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

[littlelisa34]

@tryingforbabyone I did look into it but we have a pretty good schedule now so I didn't actually follow through with the plan but you never know I suppose loads of women do it that way.

[tryingforbabyone]

@littlelisa34 yeah I've read some good things about it so I think it'll be worth a try next month for me and my OH. Think I may also try the pre seed.

[littlelisa34]

@tryingforbabyone yeah definitely raises the odds by there being the little swimmers there by the time you ovulate so can't do any harm.. think you can download a plan from offline somewhere too

[tryingforbabyone]

@littlelisa34 yeah I've found a plan. We do BD working up to ovulation but I fear it may be too much so will be interesting to try.

@Ginfizz90 how are you feeling?

[Ginfizz90]

@tryingforbabyone thanks so much for asking. I feel absolutely fine in myself, just a bit of a head ache that I can't shift and my boobs are tender but nothing crazy.

I'm still in total shock, even though we all try and want it so much you never really believe it will happen.

My husband is away on business lands tomorrow I haven't told him yet, really wanted to tell him face to face I'm dying to tell him!!! Trying to think of a good way 😂

How are you doing? X

[tryingforbabyone]

@Ginfizz90 oh wow how exciting! I bet you can't wait, what a lovely surprise for him!
It must feel so surreal, I can't imagine what it'll eventually feel like
I'm feeling pretty normal so not holding out much hope but in the back of my mind still praying as only 3dpo!

[Ginfizz90]

@tryingforbabyone I totally thought I was out this month!!

Keep those positive vibes!!

Attached yesterday's digitals and my chart if anybody temps I really like it! Xx

[May2311]

@Ginfizz90 what a lovely set of test with a nice strong line! I bet it was such an amazing feeling seeing the actual word “pregnant” 😊

[Ginfizz90]

@May2311 it was so wonderful! Still very much sinking in.

Wishing you all the best for this cycle x

[littlelisa34]

@tryingforbabyone yeah it does seem a lot but I think that's the point no chance of missing ovulation it covers every day of your fertile window and more..

[littlelisa34]

@Ginfizz90 lovely to see your tests so happy for women when they get there BFP must be such an amazing feeling.. you wouldn't say you had any out and out symptoms then that made you think you were 100% pregnant?

[littlelisa34]

@Izzimai20031998 how are you doing? Hope your well..

[Blossomingflower94]

hello

Please can I join?

TTC cycle 1. DP finally gave us the 'go ahead'. Really happy he waited until he was ready, now I know we will both be happy when we get a BFP.

Any tips or advice on ovulation prediction would be great. I don't think i'll be able to temperature graph as I work varied shifts.

Are the cheap ovulation kits on amazon worth it? Considering getting some.

Good luck to all those in their TWW, I get the feeling its going to be a long two weeks when I get there!!

[May2311]

@Blossomingflower94 welcome to the madness🙈

I use the amazon ones and they have worked for me so far( as in I have had positives) some people struggle to get a positive with them though but from CD12-16 I tend to test twice a day to make sure I don’t miss it.

TWW is a long one but I find mumsnet threads do help as most people are in similar positions 😊

Hope it’s not too long a journey for you to get that BFP!

[Blossomingflower94]

@May2311 Thanks for the info! I feel like i'm diving into a pit of unknown ... haven't let myself get too carried away with research prior to now as I've wanted kids for about 2 years now but DP hasn't felt ready.

Time to start googling!

[tryingforbabyone]

@Blossomingflower94 I use clear blue and test in the morning and they've been great for me, they clearly tell you when you are ovulating but are a little more pricey.

@littlelisa34 I've just brought some preseed in preparation for next month. How are you feeling today? How many dpo are you now?

@Ginfizz90 how was it telling your husband? Did you think of a cute way to reveal it?

[Blossomingflower94]

@tryingforbabyone Thanks! I think ill try for a couple of months without an OPK and then purchase if we aren't in the 'lucky few'.

@Ginfizz90 HUUUUUGE congratulations :D Lovely to come on this forum and see good news. Hope you had fun telling your DP :)

[littlelisa34]

@tryingforbabyone I'm 8 dpo today not feeling super positive.. couldn't really sleep last night and woke up early not had anything really bit of very mild AF type cramps and some really odd dreams and that's it. How are you? The pre seed is a lot runnier than normal stuff aswell 😁

[littlelisa34]

@Blossomingflower94 i use clearblue too and they've always been really good for me.. couldn't get a reading on the cheaper ones but may work for you, do you already know around the time that you ovulate??

[tryingforbabyone]

@littlelisa34 I'm 5dpo now and feeling much the same, havnt been sleeping weird and having very strange dreams about babies too! This month more than ever I can't seem to stop thinking about it! Last night i also had a really strange warm sensation my tummy all evening but I'm sure that's me just over thinking things!

[littlelisa34]

@tryingforbabyone dreaming about babies is supposed to be a really good sign hun when is AF due?? I feel similar this month I think it's because I don't feel so positive about This cycle for some reason.. normally my symptoms list is as long as my arm although it's obviously been in my head cause haven't got pregnant yet but this month nothing at all really apart from the odd thing.. HATE THE WAITING.. 🤯🤬x

[Ginfizz90]

@littlelisa34 I definitely had a few different symptoms to other months, my left boob was tender from about 6dpo and usually both of them
start to get a little tender the day before Af.

I also had intense cramps for a few seconds 5dpo and a temp dip 6dpo followed by a rise.

I used the CB digital ovulation tests as my cycles range from 28-35 days so that definitely helped.

Wishing you all the luck!!

@tryingforbabyone I put a little baby grow that said "I love my daddy" and the digi test in a box, he was thrilled 😁 early days though and anything can happen at this point but just have to think positive for now 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[littlelisa34]

@Ginfizz90 I'm so pleased for you, both of you must be so happy 😁 slightly personal but would you say you had an increase/decrease in your CM? Have you had any cramping since you got your BFP?

[tryingforbabyone]

@littlelisa34 I know the feeling it's awful! I feel like I'm in a complete baby bubble! It's all I'm thinking about. I'm going to a wedding today and not going to drink just in case! My AF is due next Sunday/ Monday.

@Ginfizz90 oh how cute!!! So happy for you

[May2311]

@littlelisa34 @tryingforbabyone I really hope it goes quickly for you both! Are you going to wait till AF is due to test? I’m in the “other TWW” as in waiting for ovulation to occur and that seems to be dragging!! I am hoping this means when I finally get to TWW it goes quickly 🙄🙈

I have also heard that weird baby dreams is a good sign also!