Newbie TTC 2021 club!

[Wondergirl1111]

Hi girls - looking for a little crew to share the ttc journey with - we are newbies this year - decided on Jan 31st to start trying after 12 years together! but had literally just missed my ovulation day for that cycle, so even though we had some fun over NY we are properly starting next cycle around the end of the month - just have to wait to finish this cycle now, and I've never wanted a period to come so quickly haha!

So - any cycle sisters out there who will be trying with me on or around end of Jan? I'm Cd21 right now.

And feel free to share stories and ages!

I'm 34 and have been off the pill for about 2 years now - we don't really use protection just pull out lol and never had a scare so I'm a little worried we could have a bit of a long journey. Although my mum conceived me first time trying so I'm praying it's in the genetics lol!

Not sure about you but I'm already getting obsessed which seems to be pretty normal lol but it would be good to have some pals to talk to rather than my cat or my husband, who I think I could quite quickly freak out if he knew just how many mum'snet threads I've read!

Also... What are you most looking forward to being pregnant?
Xx

Finally got some positive lines on my OPK this morning. Sigh of relief as I was panicking that maybe I don't ovulate 🙄

@Aims1991 WHOOOOOOOO! GET AT IT GIRL!

Hi everyone, joining the ttc train. I would say first month trying properly. I feel totally out my comfort zone here and trying not to overthink it or worry about being 35 and being 'too old'. I definitely don't feel it, and hope its just an arbitrary medical line.

Anyway according to my app, I'm 2 days from ovulation so we're having a fun week! We usually only have sex once a week so its a bit of a shock to the system.

Hope everyone's having a good Wednesday!

@DeeDee2021The biggest mistake I made was taking my foot off the gas when it comes to DTD, I assumed my cycle was going to be about 34-36 days maybe 38 at a push. It ended up being 48 days... So stick with it! I've also seen mixed reviews when it comes to OPKs so try not to pin all your hopes on them.

@rosamay48 WELCOME!!!! I'm 34 but feel like I'm still 28 in terms of mind and body - so I'm with you on it hopefully just being an arbitrary medical line! There are a few of us in our mid thirties here - and some in early 30s too, so you're in good company! I'm 3 days from ovulation so right there with you - are you tracking your ovulation in any way?

We had some fun this morning too!! hah!

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[quote Wondergirl1111]@rosamay48 WELCOME!!!! I'm 34 but feel like I'm still 28 in terms of mind and body - so I'm with you on it hopefully just being an arbitrary medical line! There are a few of us in our mid thirties here - and some in early 30s too, so you're in good company! I'm 3 days from ovulation so right there with you - are you tracking your ovulation in any way?

We had some fun this morning too!! hah!

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Thank you! Fabulous good to hear it!
I've just been using the femometer calendar bit on the app so far and logging periods for a while. I seem to be pretty regular at the moment.

I bought a thermometer but keep forgetting to use it. I was wondering about the OPKs and whether to give them a go?

@DeeDee2021 love to you, my cycles are irregular still after coming off the pill and it’s just another layer of stress isn’t it!!

@HaresHoping good luck!!! 💕💕

@StressyLady jury is out with me. I’ve been using them for the last two cycles and have never had a stonker of a positive, even though I def ovulated last cycle. One thing that puzzles me is trying not to drink lots to not water down your wee too much, but then drinking lots of very good for EWCM so seems counterproductive. There’s lots online about how they’re not always reliable and I’m really thinking about whether or not to bother next month, I think they just stress me out! Lots of lovely ladies love them (god can’t you tell I’ve been teaching alliteration 😂) but jury is definitely out for me!

DPO 2 (maybe!) here. Had lots of EWCM and stronger but not quite positive OPKs Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Sunday watery EWCV but really faint OPKs. DTD all those days and expected OV on Monday due to all those signals and also that’s what my NC app predicted. Monday and yesterday only a little lotiony CM. Was feeling super positive and chuffed that it seemed my cycles were becoming more “normal” and we’d timed it just right!

However, my temp is all over the place and hasn’t yet shown a certain post ov pick up yet. I woke up super early this morning (4.30) so took it then and it was 35.85. I then fell back asleep and when I woke up at 7 thought I would take it again as this is my more usual time just to compare, even though I’d been awake for 10mins or so and wriggled around a but...it was 36.4! So I’m thinking is it a pre ov dip or a post ov rise but now I’m just confused?!? I’m having real hot flushes and have taken it a couple of times during the day and it’s been over 37d but was super low when I woke up early this morning??!? I’ve now got some watery CM and a teeny bit of EWCM. Weird tummy sensations, prickly feelings and fullness. My normal ov bloating has completely gone too. I did an OPK just to see really hoping it would be nothing and it was a darker line again (not positive though) so wondering if in fact my body tried to ov but hasn’t yet?? Or whether my symptoms could be super early pregnancy but that seems ridiculous and not scientifically possible 😂

Arghhh feeling really irritated as we DTD so much during what we thought was the FW. Work is so stressful and we just are really not in the mood at the moment. Might see if we can today just in case I haven’t ov yet. Anything similar ever happened to anyone else? I’m kinda hoping we will DTD tonight, my temp will rise tomorrow and then we’ve covered bases no matter when I ov. Just feel a little confused and deflated, sorry for the long post 💕

Thanks @ElizabethP141 @Wondergirl1111 trying to stay positive.

@HaresHoping I’m also tracking BBT and OPKs at the moment.

@StressyLady you are completely right I’ve started to give up on DTD as regularly and today I’ve finally noticed a tiny amount of EWCM and instantly regret taking my foot off. But hopefully this is the start of ovulation 😊

How is everyone doing today? Looks like at least another 6 weeks of lockdown. Sometimes I think it could be the best time to get pregnant as it would be so easy to hide xx

@Wondergirl1111 thank you so much! Oh my god I think I am very similar to you then, almost like I am one month behind you 🙈 Sending loads and loads of babydust your way, hope this month is the one for you 💕 talking really does help the craziness doesn't it, and all of you ladies are just so kind and lovely.

I'm finding the BBT hit and miss but not really been doing it properly or every single day last cycle. I have generally noticed a pattern of temp rising after AF and dropping again when AF is due but aside from that has seemed all over the shop 😂 but think I'm getting the hang of how to do it now (ie same time every day). Will do it properly this month.

@ElizabethP141 thank you ☺️ best of luck for you too, really hope this stress you're going through at the min will all be worth it v soon! 💕

@DeeDee2021 sounds like you have everything tracked as much as poss, I'm crossing everything for you that it all gets easier 😘

Hi, hope it's ok to join this is our second month of actively trying, but we've not used protection (wasn't tracking or anything though) since November.

I'm on CD10 today, seem to have a short 10 day luteal phase from tracking with OPKs last month so using them again this month and the apps are varying between CD16 and CD20 for predicted ovulation. We too wore ourselves out last month 🙈 so I think I'm gonna go for DTD every other day from this weekend until the OPK peak has gone and hope for the best!

Baby dust to everybody 🤞🏻🍀 xx

Hey girls how are we all doing?
Just wondering... every month so far I've dried up 'down there' (sorry TMI) 😂 after ovulation, lots before.
but today I've woken up and there's a lot of creamy white CM, there was a bit yesterday too but nothing like this morning, I thought I'd wet the bed! 😂 Is this a good sign or just nothing?? Have you ever experienced?

Flashing smiley face on the OPK TODAY! Was almost expecting it not to work at all (and still could I guess lol) but it's been exciting to see that my body is hopefully doing what it should!
Do you guys think I should test in the evenings now too so that I lessen my chances of missing the LH surge? I have some internet cheapies I could use.... Or the stick to the clear blues?

Big welcome to you @mooloop! Exciting times and glad you joined us now on CD10 for all the excitement! I'm on CD12 So just a couple of days ahead of you!

@HaresHoping thanks for the babydust and sending a tonne back to you too! How you feeling today?

@FirstimeTTC - what CD are you on? I've been tracking cm religiously and usually it gets very watery/bit creamy before and after ovulation - I'm just before ovulation now and (gross sorryyy) but I can literally feel it coming out and have to rush to the loo! Flo app says it's usual before ovulation - I'll try and see what it says for after if that's where you're at?

@Wondergirl1111 great news!!!!
I'm 5DPO now which is why I'm thinking it's nothing cus still too early!

hi!

this is my first time actively ttc, i have a little bean already ( 3 in a few days) that was a lovely surprise.

i have PCOS and have been ttc for about 13month now. my period every 2-3 months for its a long slow journey for us!

im now upping the anti and getting opk and trying harder.

still trying to learn what all the abbreviations are so sorry if ive used anything wrong!

Only had positive lines on opk yesterday today nothing. Is this normal?

Yaaaaay for flashing smiley @Wondergirl1111!!! Woop woop great news 🥰

I am okay thanks but thoroughly feeling the AF hormones today and not liking it lol, all I want is chocolate but I ate most of a big bar of fruit and nut yesterday... thankfully DH ate the rest or the whole thing would have been in my gob! Haha. Would do it all again but nothing in. Seriously considering ordering a pudding from deliveroo 😂

How are you all this eve?

Hi @Caaatt 👋🏻 best of luck with the OPK! Let us know how you get on x

Hi @Aims1991 hmm I've not done OPK but thought the line sort of faded away gradually after ovulation... maybe it just disappears though? Have you used them before?

@HaresHoping First month using them. Yesterday was strong lines and done 2 today and they are faded 🤔

Hi @Aims1991 I'm sure that's normal, I've read about some women having short sharp peaks and some having a gradual build up and back down

@mooloop Been DTD just about every day so hopefully got it covered OH said he's tired and exhausted 🤣

Looking for some help! If yesterday (Wednesday) was my strongest lines on OPK would that mean today was my ovulation day and tomorrow is 1dpo??

Hey @Aims1991 so... The LH surge which is detected on the OPK happens just before ovulation - so yes that sounds correct! Xx did you DTD Yesterday?! X

This is quite useful x

Another flashing smiley face for me today on OPK - Took out the test and the line is defo getting darker - hopefully I'll catch the peak!

Anyone else feel like they are precariously watching everythinh during the fertile window - I feel like I should be DTD every half an hour just incase lol - like what if we DTD and the sperm die or aren't strong enough and just miss the egg and then the egg dies before we DTD again?! I felt we were fed such lies at school about getting pregnant lol