TTC First Baby Thread 20

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@ValidUser you are welcome! 😂

How’s everyone doing?
EWCM has shown up but still have a flashing smiley so staying on track to DTD every other day. Hoping to try and make this cycle more romantic and less task-based but it’s hard (mind the pun!)

@ELW85 I’ve had 4 days of the flashing smiley and watery CM. I’m hoping it will be a static smiley soon. What is strange is that my cheap OPKs have been really negative. There has been barely a line at all. My temps haven’t shot up yet so I don’t think I’ve ovulated yet.

@XjustagirlX - I’m having a similar issue with my IC OPKs! I’m thinking I’ll Ov Monday if last cycles are anything to go by, but I’d expect it to be ramping up way more than it is at the minute!
Fingers crossed for you :)

Hi ladies!

Got back from our fab holiday to Majorca yesterday. Was so relaxing, and made the most of being all inclusive.
Anyway, boobs felt sore on plane on way there and most of the time we were there on and off. I've had cramps the past few days and been waiting for the pre AF spotting to start. Fertility friend had be as due yesterday so did an IC this morning followed by a FRER and I can't believe it!!
I really don't feel that different and sad excited as I am I'm worried it'll be a chemical!

@LikeTheFruit delighted for you! (Not always, but chemicals tend to be fainter.) Congratulations!

@Imjustme2019 Thank you lovely and glad to hear you are feeling better x

@ValidUser Good luck post-trigger!! I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you for the next two weeks x

@ELW85 Hope you get that static smiley really soon!

@LikeTheFruit Ah, Congratulations! Great news xx

@LikeTheFruit - congratulations!!

@MrsEG - thank you so much :) how are you doing, and how were/was (too early for appropriate grammatical thoughts!) the Lakes?

@LikeTheFruit that's wonderful news, congratulations. You've had a relaxing time which has probably really helped with conception. How long were you away for? Xxx

Not looking good for me AF due and temp drop this morning by quite a bit, we weren't really DTD that much this cycle so not a surprise really

Congratulations @LikeTheFruit

Thanks @ValidUser!! Got absolutely every limb/finger/phalange cross for you this cycle xxx

Thanks @MrsEG hope your scan goes well this week (if I remember correctly)

Thanks @Imjustme2019 we were away for one week. Was very relaxing. I've no idea how many dpo I am as my OPKs got darkish then faded with no peak despite multiple tests a day. Fingers crossed your temp did is implantation.

Thanks @MrsH497 Hope you're well!

Morning ladies ☺️

@ELW85 it does start to get a bit chore like doesn’t it? We had about a good 4 says off after SMEP and I think we were both glad of
The rest 😂

@XjustagirlX my IC don’t really progress they are negative and then BOOM dark! Don’t give up hope!

@LikeTheFruit massive congratulations lovely, look at that line!!! Good old Majorca- maybe I’ll have the same luck 🤞🏻How many DPO are you?

@MrsEG how are you? How were the Lakes?

Currently 9DPO and starting to crack 🙈 really want to rest but know I should hold on! DP asked if I had tested last night and told him it was too early but I do have some FRERs arriving tomorrow 😬 DP is away on a work trip on Tuesday and will be back late so might test then? I am so so tired, have had rubbish sleeps this weekend coz it’s been so warm so know I’m going to struggle through this week if I don’t catch up on sleep tonight! Pretty blustery here, what’s everyone got planned for Sunday?

@Lozzlepop - it’s way more difficult than it would have been when we were younger, haha! Proud of DH though; he’s putting the effort in 😂

I think testing on Tuesday sounds reasonable - I prefer to not test when DH is around so you can get your head together.
Got absolutely everything crossed for you :)

Just in from coffee with an old work mate, so housework awaits.
Hope everyone else is having a more glamorous time!

Thanks @LikeTheFruit!

So everyone, time for my daily overshare - loads of ewcm today after trigger on Friday. Didn't have this last time. Not complaining!

Told to dtd Monday morning. Technically 1am counts as that, so may go late tonight. I feel like we don't get as much jizz in me when we're both tired. 😂

@ValidUser - that’s great news! Definitely no such thing as oversharing here.
My EWCM is being a bit elusive this month, had some but I also think it’ll be Tuesday before I Ov as I haven’t got my peak yet.

@Lozzlepop thanks so much lovely. I honestly can't believe it. I've not been actively symptoms spotting but the more I've been thinking about it the more I've found lol. I'm not sure what dpo I am as never got peak on OPKs. But looking at temps I think I'm about 13-15dpo. Somewhere around there. Hope the Majorcan sun has brought you good news too!

This probably seems like a silly question. So got my BFP now, should I just carry on with my pre-conception pregnacare vitamins until I've finished packet or should I more straight onto pregnancy ones?

@LikeTheFruit -I'd go to the pregnacare.

Ladies, quick question - my LH is ramping up and I'm expecting the surge at some point late tonight/tomorrow morning.
I don't think we'll manage another 3 nights in a row, so when would you DTD:

• Tonight and tomorrow

-Tomorrow and Tuesday?

@ELW85 @Lozzlepop The Lakes were fab, we were so lucky with the weather! I was really tired, and found some of the longer hikes quite challenging, but it was really lovely and relaxing - just what we needed! I am doing okay, seeing my consultant tomorrow for a check up and then if all seems well a scan the following week. How are you doing?

@LikeTheFruit The only things you actually need are the folic acid and vitamin D, so if they are in your pack then carry on. I have moved on to Pregnacare Max though, just for the Omega too. Totally up to you :)

@ELW85 deffo, I needed less sleep back then 😂 I’ve just woke up from an hour and a half nap and I’m still snoozy 🙈 we went for lunch and just had a lazy afternoon! Will feel less of a need to test once I’m back to work!

@ValidUser that sounds positive good luck for your late night/ early morning sesh!

@LikeTheFruit fingers crossed ☺️ Going to try and hold out till later in the week to test! I would say there’s probably no harm staying in the preconception ones but if you have the pregnancy ones swap over ☺️

@MrsEG - pleased you enjoyed the lakes! I’m good thanks, just trying to figure out when to DTD (I don’t think we can manage another 3 nights in a row!)
I bet you’re kind of looking forward to seeing the consultant? I know it’ll all go really well for you :)

@likethefruit, congratulations!! What a line 🙂 Sounds like you had a fab holiday too! Xx

When I was ttc I just took folic acid with vit D but after my bfp in May I swapped to pregnancy ones. Like @MrsEG I wanted one with the omega capsules, but I take the Boots Pregnancy Plus ones. They're similar to Pregacare Max, it's just that I find them a little easier to swallow. Xxx

@ELW85 I would say tonight and tomorrow 🤞🏻

@MrsEG sounds like you’ve had a fab time away ☺️ That’s good that you are seeing the consultant and that you are getting a scan so soon! I’m good, really tired today even after a nap which is annoying. Into the 2nd half of the TWW now and it’s staring to drive me crazy very slowly 😂😂

@fivebyfive2 👋🏻 how are you doing?

Thanks @Lozzlepop! I might do another OPK this evening and figure it out from there 😊
I’m probably over thinking!

Hi all just popping my head in to say I'm still around. Will be back very shortly as this time away from ttc turned out to be much needed! @LikeTheFruit congratulations that's amazing!!

Hope all is well with everyone, didn't even realise you started a new thread for a moment!

Speak soon 🤗

Morning ladies, happy Monday! Back to work for me today 😩 glad the sun is shining at least!
This cycle has officially confused me. Should be 15dpo today, but had a bfn yesterday and no AF symptoms apart from some slight cramping on Saturday. Have had a lot of EWCM this morning though 🤔
CD45 today. I just want AF to come so I can start a normal cycle again!!

@LikeTheFruit huge congratulations!! So pleased for you! I think the pregnanacare packs say you can continue the conception tablets until your pack is finished and then switch to the pregnancy ones.

@ELW85 hope you got your positive OPK! I think day before ovulation and day of is best! Would that be tonight and tomorrow? Tbh even if you did it last night and tonight, it's still enough! Well done for managing to DTD every other day this cycle! It does get quite tiring!

@MrsEG glad you had a nice time away at the Lakes. Good luck with your consultant appointment today. Hope all goes well and this week flies by for your scan next week!! 🤞🏽

@Lozzlepop think testing tomorrow is probably best (or if you can hold out, Thursday! But I know it's easier said than done. I always test early 🙈). I usually POAS without DH around. Less pressure that way 😂
When is AF due for you? Lots of wishes for a bfp!! 🤞🏽

@Mrskcam glad your time away from TTC is good. Sometimes we all need a break from this stressful journey! See you back when you're ready :)

@ValidUser loads of EWCM sounds really positive! Hope you managed the early morning deed with enough jizz!! 😂

Hope you all have a lovely start to the week xxx