Post Pill Party - Cocktail Club

[MissC07]

After a chilled garden soiree, it's time to shake things up and head to the cocktail club. Let's get into the spirit(s) - it's a whiskey business TTC so if you're feeling pretty fly grab a Mai Tai and have yourself some Sex on the Beach. Fingers crossed we get some BFP's and keep the Bloody Mary's away. Let the celebrations be-Gin!! Time flys when your having Rum!

Welcome to the 11th (!) post pill party thread for women who have recently come off the pill. Where we can all come and discuss the highs and lows of TTC.

Ladies already at the soiree:

@ChinChilly
@Juno231
@TheHotelCalifornia
@Moocher90
@Flowers222
@feliznavidad2
@MissM94
@Cams50
@HRHXO
@Kay00
@AllyCat31
@LauraT94
@Gracie2021
@FlyingGiraffe
@Emmgrem
@Tillybabs
@Kat668
@TheDaydreamBelievers
@mrsmacmc
@Ttcin2021
@pineapple2021
@MrsHInch
@Lovebug06
@JT90
@Sperr
@MancMama39
@Nellieee
@Robyn101
@LG93
@minipilling
@WhirlingD
@Springflower3
@crabette
@CaptainGT
@abi555
@ChillysT
@firsttimemummy321

Please tag anyone I’ve missed!

@WhirlingD oh hun I'm so sorry, huge hugs from me xxx I think your plan to try to use your remaining eggs is a damn good one, and its probably what I would do if I was in your situation xx Please hang around, we will be here with you through your journey xx

Interestingly I have a friend who is my age (36), who has recently given birth to her 1st child (she got pregnant on her first try - lucky her!) talking about how no one has a right to tell a woman her is 'running out of time' when she hits her 30s, as clearly she was able to conceive so easily at 36. And whilst I agree with her, that no one should be telling a woman to hurry up and have kids, or even to have kids at all, I do think there should be more information available about how difficult it can be to get pregnant due to the many conditions that a couple might develop (PCOS/Premature Ovarian Failure/Poor Sperm Quality/Thyroid issues etc etc).

@WhirlingD I'm so sorry 😞 it sounds like you've got a good plan and you're on top of things! So glad your DP is being super supportive.

I'm 12dpo today and excitedly went to take my test after forcing myself to wait, then it didn't work! Just have me an error symbol. 😭 its the only test we have in the house and I'm actually more upset about this than I would be about a negative for some reason! I went OTT and actually timed the seconds on my phone to ensure I did the right amount and yet get the error. Don't know what I did wrong :( I don't know when my period is due so I was using the CB digital early response and so I have to use it with the first wee so need to wait till tomorrow and get some more now :(

Sorry rant over! Hope you're all OK x

@Kat668 the digitals are super not worth the money. Literally 1 in 4 of those tests have errors for me and I'm dipping so not flooding them or anything.

I'm CD33 and aimlessly going up and down on my chart as usual.

@WhirlingD I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and hoping appropriate treatment can be offered 🌺

@WhirlingD I'm so sorry and hope you find a way through this with treatment xx

Ladies I think I have finally got my peak, thoughts?
Would you say this should mean I will ovulate tomorrow?
What would you do regarding drinking alcohol and caffeine etc in the TWW? Would you not drink from tomorrow or tonight?
I didn't give much thought to it when I fell pregnant with Jack and drank within the TWW a couple of times but this time I'm obviously desperate to all go okay and actually falling pregnant again would be a start!
Any advice appreciated? Xx

@CharWils It looks pretty strong to me, but your app only puts it at 86% so it might meant that your peak is imminent, keep testing, a few more times today/tomorrow, and hopefully you'll see a peak tonight or tomorrow, and yes I would say you will likely ovulate in the next day or two... exciting!

Ref drinking alcohol, I have ready reports that it doesn't matter too much in the earliest stages (they say to drink until its pink!), but its probably best to refrain from getting really drunk. But I can completely understand your anxieties, so if it helps relax you (and being relaxed I think is the important bit here) then you could cut down on alcohol and caffeine during your TWW

Thanks @Kay00 that's helpful.

Would you class the TWW starting from today or tomorrow? Assume tomorrow as that is likely to be the ovulation day?

Basically if I want to avoid alcohol which I do for the TWW this time would you start today or tomorrow? I know I'm prob thinking too much into this but expected I think! Xx

@CharWils If you think alcohol will have an impact then surely it's best to cut it out today already :) Looks to me like you might ovulate tomorrow so well done for catching that peak!

@WhirlingD I'm so sorry, I totally missed your update. Please stay with us, you'll still get your baba but perhaps via slightly different avenue. I'd also love to learn all about your HRT etc as we will all be in that boat with you one day. Big hugs xxx

Thankyou @Juno231 xx

Seems I have nothing to worry about atm, DH says I am putting too much pressure on him and I doubt we are going to DTD today 😭

Yes I know I'm obsessed but I fell pregnant with Jack 2 cycles post pill so am determined to try my best this month as now in the same position with cycles since his birth. His due date has also just passed so feels okay to try again now.

Would I still be in with a chance if I DTD tomorrow and the day after, just not today?

We also DTD on the 23rd. I had no idea it would be this all consuming TTC after loss 🥺

Well I don't need to test again tomorrow, started spotting so AF is on her way :( really gutted as I felt like this was the one. Ah well had my little cry now to get AF over and done with and move on to the next cycle.

Sorry to hear that @Kat668 xx

@Kat668 I'm sorry :( when I was in my earlier cycles I used to focus on something new to try next cycle - is there anything you want to try next time?

@CharWils gah that's so frustrating and upsetting - I'd def have a cry and totally get it! Tomorrow and 23rd would mean you'd hit O and O-3 which are two of your most f fertile days so you'll definitely be in with a good shot xxx

Thanks @Juno231

Managed to pin him down this morning so here's hoping. Worth trying again tomorrow if I can if ovulation day is today? OPKs are showing low again so I assume that means it is as the surge happened yesterday?

Do we think I have any chance of this being ovulation? Or is it just another peak and valley in my mountain chart?! 🏔🗻

Definitely worth trying again @CharWils- anything from O-5 to O+1 has a chance! Best days are O-2, O-1, O...but obv you dont know in advance what days these are!

@CharWils and @Juno231 thank you :)

Juno Thos was my first cycle using OPKs so I'll think I'll continue with that while my cycles are settling, taking folic acid and vitamin D, don't know what to try next ha ha! Happy for any suggestions. Don't think I can do temping as I don't wake up the same time everyday.

Hmm looks like my peak is actually today? Thoughts? Femometer app putting at 200% and that's who the sticks are with xx

Wrong picture attached below. Correct one here

@CharWils the problem is it's super hard to pick an exact day until it's already over. Your peak is clearly any day now so just DTD at least every 2nd day until the OPKs drop and the temp shifts up . I know it's so frustrating not to know for sure!

Thankyou @TheDaydreamBelievers xx

Morning ladies. I had my Hycosy test today and I have to wait for full results but the Dr said my tubes are not blocked and from what she could see, all looked fine.

But she said she would look at the scans more in depth and send the results back to the consultant

@Kay00 did you have some bleeding after? I am bleeding a little

It was slightly uncomfortable but not too bad overall.

@tillybabs, yes I had some bleeding but I was still on my period (CD5 I think). I continued to bleed for a couple more days but that's not unusual for me. I'm glad you're not feeling too uncomfortable xx

How is everyone?

My mum and sister came to visit this weekend so I had a couple of days where I didn't think of TTC, which was quite nice. I always thought I would speak to my mum when/if I needed to start fertility treatment, but I don't think I will. Maybe if I need IVF I will, but for now I'm going to start Metformin (and all of its shitty side effects) without keeping her in the loop.

How many of you are keeping close family up to date?

@Kay00

I mentioned it to my Mum but she's really good and doesn't ask me about it. Just let's me tell her.

The bleeding has stopped and I don't seem to have any cramps etc. Am hoping I ovulate in the next few days