Preparing to TTC in 2022 - part 5

[WingingIt09]

Hi ladies, we're onto thread 5! I'm afraid I've completely lost track of the list since I took a break off Mumsnet.... so let's make an updated one!

Roll call for those

• TTC graduates.... pregnant ladies who are you and when are you due? Hope you're all doing well

• Actively trying.... what cycle are we all in? Any particular plans for this next one?

• Waiting to TTC.... what month are you planning on starting?

@BabyG22 I stopped combi pill on 14th June had a withdrawal bleed a couple of days later then first proper period on 11th July so 4 weeks after stopping. When try my DD I was on mini pill as similarly had first period 3 weeks after stopping. I know everyone is different though. It is annoying not knowing where you might be in the cycle. Like @Nypie first period was just 3 days so pretty short

@BabyG22 for a withdrawal bleed it varies from person to person I got mines right away as I was on the combined pill but my SIL was 11 weeks before withdrawal bleed coming off the mini pill and then conceived twins first cycle. It's just so hard as everyone is different so hopefully you get your withdrawal bleed soon 🤞

Thanks @Nypie and @WingingIt09 I would love it to be but trying to manage my expectations.

@Nypie it's so hard isn't it as hormones make us even more sensitive to the disappointment. When are you due AF?

@DanisEndo had to comment as this really reminded me of what I went through with my DP a few months ago, shouldn't have been suprise this has happened in all of our big next step moments I'm ready to take the chance then get scared when its about to happen he has to explore ever avenue usually crushing my feeling as he goes then is my anchor when were going through it and I'm getting scared!

Your DP sounds great and you two are probably a great team for your differences. I'm so sorry your going through this with your endo struggles as well I would just say make sure you've told him the endo stuff and dont be suprise if it all clicks in his head soon and be super kind to yourself! The sushi dinner sounds great and removing your coil will have a positive regardless your going to get so much understanding of your cycle which will help when you start to try. Theres my rant over 😂😂

@WingingIt09 I think I'm the same as you I would need that 8/9 week scan! And maybe just book in lots of stuff to keep you preocupied 😂😂

@lj2022 of course, that makes complete sense! We have everything crossed for you, you just try to the impossible of relaxing 😂 do you think you'll test or wait it out?

It is ridiculous hard I like to think I'm rational I have my plan and my reason all in my head and all the reasons not conceiving would be great including wine and cheesemas but I know that will all fly out the window might have to arrange a pizza movie night!

@Nypie I want to hold off until Monday however I have a tonne of easy at home strips which makes it more tempting however I know 7dpo is far too early so just going to try keep myself busy this weekend.

It's hard isn't it I feel that way too I think oh I have this coming up so can have a drink etc but I know realistically over all the things I like to be able to do not pregnant I'd still rather be pregnant. 🤞 for you too

@lj2022 I've been having cramps too and almost like a stitch is my back/left side yesterday. I'm 9dpo today. Also really struggled through my workout this morning which is what happened last time I was pregnant. I told myself I wouldn't test before tomorrow though but thinking I probably will do it tomorrow

@EdinburghGirl1 how many DPO are you again ? Aw I really hope this is a sign for you 🤞 apart from that cramping last night and a bit of backache this morning I feel no different just the usual PMS symptoms of sore boobs and headache which I always get. Why do PMS and early pregnancy symptoms have to be the same

@EdinburghGirl1 I just realised you said you're 9dpo haha, you've got willpower I've never gone past 9dpo without testing

@lj2022 I'm 9dpo. Thank you. I really hope so but don't want to get hopes up as only second cycle ttc. However the not knowing and crazy symptom spotting is crazy at this stage. Yes so annoying they are so similar

Thank you so so much for this. Yes defo sounds like our OHs are quite similar! He’s so loving and supportive, but very considered. Likes to know he’s looked into EEEEVERYthing before committing to a decision… once he’s in he’s 100% in so I’m looking forward to that day 😂😂

luckily he’s been here through my entire diagnosis so understood all my endo worries!
we are a great team and I keep saying to him I’m so unbelievably happy with where we are and what we’re building - it’s just the excitement and anticipation for the next step!

Congratulations @WingingIt09 , fingers crossed for you!

I'm TTC #1, on CD26 of cycle 3 but I'm pretty sure I didn't ovulate this month. Really hoping it's one-off blip due to Covid...just want AF to arrive now and get on with a new cycle.

Finally got a positive OPK at cd25! I had 5 days of EWCM last week so was sure it was O time then but tests just weren’t picking it up. Lots of DTD last week for no reason it seems so back on it for three days in a row now hopefully!

Hope everyone is doing okay this weekend and you have something nice to take your mind off things x

@lj2022 oh wow you run away from them 7dpo is way too early though imagine its tempting you can do it 2 days until 9dpo!!

I've spent most days being like if I was pregnant that would be so huge and so scary but in my heart I know Im so so ready its hard but just have to wait for everything to align! Thank you :)

@DanisEndo they sound like twins 😂😂 mine was talking about getting a new job I was like nah not waiting for that mate! You'll get there! Mine is finaly there Im so shocked when he talks about being a dad and points out dads and kids in the park its adorable.

@Nypie managed to not test actually been quite busy which has helped and knowing it would be negative 😂 having tests is not a good idea it just ends up too tempting

It's CD2 today for me. I'm a spotter, which means Wednesday and Thursday last week were my indicators for dooooom. I still feel crappy but less hormonal. Hubby's been trying to cheer me up, bless him. He reminded me that we haven't failed, we just haven't succeeded. Have to remember Churchill: "Success is not final and failure is not fatal, it's the courage to continue to counts." 12 more days to go before we do it all over again.

I'm a computer and automotive nerd, so I've been keeping myself busy with brushing up on my coding and watching some mechanics videos. One of my cats just woke up with a start and somersaulted about a foot in the air off of the sofa and scared the crap out of her sister, so that was entertaining.

How's everyone doing on this pleasant Saturday evening?

@SarahShorty hope you're doing okay. Hope you start to pick up soon and remember look at this month as another chance as you said you've not failed. That's good you've been keeping busy with a hobby being busy definitely helps me too

I've just noticed im spotting tonight so think AF is showing early 😩 im not to upset but I know it will be when it turns to AF. I've not had spotting this early (7dpo) in a few months so going to be gutted if my LP is back to being very short again

Hi @BabyG22, I’m new too!! Have 2 days left of my mini pill and then will be TTC! Well, “not trying, not preventing” if you ask my other half!
Will be my first and my partners 3rd!

I’m hoping not to get sucked into all the ovulation testing as we don’t want any added stress but I give it 5 minutes after I come off my pill before I’m ordering all sorts of tests 😂

Good Luck everyone TTC and congratulations to all those with BFPs!

Welcome and good luck to you 😊🧚🏼‍♀️
Haha I know what you mean, I underestimated how obsessed I would get with it within just a few days of trying!

Hi all - lots of posts to catch up with from yesterday!

Welcome @Houseelf90 @Mortima @BabyG22

@SarahShorty - I hope you're not feeling too rubbish. I've been super hormonal this weekend, some tears on Friday - I'm glad your OH has been so good. Completely the right mindset (although I get its hard to focus on that).

@Springblooms08 - yay for your positive OPK!!

@EdinburghGirl1 I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

We were at a wedding yesterday with lots of kids & babies (who were all absolutely adorable). Ended up with me and my OH talking about what would happen with work, and where we would put the nursery. He took some time to come around to the idea of having kids, but is starting to get really excited ❤️ now it's me trying to get him to focus on right now and not think too far into the next steps!!

Looks like I'm out again 🥲 spotting heavier today which is usually an indicator of AF but this time 6 days early. Honestly so deflated never thought it would take this long. Expecting AF to fully arrive tomorrow with the way the spotting is on to cycle 9. Never did I think it would take this long

Looks like I'm heading for another chemical pregnancy 😭 this mornings test is fainter than the one 2 days ago 😭😭

@WingingIt09 I'm so so sorry to hear that sending a big hug I can't imagine how tough that must be! Please look after yourself

@WingingIt09 maybe weaker wee or something? I have all my fingers crossed for you x

@WingingIt09 I really hope that's not the case 😭 sending all my love

Far too much for me to catch up on. We've finally moved....its been so stressful and I've definitely pver done it and I'm all achey. Still don't quite believe I'm actually pregnant. Not phone the drs yet or told anyone irl. I think I just need a decent night's sleep but that probably won't happen 😭😂

@SVC11 both were FMU so I don't think so 😢