Preparing to TTC in 2022 part....7?!

[Dreamingof3]

Finally realised that our previous thread was full 🤣 I hope no one minds me starting up a new one!

Can you believe it's been almost a year since this was all started up?!

@Bananatoast123 we only DTD 3 times this month, 4 days, 2 days and 1 day before estimated ovulation so I wouldn’t worry too much, it sounds like you’re already covered!

Ooh I don’t know whether to say good luck for the interview or not 🤣 I guess the best outcome would be for you to get offered it, but turn it down because you get a BFP!

7dpo today, had some sharp pulling twinges yesterday on the side that I ovulated, I’ve had sore boobs since ovulation which I’ve heard can be a sign of good ovulation, I was so so hungry overnight at work and I’m super bloated (though on nights this can happen), and I cried over the fact I couldn’t find the doughnut I wanted this morning 😅
I’m hoping it’s this month, my OH says he has a gut feeling but I don’t want to get my hopes up

@BethSuz27 oooh that all sounds so promising!! I started getting little signs from around 5dpo so fingers crossed for you!!

@Houseelf90 i don’t want to get my hopes up because I’ve had something every month so far but this seems the most positive, I’ve recently started getting sensitive nipples, they rub against my bra and it’s so uncomfortable

@BethSuz27 I have that at the moment, they are soooo sore!! This morning my partner; messing around pinched them both 😳😳 he was very apologetic!! It made my eyes water but his reaction when he realised what he’d done did make me laugh (he was only messing and didn’t pinch them hard, wouldn’t normally cause any pain, for anyone thinking he’s abusing me 😅)
When is AF due? Will you wait or test before?

@Houseelf90 AF is due 27th which is my birthday! Hopefully she doesn’t arrive! I’m planning to start testing 10dpo, which is Tuesday, I just want to know!

I know I’m symptom spotting but it’s so hard not too and I just want it so bad 😭 did you do anything at all different this month? We used the fertilily lube and DTD CD 11,12,14,16 and 17 (ovulated CD17, very strong ovulation cramps on the left side)

@BethSuz27 I really hope she doesn’t arrive, especially on your birthday, that would just be cruel!!
We didn’t do anything special this month, only DTD 3 times, first was about 4 days before ovulation, then 2 days and 1 day before. It seems that I’m pretty fertile and don’t have problems with conceiving, just having a sticky bean but I am quietly optimistic for this one 🤞🏼

@Houseelf90 km having these weird cramps at the moment as well, they are what I’d describe as tingly, very much a pulling sensation, not painful particularly but not comfortable, I really hope this is it 🤞🏻 have you tested anymore since? I think I’d struggle to not test every day until I got a dye stealer!

@BethSuz27 they all sound promising, eeek!! I really hope you’re on your way to a BFP!!
I nearly caved and bought some more tests yesterday 🤣🤣 I only have a CB weeks indicator left which I am going to do on Monday I think. Or maybe Tuesday if I can hold out….Monday will be 3 weeks since we last DTD in my fertile week, but I know it can take a while to get a 3+ so whether I do it Monday or Tuesday I am assuming it’ll show 2-3 (all being well) if it’s 1-2 or less then I will prepare myself for the worst!

@Houseelf90 sounds like a good plan! 🤞🏻 your little one sticks!!
i will update when I can :)

@BethSuz27 am looking forward to seeing your updates!

I’m out this month 😔 AF arrived last night. I really thought this month was different for some reason…
Went to lunch with friends this afternoon and a friend announced she is pregnant. So pleased for her but feeling a bit sad tbh

@BethSuz27 hoping this is your month

@Welshgal85 sorry to hear AF arrived especially with your friends news

@Welshgal85 sorry about AF arriving. Lovely news for your friend but terrible timing for you!

@Welshgal85 im so sorry ❤️

Has anyone else experienced bad heartburn from 6/7dpo and then went on to get BFP? I never get heartburn and I’m 8dpo and it’s crazy heartburn even if I haven’t eaten!

@Welshgal85 so sorry to hear your AF showed again 😟 take care of yourself xx

Sorry to hear AF showed @Welshgal85.

7DPO for me and the days are just ticking along. I've still got slightly sensitive boobs, but that doesn't mean anything at this point. Mostly I just want to stay wrapped under blankets with an endless supply of chocolate, so I wouldn't be surprised if AF shows up on time- it would be annoying, since I'd have it while we're away on holiday. But I'm used to that happening lol.

Random cravings during the TWW are annoying, your mind starts running with the possibility of a BFP just because you want to eat something strange!

The last 2 days, I've noticed I was struggling to eat my dinner because I was getting full really early. But then out of nowhere last night, I got a craving for black pepper mayo- like the kind they do on KFC Twister wraps?

I still fancied it this morning so I made black pepper mayo on toast, and I've gotta say- it tastes like a dream! 😂

@Welshgal85 sorry to hear about AF and bad timing 😔 it's so hard isn't it. Hope you're ok.

@HeathenPlayingHouse the symptom spotting is the worst isn't it! Hoping this is your lucky cycle.

I have been feeling pretty low the past few days. I was really upset last night, my husband was really lovely trying to cheer me up. Not just TTC but a couple of other things as well.

One close friend of mine had her baby last week. If I had got pregnant on cycle 1 I would have had a Jan baby 🥲
Also my pregnant family member is having hers next month.
It's really upsetting to compare with other people and also makes me angry and jealous. I'm trying not to feel that way as I am happy for them and I don't want to be this bitter person. Also, I know lots of other people have it worse. I have to buy cards and new baby presents for friends over and over again, and I'm still waiting.

@LucyLoopyLu I'm so sorry, it really can be so hard when TTC.

I remember feeling like everyone around me was getting pregnant so easily, and getting angry and bitter because why wasn't it just as easy for me? I wish I knew what to say to make it better, but since I don't, I'll send you a virtual hug and tell you that I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you xx

@HeathenPlayingHouse thanks lovely, I know there's so many people in the same situation or worse which makes me feel at least I'm not the only one.

AF due on Monday then I will be talking to my husband about having a couple of months off trying. Bit of a reset and enjoy our replacement honeymoon hopefully.

Will you be testing soon? Do you know when AF is due?

@LucyLoopyLu Sometimes taking a break can be a great help, like taking the pressure off.

Not sure when I'll test, if needed. If I've calculated right, then AF will be due on Sunday. We go away on holiday on Monday, so I guess I'll be taking both SanPro and tests with me just in case.

@HeathenPlayingHouse Ooh exciting, hope you have a fab holiday planned. At least you have something to take your mind off it if AF does come on Sunday

I might do a test this weekend just to put me out of my misery 😆

7dpo today! Absolutely no symptoms! I usually have sore boobs and stuff but nothing at all! Promising myself I won’t test until I’m 14dpo