Anyone been trying for 5 months plus and want to chat?

[AKcheer]

Going into cycle 6 after AF...feeling deflated! Anyone else been trying for this time and want to chat and keep each other company and positive words!?

Just an update... I’ve had some bleeding so I think I’m out this month. It’s usually a sign of AF looking at what I’ve noted before.

I’m weirdly okay with it like I’m sad but just want to move onto next month really.

Hope you’re all okay. I’m off to look into new ways of measuring ovulation because Premom OPKs clearly aren’t working for me 😩 xx

Tested yesterday afternoon and was negative and AF started again. My skin is still really oily and breaking out though and I feel like a just want to cry all the time (maybe it was my bad day at work) but just feel like giving up today😭😭😭

Hey @Kirby173 I’m good thanks how are you?

I feel ok today I feel better but I still feel a bit anxious! Yeah I think that’s it maybe we give it a couple more go’s and then il speak to GP. Can’t do any harm getting checked over. Oh wow really? That’s so nice that they got pregnant first round of IVF. I feel with OPKs we also like to just see the line haha! With OPK if we have surges does it mean we are definitely ovulating?

I just saw you had a bleed today? Could it be implantation how bad was it?? Fingers crossed it’s not full on AF. Why do you feel premom is not working for you? What are you thinking of trying now xx

Oh @Molsy I’m so sorry to hear AF has arrived. We know how you feel :( please don’t give up and stay positive. It will happen. Just think in a few days you can start again. Have a cry and let it all out xx

Guys I’m a create a new thread called “Magic dust for 2021 5month+ crew continued”

Hopefully everyone will make it onto there!!! Especially since I love chatting to you guys!

Oh sorry @Kirby173 I must have mis-read! I feel like all of you are on really similar cycles and I am a few days behind you! Hmm, I mean it could be implantation couldn't it, but then if you are used to a bit of spotting before your period then I guess you know your body by now. Ugh why is it so hard. My method this month has been the BBT charting (take my temp before getting up every morn), and then I am also using the CB OPK kit, It was about £30 which I was not impressed with! So far it has been negative each morning, but I am hoping from tomorrow I will get a flashing smiley (ov due Sunday)... We are planning to DTD every 2 days anyway, so there isn't much else we can do! Are you gunna test or just assume you're out now? I can't help but be a little bit optimistic for you!

@AKcheer I know what you mean, after the disappointment of AF I do get a bit excited about the next cycle! I think threads end after 10 pages, Thanks so much for creating the new one, I will be joining for sure, I feel I am quite invested in your TTC journeys now! Defo ditch the OPK's if they aren't working; I was using cheap strips and they are useless. Only ever got a dark second line when I didn't drink anything for 3 hours before! I just can't do that so I am binning them.

@Molsy Oh nooo - I swear since TTC my periods and hormones have been all over the place, I have never had irregular periods or strange symptoms but the last few months, every month I have struggles with late AF, sickness or fatigue or something odd! I had bad spots last month but haven't noticed oily skin, is that symptom for AF for you? Come on girl don't give up !!

I have a day off work tomorrow so got that Friday feeling! Hope you all have a good day x

Hello everyone, I hope everyone is ok and had a good break over the Xmas period?

I just wanted to ask if anyone had any opinions on whether using a hot water bottle on your tummy during a TWW is safe or not..? I usually put it on my tummy cus it’s cosy there lol.. I’ve seen mixed opinions on Google. It’s just soo freezing cold lol and I can’t do without my hot water bottle!

Hope you are all feeling ok, and ready for 2021 being our year! Xx

Hi @8LPS, this thread was actually moved over here (hope this works!)

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/4102448-Magic-dust-for-2021-5month-crew-continued

On the hot water bottle question, I’ve wondered about this too as I get quite bad cramps leading up to AF! I read that it’s fine during the TWW and pregnancy, as long that it has a cover/towel around it obviously so it’s not too hot for the skin :)