Cd1 of ttc first cycle after loss... anyone want to join me? 🙂

[Ladyinpink1]

Hi 🙋‍♀️, just as the title says, I am now on cd1 of my first cycle after a loss at 11+4 (stopped growing just after a scan showing strong heartbeat at 8 -9w)

Feeling nervous but positive about a new cycle ...but finding it hard to think of anything else other than ttc 🙂

Happy for some company to obsess with over these next weeks x

For all who we were chatting about using SMEP, I just had a notification on an old post from my last pregnancy and I read the last few comments, we had loosely used SMEP for that successful cycle which I hadn't remembered so now I feel positive for everyone and also a bit more determined to stick to it 🙂

@SunSparkle I'm sorry you are having cramps, I hope it's not AF. Your cycle lengthening is good though.
I use cheap tests, one step and another ebay brand and if I see any sign of a line then I buy dearer ones like first response (if they can be found they are like gold dust atm) x

That's good you have got a negative test now, hope you feel OK about it. Hope you get a clear positive opk soon! x

@Aaliyahrae Hope you are starting to feel better today. I'm 9DPO today, currently managing to steadfastly resist any temptation to test! AF due on Monday so no testing before then for me...

I saw on another thread that First Response tests are back in stock on Amazon so now might be the time to stock up if anybody needs any!

@CluelessInLondon I just checked amazon, i can't find the normal first response, only the first response check 3 ways tests, if you find them could you post a link please x

@Ladyinpink1 I haven't actually looked for them myself, just saw a post on another TTC thread about them - will let you know if I spot them though!

That's great, thank you @CluelessInLondon I have been looking for them, I have 1 test left from my last pregnancy but would like to have a few stocked up x

@Ladyinpink1 I ordered some in my last pregnancy but they must have been the end of a batch as they had a really short expiry date on them so I couldn't use them all before they expired! So annoying as you obviously can't look at the date when you're buying online.

The Boots early tests seem to be quite popular at the moment as an alternative to FRERs. I haven't bought any yet as I know if I have tests in the house I'll use them when I said I wouldn't, so I'm not buying anything until the beginning of next week!

@CluelessInLondon I am always worried about starting a new brand incase of false positives so am glad for a recommendation, I will definitely buy some, thank you 😊 x

@Ladyinpink1 @CluelessInLondon these are the ones I got a few weeks ago - albeit they were £9.99 back then! First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, 2 Count (Pack of 1) amzn.eu/d/dhDGRHv

So... I had my fertility appointment today. Some good news, some bad news.

My AMH levels are lower end of normal for my age so my egg reserve is a bit low.

My womb is fine - no signs of anything going wrong there or on my ovaries.

Partners sperm is fine.

But, while she would be happy to prescribe letrozole, but only if I lose 8 pounds. and she wants to see my progesterone tests that the GP has ordered as well.

So tips on losing 8 pounds really quickly please!!

Also it will be privately funded so I need to see what a guided cycle of letrozole would be and if we can afford it. She did say that some people get it on the NHS but the wait time would be considerable and it's dependent on each PCT.

so...good to know that no PCOS or anything like that, but I'm annoyed my weight is holding us back.

Sending lots of positive vibes to those approaching ovulation, hope you have lots of energy ready for SMEP 💪🏼, and to those already in the tww, I feel really positive that we’ll see some more BFP’s in the next couple of weeks 🤞🏼

I used the boots early tests and can also recommend these.

Sorry to hear you’re not feeling well @Aaliyahrae, I’m also struggling with the nausea so you’re not alone. I’m having a private scan on Sunday when I will be 7+3 if going off lmp or 7 wks if going off actual conception date. Feeling very nervous x

@Ladyinpink1 that’s good to know about the SMEP! I got another flashing smiley face today, based off this I’m guessing peak will be Saturday for me which would be good timing so fingers crossed 🤞 😂 Any sign of peak for you yet?

@CluelessInLondon @Vic231 thanks for the heads up about the first response. I used them for my last pregnancy and got a positive before my missed period! So I’ll order some more now they’re back 😊 I do have a pack of boots one in my cupboard too as they’re quite a good dupe for them!

@SunSparkle that sounds mainly positive, I’ve heard of people taking specific vitamins to try help with AMH levels so might be worth researching those to add into your supplements 🫶 Don’t stress too much about the 8 pounds you could probably lose it quite quickly with a calorie deficit 😊

Everyone - today (at, I think, 5dpo) I had lots of cm - some creamy, and some yellow but stretchy (sort of like snot like ewcm!) has anyone has yellow stretchy cm before - never had it!

Thank you @Vic231 I will keep checking for them coming back in x

@SunSparkle Great that all is good and no major issues, sorry that you have to wait, that is frustrating. Hopefully it won't be for too long x

The nausea is horrible but I think it's a good sign to have it, hope all goes well on Sunday, I'm sure it can't come round fast enough! @Bali200 x

@Haylsttc I am just using the cheap test straps but no positive yet, cd11 today. What cd are you again? I feel like this cycle has went a little slower so far, hoping to get my peak within the next few days x

@graceinc22 Yes I get a yellow tinge sometimes in my cycle... I assumed it might be from different supplements, like I take a b complex and sorry tmi but it makes your wee bright yellow lol so I thought maybe it could do the same to the cm. x

@Ladyinpink1 I'm cycle day 11 too but my period is unfortunately still on the go after a day's break. It's very light and looks like darker/ older blood so hoping it doesn't stay long but it's making me worry it'll throw off my cycle 😞 I don't normally ovulate until CD15 so hoping that's enough time for my body to sort itself out

@ThelastRolo20 sorry AF is still about. What about today, is it still there? Yes as you said, by the time you ovulate it should be away and as have nice fertile cm instead 🙂

I got my peak opk this morning (cd13). The easy at home tests showed it clearly so I will buy them again, hopefully tomorrow will be ovulation day. x

@Ladyinpink1 it finally stopped yesterday so hoping that's it. Cycle day 12 but basically blank OPKs but realistically not expecting anything until next week. Honestly this is the world's slowest cycle, feels like it's lasting for ever 😞

CD13 here too but OPKs are loooooooow so not sure what’s going on - usually it’s up by now. Annoying as DH is away several nights next week so could do with a nice prompt ovulation please!

I’m now CD 27 which is pretty unexpected for me. Cycles normally 23-25 days. I’m only 11dpo so I’ve taken a few tests and they’ve been negative but it normally takes until 14dpo for me to get a positive.

cautiously optimistic but trying not to get my hopes up.

going to try and not test until Monday as I’m driving myself mad.

@Ladyinpink1 Good news on the positive OPK! Glad the new tests are nice and clear too, there's only so long you want to spend staring at lines to work out if they're dark enough.

@ThelastRolo20 Glad to hear your period seems to finally be done - maybe as you're not that long past your MC it was still clearing a bit of older lining? Agree the waiting is such a drag - and we're pretty much always waiting for something at every point in the cycle!

@Oxalis00 Fingers crossed for ovulation for you soon!

@SunSparkle That all sounds encouraging, and good plan not to keep testing over the weekend - enjoy some downtime!

I'm 11DPO today and woke up at 3.30 this morning feeling really nauseous, like I was about to throw up. Really weird and I've only ever felt like that in early pregnancy, although it feels a bit soon to have that sort of symptom - but then I don't think I can be symptom spotting when I'm asleep! Sticking to my plan not to test until AF is due and trying not to get carried away by any gut feeling...

@ThelastRolo20 it has felt slow for me too. That's good the bleeding has stopped in time before your peak. x

@Oxalis00 mine went suddenly dark this morning without a build up so could still come tonight or tomorrow for you x

@SunSparkle That's great you have made it to cd27 without af. Negatives are so tough, hoping for good news for you soon. x

@CluelessInLondon I don't think it's too early, hormones start changing right away so it could be! What day is test day/af due day? x

@ThelastRolo20 I’m glad to hear AF has finally stopped, hopefully you’re opks will get darker over the next few days 🤞

@Ladyinpink1 I got my peak today too, cycle day 16 for me so ovulation should be tomorrow cycle day 17 😊 Hoping we can keep up with SMEP for the next few days 😂 I am feeling really hopeful for this cycle though!

@Oxalis00 hopefully you get peak soon! Last cycle I didn’t ovulate until cycle day 21 when ovulation for me is normally around cycle day 15, 16 or 17, no idea why it happened but it was very frustrating 🙄

@SunSparkle ah I’ve got my fingers crossed for a positive for you! Hoping to see lots of bfp this month for us all 🫶

@CluelessInLondon I don’t think it’s too early, I’ve seen other people on MN say they experience symptoms early on 😊 when is AF due for you?

@Oxalis00 I have a rapid peak and decline without much, if any, warning so keep testing. It's annoying as I'd rather have a bit of notice to at least put my mind at rest 😂 hopefully our peaks come soon

@Ladyinpink1 @Haylsttc AF due on Monday so I'm going to test if no period by Tuesday. My last period was the first after MC as well so I don't totally trust what my cycle is doing yet either!

@Haylsttc if your peak is on an uneven day of your cycle the same as mine, I think that means we will end up dtd 4 days in a row 🥱
We dtd yesterday as it was meant to be one of the every other days then this morning as day 1 of the 3 so need to do tomorrow plus monday, break on Tuesday then Wed. Is that right? x

@CluelessInLondon Tuesday isn't far away! Although I'm sure it feels ages away for you, after ovulation I find time goes in slow motion x

@Haylsttc I read that wrong, you said your peak was today cd 16 so an even day x