TTC Baby number 1 - Looking for buddies

[Hewie30]

Hi Ladies 🙋,

I'm new to the forum so thought I'd look for some TTC buddies.
I'm 30 and TTC baby number 1, I came off the pill beginning of May and had a withdrawal bleed a few days later then got my first AF 4 weeks after that. Last month I sadly had a chemical it was gutting seeing the faint line go but I guess it wasn't my time!
AF arrived on time Sunday so looks like my cycle ranges from 34-35 days.
I'm currently taking pregnacare and using the Ovia app for ovulation, I'm thinking if I don't concieve by month 6 I'll try ovulation sticks. Onward to month 4 I go 🤣

@Hewie30
I'm not sure really . Not thinking positive as I don't wanna set myself up for a fail lol
Yeah I guess the taste thing is unique but who knows 🤷‍♀️
I'm kinda scared to think Ohhh maybe I could be coz if I do and I get AF I'll be more gutted
Never been pregnant before so literally no idea what I should be feeling or not feeling
I have been such a moody bi**h tho this week but again could be AF

Ahhh ok fair enough. At least now though you can look forward to the next cycle. do you track ovulation ? X

@lifesforlivingandloving Yeah of course I can understand that, letting yourself believe you are and being positive that this is it and getting AF or a negative is a massive blow. It's okay to be positive but I agree not to think too much into the symptoms. Fingers crossed this is it for you 😊. Hopefully we'll be a lucky thread! 🤞. When are you going to test? Are you going to wait until your late or test on Friday/Saturday? Xx

@Hewie30 aww yay! It is hard it seems that we have to be waiting forever to do a test, those people who are like 26 days long must feel like it flies by! 😅 I'm on CD14 where abouts are you?

We're getting on OK DTD every other day and noticed my OPKs are starting to darken up but no where near positive yet x

@Hewie30 thank you I hope yours is soon too!

I'm literally counting every day until I can take a test. I'm away on holiday too this weekend typical!

@flossy12 Haha! Oh my god yeah, their so lucky having short cycles 😂, definatly must feel quicker for them to get to the fertile period 😂. I feel I'm waiting ages to get there! So glad you feel the same pain as me 😂. That's not too bad! I'm only day 4, I've just finished AF today so long way to go 😟 xx

Hope you don't mind me joining! I'm 31 and came off the pill in May, TTC #1 (but only started "trying" last month). My cycles have settled to around 28 days, but AF is a LOT lighter than it was... I'm hoping this won't matter.

I've tried temping but haven't had much luck with it as I'm a light sleeper, and am also using Ovia. So far I haven't had a positive opk (although they do get a bit darker), so I've splashed out on some Clearblue digital ovulation test for the next cycle. AF arrived today so just want the next 2 weeks to hurry up now!

I know always feel like I'm waiting weeks 😂😂 @Hewie30 aww god no 😭 I'm Getting closer to OV and seriously can't wait ha! X

@jade218 Thanks hun ❤️.

Typical!! But hopefully that'll keep you busy? Xx

@Hewie30

Yes I hope we are all lucky really soon!

I will wait until Saturday I think and then test as we're going on a day out Sunday involving drinking and I won't want to drink if I'm pregnant obviously so I'll test so I know whether I can drink or not x I hope it's positive and then I'll be the sober one lol x

Luck to all again x

@Hewie30 it's bloody tiring! Only one cycle but doing the deed every day for 8 days is hard lol

@Hewie30 We've been together for about 6 years and just got married in June 😊 What about you and your SO?

@Lifesforlivingandloving Fingers crossed for your test on Saturday, I know what you mean about suddenly noticing all these things you never paid attention to! I think I need a new hobby to stop thinking about all this so much 😁

@Jade218 Woah, every day for 8 days is quite the commitment! Have a fab time on your holiday, are you going anywhere nice?

@Raizelrea - I know! I appreciate they say every other day is fine but I'm 33 I need things to progress as quickly as possible lol so every day counts IMO.

We are off to Edinburgh I can't wait!

How's your journey with TTC so far?

@Jade218 Early days for us really, we stoped using protection in June after our wedding, though didn't really TTC in July due to illness, so I'm just on cycle 1 or 2. I'm 31, trying to be somewhat relaxed about it for now and see how it goes, will see if we reevaluate. I'm sure my OH would enjoy the 8 consecutive days haha! Have a great time in Edinburgh, the last weekend of Fringe will be really fun with everyone getting more relaxed, plus it will take your mind of things a bit 😊

Yes definately!! I'm Hoping to test Friday so that I can enjoy a few drinks if it's negative lol

Thanks Hun X

@flossy12 I knooow so long to go 🙄. Yaaay I bet 😂, it takes a while to come that when it arrives you get excited haha! Fingers crossed it's your month 🤞🤞. Are you using opks? Xx

@jade218 Wowza everyday for 8 days is definitely a commitment! 🤪. Every other day is tiring enough 😂😂 xx

@Raizelrea Awh congratulations!! ❤️. Wouldn't it be amazing for you to get your positive soon, what a year you'd have 😍. We've been together 5 years in October 🙂❤️ xx

@jellybott Welcome hun! No don't worry the fact your periods are lighter doesn't matter 🙂. Mine seem to be lighter and shorter off the pill aswell, it's a great plus to being off! It's great you have short cycles too.
Oh really? That's fustrating! I've heard some people have had issues with getting positives on then, hopefully the clearblue ones will be better for you x

@Hewie30 yeah! Started my daily OPKs 3 days ago they are getting slightly darker but still classed as negative 😅 I'm hoping so! If not we will be post pining to around end of nov/dec time x

@flossy12 I've done the OPKS it's my first month off the pill and it's the same as the Flo app predicted, my periods have always been fairly regular. Apparently for it to be a positive for ovulation the test line needs to be just as dark as the control line. Wishing you lots of luck x

@Hewie30 trying daily whilst ovulating and last week we were also quite frequent in DTD. Xxx

Hey all 😃

Hope its okay to join in, new to this app! Im 25 TTC.. had a MMC in June which was unplanned and happened very quickly after coming off the pill to give myself a break after 10 years.. like literally fell pregnant within the first 4 weeks did not even get the chance to have a cycle... obviously had too many wines whilst sunning it up in Tenerife with OH🤭

Having a MMC at 12 week scan (baby stopped growing at 7 weeks) it has made us want to get pregnant more than ever so first month of TTC.

On CD 21, according to FLO app I was ovulating 16-20th so been DTD for the last 8 days, sometimes more than once.. my OH must think his xmas's have came all at once 😂💁🏽‍♀️

What is strange though is my nipples feel very much like they did when I was pregnant with the MMC very stingy and puffy but surely I could not have symptoms this quickly unless I ovulated early hmm... I think we all get crazy with telling ourselfs we have all the symptoms and google is somehow our wingman all of a sudden 😆

Hope everybody gets that BFP and in the mean time we can all share our experiences and hype each other up bcoz im sure the men are bored of listening to us by now 🤦🏽‍♂️😂❤️

@AliSxo yeah my line was just as strong as the control line last cycle, thank you' I'll be keeping you all updated as usual 😆😆 xx

Stomach cramps are starting ..... I have a bad feeling the ugly AF is on her way and she's very unwelcome 😳

Hope you ladies don't mind me joining 🙈

TTC baby no. 2 with my partner of just over 18 months. (I know it's very early in our relationship but we're both ready & it's mutual decision)

I'm 27 OH is 30
My DD was a huge(!!!) surprise & is 6 in January!
Had the Merina coil removed 06/06/19 (was suffering migraines at the time & after consulting an optician - I worked in an opticians at the time - & doctors narrowed it down to coil) after 4 years. Was prescribed a month of Cerelle for 1 month to see how I got on with it. After the month was up & after massive discussions with OH we decided to cut it & see what happens for the rest of the year & then start "trying" trying on 2020. I consulted doctor on this & he OK'd it.

Bit of a back story;
I was 20 when I caught with DD & never wanted children AT ALL! Her father was & still is an absolute arsehole & did a runner when I was 11+5 with her. Was not involved throughout the pregnancy. I had a really rough time when PG with her - in & out of hospital with hyperemesis, blood transfusions, reduced movements... basically a horrendous time. With all of that plus my age & not wanting children I had severe pre & post-natal depression (my DD was technically a still born but she is now an amazing little human who I love with my whole heart!) - which resulted in my mother looking after her since she was 3 months old. There's a whole mess that goes with that. But I digress...

So me & my OH are ready for a baby together. We don't currently live together but 2020 is our year 🏡💍👰🏼🤵🏼🤰🏼

Got a huge BFN today & cried my eyes out. I was almost certain this month would be our month but it clearly isn't meant to be 😭😭😭 I had ALL the early symptoms but bleat blue digital confirmed it In big nasty capitals NOT PREGNANT 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Currently taking SevenSeas TTC vitamins. I quit smoking & drinking, changing my diet & using OPKs & Flo.

AF is due 27/08 (when I'm staying at FIL's, typical 😅)
Still charting OV but getting frustrated.

It may be the social pressure but in the last 4 days 6 of my team members (I'm a supervisor of an "affordable luxury" fashion brand) have asked me if I'm pregnant- which I'm obviously not! - or "when the next one due?" & it's destroying me!

Anywayyyyyyyyy... I'm so sorry for the extraordinarily long post.

Huge amount of love, luck & babydust to you all 🤞🏻🍀♥️