TTC First Baby Thread 20

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@ValidUser omg I am over the moon for you!!! So exciting!

This month is strange. I feel completely different than I ever have before but in a I don't think we've done it this month sort of way. It's weird.

There's a load of us testing this weekend so I'm actually really excited for the weekend to come hehe

@FlorenceLane - of course!! I’m about 7dpo CD 23, due AF or BFP on Mon and so will be testing Sunday.
I think the earliest you’d get a semi-reliable result is 10dpo.

@ELW85 we must be cycle twins im cd23 as well and 6dpo

@MrsH497 ah that’s great!! It’s lovely to be synced up :)
How are you feeling?
I know I’ve been miserable today and not optimistic in the slightest but I think I just need to have a word with myself 😂

@ELW85 hyper examination of every "symptom" horrific heartburn, sense of smell has gone nuts and 😳 tmi but toilet trips way more often than normal. My heart rate on Fitbit is up which happened when I was pregnant last time. Think I just want it so badly I'll look at anything.

How about you? When is AF due?

@MrsH497 - definitely no such a thing as TMI between us anymore 😂 this thread has made sure of that!
That all sounds really positive!

AF is due Monday and I’m a bit crampy with some twinges kind of in the middle of my pelvic region and some CM today that I wasn’t expecting. My temps are up again, but I’m just not convinced that it’s not something that can’t be explained by a restless night!
I’ll test on Sunday and then commence the cycle of being upset with myself for testing, etc...
I’ve attached my chart as it’s just too much of an extreme to be anything other than a mistake I think!

@ELW85 no idea when I should test apps are all over the place AF apparently due anytime from 15th-25th stupidly did a cheap one this morning obviously BFN

@MrsH497 - sorry if I already knew this, but what’s causing the difference in the apps? Do you use OPKs or temp?
To be fair, even if AF was due 15/07 today would still be early to test, so keep your head up!

@ELW85 I use OPKs and got my peak on 4th July which was CD16. Think it's all because of the MC apps are a bit confused and trying to work out new cycle lengths etc

Ah ok, @MrsH497 so you probably Ov on 05/07 CD17. So depending on your LP, AF/BFP might be due next Friday.
I’m really sorry (again) for your loss; I can totally understand that you’re just wanting your cycles to get back to normal so you can get a grasp of things.
Keeping everything crossed for you 🤞🏻

Hi ladies, hope you've all had a good day! One more day to the weekend!

@ValidUser ah I'm so happy for you! Good luck for when you do the digital. Can't wait to see it!

@ELW85 sorry you're feeling low today. I've been getting quite a few AF type cramps today as well and all other symptoms have stopped.. really hope AF isn't showing her face :(
I am really hoping the luck from this thread continues for us on Sunday!
Your chart looks really promising! Looks triphasic to me, actually, which is positive. I think we've all become so used to BFN cycles that it's easy to lose hope each cycle and not stay optimistic.
I have all hope that this weekend will be a lucky one for us :) ❤️

@Lozzlepop that does sound positive that you're feeling sick (as weird as that sounds!). I have everything crossed this is a sticky bean xxx

@MrsH497 it is so easy to constantly symptom spot and wonder if any little thing could be a sign. Fingers crossed that the symptoms you're seeing are positive ❤️

@cupcakesandglitter ooh a few people said that they had EWCM before getting a bfp! I hope it's a positive sign!! ❤️

@FlorenceLane welcome! Obviously it's best to wait till AF is late to test, but realistically I think 11/12dpo (since it's so difficult to wait till after AF is late!).
I wish I had some tips to offer you, I'd follow them myself! I get so obsessed during the TWW!
Fingers crossed for you! Looks like there's a lot of us around the same place in the TWW. I'm really hoping this weekend is lucky one!

Lots of hugs to you all. We'll get there ❤️

Thank you so much, @LokiCat. Your kind words really do mean a lot :)
And you’re spot on, I’m so used to BFNs that everything seems half empty at the moment even though I’ve been way less anxious this cycle.
I feel like I can be optimistic for everyone else, just not me!
So thank you for that lovely post xx

@ELW85 I know nothing about charts so can't say about that but I honestly do believe until AF shows you're still in. Even if you feel like she's arriving. Like I said to @cupcakesandglitter a lot of us have been here a while we get so used to AF and BFN it almost becomes routine.

Have a relaxing evening and hey it's almost the weekend xx

@LokiCat thankyou for being positive for me but I'm ignoring it as much as I can, I've got a bottle of wine ready for tomorrow evening - I've not had a drink in 8 months!! Don't want to make myself feel guilty and put it off 😂

@ELW85 I absolutely agree with @MrsH497 You honestly don't know until she shows! it is horrible getting BFNs, I guess you do get used to it, and although it's not nice I've slowly started losing that wave of sadness every time AF shows.. we're all here and don't forget you have a supportive DH too. You got this ❤️

@cupcakesandglitter haha sorry, don't mean to make you feel guilty! You enjoy your wine!! You deserve it after holding out for 8 months 😂

@ELW85 no worries - it's easy to lose hope, but we're all here to bring each other back up 😊❤️

@Imjustme2019 @ELW85 - Thank you very much!

@Lottiepink - Thank you! I had my peak reading on late Monday 17th of June so by my maths 23 DPO?

@Lozzlepop - It just didn’t occur to me as o had a negative result on a clear blue last Wednesday. Fiancè is very happy and totally shocked - I never FaceTime him but this time I did and just waved the stick couldn’t wait till I got home tomorrow to tell him and couldn’t of waited till the wedding (it did cross my mind for 0.05 seconds!)

@ValidUser how are you getting on?

@MrsH497 @cupcakesandglitter @LokiCat - thank you ladies, I feel very lucky to have you to support me :)
And DH is amazing - I have a lot to be grateful for!
I hope you’re all having a wonderful evening and I’ve had a word with myself, so sorry for being a downer!

@ELW85 sorry to read you are feeling down - I know it’s so easier said than done but try not to let the whole process get to you, it’s hard enough as it is! Try and keep really busy over the next few days to take your mind off the outcome and practice some serious self care - eat the cake, go on the date! Hope is all we have :)

I have my fingers crossed for more and more BFPs on this thread this week :)

Hi can I join you lovely ladies here? I am new to this but thought I'd try to join as I feel like I'm going mental alone

I'm 30, this will be my 12th cycle now ttc and still not seen so much as a faint line. I've had tests done at the gp and everything looks fine! I haven't a clue what is going on.

My cycle this time has been really odd, I always get a temp rise post ovulation and my cycles are usually between 28 and 35. This month I'm on cd 35 and not sure if I've only just ovulated or not ovulated at all (chart attached)

Apologies I attached the wrong chat this is my chart

@PippaPug not sure how I am! Expecting AF to show up. Couldn't see a line on this evening's test, but it is evening. Boobs are sore and I'm exhausted!

Hoping for the best, but cautious. Still only 11dpo!

How are you?

Welcome @Maisy24 :)

The ladies on here are really lovely and its nice to not feel alone in the TTC journey :)

I dont chart temperature so i can't help you i am afraid but i know a few people on here do so may be able to provide some insight

@MrsEG - thank you so much for that lovely message :)
I think I’ll gym it tomorrow, do more bathroom browsing on Saturday and just try and forget about it all.
I hope you’re feeling well? I think eating everything in sight is well justified!
Are you having another scan tomorrow or am I misremembering (sorry if I am!)

@Maisy24 - welcome! As I’m sure you can see, everyone on here is absolutely awesome; so, so supportive and knowledgable.
You’ve definitely Ov from your chart. An anovulatory cycle has no shift and is very much like an ECG in its appearance (just up and down with no trend).

@ValidUser - I totally get your cautiousness, but have every faith that line will be even darker tomorrow morning :)

@ELW85 but I think my baby disappeared! DH sees a line, but I don't! 😂

(I do realise that a faint BFP is not really a baby!)