August TTC thread ❤️

[SureLook]

Hi all.

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

Thanks @ForGiddyDreamer! ❤️❤️ going to do another one with fmu tomorrow morning. Hope I can see something there. 😂

Thank you @ForGiddyDreamer Thats very wise advice. I have stopped testing ovulation and I’m just focusing on trying every other day as well. I need some things to occupy my mind. I’m trying to get into the gym. I’ve booked on to yoga for tonight 🧘‍♀️

@JH20000 sorry to hear about the chemical. Sending hugs ❤️ but well done on the weight loss 👏🏻 that's fantastic.

@Mash0917 I can see it too!

@daisy2025 that's great about your LP!

@ForGiddyDreamer how are you getting on?

@SureLook I'm "trying" not to get my hopes up. 😂😂

@PeonyPatch yoga sounds wonderful!

@SureLook Hope your dad is doing ok. Things are ok so far on my side. 4+4 today, the spotting has settled and just the odd twinge here and there. I am seeing my doctor on Thursday for review. I might ask about an early scan to check everything is where it should be, if that's possible. What dpo are you now?

@Mash0917 I understand, I'd be the same. But fingers crossed 🤞🏻

@ForGiddyDreamer thanks for checking. He has an appointment today at 2:30pm so let's see!
I think the earliest you can be scanned is about 6ish weeks. But maybe a specialist place could do earlier. Definitely ask anyway.
I'm 6dpo today. I'm gonna test on Sunday at 12dpo. Unless AF shows before then!

8dpo and artic conditions continue for my early testing. 😆 better than getting my hopes up for a false alarm positive or evap but I do feel stupid knowing I’m testing early and still expecting magic.

had some terrible pms cramps last night which is unusual as normally I don’t get any, but tbh if I wasn’t watching for symptoms wouldn’t have paid any attention. Af not due for a week or so still.

@Andrasa it's very tempting to test! You're still in, fingers crossed 🤞🏻

Hey guys hope everyone’s ok💕 I’m cd 6 now so would usually start tracking lh tomorrow but I’m thinking of taking a break from ttc?😅 I think we’re still gonna “try” but I just want to relax a little and not think about it constantly if that makes sense? I feel like it’s all I think about after ovulation and I really want to stop obsessing and testing as it’s quite draining! I just don’t know how to stop thinking about it constantly!

cautiously optimistic about that one as the line is glowing on the inverted picture. With my indent it very clearly was not 🤞🏻

Hey ladies just wanted to check up on you all, how are you doing?

That is how I’ve felt recently too - that’s why I’ve stopped testing and trying a more relaxed approach of trying every two days after period until the next one. Relaxation is just as important as frequent sex around ovulation in my opinion x 🧘‍♀️

I am ok, thank you. How are you? I’m trying to focus on mental health and wellbeing on this ttc journey, I’ve joined a new gym and I’m trying to incorporate a bit more exercise but nothing too aggressive. I have some nice social plans to look forward to in August so that with the hot weather we are having, I’m in quite a pleasant mood 💛😊 Hope you’re ok too?

@amey44 totally understandable. It's all consuming. What @PeonyPatch said is spot on 👌🏻

@peanutForever I'm 7dpo today. I'm planning on testing on Sunday at 12dpo. Unless AF shows before then of course! How have you been?

@Mash0917 did you retest today with FMU?

@amey44 I hope taking the break from the stress of ovulation testing gives you real rest and peace. It's so stressful. I had got so sick of peeing things and interpreting tests!

@peanutForever how are you? I remember on the last thread you had light spotting early on and had been prescribed progesterone and aspirin ( I think that was you, sorry if not). I'm in the same boat, 4+5 today. My spotting and cramping has appeared to have settled for now but I can't quite relax about it.

@SureLook I’m planning on testing on Sunday too! The need to test so so big that I have to force myself up and to the loo in the morning so I don’t lie in bed and convince myself just to test..

@PeonyPatchhow was your yoga? I’m sure it was very different but I was inspired and did kids yoga with my two this morning.. I would hope yours was significantly more relaxing!

@gallopingkelpies testing buddies! What dpo will you be then?

It was wonderful thank you 🤩 small group, and a wonderful teacher. I managed to do a full lotus position which I’m proud of, lol. Very relaxing setting. Love that I inspired you to give it a go albeit kids yoga! 🧘‍♀️

Hi ladies, CD12 today and got peak test today. So imagine should ovulate tomorrow- We have managed to DTD 3 times so far… just want to be pregnant now! Fed up!!! lol🤣

My DP had his semen test Friday so waiting for results and I’ve had a letter to contact the hospital when I come on, to book my hycosy to flush and check my tubes. I keep telling myself I will be pregnant! 🤰 🩷 I keep thinking we caught with our daughter first try 6 years ago and it’s so sad that with age fertility declines so much. It’s so unpredictable and really hope we are lucky again one day soon! 😢

@Iris2024fingers crossed for this month! Sorry, remind me what cycle you are on? I've just finished my period, but don't usually get my peak until CD18, so a little while yet!
Hopefully you won't have to wait long for SA! And your hycosy either. I really want one, so I'm hoping fertility clinic will offer me one! Have a telephone call with them the 8th Sept.
Each month that goes by gets harder doesn't it. The longing just increases xx

I've been slowly reading and catching up ever few days.
I'm in my tww first one since miscarriage last cycle.
Feel funny cramping twinges and sore boobs but AF is due Friday so very well could be that too.

Congrats to those with bfp
I'm learning alot and am hoping next time bfp arrives someone actually listens and maybe tries baby aspirin or progestrone for me next time 🤞

We will see... Xx

@Iris2024 you've covered your bases with sex around ovulation so hopefully this is your month! Great that there is a plan for the hycosy if you need it for next cycle.

@ChaE05 8th of September is not far away at all. Was your period normal this month, after the unusual spotting? If so, likely just an odd start to AF for you and down to stress.

@YKM2829 so difficult not to symptom spot but I hope this month works out for you. I hope too that are you listened to if you get a BFP and are offered progesterone and/or aspirin.

I am 4+6 today which is the point in February when my light spotting suddenly went bright red and I rang the EPU in a panic. Everything is ok so far today but I am feeling on edge every time I go to the loo. DPs dad has been told 2 weeks-2 months so he's been staying at the family home since Monday as it's closer to the hospital where his dad is. I don't begrudge him at all, if it was my dad I'd be there too, but I am left to my own spiralling thoughts!

@ForGiddyDreamerhonestly feel for you, I can't imagine the nerves. You just want to be able to enjoy your pregnancy. I hope these early weeks go fast for you! Will you be able to get an early scan? Surely? Sorry to hear about your father in law. Such a sad time for you all x
Yes I had a full period in the end! Just finished yesterday. Hoping it was a one off. Just busy looking at holidays for next month- we need something to look forward to!

@YKM2829wishing you all the luck for this cycle! How may dpo are you?
Definitely push for progesterone. You could take the baby asprin yourself? That's my plan if I'm blessed to get a bfp again ! Xx

@ChaE05 Holiday sounds wonderful! We are heading off next weekend for a wedding but making a long weekend out of it. I can't wait. But it's 60-40 we'll go, depends on how DP dad is. I am going to ask about an early scan tomorrow. In Feb, they scanned me at 5+3 with a transvaginal scan and I could see the yolk sac etc. But I worry that might prompt spotting again. We haven't d2d since finding out, I'm too scared that anything will annoy my cervix! I'll find out what is the earliest I could feasibly be seen.

@ForGiddyDreameri hope you can get away! I'm sure it will do you both the world of good.
I think I would be inclined to wait until the 6.5-7week mark so you can see the heartbeat. And you will know exactly what you expect to see at that point. Other than 'oh its too early to see anything' then further worry until the next scan.dont blame you avoiding dtd. I don't think I had sex the first trimester with my son. Just didn't feel right xx