TTC First Baby Thread 23

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@SunnyFlover @Kiza @lozzlepop @MIW01 @Anny27

@whatsthecraic91 yes I think it is (i say think as last month i had a 26 day cycle after months of always 28 and tomorrow's CD28), very confident i m 13 dpo though so unfortunately quite certain it's an accurate BFN.

we probably didn't DTD enough but we've had a chat about it and will definitely BD every 2-3 days once AF is over and DH is going to actually remember to take his vitamins.

keeping my fingers crossed that AF won't show this weekend for you.

Morning :)

11dpo for me today! Had no more browny/pink CM since 9dpo so it deffo wasnt AF! I am testing tomorrow morning at 12dpo 🤞

@whatsthecraic91 the pinky CM sounds promissing! And yep I am with you with the hunger haha! My temps are still high - my temps fluctuate a bit sometimes going down and then back up so I wouldn't worry too much

@Lottiepink ahh so you are still in the game :D hopw it was implantation dip

@ValidUser it's a stressful time I imagine so you have done well to lose what weight you have so far :)

@1990shopefulftm sorry about BFN :( not out till AF arrives however xx

@Kiza Haha yep we used the test tube lube a few times and theres nothing more mood killing than it haha

@whatsthecraic91 fingers crossed with your symptoms

@Anny27 any news on this mornings testing? Maybe a bit too early as I know not everyone wakes at crazy O'clock like me for work 🤦🏼‍♀️
@ValidUser you've had such a difficult journey, please don't be too hard on yourself. Really hope the IVF chapter is your time 🤞🏼

@1990shopefulftm sometimes it's tough getting enough DTD in with life/work and for it not to feel like a chore. 17 cycles in and we are trying to keep it light hearted and fun with lots of laughter at our scheduling and now 'Turkey basting' with the lube applicators

@Anny27 no sign of AF yet but expecting it to be before the day is over.

@Kiza we re just about to go into cycle 3 so it's not been that long really, just tricky when I have a later shift but he goes into work earlier. I couldn't bring myself to buy the applicators at the moment but been using pre conceive from the beginning.

@Anny27 thank you so much. I love you women!

I know I'm not on here too much lately, but after 21 cycles I'm just exhausted and keen to get on with IVF.

@whatsthecraic91 I'm totally with you on the "I just want to be pregnant now!" thing!

So my 1st month of OPKs and I got a dark line Tuesday night (day 12) then really faint again last night (day 13) so does that mean I ovulated on day 12? DTD last night so does that mean we timed it right? I'm so confused!

Spoke to Dr this morning and nothing back from gynae yet which she says is unusual and she wants to wait for this before deciding whether to refer through Bupa or not thinks I should hear by the end of the day today but standard wait would be end of March! I just don't want to wait that long! I just want to get it sorted now!!!

@whatsthecraic91 my temp is still up too, but feel bloated and a bit crampy so I think af coming :( but will still hold onto hope!

@Kiza I'm sure you will get the hang of it 😊 I'm sure you will be in with a good chance. When do you get the second SA results?

@1990shopefulftm sorry about the bfn :(

@ValidUser it is really hard and you have done so well, 3 weeks extra is nothing compared to what you have been through! So exciting 😊

@anny27 I am but I don't know how long for, feel like af will be here today tbh, but we will see! Ohh testing tomorrow 😊 fingers crossed for you!

I think might be out ladies temp drop of 0.3 but still above the cover line, pink spotting again this morning after being at the loo a couple of times. But my boobs are really sore when I touch them which is unusual for me & I have more cramps today ☹️ I just don’t know what to think!

@Anny27 I think I’ll join you in the morning I can’t wait any longer. But I’m expecting BFN 🥺

@MIW01 sounds like it! You’ve timed it well 😊 Hopefully you hear today, let us know how it goes x

@Lottiepink mines dropped I think she’s coming too 😓

@Kiza I wanted to try preseed last month and DP wouldn’t because of the mood killer factor, I’m going to try and convince him to try it next cycle!

Ah nearly the weekend!!

Morning Ladies,
Sorry for the late reply, took some time out just to regroup! Thank you so much for all the kind words, we are beyond relieved - well mainly me but its hard for DP to see me so upset all the time!

@whatsthecraic91thanks hun! How are you feeling? Hopefully like the other ladies have suggested this may have just been an anomaly and a second test will show all is well, if you are ovulating thats a big positive and at least it is treatable! How many DPO are you now?

@Anny27 you are telling me, that scan was possibly the most intense situation of my life- the sonographer just didn't speak so I was getting super anxious 🙈Your symptoms sound positive- I have everything crossed for you!

@Kiza Thank you! We are out for dinner with my parents tomorrow then next weekend is my bday trip to London so that will be fun! From what I have heard PreeSeed sounds like an absolute mood killer 😂

@ValidUser thats so exciting, things are definitely moving in the right direction, I have a friend of a friend who has just got pregnant via IVF so I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏻Also dont beat yourself up,

@MIW01 sounds like you have got it bang on ☺️ fingers crossed that you hear something today!

@1990shopefulftm sorry to hear it was a BFN

So happy it is Thursday- the weekend is in sight!! Hope everyone has a great day!

@whatsthecraic91 my doc told me if I was ovulating, then the prolactin wasn't having a negative impact on my fertility.

Of course, prolactin levels also go up when you are pregnant... so who knows, fingers crossed!

@Lozzlepop so glad you’re feeling better and getting back to normal! Feeling not too bad, spotting and cramps have subsided this afternoon just my boobs sore now 🤞🏼 I’m 12DPO today

@kittiekath that’s really great to hear thank you for your wisdom 😂, you sharing your experience has truly calmed me down this week 😘 hope you’re keeping well x

@Lottiepink and @Lozzlepop, thank you, AF should turn up sometime in the next few hours, felt quite impatient about it today as I just want to move onto the next cycle now.

Keeping everything crossed for you @ValidUser I have a friend going through her 2nd cycle of IVF to conceive no.1 and it sounds like an awful process for the woman so really empathise and hope you're not feeling to rotten.

Sorry to hear you're feeling down @Lozzlepop I do hope you start feeling better soon and things get moving.

Lol 'turkey basting' that's hilarious @Kiza @1990shopefulftm I hope AF stays at bay!

Promising symptoms @whatsthecraic91 hopefully symptoms are because you are preggers!!!

No word from gynae. Dr let me know they've chased. Don't whether to DTD tonight or leave til tomorrow as GP advised against with DPs SA!

Evening :) still feeling the same, no real symptoms apart from biggerboobs, bit constipated and brown spotting at 9dpo. Oh and I am a bit gaggy

@Kiza I am testing tomorrow morning at 12dpo so fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞 where are you in your cycle?

@MIW01 when is DPs SA?

@1990shopefulftm did AF turn up? Hopefully not 🤞

@whatsthecraic91 ahhhh yes join me with tomorrow morning testing :D DH wants to look at the test together so I will be hoping he has to wake up early haha! Maybe @Lottiepink should join us in testing :D

@Lozzlepop when is your appointment with your consultant?

@Anny27 I’ve noticed my boobs have got bigger as the days went on! Had a few crazy pains tonight too & im a tad windy 😅 probs just the wind 💨😂 I’ll join you in the morning, haven’t decided wether to tell DP or not, he leaves about 30 minutes before me so it would be me having to get up early if he wanted to join 😐

@Anny27 no it hasn't yet. Waiting it out till tommorow then I think I ll get a different brand of test incase the very small chance I have a dodgy batch.

@1990shopefulftm do you feel like she is coming?

@whatsthecraic91, in all honesty I dont know. I ve gotten barely any pre AF symptoms since I was 18 and I m almost 25 now.

@Anny27 @whatsthecraic91 @1990shopefulftm oooh exciting that all 3 of you are testing tomorrow!

@Anny27 I'm currently on O day so DTD every day at the moment due to a delayed start because of DP 2nd SA and him not being allowed to ejaculate 48 hours before the test @MIW01 not sure when your DP SA is but will probably be the same rules.

@Lozzlepop glad you're feeling better in yourself, just take each day as it comes as you've been through a tremendous amount.

I rang the hospital today asking when my TV scan would be and they said end of Feb so don't think our consultant is waiting until all our tests are complete and then she will meet us again to deliver the results and discuss next steps.

@anny27 I may join in on the action, I'm supposed to be 14dpo tomorrow. My luteal is usually only 10/11 last cycle was the same. I'm not sure if it's coincidence or that the apps getting my ovulation wrong. I know your luteal never usually changes so it's really odd!

I have a feeling af is coming because of the tell tale signs with on and off cramping etc. Had a few symptoms that I've noticed last 2 days ...
Creamy cm this morning, heartburn, bit of a sore head, felt hot all day, bloated, gassy and constipated, I don't know if they are just the usual af symptoms I get every month or anything more, but I will keep my fingers crossed!

7dpo here. Had a huge amount of cramping radiating from the crotch on 5dpo, a large temp dip below coverline morning of 6dpo, and spent much of today and yesterday fiddling with my shirt due to sore nipples.

I haven't had sore nipples since age 13 when they first appeared so that is not normal for me.

Trying not to get my hopes up to avoid disappointment, and also to help discourage me from testing ridiculously early. I managed to get the timings so well this cycle so it'll be difficult not to be disappointed if it still hasn't worked.

Promised myself I can test Wednesday morning, but can already tell it'll be hard to hold off that long.

Af arrived this morning , annoyed it was a little bit late but onwards and upwards. My knees pretty uncomfortable this morning so on the bright side at least I m safe to take something for the pain.

Af arrived for me this morning, woke me. up at 3.30 with the pains 🙄😕 good look @anny27 and.@whatsthecraic91

Awwh sorry @Lottiepink and @1990shopefulftm :(

I tested and there is a SLITHER of a line.....but cant even pick up on camera so I am not convinced. Will retest in a few days but I am not holding out much hope

@Anny27 Keeping my fingers crossed for you.