TTC baby #1

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Hi ladies . I’ve just finished my period today and my husband and I are now going to start ttc our first baby after having my Mirena removed last week.
Is anyone else TTC this month ? I’ve ordered some ovulation tests after I said I wouldn’t because I’ve read so many success stories on them so I thought I might as well just so I have some in case !

I’d love for people to share their journey with me ! I’m 24, 25 in two weeks . So excited for our journey . I’m trying to figure out this whole lingo on here and stuff sorry! X

I feel I’m in the same boat - want to maximise chances, but don’t want to make myself and DH feel that DTD is a chore! This month my temps are still low but I’m almost sure I’ve ovulated due to OPKs, CM and cervix, so might not bother with temping next month. It’s annoying as when I temped just out of interest for three months earlier this year it worked perfectly and rose exactly when I’d expect ovulation!

@Itsemily I just haven’t mentioned OPK results to my husband and we are just DTD every other day between about CD 10 and CD17. But if I know there was a positive OPK I might initiate DTD in the morning rather than the evening or vice versa to have a better shot. Might that work for you as then your DH doesn’t need to know the results? We also find DTD every other day for the whole month a bit much!

I think I’m 4dpo and I’m going to break my own rule and do a first response test next Friday as it’s my 30th birthday and I’ve got a whole weekend planned, and would feel bad drinking loads without at least testing!

Anybody else get really nervous to test in case it's negative. I'm 2 days late but I can't bring myself to test in case I get a BFN 🙈

@notalwaysalondoner I have given up on the prospect of DTD everyday or even every other day! I think as long as we can do as many as possible between cd10 and cd17 we show be good. But how often we actually end up doing it will depend on if it is mid week or weekends! We are definitely more enthusiastic at the weekend because we aren't so busy and tired!

@Itsemily That sounds stressful for both you and DH. Maybe you can start using OPKs but in secret? Seems like it will be hard for your DH if he get into the mindset of every time you want to DTD it's because of TTC! Hope you have a good spa day!

@CurbsideProphet I've never tried a Pilates class? Is it fun? I'm more of a solo gym goer rather than joining in a group class but I do enjoy the odd yoga class 👍

Btw, is anyone else finding that they produce loads more CM now they are off birth control? This might be a bit tmi but I find that I feel very wet down there all the time since coming off the pill! I'm going to have to get some panty liners I think 😬

@Konbanwa I hear you about feeling more inclined to DTD at the weekend
I really like my Pilates class. It's not in a gym, so there aren't any mirrors and as it's mat based I can't really see what everyone else is doing. It's so good for my back and neck, especially as I spend all of my time either sitting at a desk or driving.

@itsheapsswell I've had to avoid OPKs completely and just track my periods to assume when I will ovulate. I know if I start with OPKs I would get very hung up on it and it would become another thing to worry about (I'm a worrier) . I know I must be ovulating because I get the EWCM and I have a steady cycle.

@notalwaysalondner we must be similar in cycle I’m about 5 dpo and testing next Friday what a 30th birthday gift that would be. My temps are low but showing a drop and then peak during ovulation so I’m staying positive. Ive just been watching friends with Rachel pregnant and Monica trying god I got all emotional. This is my 3rd cycle and first time it’s hit me that I am trying for a baby and how much I want it and it’s overwhelmingly. Anyone else had that feeling?

@Jonesbabynumber1 I had the exact same feeling in my last cycle. I took a pregnancy test even though I knew it would be a BFN, and I was really upset when I got the result. That really solidified for me how much I really want this!

Now I'm just dealing with the stress of TTC! I wish it was as simple as just deciding that we are ready for a baby and that's it!

@Konbanwa it’s a horrible feeling and it almost feels like the more I want it surely the more likely it will happen but obviously that’s so far from the truth. I think this will be a very hard month if I get a BFN x

@gemgem1401 yes I get nervous for a bfn too I dread looking once I've done one. But I still keep doing it to myself 😥 I know I'm testing too early but I am so impatient🙈 I spend the rest of the day after a bfn moping about feeling sorry for myself lol

@gemgem10404 I mean sorry 😂

@gemgem1404 omg this brain of my lol

@Jonesbabynumber1 yep I know how you feel. I'm nearly 34 so I get nervy about how much more difficult it will get if it doesn't happen this year.

@JEMMA18 I didn’t realise until reading that most people don’t implant until 9dpo and before 8 days is rare and it takes hours after implantation to produce enough hgc before it shows on PT. so this has helped me lower the urge to test early.

@CurbsideProphet in my job most of the mums are older. one being 44 when she conceived so normal to feel that way but still plenty of time. How long have you been TTC?

I’m now 10DPO and really don’t want to test as I don’t want a negative. My boobs hurt beyond belief but it could be my AF coming. Seem to have a lot of CM too. Slightly constipated and BT has gone up again. No idea whether I feel like I am or not 😕 x

Only a couple of months, so that's why I'm avoiding the urge to use OPKs just yet! I don't know how I could cope if it took another 10 years

@JEMMA18 I tested got a bfn 😞. Wasn't fmu but I'm guessing I'm out cause I'm 2 days late it should be positive by now ☹️

@gemgem1404 must be hard seeing a bfn when your late and confusing but your not out until AF shows. @CurbsideProphet yes couple months for me but I was rash and thought I’d be prepared and researched and this lead me to opks and tempting.

@Jonesbabynumber1 yeh I'm so confused cause my periods have been bang on with this app since February and I feeling really different this month. I'm probably just symptom spotting 😬 I'll probably test with fmu and if it's still negative hang tight for another week or until af arrives

@gemgem1404 I have found our bodies like to play mind games When we are at our most vulnerable but only time will tell

@Jonesbabynumber1 I no right it's so difficult to relax and not over analyse every single twinge

@jonesbabynumber1 ahh I didnt know that. I'm 9dpo today so maybe I'm not out yet but I'm getting really bad cramps that have came on in the last hour almost like AF is coming early 😥 holding out that its implantation pains 🙈
It does feel like the more we want something the more it drags out doesn't it. Xx

@gemgem1404 aww maybe your not out though, try first thing and see what you get back. I have my fingers crossed for you. If AF hasn't arrived your not out just yet :)

Still got a bfn this morning ☹️. Must be just having a long cycle which is frustrating

I have faint line this morning on a FRER test, in slight disbelief x

Wow @lea84TTC that’s so exciting!!!! How faint is it - are you confident it’s a positive?! When will you test again?