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? 😂

[SimplyChic]

@CRbear thank you! I've started with OPK's over the last day or so, so far no sign of ovulation if I'm doing them correctly 😔

[kalixxx]

@Nattalot I agree, does look promising! Have you tested again today or waiting a few days? Fingers crossed for you!

My FRER must've all been indents, did a clear blue on Saturday and not even a hint at a line! 😪

I'm going to try and wait till nearer the end of the week. Period was due any day from Saturday but my cycles are usually a bit longer so I think tomorrow or Wednesday most likely. Only symptom so far is sore boobs which is usual for me.

@CRbear It really makes time drag doesn't it! Not that I want to wish my life away but I wish there was more than one opportunity a month for it to happen 😂

[Nattalot]

I tested this morning first thing! I'm still very apprehensive as it's so early.... but it came up straight away! I have lower back pain and low cramps most of the day today.

[kalixxx]

@Nattalot that’s a great line! Congratulations! Good luck for the next few weeks and wishing you a smooth pregnancy 🥰

[kalixxx]

Morning everyone!

I’d say I’m definitely out this month, had a BFN this morning ☹️

I’m on CD32 and my cycles are usually 29-34 days so just want AF to hurry up now!

How is everyone doing! 🥰

[SimplyChic]

@kalixxx oh dear, not good!

Having issues still with ovulating and no AF either, getting worried now, I didnt think being unwell would mess things up this much ☹️ CD 46 now!

[SimplyChic]

-Still early days but I thought my cycles were back to normal then bam, this happens!

[kalixxx]

@SimplyChic I got what I wished for and AF is here! (Well not really what I wished for but I knew I was out anyway after my BFN 😂)

Oh dear! Have you tested for ovulation the whole time?

[SimplyChic]

@kalixxx aww, but at least you have a fresh new cycle now 😊

Only the last 4 days (first time trying them so had to figure it out as well), although I may be approaching my peak as I've had 2 darker tests than usual since doing them today, not as dark as the control line still so not quite yet, so I hope it is a good sign for over the next couple of days 💜

[kalixxx]

@SimplyChic ahh fingers crossed for you! 🥰

I’m going to try them this cycle, also need to figure them out!

[Piglet34]

How's everyone doing this cycle ? I ovulated either Saturday or Sunday but didn't get back to my holiday until Monday morn, so annoying so close!! DTD that morning anyway just in case that egg happened to survive for the max 24 hours aha, but definitely not getting my hopes up. Is anyone else in their fertile window?

[kalixxx]

@Piglet34 fingers crossed your egg survived the full 24 hours, so annoying it’s such a small window!

I’m on CD14 and using ovulation tests for the first time, I think I’ll probably ovulate tomorrow or Friday. Feel so much more relaxed this time round, we’ll see how long that lasts in TWW 😂

[Piglet34]

@kalixxx ooh how are you finding the ovulation tests? I like using them with the Premom app to see when the LH surge is. I'm also very up for being more relaxed from here on in, I'm going to carry on with the OPKs but I've stopped temping as I think it was just stressing me out! Super good luck for this cycle x

[kalixxx]

@Piglet34 so I got a strong positive ovulation yesterday! DTD despite being extremely tired 😂 I’ve not tried the app but may do it this isn’t the cycle (fingers crossed I won’t need to!)

I’ve not been tempting either as I still only have a thermometer to 1 decimal place.

Good luck to you too, hopefully it’ll both be our month! X

[Piglet34]

How's everyone getting on this TWW? AF arrived for me this morn as expected so I'm back to CD1. Glad to start a new cycle really and I actually know I'll be with DH this fertile window! Hope everyone is okay x

[kalixxx]

@Piglet34 ahhh at least there was no waiting around for AF! Fingers crossed this will be your cycle!

I’m not sure exactly but I think I’m 9 DPO, boobs hurt more than usual at this point in cycle and had some slight cramping but for some reason I just don’t feel like this is gonna be my cycle! We’ll see though!

[SimplyChic]

Typical, I saw the GP yesterday as still no AF and they book me in for a blood test, then this morning I get spotting!! Lol

Although not really any PMS symptoms though and no cramps yet, waiting for it to get heavier but definitely spotting at least

[AL1424]

Hiya can I join? Am TTC #1, currently in TWW of cycle #1. Lots of tests etc going on at the moment which is all v confusing (I have just been diagnosed with PCOS).

I am about 9/10dpo and going crazy!!! It's totally consuming me day to day, if I hear one more person say 'you need to relax and it will happen' I will loose my mind 😅

[FR49]

Hey everyone! I'm on cycle 2 TTC!
I'm currently 3 days late for my period but this usually happens to me so I'm not going to test yet 🙃

But has anyone been getting ovulation pain and period cramps at the same time? It's weird! One moment I feel pinches and twinges in my tummy, and the next moment I feel period cramps like I'm actually about to start. It's been like this for days lol.

[Piglet34]

@kalixxx those sound like good signs but yeah best to just wait and see I guess, not too much longer for you now :)

@AL1424 @FR49 welcome! Nice to have more people on the crazy TTC journey, good luck to you both!

@FR49 weirdly I had that the cycle before last and had never had it before! Made me think it might be the month but then AF came. I didn't have it the cycle just gone so no idea what it was aha, I think it might of been connected to taking Pregnacare conception as it was also accompanied by random spotting from ovulation to AF which some reviews also said. Switched to seven seas this month and seems to be a lot better for me!

[Swiftie12]

Hi everyone. I’m currently 2DPO. Only cycle number 2. Feeling way better this cycle though, we found cycle one quite stressful with everything being new but we’ve taken the pressure off a bit now and we’re just going with the flow. Managed to DTD every other day during my fertile window. And we’re trying to just aim for every 3 days until AF is due.

@Piglet34 sorry to hear AF has come!! I hope you’re doing well!!

[FlyingHighFlyingLow]

Hi, I'm also TTC #1, starting cycle 2 when AF decides to arrive, on CD32 with clear BFN this morning.

[mum2liam1]

So been ttc got pcos and been tracking ovulation .been feeling faint headace . Slight cramping . Started testing got faint lines and then some clear line . Since this negative but waiting fir more test to come and got bloods on Thursday. Could u get this many faint and clear line then nothing could my hcg be low as not sure when I'm due on

[FR49]

@FlyingHighFlyingLow

Hi, I'm also TTC #1, starting cycle 2 when AF decides to arrive, on CD32 with clear BFN this morning.

I'm the exact! On CD32. And AF hasn't arrived yet although I always start on time. Not sure what could be happening.

Do you usually have regular periods?

[Piglet34]

@Swiftie12 that's definitely a good attitude to have! Hope the TWW is okay for you and let us know how it goes with testing, hope this is your lucky cycle! X

@FlyingHighFlyingLow sorry to hear your in that uncertain time atm! How long are your cycles usually and what dpo are you? X

@mum2liam1 big hugs it must be so stressful when things are up in the air :( how many dpo are you at the moment? That's good you've got bloods coming up soon so you can know for sure! It is strange you have so many faint lines but I have read that some people don't have strong lines until quite a bit after missed period. Hope it's a good outcome for you xx