Anyone want to give each other support? TTC November 2023 TWW

[Jadehiggs]

Hi, alI!

I thought it would be really nice to start a new thread. This thread is dedicated to those TTC in November 2023. We can give each other advice, talk through our emotions (because sometimes, hearing from another woman is so helpful!), and at the end of the cycle - update on pregnancy test results.

I'll introduce myself real quick. Feel free to do the same.

My name is Kelsey. I'm 26. I'm from Ireland. I've been engaged to my fiancé, Sean, since September. We started dating in December 2022 (when ya know, ya know!!). We have been trying to conceive since I came off the pill in May. I was only on it since December 2022. Unfortunately, we received a false positive Clearblue digital in June :(. So this TTC journey has been very stressful. I have PCOS and irregular cycles but something seems to be switching up in me.

My last period started October 19th.
I feel I ovulated on Halloween night. We DTD the day before and the day of. It's the first time I've caught ovulation so perfectly.

If going by 28 day cycle since I ovulated on time, my period is expected November 16th. I am so nervous as I want a baby so badly. Something in me is telling me this cycle is different but that little voice in my mind is telling me I'm not pregnant and I'm wrong. I guess we'll see.

Symptoms so far:
Ovary pain (but I have that almost every day anyway)
Backache
And then....nothing.
Which is unusual for me as my PMS symptoms usually begin 2 weeks before my period (whether I end up bleeding or not lol). I often feel nauseas and experience cramping. Nothing so far.
Also, currently 3dpo.

Let's keep each other entertained during that TTW.

Good luck, everyone!!!

@Kirstee123 I can definitely see a line lovely, but just be careful as they are know for evaps I've had a few like that thar were bfn!

I've taken one this morning (8dpo or 9dpo) and im sure I could see something but left it alone, went out and checked again later and saw this.. what does everyone think? Am I being silly?

Has anyone had spotting during IVF stims? I have some spotting since yesterday and this did not happened during my previous IVF cycles.

Hi all! Can I join please?
I'm 30, TTC number 2, unfortunately I have an autoimmune disease which may make this harder for me, plus the plethora of other issues it might cause if I manage to get a BFP. Became ill after my first so new to this. First cycle TTC. 1 Day past my positive OPK so not entirely sure if that's 1 DPO on here or whether that's slightly different.
Anyone else have an AI disease, feeling rather nervous this time around.

Good luck everyone xx

Has anyone experience bleeding/spotting while they are doing stims? This is my 3rd try with menopur and my first time encountering bleeding. Its not heavy as light spotting, liner is fine for it. But whenever I wipe with tissue there is some blood.

@ka3rine im sorry I can't be of any help as I've never had IVF :( but I do hope you find your answer.

Also, welcome everyone!! So glad to see so much support.

Currently sitting at 6dpo I believe. Feeling bloated and tired and had cramping last night and this morning. I'm gonna test at 10dpo. Waiting is so torturous 😭 I feel something is different this cycle so 🤞

Hello!!

thought this was the most fitting thread to write on as I am also 6dpo - to be fair, not been trying for baby #3 but by chance happened to have sex on day of ovulation (dont really know the baby slang haha)

Since then I dont know if I am going crazy or I am getting loads of symptoms… whislt I read everywhere people saying you cant have any symptoms before implantation etc I do think everyone knows their body so here it is;

1/3 dpo - nothing much other than sore nipples
3dpo- developed a cold/ constant sneezing and then had diarrhea for 24 hours 🤮 couldnt keep my eyes open at 6pm! Generally feeling unwell (not sure if I was just unwell)
4dpo- feeling fine after the day before but back ache, small cramps and bubbling sensation where i guess my tubes are.
5dpo- same as day 4 and waking up with empty tummy feeling at 3am like I needed to eat.

today day 6 a little bit dizzy and the same back pain and bubbling feeling.

sounds crazy when I say it all out loud 😂

A strong positive OPK indicates ovulation will occur it next 24-36hours.

So can assume 1DPO about 2 days later. Especially if it falls in middle of cycle.

6DPO.

Had cramping yesterday and was tired. But wouldn't consider them symptoms as such.

Metallic taste in the mouth but I have a tooth that needs removing so could stem from that. White clear discharge this AM too.

All of these can occur on any given day, so not attributing them to conception.

Hi Kelsey, just wondering if you track ovulation? My last period was 20th oct and I think i ovulated 3rd Nov - im just going by the app im not 100% but its usually correct in terms of coming on. Im just driving myself crazy now reading everyone elses comments!

Meant to add this here!! first time on here lol!

Hi Kelsey, just wondering if you track ovulation? My last period was 20th oct and I think i ovulated 3rd Nov - im just going by the app im not 100% but its usually correct in terms of coming on. Im just driving myself crazy now reading everyone elses comments!

@H938 Hiya!
Yes, I do. I was temping for a while but since we took a months break, I stopped and haven't started again. This month just used ovulation tests and tracked cervix and cervical mucus. I totally understand driving yourself crazy it's so hard!

Also - any updates, anyone?
I'm currently 9dpo. Starting to get my usual sweet and salty cravings so not holding much hope...but still, praying that I am wrong.

@Outliers I've had cramping for a few days now. Fingers crossed it means something for both of us.

Im just not sure with mine, i also noticed CM days leading up to which I tracked back, mine was sticky and white which I know they say it should be clear but mine never has been so i think I got my calculations right but I done a couple of ovulation tests the days after and they wasnt dark but just done one and i think it looks dark. Would I ovulate now though if I was due to come on again on 18th 🫣 my cycles are always 26/28 days

@H938 It's so hard to know but if your cycles are like clockwork, I'm gonna say you've already ovulated. I have read that you can get progressively darkening ovulation tests when pregnant OR coming up to your period. I've been getting practically positive ones too. Maybe DTD to be sure? But that ovulation test looks too light to be positive.

Thank you. Basically just gotta wait it out 🙄which easier said than done. It becomes obsessive 😂

@H938 It's so hard haha!
I've already taken tests. Obviously negative but can't help myself lol.

Hi all, can I hop on this thread?! Am 30, been ttc baby number 1 for 11 months now :/ feeling particularly anxious this TWW as I had really wanted to be pregnant by Xmas and feeling a bit down about hitting the one year mark. I got a positive OPK on Sunday so I think I ovulated on Monday which would make me 3DPO but I'm still having some ewcm so I'm not 100% sure?! Best of luck to us all!

Only a few days past ovulation and having sore boobs, not sure if this is PMS for me or something new. Probably should of stayed off the pill a few months before TTC as have no idea what my bodies up too 🥴

Was just wondering for those who have been trying a while, do you get different symtoms each month? I dont get any PMS other than a visual migrane about three days before. Fingers crossed for your Christmas pregnancies 🍼

No real updates from me - I’m not sure exactly when I ovulated this month as I’m not tracking (trying to be chill about it all but failing!!) but I didn’t get an ovulation pain. I think I only get it about 50% of the time so not that unusual for me. But if I ovulated on CD14 or 15 (which is usual for me) then I’m currently 7DPO. I haven’t had any symptoms, but it’s still early for implantation.

I completely agree re the pregnant by Christmas thing! My brother lives in Canada and is with us for Christmas this year for the first time in ages. I’ve sort of got it in my head that I wanted to surprise him with the news whilst he was over, which is really silly but yeah - I’ll be disappointed if it doesn’t happen for us this month. Fingers crossed and baby dust for all!

7DPO. It does seem to be relatively quick. Been trying to keep busy.

Can't say I've experienced definitive symptoms, but the sensations I've had are:

• Slight fatigue (but I work)
• Cramping at 4DPO
• Metallic taste in mouth (5)
• Increased vaginal discharge.
• Sensitive nipples/breast.

Some of these I get leading up to my period, which isn't due for another week. But last month period came a week early for first time ever (usually clockwork) so who knows really. Still a good 5 days before I can test.

What day will you test on? I looked back to the last time I was pregnant in 2020 and I had dtd on 8th April (CD 13) and got a positive test on 17th April (CD 22)

its really hard not to overthink every little thing when you want it!

Actually I think I’ve had the metallic taste a bit too - but I wasn’t sure if it was the decaf I’ve been drinking! I agree ideally I’d hold out to 12DPO but I think I’ll probably cave and test on 9 or 10

8 DPO. was expecting to be busy this weekend but plans got cancelled 🙃

No discernible symptoms now. Feel absolutely fine.

My husband was burning a scented candle, which I expressed smelt horrible - he responded "maybe you're pregnant cause smells fine to me" 🙄 I had strong smell in my last pregnancy.