Too many threads and looking for friends to go through the TTC journey

[jenna30]

Hi guys

Not sure about anyone else but i have found that that i have tried posting on various threads and sometimes your own post gets really lost which can be slightly disheartening. I thought i would start this thread for anyone who has just started their TTC journey and together we can share our thoughts and experiences.... i do ask that (not to be mean) that this thread is only for people who have just started their TTC journey to avoid disappointment for people who are way into their journey and who may be experiencing different things. My own story is that i came of the pill in September and have yet to get my BFP. I got my first positive on Saturday just gone and now im 1dpo. Be great to hear from anyone in a similiar boat! Xx

Hi I had a chemical miscarriage 2 weeks ago. I had 4 positive pregnancy test, and a week later I got my period. I had tender breast, cravings. All the symptoms went away 2 days before my period. Sorry about your chemical miscarriage. Hopefully next time we’ll stay pregnant.

@peachypetite how long have you been trying for?
I'm the same I'm going out my mind , I just need to chill out. I have been trying since September. So a few months really.
Xx

Thank you for reply @Scheyla. Sorry to hear about your chemical miscarriage too. Its reassuring to have someone in the same boat.
Let's keep fingers crossed next time & pray for a sticky little bean 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

AF has finally finished! I’m curious to see what CD people start using OPKs?

I’m taking this month off. I’m taking higher dose of l-methylfolate (folate) and starting Myo Inositol and D-Chiro Inositol with Vitex. Supposedly helps with eggs quality. Keep finger crossed.

Anyone else feel like time stops when it’s the TWW 🤣

Note to self- must not test

@MrsH0692 Oh god I feel the pain, how long have you got left? I've picked up on a few symptoms but trying not to read into them. Has anyone experienced like a metal taste in their mouth in the mornings or is it just me?

@myttcjourney how's your wait going?

xx

@shaunab16

Another week to go. I feel a bit run down at the mo and sicky, I know it can’t be a symptom but doesn’t stop you thinking it haha!

Xx

@MrsH0692 Ooo you're are exactly the same as me then, due the 15thish. Absolutely, well time will tell we just need to hang in there haha.

Also, has anyone watched 'sex explained' on Netflix? I watched it with my OH the other night and it was really good at explaining the whole ovulation and getting pregnant process. My BF said he actually learnt alot from it and helped him understand it all rather than just DTD.. worth a watch!

@shaunab16

Ahh lush, we can be in it together!!

Yes we watched that the other day actually! It is quite good for that, explained what we weren’t sure on!

Xx

MrsH0692 Yess definitely!!

Yee exactly - it's not something you completely understand in school so it was like an adult science lesson haha.

Ooh thanks @shaunab16 I’ll def get OH to watch it with me!!

Counting down the days til ovulation now

@FirsttimeTTC The first episode is a little raunchy but it turns more informative rather than just sex haha.

How many days until ovulation begins?

@shaunab16 fab ok thank you!
Not too sure how many days as my last cycle was 55! But I think that was a one off (hope so anyway). I’m using OPKs to try my best not to miss it

@FirsttimeTTC 55!!! Fingers crossed it's a one-off... oh how the female body works ay. Sperm can live inside a woman for up to 3/5 days, it may be worth DTD every few days so there's no chance of missing it? How long have you been TTC if you don't mind me asking?

@shaunab16 it’s mad isn’t it! Only since November, but it’s something we have wanted to start trying for ages! How about you?

@FirsttimeTTC I came off the mini pill late October and we both agreed we would just let fate do its thing then December we started to actively try and now I'm obsessed haha.

Hi. I would like to join this thread. I'm just this month age 39. Since age 22 I've had 2 ectopics with a tube being removed 😒, 1 MC and 1 non viable in July when I went off Endo meds to start TTC. Up until Nov., my cycles have been consistent at 28-29 days with 4 day bleeds. My Endo meds completely stopped my cycles until I stopped taking them. My OBGYN has me on Letrozole and Progesterone to aid in our TTC journey. In Nov. I had a 26 day cycle with a 2 day bleed and come Dec. I had a 20 day cycle with a 3 day bleed. I stopped temping since I have insomnia and my sleep was always off and started with OPKs this cycle. My first test showed peak at .89 on cd7(the day I started testing) so we been doing the BD since, with some breaks. On CD18 we BD'd and afterwards noticed blood. No clots and it lasted til cd19 then completely stopped. Fast forward to cd22 and I get a 1.23 peak lh surge 😕! 6 days before expected period! Can that even happen?! Since that surge I've still been testing my LH and all my HCG tests have been BFN(the tests are AccuMed online cheapies). I also had what I thought were period cramps since the second surge. I did contact my OBGYN with all this info with pics and all she said was "call me when you get a BFP". Now I'm waiting for my period to start, praying I'm not going through menopause, obsessing over POAS and driving my DH crazy with me 😜!

Hi @swife & welcome! I’m so sorry to hear you have been through so much!
Unfortunately, I have no idea what could be going on with your ovulation and bleeding? Wish I could be more help!!
At least you have this thread now to keep you company through TTC, I’ve found it’s a lot easier to talk to people who are going through a similar thing. Your obgyn seems confident that you will be able to conceive so hopefully it’s not the menopause!
Sending lots of baby dust xx

@Shaunab16 god it's like hell. I have zero symptoms and am 8dpo

Not going to test just going to wait for af, but time is dragging so badly. I'm not feeling like it's my month. Everyone always seems to have symptoms really early

How are you doing xx

@Swife So sorry to hear of your struggle, wishing you all the luck with TTC... we all will have our time it's just the bloody wait

@myttcjourney I'm itching to do a test, I'm the exact same 8DPO... 6 days until AF. I have had a few symptoms but I'm trying to not read into them. I've found myself so tired this week, I had a nap yesterday from 5pm - 8pm then went to bed at 11:30pm and woke up at 7am this morning and I honestly felt so tired still... ridiculous haha. A lot of people don't always have symptoms that early so don't give up hope yet

This TWW seems to be dragging along so slowly

@myttcjourney, @Shaunab16, thanks for the baby dust and positive vibes. I know I'm driving DH crazy 😜 while in this TTW. I do trust my OBGYN if not for her, my Endo would have been left undiagnosed. If we're out this month from the craziness, I will see her. I just started the LH testing this cycle and I may go back to temping too if my sleep is really back on track.

@Shaunab16 that's a good sign that your tired 🤞🏼

1st month TTC I was crying, tired, irrational, sore boobs. Was utterly convinced and it was a BFN so now I don't symptom spot at all. I can convince myself of anything 😂

This is pretty much the last month before we do ivf privately, already had the consultation, so if AF shoes I will start the process xx

AF arrived yesterday a week late, which means that my fertile window on the apps was actually a week early, no wonder I got BFN this month! I'm away with family this week and so will enjoy the break and start again when AF has finished.

@swife I was in a similar position to you earlier in the year and spent a number of months in a real state worrying about it. I know that it is easier said than done but please please try not to worry about it as speaking from experience, it just makes things so much worse. It sounds like you have found someone who does understand though and so the fact that she seems so confident must be a massive relief!

@WednesdaySpinner thanks for the encouragement 😁. Last week I was really going through it! But this week I'm now just waiting to see if my period is coming or not. Since my cycles have been wonky these past two cycles, all my apps are all over the place with predictions 😒. Based on that, one app says I'm two days late. Another one has me starting today (their following a 27-29 day cycle since mine are normally 28-29, but they accounted for the 26 and 20 months) and then since I had a 2nd, higher LH peak on cd22, my testing apps say I'm not to see my cycle until the 23rd! THAT'S 39-40 days!!! I've NEVER had a cycle that long! I tested with cheapies yesterday and it still is a BFN so I'm not gonna drive myself crazy. Now I'm just playing the 'Pregnant or Period' game 🤔.