TTC starting now

[Beck3115]

Hi all

Just wondered if there was anyone else starting out now that wanted to keep me company?

Background is that I’ve been with my partner 3 years and I have one 5 year old from a previous relationship who DP treats as his own ( though he does see his dad).

I came off the injection in summer as it was making me fat and miserable, and last month we weren’t as careful as we should have been and we thought I was pregnant (possibly a CP) as several faint positives before AF.

Anyway DP now wants to try which is absolutely lovely and I’m so on board and excited.

I’ve been tracking my cycles as a contraceptive method so I know I’m due to ovulate tomorrow or the next day.

I would appreciate any advice and support as my little one was conceived on the pill so I didn’t get any of this excitement - but equally I don’t really know what I should and shouldn’t be doing.

:)

[CoalCraft]

@Dann186

I was on the mini-pill so no week off or anything like that - you just keep taking the same dose all the time. Withdrawal bleed has been and gone, lasted all of about 36 hours (unless there's more to come), but yeah, not expecting cycle to be up and running yet. Was just curious as I woke up feeling coldy again and it got me thinking!

@mamalaw88
First time TTC I got my BFP about six weeks after my last combined pill. I didn't really get a chance to monitor my cycle as only had one period between end of withdrawal bleed and BFP! Hope it goes quickly for you too.

@Welshgal85
If you are a smoker or big drinker (or your partner is), try to quit / cut down. Otherwise just start with the folic acid (the sooner the better) and you're all set!

[Welshgal85]

Thanks ladies 😊 will start taking folic acid!

We don’t smoke and aren’t really big drinkers so that should be fine.
We both want to lose a bit of lockdown weight so have been trying to do more regular exercise!

How is everyone else getting on?

[ShaneTheThird]

Can I join even if I'm in a weird predicament at the moment.

2 years ago I accidentally found out I was pregnant and that was a not nice time with me and dp tbh which ultimately ended in a miscarriage at 12 weeks. It took two years of trying to convince dp to TTC (he had so many issues with his ex in this time hence the long delay) finally he agreed to TTC last month I was over the moon but first month unsuccessful. Then to really throw a spanner in the works dp had a major heart attack a couple of weeks ago! So TTC is on standby for a month. Hopefully next Month we can resume.

[ShaneTheThird]

Good luck to everyone!

[Beck3115]

I was due to ovulate yesterday but no real symptoms and these are my tests, first two yesterday and the bottom two are this morning and this evening.

So I think that it’ll be tomorrow that i get my lh peak and I’m still on nights! Oh well…

[Dann186]

@Beck3115 you may still catch it! Just keep doing the deed as often as you can elavating your hips after...sperm can stay alive for up to 5 days!! Good luck!!

@ShaneTheThird Oh gosh that’s awful 😞 hopefully your partner is on the mend! Miscarriage is a horrific experience to go through, people say it just wasn’t meant to be etc but that doesn’t really help only time does. Glad your partner has decided to give TTC a go again and sending lots of positive thoughts your way

[CoalCraft]

@ShaneTheThird Welcome gosh, wishing your DP a speedy recovery, how scary for you both!

Still feeling mildly coldy, and had a flu jab yesterday which isn't helping! But nothing too severe.

My boobs have started hurting today, which is messing with my head a bit as that was my main symptom when early pregnant with DD. I'm definitely not pregnant though; only had my last pill on Friday so even if I ovulated the very next day (unlikely), it'd still only be 5 dpo. Just a side effect of coming off the pill, but annoying!

[Beth262]

@Beck3115 Dann168 is right. You're not out of it yet - fit the deed in whenever you can 😁

@ShaneTheThird sorry to hear you've had such a rough time. Hopefully your partner feels well enough soon 🤞

@CoalCraft it's so annoying that pregnancy symptoms are the same as those for half a dozen other reasons!!

[redxlondon]

I stupidly used up a first response test 7dpo….of course it’s negative, so hasn’t changed my frame of mind at all wondering am I, aren’t I

[mamalaw88]

@ShaneTheThird Gosh that's such a tough situation - hope you & DP are able to use the time rest & recover - stress isn't going to be helpful for either of you. Keeping my fingers crossed for you next month! 🤞🏼

@CoalCraft... took an early ClearBlue digital test this morning & got a BFP....not going to lie - I am mildly freaking out. AF was due on Saturday (today is 12DPO) but I couldn't wait any longer....🙊🙈 going to do another test tomorrow/Saturday to confirm.

Good luck to everyone!!

[CoalCraft]

@mamalaw88

Ah congrats!! Give it a chance to sink in and I'm sure you'll be thrilled ☺️

[Beck3115]

Thanks ladies, did another opk this morning still very strong but I wouldn’t say positive so I’ve either missed it or it’s still coming… I have had the pain I normally get yet.

@CoalCraft this is amazing news congratulations hun!!

[Beck3115]

What do you guys think?

[CountryGirl189]

Just joining in on the end here as this is our first month trying and I won’t lie girls, I’m going insane already.

I usually get ov pains, but none this month (Sod’s law or just my ovaries behaving themselves and not hurting?)

OPK’s - I tried tracking a few months ago to see if I got a peak and I did, but none this month so I’ve tossed them aside because they’re stressing me out big time!

BUT still had loads of EWCM this month so christ only knows what’s going on with my body.

Crazily we’ve BD’d every day since my last period and not quite running out of steam yet, so on the off chance an egg did actually pop out this month, hopefully it ran into the path of the sperm!

Literally don’t know how people do this for months on end - huge appreciation of you ladies!

[Beth262]

Congratulations @CoalCraft !! Hopefully this is a lucky thread! 🙏

[CoalCraft]

It isn't me! It's @mamalaw88 that's had the good news. Pretty much impossible for me to be pregnant yet

But I can toast to the hope that this is a lucky thread

[mamalaw88]

Haha thanks 😅

Yes! Fingers crossed this thread is lucky for all of us ✨

[Beth262]

Doh 🤦‍♀️ Sorry! I'm not a good multi tasker clearly!!

[beaverdiego]

Joining this thread please.
First ever cycle TTC. Had positive/surge using OPKs on Monday 15th.
Now in the TTW club, my! I realise what an impatient woman I am!

I had been worried OH wouldn't be as excited (kids from previous) but last night he was randomly asking about children's play areas nearby. I thought that a random question and asked why, he said he was thinking of me and the baby. Getting way ahead of himself but it was very reassuring to hear.

[Welshgal85]

Please can someone explain all the abbreviations to me? I’m a bit confused! 😂

What is OPK, TTW, DPO etc…

[beaverdiego]

@Welshgal85

Please can someone explain all the abbreviations to me? I’m a bit confused! 😂

What is OPK, TTW, DPO etc…

I had to Google them myself haha

OPK
ovulation predictor kit
DPO
Days post ovulation

[Beth262]

@Beck3115 new to the whole opk thing but looks like it could still maybe go darker and yet to peak? This was mine this afternoon... 🤔

[CountryGirl189]

I’ve officially given up OPKs and it’s only my first month 🤣

They didn’t show any surge and I’m 99% sure I ovulated today because my ovary has been hurting… just when I thought it was about to, it’s been stabby all afternoon 🙄

Onto cycle two… ding ding! 😂

[CountryGirl189]

@Welshgal85

DPO - Days Past Ovulation
TWW - Two Week Wait
OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kit
DTD - Doing The Deed
BD - Baby Dancing

Hopefully this helps!

[Welshgal85]

Thanks ladies! 😊