TTC’ers!

[Lulu Goss]

Hi ladies I just wanted to share my experience of ttc may be helpful! I had the coil in for around 9 years and had removed back in 2012 , I assumed I would fall pregnant easily as I did with my first 2, (13&15 years ago)
Fast foward to 2018 and nothing didn’t fall pregnant once and although we were not religiously trying I started to feel shit something is definitely wrong..... so I started tracking my cycles on Ovia and Flo, using the cheap Amazon ovulation sticks (never really got on with those sticks!) did this for a year and still nothing.
so I contacted the doctors and fertility appointments were set up etc.
checked my tubes clear, no cysts so they advised further examination needed to take place. Told the usual oh your over weight it’s likely the weight stopping you getting pregnant ....
the appointment was booked for last October . In the August of last year after work I was in Asda and at this point was starting to feel really really down as lots of friends and colleagues were falling pregnant I purchased a clear blue ovulation set.
And thought right I’ve never properly tracked my ovulation......ladies ditch these shit apps!!!!!
Honestly my ovulation was out my at least 5 days according to my app and ovulation test!!!!! Every month we were doing at the wrong time......1st month of doing the clear blue(September) I fell pregnant!!!!!!! I’m not saying it’s that easy for all but I think we put so much hope and energy into digital apps we forgot about a good old fashioned pee stick .... he is 8 months and a little handful but so blessed and thankful.....sending baby dust to you all lovelies

Might have to invest in the clear blue one too then, that’s really interesting!

 

[Elvive]

I did some Googling and there’s a mix on there - some say the OPKs can pick up pregnancy and some say it’s a hormone surge before AF. Still too scared to test

I’ve noticed it’s picked up my pregnancies in the past. Interestingly I had a peak a week after ovulating. I went onto have miscarriages but I noticed that twice.

Lovely news, massive congratulations lulu x

 

[Babyyoda88]

Got AF early today
Merry Christmas everyone and best wishes for 2021. Hoping we are all blessed at some point in the new year

So sorry to hear that! Here’s to a better 2021! X x

 

[SonicTheSpikeyThing]

Hmm I think I’m out this month. No cramping at all compared to other times I’ve conceived. Took a test and nothing. Feeling kinda sad too because we’re not trying next month (we already have a Christmas baby and December is a hectic month for us usually with family in another country ) and I just feel like what if that’s the month we’d actually be able to conceive and carry a healthy pregnancy though? All the what ifs. I hate this so much sorry for ranting but I don’t have anywhere else to get this out.

 

[Dipdab]

Anyone else feel like EVERYONE is announcing pregnancies at the moment? Feel like it’s never gonna be me doing that.

Omg yes! And even people you don’t expect on Instagram are now popping up with their announcements!

 

[Sunshinegal]

Congratulations kitt.
I also think a negative is far worse than the period arriving, my friend doesn't understand that at all!

Hey, I can relate so much! My periods are light since coming off the pill too and they used to be bad. Was hoping it was just age/good luck, I hope it doesn’t mean anything TTC wise

I hope it doesn't mean anything. I kind of thought maybe my body is settling down after taking the pill for so long but then my periods came back right on time and has come every month since so I thought that was a good thing but who knows I'm never taking the pill again, all the problems it causes. Although I wish I could for my skin. Coming off has given me awful spots.

 

[Dipdab]

Not sure if anyone else has read it, but Luisa Zuissman wrote a blog called Maybe Baby about TTC. I’ve just spent £70 on supplements on Amazon after reading it... lots of good reviews so hopefully they do make a difference!

Thank you for this I’ve just ordered some too! Thought it was worth a try

 

[I’mThankyou_]

And yet another negative test
Going to the gynaecologist next Tuesday as I still don't have my period (about a week late now).... PCOS is such a bitch...

How's everyone else holding up?

I’m sorry Hopefully you can get some answers.
AF due on Thursday & I feel overly nauseous today already tested and had a negative so just waiting for the arrival of my period now to be honest.

 

[Pineapple15]

Hey ladies,

Looks like the OPKs were right. I now have 3 positive tests which is great. I also have covid so hoping it doesn't interfere with anything. I am already very nauseous, just like with my first. Wish me luck. Sending so much love and luck to you all. This was our fourth month trying, the things we did different was I used the ClearBlue digital ovulation sticks rather than the cheapos. I also didnt take the luisa coq10 tablets (I had for 3 mths), choosing to get the more expensive ovulation sticks instead. Obviously, might just be luck but I thought I'd let you know. Xxx

Congratulations I also used the clear blue digital ovulation sticks this month and found them really helpful. I think I'm out this month, think AF is starting, but will get more next month.

 

[fluffybaffling]

I’m holding out to testing till next week! Started retching when changing my toddlers nappy, which was a sign when pregnant before..... all in my head maybe?

Congratulations to everyone who has a positive! X

Ooh fingers crossed!!
I’ve tested yesterday and today - 9 and 10dpo - both negative but possibly too early - will probably test every day until period shows up

 

[Jg182]

Feeling abit sore and sorry for myself this evening. Had two cervical polyps removed. They played up all throught my pregnancy and I was bleeding most days!
Feels good to see them gone though. Just waiting on AF now and ready to start again TTC

 

[louichi]

Hi how is everyone doing?
I’m about to start my TWW. I feel like my AF week & ovulation come around really quickly but the TWW always feels like 2 years. But I guess with lockdown easing soon it will be easier to stay distracted with other things.
I’m feeling quite relaxed this month, I’ve asked my husband to hide the stash of HPT I’ve kept in the bathroom to stop early testing and didn’t bother with an OPK this month. We just DTD when we felt was right. Got everything crossed this month.
Good luck to you all .

Hey! I'm 2 DPO so we are kinda on the same timeline. Wishing you luck! As usual I'm looking out for every single twinge and then googling it

 

[Lsj18289]

Yay!!! congrats to you

also can I ask what test did you use for early result?

Clear blue digital

 

[Sunshinegal]

Hi all,

We only DTD a couple of times in my fertile days and they weren't even the peak days it was a couple of days before. I was ill and had a few days in hospital on my peak days, home now but I'm gutted that I feel like I have no chance. Anyone here have a first child conceived early on in the fertile window?

I work in healthcare and would happily have the vaccine but was advised against if TTC. I'm not sure if the info has changed, I'm literally being harassed. My problem is the stopping TTC for a couple of months, if I could carry on then I'd have it. It's been over a year of trying, I just can't stop after all this, does that make sense? What if it was meant to be my time. Sorry I know that's stupid.

On the posts about testing, I stopped and it feels so much better. The thing is, you test and get negative and you still have the hope anyway, you may test again, but until AF comes you keep hoping and it makes the upset longer I found. I found it far harder than just waiting for AF to come.

Congrats to you all who have had their positives. Xx

 

[I’mThankyou_]

According to my app, I’ve had my peak and should have ovulated yesterday. My levels are back down now, so now it’s just a waiting game to see if this month is the one... a long two weeks to go!

I've got everything crossed for you!! X

I’m exactly same had peak on Monday! I feel like these next 2 weeks are going to feel like 10 because of lockdown! Good luck

I have everything crossed for you too! Xx

 

[louichi]

Yes me too! I’m 10 dpo but negative test - could be too early though! I had a huge temp drop 9dpo and the went back up today will test again in a couple of days! Xx

5 day DPO for me. Good luck! I feel like now I'm trying I'm so hyperaware of every little twinge in my body that sometimes I think I just imagine twinges that aren't there

 

[Niamhm]

According to my app, I’ve had my peak and should have ovulated yesterday. My levels are back down now, so now it’s just a waiting game to see if this month is the one... a long two weeks to go!

God the tww is awful isn't it! I only have 1 week to go now, bought some cheap hpt to save some money as even tho I tell myself I'm going to wait for AF I never do

 

[Dipdab]

I used them and thought they were crap. Id get no line and a positive with clear blue. Clear blue are v expensive but reliable.

Yeh starting to think buy cheap buy twice with these . I’m also too impatient to wait 10 mins for the result. Back to clear blue next time I think!

I used them and thought they were crap. Id get no line and a positive with clear blue. Clear blue are v expensive but reliable.

Yeh starting to think buy cheap buy twice with these . I’m also too impatient to wait 10 mins for the result. Back to clear blue next time I think

I’m out this month, my temps dropped and I’ve got cramps! Af predicted Sunday so right on time Boo!


I’ve used one step but from eBay. I had 1 dark line and then they went back to faint but it correlated with my temps too.

Ooh I’m sorry treat yourself to something nice this weekend. Fingers crossed for next cycle for you

 

[fluffybaffling]

I’m 3 dpo after ovulating CD26 - not very hopeful this month at all as only DTD once near ovulation as it was so late in the month.

I think I've said before I've only just had my implant out.... I'm now on my third period within a month

It will settle down but I feel your pain! I had a month long period last year

 

[Phil I Buster]

So glad to find this thread!

I’m two years into the journey, had a range of tests and nothing is coming up as unusual.

stressed as fuck teacher which doesn’t help but I’m feeling so lost and disheartened with it at the moment. I can’t get it out of my head that I’m not getting pregnant because my body/the world or whatever knows I wouldn’t be a good mum.

I don’t know if it is your thing or if you would hate it but I felt like this for so long and then started following @thisisalicerose on Insta. It’s completely changed my mindset and my ideas that the universe is against me or my body is sabotaging. Sending you a huge hug.