August TTC thread ❤️

[SureLook]

Hi all.

Just setting up a new group to continue the chats and support.

@SureLook thank you! I think I’m about 7/8 dpo! Didn’t test this month and cycle has been very irregular so can’t be too sure! Sorry to hear you’ve had upset, it’s hard!

@ForGiddyDreamerI'm so happy for you, this is great news. I hope you feel relieved and can relax (a little 😉) xx

@justkeepswimming2701welcome and really sorry to hear of your losses 😪 wishing you all the luck for this cycle x

@StayingHopefulxwelcome!! Lots of luck this cycle! Tbh I usually don't test until a day before period or day of to avoid days of disappointment x

Hey @LilacBow45sorry to hear of your mmc 😔 pleased that your cycles seem to be regulating! That's great. Sending baby dust x

Ladies...just wondering if any of you experience spotting before AF?
My luteal phase has been 11 days for quite a few months now. But after the 11 day I usually have 2 days of sporting before heavy flow.
This month my spotting came 2 days early and it's now day 4 now of spotting and no proper flow. It's worrying me because every fertility podcast I've listened to they all say spotting is not normal and usually a sign of low progesterone! But I've had progesterone tested twice now and it's been good!

@StayingHopefulx ah, that's a bit trickier then. When do you think you might test? Thanks for the kind words ☺️

@ChaE05 I've not had spotting pre period. I just tend to get full flow when it's due. I've also heard that it can be a sign of low progesterone but if you've had yours tested and it's been OK then I'm not sure to be honest. How have the stress levels been this month?

@ChaE05 I tend to spot the day before, usually in the evening. 4 days seems to be a one-off for you so it's maybe nothing to worry about as it's not a trend. And your tests were good! As above, it could be stress or emotions. I remember you said you were quite upset in the days leading up to it, that might have contributed?

Edit to add. Stress does mad things to your cycle. In October, when we weren't trying my period was 11 days late. I had been commuting from England to Ireland because we'd nowhere to live yet. I remember doing a test in the airport bathroom 🙃 The stress of the flying, new job on top and trying to find somewhere to live completely threw me off.

Hi ladies!
Currently on day 15 of cycle but according to ovulation tests I ovulated on day 9. Can that be right?! It’s the first month of tracking and I went from a blank circle to peak overnight.
Been TTC baby #3 since Christmas and slowly losing hope that it’s going to happen for us. Ttc is such a mindf*! I promised myself I wouldn’t turn into a ttc psycho but I’m definitely there..

@gallopingkelpieshey and welcome 🥰
Ovulating on CD9 can be right! I think 14 is an average but very few actually ovulate then. I actually ovulate much later on CD19/20.
Could it be you haven't been timing intercourse correctly If you didn't realise you ovulated early? Did you have any EWCM? Xx

@ForGiddyDreamerI've had alot more bleeding and cramps this evening so feels like it's coming in full flow now. I'm hoping it was a one off but il keep an eye next month and mention it to the fertility clinic.
Wow your period was so late ! Just shows you what stress can do.
Hope you're okay xx

Glad to hear she's on her way (probably only time I'll say that to you!). I'm not bad except every wee tinge sets my heart racing! Sitting with my non alcoholic gin and tonic, face full of cream and a hair mask on. I'm sure DP thinks I look gorgeous 😂

@ChaE05possibly! I’m on my 3rd clomid cycle and I definitely ovulated after day 12 with previous cycles. I’m abroad this month so not being monitored though so who knows what’s happened!

Sorry to hear AF is properly here. I had spotting days before my period was due with previous pregnancies so I was hoping it would be good news for you! Next months ❤️

@gallopingkelpies hello and welcome! Why are you on clomid? Are you attending a fertility clinic?

@ChaE05 definitely a good idea to keep an eye but I'd mention it to the fertility clinic either way.

@ForGiddyDreamer sounds like you had a lovely evening.

I had some surgeries and my ovaries were damaged so I was given clomid, not in the UK, to make sure I was ovulating. The gynae was fine about me not being monitored this month but its typical that things haven’t been quite ‘normal’ this month..

@gallopingkelpies ah, I see. Can you book in when you get back for a check up?

I stupidly tested today (knowing it was WAYY too early) but thinking I will test again Wednesday and Saturday again if neg! Obviously if AF rares her ugly head I won’t test again :) and next month will use ovulation tests to be sure!! :)

I am struggling quite a lot these last few weeks. Keep getting triggered by babies, baby showers, pregnancy and families. Feel I’m getting old and chance to have my own family is passing me by. Feel so demotivated.

Both of us have been sick this month but we have recovered and managed to try twice so far. AF is due in the next 7-10 days, so still time to try this week.

How does everyone try to relax? Any techniques? I have been looking into fertility massage, and I’ve been focusing on getting good sleep and improving diet.

So many positives in this thread already! Congrats guys!

@PeonyPatch It’s so hard isn’t it? I’ve been focusing a lot on healthy eating, sleep and relaxing activities like puzzles to take my mind off things and keep myself grounded. I know it’s hard when month after month you don’t get that BFP but I’m trying to keep positive that my time will eventually come.

Thanks for your reply @Marvelftw it is hard, I agree. It’s not spoken about enough how hard it is. Puzzles sound like a great idea. I feel like I need a hobby too. I’m thinking about embroidery… 🧵

@StayingHopefulx sorry to hear it's BFN. That's what's handy about the OV tests. At least you have an idea of when to test.

@PeonyPatch I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling great. It's just shit! I've not heard of fertility massage. What does that involve?
Same as above, I'm trying to eat well, drink my water and sleep well. Do nice things for myself like get my nails done, meet friends for a coffee. I really think time with friends is good for the soul.
My big issue is keeping stress under control. I've a sick parent going through a lot at the moment. I'm really really trying to not sweat the small stuff cause that's all it is, small. We have very little control over TTC which can cause stress in itself. So I think focusing on that will be a big help.

I’m back on the wagon on my second cycle. Got a very surprising positive recently however sadly started bleeding not long after and all tests post this are negative so assuming a chemical. Has shaken me up a bit as I’m new to all this.

Bleeding has stopped and I’ve decided not to obsess over ovulation tracking this month. I became a bit obsessed with it in first cycle and mentally it didn’t help. Just going to dtd on a regular basis and see what happens.

I have lost a good amount of weight lately due to a big health shake up and I think I may be ovulating more than I used to (PCOS) so hopefully the weight loss has helped. Still a bit to go but on the right track.

Hey girls. I'm probably just seeing things. But 10dpo today. And this was in the evening, after meal and liquid. I'm just too scared it's nothing. Or an indent or something.

I see that!

Thanks @Muddysocks1! ❤️❤️ I've been pretty down last few days. Blood tests last week showed I have extreme anemia. Which is robably making me dizzy and exhausted and depressed. Hope something good happens with this. Fingers crossed.

Hi everyone, joining again after dipping out last cycle. After trying so many things to extend my 7/8 day luteal phase, last cycle I tried soy isoflavones and got to 10 days!
This will be cycle 10 TTC 1, currently on CD11 and took SI from 2-6 so hoping to ovulate earlier 🤞🏼

@StayingHopefulx sometimes you just need to scratch the testing itch! Hopefully you see a BFP in the coming days. Ovulation tests really help. I had been using the CB advanced ones but they are pricey. I ended up using them alongside the premom ones last month.

@PeonyPatch I started to feel like ttc became all-consuming. It's very difficult. When I saw my doctor last month she said that if I knew I was ovulating I should stop with the ov tests and just d2d every second day from the end of my period. I ended up thinking about ttc less last month because I had lots going on with family illness and other problems. Exercise, long walks, and finding something to keep your mind busy helps. Book a trip if you can stretch the money.

@JH20000 I am so sorry to read that you had a chemical this month ❤But positive on your weight loss goals. I hope next month is better xx

@Mash0917 I can see a faint line!