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Ovulation 26th/27th April - let’s TWW together

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TTCing · 26/04/2023 09:09

Hi ladies,

Month 10 of TTC #2. I had a chemical pregnancy last cycle.

I have a one year old daughter who took almost a year and a half to conceive. I previously had a chemical pregnancy not long before she was conceived.

Really hoping this cycle will bring good news ❤️

Please feel free to join if your ovulation is around 26th/27th April and/or AF due around 7th/8th/9th May.

Wishing luck to us all xx

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ar91 · 04/05/2023 18:53

@missmoosh uh I'm sorry if that's the case, but also so very jealous of the wine!
I'm on call for work overnight but if I wasn't I think I'd be having some too haha.

What are you guys thoughts on coffee? I stopped drinking it for ages and switched to decaf but after about a year doing that I've started normal coffee again (only 1 a day).. I feel like some stuff you just need to allow yourself to stay sane!

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TTCing · 04/05/2023 19:05

@Bethpotter111 i totally relate how hard it is when people who started trying at the same time/after you now have babies, or are pregnant/heavily pregnant and you’re not.

I don’t talk about TTC with anyone in real life as ALL of my friends/family are in the; ‘it just happened accidentally club’ or in the ‘we didn’t expect it to happen SO QUICKLY’ club. It’s so hard.

I struggle every month with the sadness of AF arriving, waiting for the fertile window, the pressure of trying to at least have 2/3 well-time sex times 😂, then the never ending tww (hoping/praying), AF arriving and then all over again! Meanwhile it feels like everyone that had their baby the same time as I had my first baby is constantly announcing they’re pregnant again. Plus the endless stream of celebrities etc! And it stings when I’m on cycle 10 now and I could have a newborn baby (if I conceived quickly)!

@ar91 i always have wine in the tww! I always think of it as potentially my last opportunity to drink alcohol until a baby is here. I still only have a couple of glasses (at most) due to breastfeeding and being very tired. I can’t afford to be even more tired due to alcohol.

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missmoosh · 04/05/2023 19:20

@ar91 oh that sucks being on call! I couldn't do that 😂 I hate my phone going when I expect a call let alone when I don't!
I drink coffee still, never more than 2 a day though, normally about 1 and a half...ones just never quite enough 😂😂

Lilothblos · 04/05/2023 19:50

@Bethpotter111 @TTCing it’s so hard isn’t it, pretty much everyone I know has got their bfp the first month of trying, which statistically doesn’t make sense but I was convinced I would be one of them as a result!

@ar91 I’m drinking coffee as normal, and will have a glass or two of wine too if I’m out. I figure if this could take a while I might as well enjoy myself!

ar91 · 04/05/2023 20:08

@TTCing The counting forward and working out when you'll hit milestones each month drives me mad but it's impossible to stop. If I got pregnant this cycle it'd mean I have a baby just before I turn 33.. don't know why that feels like such a big deal for me but realising that's not going to be the case is really shitty.

@missmoosh @Lilothblos Definitely going to indulge in a bit of wine more often and continue my coffees as I totally agree, need to take the opportunity while we can and enjoy ourselves.

Daniki · 04/05/2023 20:38

@ar91 I actually asked the consultant about coffee when I had a meeting with her after my miscarriages and she said 1 americano per day! So iv only been having my one latte in the mornings 😅

Mummyme87 · 04/05/2023 21:08

7dpo, feeling out, I know it’s early but just a gut feeling. My boobs are mildly sore today when usually would be very tender from 5dpo, not much in the way of cm.

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TTCing · 04/05/2023 21:08

I’m guilty of having two coffees a day! But I would drop to one I got pregnant xx

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TTCing · 04/05/2023 21:09

I’ve been having some mild cramping this evening. Probably AF on its way… I think I’m due on Sunday 7th of Monday 8th.

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ar91 · 04/05/2023 21:12

@Daniki I'm so sorry you've experienced losses.
Nice to know we can all enjoy our coffees guilt free 🙌

ar91 · 04/05/2023 21:16

@Mummyme87 @TTCing I hope that's not the case for either of you. So want to see some BFPs over the next few days. Xx

I normally get spotting for up to 7 days before AF so just waiting for that to start as my confirmation I'm out.

Bethpotter111 · 05/05/2023 06:30

@ar91 @Lilothblos @TTCing @missmoosh

Well I went to bed last night and the slight brown discharged had stopped! Woken this morning with nothing and no af 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 this is the longest I've got in the luteal stage of all 14 months so 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Mummyme87 · 05/05/2023 06:47

Fingers crossed this is a good sign @Bethpotter111

Bethpotter111 · 05/05/2023 06:49

I hope so! But went to the loo and there was sticky stringy discharge with brown in it so who knows 🤞🏻no matter what I'm taking it as a win as like I said I've not had this long luteal stage so I mean that's amazing no matter what isn't it 😀

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TTCing · 05/05/2023 07:56

@Bethpotter111 this sounds positive! ❤️

I tested this morning and bfn (9dpo). Knew I shouldn’t have tested as it’s just made me feel worse 😂 but I could f help myself!

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ar91 · 05/05/2023 08:09

@Bethpotter111 like you say, that's really positive regardless of what happens that you've had a longer luteal phase! 🙌 and hopefully these symptoms are good news for you.

@TTCing there's still time! I don't know why we do it to ourselves with early testing 😅
I made myself pee this morning before I could test because I know it'll be bfn. Temp not continuing to rise and just don't feel any diff. X

missmoosh · 05/05/2023 08:10

@Bethpotter111 ooo that is promising that its stopped! And you are right even if it's not this cycle, getting your luteal phase longer is always a plus!

Still nothing different from me! Not tested yet, I have been very good at going straight to the loo when I wake up to get rid of the temptation.

Sorry for everyone who has had bfn so far, we all still have plenty of time though!

Lilothblos · 05/05/2023 08:13

@Bethpotter111 that is excellent news!!

I’ve managed to pick up a cold from dh so am feeling pretty pants. At least if AF arrives I can have a few hot toddies!

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TTCing · 05/05/2023 08:17

I think I’ll try and wait until Sunday to test again. I think that should be the day (or the day before) AF is due.

I’m really loving the kindness and supportiveness and positivity on this thread ❤️

Thanks for being here for the ride girls xx

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Bethpotter111 · 05/05/2023 08:26

Well I've been too the loo and had this happen then nothing else since but feel really crampy and keep checking myself as feel like I'm bleeding but nothing?! Never had this before!! I also took an ovulation test just so I could test something 😂😂😂 and there's a rise? Who knows! My little one is finally back to school today and meeting my friends new born so keeping busy! 😂

Ovulation 26th/27th April - let’s TWW together
Ovulation 26th/27th April - let’s TWW together
suz2285 · 05/05/2023 08:27

morning ladies 😁i've been quiet on here this week it's a busy stressful week at work, and next week too! another long day today but least i have less time to worry about the TTW! DPO 8 today and this is how far i made it last cycle, so i'm hoping to make it to DPO 9 tomorrow! temp is still above my coverline, but down slightly this morning so i'm hoping it's back up tomorrow!

Have been having some cramping from DPO 4-7 ish, which is not normal for me, felt like AF was coming on DPO 4! Anyway, my 21 day progesterone test arrived yesterday just in time to take it and get it back in the post box! it's on a 24 hour tracked post with Royal Mail so i'm hoping it makes it to the lab before they shut tomorrow at 3pm, as it's obv a bank holiday on Monday!!! Anyway not much I can do about that now.... I think if they can't test it i'll get another one for free for next month I guess.

So i'm just really waiting for AF to arrive or not now, anytime now! Technically i'm only late in another week, but with the short luteal phase i've no idea! might be back tomorrow with an arrival of AF, who knows! 😂

Lilothblos · 05/05/2023 08:28

@TTCing sorry you got a bfp, but you’re right 9dpo is still early!

So nice to have a supportive group of ladies on here, thanks for starting the thread! Xx

suz2285 · 05/05/2023 08:29

@Bethpotter111 that all sounds quite positive! when are you technically "late"??

Bethpotter111 · 05/05/2023 08:34

One add said yesterday but think that's because I don't normally go past 8dpo but my app saids Tuesday 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I hope this is all a good sign 🪧 otherwise this is torture 💀😂

Lilothblos · 05/05/2023 08:38

*I meant bfn!!

@Bethpotter111 I think these are all good signs! Unless there’s fresh red blood I don’t think you’re out.

@suz2285 hope the progesterone test gets there, sounds like it should do! And hoping you make it to 9dpo and more!