TTC Thread #2

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Continuing the original thread:

First time TTC - help please!! Any one else TTC for their first time? www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/3914013-first-time-ttc-help-please-any-one-else-ttc-for-their-first-time

Tagging those in my tag list - sorry if I've left anyone out or tagged people who don't want to be tagged!

@AlisonLew15 @Bam27 @CEW19 @Dreaming101 @HJen22 @LennyAndToots @M4v3r1ck @Mrskcam @Rocky89 @SVC11
@TerryRose

And of course, our graduates:
@Peach1204 @Poppyismyfavourite @Summertime1992 I'm sure everyone here would love to hear how you're getting on!

@SaraVB I think you can buy them in packs of 10 or 20. I bought mine on eBay, that's where I found them the cheapest.

I still need to work on my approach. I think I'm too regimented. Lol.
I've been secretly using the Preseed, I wonder if DH has even noticed. He hasn't mentioned it 😂

@ALew15 thanks!

can't believe he wouldn't notice!! Maybe he's too polite to say anything? hahaha I started off saying I would go with the flow and now adding something new every month. Preseed is next on the list!

@SaraVB he's not the best at discussing things so probably wouldn't say! I'm quite conscious of it so I'm pretty sure he knows. 😂 I did tell him I bought it but hadn't said I'm using it.

All the bits and bobs I've ordered recently have cost me a fortune!

well at least it avoids an awkward situation and I guess it makes things feel a little bit less planned haha

yes can't believe 10 OPKs cost almost 30euro! I need to top up my folic acid / vitamins as well.

@saravb @ALew15 do you ladies use pre seed or the conceive plus?

I’m thinking of trying one as I think I’m getting baby crazy 😂😂

@Dreaming101 crazy lady right here! I've been trying out the Preseed this weekend. It comes with an applicator that u insert the lube deep inside you. It's worth a try!

@Dreaming101 I'm not using anything at the moment but considering joining the crazy lady team haha

Think I will order a tube, no harm in trying it! @ALew15

Has anyone ever tried at home FSH tests? With my cycle being all over the place these last 2 months i worry maybe I’m not producing an egg..

@Dreaming101 I use pre-seed and conceive plus (not together). If I want it to feel a little more spontaneous (obviously it's not spontaneous at all!) then I just use the conceive plus, but most of the time I just use pre-seed. (Well Tesco equivalent atm but got the proper stuff ready for when we run out).

I've just had to order another pack of OPKs as apparently a box of 20 wasn't enough. Getting a little fed up now

@Dreaming101 what are those? What have your cycles been like? Mine are shorter and af only been lasting couple of days max

@ALew15 I’m not too sure if I’m honest🙈 the dr said she was going to check my FSH when she does my bloods in July.

I came off the pill mid March and had my withdrawal bleed and then my first natural one in April. But no period since then.. I’ve missed two now but negative pregnancy tests .. it’s stressing me out 😞🙈

To those who use preseed... Does it work like normal lube? TMI warning we've never used any lube before because everything is always erm, well lubricated, but I don't want things to get too slippery, because then it takes too long for DH to finish and he gets too tired.... LOL this is such a tmi comment 😂😂😂

I've just realised that a box of the CB OPKs I ordered are dated 31/12/2019!!!! I haven't long received them in the post. Would this affect the results? I'm not happy

@acaciabluebell we haven't used lube before either as hasn't been needed. I thought it felt very slippery. Just asked DH if he noticed any difference as I hadn't told him I'd used it and he said the same. He liked it.

@ALew15 oh wow that's annoying.. maybe you can complain to the seller? Or get a refund through the platform itself? It's not that far past the expiry, I'm sure it takes some time to stop working as effectively...

@SaraVB I've emailed the seller. Hoping for a partial refund(ordered 2 boxes, one was in date) or at least a replacement box. How bad is that. Silly me for not checking sooner. I did a quick google(!) it said they may not be reliable. Might explain my 400 flashies

Hi guys I'm out this month AF came for me this morning

@ALew15 Not at all your fault.I wouldn't think to check either to be honest.. if he doesn't refund you I'm sure you can make a complaint.

@Mrskcam Sorry to hear that... we're here if you need to chat x

@SaraVB I'm getting a replacement box sent out ASAP. Pretty pleased with that.
Another flashy smiley this morning. Apps (FLO & Ovia) both saying I should be coming into my peak around now. I'm going to test until Friday and then I'll give up. I'll have used a box of 10 and DTD every other day, can't do much more.

@Mrskcam sorry she got you this month, have a few days now and take it easy ready for next month! Xxx

@ALew15 oh that's really good. I didn't have time to order the CB yesterday. Will try to do it today. At least the crappy opks gave a slightly darker result yesterday (although still quite faint). According to my apps mine should be sometime around the weekend as well.

I guess if you're DTD every other day the opks are more for peace of mind than anything else cos you should be pretty much covered. Trying to do the same and just found out that we have even more people joining on the dreaded weekend away hahaha

Sorry @Mrskcam be kind to yourself today. We're here if you need

Took a test this morning I have no idea , though I could see the faintest line. Don't know if I am getting myself bang at it. I will prob get AF tommrow now just my luck.

@Mrskcam sorry you got your AF x

Hey ladies, just looking some advice.. I am currently on CD 26 and still getting flashing smileys.. my AF is due on Saturday I doubt very much I am going to get a static smiley.

From any of your experiences is it possible to ovulate so late in a cycle?

I'm so confused as it is my first month using the CB OPK.

@Th197 how many days have you had the flashing for?