TTC chat!

[apwilso]

Hey!

Want to get a group of ladies who are TTC at the same time to have someone to chat to during this journey together. It's a lonely process for me and only
In early stages of trying but would love advice, tips and general chat. This is an open chat and can't wait to chat to you all

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@Bouncytree due on next Friday. Sadly we suffered a missed miscarriage a few months ago 😢 so understandably anxious.

@Dex1521 I’m sorry to hear you’ve had some negativity from others on this site. Hopefully you’re feeling a bit better with the comments received here 🧡🧡 I don’t have experience of the mini pill either I’m afraid.

@Mummyshark2020 welcome 😊 I’m sorry to hear about your MMC. Hopefully you don’t wait too long for your BFP.
I think there can always be very low levels of LH regardless of the time of your cycle, is that right? I generally always have at least a very faint line show on OPK’s but I must admit I stop using them once I get a peak so I couldn’t tell you what they show in my LP.
How is everyone else doing? @Tabbycat92 @apwilso @Bouncytree how’s the symptom spotting going? I could swear my nipples have darkened. I keep second guessing it but they look really different today. I could just be making things up now though in my eagerness to see more symptoms. Had some more really low cramping last night and no sign of bleeding alongside which is very unusual for me. It’s so hard waiting to test 🙈😂

Of course @Mummyshark2020. I’m so sorry for what you went through. So about 14 days dpo and due AF Friday....are you going to test or wait it out?

I’m trying to err on the side of wait it out. I’ve had 2 MC and I’m trying to be kind to myself by waiting but it’s always hard!

@Bouncytree urgh I made the mistake of testing DAILY which is stupid I know and they've obviously been bfn so far so I'm not holding out much hope! Fingers crossed for you!! Xxx

Sorry another question from me 😅 I’m currently taking pregnacare pre conception but it’s expensive enough and have been told buying folic acid and vitamin D is a lot cheaper and just as good. However was just wondering what dosage of them people take like for the Vitamin D I’ve seen 25ug and 10ug and there’s a big price difference in them.

Money isn’t an issue btw but obviously don’t like spending unnecessarily if I can get the same stuff for cheaper

@Dex1521 I was taking pregnecare and now started taking seven seas it is a lot cheaper.

So I’ve stupidly just used my FRER and got a BFN. I told myself I wasn’t going to do that.
I know I’m only 11dpo and I haven’t used FMU but I would have thought it would show even a faint line by now. I didn’t realise how much I’d built my hopes up this cycle. It’s so upsetting, why didn’t I just wait for AF 😢😢

@MrsLauraM you are definitely not out yet. Try to hold off until AF is due . 💕

@1992EM thank you 💛 I’m not testing anymore until AF is late. I’m due on Wednesday I think but going to hold out until maybe Thursday or Friday to be on the safe side

@MrsLauraM I was exactly the same, used a FRER at 10dpo, really thinking it would show. Technically, you may not even have implanted yet, so even a FRER wouldn't pick it up yet.
I messaged on a few groups I'm in on Facebook, and so many people don't even get their BFP until 18dpo! So I'm making myself wait until AF (which is Tuesday)

I'm pinning my hope on the cramps, nausea, and bad lower back that I've got today. I never get cramps normally, not even during AF. So who knows.

I have a job interview for my managers role tomorrow, so I'm stressing about that too, so the nausea could be down to that 😂

Oh @MrsLauraM it’s so hard. We all do it, we all get our hopes up and we all test when we know it’s probably too early. I understand thinking afterwards why did I do it I should have known, we all think those thoughts too. But from the outside I think, it’s completely natural to do that, when you Nat want to be PG. feeling for you right now. You really are not the only one.

And sake to you @Mummyshark2020. It’s just so tempting. Why would we not test when we can! Before you know it you’ve spent a fortune and non the wiser. But yes I have been there! I’ve even done it when it was completely impossible I was PG. 🤷‍♀️ What can I say TTC just makes us a feel a bit crazy 😝

@Dex1521 yeah I stopped pregnacare and started folic acid and vit d. I must admit I hadn’t researched the dose. 25ug. Vit also good for COVID, which is a bonus. It’s Tesco Ian brand, think it was pretty cheap.

So I convinced myself the cramps meant AF was on the way, and then this afternoon I’m feeling disgustingly nauseous and lots of saliva. Don’t know what to think 🥴 guess the next few days will tell if it keeps up. Along with the cramps I’m feeling pretty rancid.

I’ve also been slightly obsessively googling about relaxin and other hormones, which is what my Wierd ‘hip click’ symptom is caused by. It’s supposed to get high 9/10 dpo so I still have hope! While I was at it I had a good read about all the other PG hormones...again! 🤪

How’s everyone else doing today ?

I have say I’m loving having our lovely little group to tell all my crazies to 😂😂😂☺️

@Tabbycat92 I know, I would advise anyone else the same thing, it’s just so hard to believe when it’s yourself isn’t it. I just want to be one of those people that implants early and gets a line from 9dpo 😂😂😂 I’m definitely holding out until after AF is due now. I’ve gotten myself so worked up and upset about it that it’s just not worth it.
I’ve got cramps again today too. I only normally get them with some spotting the day before AF so this might well be it on the way but it’s it’s just strange that it’s been a few days and there’s no bleeding alongside.
Good luck with the interview! Fingers crossed you get 2 lots of good news this coming week!

@bouncytree definitely agree about this group, it helps that we are all going through the same. I had a similar group on here my last pregnancy, that then migrated to Facebook group. We all still talk together now 3 years later and have met up many times too. It's lovely to share stories and tips

@Bouncytree thank you 😊 I know, you are 100% right. We’re all in the same boat and all have the same emotions when it comes to the whole TTC process. Really appreciate your input 💛💛

@MrsLauraM @Tabbycat92 I’ve got my fingers crossed for you ladies. It’s so tempting to test early isn’t it. Until af arrives you just never know. Your symptoms are sounding positive though.

@Bouncytree I am feeling very nauseous today as well although keep telling by myself I am only 2dpo so it’s unlikely to be a symptom. I’m not drinking in case I’m pg so I know it’s definitely not hangover...You do start to convince yourself don’t you 🙈

Honestly don’t know if this is weird but I’m actually jealous of you ladies who are ovulating and know how many dpo you are 🙈 I’m just so impatient and I’m constantly researching stuff and I think it’s making me crazy 😅 just cannot wait until my first period and can start tracking, it’s just filling me with dread though the thought of it being months away

Oh @MrsLauraM please don’t feel too disheartened, my fingers are still very much crossed for you 💕

Hi @Dex1521! I’m just taking Boots folic acid and I think it had vitamin D in as well if that’s any help?

@Bouncytree the excess saliva sounds very promising, I’m wondering if I’m experiencing that as well right now!

@Tabbycat92 good luck for your interview and plenty of potential pregnancy signs for sure! Cramps especially if you don’t usually get them!!

@Mummyshark2020 hi and sorry to hear about your loss. I’ve been there as well this year (August) so totally get the anxiousness as well. Let’s hope our rainbows will be here with us very soon 💫

Hi to everyone else - pinger is going to back to the roast I go! Xx

@Waiting2BeaMama @AugustLove thank you both 💜💜 I’ve read some posts about people getting BFN at 11dpo and then BFP later so I’m trying to stay positive ☺️

No symptoms for me. Nausea seems to have subsided. I had a few drinks last night as it was our last night down the pub for a while!

It’s DH’s birthday next weekend and I’d LOVE to be able to give him a positive pregnancy test

Thanks all for the recommendations on vitamins but I have another Q 😂. Has anyone tried Agnus castus before? I’m thinking of it as I’ve read it helps with bringing back ovulation. Have people had any good or bad experiences with it?

Also if I do start it I’m going to give my body until January as it has only been a week 😅 but I’ve come off it the pill before and had nothing for 6 weeks and we decided it wasn’t the right time so I went back on the pill (a year ago) but we know now it’s time, so I know it’s going to take me time to get my natural cycle back

God I've missed a lot!

Just seen about someone with there last pregnancy moving onto a Facebook group which I think is a good idea at some point (obviously if people wanted to!) feel like this group is great for everything! A rant, questions, tips the lot and I don't feel as lonely as I did at the start!

Trying not to symptom spot but I'm terribly. My left pelvic area has had sharp pains to the point I was walking before and it was shooting in my leg. Nausea has stopped but started up again Friday night/sat morning did have a small drink on Friday but nothing to give a hangover. TMI but spoke about it earlier. Been constipated most of the week and not going like I'd normally do. Backache is just as is just bad 😂 and had the odd cramps as well. Today I've been quite gassy as well and had a weird taste in my mouth but I'm the worst for never drinking so maybe dry mouth! I'm supposedly due on my period around 6th which I'm a bit confused about because I'll only be 10/11DPO on cycle day 30. Feel like I'll get a negative if I test prior to my period 😫

@apwilso I wouldn’t mind a Facebook or WhatsApp group one on a private message as obviously don’t want my friends or family seeing yet that’s I’m ttc 😆 would be a lot handier to talk to people in the same boat and make some friends maybe 😊

@Dex1521 yeah I'm using Agnus Castus (also known as vitex) this is my first cycle using it. Apparently it helps regulate cycles, and can make implantation more likely

@Tabbycat92 thanks! Definitely going to give it a go after 6 weeks or start of Jan to try and get things working properly again 😅

Hello all!
Eesh! I had a lot to catch up with!
How are you ladies doing?
@MrsLauraM @Bouncytree @apwilso ❤

I'm due to ovulate in the next couple of days and my left ovary area is very uncomfortable with ovulation pain! But it's nice to see the correlation with rising OPK levels.
Is it wrong that im looking forward to my peak and the TWW?