First month TTC

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Hi ladies,

I’m new to this and would really appreciate your help. This is my first month TTC. I’m currently on CD4 so still middle of my period. Just wondering what helped you all conceive in your first month of trying and any tips you have. I have clearblue OPK ready and have been tracking my cycles for a which vary from 27-34 day cycles with 2 random 45 day cycles one of them being my last cycle.

Anyone else TTC this month?

Thanks in advance x

Just catching up congratulations ladies on you BFPs

DP has finally been furloughed just in time for my fertile week, trying to not get too consumed but it’s hard not to lol

Today I am crying and feeling sorry for myself. My OH's best friend has just announced their pregnancy. She only POAS this morning and they've told us already!

We didn't know they were trying. Fell pregnancy their first month. Could have been us. But while she had a BFP I have AF.

It's just one too many announcements today.

@Annabelle0852 I feel for you!! My OH’s friend (who I’m not a big fan of) announced she was pregnant the day I got AF too! It stings but it gets better. I’m staying positive and looking forward to trying again next week! I’ve even splashed out on the CB kit to cheer myself up.
Hope you’re ok

@Annabelle0852 sorry to hear you aren’t doing great today. But as @Eaststreet says it’s going to get better. I’m sure we’ll all get our BFPs soon enough. Head up x

Sending virtual hugs to you @Annabelle0852
TTC is a probability game and they got lucky first time. You will get lucky too very soon. I hope you can treat yourself to something nice today and try to relax into the process (I know it's easier said than done). I hope you feel better soon x

@Grace185 hope AF has stayed away for you, mine arrived in FULLLLLL force today 😂

Here’s to CD1 ladies. ☺️

@Annabelle0852 so sorry your feeling shit. completely understandably so. Tomorrow is a new day & hopefully a better one at that.

Morning all! Sorry to hear about the unwelcome arrival of AF for so many. Even though you know the chances of pregnancy each month are slim, it’s still kicks hard when you know you’re out for the month.
I’m officially on my two week wait (about 2dpo) and I’ve asked my husband to hide the pregnancy tests this month. I’m an obsessive test taker 🙈😂
Being in lockdown doesn’t help either does it with very little to take our minds off it. I’ve started decorating our hall, stairs and landing to keep me busy 😂
Is anyone testing this weekend? Good luck if you are.

I'm only 4DPO but I've woken up feeling very sicky today and have cramps in my left side. Might be overthinking things as I know it's probably too early but 🤷🏼‍♀️🤞🏻

@shannonl26 I’m CD1 again today too! Here’s to starting all over again! My body majorly tricked me this month with spotting, cramps and major back pain. Gonna try not think about it so much this time 🙄

Sorry for being a depressy pants yesterday and thank you for everyone being kind.

Woke up to news a colleagues baby was born last night! The baby fever doesn't end!!

But feeling better about it all today after a good sleep. Still a little self pitying! 😂 but considerably better than yesterday.

Thanks again and baby dust to all.

How are all of you fine ladies doing this evening? I'm sorry to hear about AF and irritating announcements. I am the youngest of four siblings and the last to have children so I feel like my news isn't going to be particularly special when I do share it, so I understand the deflated feeling.
Who is still to test this month, any symptoms to spot?

I'm almost done with AF so now the fun begins. Not going to be doing OPKs or anything just going with the flow (laughing at myself right now) I can normal tell when I'm ovulating with CM and its normally CD12/13 for me and has been for the last few months.

@PineappleSun as long as it's special for you have you OH that's all that matters. My and my DF are both only children so that's something that going to be new to our family.

Sorry to hear about AFs turning up but it's a fresh month for you to focus on. :)

Morning all - have missed a few pages but caught up - sorry for those feeling down or worried, here's to a new month for all

I believe I am ovulating today - had a 'peak' OPK yesterday and some signs there but not really getting particularly fertile CM (sorry if tmi but I think that's a given for this forum!). Been enjoying DTD veery much though so all good - slightly nervous that I will become obsessive by next weekend in the TWW - first one for me!

@PineappleSun and @RedDarwazah how are you getting on? So curious about what it feels like to be so newly pregnant - you must be v excited!

@Kittysw I’m not doing opks either so just having a lot of fun haha!

Hi ladies!

@PineappleSun I think it's always special for their parents when another one of their children starts a family. My dad is one of 4 and I know my nan was always so delighted with each announcement.

For those of you starting a new cycle - glad you're focused on having fun this month. Maybe it'll take the pressure off when TWW comes. Sending you lots of baby dust!

I'm 5 DPO now and have all the usual PMS symptoms. Femometer is telling me I could test mid next week but AF is due 3rd Feb and I want her to be way late before I test. Feeling pretty cool and calm about it all. If it doesn't happen this month, no biggie. For most people TTC is a process and I'm OK with that :)

Has anyone had vivid dreams as a symptom before? 5DPO today and got woken up twice last night 😫 I'm also struggling to go to the toilet... TMI sorry

@emilyylouise one of my friends had vivid dreams when she was pregnant so I think this could be. I'm sure someone else on this thread mentioned before about vivid dreams.

@LiGigi If you can wait until your missed period I would. I didn't last cycle and I think it may how annoyed me more than if I would of just waited for AF to show up. Plus it's cheaper than using up tests for the sake of it.

@Grace185 I think lots of fun is the way to go! :)

@Kittysw

Oooo interesting! I hardly ever dream so to have 2 in one night is very bizarre 🙈 I'm also SO hungry

Thanks @Kittysw and @LiGigi i'm sure you're right, its not like affection is on a meter.

@Aubyone in all honesty, I don't feel that different, a bit tired, boobs ache like hell but that's it really. Terrified of miscarriage is the main thing getting to me, i'm not a lucky person and this feels too lucky.
Also I'm not sure there is tmi on this thread, I never had any obvious CM in my life, all this egg white business is a complete mystery to me so I say carry on DTD!

Hey ladies I havent been on for a while and wow, lot has been going on! Congrats to the BFP!

I'm CD 15 and still showing no sign of ovulating. Clue reckons it might be around day 20 but still feeling a bit disappointed every time I get low on the clear blue test. But it's the first cycle and I have no idea when I ovulate.

Congrats @PineappleSun!! That's what I'm most scared of too but stay positive!

@Chall139 how long are your cycles? I ovulated on CD 19 this month but then my cycles are about 30-33 days. Best to keep testing :)

I'm sat here amusing myself that I feel twinges and pulls on the left hand side of my lower tummy and thinking: is this implantation or just the massive Nandos I had last night trying to keep it real, you know.
Twinges in boobs too but I wouldn't say they're mega sensitive so who knows. Only 6 DPO so yeah... probably getting ahead of myself.

How are you ladies doing today?

[quote LiGigi]@Chall139 how long are your cycles? I ovulated on CD 19 this month but then my cycles are about 30-33 days. Best to keep testing :)

I'm sat here amusing myself that I feel twinges and pulls on the left hand side of my lower tummy and thinking: is this implantation or just the massive Nandos I had last night trying to keep it real, you know.
Twinges in boobs too but I wouldn't say they're mega sensitive so who knows. Only 6 DPO so yeah... probably getting ahead of myself.

How are you ladies doing today?[/quote]
Hey! Sounds like we have the same cycle, I thought I felt some twinges too... but I do think I'm out this month as I never experienced any EWCM

@LiGigi - mine are the same about 30-33 days! I'll just have to keep being patient haha! Not my strongest suit!

@PineappleSun

Hi all, hope I can join you. I'm on cycle 1 trying for #1. I had my implant out in October and went on pre conception vitamins. I'm currently 3dpo and amazed at how obsessed I am already! I did try opk for the first time but didn't really know what I was doing so not too optimistic this month, got a 50 pack coming tomorrow so hopefully will get better with those. Having said all that I do feel bloated and have sore nips but probably a combination of wishful thinking and the massive nandos for tea

Thought I was having deja vu when I read your post @LiGigi... Could be a baby you know

Can I ask, I'm on my first month ttc and I've been offered the Covid vaccine but would need to postpone ttc for 6 months have any of you had the vaccine? Or are you happy to go ahead without it? I don't want to postpone ttc really