TTC a first

[Thatskindafun]

Just a thread for those of us TTC for the first time, but also anyone else that wants to join really!
We’re currently TTC baby no.1 and just on cycle #1 too, but DH and I both have health conditions that may make it difficult so I’m already driving myself crazy.

Im usually like clockwork but this month, of all months, AF was due 4 days ago and there’s no sign yet
Obviously every test I’ve done is negative though.

just looking for anyone to keep me company really whilst I obsessively check other peoples line eyes posts!

@buttercupbee thank you! My OH isn’t letting me say it’s a BFP yet as it’s sooo faint and the cheapie was a BFN! So I’m hoping I get some progression tomorrow!

@Bananatoast123 that's amazing news, fingers crossed for you. I really hope this is your month 🙏
My oh was the same with my first faint bfp . Mine really was barely there ! But I could see it!

@ScarletDreams thank you!! It’s sooo faint like I can’t even get a photo of it! This was the best I could get and the light shadow doesn’t help! I’m going to continue praying that tomorrow has progression! 🥹

Eeeek! I won’t say congrats since you’re not calling it a bfp yet
but im keeping all my fingers crossed for you that the little line gets stronger over the next few days!

@Thatskindafun eeeek I know!! This is such a weird space to be in, like I might be but also
might not be!

@Bananatoast123 I can see something too , fingers crossed 🤞

@Bananatoast123 I can see something too, I hope it gets darker for you!

@ScarletDreams @buttercupbee thanks both! Super worried it’s an evap! Been googling away 🤦🏼‍♀️ I shouldn’t have! Such an agonising wait

@Bananatoast123 I don't know much about evaps other than they're colourless? But I didn't think they would show within 3 minutes, but I could be wrong. Hopefully its not one though x

@ScarletDreams I didn’t even know evaps were a thing until yesterday!!

so this morning was a BFN 🙁 there was another vvvvvfl like yesterday so I think it’s either a CP or a bad batch of tests! How awful from FRER! I’m going to take some time out as this has made a difficult month even harder and I’m not sure I can face the Christmas season focusing on ttc! I guess I’ll just see what happens and then get us private tests in January! Thank you everyone for keeping your fingers crossed for me!

@UserL95 I saw your well wishing in another post, thank you. I hope your cycle is the one for you xxx

Sorry to heat that it was a bfn, if it is a bad batch of tests then that's awful.

Hi everyone, would like to join! Second month of ttc, due to next test at the beginning of December. We started trying in October but in many ways been ready for this for years so feel quite anxious even after testing negative just for the first month. Get this feeling like because my head has been in it for much longer, it's as if this has been going on for way more than a month and a bit.

I am due on my period in 3 days, this time i know i am going to come on my flow and I am starting to feel so low about it all after 10 long months, hopefully I can start my journey of knowing if there's anything wrong at my fertility appointment tomorrow

@Rockyslife I know the feeling I feel like giving up as feel like I’ve been on hold for too long now!! We aren’t far behind getting tests done…I hope it goes ok tomorrow xx

@Rockyslife so sorry to hear you’re out another month. Wishing you all the best at your appointment and hoping you get some answers.

im cd15 and usually ovulate cd18 so going to try to frequently BD over these next few days. Carrying on with vitamins, using ferti-lily cup during fertile days, I’ve been having 1-2 spoons of mucus syrup (meant to be good for ewcm) and using pressed/conceive plus fertility lube.

trying to be active daily, drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods. Let’s see what happens as this is cycle #11

Hey

I thought id update you all on my private appointment, i have got to have a hycosy procedure to find out whether my tubes are functioning correctly, i am really scared but at least il have some answers xx

@Rockyslife Hey! Ah so sorry to hear you’re feeling scared about it! Try be positive as you’re being proactive and if you hear they aren’t, then they’ll have treatments etc - even if it’s IVF, there’s such good success rates etc. I know it probably feels awful right now and you’re nervous but we are all here for you!

have you got a date of when they will do that? 💜

Really sorry it didn’t work out for you this time @Bananatoast123 i came on to see if you had an update.

Wish I had reassuring words for you at this this time but this feels like the most supportive place to be x

I am trying to stay positive I think it's the fact that I soon will finally know if what I think the problem is actually is very soon. I have to have swabs next weds to make sure there's no infection as would spread further up, and if thats all clear I can then book my procedure, I hope itll be before xmas. I have attached the letter incase anyone wants to know more. X

@Rockyslife Did you have a feeling before you had your tests that they would suggest looking at your tubes?

I can only feel for you, and it must be so hard not knowing whether you’ll get your happy ending. It really sucks and you must feel like “why me”. But please know you will get your happy ending, it may be with a little help but they will help you and they are experts. I hope it all goes well for you and please keep us updated, and if you’re feeling down or having a wobble we are here too 💜 we are all in this together, 1 month or 7, natural or IVF x

Thank you so much, I guess ive known from day one of trying but I didnt want to pay the money incase we did catch afterall. I had a severe pelvic infection when I was a teenager and they did say the main side affect could be scarring or blocked tubes, this produce can unblock if its a blockage or a slight issue, but if the liquid wont go through the tubes we will have to look into the next step. Xx

@Rockyslife I’m so sorry to hear that something from when you were a teenager is impacting you now. It’s always a concern whether previous infections can impact fertility later on and you definitely aren’t alone with having these concerns from the beginning / now. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that the procedure can unblock it for you and you can have some faith it’ll happen naturally, if not, as you say, next steps are there!

Please don’t give up, as you’re being so proactive and it’s a good thing 🥰 you’ve also not exhausted all your resources yet, there’s so many treatment options if they are fully blocked and you’re only at the beginning!! You aren’t alone too, any one of us could too be here in a few months as well! Xxx

Hi Ladies, Joining as i had my nexoplannon implant removed last week as myself and husband are TTC. Bought the clear blue digital ovulation tests. First flashy smile today.

I got my lh surge today finally on CD18! Usually I have been getting lh surge CD17 but better a bit late than never. This is also the first month that I’m tracking bbt (pic inserted below). Does anyone have any BBT advice, I think I should expect for my bbt to rise by up to .5 after ovulation, so over the next few days?
I think this may end up being a 30 day cycle (I flux between 29-31) but that still gives me a solid LP… I think?!