Anyone else TTC #1? Just looking for TTC buddies!

[kalixxx]

Hey everyone!

Is anyone else trying TTC #1?

I think I’m 9DPO although my cycles vary from 28-34 days so I’m really not sure. This is my first cycle TTC so I haven’t tracked ovulation.

I took a clear blue ultra early digital test this morning and BFN, I’ve heard digitals aren’t as accurate, is that true? (The way the test was laid and how I was sat meant the ‘not’ was in the shadow so for a second I thought it just said pregnant, was gutted!)

Any advice on not driving yourself mad during the TWW? 😂

@dormicumema Oh really? I'm taking 'seven seas trying for a baby' prenatal so they have folic acid in etc which apparently can mess with cycles, I wondered why as soon as we started trying my cycles decided to go haywire lol.

@Nmmck93 I'm definitely going to get easy at home and use them next cycle! I've heard nothing but good reviews on them.

First cycle I didn't know nearly as much as I do this one so feeling more confident but keeping in mind each cycle is one step closer to BFP for all of us 💕

@kalixxx I'm still going to test with OPKs as it's still useful to have the data so I can predict when ovulation might be for any next months :) and I kind of enjoy doing it 😅

I just went to the GP actually and they are going to do my 21 day blood tests this month to try and figure out what might be causing the spotting! She also did a cervical exam and I do still have the ectropion which could be causing it. I was surprised how helpful they were after all the stories you hear about long waits! I feel a lot better about it now and hopefully will get some answers soon 🤞🏻

Just on the question of what OPKs people are using, I'd defs recommend the easy @ home ones alongside the Premom app (can use it for free) - on the app you take a photo and it gives a ratio of the difference which is then saved so you can really track. Near my peak I actually tested 3 times a day but cause I'd got a box of 40 I was happy to use away at them.

I tried clear blue digital at first but didn't like that you couldn't see a line progression. I was also tried Boots own brand but they were quite pricey. Also was squinting at the Boots ones trying to decide if it was darker than the control line etc - the Premom app really helped with this. I only found out about it reading thought threads on here!

@BexTTC omg I just read back and saw your post, I was taking seven seas trying for a baby for two cycles and it completely messed them up! Basically had like a one day random AF and so much spotting and then my period just wouldn't come. I stopped taking them and AF came the next day! So annoying :( now I'm just on the folic acid & vitamin D boots ones

@NavigatingLife I absolutely love the premom app! Have ordered easy @ home tests for this cycle when AF eventually arrives 😭

@Piglet34 Oh really!? Well this is my second cycle taking them and they've both been completely messed up so I think I'll have to swap over as well as its so frustrating knowing it's failed but then having to wait even longer for my next cycle, thanks for letting me know 😊

Tested again this morning and BFN, should be 13 DPO today so I’ll take that as I’m out ☹️

Hope everyone’s doing ok and had nice weekends!

@kalixxx so sorry to hear that :( this TWW is a nightmare. Im like 3-4 dpo and already going crazy
it's only your third cycle though and with this cycle as I remember you were sick so probably that's the reason.
Though not over until af comes :)

@dormicumema ahh TWW is horrible isn’t it! Are you an early tester or do you manage to hold out?

I was sick right when I was supposed to be ovulating so then according to OPKs I ovulated late, maybe I didn’t ovulate at all, who knows!

Because I ovulated late I’m already on CD33, just want AF now so I can move on to the next cycle!

@kalixxx sorry to hear about the BFN, got my fingers crossed for you that's there's still a chance for this cycle.

I've started taking Vitabiotics pregnacare vitamins and bought a big batch of the cheap one step ovulation tests. From others experiences on here I'm expecting cycle changes and unclear test results 🤣 Based on my tracking app I'm due for ovulation thur/Fri, I've enjoyed the period not in the TWW, it's amazing how different you feel.

@Kaspery8 my cervix is super low this morning so I’m pretty sure AF is about to make an appearance ☹️

It’s amazing how different you feel isn’t it! I always feel so calm and think cycle I’m going to be so chill then by 3 DPO I’m symptom spotting again 😂

@kalixxx ow so sorry to hear about your test this morn :( I agree with @dormicumema though, you being sick this cycle could've affected it! Hope you get a definite answer in the next few days 💓

@Kaspery8 I am also due to ovulate this weekend, but me and DH are going away for one of our friends 30ths and there are 35 people going all sharing rooms so don't know how much chance we will have to DTD 😒

@kalixxx Im an early tester, it's 3 dpo and already almost tested today omg 😂but we've been trying since November so Im kind of losing patience here. Wish I could finally get my bfp soon... Oh well.

Hi all. Hope you don't mind me jumping on to get a second opinion or two. I'm ttc #1 and only came off the pill 17 days ago. However I missed a pill 5 days previous to that. I've now been cramping for 6 days with some super light bleeding Friday Saturday. I took a test on Friday which was negative. CM dried up about 4 days ago so I don't think it's ovulation pain. I've read that occasionally people can ovulate super quickly when coming off the pill. I'm trying to resist reaching for another test and I'm driving myself crazy. Has anyone else had cramping like this when coming off the pill? I'm trying to hold off doing any more testing of until this Friday but it's so preoccupying!!!

@Piglet34 Just want AF to come now so I can start with the next cycle!

Have to try and sneak off before who you’re sharing with comes back! 😂 Have a lovely weekend away though! 💓

@dormicumema peeing on a stick addition is real 😂 try your best to hold out as long as possible, it’s not easy though it is!

@cobalt123 Welcome to the TTC fun! It can be so consuming can’t it!

I haven’t been on the pill in a few years but don’t remember having anything unusual, just my normal bleed with some cramping at the start. The pill can definitely mess up your cycles to begin with when coming off so I probably wouldn’t worry too much! I’d try your best to wait out with testing, but it’s easier said than done!

@kalixxx it's really exciting to be starting the journey but it's completely taken over my brain. My work productively is terrible 🤣

@cobalt123 my work productivity in TWW really slips it’s bad, working from home doesn’t help because I can slip out and buy tests whenever I get the urge 😂

@dormicumema i feel you, I’m 5DPO and I’m literally wanting to test although I know it’s way too early to do so and would only be disappointed. My partner has his the pregnancy tests from me so I don’t attempt to test yet and it’s not easy for me to run and grab a test with working and not being close to a shop. I have however got the FRER tests in my basket on eBay that I need to order and tempted to order them now and maybe test at the weekend when they get here 🙈 but promised my OH we’ll wait closer to the 2 weeks mark lol.

I did another test today at what I think it 14 DPO so that has to be me out ☹️

I’m on CD34 now, feel like I’ve been on this cycle forever 🙄😂

@kalixxx ow no :( must be a long cycle because you ovulated late, how long is your luteal phase normally ?

@kalixxx oh :( I’m sorry. Is AF due or is she late?

fingers crossed for next cycle 🤞🏻

@Piglet34 I’m not really sure how long my luteal phase, need to start tracking properly! I’ve been trying to track my cervix but yesterday it was super low, the lowest I’ve ever felt it and today it’s really high and super soft, so I have no idea what that means 😂

@Nmmck93 I was ill mid cycle so ovulated late, I was expecting AF today but no sign yet!

Will keep you all updated but I’ve accepted it’s most likely not going to be this cycle now!

@kalixxx I wouldn't give up just yet then! 🤞🏻 sending baby dust to you xx

@Nmmck93 thank you, baby dust to you too!!

Keep holding out and not toooo much longer till you and test! Xx

@kalixxx thank you, todays been hard, having some weird twinges on my lower stomach on what I can only describe as both ovaries. Not sure if that's a sign or if I'm having and endo / PCOS flare up. Trying not to symptom spot and just sail through today. I think the weekend is where it's going to get me because I'll be around 9/10 DPO but going to try my best and hold out. 🙈 x

@Nmmck93 its so hard not to symptom spot isn’t it! I actually find the weekend easier because I’m busy and distracted 😂 when do you think you’ll test?