TTC #1 Feb 2024

[ToeBeans24]

Hello

Looking for fellow mums to be starting their TTC journey :)

I’m officially starting this cycle (currently CD6). Last night was the first time without any contraception (v early but hoping to continue all throughout fertile period). Not gonna lie it felt very strange now the actual TTC has started!

But very excited and wanting to hear from people on this journey too!

Ahh I see @Ash4317 when did the cramps start? I’m gonna try hold off until Sunday when I’ll be 12dpo then if no bfp wait until after AF which is due 13th!

@ToeBeans24 I think about 8/9dpo they started. I think 12dpo is a good time to test 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

@ToeBeans24 hoping the cramps is a good sign for you!
@LaurenLoveday so nice to see a BFP on here! Congrats!!

I feel like I have no symptoms or good feeling about this month. I already feel like I’m out!

@Dogscanlookup I feel the same, I'm 7dpo today but I already feel like I'm out

@2doggos when do you plan on testing?

@Dogscanlookup I'm going to test this weekend unless AF gets me first. I haven't had any signs before today but then today I've had slightly coloured cm, can't even say whether it's more pinky or browny but it's definitely off colour so might be a sign she's on her way

Hope you don’t mind me joining 👋! According to my charts I’ve now ovulated and just stsrting my ttw! My third cycle ttc, but the first time BBT has identified ovulation 🤞🏻! Barely covered the window, as I thought ovulation wasn’t going to happen again, so only DTD roughly 4 days before ovulation? Depending when ovulation actually occurred, however here for my TWW!

@2doggos ah I really hope it’s a possibility of implantation bleeding! I had that on my second pregnancy and cried because I assumed it was another month done, and got my BFP a few days later! So fingers crossed for you. It’s so annoying pregnancy and AF symptoms overlap, it’s a cruel joke really!

@Dogscanlookup Yeah I was thinking that.

So annoying isn't it?! When we decided to start TTC I honestly thought I'd be so chill but every small twinge or feeling I'm like is that a sign 😂Finding myself wishing the days away so I can be closer to testing

@2doggos yeah it really takes over your life so quickly! It’s exhausting ha.

Woke up this morning with pinkish CM 😭 I spot every month around this time. First month taking B6 so I thought it might be different. Think I’m out 😔

Could it be implantation?

@piechipsgravy im 8dpo which would be the right time.. but I have this monthly and it just looks more period like! I’ve had implantation before and it was browner and less 😔

TWW here we go. 😂 Oh how I wish I could just forget about it and wait for AF. 😂

Feeling relatively positive about it, have DTD at least every other day over my fertile window with a few every day.

Hope you all are feeling positive and I hope everyone gets the result they deserve!!!

I think I'm out, trying to convince myself that the browny discharge might be implantation but I think its AF on her way.

Morning all. 9DPO now and not a twinge or sore boob in sight. When I'm due AF, by boobs are usually sore by now, so even that's dragging 😭.

The urge to poas has completely left me, though I felt like I couldn't wait for it on days 4-8. I eased it off by doing a cheap OPK on day 7 and yesterday just to see what they would look like at this part of my cycle. There was barely a visible line. Not sure if that's normal or not, but it did scratch the itch as I've no desire to test today at all.

Day 9 last time was when I started having implantation cramps, and I've felt absolutely nothing, so feeling like it's not happening this time has set my brain up to expect disappointment.

How's everyone else doing?

@KittyFantastica I'm also 9dpo and addicted to poas!

I did a test last night and this morning and there's vvvvfl but I'm not sure if they are indents. They came up in the time frame. Top one is last nights dried out. I think there is a slight pinky colour to them but it's so hard to tell and they are the Amazon cheapies so not sure how reliable they are. I'm also spotting brown discharge for 2 days now so don't know what to think! 😔

I've not had the usual period cramps but I've had some really sharp twinges

@2doggos I see both lines! Do you have any other tests about? I found those skinny tests a nightmare for indents, but I'd say the other symptoms you're having are a really good sign!!!

@2doggos I had lines like that at 9/10dpo and also had twinges. I got a positive digital test I think at 12dpo. Im now 15dpo. ❤️

@KittyFantastica I have one clear blue but going to wait until Saturday morning to do that one. Was tempted to order some the FRER from amazon but I've read that they might not be the proper ones. Heard the boots ones are good so might try and get some of those today or tomorrow.

Trying not to get my hopes up as this brown discharge could may well turn in to full AF. Will keep you posted.

When are you going to test?

@Ash4317 Thanks for the reply! I'm really hoping this is going to turn out well. Usually have a very heavy / achy feeling when AF is due but just having the sharp twinges, I hope the spotting stops soon 🙏

@2doggos That's fair, and very sensible! I did order two FRERs from Amazon when I had my vvfl in January and they were legit, but it's always a risk with Amazon, sadly!

I don't even think I'll bother testing at this stage. I'm feeling too disheartened. I know there's no reason to as DPO9 is still early, but I think my general low mood is a sign AF is coming. If I don't start having any symptoms, I won't bother. If I do, I'll test on Monday before we go away.

@KittyFantastica It's so hard to stay positive but you're not out til AF shows up.

@2doggos I definitely see 2 lines with colour! Keeping everything crossed for you! I’m also having the odd sharp twinge / cramp but I’m away so can’t POAS!

@2doggos I see the lines too, this could be your month!
@KittyFantastica dont give up hope just yet, it’s really easy to rule out but again, until AF turns up you never know! When you think about the amount of women who don’t know they’re pregnant until so much later! We’re just all completely on it with symptom spotting.

ive been spotting for two days and having twinges. Mentally I’ve counted myself out, because this is often what my body does. Will test tomorrow morning unless It gets heavier! Still a bit of hope as always