Conception: TTC Baby no1. The crazy lot. Thread 3!!!

[butterfly5291]

Starting a new thread...

@nervousnoob I really wouldn’t think like that. 4th month trying don’t let negativity get this soon 💕

So sorry @nervousnoob 😔 but hopping on to say 4 months is really not a lot. Over 30 it's not uncommon for it to take a year to 2 years. I know that's not what you want to hear but just know it's probably not an issue with yourself, just the luck of the draw 💕

@nervousnoob yes sorry for AF lovely! Like the others said it is normal to take time. Im 33 too and this is my 12th month TTC and I'm still in the "normal" range of how long it takes to conceive at my age. Doesn't mean it can't happen next month though :)

AF due today all morning had a constant dull cramp which isn’t like me I usually wake up to my period and full on you know it’s your period cramp. Been avoiding the toilet all day as I keep feeling wet like it’s started but I go and nothing. OH has text asking if it’s arrived and when I said no he asked when will I test I snapped back saying don’t know not thinking about it. I honestly can’t face testing I hate saying those painful words. Just been to the toilet had clear discharge with a tiny spec of brown in it thought he we go but nothing as yet. I wish I could fast forward a few days I hate this part. I think I know in my heart AF will appear 😢 I hate this monthly heartbreak. Sorry for the rant ladies just had to vent been wanting to come on all day but scared I jinxed it by talking about it which I know is stupid

@27DONFIN I really really feel you. I was a day late this cycle and OH was convinced I was pregnant because of my symptoms and the faint line on the IC at 11 DPO. He was so upset. Will you test if it's not here by tomorrow?

@Stabal think I’ll wait and see what cramps are like tomorrow. I don’t have any tests left haven’t had to test in months and refuse to buy any till I’m late.

It’s so hard when OH think that I hate telling mine when my period comes his face it makes it more painful

@27DONFIN I know. You feel so useless 😔 I will never forget OH's face as I approached the car in tears in May after being told I'd had the missed miscarriage. He was so excited to get our next scan photo. Absolutely broke my heart.

@Stabal I can only imagine what an awful experience. I miscarried at home and I was hysterical begging my other half not to take me to the hospital the thought of going to the maternity hospital seeing pregnant women killed me.

@27DONFIN omg I hated this so much. I had such a traumatic time with the miscarriage, I was at the hospital so many times because the endometrial lining wouldn't break down even after 2 doses of medical management and seeing women in with their little folders for their 20 week scans etc was so so hard!

@Stabal that’s just horrific. It’s just so unfair.

@27DONFIN I really hope AF doesn't turn up at all for you. Do you track your temp?

@Stabal how are you feeling? My period is just about finishing already. Barely any cramps this month at all...ironic that I worry about that to...like is it going to be worse next month??

@stepmumSW5 did you get a blood HCG test?

How's everyone else doing?

@butterfly5291 I'm still feeling a bit odd. Can't really explain it. Period finished yesterday but I'm just so lethargic, sore throat, dodgy tummy. If I didn't know my temperature every morning I'd be panicking about covid 😂 I'm glad you didn't have much pain but totally get the paranoia of it changing next month. Hopefully you won't have to panic about that soon!

Yes, @stepmumSW5 how are you doing?

@butterfly5291 @Stabal hello ladies. I got my blood hcg result back today 2874 which puts me at 5 weeks. I'm over the moon 💕 how are you guys? I went quiet a bit because I know a lot of you are struggling with painful periods and you don't need to me reminded of my pregnancy xxx hope you're well 🌸🌸

AF has arrived but not feeling so down as I was earlier. Went to the gym for a class was a good distraction.
@butterfly5291no I dong track my temp. Over a year into this and I didn’t know I would. Can you explain it to me? Any tips?
@stepmumSW5 congratulations that’s fab news hope you are keeping well

@stepmumSW5 that's great news! You must be so thrilled! Do your GP do blood tests as standard?

@Stabal maybe you just have a bug...you have been through a lot recently and might just be run down.

@27DONFIN get a basal body thermometer...has to be to two decimal places. Take your temp at the same every morning before you even sit up. Log in fertility friend app. After ovulation happens your temp will spike then drops when AF arrives.
This is my chart for last month, I ovulated on CD18 and AF arrived 14dpo. See the spike and the dip.
@stabal have I missed anything?

@27DONFIN thank you 💕💕

@butterfly5291 thanks 🌸🌸 I did this one privately, I'm not sure about the gp as I've just changed to a new one. Xx

@stepmumSW5 did you just want the confirmation for reassurance. How are you feeling...any symptoms? Really wishing I'd bought preseed when it was on offer for £9 last week!

@stepmumSW5 oh nooo please don't think you can't come on here whilst pregnant, I would love to hear how you're getting on! Fantastic news with your number, I'm so pleased for you 🥰

@butterfly5291 yeah I think so. No second job for the rest of the week so going to just lay low and try and get some much needed rest. I think you've covered everything regards temping there! @27DONFIN I'd highly recommend it, especially for peace of mind that you're actually ovulating

@butterfly5291 the blood hcg is a common thing in my country so I wanted to do it just to see the hcg quantity and hold that piece of paper. I'm excited for the 7 week scan to hear the heartbeat and check the viability of the pregnancy 🥰

@butterfly5291 I know I said literally like 4 days ago that I wasn't sure on preseed but I think I might splash out on some haha. I'm so easily swayed.

@stepmumSW5 I'd be the same. I'm so thrilled for you. Yes please keep us updated.

@Stabal haha I'm going to splash out too...I've still got at least 10 days till I'll need it so hoping it comes down again, I've got prime so will get it next day anyway.

@butterfly5291 same, it's sitting in the basket right now. Hoping OH sees it and places the order for me and saves me £18 😂 wishful thinking

@Stabal @butterfly5291 so would you use this over ovulation tests? That’s what I have been doing

@butterfly5291 Thank you that’s so helpful Iv had a google and see you can test oral or Vagina is there much of difference results wise?

@27DONFIN I use it alongside OPKs because by the time you can confirm ovulation it's to late to DTD. For me my temperature shows I ovulate the day after the peak OPK (your temperature dips on ovulation day then 3 further higher temps confirms it). OPKs are good but you can have a peak without actually ovulating and people ovulate at different times from a peak. It can be between 12-48 hours

@27DONFIN vaginal is better for consistency and will be better if you're a snorer or mouth breather as that can fluctuate the temperature taken orally. I do it orally but I'm keen to see how vaginally would look. You're recommended to have had 3-4 hours solid sleep before taking the temperature but I'm a shit sleeper and waken frequently and although my temps are a bit rocky they still show a clear pattern overall so it doesn't make too much of an impact! Hope all this helps! I'll include mine for last cycle too.