Newbie looking for some support

[Peachycream]

Hi ladies,

I’ve been lurking for a few days, just seeing what the deal is, trying to work out some of the terminology used, mostly going to post but then getting scared and carry on lurking haha.

I don’t really have anyone I can talk about the TTC journey with in my real life as we aren’t telling anyone as it stands so I’m hoping maybe I can make a few friends here that I can obsess and stress out with 🤣

I’m currently CD 7 in my first cycle so tracking with OPKs every day right now so that I can get a clearer picture of my cycle each month.

I’m 30 and this will be our 1st,

If anyone has any advice/is in a similar position to me or just wants a natter I’d love to hear from you 😊

Xx

@CTMcG I feel you with the chin hair... arms and legs are light but my chin grows a 3rd eye brow some months..

@GingerTea333 I thought the same thing! My sister has PCOS and our symptoms are like chalk and cheese, save the chin chair! My Dr said the unwanted facial fuzz is due testosterone, which can be influenced by diet. Seeing as I have a very sweet tooth I'm spiking my insulin, which interferes with my egg maturation hormone and then causes my testosterone levels to rise (sorry if that sounds like a science lesson!! Took me awhile to get my head around it!). So now I'm on a baby-diet 😂

@ConfusedNewbie21 hi lovely, I hope I didn’t upset you yesterday. That wasn’t my intention, I just think that it’s important for you not to putt too much pressure on yourself and this. If it isn’t the outcome that you want I get the feeling you would be heartbroken. You are still very young, you have all the time in the world right now to either have a baby or go out and do the things that excite you!
It would be a good idea for you to work out your dates and what cycle day your on, for yourself more than anything, you can never be too educated about your own body and if you do decide to try properly, that’s only going to help you in the long run. Knowledge is power as they say.
You’ll get there, but remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. And enjoy the time that you have now while your waiting for your test, with your partner, for yourself because you have to remember it’s never going to be just you again. Sometimes the less you worry about something, the easier it happens xx

How is everyone today? 😊

@Peachycream all good over hear, no symptoms I don't think but my boobs do feel heavier still and nipples are sensitive but could that be hormones going crazy since O? How are you getting on? X

Thanks great advice @Peachycream! Knowledge is power!

I definitely need to relax this TWW and make time for myself, with my boyfriend and generally chill the hell out. It’s only the start of this journey!

@ConfusedNewbie21 how are you today, did you find a FRER in the end? X

BFN on FRER yesterday. So deffo no chance

I just really felt it to be honest so I'm shocked and sad

@ConfusedNewbie21 we feel you... big hugs xxx

@ConfusedNewbie21
Sorry to hear the hun ❤

Girls this TWW is driving me mad already! Only DPO3 .. keep thinking I'm feeling things ect which I know is impossible at this time.. so frustrating 😫

@ConfusedNewbie21 I’m sorry to hear that ❤️

@Dannii892 I feel you! I’m on day 6 and I feel like I’ve aged in less than a week 😂 time is going SO SLOW

@HRP1990 It's so annoying isn't it.. I want the time to speed up if there's a BFP or BFN now.. this waiting just gives me pure anxiety 🙃

@HRP1990 have you noticed any changes yet? X

@Dannii892 I read that implantation can be anywhere between 6DPO-12 latest.. so I’m hoping I’ll feel something soon. Boobs were sore 4DPO other than that just little cramps which could be because I’m always on the prowl for food😂

@HRP1990 😂😂😂 I hear that!
OH literally snacked the car cheese melts from my hands earlier .. fingers crossed for us all.. was reading another thread lastnight and so many girls were getting their BFP's which has given me some hope x

Mmmm cheese 🤤😂

Hopefully we all get our BFP’s soon and we can turn this into a pregnancy chat ❤️

I was about to read through some posts and I saw cheese, where’s the cheese?! Can I share? 😋

@Peachycream😂😂😂😂😂 got to be greatful for cheese! 🧀
@HRP1990 yes that's the goal 😬🤞
❤

Does anyone have sort of mixed emotions about all of this? Like you’re excited for the next chapter but also scared that everything is gunna be different?
Most of the time I’m really excited about it and then I have like a minute where I’m thinking, this is going to change literally everything and then I freak out.
Please tell me it’s not just me?

Hey can I please join? I'm in a similar position and this thread seems light hearted and you all super lovely. I'm 27 and TTC our first. This is cycle #8. Came off the pill in sept 2020 - got BFP in January but had a mc in march so currently 3dpo cycle 4 again! X

Welcome my lovely 🥰
I’m so sorry to hear about your MC, I hope you’re doing okay after that. There’s 3 of us all on 3DPO. The whole group is actually quite close together in our cycles, I think there’s only a week or so in it either way xx

@justwant2beamum sorry to hear about your MC .. everyone here is so lovely and in the same boat.. the horrid TWW .. how are you feeling?

@Peachycream I know what you mean! Sometimes my OH is so sweet and considerate and than hell do something which I think is about selfish and puts me right off.. but we've been together 12 years 13 in September so we're both like if not now when.. but tbf we have a 5 month doberman which has been frustrating us both so could be stressing us out.. need a date I think x

@Dannii892 Awh cute ☺️
I think cause it’s a lot less pressure for them they just forget what’s going on around them, it doesn’t really effect their life until a baby is in their arms I guess so it’s probably quite easy for him to semi forget about it.
Good luck with the date night, if you book now you might get in somewhere for 3 years time 😂 xx

@Peachycream yes hahaha .. think date will be in the park at this rate!
I forget that I'm in this TWW and than BAM! I remember im in Limbo - if I was able to test now though I'm not sure if I would, its soul destroying isn't it 😒 x

Hi Ladies - please can I join as well? I’m 33 and TTC baby number 1. Currently in third cycle of trying (CD13) and I usually ovulate around CD17-20. I have a 28 day cycle so I think I have a slightly short luteal phase (not sure if that’s going to be a problem).

I’ve been using LH strips since March (practice cycle before starting TTC ) and I’ve also started temping this cycle too and using Premom app for both - is anyone else using any apps to track?