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TTC March / April

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Slinks8113 · 18/03/2021 10:08

Just continuing our thread so we don't get knocked off the old one!

@CycloGoose
@kaylsd
@KatieLooLa
@lucea87
@minthumbugs
@Sallyjo27

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KatieLooLa · 16/04/2021 12:08

Feeling a bit rubbish today. Started in the small hours, felt cold and put on pretty much every article of clothing I have to get warm.
Now just ache all over like I’ve been wrestling with a bear or something and didn’t do very well 😂 x

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 13:37

Happy friday ladies

Hope you are doing well
Nice and sunny here today

minthumbugs · 16/04/2021 13:42

@cyclogoose it's rubbish the way it's worked out for you this month so far. What CD is it you're on now? There is still hope though, you've got it!

@katieloola that's a shame, hope you feel better soon. X

Happy Friday @Iloveoreos!

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 14:23

Ive just found out my day 21 blood tests (mine were done day 23)
Anyways ive been told i didnt ovulate! Im so confused. How is that possible when I tested positive opk with cb and cheapy. So devastated

CycloGoose · 16/04/2021 14:43

Oh @iloveoreos that's really strange! What were your results? What did the doc say?

I had positive opk as well but I'm sure I haven't ovulated either. What CD did you get your opk? Have you been temping? I'm so sorry darling XXX

I'm on cd21 @minthumbugs but I don't think I'm expecting anything now given my cycles are usually 23-28 days. I'm getting a bit of pain so I think I've geared up to it but not managed.

Hope you feel better soon @katieloola

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 14:46

@cyclogoose i got positive opk on cd 14. I havent been temping. I didnt quite catch the value over the phone but the nurse said something around 0.0..didnt catch the full bit.
Im so confused. Since metaformin my periods have regulated so why have i not ovulated. So so upset!

CycloGoose · 16/04/2021 15:02

I'm so so sorry @Iloveoreos if you ovd day 14 then 23 a bit late but wouldn't be 0.0 something. Maybe ov is still to come?

Sarie24 · 16/04/2021 15:31

Hey everyone 😊 just getting caught up I haven't been on in a little while as I was waiting for AF to subside so we could start our first cycle of ttc... I know everyone is always excited the first month and most inevitably experience crushing disappointment so I'm trying to be practical and while excited, accept that the first month is a long shot 😂

Got my opks at the ready... Going to start testing on Sunday which will be CD9 as my cycles vary between 28 and 31 days. Hoping this will help me figure out when I ovulate but it's all new to me...

Had a chat with the OH about how it all works and he's super excited now too. Next week will be an active one 🙈😂

How's everyone doing? 😊

minthumbugs · 16/04/2021 16:24

Sorry @Iloveoreos! Did they/will they discuss it with you? And did you get any further info about what happens going forwards? Sorry you're feeling down about it. X

Ahhh @cyclogoose. Are you still doing LH testing, any signs there?

Hi @sarie24! Are you trying for your first? The first cycle is a long shot but it's not such a long shot that it can't happen! Lots of people catch on the first time - just think of all the one time only surprises 😂

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 16:38

@minthumbugs she didnt say what med but i think most probably clomid but i cant get that until husbands SA results come back 😖

kaylsd · 16/04/2021 20:42

@minthumbugs let us know how you get on darling I’ve got everything crossed for you!! I know it’s easier said than done but just got to remain positive on the situation until proven otherwise, you’ve got this girl 🤞🏻✨👌🏻 I can’t believe your dream don’t get me wrong as you girls know on here I’ve had my fair share of strange dreams 😂😂 but I hate it when it’s horrible ones like them :( sending hugs!

@CycloGoose got to try and be positive chick in life, I’ve always considered that stance as I’ve always believed no matter what I go through, there will always be someone who’s worse off than me which makes me appreciate the little things in life! The fact I’ve got my health (ish give or take compliant ovaries ;) ) love from my hub, my friends and family and pooch, always creates a reason to smile 🥰 on the note of being hopeful, I remembered the song hope by twista & faith evans from years ago and it reminds me of my TTC journey, trying to be positive because it’s not easyyyyyy but thanks okay because we hopefulllllll (I’ll attach link to show I’m not a looney tunes, I’m not keen on the rapping bits but faith evans part is the boss on it https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i0XOCs86om0) I know it doesn’t seem like your ovulation may not have happened yet but happy baby dancing darling! It’s the best part of it to feel close to your favourite 🥰😘

@iloveoreos happy Friday lovely lady! smashed a Chinese down for tea (prob not best for my pcos) but hey ho, who cannot beat a Chinese and a glass of wine when it’s been a long emotional week at work 😩😂 I’m sorry to hear about your bloods, my bloods came back and it’s looking like my bloods correspond with pcos with the 3:1 ratio so it’s abit disheartening when you hear results but just take it as you’ve got abit of insight now (maybe consider changing your tracking if things aren’t working ie LH strips) and hopefully you’ll be supported now to do everything they can in their power to help you in your TTC journey when your partners SA comes back! I’m waiting for my hubs appointment to come through then we can go onto next step :) 🌈🤞🏻 if it helps, two of my friends conceived on clomid and I do think it’ll be the direction I’ll be also heading in, so may be nice to have a friend on similar paths with their journey 😘😘😘

@Sarie24 hey there hunny :) you never know it only takes one time whether it be the first month or a few years (hoping it’s not that for you) let’s hope you get to grips with the tracking game and hopefully it’s a smooth journey for you :)

Just on the sofa with our mabes sobbing at dear John, why do I do this to myself I don’t know 😂😂😂😂😩 excuse quality streets from Christmas, I needed a chocolate fix but don’t worry they don’t expire until next month 🙈🙈🙈🐷

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 20:56

@kaylsd
Thanks hun..i know its good to have insight but its just upsetting when hearing the news. Oh well. Better knowing than not knowing.
Whats scaring me the most now is that ive been putting off smear test and fertility clinic said they will not give me anything until i get that done ☹now ive never had one before (didnt need one before) so im dreading it. Heard enough horror stories and its got me scared

Ladies who have had smear test..how bad is it??

kaylsd · 16/04/2021 21:03

[quote Iloveoreos]@kaylsd
Thanks hun..i know its good to have insight but its just upsetting when hearing the news. Oh well. Better knowing than not knowing.
Whats scaring me the most now is that ive been putting off smear test and fertility clinic said they will not give me anything until i get that done ☹now ive never had one before (didnt need one before) so im dreading it. Heard enough horror stories and its got me scared

Ladies who have had smear test..how bad is it??[/quote]
For me it wasn't bad at all, slight discomfort when they place the speculum but it feels like a tiny scratch in my eyes consider it like a sharper mascara brush 🙈

everyone's tolerance js a little bit different but I think if you can explain to the nurse how scared you are, there should be different sizes speculums too of which you can ask for a smaller one for that reason for comfort and you can ask to stop at any point! It may be worth wise asking the nurse to talk through each step of the process so nothing is at shock for you, but it's like a high cervical swab if you've had one of those done before but a tiny bit scratchy :) hope this helps hunny xx

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 21:50

Also im confused..if im not ovulating every cycle even on metaformin how are periods regular then?

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 21:52

@kaylsd thanks hun.thats reassuring. Guess i just have to be brave and book the appointment.

Kitty0389 · 16/04/2021 22:24

@Iloveoreos
I’m so sorry about the blood tests. We definitely are cycle buddies, I get my day 21 results on Monday...
for the smear, definitely speak to your nurse and get her to talk you through it. They can use a smaller speculum if you are feeling uncomfortable and just get them to stop if it’s bad and take a breath. The nurses are usually really good!

I have my TV and pelvic ultrasound in the morning. And AF just turned up today so I’m definitely out!

Iloveoreos · 16/04/2021 22:41

@Kitty0389 thanks hun..that gives me some hope and lessens my fear

I must say you all lovely ladies here have been so helpful for us all. In situations like these it can get difficult to talk to anyone about it. And voicing it out here and getting reassurance just helps so much. So a big thanku my lovely online sisters 🥰🥰

minthumbugs · 17/04/2021 08:32

Ahhh @iloveoreos hope your OH's SA comes back good and quickly and you can get started ASAP. Once you get the proper medication I bet you will start feeling a lot better. It's good you and @kaylsd are going through something kind of similar so you have someone to ask questions! Smear test is ok. It's slightly uncomfortable and a wee scratch but it's over pretty soon and like everyone says just tell the nurse you're feeling nervous. And you're totally right it's great to be able to come on here where no question is a silly one 💞

Yep staying positive @kaylsd! I need to remember if it's not this month (even though I really hope it will be) it's not the end of the world. We will get there! X

@Kitty0389 sorry that you're out this month. Glad you have your scan though, let us know how you get on.

minthumbugs · 17/04/2021 13:40

Lovely sunny day here and in-laws are coming for a barbecue later! MIL has phoned to let me know she's bought my favourite wine. How much is too much in the TWW? What would you all do? 😩

MammaJ21 · 17/04/2021 18:06

[quote minthumbugs]@MammaJ21 that sounds good, if it was monday or today it sounds like either way you've covered the peak fertility days! And you still have the next few days too. Good luck x x[/quote]
Thanks! So I have carried on using them for a few days
..just to see! and they've been positive again. Today's one is clearly darker too. They've all been as dark as/darker but today's really shows this. So confussing why I had a positive...then negatives then a couple of days of positives now!

Hoping those of you in the TWW are holding up ok!

TTC March / April
CycloGoose · 18/04/2021 00:29

I will try to catch up properly later. But @mammaj21 that's what mine looked like when I got my bfp. Do you have any FRERs in the house?

MammaJ21 · 18/04/2021 07:37

@CycloGoose

I will try to catch up properly later. But *@mammaj21* that's what mine looked like when I got my bfp. Do you have any FRERs in the house?
hmm it's too soon surely? I did use some opks last time I had a bfp (after I'd used a proper test) and they did show up pos too. It's gotta be way too early for it to pick up on an opk now.

I highly doubt it will happen this month straight after MC. plus next time, I'm going to try to hold off for a test as I found out early last time and then things didn't go well x

justwant2beamum · 18/04/2021 09:34

How many dpo @MammaJ21? If after 6dpo could be picking up hcg? If not, you might have had a LH surge but failed to ovulate so your body trying again? X

CycloGoose · 18/04/2021 09:39

Ahhh sorry @MammaJ21 my cycles are all over the place after mine. I'd say maybe delayed ovulation then. I'm still not sure I've ovulated at all after mine xxx

CycloGoose · 18/04/2021 09:40

@minthumbugs did you have a nice BBQ? Weather was gorgeous! I had half a glass of wine yesterday x

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