TTC June 2024 ✨♥️

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Thought I’d make a new thread for those of us Ttc in June 2024. I know some of us will cross over from end of May to June ! Wishing everyone all the luck ✨❤️

@LucyCL That is so interesting to see the Mira graphs. As someone who loves a gadget and data I have been so tempted, but I haven't been able to justify the upfront and ongoing cost. Although if I knew at the start that I would be at least 5 cycles, then I might have... Might see if they do another discount code if I am unsuccessful this cycle. Re: resting heart rate I have a fitbit that does it (and will say if it's higher than my normal range), although it doesn't do BBT like apple watch.

@GreenPickle Ah sorry you are finding it draining. Speaking from my own experience I found cycles 2 & 3 the hardest because I did become a bit obsession. I am on cycle 5 of trying now and I am very much able to think about other things which is nice. I also took a break from trying after cycle 4, and that helped a lot. I think you would think it's worst thing to not try, but for me I found it gave me a bit of perspective and I looked forward to trying again.

@Carportforme @Simplespell27 @LeleMR So sorry to read about your losses, wishing you all the best for this cycle and TTC going forward.

@Marie1990x how many dpo are you? BBT drops mid-luteal phase are quite common with a late oestrogen rise. I get a big drop every cycle and then temp goes up again.

My update
I am 7dpo today, had a really fitful sleep last night. Woke up feeling very nauseous and luckily I am working from home because I can't stop burping! I have a rule that don't assume anything before 12dpo is a symptom which I am breaking today!

The good thing about TTC for more than a few months is I remember feeling nauseous at a similar point a couple of months ago, so not going to read into it! 👀

I’m planning to hold off testing until 10dpo as our first cycle so don’t want to pin everything on it, if AF arrives at least I can track properly. Having said that I’ll probably cave earlier - my partner is much more relaxed than I am!

Hold off as long as you can!!

I caved today at 7dpo (had some bright red fresh blood but also know nothing would more than likely show up) and have felt crap all day seeing nothing but a stark white gap on 2 tests!

@adventurer99 I think that’s what’s holding me back from testing. I’ve currently got hope and testing might extinguish that so I’ll just keep waiting. I’ve got my fingers crossed for everyone on this thread x

@Marie1990x no but I have been meaning to get an Apple Watch! I don’t want to get into BBT just yet because I think I would obsess over it 🙈 the OPKs are bad enough!

I haven’t tested LH today - how is yours looking?

Hi,

I hope it's okay for me to join! TTC #1 and on cycle #6. Needed a little break from the forums after a chemical in January but ready to be back and hopefully see some lovely BFPs :)

Yeah totally get you. I’ve never really done the BBT tracking properly but started when my opk was rising. The one good thing about it is that you can’t keep checking it and trying to second guess lines 😂. I’ll probably try it next cycle from as soon as AF arrives and try get a better understanding.

Yeah my OPK’s are low finally 🙌🏼. When I did it earlier I was too weak to refrain from doing a HCG too (don’t judge 😂😂)

How are you feeling?

Hello I’m currently going into cycle 6 of TTC. I have a 3 half year old and fell pregnant the first time with her. I think I was nieve in thinking it would happen so easily again :(. Every month I use the Cheepie opks and digitals, so I know my ovulation dates etc but for some reason it’s just not working
for us. I’m 36 soon and just wondering at what point should I go to the doctors, and maybe ask for some tests/even bloods. Does anyone have any experience of doing so? X

@SLLR i would go to them now just to express your concerns worse they can say is wait another x amount of months.

Also forgot to ask has anyone tired proceive? I take a standard multivitamin, folic acid and omega 3/fish oil. Is it worth buying proceive instead or are they all much the same? I have also been looking into talking COQ10

Another day still no AF but I resisted testing all day just because I'm pretty sure I'm just going to get more BFN's. I'd love to get a bfp but just feel like I missed last cycle so don't think it's going to happen. So I've been willing AF on by wearing white underwear today and new light shorts to humiliate me in public but still a no show. CD 35 now. My tummy cramps have all stopped now though. So it's like I had a period with no bleeding... I just don't know where I am.

My first pregnancy I was on the pill so was a huge surprise but my other 2 pregnancies were planned so I had been trying and you know when you think you might be and you start convincing yourself you've got all these symptoms even before AF is due and then she arrives bang on time and you're so gutted because you were sure that was the month. I'm a week late tomorrow and I can't even try to pretend I have any symptoms because there's just none just no AF.

Sorry I'm just rambling but my husband's just been quite dismissive he's not in a rush and is so casual about it he doesn't get why I can't just wait another week and test again if AF doesn't show. Noone else knows we are trying and just need to get it out of my head. Sorry 🙈

I'm sorry it's all so confusing @BlueberryPoppy123 I do think it's hard for others, even husbands, to understand how it feels to be the one TTC sometimes. We're here to support you whatever you want to do! Have you tested this cycle at all yet?

What day does everyone take their first ovulation test?
Do you take one as soon as your period is finished or do you wait closer to your fertile week?

@imy yes I've taken about 10 tests. To be fair a few of them were way too early. My last test was Saturday morning. I always use first morning wee but was reading through comments on here 2nd is usually better as it's more concentrated. I'm a week late tomorrow so I know I'll not be able to resist testing tomorrow I think I'll try my 2nd and see if it helps. Doubtful though I don't feel pregnant. Then if it's still negative I'm going to wait until Saturday again (or try to)

@Marie1990x i support it!’I was going preggo tests from 1dpo last month 😂😂 must have done about 25 in the end! When I zoom in on the hgc, there does look like a shadow? But it’s toooo early so I’m guessing it’s either my eyes or an evap?

i did an early test this AM to cross out pregnant and it was a negative which I’m sort of relieved with because I know my true surge / ovulation was 5 days ago! On CD35 now (4dpo) and I know this month is going to draaaag! My OPKs are still hovering between .4 and high .5s but think I’m going to stop testing 😂 famous last words😫 I have love island to keep me busy now anyway

Hello, I am currently heading into my first cycle after having a MC 4 weeks ago. I am just finishing my first AF since the MC and I am thinking I will start taking ovulation tests as soon as AF is over because I am not sure if ovulation will be slightly different after the miscarriage.

Very happy to finally be able to start trying again but nervous after the loss.

Haha ttc turns us all a bit delirious doesn’t it 😂. Yeah I’m not overthinking it as it’s 100% too early and doesn’t mean anything.
I’m feeling very deflated this morning. My BBT has dropped again even lower, so I don’t think it’s our month again. The only thing keeping me going is my pregnancy chart did the same, but I’m thinking maybe I didn’t actually ovulate (attached both).
So a bit down in the dumps today!

Omg that’s great that you know when your surge was though! At least (hopefully) you’re out of the confusion and can relax a bit xxx

I think I'm going nuts. I can see a second line on this test. I can't see it on the photo though only on the test when it's in my hand up close. I have 1 test left so I think I need to wait another 2 days before retesting. Just hoping it isn't all in my head and maybe get a faint line visible in a picture in 2 days!

Just went and took a 2nd picture with flash on and think you can see what I mean is this just an indentation line?

Hi girls,

I'm new to BBT testing this month and finding it quite confusing - can anyone please explain when the peaks and lows should be that I need to keep an eye out for?

Thanks!

You are like me, who like collecting data! : ) So, I will buy an apple watch to measure RHR and BBT. I find Mira useful if my pee is concentrated. There are some days I am thirsty and I have to drink lots of water which makes the collected data inconsistent. So, I start to test twice with Mira, one in the morning and another one in the afternoon.
I am 7 dpo today and I know the data I collected on Mira is somewhat inaccurate so I did the female hormone level test this morning and will receive the exact figures later today. Then I plan to do another one and a hcg test on 10 dpo and this is to track my hormone levels closely. If I end up with a CP, then I will take the data to show it to the GP (as it would be my third MC).

When will you test?

Yes, I am taking proceive conception, COQ10 and other vitamin supplements of other brands. Previously I did take proceive conception and procieve omega 3 fish oil. It was fine however after taking them for 6 months, I did a health check and the doctor said that I was lack of Vitamin D. I don't know if it only applies to me or proceive conception doesn't have enough Vitamin D.

Hey all, can I join??

I think ovulation has probably already happened for me a couple of days ago, so will be watching and waiting!

Very wise! For this 2ww, I am really chilled about what will happen next. However it still doesn't stop me testing hcg from 1 dpo. Haha

Could it be implantation blood?

There are some private fertility clinics. They are expensive however will provide you some tests really fast. Also you have to have 3 MCs before NHS takes your matter seriously.