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.

:)

[MausiC]

Hope it's not too late to chat - booked to get my implant out this week ready to try for #2 (I have a 3yo and my partner has a 4yo) from previous!

Hoping to just see what happens as tracking will be difficult as I've always had irregular cycles.

My first was a surprise on the pill so I too haven't had much of the excitement of planning!

Anyone else come off the implant and had experience of when cycles return? X

[Beth262]

I caved. BFN. Don't know why I do it to myself 💁‍♀️

[Beck3115]

Hi @MausiC

I was on the injection and I know they say it can take a long time, i didn’t go for the one that was due on July 7th and I ovulated for the first time July 20th 😂🤷‍♀️

Everyone is different I suppose, my cycles have settled back to 25 days very quickly also.

I have got a vile cold, feel sick, headachey and rubbish. Still bfn for me, only weird thing is my cramps have completely stopped and I’m getting a lot of discharge - sorry I know that’s gross x

[Daisydolly1986]

So today is CD17 and I have had a blazing positive OPK, and a solid smiley on the clearblue digital OPK.... but no EWCM? Absolutely nothing. I've had a few familiar twinges in both ovaries today.

Could ovulation still happen without EWCM?

My mirena came out 3 weeks ago, so I am wondering if my body is gearing up, but not actually ovulating?

[Bluets]

Hey all 👋 Really hope you don't mind me crashing this thread - I'm in my first ever TWW and the idea of going through this with others is a huge source of comfort right now!

I've caught up on the thread, I think to summarise what I've missed since the start - I'm 33, TTC number 1, to buck the trend my partner is older than me! First cycle, I think I'm 2 DPO, wasn't on any hormonal contraception, not using OPKs (yet!) but just bought a thermometer to track basal temperature, I don't have a cool job, I too could probably get away with being pregnant at all as I WFH and on Zoom 😁

Been taking folic acid for a couple of months and generally focussing on health and wellbeing, wasn't sure when we would start trying in earnest but we have stopped using contraception so I guess "seeing what happens" right now and just enjoying the process! I'm fairly sure we DTD when I ovulated as I get pains and noticed a couple of other signs. So we will see! Lovely to meet you all

[Beth262]

@Daisydolly1986 Welcome! I don't usually have any ecwm so it's more than possible.

@Bluets Welcome! Your post made me laugh 😆

After my bfn at 10dpo I managed to hold out until today (14dpo I think if my opk was correct!) and bfp 🙌 not getting too excited yet though, been here before several times! But trying to keep positive.

@Beck3115 How are you getting on lovely? x

[Samthenanny]

Congratulations to you, sending positive vibes x

[Samthenanny]

@Beth262 sorry the above congratulations and positive vibes was to you.
I’m still getting used to chatting on here

[Samthenanny]

A bit of a strange one but im about 8dpo give or take and for the last 3 days I’m peeing a lot! At least once or twice a hour, just had a cup of tea and I’ve been 4 times whilst drinking it it’s a full on wee also not just a trickle, it’s not a uti as I get these regularly and it doesn’t feel the same.
Anyone else have this?
Also really snotty and have a cold but everyone seems to have

[Beth262]

@Samthenanny firstly, thank you 😊 And not to get your hopes up but peeing a lot in the last few days is something that has been happening to me. I didn't (or don't) have any other symptoms x

[Bluets]

@Beth262

Thanks for the welcome! And congratulations to you, I am sending positivity through the ether

[Beth262]

Thanks @Bluets 😊 I dont known why I'm even admitting this but everytime I read a post from you all I see is 'bluetits' in place of bluets 🙈 sorry! 😆

[Samthenanny]

@Beth262 Haha no I won’t get all excited just yet but it’s just so not me, I normally have a bladder of steel. I went 2hrs without drinking yesterday and still went the loo every 30mins!

I did have a few pains at the weekend but tbh I’ve no idea what’s normal for me so I don’t really focus on anything.
I’ve just ordered some first reponse but there’s probably not much point in doing one yet is there?
I may have to rethink my jumpsuit for Christmas drinks on Saturday if the toilet trips don’t return to normal

[Beth262]

@Samthenanny well I originally tested at 10dpo and got a bfn. But I was using Internet cheepies...

If I was you I'd get a frer and hold out until Sunday if you can. And maybe cut a hole in the jumpsuit 😆

[Bluets]

Hahaha! I'm happy with the sweet bird/depressed boobs association - accurately describes me I think @beth262

[Beck3115]

@Beth262 this is lovely news! Congratulations xx

I am spotting now finally, hopeful for the next cycle x

[Beck3115]

AF has finally arrived. Onto cycle 2! Hope everyone is well x

[Daisydolly1986]

I have had a very, very faint positive test this morning!! I'm surprised, not sure why I'm surprised but I am! So very happy!

[Samthenanny]

I done I test Saturday morning so would of been 10dpo it was bfn but I’m still peeing loads and I’ve been in bed since Friday with the lergy, headache, snotty, cough, no appetite etc. AF is due Friday so let’s see what happens

[Samthenanny]

AF has arrived early, onto the next round!
Hope everyone’s well & congratulations to those who’ve had a BFP x

[Daisydolly1986]

Morning, I think it was a chemical pregnancy. 4 BFPs and now nothing. Started testing negative yesterday. Also feel like AF is due. So onto next month!

[Samthenanny]

Me again, sorry if a bit TMI so AF arrived Wednesday early hours which in itself never happens, it was pretty heavy all day but it was only for the 1 day. Yesterday and today there’s been a tiny amount once each day when I’ve wiped
AF normally 4 days, I’ve never had just a 1 day bleed!
Has anyone ever experienced this?

[Beck3115]

Hi girls
How is everyone getting on? I’m CD 8 And think I’ll be ovulating soon.

A girl from my shift found out she was pregnant last night and has told everyone today. She’s told us all hundreds of time she doesn’t want kids so I can’t help but feel jealous which I know is mean.

[Samthenanny]

@Sunrise321its strange isn’t it. I’ve been poorly this week but I don’t see why that would affect it.
My AF day started about 3am and it seemed to finish about 6/7pm so less than 24hrs.
How are you feeling?