TTC first baby

[Izzimai20031998]

Hi,
I'm on cycle 5 of TTC with first child. I used clear blue advanced ovulation test for the first time last month and have purchased another one to use this month also. I'm on day 7 of this cycle and am planning on starting ovulation testing on day 12 as I ovulated on day 17 last month. I have a pretty regular 27 day cycle (no longer than 29 days).
I know it's still early days but I feel like it's never going to happen. I can't imagine actually getting a positive result. Is anyone else in a similar position and want to be on this journey with me?
Thanks x

[Ginfizz90]

Wow that's good going!!

I got my peak last Sunday and we dtd Saturday Sunday and Tuesday 😊 probably should have done Monday too but we weren't in the mood x

[Izzimai20031998]

Hopefully it hasn't disadvantaged us though. We're both teachers so lots of spare time at the moment haha

[Izzimai20031998]

When are all you ladies AFs due? I'm due around the 18th-20th I'm already getting nervous about the disappointment and I'm not even 1 dpo!

[Ginfizz90]

My AF is due 11th/12th August boobs a bit tender but think that's usual for me at this time. 😊

[May2311]

@littlelisa34 thanks! It sounds interesting though and I’ve heard that before about a cold uterus!

@Izzimai20031998 we aren’t forcing it, and just doing it when we are in the mood🙄 hubby is also a teacher so has more energy than me at the moment so around every other day. Although in my fertile window, we will plan it more and aim for every day for a few days.

It’s terrible really as I start my new cycle, first counting down to positive ovulation test, then counting down TWW and then waiting for AF to arrive!!! I am trying to be more chilled but it’s difficult because I know in my mind the steps!!

[Izzimai20031998]

@May2311 I know exactly how you feel! I feel like I'm constantly on a countdown and makes the months go past so quick. I'm constantly looking for new things to improve our chances! I just can't imagine getting that BFP!

[May2311]

@Izzimai20031998 😂😂😂 I know!!! I’ve just been researching pre seed tonight🙈 anything that will help get that BFP sooner. In all honesty though all this extra stuff probably doesn’t even help- what will be will be! I am just so used to planning and organising I hate not being able to plan for this!!!

[Izzimai20031998]

@May2311 omg I am the total and I literally plan EVERYTHING! To the point where my OH has to tell me to stop so with this being so out of my control I find it even harder!
I feel like because nothing has happened yet 5 cycles in there must be a problem but I guess it's the case for sooo many people you just don't ever hear about it!

[May2311]

@Izzimai20031998 what are we like!😂 At least I’m not the only one. We will get there I am sure- it’s just hard not knowing when!! My sister spent 2.5 years of trying, she was just about to start IVF( as in she actually went to the clinic for the first treatment), they ran bloods and she was pregnant( with twins as well!) So it did end up happening naturally for her but the fact that it took so long makes me so nervous.

[littlelisa34]

@Izzimai20031998 my af is due around 16/17th but hopefully she won't arrive.. least you have had your peak slightly earlier this month less time to wait for ovulation which is always a good thing in my book. Would be lovely to get a bfp for your partners birthday 😁 I've heard every day is slightly too much because sperm need time to regenerate but I don't think it can do any harm at all especially if it wasn't just for conception purposes so definitely can't be a bad thing..
@May2311 I've used pre seed since the beginning of TTC hasn't given me much help so far but it's sperm friendly so really can't do any harm.

[littlelisa34]

@Ginfizz90 strong cramps is good.. are you planning on testing early??

[Ginfizz90]

@littlelisa34 I tested this morning 8dpo and definitely negative. Still early I guess 🤷‍♀️

[May2311]

@Ginfizz90 still early days! When is AF due?

@littlelisa34 how long have you been trying? I can’t decide whether to try it. Hubby just says I need to give things time and laughs at me trying to plan it and find ways to improve chances ( he has the mindset that it will happen when it happens) 🙄😂😂

[littlelisa34]

@Ginfizz90 yeah it is definitely still early days don't be too disappointed although I know that's a lot easier said than done but keeping my fingers crossed for you..
@May2311 I'm on my 5th cycle now how about you? I did a lot of research before hand and I tried to establish some sort of plan and what I was going to use/take and pre seed got such good reviews I decided to get it because regardless it definitely can't hinder the process.. but a lot of things I did on months 1-3 have sort of fallen by the way side now but I'm always on the look out for new things to do or try.. I think for men it is slightly easier because during that tww I think the time passes so much easier for a man, well for my man definitely 😁..

[AlmostLondoner]

Hi girls, I am new here. TTC 1, currently 10dpo.

My symptoms:
Day of ovulation - weird feeling in belly, like emptiness
1dpo - cramps
3dpo - sometimes cramps after bm and boobs sore (never sore so early)
7dpo - brief feeling of warmness in belly, like burning but not painful, BFN
8dpo - BFN
9dpo - boobs even worse, faint line, nausea
10 dpo - boobs still sore, nausea and faint line

Not sure if the photo shows it good, it's a test from Poundland.

Should I hope?

[AlmostLondoner]

I have the same! Due on Sunday

[Ginfizz90]

Thanks ladies 😊 AF due on Sunday/Monday. It's my birthday Wednesday and it would make the most wonderful birthday present!!!


@AlmostLondoner I can definitely see a line!!!

[AlmostLondoner]

@Ginfizz90 good that I am not alone! 😊

[littlelisa34]

Hi @AlmostLondoner I can't definitely see a faint line and your symptoms sound good so fat I would wait a few days and maybe take a frer test and that should give you a more readable result hun good luck 😁
@Ginfizz90 that would be the best birthday present ever!!!!😀

[Izzimai20031998]

@AlmostLondoner wow that's exciting and looks good!

[Izzimai20031998]

@littlelisa34 I heard that too but figured there was no point in refusing if we both wanted it as surely there must be some sperm that could fertilise the egg if it's going to! If not then I guess we try again next month a little less regular and just hope that all happen soon! only 1dpo and feel like I'm wishing my life away waiting and preying for symptoms!

[AlmostLondoner]

@Izzimai20031998 thank you! I am so nervous, scared and excited at the same time. Scared to test again!

[Izzimai20031998]

@littlelisa34 do you use preseed as a lubricant or just for the sake of helping with conception?

[Izzimai20031998]

@AlmostLondoner what cycle are you on?

[AlmostLondoner]

@Izzimai20031998 first cycle trying, have app. 32 days long. 10dpo.