Magic dust for 2021 5month+ crew continued

[AKcheer]

Hey continued our thread! So sorry if I’ve forgot to tag anyone please feel free to tag anyone I’ve missed but hopefully they find us ❤️ Hope you guys have had a good day and here’s lots of baby dust for you still waiting to see if your pregnant this month and here’s a massive good luck to us who have just had AF for next year!

@Lynne425
@8LPS
@Kirby173
@Plm28
@Rose2108
@Molsy
@NatMoz
@Birchybirch
@Leavingitlate
@Louisa199
@JLP256
@Jamill87
@Loladoodle

@AKcheer I am doing fine actually thanks, loving my new fitbit! Putting all my food in there and making sure I have the right balance of Carbs/Fat/Protein is basically "fun" at the moment, it distracts me from boredom and TTC obsessing! I seem to just be walking mainly and haven't done any other form of exercise for ages; I used to do these online dance classes on the fit on app! I might do those again they are very fun :) how are you? Gearing up for a workout in the bedroom I see haha. Still no positive opk for me, I ovulate sooo late... CD12 now and nothing.

@Kirby173 so nice to see it in writing! Lol. How excited you must be, what a great start to the year. Did you do anything diff this month?

@KerryW87 Hmm I don't think so... though I am not sure if your tests are diff to mine, but I have a control line and then a test line. The test line gets gradually darker as I head toward peak ovulation! This pic is from the day before my peak last month x

Oh I also forgot to say I am on the seven seas tablets as they're just folic acid & then some other vitamins! Not crazy expensive either.

BTW if anyone needs some DTD encouragement watch Bridgerton on Netflix I was not expecting it to be so raunchy!!! Lol

@Rose2108 Ah CD12 isn't late, I don't think! When is it usually did you say, CD16? Hopefully you get your positive soon! 🤞

Ah yeah it does have two lines! Think it's getting there but not positive yet, hoping it's maybe a positive tonight! So impatient...don't know why I'm always so desperate to get back onto the TWW because it's always torture 😂 xx

Oh wow @Kirby173 a mahoosive congratulations!! I hope you are feeling well and the best of luck in your pregnancy!!!

@KerryW87 I saw a thread on it a little while back too! I love costa too!! The Xmas specials are just amazing!! And I love their chai latte too! Oh no are you physically having to go into work? How do you feel about it? Oh yes after AF has gone I always feel so motivated lol! Like let’s do this!!!

@Rose2108 ooh this Fitbit sounds good!! I’ve never invested in one but sounds like it’s worth it! Which one is it?? Walking is a great form of exercise but the dance fit does sound fun! I’ve just exercised too. I’ve just done tabata which is 30 seconds on and 10 seconds off. Well hard don’t know why I did that tbf!! Oh no - when do you usually ovulate is it CD 15/16? have you started DTD? Hahaha I saw your note on Bridgerton!!! Who knew!! I will check it out lol. Oooh that’s good, I started seven seas today plus my vitamins so we will see if they are ok!!

Oooh @KerryW87 nearly looking positive!!

So guys I got my day 3 blood results back as normal so I guess I wait for my day 21 now - well I need to go for my day 21 and then wait for them lol

Aww that's good your bloods came back normal @AKcheer 🤞🏻🤞🏻 this is your month!!

I didn't take any vitamins this time until I got my bfp 🙈 now I'm on folic acid again.
The pregnacare ones made my wee bright yellow so stopped them lol

I'm soo exhausted at the moment - like could quite happily go to bed at 7pm but don't know if lockdown is part of that haha - no motivation to do anything 🙈 xx

@AKcheer Ohh I'd never tried a chai latte until I met my partner and he ordered one, they are SO good!

Yeah, I'm an Early Years practitioner so we need to be in for key worker children and vulnerable children. Last lockdown I was pregnant so was able to stay home with my older two and homeschool them, this time the boys will be at home with my partner who works full time from home. So I'll need to try and fit in homeschooling once I get back from work! Dreading it all to be honest 😭 Really hoping it's short term...or I fall pregnant this month and can be a bit safer and work from home! 🤞

I've heard of 3 day and 21 day bloods but a bit clueless as to what they are, what does it check for? Very glad your 3 day ones are normal though? ❤️

Hey @Lynne425 fingers crossed!! Oh wow no way!! That’s amazing!! Haha yes pregnacare also done that to me how weird!!

Awww!! But you are growing a little bubba inside you so you will be tired!!

@KerryW87 oh man they are the best! Awww I see. It’s really hard for key workers going in at the moment and for kids. I really do feel for you guys trying to balance everything. Fingers crossed this is your month!!!
So I think they test your hormones etc. I said to my doctor that I was concerned and she’s so sound she sent me for them - I haven’t been TTC for a year and she still sent me. So now let’s see if my day 21s are normal.

This link explains it

www.rmact.com/getting-started/fertility-testing/what-is-cycle-day-3

www.rmact.com/getting-started/fertility-testing/day-21-testing

Hi, how’s everyone doing? @AKcheer good to hear your bloods were ok!

AF came for me today...I actually woke up early with cramps so that was a fun surprise haha. I was expecting it really because my normal AF symptoms came like clockwork this week but still pretty fed up. Can’t believe I’m on cycle 8 now! I’ll be getting the wine ready for later

@JLP256 Aww I'm sorry to hear that :( It's always the worst feeling the day AF arrives ❤️ I'm the same, I get AF cramps every single cycle without fail for a week before it arrives but still manage to convince myself it's a pregnancy symptom 🙈

Absolutely, make sure you get the wine ready, a takeaway, the works! Take some time for you and relax for a bit before on you the next cycle! xx

Thanks @KerryW87 :) on to the next cycle! Hope you’re ok x

@JLP256 That's it, can feel like Groundhog Day can't it 😫 but it'll happen! ❤️

Yeah I'm fine thanks, up to my eyes in uni work with two bored kids in the house due to crap weather, and the homeschooling/work juggle begins on Monday...if stress really is a factor for TTC then I am DONE FOR 😂 x

Hi Ladies! Another morning of forgetting to do the CB opk oops... My husband woke up to a NHS isolation alert so we were talking about that and I was distracted. I'm gunna do a cheapie strip later. I'm thinking it will be Monday or Tuesday! I had quite a rise in temp today, not sure why... Anyway we are just DTD as much as seems natural for us at the moment, not much else to do lol.

@AKcheer I've got a Fitbit versa 3, I really like it! Definitely makes me move more! Been doing about 12,000 steps the last few days. It's also a monitor for heart rate, sleep, ovulation / cycle, mindfulness and aload of other things! I've turned the WhatsApp notifications from my phone off, as that was doing my head in, but you can set that up. Glad your first bloods were all good!

@JLP256 agh I'm sorry.... So annoying isn't it, as usually I feel like I am quite in control of things and with this I just feel bamboozled. It's so odd just not knowing what's going on or how long it's gunna take! But as you say, you'll get there :)

@KerryW87 oh blimey so my problem of boredom is the opposite to you haha! At least you have something productive to do to take your mind off TTC in some ways xx

Happy Saturday guys! How’s everyone doing? Went for a nice walk today and just been baking. Going to do a Sunday roast on a Saturday too!

Thanks @JLP256 and I’m sorry AF came. I can’t believe how our periods are like clock work....exact same symptoms every month!! Hope you are feeling ok...and have the wine ready!!!

@KerryW87 you sound like you got to do and a lot to juggle! At least you got loads of stuff to keep you busy!!!

@Rose2108 Oh no! If you got some cheapie OPKs lying around just use them!! Oh no have you guys been in contact with someone who has covid?? Hopefully you guys are ok!! Yeah same! Just DTD on what seems natural and yeah! See what happens!!

I didn’t know a Fitbit can do so much. Thanks for that il have a look at one actually. Think it might be good especially in this lockdown!! Thank you just need to go for my next lot now!

@AKcheer Aw sounds like a really nice wee day! Can't beat a roast ANY day of the week so I fully support your choice, haha 👌🏻

Haha true! I think I'm officially on the TWW now, got a positive OPK Friday but major cramps and lower backache (a first for me!) first thing this morning so figure that might be actual ovulation? We've religiously stuck to SMEP so fingers crossed 🤞 Plenty to keep me busy for the first week of it anyway, haha. Hope you've had a nice Sunday? x

Hi @KerryW87 Happy Monday! Haha I agree re the roast!!

Ooh your TWW is finally here - that lovely time haha! Ohh really...that sounds positive!! Oh good!! I’m glad you guys have stuck to SMEP can’t wait to see if it’s worked!!

Hopefully I will get a positive OPK in the next couple days too!

Just found everyone again. Hope you are all feeling well today!

Just waiting on a positive opk over here, should be any day now!

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is doing well and had a lovely Xmas period! Even though I was tagged in this new thread, I didn’t receive any emails about it lol so thought - wow the group has gone really quiet for so long! Haha!

Tried to catch up on as many messages as I can - I am so happy that some of you have had BFPs, good luck with everything girls! ♥️ And to everyone else, I am hopeful that 2021 is our year!

I’m currently in the TWW, 12dpo. I’m symptom spotting like crazy this month, noticing that my boobs are aching way more than usual, and I have a sort of pressure type sensation on my lower stomach area which I don’t think is normal for me..? But my body has tricked me into thinking my pg soo many times before so I’m trying not to get my hopes up. Trying to stay positive, but the disappointment of every other month just creeps up in my mind! But I’m trying to keep busy outside of WFH to keep my mind occupied.
Where is everyone at in your cycles?

Thank you @JLP256 for answering my question about whether it is safe to put a hot water bottle on my tummy during TWW - it’s so freezing cold and I struggle without it lol! And thanks for directing me to this new thread too!

Hope everyone is ok wherever you’re at in your cycles!

Hey All

I've booked an early scan for the end of the month as I've been going crazy as I've still no symptoms (I'm not even that tired anymore) so still poas to see the two lines and convince myself lol!

My 12 week scan wouldn't be until beginning of March so booked a private one for 31st!

Hope your all ok and 🤞🏻🤞🏻 for you all this cycle xx

Hey @jules5232 and @8LPS welcome back!!

8LPS you are through the majority of the wait, not long now. They do sound like positive signs but as you say, we have all learned after months of TTC that AF symptoms are so similar! I drive myself mad every month too! I agree re hot water bottle... I think it is fine and not a bad thing! I have read some people say that a warm womb is a good thing for implantation support.

I am now on CD16, have had flashing smileys on the CB OPK's, I think tomorrow will be a peak test result and I will ovulate on CD 17/18. Gunna DTD today and then Weds too hopefully... I find it so awkward at this stage though my husband is like "so... er... is it on tonight then" and I'm trying to be all aloof and girly and like "We will have to see, if you're lucky" - I literally do not recognise this person I have become lol.... it is so awkward!!! I don't just want to say "yep got the flashing smiley so let's have a quickie please!" haha. We have literally been together for ten years and all of a sudden I am this weirdo who cannot communicate about sex!!

I went for an asymptomatic covid test today, they are pushing them in my town as the outbreak was so bad in Dec, I got my negative result within 30 mins! Husband is out of his isolation now, he thinks it was someone at work. x

Hahaah @Rose2108 I wish I could still be flirty! I yell across the house when I get a positive opk to make sure he knows. The romance is gone 😂

Has anyone had an HSG done to look at your tubes?? After my day 21 tests came back last week the doctor said my progesterone was borderline/low (Day 3 tests were all good) so we would be talking about clomid soon, depending on the results of my HSG. Got kinda nervous about having it done though so I delayed until next cycle. Wondered if you all had any experience.

@Lynne425 good luck with your appointment, I’ve fingers crossed for you that it’s a good, happy outcome! Keep us posted!xx

@Rose2108 looks like we both let our anxiety get in the way of being logical but it’s just impossible to be balanced about this haha!
I totally agree - DTD when it’s so functional can be such a mood/passion hoover! I’ve also been with my husband for 10 years and like you, we should be able to be open with each other but the awkwardness overrides everything lol! My husband gets so tired of it sometimes so I feel for him, but that’s the nature of doing this right I guess! You’ll not long be in your TWW so good luck!xx

Hey everyone how’s it going!! @jules5232 how are you! When do you usually get your positive OPK?

Hey @8LPS nice to hear from you! Oh no wonder why you didn’t get any notifications! Aww I really hope all of us will get BFPs soon! ❤️ Ooh 12dpo!! Are you going to test early? Sounds goods, the problem is you never know when it’s AF or pregnancy - the wait is torture! Are you feeling tired or anything? Exciting - keep us updated!! I’m on CD 10 and I usually get a peak on OPK on CD 10 but I haven’t today so I’m a bit concerned!! I’ve also been WFH so yeah just enjoying extra sleep and my walks and home exercise!

Hey @Lynne425 nice to hear from you! Awww I’ve seen lots of people don’t get symptoms for the first few weeks!! Hope your scan goes well and keep us updated!!!!

@Rose2108 glad your hubby is out of isolation now!!

I’m not too sure what’s going on with me - I usually have a peak on CD10 and I just haven’t today. (I use cheapies) do you guys always get a peak on the same day?

@AKcheer Hi! It's been such a crazy couple of days, been setting my alarm two hours before my boys get up the past few days to try and get uni work/work work done and STILL managing to be playing catch up? 😂😴 Hopefully one more late-night marathon tonight and then a trip to deliver the packs for my nursery kids in the morning then it'll be slightly more normal, haha!

Anyway saw your post about peaks! Mine are usually within a few days of each other and the past few cycles have been 11, 13 and 12 so don't worry! Hopefully you get it today or really soon, let us know! ❤️

@Lynne425 Aw good luck with the scan when it comes and glad you're keeping ok! Lots of women have little to no symptoms so try not to worry! :)

@AKcheer sorry, I haven’t analysed my peaks before and have only restarted using OPKs a month ago so I can’t help you with that I’m afraid! But I guess it’s quite normal for the body to vary the days a little..? Do you have similar cycle lengths each month? My cycles have been varying from between 27-32 I think so I just test and if it’s peak, it’s peak! I’m probably a bit too relaxed about it!!

I’m always so nervous to test because each time I do, the reality of the “not pregnant” that I see is just devastating and it hits me hard. But it’s probably way worse keeping myself in limbo though so I should go out and get a test!