TTC July 2024 ✨♥️

[LucyCL]

This is for those who are trying to conceive crossing over from the end of June to July. Sending positive vibes to all of us !💙

Girls, sorry a TMI question: does anyone stop having sex during potential implantation window or carry on as usual? I know after an intensive DTD period it could be the last thing mind to care about for some though! I read that it is usually not recommended after the transfer in IVF, but could be ok if naturally trying. I am not sure if contractions etc won't affect implantation?

I've never heard this but don't think dtd would effect implantation tho

@Moomoo20 thank you lovely. LMP was 22nd June and my cycles are usually around 31 days, AF due tomorrow I think but guessing (and hoping) she won't show!

@lavafield thanks! I do like to refrain from sex once I know I'm definitely in the TWW I know there's not much evidence but I get nervous that orgasm contractions would effect implantation so I tend to avoid.

I took a FR this morning and BFN, despite being on day 61 of cycle and 33 day of AF…

Omg happy birthday to me!!!! What the heck!! I can't actually believe it I'm so shocked! Finallly after 7 months of trying

@Moomoo20 ahhhh what a wonderful birthday present 🥰🥰🥰 so happy for you! Have the most wonderful day (I’m sure you will given your news!!) xx

Thank you lovely. Wishing you all the best and hopefully a big positive soon! X

Wow the first day of my last period was the 22nd too so it looks like we have the same estimated due date, 28th/29th March. It's crazy to think we are technically 4 weeks pregnant already 🤯

Congratulations to those who have got their BFPs 🥰 @Moomoo20 the best birthday present!!!

@DaisyEM i also had twinges on my right side around 9dpo, convinced myself also that it could be implantation 😂

I am 11dpo today and tests are negative so think I’m out again 😮‍💨

might take a break if not successful this month, I’ve been thinking of changing jobs and have held off thinking I could be pregnant but after a year of negatives I’m not putting my life on hold anymore. Feeling like poop 😔

@CrimsonWitch88 I can see the lines!

@HRHXO @Moomoo20 Big congrats on your BFP's too ❤

@Moomoo20 oohhhh I love having a due date twin lol although since my son was a preemie ill unlikely make it to my due date BUT the 28th is my late grandma's birthday so that would feel so special. I've just joined in the Due March 2025 thread on here even though it still feels very tentative, have you seen that one or intend to join in at all?

I'm 12 dpo today, and had some light pink discharge yesterday, and now it is brownish. It isn't heavy or anything

Is this AF telling me she is on her way?

I've been pretty moody and nauseous, with my boobs being real sore

Congratulations to those with there BFPs. What a lovely birthday gift @Moomoo20 !!

Aw bless, my little nephew was a preemie born at 28 weeks and he was absolutely tiny as you can imagine. He's 7 now and towering over all his classmates 💪
My daughter was 5 days past her due date. My husband said imagine if the baby was born on April fools day 😅. No I haven't joined that group but I will thanks x

Aw I'm so sorry lovely, I totally understand how frustrating it is every month and the feeling of putting everything else on hold while ttc. Fingers crossed it happens soon for you x

Congratulations to everyone with a positive test (and happy birthday @Moomoo20 ) 💖

yaaaaaaay!! Congratulations xxx

Sorry been a busy couple of weeks and haven't been on here at all!

Many congrats to @LeleMR @teresynums @HRHXO @RKH @CrimsonWitch88 on your BFPs. And extra special congratulations to the birthday girl @Moomoo20.

Oh @Lou0811 I can't believe that you are still in limbo. Are you also doing OPKs/LH tests?

I am 1dpo today (I think) however this month has been plagued with illness and busy work. My temps have been all over the place and not had many ovulation symptoms, so perhaps I haven't even ovulated? Let's just say not holding out too much hope this cycle. Luckily I will be away for CD9-CD11 which is when I tend to go full on symptom spotting crazy 😜

Best of luck to everyone still on their journey for July!

It’s driving me crazy!

im going to test again next weekend possibly, as it will be 2 weeks since we had a weekend of ‘dtd’ and with a relaxed approach…

I’ve stopped with ovulation testing as I’m getting a similar reading all week, month etc!

I do have my bloods on Tuesday for FSH, so hopefully I’ll get some more answers.

it’s becoming incredibly frustrating!

thank you for asking. How are you? Xx

AF arrived this morning - maybe next month

Wishing everyone luck!

Does anyone limit caffeine while TTC? I have two cups of tea and an instant coffee a day, and I’ve just quickly looked up the pregnancy limits (currently 8DPO) and I’m over at the mo. When I was pregnant with DS I cut out caffeine completely but I don’t think I could do that this time around with a three year old to run around after 😅

@DaisyEM I also limit myself to one cup of coffee in the morning, and maybe two cups of either black or green tea during the day. As I seem to be out this month I wonder if I should try and cut back next cycle...I tried to add more herbal teas to then surprisingly find out that peppermint, camomile, hibiscus and a range of other herbal infusions are a no-no when TTC or in early pregnancy! Rooibos, ginger and fruit teas are apparently fine.

@lavafield gosh you'd think I'd remember all of this from last time but I haven't! I have the odd chamomile and peppermint tea, so best drop those. I might try and cut back to one cup of tea and one coffee a day for now, as will probably make it easier to cut back again if/when pregnant.

@Lou0811 I'm OK. My ovulation has been a bit weird this time and I have yet to have a temp rise so wondering if I haven't ovulated yet? Thought I did on Saturday, yet I got some unexpected EWCM last night (Sunday). Oh well, I am willing to write off this month and hopefully be more relaxed in August when most of my company is on leave and work will be a lot calmer.

@souiii sorry to hear that! Onwards and upwards :)

@lavafield where did you see that about peppermint tea? Everything I have read is that it is calming and full of antioxidants so on balance it is good for TTC.

@lavafield I've nit heard that about peppermint tea, I literally live off the stuff 😳 I drank so much wheb I was pregnant last time because it helped so much with my nausea ill be gutted if I can't drink it lol