TTC APRIL/MAY THREAD 2

[RMS0209]

Hi Ladies!
2nd thread for this chatty lot...
Cycle 4 (May) TTC baby #1
The chat of no TMI or silly questions

It's usually 30 days , due In 3 days but cramps the last 3 already .

So this month we actually only DTD 4 times, I'd been tired looking after my toddler so stopped caring I had done some ovulation tests but the line didn't get as dark as it should then I gave up and couldn't find a good time to do them with toddler wanting attention. The differences this month really are that my daughter started sleeping through the night so was suddenly breast feeding alot less (worth a mention incase anyone else TTC while breastfeeding), also we used the pre seed lube (would recommend because I remember someone else on here got a BFP after using this. Also I had a spa day at the start of the month which was so relaxing. My cycles are only 21 days so have a fairly short fertile window. I'd just bought some clear blue ovulation tests because I was convinced AF on the way when I started spotting, however spotting just continued with no AF and I had some strange twinges I couldn't explain in my abdomen that were very different from AF pain.

The weirdest thing is yesterday my daughter pointed to my tummy at 2 different times and said 'baba'. I was convinced this month wasn't my month and gave up trying really.
Hoping more of you get BFP soon x

Ahhh congratulations @Changingdirections !!!!! So happy for you!

did you have a chemical last month? I had one last month so holding onto hope for this month!

The chemical was in Feb. Sorry to hear you had one too. So disappointing isn't it. Fingers crossed for you this cycle. I have a friend who is a bit of an expert on fertility as she's been through IVF numerous times, she told me that after a miscarriage you are extra fertile so there is hope for you x

@Changingdirections congratulations! I feel you i too have a toddler that keep waking up 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ How long is your LP? My cycles are 23 days but with a 10 days LP only

@Hjudge56 yes they’re definitely very emotional! I have heard this through the grapevine but didn’t know if it was more of an old wives tale! So it’s put a smile on my face to head that your friend has confirmed it! I have heard of lots of people who fell pregnant 1-2 months after a chemical so we shall see… will keep you updated!

I actually don't know, I didn't keep up with the ovulation tests, it was too difficult to do them in peace and quiet with DD lol. I got a line that started to get darker but then didn't do any more tests, I don't know how many days it takes to get to full darkness if that makes sense. I was going to restart this cycle with clear blue ovulation tests. I'm hoping I'll be able to return them to Amazon but keeping for a few weeks just in case this pregnancy doesn't work out. Off to get more tests today, 6 day early test last night when positive straight away, normal cheapo test this morning only had a faintest line, possibly not even there at all so I am scared. With my short cycle though I would only be just over 3 weeks so maybe it's too soon for the cheapo test

Everything crossed for you!

I've made it to 11DPO for the first time since I stopped the pill/started tracking 🥳 (usually AF shows up before now). Might test today if she stays away 🤞

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Morning ladies!
@izzyroo92 @AmyD54321 @Changingdirections congrats, I've missed a lot!
@Nyxxie oh my gosh congrats! What a fab line for 11dpo! xx

I loved the @Nyxxie "I might test" 2 hours later... a BEAUTIFUL BFP!! x

I couldn't help myself 😂🙈 Going to pick up a FRER today I think to confirm

I am excited for you! @Nyxxie good luck x

So where is everybody else in cycle that hasnt got a BFP YET?
CD14 for me today... don't think i'll ovulate anytime soon, would however be delighted if i got a peak in the next few days! x

@RMS0209 CD20 for me, after the false peak last week I started getting flashing smiles, then today a static - have used the easy@home ones you suggested for the past couple of days but not a strong line as yet - will just keep going with them for now and see if I ovulate! x

@alwaysseeingstars ugh it was false sorry! way hay for a static though.
I have just done an easy @ home now so will update you in 10 or so mins but i can already tell its not near a peak compared to the other line..
very strange how our bodies are different every month isn't it. I wish I was that person that bang on day 14 I got a peak and ovulated ( I was for 2 months back in Dec & Jan!!) x

@RMS0209 CD19 and 4/5DPO! Keep getting twinges/dull ache on one side but deciding to try ignore symptoms until at least 9DPO!

@RMS0209 I'm certainly hoping this isn't another false peak anyway 😂it is at elast at roughly the right time so hopefully it's legit. Ah let me know, hopefully you go back to a more 'normal' cycle this time and last month was an anomaly? Gosh yes that would be fab!! As well as having more obvious O signs, would love to be able to know for certain x

@Hjudge56 great! what a joy to have a normal type cycle.. very jealous as I am sure @alwaysseeingstars is ha ha.

@MrsGrealish - OH's wild nutrition vitamins arrived... so getting him on them today

@alwaysseeingstars fingers crossed! i'm sure its a true peak this time, remember I got my false peak on CD10 last cycle.. strange! but the easy @ home's are good especially with the premom up to take the pic, I love it.. I go through to many though oopsie haha.
I'd love one O sign i'd be in my element!! I had a pink nail amount of EWCM last month and I was delighted haha x

@RMS0209 haha oh ladies I’m sending you all
the normal cycle vibes! I usually am 25 days and ovulate CD11 but after a chemical last month I think it lengthened out a few days this month! Hoping the ‘increased fertility for a couple months’ belief is true following a chemical! 🙏🏼

@RMS0209 I swear they made the difference for me. Hope your keeping well it's kinda lonely in the due date club xx 😘

Well my OPK from Premom was 0.64 but it looks dark... so lets keep hoping I get a peak soon! I would love to have a normal cycle! @alwaysseeingstars
looks quite dark ill try attach a pic

@Hjudge56 sending you all the luck, and again sorry about chemical... hope this is your month really do x

@MrsGrealish I only got OH some as Im scared to take anything to lengthen my cycle again so im on just folic acid.. im just a worrying wendy! im so happy for you though! xx

@RMS0209 ah fingers crossed that's the peak going to appear soon! Did you start the SMEP that you wanted to do? x

@alwaysseeingstars I hope so! I was impressed with it this morning, finally! haha.
I have done a "remix" version of SMEP... I started CD11 and done CD13.. dependent on how 4pms OPK goes! I will either do tonight or tomorrow.. then do my 3 days.
I am also going to buy some pomegranate juice after work.,.. has anybody had? i heard its meant to be good.. it cant taste worse than grapefruit YUCK.

How are you feeling? :) x