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TTC chat!

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apwilso · 20/10/2020 15:27

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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1992EM · 14/12/2020 21:15

@Tabbycat92 i am 4dpo and oh so tired ( that could also be due to the last week of work 🤣) i also know you don't implant this early but I can always hope. I was really crampy day 1, I think that is ovulation happening . Good luck in your tww x

DNpink82 · 14/12/2020 21:16

AF turned up 4 days early for me, gutted but looks like Christmas will be my fertile week 🤣

1992EM · 14/12/2020 22:08

@DNpink82 sorry to hear that AF has arrived. At least that will be a fun week 🤣👍 x

LRW26 · 15/12/2020 18:19

@1992EM it is strange isn’t it! 😂 I’m 5DPO today and experiencing what I can only describe as a pulling sensation and really faint cramps so not sure what that means. Trying not to get my hopes up.

@apwilso it makes so much difference when you just go about your days as normal and don’t cut things out. how are you feeling?

How is everyone else doing?

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apwilso · 15/12/2020 19:03

@1992EM best way!

@Tabbycat92 welcome back!! I'm the same. Symptoms instantly kick in on the tww!

@DNpink82 snap me too!

@LRW26 I feel a bit bad cos I feel like I've let go and don't care but feel like I was letting it get to me! But I think it's the best especially how everything is going and time of year. How about you?xx

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1992EM · 15/12/2020 19:15

@LRW26 5 dpo for me to and same symptoms 🙈 hopefully a good thing. Also shattered but that could be work and time of year . Have fell asleep on the couch the last 2 nights 🙈🤣. My boobs are huge and also so sensitive both usual after ovulation but a few time today if I brush past something or putting my jacket on i have flinched. I know it is unlikely as probably haven't even implanted yet x

LRW26 · 15/12/2020 19:16

@apwilso there’s nothing to feel bad about. I think the stress just gets too much! I’m feeling better about TTC this month because I’m not stressing about it although, this cramping I’ve had today is making me start to symptom spot which isn’t good. Xx

1992EM · 18/12/2020 13:37

How are we all doing? Anyone due to test or ovulate soon ? X

Tabbycat92 · 18/12/2020 13:59

Hello @1992em how are you?
5dpo today - trying not to think about it too much, but I have been very crampy this time around, and also have had very tingly breasts and an achey back - obviously far too early for any of it really, but who knows?
Hopefully should know either way by Christmas Xmas Smile

1992EM · 18/12/2020 14:15

@Tabbycat92 oh I am quite close to you. I am 8 dpo. Similar cramps. I had cramps around say 5 and sensitive boobs. Nothing much else since. Due AF Wednesday. When do you plan to test ? X

Tabbycat92 · 18/12/2020 15:03

@1992em Ooo it's very interesting then! I'm planning to test on Xmas eve, I'll be 10dpo then and it'll be nice to know for Xmas!
You?

1992EM · 18/12/2020 15:07

I was originally due boxing day and was going to test on Christmas eve . I am now due the 23rd so not sure if I should just wait it out. I don't have any early tests but may buy some. The ones I have aren't as sensitive.

1992EM · 18/12/2020 17:06

@Tabbycat92 I gave in and ordered some frer 😅 I might test Tuesday. I will be 12dpo x

LRW26 · 18/12/2020 17:29

@Tabbycat92 and @1992EM hope you both get some good news for Christmas 🤞🏻 I’m also due 23rd but I’m going to just wait it out because I’ve wasted so much money on tests in these last 10 months so just going to wait and see. If AF doesn’t arrive Christmas Eve, I’m going to test Christmas morning I think. x

1992EM · 18/12/2020 17:41

@LRW26 what a lovely Christmas present that would be . I normally don't test early and talk myself out of it 🤣 x

Tabbycat92 · 18/12/2020 18:09

@1992em I have some frers left from last time, so I'm surely gonna get tempted!

@lrw26 that's very exciting! Fingers crossed for you!

Tabbycat92 · 18/12/2020 18:15

My boobs are feeling so sore this evening! Which is making me think maybe I ovulated earlier than I thought. I did have a dark lpk 4 days before the day I was due to ovulate, but also had a dark one a day before.
So Im wondering if I'm potentially 7/8dpo... 🙃

1992EM · 18/12/2020 18:21

@Tabbycat92 could be implantation? Or as you say maybe ovulated earlier. I have similar pulling just now but nothing else really. My boobs are sensitive but not all the time and they usually are after ovulation so not reading much into the symptoms to try and avoid becoming hopeful x

laurielo · 19/12/2020 23:04

Hi
Was wondering if I could join you ladies on this thread? Me and my OH are on our 3rd month of ttc. I had the implant taken out in September and to be honest I feel so much better for it in all aspects!

I'm using opk's (easy @ home) to track ovulation! And I'm nearing the end of AF so we're near ready for that!

Last month I was adamant I was pregnant, my period was over 10 days late, my boobs hurt, I had line eyes, heartburn galore, pregnancy dreams (these are the worst) and I felt like I had a gut feeling I was! Soon enough AF showed her face and here we are. This is the first of the 3 months me and my partner will be together everyday as he usually works away through the week so I'm crossing everything that this is the month!

I'd love to do SMEP but I think our strategy is to dtd everyday/ every 2 days!

Hope your all okay, I'm up way past my bedtime 5.30 get up Shock

1992EM · 19/12/2020 23:27

@laurielo welcome , good luck in your next cycle. I am cycle 8 and in the tww . I tried smep this month or there abouts . First month trying that so will see what happens. X

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apwilso · 20/12/2020 13:13

@laurielo we sound in the same boat. My boyfriend works away and is currently been off for basically all of December so far and I finish work next week when I'm meant to ovulating so great timing!!

I'm still trying to not get obsessed done no opk testing but cracked yesterday and I wasn't ovulating. Just DTd often

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laurielo · 20/12/2020 18:26

@apwilso it's really hard when they work away and trying not to get obsessed, 2 weeks after we discussed trying he accepted a job far away I just thought greattt

And no one ever tells you how hard conceiving is! We have everything crossed that this month is the month as it's the only month of the year we're gonna be spending more then 1 week together!

December seems to be a popular month for people to conceive so I've heard! Good luck xx

laurielo · 20/12/2020 18:27

@1992EM the TWW that's what got me last month, I went out my mind but you sound quite relaxed which is good, for my fingers crossed for you! Smile

1992EM · 20/12/2020 18:34

@laurielo tww is definitely the worst part. I was going to test today but backed out 🤣 10 dpo . At the beginning of ttc I was a serial tester. Now I am too scared to test. I hope this is your month 💕

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apwilso · 20/12/2020 20:24

@laurielo I think it is as well probably because everyone is relaxed there why. I'm the same wish I'd done proper testing now cos it's the only
Month we're fully together then hes back to working away then! So fingers crossed for us all x

I'm hoping we get a positive! Me and my boyfriend have said we're going to get healthy in the new year to work towards a healthier life x

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