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TTC January 2024 miracles ✨️ 💖

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Floralsandsmiles · 10/04/2023 12:39

Hi everyone, welcome to those joining and hello again to my soul sisters from the December thread. I saddened to see you still, but happy to have company.
May this thread bring us all luck xxx

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Floralsandsmiles · 15/04/2023 08:32

Freya8 · 15/04/2023 07:05

@Floralsandsmiles hey babes can i join please? Af got me yest xxxx

Funny you should say this @Freya8 , my AF fully started yesterday after 7 days of spotting before! I will be honest, I'm staying off the threads for a little while I think. It's all getting abit too much right now xxx

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Mushroo · 15/04/2023 09:38

@Caroline1989 not bad but time is going so slowly!!

7dpo today and even though I said I wouldn’t I think I’ll end up testing at some point next week.

trying to keep busy but it’s hard!

How are you getting on?

@Hankthehonk perfect summary of temping! @Beth191 ive been telling for the first time this month and I find it a proper faff, but my chart is
good and I can pinpoint when I ovulated so will stick with it for now.

Kirstyddd · 15/04/2023 09:46

Hi all I’m currently on day CD 12 first time using opk’s not had a peak in them yet or even I high reading, but this morning my lower tummy feels really tight and I’m having a few pains, also my Cm is Ew and wet this morning so I’m assuring I am ovulating or getting ready,

I will do dtd for the next few days to cover all bases and we did last night

I’m just hoping I can get it right this month

lottieb92 · 15/04/2023 10:53

Hey gang, catching up, was excited to dump my “CD1 today let’s go” but… Aunt Flo hasn’t shown up yet… the day is young I guess!

Caroline1989 · 15/04/2023 10:57

Yeh, same with time passing slowly. I’m going to try not to test until at least Saturday but we will see how my willpower holds out! I’m 6 dpo today. X

BB2023 · 15/04/2023 11:56

lottieb92 · 15/04/2023 10:53

Hey gang, catching up, was excited to dump my “CD1 today let’s go” but… Aunt Flo hasn’t shown up yet… the day is young I guess!

Fingers crossed! x

BB2023 · 15/04/2023 12:04

4DPO here, time seems to be going so slow!
It's only cycle 1 for us so I'll be ok if it's not to be this month as still learning what my cycles will be like but I'm the worst at waiting for things, literally no patience at all x

Daniki · 15/04/2023 12:06

lottieb92 · 15/04/2023 10:53

Hey gang, catching up, was excited to dump my “CD1 today let’s go” but… Aunt Flo hasn’t shown up yet… the day is young I guess!

Ooh! Exciting, have you tested? Patience of a saint if not 😂

lottieb92 · 15/04/2023 14:14

@Daniki i tested last night so pretty much knew the answer

she turned up! And I was actually relieved I didn’t want a late period and BFN that’s the worst 😭

here we go CD1 lol … I ovulate late so I imagine I’ll be quiet until I start getting some action on the OPKs, we did sperm meets egg last time, I think I’ll be aiming for a modified version this time.

Daniki · 15/04/2023 15:13

Ah sorry @lottieb92 it's such a pain in the arse 😖

Fallulah · 15/04/2023 18:07

CD4 today, we’re back from holiday and ready to go again, although I’ve already worked out that OH is probably away over the crucial time this month! 😤

Kiwiburgh · 15/04/2023 20:38

Officially out the December group,
CD 1 today.

Good luck to everyone this cycle!

Kirstyddd · 15/04/2023 20:42

Looks like I’m starting to ovulate which is what I thought the morning 😊😊😊 off to dtd

BB2023 · 15/04/2023 22:55

Kirstyddd · 15/04/2023 20:42

Looks like I’m starting to ovulate which is what I thought the morning 😊😊😊 off to dtd

Enjoy! Xx

Mummyme87 · 16/04/2023 17:22

Sorry I went a bit awol from earlier in the week. I ended up getting positive tests but knew something wasn’t right as they weren’t consistent. AF was due Thursday. Went to EPU when at work yesterday and had bloods. HCG 6 and progesterone 2 so likely a chemical pregnancy. Bleeding started today so definitely that. I guess that makes me CD1. I’m very sad, obviously, but happy I’ve ovulated for two consecutive months (confirmed two consecutive months) and that my remaining tube is obviously functional. Fingers crossed for this cycle

CinderRosie · 16/04/2023 17:58

@Mummyme87 sorry to hear about your chemical 💐 fingers crossed this is your lucky cycle x

Daniki · 16/04/2023 18:44

@Mummyme87 ask I'm so sorry to read this,hope you're ok ❤️

BB2023 · 16/04/2023 18:58

Mummyme87 · 16/04/2023 17:22

Sorry I went a bit awol from earlier in the week. I ended up getting positive tests but knew something wasn’t right as they weren’t consistent. AF was due Thursday. Went to EPU when at work yesterday and had bloods. HCG 6 and progesterone 2 so likely a chemical pregnancy. Bleeding started today so definitely that. I guess that makes me CD1. I’m very sad, obviously, but happy I’ve ovulated for two consecutive months (confirmed two consecutive months) and that my remaining tube is obviously functional. Fingers crossed for this cycle

So sorry to hear this. Sending lots of hugs x

Caroline1989 · 16/04/2023 19:08

Really sorry to hear that @Mummyme87. Sending lots of love and luck xx

BB2023 · 16/04/2023 19:10

I'm so confused. I'm on my first cycle after coming off the pill. Decided to try digital ovulation sticks to help me get an idea of what my cycle might look like and to check I was actually ovulating.

On CD8 I got a Low reading (empty circle) which then jumped to a Peak reading (static smiley face) the next day on CD9. We dtd on CD9 & CD11 but I had a feeling that something wasn't quite right and it felt to early to be ovulating.

Fast forward to CD13, I thought I'd give the ovulation tests another go and got a low reading. I've done another one today CD15 and it's giving a high reading (flashing smiley face).

I guess I'll keep testing the next few days to see if it changes from High to Peak again but what a rollercoaster this is - I can only assuming my hormones are all over the place as it's my first cycle off contraception? Maybe I did the tests wrong before? I don't know what is going on x

Freya8 · 16/04/2023 19:23

@Mummyme87 abso gutted for u sending you hugs xx

@BB2023 yup i was same there comin off it got my static 8 days after stopping pill, done the whole tww, negative test after test but every symptom goin fast forward a month later ov peak thru the roof so tech got 2 surges in the one cycle without a bleed, unfort af got me at 13dpo that time. Its guttin hormones are all over the place!! Xx

Vil · 16/04/2023 19:34

Hi ladies,

We’ve been trying for over 2 years, we started our IVF journey last December ❤️

I used to be really active on these, setting up many of the groups in 2021, but I found it so tough making friends only to always be the only one not ever getting that BFP 💔

This morning 7days post embryo transfer (12DPO for non IVF cycles) and we got our first ever BFP, I can understand that sometimes it’s hard seeing positive stories but all I can say is it WILL happen for you all whatever you need to do!

Ive has lots of genuine symptoms, trust me I’ve done my time symptom spotting! Cramps from 9DPO, headaches and nausea 12DPO, feeling like a have a fever and achy legs generally.

I changed my diet to Mediterranean/ high fibre on recommendation from my clinic.

I wish you all the best of luck 🤞🏻 stay positive

TTC January 2024 miracles ✨️ 💖
Angelselevenx · 16/04/2023 20:13

@Mummyme87 I'm sorry to hear! Lots of positive stories of falling after a CP although doesn't make it any easier. I had a CP last month and now on CD16 of next cycle. I've got my fingers crossed for you, sending hugs xx

Sierra26 · 16/04/2023 20:37

@BB2023 i can’t explain why it went from flashing to static (I sometimes get one day flashing, sometimes six, I find it a bit subjective!!), but once the reader reset (went blank) it’s not designed to be used again until you start testing from baseline eg CD8 on next cycle. When you used it on CD13 you were telling it that’s your baseline so it’s calibrated itself to that, and any readings after that will be off-whack. I always use strips alongside the clear blue advanced as they’re pretty fool proof - you see the LH rising each day.

@Mummyme87 sorry to hear this :( thinking of you xx

@Vil congratulations, wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy!

BB2023 · 16/04/2023 21:31

Sierra26 · 16/04/2023 20:37

@BB2023 i can’t explain why it went from flashing to static (I sometimes get one day flashing, sometimes six, I find it a bit subjective!!), but once the reader reset (went blank) it’s not designed to be used again until you start testing from baseline eg CD8 on next cycle. When you used it on CD13 you were telling it that’s your baseline so it’s calibrated itself to that, and any readings after that will be off-whack. I always use strips alongside the clear blue advanced as they’re pretty fool proof - you see the LH rising each day.

@Mummyme87 sorry to hear this :( thinking of you xx

@Vil congratulations, wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy!

Thank you. Fully admit I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to ovulating tests as they are new to me so happy for any advice or guidence.
Although with the digital tests I can still see the lines when I take the test out as it shows the control line & test line - so can I bot track through that?
I always knew this cycle (and likely a couple more at least) would be a bit of a trial while my body starts to get into a natural rhythm. x