TTC First Baby Thread 23

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@SunnyFlover @Kiza @lozzlepop @MIW01 @Anny27

DP is being annoying saying he is just going to wait for the doctor to ring him with the results 🙄 the hospital said he should hear within 2 weeks. He is obviously putting it off as he nervous about the result even tho he says he isn’t 🙃

@MIW01 I hope they respect it was difficult for you to share something so personal and they're sensitive about it. Ah i m probably drinking too much before doing opks.

@MIW01 thinking of you. Tough month, by the sounds of it. X

@Lozzlepop I know thank you 😊 pleased things have gone back to normal for you!

@Kiza thank you for all the info, well at least everything is in hand. Hopefully they won't leave you the 3 months tho, that's so frustrating 😕 ahh ok I eat healthier than dh but trying to fully convert him and been trying to get plenty fruit and veg into him 🙂
Will you test or just wait for af?

@MIW01 thank you, yeh he's stopped drinking pretty much, he only had 3 beers from Xmas til he done his lady SA, and he's made some big changes on other areas, but maybe still a few more to push. He's really fit but loves junk food 🙈
Sorry to hear you've been through all those announcements, it's so awful, We are going to tell MIL today that we have been trying for a long time and we have issues, as no one knows and to be honest I think she's going to get a shock as she Has been on my case for ages!

@Dippytique I would defo ring GP, sorry I bet your just so frustrated now 😕 hope you are ok!

@whatsthecraic91 ah bless him, it might be ok! Ours was back the same day, the doc commented on it and didn't ring us, tbh I don't think they would have either. Maybe try again 😂

CD 14 here and got pos OPK yesterday morning, faded by last night think I'm ovulating today! Can't get used to ov so early, feel like I'm missing the whole fertile week!

Morning ladies!

@Kiza I am pretty sure that they are the same thing......thats what I have been calling it anyway lol!

@MIW01I am so sorry to hear this, it can be such a rough journey 😔maybe try and go for a little walk if you are up to it, the fresh air might help, being cooped up in the house will be making you feel rubbish. That's really good that you got your Bupa appointment so quickly, is it just an initial chat tonight? Hope it goes well!

@1990shopefulftm my OPKs usually just go dark one day, theres no progression, just keep testing - it will come!

@Dippytique have you had any stresses this last month that could account for AF being so late?

@whatsthecraic91 are you able to call and get the results for him?

@Lottiepink thanks, me too- although did have OV pain for 4 days which was weird 😬actually thought that I had appendicitis yesterday as I was in so much pain 🙈

Booked to see my first wedding venue- how exciting!!!

@MIW01 sorry to hear you're feeling that way, I completely understand though and have been there a few times myself so went for some therapy for a few months. You're dealing with a hell of a lot and it's understandable you're feeling this way, do what you think is right for you

@Dippytique I'm really hoping it's a positive outcome for you and hope the GP can get you booked in soon so you can talk it out with them and maybe get a blood test

@whatsthecraic91 bless him, definitely sounds like some procrastination there, it's frustrating that the GP can't tell you his results. I rang up and when the GP came on the phone I passed it over to DP as I just needed to know!

AF arrived in the early hours so phoned up to book in the HSG although she confused me as the letter said it needs to be done between cd2-5 but on the phone she said you can't be bleeding at all not even spotting (which is likely in my case) so we booked it for cd 9 which is Thursday next week and just hope all spotting after AF has finished!
@Lozzlepop she confirmed they are the same thing so at least now I know. She also said I can take Valium beforehand or 'anything I want' to ease my anxiety (not sure smoking a joint, a bottle of red and popping a load of Valium is acceptable 🤪)

@Kiza thats really odd that your letter says that as mine said the complete opposite 🙈oh god that does not sound great 😬you will need to let me know how you get on, the fertility nurse is doing mine - she's in training 😭Let me know if the Valium is the way forward hahaha

@Kiza @Lozzlepop @Lottiepink Thanks ladies!

I’ve had some very light spotting and cramps today so I think AF is finally on the way. I feel relieved - it’s like a reset button & at least I can start tracking properly now! No idea why it’s been so late this month but at least I can start looking forward to the next cycle now!

@Lottiepink he rang today and the doctor didn’t call him back - so annoying!

@Lozzlepop I can’t his doctor will only speak to him 🙄 how exciting, have you any time in mind you want to get married?

@Kiza hopefully we hear tomorrow I am dying to know the results!! I want to hear how you get on with your HSG as I have to get one too at some stage, currently on the waiting list.

My app says I am ovulating today which is CD13, last month was the same, they are the only 2 months I have temped and I reckon I was missing it every month as I always assumed I was ovulating around CD16-17 and had a short LP but obviously not! Hopefully I was just missing it!

@Lozzlepop unfortunately, no sign of it going dark on an OPK yet, and I was very confident I'd ovulated this time last cycle. I don't really want to spend a lot on tests and things but if it doesn't happen this month, i think I ll try a different brand.

DH has been on Wellman this month but he forgotten to take it a few times so probably not making a difference yet.

Morning ladies :)

Think after my miscarriage my cycles are a little longer as its cd13 and no ovulation signs e.g. EWCM yet! Going away this weekend so will be nice and relaxing and hopefully some time for DTD :)

@Lottiepink I think it's good to tell some family. Everyone in my family now knows we are TTC because I was in hospital due to the miscarriage. It's nice everyone knowing as noone asks inappropriate questions now! Have you told them yet?

@orangeloo sorry about your bfn :( its rubbish going into the next cycle :(

@Dippytique ahh atleast now you know where you stand!

@lozzlepop that's exciting looking at wedding venues :D we actually had our venue sorted within a month after we got engaged, I was just so excited haha

@Kiza I usually spot (brown discharge really) a day or two before AF. Should I be concerned about that??

@MIW01 ahhh we all have those awful down days :( I think ttc really affects mental health, I am definitley more anxious and a bit more down than I usually am.

@whatsthecraic91 woohoo for ovulating early!!

@1990shopefulftm have you ovulated yet?

@Lozzlepop eeesh, you'd prefer not to know it's a trainee when they are doing such an intimate procedure!
@Dippytique any more symptoms?

@whatsthecraic91 will definitely let you guys know how the procedure goes for sure. Do you use opks or get any ovulation symptoms?

@Anny27 from all my reading spotting 1-3 days before AF is ok and common. I think it's when it's going into a week before it's questionable. Mine seems to vary, some months is a week some months just a day or two but I'm going to start taking evening primrose oil from AF to O just in case I'm low in progesterone. Have a lovely weekend away 😊

Thanks for the supportive words @1990shopefulftm @ValidUser @Lozzlepop

I hope things work out OK @Kiza

@Lottiepink I hope it makes your MIL really think about all that time she's been handling you and the effect that's had on you!

Wednesday was just consultation but am feeling co fident it will work. Minor surgery will be scheduled soon, hopefully before March

@lozzlepop haha, it's funny how you get pain with ovulation; you wouldn't think it was sore 😂 I've actually felt it a lot this cycle. Ovulation day today 👏🏻 how lovey going to look at venues, really good way to distract your mind too 😊

@Kiza sorry af arrived, haha that made me laugh, turn up with a bottle, her face would be a picture!

@Dippytique good that your positive about af being her the way, After such a long time it is nice to know where you are!

@whatsthecraic91 aww no, bless him for having the guts to phone and no call back! Has he heard back today? Least with you temping now it will massively help 🙂

@anny27 yes told only a few and I feel so relieved haha! Pleased we managed to keep it between us until now though also! Ohh lovely, have a fab weekend!

Today is a struggle.......I am so tired I am almost asleep at my desk! 🙈Too much prosecco last night so about to have a tea and a choc brownie!

@whatsthecraic91 thats annoying, I cant get mine to call to make the appointment to give the sample so you are one step ahead at least! I am thinking spring of next year!

@1990shopefulftm I just buy the cheap ones from Amazon but make sure the seller gets good ratings!

@Anny27 haha really? How many did you view? DF has vetoed a lot already and I am worried that we will go and see this one and like it and it all seems too easy lol!

@Kiza I know 😬I guess everyone has to start somewhere though.

@Lottiepink haha I know, like how can it be sore? I am pretty sure I am 2 or 3 DPO but not really tracking. Yes I am looking forward to all the planning but would like to get a venue and date locked down!

Out tomorrow for drinks with friends and at this stage i am not feeling it, hopefully get a bus nap on the way home lol! Whats everyone got on this weekend?

@Anny27 not had a positive opk yet but wondering if I ve just timed the tests badly this time.

Got a positive opk a couple of hours ago and I think we ve timed it a bit better this cycle, hoping it ll be enough.

@Anny27 thanks, exactly we can start again now. Hope you have a lovely weekend away!

@Kiza AF is here now. It’s been such a weird time with strong symptoms- I honestly think my body was trying to trick me. I’m glad it’s here though, it’s like the reset button!

@Lottiepink Yep exactly. It was a 49 day cycle in the end. Ridiculous. So it’s good to be back to day 1 after all the frustration.

On lots of your advice, I’ve got OPKs and a thermometer so I’m going to start temping. I’ve downloaded the Femometer app too to track properly. I was using my fitbit app before but I can already see that this one is much better, so thanks for those recommendations and tips. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Hey all, suffering today! Me and DP were out on the town last night 😓 we had brilliant fun 😂 just on the sofa now with a blanket and crisps watching the Ireland match 😁 I’ve been a wee party animal 2 weekends in a row! Very unlike me 😂

Femometer confirmed this morning I ovulated CD12!! So I am 3DPO! We only DTD twice 2 days before and the day of ovulation so hopefully we caught it! So early for me! It will make the TWW a wee bit shorter for me 😊

@Anny27 hope you have a lovely weekend away!

@Kiza I get EWCM and a bit of pain one sided for an hour or two! I temp now so it confirms it for me, cba with OPKs!

@Lottiepink @Lozzlepop he still hasn’t heard back! He phoned again on Friday too! Don’t know what’s going on 🙄 he’s gonna call again Monday!

@lozzlepop oh lovely spring is the best 😊

Happy Saturday all 😌

@Lozzlepop hope you are feeling refreshed for your afternoon out 😊 have a great day. I'm also out tonight with DH and friends, really looking forward to it!

@1990shopefulftm pleased you got a positive, I didn't really use them the last few cycles but loved getting the positive this cycle! I temp and can usually feel ovulation anyways, but it's nice to have a bit more of an idea!

@Dippytique wow that is a long one, yeh totally get you tho, fresh start again now 😊 temping is definitely the best way, I got my rise today, ov'd yest, so good for it to know it's confirmed 🙂

@whatsthecraic91 sounds like you had a good night then ha! Enjoy your chill day! Can't believe they still didn't ring, so annoying. Hope you hear back on Monday. Although it's maybe a good sign that they haven't rushed to call yous back? Will keep my fingers crossed for yous

@Lottiepink I ve barely ever felt that I ve ovulated so its given me a little peace of mind.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I think I'm finding it particularly hard due to a recent sharp decline in my physical and mental health on top of all the pregnancy announcements! Hope everyone is managing to enjoy their weekend!

Morning ladies!

@Anny27 wondering if you could look at my chart? It’s really weird that I’m below the cover line this morning! Any thoughts 🤔

@whatsthecraic91 anomaly or implantation dip?

@ValidUser see I’m thinking should I mark yesterday’s as abnormal as I had a lot of alcohol the night before? That would maybe change it to show I’ve not ovulated yet and today is my dip? Not sure 🤔