June 2023 TTC Thread

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Welcome to June ladies. Adding this thread here to share our June journeys.
Wishing you lots of luck for the month ahead. 🤞🤞🤞

@HyggeTyggeDotCom welcome! Im 5dpo , trying to spot some symptoms but nothing major so far :// it’s my first cycle « officially » trying (for my #2) so I’m trying to take it easy even though the TWW seem soooo long ! Will probably start testing at 8dpo cause I’ll be too curious hihi

Hi ladies 👋

This month will be first month of ttc #2 our DD is 16 months old. It took 15 months to conceive her so not expecting this to be a quick journey but you never know.

Currently on CD5, usually ovulate around CD13/14 not planning to use OPKs (yet) as ovulation seems fairly consistent…

Good luck everyone! X

@Hankthehonk

I also read that book! Started taking Coq10 last cycle and ended up ovulating late and having a 5 day longer cycle. I wasn't sure why but this would explain it as I'm usually like clockwork and the only difference last cycle was coq10 and evening primrose for first 14 days.
This cycle in sticking with pre-natal only too.

CD10 for me today and a high reading on cleae blue digital ovulation tests. Last month I got a peak reading at CD16 so might have a few days to go yet before seeing that this month but we can start to step up DTD this week now x

Please may I join?

1st cycle trying for #1. Currently 5dpo and feeling clueless 😂

@ManchesterRoad I'm also feeling clueless even though I'm trying for #2 it's like I've forgotten everything!

Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone!

We've started trying properly this month came off the pill last September. Have 1 DD 2.5 years. I'm supposedly 1DPO but only had flashing smileys and no solid 🤷🏼‍♀️ premom and cheapey tests are showing only low readings. Feel like this month is probably a write off but hopefully will know what I'm doing better for next month!

Hope to see lots of BFP's for everyone 😊

@Silverpixieflorence I never ovulate where I'm suppose to - it's about a week later then apps predict. Hang in there is could be coming later so keep testing 😊

@Silverpixieflorence are you going to keep testing just in case you get a solid smiley? it’s so confusing isn’t it - I’m hoping I’ll know what I’m doing in a few cycles. I’m toying with the idea of taking my daily temp but fear it’s adding another layer of stress.

@Mangotango39 yeah I'm still testing but I have a bang on 28 day cycle so not sure can you still ovulate late even with a really regular cycle 🤷🏼‍♀️ I have no idea 😅 congrats on your BFP by the way 😍

@ManchesterRoad yeah totally get what you mean adding in the BBT as well I'm already feeling like I'm just peeing on sticks all day every day to add that in as well!!

@Silverpixieflorence if your cycle is 28 days and you haven't ovulated by CD18 this could suggest either anovulatory cycle, or your luteal phase is too short to sustain implantation. Or this cycle may be longer than usual, which is totally normal (even if it's never happened to you before). It could also be that you've missed your peak, it may have happened quickly. You should LH test twice daily, I kept missing my peak only doing it once a day. Do you track your BBT? If so, a rise in temperature always confirms ovulation.

Well af arrived early and is horrendous ,so my cycle was only 25 days but i came off pop pill nearly 3 months ago so things are still settling on cd4 no idea when ill ovulate 🤷‍♀️

@Pittiemama good luck with the heavy period that’s no fun :( get some deserved rest and then let’s get started on a new ttc month :)

@Snowdrop79 how are you getting on? Have you tested ?

Jumping on this thread too, first
month TTC our first baby. Trying to just be relaxed about it but feeling the pressure 🫠. Currently CD16 so hoping it could be any day around now.
Sending best wishes to you all 🤞

@riverlodge90 I don't know for sure if it was the supplements making a difference but I've stopped them just in case.
On reflection I think reading 'It Starts with the Egg" just stressed me out more, there are so many things you're meant to do or avoid that I constantly feel guilty. Obviously it's all really useful information but I haven't followed all the advice about plastics or nail varnish etc....yet. The dietary stuff is definitely helpful, I've been making an effort to eat less processed food, more protein and healthy fats and fewer carbs. I think exercising regularly is the biggest factor for me in regulating my cycles, I need to keep prioritising that.

@Hankthehonk i was wondering about the whole should do this and that and not do this and that when stating to conceive but then as I got pregnant the first time not caring to do any of this I have decided to just live my life … I think sometimes all these « take control » of things end up taking too much control of us and the process … of course I won’t disagree healthy habits are always a good thing :):)

Hi hope you don't mind me joining. Trying for baby no.3. Currently 9DPO and impatiently tested and obviously it came back negative. I didn't test first thing in the morning either 🙄 my boobs are killing me and I feel I could be pregnant but then there's just symptom spotting so trying to be patient now and not test again until AF due on Sunday (which is also my daughters 3rd birthday 🙈) TTC is emotionally draining! Only first month trying since getting the bar removed from my arm and I'm already knackered

@SouthSpringMoon Yes I agree with you! I'm still trying to find the right balance. I was quite relaxed about it until I had a miscarriage, and then I think I transferred my emotions about the loss onto obsessing over everything I could possibly do to get pregnant again. So I'm trying not to give myself a hard time.

I figure exercising regularly and eating better have no downside so I'm going to try to focus on those - I've cut down alcohol and caffeine but not abstaining from them completely. Because you're right, it is also important to enjoy life in the meantime.

@Hankthehonk @SouthSpringMoon

I totally agree, I read the book and chucked out all our tubberware and bottles.
Then took the vitamins and ate med style, didn't drink the entire cycle and then when I got the BFN I felt really disappointed as I thought I HAD to be pregnant as I'd done everything "right". I agree it probably caused more stress.

This month I am tracking ovulation but playing it cool. Think mentally that will help.

Hopefully we all get some results from being chilled 🤞🏼

@SouthSpringMoon @Mangotango39 thanks for checking in both! I have a done a test and it’s more positive today so I’m thrilled. Booked in for the GP next week. Told the other half too which was fun seen as it’s our first bub😂 I don’t think he could believe me. Still very little symptoms, which is almost unnerving.
Sending so much luck to those who will be testing in coming days.

@Snowdrop79 oh yeah!! I am so happy for you!!! I feel so cheered up reading your post :)) still have to wait a few days before testing I think I’ll wait Friday 9pm to do my first testing and try to resist the urge before 😂 I had no symptom of pregnancy before 4/5 weeks pregnant with my first so I wouldn’t read too much into it and my only symptom for months was cramps and nausea so lol not too much too look forward to hihi I remember my hubby reaction to first he was like mesmerized and then cried, which is rare, so kind of cute 🥰 hope the testing at doc goes well let us know and after @Mangotango39 i can’t wait for our next BFP 🤩

CD7 for me. I’m trying to get my head around the ovulation tracking because I didn’t do any of this last time.

my partner and I agreed we were ready to try again, but I suspect he won’t want to know about the tracking aspects. Do you guys talk to your OH about where you are in the cycle, test strips etc? I worry it might ruin the ‘moment’ 😅

I’m happy doing it, I love the data!

Hi all! Finally 1 or 2 dpo and refuse to test to 11dpo as thats when I got my bfp with dd in 2021! It’s going to be a long 10 days!

first cycle ttc#2!

@riverlodge90 yes let’s be chilled 😃 where are you at in your cycle ?

@glasspaw i like the data part too hihi but for me it was a defo no no to involve hubby not only would he be bored but it would stress him I think , what’s the point at least one of the two need to be chilled 😂 just put on some nice lingerie on the good days and they usually don’t need more explanation ahah