First time TTC?!! Let's get through this together!!

[DawnAS]

Hi All,

This is a difficult time for most women (and men) I think.

Certainly for me, I've waited a long time to get to this stage , having not met Mr Right until the age of 31. Now 34 and got married 2 months ago and now want to complete the family!

So, just started "trying" for a baby and due to my impatient nature, have already started using Ovulation Kits. (Probably not a good idea). I also did the Female Fertility Test and that seemed to have a good result aswell.

I was on Dianette for 8 years and came off of it 3 years ago. My cycles became regular again but every 5 weeks instead of 4. I had previously come off of the pill for 6 months and my cycles were regular, so I guess all this is a good sign.

Anyone else had similar experiences and fallen pregnant quickly? I know everyone's different but any good news stories help move us all along!! .

xx

saz the EW confuses me too, i thought it was early warning but that was a guess. and we seem to be from the polar ends of Newcastle!!

dawn have a good relax today and take care of you and pip, your doctor sounds completely on the ball so thats good news

baby dust for us all
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I've always wandered what that meant too!!

Dawn can only repeat what the others have said, try to relax and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Eth very small world! I'm from the opposite end off Sheff to that (much closer to Bramall Lane lol )

By the looks of it, if I get my BFP this month, i'll be testing when my mum is here to visit us, which is a pain because I am useless at keeping secrets but really don't want to tell her! She leaves 8 Days after AF is due, wander if I could wait 8 days to test if I am at all late!!

I've just been researching slings? Whats everybody's thoughts on them??

xxxxxx

Morning Bonifacio. I love slings, they look so practical. My only fear is that I would end up dropping the baby! And that they are not comfy? I don't know this, just think I would probably put it on wrong and end up using it twice then relegating to the bottom drawer...> But in theory I think they are great and would prob end up having a go. Don't know anyone that has used them though..

Thanks for clarifying Eth

My back is so sore today and I can't remember doing anything to pull it

I love the look of them, but also worry about the dropping and comfort. But here in Manila, a lot of places aren't easily accessable with prams (goodness knows what disabled people do, in fact I know they must struggle) and a lot of places don't allow you in with prams (no idea why) though obviously this isn't going to stop me buying a wonderful pram!! And obviously I won't be telling DP this snippet of info!!

Saz Hope your back feels better soon. I have a bad arm today from playing tennis for the first time in 6 years yesterday!!

Thanks Bonifacio It's just a dull ache at the bottom of my back, I've taken a paracetamol so I'm hoping it will go soon. You're putting us to shame with your sporty ways!!!

I agree that slings look good, but I'd be too terrified to use one in case it fell off or the baby fell out! That's probably just me tho as I'm so clumsy!

Bonifaco there is no way i could wait 8 days!!

My AF is due next Monday, I really dont think I am PG this month, I dont feel any different, had no implantation bleed, am fine on alcohol, a bit tired at the mo but that is just due to the heat.

It wouldnt be too much of a bad thing if AF comes tho as it is our first wedding anniversary on 18 Aug (altogether now - aaaaaaahhhhhh!!) and we have a vintage bottle of Moet to take to a fabulous country hotel in Bath, that is what i am consoling myself with anyway!!

No I couldn't wait 8 days either!! I am deliberating what to do as AF due on 6th August (next Wednesday) and am surprising DH on Fri for his birthday by taking him on surprise long weekend. Am meeting him from work on Fri with mini champagne and we are going straight to Gatwick (actually is going to be very tight - am hoping we don't miss the plane!!), BUT I am a terribly nervous flyer and never manage to get on a plane without half a bottle of wine!! Also want to drink over the weekend. Am thinking I should prob be OK, esp think I ovulated late this month anyway, and didn't actually get round to it the day before or during OV, plus is I ov-ed late, I would implant later? IYSWIM? Any thoughts anyone? Still getting to grips with the whole thing myself...

Dawn, how are you feeling?

saz - it's not implantation pain, is it? That's v low down, apparently... (not that i'd know!)

Hi everybody- Have been very busy visiting people and doing a bit of decorating in main bedroom- i have missed so much!

Dawn I am really praying everything is ok for you- i have read that periods can continue as normal in early pregnancy so try to stay optimistic. I hope you find out for sure soon- good luck and you know we are all here with anything we can do to help xx

Hi ladies!

If I get lucky this month and AF doesn't show up for her next visit, then I'll be testing on my birthday! (CD27...and I'm usually 25/26 day cycle.)

If she does show up, then my next chance to test would be a week before DH's birthday. I'm thinking if that were the case I wouldn't tell him, but will buy him a present from 'baby'...

Flirty x

Eth I'd love that to be true , but I don't think it can be as according to FF I only OV'd on Saturday.

Saz I agree with eth the dull ache at the bottom of your back could be a symptom!! It does actually sound quite good when I list all the active things I do..But if you saw me before I had to do them you would not say I was putting you to shame!! I literally have to drag myslef to do these things!! But I so want to be healthy!!!

Summerbird that sounds like a lovely trip! Me and DP need to go somewhere soon as my mum is visiting and will drive him mad

Etc I'm having the same problem with flying, I always take diazipam and drink alcohol whenever I fly but I highly doubt that I will be able to do that when pregnant and I have just booked the flights back to the UK for xmas! I hav't flown drug free in years especially not long haul!!

Oooh Crunchy what decorating are you doing!!?!?

Flirty think that is a brilliant idea to get him a present from the baby as a way to tell him. I would love to tell DP in a really fun imaginative way but I knwo I will just end up blurting it out in a really random way!!

Thanks guys, I'm not getting hopes up at all. If I start looking out for any symptoms, I'll just imagine I've got them all LOL Guess I'll just have to play the waiting game for the next two weeks...boo!

Summerbird and Eth your trips sound lovely. Not at all

Flirty what a fab idea!!

I am just cutting down on alcohol at the moment rather than completely cutting it out, so saz if i were you i would just throw caution to the wind this weekend and enjoy yourself - it sounds fabulous by the way!!

flirty that is a fab idea, i know my DH would love it if i did that, tho his birthday isnt until March and i hope it wont be that long!

i am soooo bored today!

oops sorry saz it is eth going away and not you..! now i am really rubbing it in!!!!!!

bored bored bored - work sucks

Know what you mean Saz - It's past 5pm here and I'm still sat staring at my computer (and trying not to spend too long on mumsnet!)

Want to go home!!!!!

saz and kalikaroo i am with you - totally with you, i am so bored (and roasting!) at work and spending too much time on mumsnet zzzzzz

I just had a lovely curry and watched a great film. Maid of Honour. With Patrick Dempsey mmmmm now he is gorgeous!!

Sounds good, Bonifacio! We watched a film last night that really freaked my out - Into the wild? Anyone seen it? I also didn't realise it was based on a true story which made it even worse! Literally had nightmares all night about it!
Mmmmm curry.....
Just about to go and meet a friend from work and go to hers for dinner. Eaten too much choc today though... Am too naughty when I am not at work!!

Hi guys,

How is everyone?? I'm also very bored!! but have had so much to do it's not funny!! But it's really dull stuff!

Dawn - I hope you're being good and getting some R&R!!

Bonifacio - oooh, the movie sounds great!! Is it good?? I was thinking about renting it...

Summerbird - aaaahhhh!! Had to do it ! Sounds like a lovely first anniversary trip!

Crunchy - hi! how's things?? I think this is one of the busiest threads!! Particularly in the day time. I struggle to keep up alot of the time!!

Eth, Saz and Bonifacio - I agree that slings look fab!! My sis bought two to use with her DC. Unfortunately DC did not like being in either sling! I guess each child is different, but they weren't as hard to put on as they look...

Flirty - fingers crossed for your birthday, but I also like the plan to surprise DH though! How's the Bding going??

BSL x

BSL we have been rubbish on the BDing, have spent the weekend at my MIL's so you all have to let me off!!

I watched War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise last night and got really freaked out! I had to watch Family Guy on Sony+ just to calm me down!

Dawn hope you have had a relaxing day, i recommend a nice bubble bath tonight (if you can face it in this heat!!)

Eth - oh, am jealous of you eating too much chocolate!! I'm trying to be really good and eat properly at the moment! I hate dieting, it's horrid! MMmmmmm, chocolate!

We only started BDing again last night...CD6, so that should be okay!!

Summerbird - I don't blame you not wanting to BD at MIL's. I always get worried about too much noise!

Eth - what's In To the Wild about?

On Friday night, DH and I watched From Dusk til Dawn (again) and i got all spooked and made him escort me to the bathroom every time I needed to go!! How sad am I??

BSL x

BSL I'll join you in being of Eth - I've just had some grapes but what I wouldnt give for some chocs!!