Preparing to TTC in 2022 Part 2

[WingingIt09]

Wow can't believe we've filled a thread! Looking forward to continuing to follow everyone's TTC journey! Here's hoping for our first BFPs!

January
@Worryant #2 (38)
@OCM19 #2 (31)
@Bear486 #1
@Cavylady #1 (33)

February
@Nyxxie #1 (34)
@QueenBee22 #2 (31)
@lj2022 #1 (27)
@Trixie22 #3 (25)
@FourOclock #3 (32)
@MrsGrealish
@PinkButtercups

March
@Cheekypeach #2 (29)
@hevann #1 (35)
@Gizzy93 #1 (29)
@DanceWithYourBalloon #3 (37)

April
@HippeePrincess #3 (34)
@Dreamingof3 #3 (34)
@Jennifer89 #1 (32)
@Babyjellyfish #2
@tryingtryinggone #2 (27)
@LucyLoopyLu #1 (33)
@PrettyPolly92 #1
@tropicana1 #1

May
WingingIt09 #3 (30)
@Notjustafurmum #1 (28)
@Vasectomyreversalhopeful #2 (33)
@Summerbreeze111 #1 (31)
@Amber17 #1 (33)
@Springblooms08 #1 (29)
@BellaNutella88 #2
@Superstorefan123 #1
@Duckandsarah #2

June
@BlueberryMacaron #1 (30)
@DanisEndo #1 (26)
@Sunshine0987 #1 (30)

July
@NarnieJoy #1 (25)

August

September
@NotARegularMum #1 (32)

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@excited101

@Worryant sorry to hear you had such a stressful scare, but so glad to hear about the heartbeat, that's so exciting!

@alwaysseeingstars I feel for you, that's really tough. Yesterday must have been so difficult, I hope you had a good night's sleep and feel a little better today x

I am now 11dpo, have had a super gurgly stomach for about 6 days, and I have been getting more and more emotional.. I burst into tears at work yesterday . DH says this is definitely more than my normal PMS, but not sure if that's just with stress of ttc.. AF is due in 4 days, but this morning I think I had a tiny tint of spotting, which has me confused! Honestly I can't wait until I can just take a test and know something 😭

@Worryant Glad the scan was ok!

I think I’ve had my post implant removal bleed now - 2 days of v light bleeding so difficult to tell apart from the days of random spotting I’ve had across cycle so far - so hoping for definite evidence of ovulating this cycle. Not sure if we’ll try in May or wait tbh - I’d like to get career advice about whether I’m timing this badly but scared that if I mention it to my boss that I’ll scupper my chances of getting my contract extended if they think I’m doing it to get the maternity benefits! Wish it was acceptable to talk about openly.

Anyone else really tempted to test tomorrow just for the chance of getting a BFP on Mother's Day? 😂

I think I might although not much chance really as I'll only be 8dpo. Also just kinda want the chance to test before AF comes as I had a super short lutes phase last cycle 😕

Luteal phase

@Nyxxie I know what you mean, I was thinking about that too, but then I worried that it would be upsetting to get a negative test on Mother's Day as well 😅 I will be 12 dpo / 3 days till AF is due, is that still too early to test anyway?

@Nyxxie I'd hold off if you can I don't think it is really possible to get a BFP at 8DPO unless it's multiples!

I tested at 9 and 10 DPO and regretted it. Looking at the negatives but knowing it's probably too early is very disheartening.

@TheOnlyException1

I will also be 12 DPO tomorrow so fingers crossed for both of us! I'm going to hold off until Tuesday or Wednesday as I already tested negative at 9 and 10 DPO but I did get a BFP at 12DPO on my last pregnancy so it is possible!

@Nyxxie I've also had a short luteal phase hoping that taking vitamins will help this one lengthen 🤞

@TheOnlyException1 12dpo is probably a much more reasonable point to test than 8dpo!! I've seen lots of people getting a BFP at that stage. But I know what you mean about the disappointment too. Have you had any symptoms or anything yet?

@QueenBee22 yeah I know you're right I just feel like I missed out on all the POAS action last cycle! But I'm sure the disappointment of a BFN will outweigh any fun to be had from it. Fingers crossed for you when you next test 😊

@lj2022 hope they are effective for you at lengthening the LP. I think I will try the same thing if it happens again this cycle. You'll have to let us all know how you get on!

@Nyxxie I'll definitely let you know I've heard for some people it works right away others it takes time. Ideally I only need it to lengthen 2-4 days so 🤞 all 3 of my luteal phases have been 10 days since coming off contraception so just thought since my period is so regular I didn't want to wait another month or two to see if it changed

@QueenBee22 haha, nice to know someone is on the same day as me! I think I'll try and hold out until AF is due on Wednesday

@Nyxxie I'm not too sure to be honest! I'm definitely more emotional than normal PMS, although juggling a really busy patch at work and ttc has been a lot.. I've been pretty gassy (tmi 😅), and the main thing is today I have had light spotting/bleeding which is unusual for me, even though AF isn't due for 4 days.. honestly it's my first time ttc and I'm not really sure if this is implantation bleeding or my period coming really early for some reason.. It's all a bit mystifying!

@TheOnlyException1 ooh hopefully it is implantation! Fingers crossed for you ☺️

@lj2022 I don't blame you for not wanting to wait, time goes so slowly when TTC and there's enough waiting involved already! Here's hoping they do the trick 🤞

I'm still in two minds whether to test or not! Period was due 20th and still isn't here, Friday morning I got in my car to head out and almost puked 🙄 I was sick last night and also around 10am this morning! I feel totally fine in myseld albeit tired, I've just work 5 1/2 days straight through so potentially just why I'm tired.

@alwaysseeingstars I'm so sorry that must be so hard. Were you able to take more test? When I had my chemical my test was pretty light then got even lighter then nothing then I had a very heavy bleed. It didn't happen straight away but every body is different. Really hope you're doing okay.

@PrettyPolly92 @dearhummingbirds @WingingIt09 how're you all doing...enjoying the weather I hope!

@Bear486 I would definitely test!

@Bear486 I would definitely test.

@alwaysseeingstars hope you're ok. Did you test again?

@Nypie I'm ok thanks. Covid negative now so have just been for a lovely walk with my children and MiL. Left my husband at home though as he's still unwell 🙈 glad we're not trying this month as fertile window fast approaching and don't think he's up to it!

@dearhummingbirds the first time I came off hormonal contraception after 10 years on it staring as a young teen due to terrible periods (likely hormone imbalance too) it took over 3 months to get a period so I am half expecting that. Although I didn't wait long enough to find out how my boy would regulate as I ttc right away then and was pregnant the next cycle.
I just didn't want to come off contraception too soon as I am expecting we're going to be terrible at preventing using a barrier method! Still convinced I'll regret this decision in that I assume it will take time to start ovulating and being a lot older now it could take a while, but at the same time sods law if we don't prevent it will happen right away when we aren't quite ready.

@WingingIt09 we're moving ttc to June now, DP driving test is booked for the end of May and I am hoping we will have the house on the market by then.

@Bear486 I would have definitely caved and tested, hope you're out next bfp!

My SIL recently announced she is 4 months pregnant. I did feel some mixed emotions as not yet started ttc and don't want it to now seem like we are 'stealing her thunder' if another newborn is on the horizon within a year's time and wonder how family will feel when we and dh annouce pregnancy.
I even asked dh if we should delay ttc at least until their baby is born because of this and he says no doesn't think we should delay.
Maybe I am just overthinking things . Will be nice to have cousins so close in age.

@Jennifer89

My SIL recently announced she is 4 months pregnant. I did feel some mixed emotions as not yet started ttc and don't want it to now seem like we are 'stealing her thunder' if another newborn is on the horizon within a year's time and wonder how family will feel when we and dh annouce pregnancy. I even asked dh if we should delay ttc at least until their baby is born because of this and he says no doesn't think we should delay. Maybe I am just overthinking things . Will be nice to have cousins so close in age.

I wouldn't delay. My DS and his cousin are 3 months apart 🥰.

My other sisters babies are only one month apart.

My period still isn't here! I've always been like clockwork so the fact it's now 2 days late is very weird for me. Still BFN on the tests so definitely not pregnant. Now worried why it's not here!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend? Anyone have a nice Mother's Day to remind us waiting for #1 why this is all worth it?! haha

@Nypie & @WingingIt09 thanks, unfortunately didn't need to test as had such horrendous cramps Saturday that I had a seizure (I'm very prone to these) and ended up back in hospital, who confirmed I had lost it - very early of course so hopefully not a sign of things to come. But my gosh, so much blood & clots since it's horrible!

Anyone with any good news or upcoming tests?!

@alwaysseeingstars I'm so sorry you had a seizure, they can be really scary. You've had such a tumultuous week! Really hope you can take some time to rest and come to terms with everything xx

I'm 15 DPO and told myself I'd be patient but I caved in yesterday and did an early test- a BFN! Sigh.

Reading lots about people thinking they should put ttc off because of events in other people's lives, please don't worry about others! Their event will come and go and you'll be left standing whilst they've gotten on with it, and as this thread shows the can be complicated and take longer than you'd expect. Sounds like a rant, sorry! Maybe just cranky at BFN

@PinkButtercups.. yes I am sure will be lovely to have cousins close in age. Wow just a month apart. I can imagine that was eventful! Just means more cute babies to go around.
I had the same couple months ago period was couple days late and tested negative. Think couple days or so early or late can be normal from time to time..

@Brightonbelle87 you are right. I think it may be trying to strive for some perfect timing but that likely doesn't exist and hard to predict anyway when pregnancy will happen..

So sorry @alwaysseeingstars what a tough week you have had I hope you're okay and looking after yourself

@alwaysseeingstars sorry to hear, that sounds stressful. Hope all is ok and that you rest and get better

@alwaysseeingstars I'm so sorry, hope you are resting up and taking care of yourself

@Jennifer89 I wouldn't wait for that reason. It'll be lovely to have cousins so close in age, my niece is in between my 2 girls, 18 months younger than DD1 and 7 months older than DD2. They play so nicely together. I can understand wanting the timing to be perfect, I'm definitely guilty of that. The way my cycles are falling I could potentially start trying after my next period as I wouldn't be pregnant on my holiday, except it would put my due date 9 days before the birthday of my niece who passed away, I have had to be induced with both of my girls so chances are I would end up going over again and I don't think I can risk having my baby sharing my nieces birthday. I don't want that association. I also have 3 weddings End March - May 2023 that I want to be able to attend so essentially I need to have a due date of mid Feb - early March to fit my plans but likelihood of that happening is slim 🙈🙈