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

Does fertility lube actually help? I've read mixed things... I think if you use it you should change to a fertility supporting one so it doesn't kill the sperm... but if you don't... do you need to get it??

@HRP1990 how is cheese and wine party? I've had an awful few days at work so not going to lie I'm having a glass of wine a 2DPO

We’ve been using the normal tube for a while with not much luck so I decided to spend a bit more this month and go for the applicators although a bit guilty with all the plastic waste! I really started using the lube because sometimes I need it anyway and you can’t use most lube for TTC. Generally find it makes things easier if we’re getting down to it a lot during fertile week! The applicator one has actually been quite nice from a sex perspective once you get over the fact it’s yet another weird thing you’re shoving up there, but like I said, I can definitely tell there’s more stuff coming out again 🙈 feel like this is a real TMI essay

After all of this cervix talk maybe we should call ourselves The Cooter Rooters 😂

Yeah it does to me too @SkeletonSkins I can’t really tell a huge difference from day to day.

@HRP1990 and @KayL1988 give it a go, you don’t know yourself until you pop a finger to your cervix 😂😂😂😂😂

@GingerTea333 that’s the problem isn’t it, when they’re away there’s literally nothing you can do, this how I missed my window this month. And probably again next month, I think we should get some in just as the window starts but I can’t be sure until I get there, I might get lucky (in both senses of the word) but who knows?

I’ve lost track of myself now………..

I don’t use one personally but I’ve read a few things on here about fertility lube I think it claims to mimic cervical “fluids” 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anything is worth a go right lol

I haven’t had any wine yet @KayL1988 but you bet I’ve been at the cheese! I had a blue cheese burger for dinner tonight 🤤

That sucks, people at work or work itself? Enjoy the wine! (My fave is 19 crimes) At 2DPO I don’t think it can do any harm

@Peachycream “you don’t know yourself until you pop a finger to your cervix 😂😂😂😂” you are too much haha

@GingerTea333 forgive me if this is a silly question but what difference does the applicator make? Should I just google the answer lol

@Peachycream “you don’t know yourself until you pop a finger to your cervix” 🤣 that has killed me

@HRP1990 @GingerTea333 tell me it’s not true though? 😂

Are we talking lubes? I’ve never used any, do you find them helpful? I’ve seen some stuff on here with people using them and also supplements to increase men’s “fluids”

@HRP1990 I think it just means the lube gets right up inside you and also there’s A LOT of it. Apparently it helps the little guys swim and also gives them vitamins or something? So using the applicator doesn’t just make “entry” easier but also once you’re doing it / afterwards. I think. I actually just found it felt quite nice 😂 I am definitely sharing more with you guys than I do with anyone else, I haven’t even admitted to my bf I have been trying the applicator stuff. He probably just thinks I’m way more into it than usual 🙈

@Peachycream God the word “fluid” is so creepy isn’t it? Yuck 😂

I don’t use any personally but I’m happy to be educated!

@GingerTea333 it helps them swim, that makes sense!

Definitely LOLed at the “He probably just thinks I’m way more into it than usual” part 😂😂

@HRP1990 yeah it’s gross haha it’s the kind of word that you cringe even before you say it 😂

I’m gunna set up the new thread now just incase we run out quicker than anticipated haha

For anyone I didn’t tag (did you know you have to remember everyone off the top of your head?!) the new threat is “🧙 witch day did I ovulate?!🧙”

I used pre-seed last cycle. Hasn’t worked yet, but definitely makes DTD better! Haha.

@Peachycream I’ve tried to feel for my cervix a couple of times, and the only time I could feel it was near ovulation so I guess it makes sense it was low then.

@SkeletonSkins - so are there two different conception tablets you’re taking? What’s the fertility support one? Can you post a link? I’ve seen the ovulation support and might try next cycle. Do they both contain folic acid? Sorry too many questions 🙈

Looking forward to see the name if the new thread!

@Peachycream has set up a new thread for us all!

Come on over to 🧙Witch day did I ovulate?!🧙

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/4272613--Witch-day-did-I-ovulate