TTC NOVEMBER 2021

[Lua2020]

Well… AF came and got me in a big way today so on to the next cycle anyone else TTC November 2021?

[gvs97]

Hi everyone. It's lovely to read all your messages and sending baby dust to you all for this month!
I had a MMC and ERPC mid October. We have started trying again right away but really not sure if I have ovulated and if so when so it's just a waiting game. Getting lots of cramps and some lower back ache so AF may be on the way, though I felt like my period was imminent when I took a pregnancy test last time and it was positive! Going to wait until 4 weeks post ERPC and test I think.
I had a negative test 10 days after the procedure btw.
Good luck everyone x

[Natalie2304]

@Essexnewbie oooh that is exciting for you! When are you due to ovulate? Sending baby dust to you.
I am good thank you. 2DPO today so just trying to relax and wait really ☺️

@gvs97 welcome to the thread! Sorry to hear about your MMC, such an awful time. I really hope it works for you this time around xx

[SantiagoSister]

@Essexnewbie that’s so exciting, your first ever try! 😁 what’s your strategy for this month, do you plan to BD every day/every other day, or doing your own thing?

@Natalie2304 argh 2 DPO.. the TWW feels so long doesn’t it! 😩 hope you have lots planned to keep you busy until you can test 🤞🏼

Welcome @gvs97, so sorry to hear about your loss, I know what a difficult time it is for you right now. Wishing you lots of luck for this month ✨

[gvs97]

Thank you @Natalie2304 and @SantiagoSister xx
How are you both getting on?
It's so hard to think about anything other than babies for me right now!

[SantiagoSister]

@gvs97 ooh I can definitely sympathise with that, I literally can’t think of anything else except TTC and babies! We’ve come away for a 2 night break at a lovely hotel for the weekend, and hopefully I should be ovulating around this weekend (fingers crossed) so hoping we can make a baby while we’re away! 🤞🏼

[CrumchyLeafs]

@SantiagoSister Good luck! Fingers crossed for you!

I have quit drinking any caffeine today and have the worst headache ever from withdrawal and I don't want to take any ibuprofen during the TWW. Miserable!

[SantiagoSister]

Thank you @CrumchyLeafs! Argh.. that doesn’t sound much fun, are you able to maybe take paracetamol instead in the TWW? I’m not sure 🤔 I’ve switched to decaff too, took a while to get used to it but I like to think I’m doing all I can to maximise my chances!

[Essexnewbie]

@SantiagoSister @Natalie2304 thank you both so much! Very exciting and also quite scary as have been counting down to this month for almost a year now! I think we’re just going to go for every other day and then maybe daily from the peak
clear blue static smiley?? I’ve read so many contrasting things about whether to do daily or every other day it’s so confusing!

@Natalie2304 ah how exciting, I hope you manage to relax and that the time passes quickly!

[Rachipops]

@Natalie2304

How's everyone feeling today? Xx

Hey! Feeling good. Started testing in the mornings to prepare myself for a BFN. I'm 8DPO so very early still. AF not due until Tuesday.

But I have nausea today which is unusual for me at this stage of my cycle.

Sore boobs and tiredness which is normal. And then creamy white CM and lots of it, which is a bit out of ordinary.

Swear I can feel mild cramps starting too, not holding out much hope. Perfectly prepared for a negative this month and ready for a good Christmas.

Its my birthday on the 21st of November so at least I'll be able to have some bubbles. 🥂

How are you getting on? X

[SantiagoSister]

@Essexnewbie that’s so lovely you’ve been counting down to this month, it must feel so nice it’s finally here and you can start trying! I think that sounds like a great plan, when I conceived previously we were DTD every other day, and on my peak day then we stopped. Every other day seems to be better for us, stops us getting burned out too quickly lol

[newjourney21]

[quote Natalie2304]@newjourney21 Welcome to the thread! Good luck for your first cycle! Lots of baby dust your way [/quote]
Thank you so much 😊

I have a question I'm not sure if anyone has an idea based on experience but is it best to wait until after the first cycle before TTC or is it ok to start straight after the withdrawal bleed? I've read lots of mixed answers!

[SantiagoSister]

Hi @newjourney21 👋🏽 I’m not sure what the official guidance is, but I had my withdrawal bleed from stopping my pill the first time we wanted to TTC, and I waited until my next cycle to then start TTC, I just wanted to see what my cycle would do naturally and have an idea of how long my cycles were etc as I had been on the pill for 10 years so had no clue! But I’m guessing it wouldn’t do any harm if you did fall pregnant before you had your first period, I would assume if your body just wasn’t ready yet then you wouldn’t get pregnant that month?

[newjourney21]

@SantiagoSister

Hi *@newjourney21* 👋🏽 I’m not sure what the official guidance is, but I had my withdrawal bleed from stopping my pill the first time we wanted to TTC, and I waited until my next cycle to then start TTC, I just wanted to see what my cycle would do naturally and have an idea of how long my cycles were etc as I had been on the pill for 10 years so had no clue! But I’m guessing it wouldn’t do any harm if you did fall pregnant before you had your first period, I would assume if your body just wasn’t ready yet then you wouldn’t get pregnant that month?

Hello! Yes this it what my thinking is, I would like to know what my natural cycle is like, I have been on the pill for 10 years too. I have had period like symptoms today so assuming my withdrawal is on its way in the next day or so then after was just going to start straight away as I'm just so excited! If it happens it happens if it doesn't then like you say perhaps my body is just not ready!
Whereabouts are you on your journey?

[gvs97]

@SantiagoSister enjoy your time away! :)

@newjourney21 I had a regular AF one month after withdrawal bleed after coming off the pill. I was on it for around 2 years. I was expecting a lot worse tbh but it didn't feel much different to a withdrawal bleed and lasted the same duration as well. I conceived the month after. Fingers crossed for you!

[Natalie2304]

@CrumchyLeafs I hope you managed to get rid of your headache and if not a nice warm bath might help??

@SantiagoSister oooh how lovely! I hope you have a relaxing weekend away ☺️

@newjourney21 I'm really sorry I can't help much on that. I've not been on any birth control for about 6 years and just used withdrawal method. Hopefully it doesn't long to get into it and maybe you'll never find out your cycle! Fingers crossed!

@Rachipops yep still early for you so still plenty of chance and the sickness is always a good sign! If not definitely enjoy your birthday next weekend. But what a lovely birthday present if you are!!
I'm doing ok thank you. Only on 2DPO so a while to wait yet but feeling optimistic.
I've had a positive OPK and had DTD twice before and once the day after...all 2 days apart so hopefully that will be enough. Don't want to put too much pressure on DH as it took long enough to persuade him to try with a testing 2 year old!

[Bubsoneandtwo]

I am 12 DPO and app is saying I am due on in the next 3 days.
Period pains all week to the point I have thought there would be something there. Now all I have is a yellow discharge..really unusual for me but only getting BFNs

[Bubsoneandtwo]

I never ever get PP before AF

[SantiagoSister]

@newjourney21 that sounds like a good plan to me! May as well try and see what happens, you never know, it could all work out before you ever have your first period! 🤞🏼 How exciting, wishing you all the luck! For me, this is my first month TTC after my little one was stillborn earlier in the year. I’m hoping to ovulate around this weekend sometime, so fingers crossed we catch this month 🤞🏼

Thank you so much @gvs97 and @Natalie2304

@Bubsoneandtwo that sounds quite promising as it’s not what you usually expect before your AF. I wonder if you have recently implanted and need a few more days for a test to show as positive? I’ve seen on a few other groups people not getting their bfp’s until 3-4 days after their missed period.. fingers crossed for you!

[Hayls07]

I tested yesterday got a BFN, AF isnt due until Tuesday so I'm still holding out hope! Gonna test again tomorrow morning, trying not to test today because I've only one test left 😂 good OH to hide it so I'm not tempted haha. Only thing I've noticed with me is sore boobs, but normal for me before a period, always I keep finding that I'm running a temperature even tho I'm not, I just feel hot all the time. Good luck girls 💕

[Essexnewbie]

@SantiagoSister thank you! It is very exciting but I must admit, I thought when we got to this point I’d feel all relaxed and just happy to be trying but I’m thinking about it more than ever!! But yes I feel like everyday would be too much for us, we’re already massively upping the ante as it is! Sending you lots of baby dust for this weekend!! X

[Essexnewbie]

@Hayls07 haha very impressive restraint getting OH to hide the test! I’d have to do the same. Fingers crossed for you 💘🤞🏼

[SantiagoSister]

@Hayls07 sorry to hear of your BFN so far, fingers crossed that’ll change when you test tomorrow! It’s so hard not to test every day isn’t it 😩 good luck for tomorrow, let us know how you get on ✨

@Essexnewbie it’s so hard not to let it be all consuming isn’t it. I woke up at 5am this morning and started thinking about all things baby and couldn’t get back to sleep, shattered now lol I don’t know why we do it to ourselves! Aw thanks so much, really hoping I ovulate soon as I’m getting so impatient now, I’m wondering if my clearblue monitor has maybe missed my ovulation or maybe I’m going to ovulate later than I expect, as I still haven’t seen my peak reading yet. Frustrating! Baby dust back to you too ❤️✨

[Essexnewbie]

@SantiagoSister ahh I feel you on the waking up and not being able to get back to sleep. I somehow find a way to make everything I see or think of link to babies and it’s tormenting me 😂🙈 everything crossed that you get your peak reading soon! Hopefully this weekend 🤞🏼 Nothing worse than the waiting, I hope you have lots to keep distracted with in the meantime to give you some peace from thinking! X

[gvs97]

BFP?!
What do we think?
I’ve been having PMS like symptoms for the last week very similar to when I was pregnant last time. However, this is my concern:
At 2 weeks post ERPC I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. It was a Waitrose own one I think so not sure how good they are supposed to be. Now a week later I’ve taken an Early Response and it’s a BFP I think. Could it be possible this more sensitive test is picking up left over pregnancy hormones from my miscarriage that the other test didn’t? Or deffo a new pregnancy? Any advice appreciated. Sorry for the ramble - lots of jumbled thoughts. Excited. Nervous. Still a bit cynical. Ah!

[Natalie2304]

@SantiagoSister @Essexnewbie oh I'm definitely with you both on the every thought baby related. Even just cleaning the house thinking how I'll ever get time with a toddler and a baby 😂

@gvs97 I can definitely see the line and I'd advise just waiting until the morning and testing again to see if it gets darker. Do you know when you ovulated this time around?