TTC 1st Baby. Keep positive thread. Please join

[MisssC3025]

Hey everyone

Please join me on my journey of TTC baby no 1 (5 months of TTC). It can be a rollercoaster of emotions and I think a positive thread of news, updates and tips is needed!

Feel free to introduce yourselves and explain where you're all at in your journeys.

@MisssC3025 probably didn't keep it horizontal as I lifted it up against the light to see it better. it was definitely there but must of been a tiny bit of colour still moving across then disappeared. Oh well ill try again in a few days if still no af. Good luck to everyone else this month ❤

This is my update today I’m worried Incase I’m getting my hopes up lol what does everyone think? I must be around 10dpo af due on Wednesday x

@MisssC3025 I would not drink at all, but that's just me! and really if it was me I wouldn't go lol I like my drink so I know I'd be tempted too much , me and bottomless are BFFs! FYI if you ever need a place try hotbox in London, never fails!

@StephyRose thanks for you lovely comment! I'm trying my hardest to stay positive ☺️☺️ good luck for 25th🤞🏼🤞🏼

@Hayleylou89 yes you probably are best waiting! Plus saves you money and you can buy a FRER with the money you've saved from buying lots x

@AL94X keep us posted !!

@Xarx123 I can see line ! It's getting stronger I can see it 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 keep us posted ! X

Thanks for tips on drinking @Rinoa and @Hey1256 update- I had like three sips so all good! Wasn't too hard!!

@Xarx123 ahhh it's definitely getting stronger! It looks promising. Fingers crossed for you! Keep us updated!

Hi all, mind if I join?
I'm 28 ttc from February, had a mc at 6 weeks in July with cycle going back to normal straight away. Ovulated today according to OPK, hopefully it will be our month. We are getting married next month so it would be amazing if it happened now

@SoonToBeMrs91 of course not :) welcome!

Sorry to hear about you mc ❤️ keep BDing and hopefully you'll get the news you want!! They news would be amazing for you. All the best for your wedding! X

Hi all it's OP here!

I'm 7dpo now (I think as my natural cycle app can't figure out when I ovulated this month, as my basal thermometer was being temperamental) I have the sorest of boobs more swollen than normal. Had a painful twinge in side/back yesterday.

I'm trying to stay positive, but today DP and I had a huge argument over the littlest thing (which we both identified was because we are so nervous about TTC as it's really getting to us!) worried the stress level I got up to this morning may have a big effect!

Would love some comments of positivity, as I'm feeling quite low today 😞

Hope you're all well xx

@MisssC3025 @MisssC3025 don't worry these things happen. As long as you've identified it's the stress talking you can take a step back and try again. Allow yourself a quick scream into the pillow or cry lol then move on, at least I try that !

Didn't realise we were close on CDs! I'm 6dpo going to try and hold out until 30th September to test lol

Bless you @MisssC3025. The night DP went to sleep last week because he was tired when we should have been DTD, I cried for about 3 hours straight on the sofa ... I was just so stressed and disappointed so I totally get it.

You may very well be pregnant so keep faith in that. ❤ I dont know why we get so stressed about it when women fall pregnant and have babies every single day ... why is it so ridiculous that it could be us too? I'm finding that I am talking myself out when I really should be talking myself in.

Dont beat yourself up too much. You are only human. If you can, have a nice lazy day, watch something you love on TV and eat your favourite dinner. Cuddle and joke.

One way or another you will have a baby. 💗💙

Update on my test: line was super faint and I was 11DPO so I'm not holding out much hope. Still have random dull period like pains for over 24 hours now - no period, not due until Wed 25th. Weird 🤷🏼‍♀️

Aww OP, sorry to hear about that. But these things happen! Try not to get too worried about it all. Me and DP had a row on Friday again all because of TTC it's crazy how stressful it can be. But I always think anything that's important and you really want in life is never going to be easy! As long as you've realised what's causing the issues then all should be fine! Have yourself a nice bath and face mask or something today to help bring stress levels down! Always helps me (and is definitely my plan for tonight haha)

@SoonToBeMrs91 wow your story sounds so much like mine. I'm 28 and we have been ttc #1 since January and I had a mc in July at 6 nearly 7 weeks. I ovulated either Friday or yesterday according to my opk (actually the first positive opk I've had since mc although I have had 2 af since so may have just missed it). We were married in December last year so coming up for our 1 year anniversary soon! Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Hope this month is a successful one for us both 🤞🏼

@Rinoa @StephyRose @Jurassiclover

Girlies thanks so much for your messages literally read your comments and teared up! I'm so emotional hope it's not a sign of AF! Hope you're all well! @StephyRose You said you've seen a faint line at 11dpo that sounds promising??? Any pics?

I just chilled out and DP made a roast (h felt guilty for the argument) and I'm now going to watch TV until bed time! @Jurassiclover A face mask sounds like
an amazing idea 👍😂 I have a fair few!

@Rinoa let's keep each other sane 😂❤️

No idea why that went bold 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

@MisssC3025 same! I've been buying loads recently hahaha 😂, got myself a nice hair mask and a face mask for tonight well and truly plan on chilling out! Aww bless your DP hahaha, at least you guys have made up!

@Jurassiclover great idea!

How are you feeling with it all? When's your AF due? X

Hi @MisssC3025 and everyone,

Why does Sunday night roll around so soon? Literally cant wait for next weekend already ...

Feel ridiculous for posting this but here goes. It's a real squinter! 🤣 Will try again tomorrow morning at 13DPO but if not, on to next month. I'm going to try that Sperm Meets Egg plan.

Plus I bought that Concieve Plus Fertility Lubricant ... 🙈 I'm a consumers dream, I know!!

Won't let me post a photo. I'll try again ....

Oops sorry for the double (now triple!) post 🙈

Hey! @StephyRose I can see it so so faintly! Omg fingers crossed for you! Try again in next few days and let us know! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Yes I'm going to try that plan to next month if AF arrives! Haha I've been considering pre seed or any others too and folic acid. Have any of you started taking those?

@StephyRose I totally see a super faint line hoe it gets darker for you ! 🤞

@MisssC3025 Thanks for being a cheerleader!! It is ridiculously faint but I keep thinking it's not pure white though ... I'll try again tomorrow and let you all know. I'm hopeful but at the same time its cycle #1 so I'll pick myself and start again.

I'm taking folic acid and these tablets called Vital DHA. They are Omega 3 fish oils and they are for pregnancy and pre-conception. They are meant to be good at preserving egg health. See? I've bought it hook, line and sinker. Love a gimmick me! I might try Concieve Plus for next cycle but if not, I'll try PreSeed. Heard great things about both.

Another reason I'm really putting pressure on myself is that I'm a secondary school teacher and the perfect time to fall is Nov/Dec for a September baby so that you almost get a full year off and the maternity pay works out best that way. For example if I had a baby in June/July which wouldn't be the end of the world, I'd actually get paid less for August/the holiday than I usually would. So a lot of teachers plan to fall in Winter and so many colleagues actually do🤣

I think that is why I am trying every gimmick going. 😋

Thank you!! I think DP would think he had super sperm 🤣😋

Meant to tag @Rinoa in that last message 😋 x

@StephyRose sorry for the typo 😂 obviously meant to put hope* !