Ttc #1 - cycle 7

[rosiej95]

Really fed up of AF showing up month after month now 🤦🏼‍♀️ we've been taking the see what happens but dtd lots approach. But now going into month 7 so We've decided to use the clear blue opk's to see if it gives us a better chance. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Now to just wait for AF to disappear 😀

Any one else ttc #1? 😀

Spotting this afternoon and cramps so I'm out this month. Little bit devestated to be honest. Was hoping the other night was implantation but clearly just a random 24 hour bug. I'm fed up with every month feeling like forever, symptom spotting every single fucking thing and imagining lines on sticks.

If AF starts properly tomorrow then it will be a 10 day luteal phase which I think is on the low end.

Welcome @xoJellybean where are you in your cycle?

Hey, I was wondering if anyone could give some insites into this maybe? (Sorry to jump onto the thread)

On Sunday I had light bleeding/spotting, it was basically just a blob in my underwear and nothing since. My period should be due either the 9th or the 10th, I've had some cramping but not much, my boobs are abit sore but could just be due to my period. This morning I had EWCM kinda but it was brownish and I only had like one blob of that and nothing since. I've ordered some tests that are coming today but what does everyone think? I haven't been tracking ovulation or anything this month so I couldn't tell you when I ovulated. My and my hub did have sex a few times on Friday/Saturday so I don't know if the blood is just from that but I have never had this before. Don't wanna get my hopes up because I don't think I am but we will see 😫 what does everyone think?

@rosiej95 it’s the actual worst not knowing. Every month I tell myself I’ll just wait for af do I don’t need to go through squinting at tests, yet every month I’m peeing on a stick by 9dpo 😂

@J1990 auch I’m so sorry. Does that mean today is 9dpo? Could the spotting be implantation or are you pretty certain it’s af?

[quote Amy259]@rosiej95 it’s the actual worst not knowing. Every month I tell myself I’ll just wait for af do I don’t need to go through squinting at tests, yet every month I’m peeing on a stick by 9dpo 😂

@J1990 auch I’m so sorry. Does that mean today is 9dpo? Could the spotting be implantation or are you pretty certain it’s af?[/quote]
Today is 10dpo. I read that implantation bleeding isn't thaaaat common and as I get spotting every month before AF, together with the cramps and no other symptoms, I do think it's a period.

This cycle was always going to be a difficult one with hubs being away and having had the vaccine. Hey ho, had a little cry and now ready for the witch 💪

Where are you in your cycle? I'm getting all confused with everyone! 😊

Aw @J1990 sorry to hear you were upset. Perfectly natural to feel upset. Its tough having to pick yourself up every month. I know a lot of people say you aren't out yet and some don't get faint lines until 12dpo but you feel how you want to feel! I know i get that feeling of 'you just know' most of the time. ❤️❤️

@J1990 yeah like @Loops01 you just know, don’t you? Onwards and upwards, hope you have a couple of days of spoiling yourself!

@rosiej95 how are you this morning - any update?

@AZ1992X, Loops, I hope the tww isn’t sending you both too crazy yet!!

Today is ov day for me I think, so about to enter yet another waiting game!

Morning @Amy259 I’m doing ok at the min - keeping busy with work etc… 😊

I break up next week for a week off with OH - first time we’ve had this long off since Christmas so looking forward to that. AF is due around then too so if it does arrive I’ll be sure to have a few treats/meals out 😂.

That’s good, you’ll be joining us two in the 2ww - hopefully it goes quick for you!

Evening everyone 😊
AF is officially in full force & so are the cramps 🤦🏼‍♀️ which means new cycle. I'm gutted but at the same time as the months are going on I'm getting more used to AF being here. 😞

How is everyone doing today?

@J1990 Hope your ok! ❤️

Morning ladies

Spotting stopped last night so I took these this morning. Really not convinced though. Doesn't feel like the cheapie has got any darker from 2 days ago so maybe evap line/bad batch? Told husband and we both just don't want to get our hopes up so will test again tomorrow.

Hope you're all doing OK ❤️

Also @rosiej95 I'm so sorry :( ❤️

Morning @J1990 , I defo see a line especially on the top one. Remember I think the cheap ones may take a little bit longer to pick up your levels. How many DPO are you now? Would AF be due about now too? X

@rosiej95 sorry to hear that 💔 I’m glad limbo is over for you though, and that you can start to move on.

@J1990 definitely some lines there! Yeah like AZ said I think cheapies can take ages to get darker. How many DPO are you now?

Thanks @AZ1992X & @Amy259

12dpo today and period due today so will wait and see!

@J1990 that's great lines on tests! Was it cycle 7 for you?
Symptoms sound normal from what I've heard. I'd keep peeing but I'd say that's definitely positive and 12dpo is good!

So sorry to hear that @rosiej95 , I hope you’ve treated yourself ❤️

@J1990 , ah hopefully you will get answers soon & hopefully they get darker tomorrow 🤞

@J1990 hope AF is staying away for you!!

How’s everyone else doing?

Omg @J1990 I’ve never even had a hint of a line like that!! Really praying AF doesn’t arrive for u ✨
Had not 1 but 2 friends announce pregnancies today 🙂🙂 thank god it was only via WhatsApp because I burst into tears haha, that plus I’m only 3 cycles in I really need to chill….xx

@NewMumHopeful you feel how you want to feel. I still get like that. Obviously on this chat you tend to be happier for us because you understand fully what that person has gone through and you're genuinely happy for them. You still feel jealous and wonder if it will ever be you or if you'll ever get it. All natural to feel.
@J1990 any update? I'm thinking it's a definite positive pregnancy test!

@Loops01 I’m still trying to get to grips with my ferti lily.. do you worry you put it in wrong? Like what if it doesn’t scoop all the stuff up before you invert it and cover your cervix, accidentally doing the opposite and keeping the sperm outside of the cup! My cervix is so high that I struggle to guarantee I cover it before it invert it and now I’m worried I’m potentially doing more harm than good…

@Amy259 I know what you mean but most of the time I don't find it too bad. So I will have mine next to me with a little bit of preseed in it. After sex I will flip it and then try to shove it in as quick as. There are times when I feel like my cervix is too high to reach but have found that once I flip it the cup way it will suck up after a few secs-min. I've had it in and thought I flipped it but it didn't and I definitely felt the difference!! I've had some leakage but not that often. I try to get it so the little tail pull bit is barely visible. Just the little round bit at the end sticking out. I practiced a lot in the shower before using it properly. I now sleep with it in. If I move around a lot or sleep in an awkward position then it does tend to leak a bit but there's always some stuff in the morning. The suction is unreal though in the morning!! 😂. If it is not for you then at least you tried! Everyone is different and all our bits will be a bit different too I guess!!

@Loops01 thanks! I think I’m maybe worrying too much about getting it super high before I flip it? My cervix is quite next my spine if I’m lying on my back (TMI??) and if I put it in straight and flip it, it doesn’t cover it at all! And since I discovered that, I try to be more specific placement wise but still worry that in the fidgety process, I’m somehow pushing the sperm away/to the outside of the ferti lily instead of inside it. Why is it all so complicated 😂😂😂

Morning ladies!

Update this morning...

Hubby and I can't believe it still! And probably won't be 100% happy until a few days have passed. Really in shock as I was so sure my period was on its way! Will leave it a few days before doing another frer. Its like weeing on a fiver!

How are you all? 😘 Where are you in your cycle now?

Morning @J1990 , amazing news! Congratulations to you both. ❤️

All good here think I’m about 5DPO so not too long left to wait!

@J1990 woop!! Congratulations! What were your hints and tips from this cycle that may have helped this little one to grow and stick?

@AZ1992X very patient! I'm 7dpo and tike can't pass quick enough! Trying not to symptom spot. Really getting fed up of the negatives and AF! DH wants me to test before I go away (9dpo) but I don't want to test in general.

@Amy259 lots of practice. You could try tilting your pelvis with a cushion under? Don't know if I feel like mine is close to my spine but I do know sometimes it is really high up and I can't push it as far but it does suction lol

Ahh @J1990 what wonderful news!! Congratulations!

@Loops01 I’ll keep practicing for sure, thanks! Woohoo 7dpo - at least half way through the waiting!

@AZ1992X how’s it going for you? Dragging or going okay?

I’m 2dpo according to OPKs but no temperature rise yet.. which is weird. So still dtd but who knows! My acupuncture woman is worried about my temps not shooting up quick enough after ov, but they always do that and my 7 day progesterone was 45 so I’m trying not to let it be another thing on the worry list.