TTC First Baby Thread 20

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@ELW85 yikes! Didn't realize it was so bleak past 35! I wouldn't have been ready any sooner though!

@ValidUser definitely going to try some acupuncture- trying to find one near me. Heard lots of people say good things. Glad you're feeling a bit better after it!

@Lozzlepop oh no - why the bad day?
I'm so confused about my ov date - I seem to be getting no build up on my clear blue opks- going to keep going with the every other day DTD though. Determined to stick to it! Until I'm exhausted anyway. I'm planning on doing some work and fixing up the garden tomorrow

@orangeloo - sorry I totally just realised I missed your post when I clicked the last page accidentally!
The doc was saying that the clinic investigate two things in women who struggle to conceive; the first being if they ovulate (my blood levels confirmed I do) and the second being that the tubes are ok.
So I think it’s just the way they approach it :)

I went for CD3 bloods today that’ll give a view of my ovarian reserve etc so fingers crossed that comes back in good shape next week!

@Lozzlepop - sorry to hear you’re feeling crap. OPKs are a tricky thing to judge sometimes. I hope you get to a beer garden! A couple of drinks tonight with DH has done me the world of good :)

@ just a rubbish day at work so I’m glad it’s the weekend! Good stuff keeping up SMEP we DTD last night and the night before so tonight I may pick sleep 😂😂

@ELW85 I’ve been fine every other cycle but last nights one was almost positive then today’s one was lighter so guessing my surge was this morning! Yeah I think some chill out time is needed after this week!

@ELW85 ah okay interesting and thank you. X

Temps confirmed today I'm actually 3dpo so dtd was actually timed well, yay!!! I've been feeling sick this whole bloody cycle, so annoying. I think it could be stress related I hope it goes in the tww or I'll only get my hopes up. Anyone testing this weekend?

@purplefig your are not annoying you're lovely and I wish you all the best. Pop back whenever you feel. X

Morning ladies,

Just marking my place. Sorry I haven't really contributed recently, been really busy with work etc, and with upping the gym and more 6.15am starts it's left me tired on a night. Feel loads better for it though, and I think my body is now getting used to the mornings 😊

How are you all doing today?

Hi @Lottiepink doing ok here. AF has finished which is good. Went out last night can't remember the last time I went out had such a laugh as well. Couple of down days this week but I accept these will still happen and I'm now just concentrating on making sure I try and peek myself up.

Have a fab weekend ladies x

@MrsH497 hopefully your good night last night is the start of a brilliant week! Sorry to hear you've had a few bad days. Sometimes a night out with good company is the best remedy 😊

Hi all! Just checking in on the new thread!
I hope everyone is doing ok? I need to catch up, have there been any more bfps?

I saw the fertility consultant on Friday and the good news is he said there is no reason he can see why I wouldn't get pregnant. I have a giant cyst on one of my ovaries which I am hoping is just temporary but he is going to rescan me soon to check it disappears, he told me to stop taking all the supplements bar my pre-natal vitamin and fish oil. I was taking Agnus castus and he actually said that it actually can make you less fertile and could be what is causing the cyst🤦🏼‍♀️ He is sending DH for another sperm test, and told me to ditch the charts and opks and just Dtd either everyday or every other the two weeks around ovulation and particularly when ewcm. It feels good to have someone else in charge of it all now!

@FlapJackered glad to hear it! X

Just started using a softcup after sex. Will keep you all updated!

The softcup was very difficult to remove. 😂

@flapjackered, just popped on to see how everyone is doing and saw your post! I'm glad the Dr appointment went well and he gave you reassurance and a plan to move forward xxx

Morning ladies, how’s everyones weekends going? We went out with friends yesterday for some beer garden action and we had such a good time ☺️ Was nice to just go out, chill and have some drinks 🥂 woke up feeling fresh today and planning a chilled day!

Morning ladies, strange question from me today.
Period 2 days late so tested yesterday... We got a bfp!! Here's the thing...
OH sat on the bathroom floor with me and said let's test again when my period is a week late because we've been late before and he desperately doesn't want to get our hopes up whilst smiling ear to ear.

So are false positives not uncommon? Waiting till Friday is so hard!!!

@LindyMoe you're pregnant. False positives are rare. Faint positives before AF is due followed by AF is common enough (look up chemical pregnancy - essentially a very early miscarriage).

But you're pregnant. AF is late and you have a BFP. I'm a doctor.

Go tell your OH that you're definitely pregnant.

@ValidUser thank you! Ok going to book an appointment with the doctor... Can't quite believe it!!

@LindyMoe congratulations! ❤️ xxx

@FlapJackered - great that you had your appointment and it was reassuring :)

@ValidUser - sorry if this is a stupid question, but is the soft cup to stop flowback?

@Lozzlepop - your weekend sounds great! It was a full day of garden work for us yesterday. Tiring but worth it; we’re definitely getting there! I’m cracking on with housework today as DH is at work.

@LindyMoe - congratulations!

@ELW85 yes! Seems to have done the trick too. Very little spooge in the cup after removal. 😂

Next scan tomorrow.

@FlapJackered glad you had a good night!

@Fivebyfive2 how are you?

Sorry @FlapJackered, I meant @Lozzlepop!

@ValidUser @ELW85 thank you ladies. We were full gardening yesterday too, but feeling a bit sensitive today so going to look at some tiles instead. How fun do I sound?!

@LindyMoe congratulations xx

@LindyMoe congratulations! I can understand the apprehension as I myself had a chemical and was so excited for a week that I was actually pregnant (I tested a week before AF was due). However yours sounds positive as you're already 2 days late ☺️
@ValidUser I've never heard of this soft cup thing... off to google it!

@FlapJackered your appointment sounds very positive and sounds like great advice too!

@LindyMoe massive congratulations lovely ☺️

@ELW85 it will be so worth it in the end! I’ve been out in the garden a bit this morning, our wild flowers are all starting to flower and the garden is looking pretty ☺️ I’ve just cleaned the house and have all the windows open airing the place! DTD again last night so have deffo covered all the bases this month SMEP DONE 😂

@ValidUser thank you! How are you feeling today?

@ValidUser - ah great stuff! I do the propping my hips up with a pillow thing and not moving for 45 mins but if there was a better solution, I’d be fully on board!
How are you feeling about the scan tomorrow?

@LindyMoe - we’re knee deep in house and garden stuff too, so totally understand!

@Lozzlepop - you’re superwoman!! It feels like you need a medal after the SMEP 😂
DH has every intention to put the moves on last night, but we were too knackered after the gardening. We’ll be starting the SMEP again this week so I hope we manage it.
Sounds like you’ve had a great weekend :)