Ovulation 17th or 18th April, TWW

[Mismatc]

I’m ovulating today or tomorrow and wondered if anyone wanted to do the TWW with me?

TTC number 3
Cycle number 1
33 years old
My first with my partner who has low sperm morphology and I’m 10 years older than the last time I was pregnant!

I’m excited and nervous, this may be a long TTC journey for us but I’m trying to stay positive.

I really hope it’s good news for all of us 😊

My OPK is positive or almost there. Wish me luck!

Good luck! I did my first clearblue ovulation test this morning and negative but I was a bit late starting them.

Clearblue ovulation test was positive today! We have barely tried this cycle so far but though, fingers crossed.

Good luck @Mismatc!

I’m now officially in the TWW. Again.

I hope it goes quickly for you.

I went to see my friend’s 5 day old yesterday, it was so lovely to see them as a family and to see my partner thrilled to hold the baby. I really hope we’re able to conceive 🤞🏻

I had positive LH 2 days ago so am ovulation day/ 1dpo today. This month has gone faster, I hope it continues to feel a little less obsessive.

How is everyone getting on?

I’m 3dpo-ish and again feeling like this isn’t our month (maybe that’s self protective so I can’t be disappointed). Time is going faster and I feel less hyper focussed/ obsessed with TTC.

Next month I may try monitoring my BBT but I’m a terrible sleeper so I’m not sure how well it will work.

4dpo here. Too early for any symptoms but I don’t think this is our month either.

When are you going to start testing?

Hi @Mismatc @Clettercletterthatsbetter

approx 3dpo. I have cramping still. It hasn’t gone since ovulation on the 10th May so have no know idea what that is about.

Every month I convince myself it’s the month so I’m trying so hard not to do that this time.

x

I tend to start testing around 9DPO so probably on Sunday. When will you both start testing?

I have slight sore boobs but I think I always do if I poke them, haha.

My boobs are really sore, but they are every month after ovulation. I’ve felt some twinges on one side today, but I also felt that a few months ago and it meant nothing. I’ve learned not to read into anything!

Hi @Mismatc im planning on testing the day I expect my period. So on the 25th May. But I know In reality I will test from about 9dpo - it’s like torturing myself.

i still have noticeable aches. I also had to have a nap today! And want to eat everything in sight. I do feel it’s just hormones dropping but of course I am googling [insert everything] early pregnancy symptoms!! Urghhh.

baby dust to you all on here x

I’m 7DPO and feeling a little more obsessed today (and yesterday) — I think 6DPO until af are the most difficult part of the cycle for me. The period where there is a little bit of hope.

I’ve got lots of with work and it’s my birthday today. Hoping I can get stuck into that and forget about it!

I hope you had a great birthday @Mismatc its lovely weather here so I hope you got some sunshine

i really felt what you said - the little window of hope between 6dpo and AF.

I’ve already tested and it’s stark white. Luckily for me there are no More tests available in my house! So I’ve got no choice now but to wait 6 days.

I know in the long term it’s not been that long ttc but I’m already thinking summer next year is not ideal time as we have two abroad weddings booked 🥲🥲 which is why I’ve been so hopeful for a winter baby

baby dust to all on here

Dare I say it, I’m feeling a little bit pregnant. Tomorrow morning will be 9DPO-ish for me so I will test. Feeling hopeful will no doubt lead to heartbreak though 😅

@Catchafallingstar7 I’m terrible, already planning ahead to needing fertility treatment and how much that could cost. I hope the timing all works out for you

@Catchafallingstar7 and @Mismatc I’ve got everything crossed for you!

9dpo here and, despite saying I wouldn’t rest until at least 10dpo, I’ve tested yesterday and today - both whiter than white. I don’t feel remotely pregnant so I’m pretty sure I’m out this month…

9DPO and stark white negative tests. I did feel pregnant though so had a little bit of hope. We shall see but it’s nice to feel more realistic again.

Same here @Mismatc havent tested again but I have normal AF symptoms - emotional and some breakouts. I feel back down to reality which blows but I’m surprisingly level headed (ish)

Didn’t help I spent time with two pregnant friends today sigh I’ve got four days til AF shows. She’s normally bang on time. I’m already planning the next cycle. I might try and use OPKs.

Another very negative test today, getting ready for af and planning for next month

@Mismatc sorry to hear. I was so hopeful this month too.

last night I decided I needed to start a new kick start healthy eating regime - a bit as a focus and distraction from ttc but also I think when I’m being truly honest, I was much smaller and fitter when I fell pregnant years ago. It could help! I’m technically just tipping into the overweight bracket and the nhs website says to try to loose between 5-7% to help with egg quality and fertility. I’ve roped my poor dh in to do the same! My aim is to lose 1 and a half stone. I think it’ll help with confidence and distraction anyway so it’s got that positive going for it ! Xx

I’m so sorry if me discussing weight is a trigger for anyone. I should have put a warning.

only mentioned purely as my very own PERSONAL next steps on this maddening journey.

Thank you for being considerate. For me personally it is not a trigger. It sounds as though you’re happy with what you’ve chosen to focus on.

My boobs are still really quite sore so I have a touch of hope left which I’m not enjoying, haha. I prefer just knowing that I’m not pregnant and moving mentally on to the next cycle.

AF is due on Thursday and I have shorter 25 day cycles so today I’m 10 dpo (but 9dpo if ovulation was two days after my peak). Maybe tomorrow if will be good news but most likely not.

It seems really unfair if none of us get a bfp again…

Evening all, I’m feeling a bit shitty about TTC tonight. 11dpo, bfn and I’m pretty sure AF will arrive early (I’ve got that lovely ‘old blood’ pre-period stuff going on).

I know it’s only 3 unsuccessful months but this is the longest I’ve ever had to TTC. I’m worried my eggs are too old and knackered now!

@Catchafallingstar7 I think I should probably focus on my health more. My BMI is within the healthy range but I’m a fair bit heavier than I was when I conceived the other times. I’m also mega stressed at work at the moment, which probably isn’t helping.

I really feel for women who TTC for years - it’s taking a toll on my mental health already!

Very much bfn for me as well. I feel worried that we will need fertility treatment and I want to get on with it as I’m 34 now and we’d like two more.

It must be so hard to TTC for years and face fertility treatment, I really feel for them.

I’m not sure what else I can do health-wise, my BMI is fine, I’m trying to stick to gentle but regular exercise, don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t drink caffeine. I’m basically acting pregnant already. Not sure what else I can throw at giving ourselves the best chance.

Well, I’m definitely out for another month. BFN and AF has arrived two days early. On to month 4!