August TTC

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Hi Ladies

Thought I would create a channel for July / August TTC for those who didn't receive their BFP's this time around

I'm on CD2 now after sadly AF arriving. TTC no1 at 32 and this will be Cycle 4

I'm currently isolating with Covid after having 1 jab (which really messed with cycle 2 and 3) expecting DH to test positive v soon!

So sorry if I miss anyone or if you haven't got your AF yet or had a BFP ! But wanted to capture a few people as I've found these channels super helpful!

@slt90
@leettctherainbow
@nervousdave
@swanswallow
@blippiobsessed
@skincareaddict
@farmer98755
@winesaurus4
@h0peing
@lilrosemarie
@rtmhwales

@Girlboss13 it’s reassuring at least to hear it’s not just me! I think maybe this month we will just have sex every day from cycle day 8 and start doing ovulation tests then too as really no idea! Wishing you lots of luck xx

@WantStickyBean 6dpo and this time last month I'd already been testing! Trying my best to resist! Only got 2 in coz I flew through my IC and had the self restraint not to buy any more... we'll see how long that lasts 🙈

@Nicoleamdavies I swear AF knows you're watching her! I came off the pill in January (straight into v regular cycles) and only started trying in May. First month I was four days late, and keep being later than expected. Don't know if it's because I'm taking folic acid or just the added mental stress mucking up my cycle?
Anyway, good luck! Xx

@storkstalk good thinking! I think we might try and cover all bases with lots of DTD this month... good luck!

At the risk of sounding very stupid can anyone answer this question 🙈 i am only 8 DPO and majorly symptom spotting. I took a internet cheapy this morning which is meant to detect 10 whatever of HCG which of course was negative. My question is, is it HCG that causes pregnancy symptoms? My understanding is that it is... so if you have true pregnancy symptoms should you have enough HCG for a positive test if it is say an FRER? Or can you have real pregnancy symptoms but still not enough HCG to get a BFP?

[quote Coco9910]@Aquarius1987 keeping my fingers crossed for you that AF stays away! 🤞🏼 please keep me updating, I’m hoping you get your BFP soon! xx

@MrsSG90 I turn 31 this month so are quite similar! ☺️ please keep me updated on how you are getting on xx[/quote]
@Coco9910 AF arrived last night will be trying again this month! I hope you get your BFP xx

@Itsjustme20 Sorry, I don't see the line, but I think it's still early. The best thing to do is to repeat the test in the next few days. Baby dust to you!

[quote Ailie12]@Itsjustme20 Sorry, I don't see the line, but I think it's still early. The best thing to do is to repeat the test in the next few days. Baby dust to you![/quote]
I don't either looking back. I think I'd looked at it so much I had line eyes 😂

Thanks lovely - you too 🥰

I caved 🙈 but atleast it's out of my system 😂

Never used these ones before, is it meant to look like that? Like blotchy with little colour?

@mallowmoon93 it looks like the colour has ran a bit , I think FRER’s are the most sensitive to lower (earlier) levels of HCG so if it were me I would just use them before 14DPO. Maybe get one and try that for clarity ?

@storkstalk I’ve had 2 children . First I was using the CBFM and the cycle I conceived I never had a solid smiley. Second child used cheap OPK’s didn’t get a strong line and conceived . And I used to do them twice a day ! So this time I am not using them just going off fertile week in my predictor (I use Ovia but they are all the same ). I actually pinpoint it down further as I know I have always have 33 day cycles so I DTD around day 17-20 twice . I’m a lot more laid back this time. It took 9 cycles with my first and I tried literally everything except fertility treatment. The only other tip I have is acupuncture - maybe it was the relaxing element and psychologically thinking you were doing something to help your body . But on my 1st I conceived on 9th cycle the cycle after acupuncture . The only extra thing I plan on doing this time (so far anyway!) is some acupuncture .

@SaraKitty Im only 7DPO. I shouldn't have tested but the urge was too much 😂

@mallowmoon93 believe me I’ve been there . I can’t even begin to tell you how much of a POAS addict I am when TTC. But 7dpo is too early for those tests. Get some FRER’s Amazon do them , test again every 2 days . I had my BFP’s around 10dpo.

Morning ladies!

Absolutely gutted. My TWW was over before it even began at 6dpo. It kept seeming like everyone everywhere on tv etc. was talking about pregnancy and babies which I'd somehow convinced myself was a sign! So Stupid!

So, sorry if TMI but last night me and my partner were fooling around - we didn't DTD but I did, you know what . As this was all happening, I started thinking about whether this could have an effect on implantation (which I'd convinced myself I was having signs of earlier that day). Anyway, after it happened I googled it and was horrified to read loads of things about how uterine contractions from orgasms can hinder implantation! I felt like such a selfish idiot and have been absolutely beating myself up about it. Weirdly, straight after I had some very pale pink CM. I kind of thought that could have been implantation bleeding but now it's turned into a full blown AF and I've been so worried that was all of my own doing!

I was freaking out too because it also means that even though I always have short luteal phases, 6 days is about the shortest I've ever had but it turns out that according to my app I haven't actually ovulated again (second month in a row ). I haven't since my second COVID jab so I'm hoping it's just from that. I'm wondering whether to book an appointment with the docs now or if it's too early?

Has anyone tried fertility reflexology? I've heard that some people have had some success with accupuncture but I think I need something to help me relax!

Still, it's nice at least to see that it looks like there's been some good news amongst a few of us on here. Have been seeing what looks like some lines appearing on tests so that's lovely. Congrats to all those who have had what seems to be BFP's. Fingers crossed for you. It gives much needed hope. xxx

@wellitywell Ah yeah, I've upped my folate, I wonder if that has anything to do with it 🤔 I know what stress has made me let before, but never early!
Good luck to you too! Xx

I think I might be out this month. I’m 11 dpo, but the one time I was pregnant I had really sore boobs before AF came (I can’t remember how long before though) due AF in 3 days. It’s my first cycle after mc so not expecting too much anyway.
Anyone that’s been pregnant more than once (if you don’t mind sharing!) did you always have the same early signs with each one or did they vary with each pregnancy? Thank you 😊
Hope everyone is doing ok 💗 xxx

@Cherryblossom21
I've been pregnant twice and both pregnancies were quite different. Hope this offers some support/reassurance Xx

Hi @Cherryblossom21 with both my earliest symptom was around 10dpo feeling sick and having slight diarrhoea / needing toilet a lot . It came on very suddenly with my second after I had dinner one night I had to spew and then knew what was happening . With my first it was disguised by a massive hangover (I drank a lot the night before my BFP). So to answer your question with both pregnancies earliest symptom was the same - nausea but stronger on second . Both were girls . I ended up being sicker with my second in first 12 wks also .

@stayhopeful I'm certainly not an expert but I think 'true' pregnancy symptoms must be linked to HCG because everything I've read says that woman don't tend to notice symptoms until after implantation which is (I think) when HCG starts getting produced?

Hello please can i join? going into month 6 :( feeling the pressure now too. Wishing everyone luck!

Ok girls I couldn’t wait so I did a test just now ... 10 DPO 🥰 let’s hope this baby is finally my sticky bean !!

@FinnsMammy

Ok girls I couldn’t wait so I did a test just now ... 10 DPO 🥰 let’s hope this baby is finally my sticky bean !!

@FinnsMammy congratulations!! Xx

@FinnsMammy congratulations, that’s lovely news! Xx

@YummyMummyXoX and @SaraKitty thank you both so much for replying! Good to know that they aren’t always the same too 😊 xx

@FinnsMammy Congratulations 💕

Thanks girls 😍 I’m super excited and hopeful for this baby! @Cherryblossom21 to answer your question above the only real difference I noted between this and my other pregnancies and non pregnant cycles is that my boobs actually sting and I feel
Nausea early on when I’m pregnant. I also got the start of my wedding ring rash a few days ago which for me was the heads up as I couldn’t wear gold when I was pregnant with my son! This is also my first proper cycle after my MC. Best of luck ! Xxx