonight! Argh.

On the plus side, at least I won’t be dreaming of a BFP this month as I already know I’m out!

How’s everyone else?

@AllTheGlitter I guess I'm fortunate my OH is happy to DTD to a schedule. Not romantic at all but hope we'll get the job done! Every one is different though, and some people don't like the pressure / lack of romance.

I think it would be worth DTD anyway, cm isn't always reliable so you never know.

Hey guys! How's it going?
Little update, AF is due Saturday and ovia is saying I can test from tomorrow although I'm going to try my best to hold off until Saturday morning if I can!
Feeling a little nauseous this evening, currently sat in the car in the shade with the window down waiting for DP to finish a work thing. Could just be dehydration due to warm weather though so who knows.

Anyone else testing/waiting for AF to rear her ugly head this weekend? Has anyone had any success with OPKs?

@Skyla01
@AllTheGlitter
@PeanutButter19
@Jadey31
@CroissantwithCheese
@embaby
@Keepingfaith100
@rbrum
@Zm2019

& how are you getting on @Abi58 ?