TTC baby #1 7DPO

[Sunnygal]

Hi ladies, after stalking every one else’s threads for months I’ve decided to make my own 😄 Im 7DPO today and have had 2 negative tests so far. Im 31, and we’ve been ttc for about 4 months now. I know it’s a bit too early to test so I’m staying hopeful. I just want to hear from anyone who’s in a similar situ so we can offer some support for each other ☺️ x

@NarnieJoy same here the ambiguity is frustrating.
@TK220440 welcome, what dpo are you today? im waiting fo af its due anytime...so far today havent noticed much cramping which is kinda unusual...i have been having af type cramping since last week...i usally get pains and sensation on left side vut oddly im feeling stining type sensation on right side...dnt know what to make of it but af may show her red head anytime now...

@carsty hey carsty! I’m not 100% sure to be honest... I haven’t been temping or using OPK’s yet as it’s still early days 🙂Im currently on CD16 and DTD CD9, 11, 14 and 16 (early morning session 😆) so I’m hoping that might have covered all possible dates? I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you! How many months have you been trying? I never thought it’d be so complicated and stressful!

Heey @TK220440 I’m the same - who’s have thought all of this needed to line up to make one blinking baby 😂 it really does open your eyes up to the world.
best of luck for this cycle - what does CD mean out of interest? We’re on the same sort of timeframes for TTC I believe 🥰

Hey @Yolo23 .. I’ve spent so many years trying ‘not to get pregnant’ and now the times right to ttc and it’s so bloody stressful!!
CD is cycle day.. so my last period was 2nd November so I’m in cd16 now.,. What CD are you in now and how long have you been trying? 🥰

@TK220440 I know right!? I’ve been on the pill since I was a teen (to manage period cramps mainly - endo discovered about 3 years ago)… but an op has ‘apparantly’ rectified this - fingers crossed!!
My situation is a little different in the sense that my previous partner and I (of almost 10 years) were TTC for over 2 years before we seperated just before investigations for endo. It was all bitter sweet as it led me to the love of my life and we’re now actively TTC in what should be an even playing field (given I’ve had an op for endo) - I came off the pill officially in July but it’s only this month I’ve timed ovulation because my periods were all over the shop 😂
so my last period was 29th Oct (started) and it ended 2nd Nov - would this mean I’m CD19? What about your situation 🥰 how long have you been trying, how old etc x

So I’ve worked it out again and I now see I’m CD20! Should I be keeping an eye out for anything now I know that!? 😂 this is very new to me…

@Yolo23 oh wow... that’s a lovely story 🥰 That’s what I love about these chats is that everyone has there own unique journeys to get here!
so you’re 3 days ahead of me and cd19/20.
I’m 33 and had a chemical mc in July. We decided to have a little time of from ttc and started again in September so I’m 3 cycles in ttc.

@TK220440 oh I’m sorry to hear about that 😔 must have been devastating so no wonder you took some time out.
As I was on the pill for so long, to be honest we’ve only been ‘in it’ last month and this month really. I’d been using an app When we first started but after putting my period dates in, after, it was clear we kept missing ovulation 😂 having timed it perfectly, I’m intrigued to see what happens this month. As I say, my gut says we’re in it for the long haul but who knows!?
A concern I have right now is planning for a smear - eeeek! So awkward. I’ve postponed one from this week, to a few days before my period is due. I need to have it because of abnormal results last year requiring a biopsy so it’s tough to plan it all in together 🫣

@Yolo23 We’re exactly the same, never really timed it too much but, this month I think we covered all dates! Fingers crossed for you... how long is your cycle?
definitely prioritise having the smear! It’s so important and will lift some stress once you have it.
I have a gut feeling it’s the long haul for me also.. wish I could just stop stressing and leave it to be what will be but it’s impossible

Hi!!! @TK220440 @Yolo23 we all seem to be in a very similar situation I'm on cycle 2 of properly trying, although I am incredibly sorry to hear about your Chemical it must have been heartbreaking♥️

I'm on cd 28 and holding out until Sunday to test 😬 since stopping the pill in June had 30, 31 day cycles until last month when it was 27. No idea if my symptoms are AF or not as I have had different ones every month. Had a negative test last Sunday at the hospital so not holding out much hope really

@Beepops22 hey beepops22.
I wouldn’t lose hope yet! I bet last sunday was way to early to get a BFP 🙂
what days did you DTD? I can’t believe how stressful it all is!

I'm out this month, AF has just arrived. Will have a massive glass of wine this evening while feeling very sorry for myself and try to stay positive for next month.
Good luck to everyone still in their TWW ♥️

Im out as well af came today. I hope you all get a bfp and those who dnt this cycle hope next one will be our time.

@carsty wanna join me on a new TWW chat in 2 week?

@Beepops22 yea sure

Gosh so much to catch up on! Welcome to @TK220440 and @Yolo23 . There's probably others I've missed too, so sorry for naming everyone! So nice to hear everyone's stories and feelings! I think its totally normal to feel up against it, I know I definitely do. Think I might also have the issue of age not on my side 🤔😒
Sorry to here @carsty and @Beepops22 are out this month but I'm hoping it'll be a totally different story very soon. Definitely enjoy that wine!!
I'm due AF Tuesday, so CD22 for me today. So nice to have others to sound this stuff out with! I think my parter is bored to tears hearing me talking about it all 😂 xx

@Beepops22 @carsty enjoy all the things pregnant people can’t enjoy! If I don’t get pregnant this month we are hitting up the spa and all the hot tubs! Just felt my cervix 9dpo and hard and high… probably out. I think next cycle I won’t check my cervix at all. Glad to get to 9dpo without any spotting as I can have a short LP sometimes

@Beepops22 and @carsty i am also so sad you aren’t pregnant. Here for the next thread to keep up the support. Be very kind to yourselves these next few days xx

@Beepops22 @carsty so sorry both... but.. it is still exciting building the journey and we all give eachother hope! I’m only on CD17 so I’m still in the TWW. So many OP say that when you stop trying so hard to try, it just happens! That’s my next plan 😑

Thanks everyone and all the best to you still inthe tww we shall see some bfps soon.

@NarnieJoy how do you check your cervix too see if you have conceived?
Due AF tomorrow 😳😳 x

@Clocloxx checking your cervix isn’t a reliable way, I usually just see if the cm has any blood in it as that’s a sure fire way to show that I am coming in AF. The most reliable way to tell is taking a test- you could deffo take one tonight

Hello everyone! Thank you for all the welcomes and chit chat 🥰 it is one positive for this crazy experience. I’m due to test Friday morning (ready for my smear). I wouldn’t normally test but I feel it important this month with the smear and also atleast it gives some control in my mind 🤣
anyone else due to test this week?
the only other positive this month is we’re off to the Caribbean for 11 nights all inclusive come December so if all fails atleast I can make my way through the cocktail menu… 😅

@Yolo23 Me too, I’m due to call tomorrow for my smear.. is that dangerous if ttc/pregnant?

oh wow, that holiday sounds amazing! And... a good last holiday for the two of you before you become 3 😉 Me and DH were planning on Mexico in January but will book last minute just incase 🥰
I’m due AF a week today so think I’ll wait until then to test.
how is everyone else getting on? xx

@TK220440 its probably best to try and time it so your smear happens straight after AF but my periods are so hard to plan for so I changed mine from around ovulation (as thought it may have been a bit risky) to near when AF is due - this way, I’m only a day or so early for testing and from my research it doesn’t impact anything if embedding into the womb has already taken place (not that I feel that’ll even be the case for me 🤣) but you have to have hope right!?
a lovely holiday is nice to look forward to and does break the cycle up so I’d definitely book Mexico 😊 I loved it when I went a few years ago!