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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

First time frolickers - old and new first time TTC'ers welcome!

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maamalady · 21/04/2010 12:43

A new thread! This is for anyone who is trying to conceive their first child - anyone welcome!

The current stats list is shown below, UCL means usual cycle length, and CD is cycle day.

In theory the person who starts the thread gets a BFP before the end, but I'll just be happy to get AF turn up again!

evilgiraffe TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 28?! CD82
Stiffybyng TTC#1 cycle UCL28 CD55
PinkiePoo TTC1, Cycle 2, UCL 28-40, CD48
Bellaby TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 32ish CD42
chalky3 TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL 33 CD37
misshoohaa TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL-28-35 CD36
Papertiger TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL28-32 CD30
Wannamummy TTC#1 cycle 2, UCL 28 CD30
Headbanger TTC #1 Cycle 3 UCL 24 CD25
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle11 UCL30 CD24
cherrycobbler TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL32 CD21
Calyx TTC#1 cycle 11 UCL 27-32 CD20
Mrs Wajs TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL 27-45 CD19
Ariesgirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 29 CD17
kkas TTC#1 Cycle 9 UCL31 CD17
Pipsicles TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL38 CD16
chico193 TTC#1 cycle ? UCL36 CD14
haloflo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL26-28 CD13
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 11 UCL33-39 CD12
applecharlotte TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26 CD11
Dinkytinky TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL27 CD6
Claire 196 TTC#1 cycle2 UCL 25-28 CD5
Womanlytales TTC#1, Cycle 2, UCL28, CD4

Not counting days
Kaloki TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL ?
Aly323

Waiting to TTC
Sevans
FelicityFlick (Regulating cycles- Cycle 1-41 Days Cycle 2-57 Days Cycle 3- 38 days)
seablue TTC #1 Cycle 12 UCL 28ish CD20
CaveMum
calligraphy82

MIA (stopped counting cds)
Stellybelly TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD115
blueberry noo TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31-32 CD89
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL26/7 CD74
mrscinco TTC#1 Cycle 8 UCL 27-32 CD61
Homebound TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 30-? CD90
Hoping TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 32 CD89
lipstie TTC#1 Cycle7 UCL26-28 CD77
hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL28-30 CD74
lucieloo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL 24-32 CD69
LinzRed TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD77

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Ladyemmalou83 BFP 13Oct
bluesnowfalcon BFP 14 Oct
DesperateHousewife21 3rd Nov
Spirael BFP 7 Nov
Curlycasper BFP 11 Nov
Sky27 BFP ???
EmsieRo BFP 16 Nov
vix206 BFP 8 Dec
HypotheticalMummy BFP 9 Dec
Ozziegirly BFP 16 Dec
NovemberAli BFP 24 Dec
Eleanora BFP 28 Dec
whiteroses BFP 11 Jan
hamsterlover BFP 11 Jan
Hobnob76 BFP 17 Jan
MadameG BFP 17 Jan
pixiestix BFP 18 Jan
ceebs05 BFP 22 Jan
addie81 BFP 28 Jan
WorrisomeHeart BFP 29 Jan
chancewouldbeafinething BFP 1 Feb
Hermya321 BFP 12 Feb
fudgecat BFP 19 Feb
honeymoo BFP ??
Pidgin BFP 27 Feb
YorkshireTeaDrinker BFP 29 Feb
DrewsGirl BFP 4 March
bunnygirl80 BFP 12 March
Mumnerves BFP 1 April
Spanishlady BFP 3 April
luckyseven BFP 8 April
Capricorn76 12 April

OP posts:
OneOf8 · 27/04/2010 21:05

EG it was under Endocrinology and all boxes were ticed except Testosterone - So this was TFT, (TSH,FT4), FSH LH, Prolactin and Oestradiol

This was the reproductive bits and all came back within the normal limits but GP said if no AF then they would refer me for further test with Endocrinolist (sp?) - but not needed as yet as AF popped by the day after results but sure its not settled yet, as experiencing the same feelings I had back in Feb, so highly likely will be the same pattern of excessive days!

Other stuff was also tested, but that was general wellbeing, anemia etc.

Got to rush OH brother is in a bad way - split with fiancee and seems quite upset (understandably)

claireinthecommunity · 27/04/2010 21:11

I'm sorry to hear that Kaloki.

I have felt in the past and currently with the TTC, that I can get judged by the medical profession, because of what is in my medical history/notes. I find this extremely frustrating, and feel that it will be a constant battle for the rest of my life...

maamalady · 27/04/2010 21:19

Interesting stuff, Oneof8 - I guess my thyroid stuff will cover the TSH and T4, I shall have to ask if they will be testing for the other sex hormones as well. Thanks for letting me know!

OP posts:
Kaloki · 27/04/2010 22:36

Know that feeling. For me it's depression (medicated) and chronic back pain (heavily medicated) which makes everyone (apart from you ladies and DP) say "oh, are you sure that's wise?" when I mention TTC. Drives me nuts.

Neither are problems that will just magic away, and time may not heal them. I don't want to wait to see when if they will get better. That's a big gamble to take.

Ariesgirl · 28/04/2010 09:08

I'm going to do the first post of the day:

FIRST POST OF THE DAY.

There.

WhiteRoses · 28/04/2010 10:38

Hi everyone,

Just a quick post cause I've skimmed through the past six pages since my last post, but don't have the energy to catch up on everything individually! Sorry!

Claire - that is SO rubbish about the two year thing. Although I guess as others have said, it suggests that there's nothing to worry about yet, which is nice. Though frustrating! I don't like the sound of your GP... Can you not switch to someone a bit more supportive?

Also, (hi OneOf8 - nice to "meet" you!), I was just wondering about all the hormone tests you're talking about and how it relates to the thyroid? I think I missed something! Really interested though... ???

Okay, news from me is that I'm 20wks pregnant today - officially at the halfway mark - hurrah! Feels like I've been pregnant forever, but at the same time, it doesn't seem that long ago that I was peeing on sticks every month! The baby is now moving about quite a bit, which is nice. And I had a scan yesterday, where I found out the gender! I'm having a little boy, which evens things up a bit, cause I think most other graduates seem to be having girls! The sickness is still there, but am only physically sick a couple of times a week now, which is better than every hour! Got bum pain now though, to take its place! Feel like I've fallen down a flight of stairs! Don't know what that's all about but I'm seeing the physio later on today so fingers crossed she'll shed some light on it! It's funny, I wanted to be pregnant so badly for so long. Now I can't wait not to be! Mind you, seeing that little baby on the screen yesterday - it's definitely going to be worth it!

Oooh, Calyx - I was thinking of you on Sunday, when I was searching high and low for maternity clothes in Glasgow! They are not easy to track down - seems most stores don't do a maternity range. And Gap only stocks their maternity wear in Edinburgh - how ridiculous is that?! Anyway, Silverburn is the place to go, apparently. H&M were especially good. But most women's clothes shops there had stuff in, unlike Braehead, where none did! Just thought it'd be worth bearing in mind - I wish I'd known to go straight to Silverburn on Sunday - my poor bum wouldn't have been half as sore! Lol!

Junglebob · 28/04/2010 10:53

Morning all - thanks for all the welcomes. Sorry not to write to everyone individually, I'll have to go through the thread with a pen and paper next time to help me remember who said what!

Re: fertility investigations, two years seems like ages to wait! You'd think that they'd at least do the basic checks and make sure there was nothing obvious that could be corrected.

I've had some of the tests because of (what was eventually diagnosed as) endometriosis and that was completely irrespective of any fertility concerns - so if anyone has endometriosis-symptoms, I'd recommend going to the doctor on that premise!

Haloflo - no, haven't been to the doctor about the chemical pregnancies - the more I google it, the more it seems to be 'normal'. That said, if I have another one, I'll be banging on their door!

Good luck to everyone testing soon - very impressed if you're waiting until you're late! I am a serial POASer!

Junglebob · 28/04/2010 10:56

Oh, and forgot to add, AF arrived in force in the early hours of this morning - bring on cycle 6!

claireinthecommunity · 28/04/2010 11:23

Wednesday's list:

evilgiraffe TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 28?! CD89
Stiffybyng TTC#1 cycle UCL28 CD62
PinkiePoo TTC1, Cycle 2, UCL 28-40, CD55
Bellaby TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 32ish CD49
misshoohaa TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL-28-35 CD43
Wannamummy TTC#1 cycle 2, UCL 28 CD38
Headbanger TTC #1 Cycle 3 UCL 24 CD32
cherrycobbler TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL32 CD28
Mrs Wajs TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL 27-45 CD26
Oneof8 TTC #1 cycle? UCL29ish CD26
Ariesgirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 29 CD24
kkas TTC#1 Cycle 9 UCL31 CD24
Pipsicles TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL38 CD23
chico193 TTC#1 cycle ? UCL36 CD21
haloflo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL26-28 CD20
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 11 UCL33-39 CD19
applecharlotte TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26 CD18
Dinkytinky TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL27 CD13
Claire 196 TTC#1 cycle2 UCL 25-28 CD12
Womanlytales TTC#1, Cycle 2, UCL28, CD11
moulesfrites TTC# 1 cycle 1 UCL 28 CD 7
Papertiger TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL28-32 CD4
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle12 UCL29 CD2
Junglebob TTC#1, Cycle 6, UCL31-36, CD1
Starberries TTC#1, Cycle ?, UCL34, CD?

Not counting days
Kaloki TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL ?
Aly323

Waiting to TTC
Calyx
Sevans
FelicityFlick (41,57,38,33)
seablue TTC #1 Cycle 12 UCL 28ish CD20
CaveMum
calligraphy82
chalky3

MIA (stopped counting cds)
Stellybelly TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD115
blueberry noo TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31-32 CD89
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL26/7 CD74
mrscinco TTC#1 Cycle 8 UCL 27-32 CD61
Homebound TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 30-? CD90
Hoping TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 32 CD89
lipstie TTC#1 Cycle7 UCL26-28 CD77
hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL28-30 CD74
lucieloo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL 24-32 CD69
LinzRed TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD77

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Ladyemmalou83 BFP 13Oct
bluesnowfalcon BFP 14 Oct
DesperateHousewife21 3rd Nov
Spirael BFP 7 Nov
Curlycasper BFP 11 Nov
Sky27 BFP ???
EmsieRo BFP 16 Nov
vix206 BFP 8 Dec
HypotheticalMummy BFP 9 Dec
Ozziegirly BFP 16 Dec
NovemberAli BFP 24 Dec
Eleanora BFP 28 Dec
whiteroses BFP 11 Jan
hamsterlover BFP 11 Jan
Hobnob76 BFP 17 Jan
MadameG BFP 17 Jan
pixiestix BFP 18 Jan
ceebs05 BFP 22 Jan
addie81 BFP 28 Jan
WorrisomeHeart BFP 29 Jan
chancewouldbeafinething BFP 1 Feb
Hermya321 BFP 12 Feb
fudgecat BFP 19 Feb
honeymoo BFP ??
Pidgin BFP 27 Feb
YorkshireTeaDrinker BFP 29 Feb
DrewsGirl BFP 4 March
bunnygirl80 BFP 12 March
Mumnerves BFP 1 April
Spanishlady BFP 3 April
luckyseven BFP 8 April
Capricorn76 12 April

claireinthecommunity · 28/04/2010 11:37

Great to hear from you Whiteroses, 20 weeks already!! Congratulations on finding out you're carrying a little boy Thanks also for the sympathy over my GP, unfortunately, this is my second GP at this practice, my previous GP there gave me some incorrect information over medication and PG and I lost all faith in her so switched to this one I'm afraid if I switch again I will be seen as a trouble maker . All the best for the next 20 weeks

Junglebob, I've put you down as CD1 today - hope that is correct and you didn't want to class it as yesterday, if you do just let us know and someone will change it next time Yes 2 years does seem a long time to wait. Interesting what you said about being checked for endometriosis, something to think about... Are you receiving any treatment for the endometriosis? (Sorry if you've already posted about this, I find it difficult to keep up with everyone on the thread )

OneOf8 · 28/04/2010 11:38

Morning All,

WhiteRose how exciting! Did you mean to find out the gender, as my friends with children/bumps are spilt down the middle to whether they want/ed to know the sex or not. God - day dreaming, I would have to know as no good with waiting for anything? but can totally see the magic in waiting for the day... I'll leave that "dilemma" for another day, still need to get a BFP before that!!

The reason for checking thyroid is it can be a cause of irregularities with AF, and also can cause anovulation (which was why I had it tested) but it can also be an indicator of PCOS. Back along, when I was still at school, I had this tested as was ?generally ill? for a few months, and had terrible pains when due and during AF, excess hair and had suddenly put on a fair amount of weight ? but never got to the bottom of it as started feeling better and had GCSE coming up so forgot about it. Just randomly turned into a fat spotty pale sick girl who was hairier than my peers!! This was also when I was originally put on Dianette.

On a lighter note, I have been really calm about TTC for a good couple of weeks now and kind of sitting back until I can see my body functioning to a form of pattern, I have refused to get excited. AF (if dancing to old routine) would be due any day from end of the week. This morning at the office I made my usual cup of tea, left to cool and took a sip? It was disgusting! Spat it back into the cup and felt quite sicky ? it was that bad. I thought ?oooh bad tasting tea... maybe maybe? hmm, can I cope with no tea temporarily???? The cup of tea has bubbles in it, like washing up bubbles.

Turns out the cleaner was trying to clean the kettle, and had been boiling a drop of washing up liquid in the kettle as a gentle way to remove the limescale. (this is actually a good tip, as works a treat, if you rise 4/5 time after ? boiling each rinse) unfortunately I had used this water for my tea and she had only been on the 2nd/3rd rinse which is why it looked ok ? but tasted awful!

So much for progress on the calm front! ? had I had a test with me, I would have been poas there and then!!!

Ariesgirl · 28/04/2010 11:44

Oneof that's SO funny! But your cleaner sounds a bit odd - have never heard of that method!

OneOf8 · 28/04/2010 11:47

The worrying thing was getting excited about being "poisoned".

capricorn76 · 28/04/2010 11:54

Hi guys,

Been missing since my BFP but a lot has gone on so I've barely been on the net recently.

Anyway just wanted to say good luck to you all!!

Claireinthecommunity

If I were you I'd change doctors and tell the next one that I had been TTC for 2 years (although I'm sure you can seek advise after a year when you're over 30?). I added about 6 months on to my TTC total on the advice of a friend who had to wait a very long time for help which caused her a lot of distress. I'm glad I did because they then found a few issues which would have made a natural conception pretty difficult.

WhiteRoses · 28/04/2010 12:17

Claire - that's a difficult one about your GPs... Is there no other practice in the area? Where I lived before, there were two, and though mine was brilliant, the other was notoriously rubbish.

OneOf8 - yeh, we meant to find out! I'm FAR too nosey to pass up an opportunity like that. I like now thinking of my little boy kicking me too, rather than calling him "it" all the time. Also, a lot of the unisex baby clothes were fine, but slightly drab on a girl, or slightly feminine on a boy, you know? So it's nice to know for that reason too. And I don't think anything can take away from seeing your baby for the first time - surely at that point, gender's a minor issue, you have so much else to take in?! Nah, from the word go, we were adamant that we wanted to know! Just glad the legs weren't crossed! Lol!

I have an underactive thyroid myself, so that's why I was wondering about that. Thanks. It was just I was wondering were the other tests linked to the thyroid or were they just elimiating lots of different possibilities?

Junglebob · 28/04/2010 14:19

claireinthecommunity - no, not having any current treatment. When it was first suspected about 2 years ago, we weren't ready to have a baby, so they put me on the pill. That didn't help at all, so I had a laparoscopy at the end of last year, where they removed the endometriosis/adhesions. They also did a dye test to check my tubes at the same time. In terms of stopping it coming back, pregnancy would be the best treatment, but that's easier said than done!

Whiteroses - congrats on your baby boy!

Oneof - very funny!

Ariesgirl · 28/04/2010 17:52

Come on! It's been nearly four hours since the last post. I haven't got anything interesting to say, so someone else will have to.

CaveMum · 28/04/2010 19:57

I'm here! Had a very busy day and then popped out to see my friend in his new house. Bless him he's had a rough time over the last few months - caught his girlfriend (who he thought was 'the one') in bed with his friend - and was so proud to show off his first house, even though it needs a shed load of work doing to it!

Nothing really to report on the ttc front - though as I approach the end of my last-but-one pill pack I'm wondering whether I should just not bother with the last pack and crack on with the charting. Saying that it's my birthday in 2 weeks and I don't really want AF interfering as I'm sure my cycles will be all to pot - before I went on the pill I was bleeding every 14 days! Granted I was 15 but still!

haloflo · 28/04/2010 21:08

Evening! DP is at work tonight - he's not done an evening for ages and I'm enjoying a night in alone. A catch up with desperate housewives & MN .

I am starting to drive myself mad thinking about my ov date and symptoms. Google is dangerous to a girl in the grip of 2ww madness. As is chart searching on the TCOYF website and FF. I've felt sick for the last 2 days & my nipples are tender (when touched). As a result I keep convincing myself I must be pregnant & not just pre menstrual. Clearly I'm totally ignoring the fact I had these symptoms last month. In fact my temp was the highest yet this morning, my first thought: triphasic! Not that was a mild night and I wokw up half an hour later. I must not set myself up for a fall. Please keep me sane.

Due my crazy thinking I decided to go for a run this evening to try and clear my head. I felt sick all the way round my normal route and when a fly went into my mouth I was nearly threw up on the spot. It was disgusting though and clearly would have made anyone sick - not just a crazy baby lady.

felicity Yey for your shortest cycle yet! I've looked and looked for anything about a long luteal phase and can't really find anything about it. Hopefully it won't affect your ability to conceive at all and could even be a good thing. You are so going to be an expert on charting by the time you start TTC! How did tennis go? I've done lots of exercise this week but have been a bit greedy food wise.

cavemum You could stop half way through the next pack? Is that allowed? I waited until I'd finished a pack as I wasn't sure what would happen if I just stopped taking it but I'm sure some people do just stop when they feel like it. I also take my temperature under the tongue although I have to hold it there otherwise it falls out really easily.

whiteroses I think I was lurking when you got your BFP - can't believe you are 20 weeks now. Congrats on having a boy, that's really exciting I will also be finding out if possible - I agree about having so much going on at first that knowing the sex in advance will not take anything away from the excitement.

Oneof8 I feel you will the symptom spotting - I'm a normal person with a relaxed approach to TTC except for during the final week of the 2ww. Fingers crossed you get your BPF this cycle and you don't return to your previous problems.

Jungle Sorry about AF. I expect i'll be joining you on cycle 6 in about a week.

claire Sorry about AF. I know you've already had loads of advice about GP's but I wanted to also express my anger on your behalf that you are expected to wait 2 years & your GP is unsupportive. I would maybe go back when I was feeling assertive and stress that you really feel someone should be looked at sooner rather than later - just to get on the waiting lists if nothing else. Maybe even take DH? Totally up to you and I'm sending super positive thoughts to you for your next cycle.

kaloki AF still staying away? I hope so.

pinkie Any sign of AF? Good luck with your docs appointment Friday - I hope you get some answers.

wannamummy How are you getting on? Still waiting for AF?

pipsicles I hope you got your quickie in! How did DH can on with his interview today?

zippys Good luck with your test . Nightmare having to stay over during SWI week! I hope you and DH have grabbed a few moments anyway.

Mrswajs You are one hot lady! My highest temp has only been 36.72c! Really pleased for you that your DP found a new job.

lucky ooh very exciting about the scan date. That's brill that you get to go early. In my area some seem to go at 10, others 12 so I'm not sure what the norm is for me. Glad you had a good holiday & I hope MS doesn't hit you too badly.

Talking about pills I thought your pill was out of your system the first day you stop but it's the hormones that take up to a year to return to normal levels? Maybe all are different. I was on Microgynon 30 which I think it's the bog standard pill.

Also does MN look normal to everyone again? Short pages, not purple. Maybe they listened to you Aires?

Right that's taken ages - back to the housewives.

hairytriangle · 28/04/2010 21:19

Hello hope u are all well, Wannamummy sorry to hear your news

Not been on here for a while so just popping in!

CaveMum · 28/04/2010 21:22

Haloflo my packs only last 3 weeks so when I finish this one (on Sat) I will have a 1 week break for my "period" and then either start the next 3 week pack or just not bother starting the next one, which is the last one I have left in the house.

Kaloki · 28/04/2010 22:42

Sorry to hear about AF ladies!

No AF here yet, so maybe DP's nose deceived him. Will be a week late on Friday, but I'm trying to hold out testing till the Friday after, seeing as my longest cycle so far is 36 days. Next Friday will be day 42 - which will have to be a BFP, surely?!

haloflo How about we help keep each other sane? I had all the same symptoms last month as well, so really really shouldn't get my hopes up.

Also, has anyone else been told that they don't live where they think we live? Our postie told us this morning that we don't live at the address we think we do..

Ariesgirl · 28/04/2010 23:08

Posties are another species these days. We are constantly getting mail which bears no resemblance whatsoever to our address. We also get a lot of recorded deliveries for work, which they just stuff through the letterbox, unsigned for. It's as though they have decided it can't possibly be that important

Kaloki · 28/04/2010 23:11

Niice. Though I do feel knocking on our door and telling us we've got our address wrong takes some beating

Kaloki · 29/04/2010 07:45

Could you all keep your fingers crossed that the cramps I just felt aren't period cramps

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