TTC’ers!

[I’mThankyou_]

Everything crossed for you

Another OPK question... are your LH levels supposed to increase as you get towards ovulation? Mine increased but seem to have dropped again. According to the chart, today is “high chance” to try, peak days are 11th and 12th and I’ll be ovulating on the 13th.

Yeah! Mine were like yours, are you testing round about the same time every day? Try and make sure you've not had a wee an hour or so before you do the OPK as the hormone won't be as strong too! Make sure you doing lots of business on your high chance to try days because once you've peeked it will start to tell you your DPO's. X

Wow good luck! I know sometimes it's scary to test, but with you being late your test from now will be accurate either way. You've got more self control than me!

Funnily enough I ended up testing this afternoon but it was neg, my boobs have felt increasingly heavy as the days worn on & I just have none of my usual symptoms oh & sorry for the TMI but my pants were soaking like I'd wet myself! I honestly don't remember any of this the first time round! I've told my partner now he has to keep me busy so I don't go crazy testing all day every day looking for a line that might not come! Hopefully once my period is officially missed I get that positive!

 

[Babyyoda88]

yes this time of year is not the best to start a diet! That’s a great idea about the Fitbit. I’ve also thought about starting the Couch 2 5k app which I’ve heard good things about!

Thank you everyone for the kind messages. Some days I just feel so rubbish about it all, but tomorrow is a new day!

It sure is. Don’t feel pressured into anything and do what’s best for you x x

 

[Babyyoda88]

Well my period is 3 days early! A nice little Christmas treat But at least I can have a drink I guess. Sending lots of love to you all X

How annoying!! Here’s hoping next month is the one for you

 

[fluffybaffling]

Congratulations @Lulu Goss

 

[Pip30]

Hi all, period came last night, it was early so I am now over a year and I will call the doctors this week.
I've had no hint of a positive and never been pregnant and I'm 28.i can't help but be worried even if it is normal. Are there any of you on here that had a first child suddenly surprise you after a year, after no previous pregnancy scares or anything?
I've been very positive about it with it being a new year and a whole year of hope. But when it comes I am just so miserable. I know I'll be fine later or tommorow and back to feeling good about next month, but I just can't help but think is it ever going to happen? I actually can't imagine my period not coming or actually getting a positive test. All my family and most of my friends conceived quickly and I just feel crap.

I know this is the period blues and I'll be fine. But I'd love some nice stories of those over a year that it happened for all of a sudden.

I also know this is no time at all compared to some of you, and I feel awful for complaining. Just in need of some positivity today.

I was trying for 18 months and honestly thought there was issues then suddenly when I stopped thinking about it I got a positive! (I’d never been pregnant before and I am 29) Unfortunately it wasn’t meant to be but definitely gives me hope.

 

[Guacamole123]

Anyone having one of those nights? Coming to the end of my period which has been seriously painful. Hospital are having to refer me to gyno for more tests because my cysts are that bad. So naturally - I put one born every minute on TV. And now I’m spending my Friday night on the sofa crying because life is so unfair. And it’s bloody dry January so I can’t even have a glass of wine to cheer myself up

 

[TunaLuna]

TTC for 2.5 years with no luck. Currently being investigated, had pelvic uss and bloods
Next is a hysteroscopy, they talk about local anaesthetic being put into the cervix
Has anybody had this and if so, how was your experience?
Thanks!

I’ve had local anaesthetic put into the cervix for a different procedure and it was completely totally 100% fine, so please don’t worry about that

 

[actuallyeducated]

My husband has children already, and Im going to see about having checks after Christmas. I keep being told its normal to take this long which I think it is, but I'm a bit worried as anyone would be I guess.

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

 

[Rose18778]

sorry to hear of your MC. Ours was 5 weeks ago. Defiantly a rollercoaster of emotions, I find one second I’m fine the next Anxious/sad/panicked.We plan to try again once AF arrives, it’s a scary thought I find but I feel strangely ready to start again! Sending you lots of love xxx

Thank you so much and sorry to hear of your MC too yes I know what you mean, I feel scared at the thought of going through this again especially so soon after but we are so ready for a baby and I’m hoping next month (or whenever AF arrives!) I will feel ready to start trying again! Sending lots of love too and best of luck xxx

 

[Soph248]

This is a long one and I apologise in advance.

Had my implant removed at the end of June after being on BC for 6 years, we started TTC however my periods are yet to return so can't track anything. I know it can take time for everything to go back to normal.

We stopped trying at the end of October due to me having COVID and then suffering from long covid ever since. We had intercourse either 19th - 21st of December(brain fog and not really trying).

On the 31st December woke up feeling incredibly sick and really sensitive nipples(to the point where I wanted to be topless as it angered me if anything touched them ). I took a Boots test and came up a faint positive within 2 minutes of taking the test. Ever since though all tests have been negative. I will wait another week and retest.

Its difficult as with having long covid I am not sure if my symptoms could be hormone related or covid related. I am due to return to work next week for the 1st time in 2 months working for the NHS.

 

[Mardyarse]

Hi all. TTC nearly 2 years and have pcos. I don’t use opks as they are unreliable with pcos. Been bbt temping just 3 months and still getting to grips with it. I’ve been using Flo and just downloaded fertility friend.

My temp has just shifted up. I know I need three consecutive days to confirm ovulation but, if I get another higher temp tomorrow and Sunday, can I assume I ovulated yesterday?

Also just want to say I’ve been reading through the thread and wish you all the best of luck this year. TTC is stressful, no matter where you are in your journey

(although in saying that, after nearly 2 years I’m fucking exhausted and really hope it happens for this year). CD1 was just before Christmas and I bawled my eyes for days

If you get 2/3 more I would say you’ve ovulated as it wouldn’t be a rogue temp, your app will tell you of it thinks you’ve ovulated aswell (or Atleast mine did)

 

[Niamhm]

Not even on the tww yet and already getting ahead of myself...just worked out I’ll be a week late and can test on Valentine’s Day! Trying to tell myself not to get my hopes up

Haha I'm the same! Worked out I'll be due to start my period on the same day as my hubby's birthday next month and thinking how nice it would be to wrap a positive test. To us xx

 

[Belle Amie]

If you take your temperature before you get up, literally keep a thermometer by your bed and do it as soon as you open your eyes, if you track if you will know by your temp when/if you ovulate

I’ve been lurking on this thread for a couple of days now after my period came this month. I had my implant removed at the end of November after being on some form of contraception for 11 years & my periods came back 3 weeks later. We’ve not said we’re trying specifically but I’ve never been so gutted to have my period in my life!
I’ve been tracking everything on Flo so far, I’m interested in tracking my BBT, do I need a specific thermometer or will any do? I’m approaching 30 quicker than I’d like and teenager me thought I’d have 2 kids by now!

 

[MissCaz]

Potentially opening a can of worms here but what is everyone’s thoughts on the COVID vaccine whilst TTC? I know the advice is not to get it if you are already pregnant but wasn’t sure what it is if you’re trying.

Hi, first time posting but I was literally going to ask about this!

We have only been trying for 2 months but I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early 20s (I’m 30 now) so I know it will be harder for me to fall pregnant anyway but all this talk of the vaccine affecting fertility does scare me.

If they are saying you don’t get the second dose until 12 weeks later and then you have to wait another 3 months after that to wait, that seems like a long time.

I know they are saying all adults will be offered a vaccine by July. I don’t know what to do. I’ve read so many conspiracy theories as well which doesn’t help. But even without the conspiracy theories of “they are trying to depopulate the world” the fact is, it hasn’t been around long enough for us to know the long term effects.

Sorry, this was a long post and I’ve basically not answered the question I’m still undecided basically.

How many ladies here have had the vaccine/are happy to have it?

 

[Babyyoda88]

Hi everyone we are TTC number 2. Baby no 1 took 18 months and was a very stressful time so not cycle tracking or using ovulation sticks this time as I got obsessed

Cycle tracking is exhausting! Good luck conceiving baby number 2 x

 

[SonicTheSpikeyThing]

Potentially opening a can of worms here but what is everyone’s thoughts on the COVID vaccine whilst TTC? I know the advice is not to get it if you are already pregnant but wasn’t sure what it is if you’re trying.

At first I wasn’t going to have it. Mainly because of the advice that was published that you can’t have it if planning to get pregnant in 3 months of having it.
I believe this advice has now changed and I’ll be having it when my time comes. I’ve read numerous research studies regarding the vaccine and fertility. I also have a 6 year old son, so I need to think about him too, so I’ll be having it.

 

[Lulu Goss]

like you I’ve been waiting for “the right time” my partner has wanted for ages and I said we needed a bigger house, more money behind us, I needed to have been in my job longer, further in my career etc. Then I got a new job a year ago and despise it and can’t find a new one so I’ve been like I should wait for a new job then stay there 6months - 1 year before getting pregnant. Now this year I’ve realised life is too short and family is the most important thing and the only job I’ve ever really wanted is to be a mum. I’m also 27 and I honestly thought trying to not get pregnant was the hard bit. We’ve only been trying a couple of months but I was so naive and thought it would be pretty instant and then it kicks in if it doesn’t happen soon I won’t be a mum in 2021 either. Time ticks away from you and now I’ve been reading fertility declines from 27 I thought it was 30’s. Most of my friends are already mums and I’m feeling so old. If you want it just go for it life’s too short.

Thank you for this, sounds like we’re in the same boat. That’s exactly what I keep saying to my partner - we might put it off until I hear about my job next year, but then it could still take ages. He’s supportive and wants a baby too but I think it’s completely different for women. I have that same feeling, I just want to be a mum and I know the pressure I’m feeling is only from myself but I just don’t want to wait any longer!

There never is a ‘right time’ honestly Im currently pregnant with my first fell pregnant over the first lockdown and I really wanted us to have bought and be moved in to our own house before we had kids and not be in the middle of a pandemic, but life really is too short and a baby is always a blessing at any time although to you it may not seem like the ‘ideal’ time. Sending everyone on this post lots of baby dust and hope yous all get your little babies soon

Thank you - I think you’re right, there’ll always be something! We were waiting until we had moved house, which we have now, but the redundancy thing has now happened. In hindsight now I’m think we should have started trying earlier but it’s one of those things isn’t it. Congratulations on your pregnancy though, so exciting!

 

[Gizmo92]

I find waiting for ovulation actually harder than the TWW. Probably because I don’t usually ovulate until CD20-25 and then my TWW is usually only 9 days currently on CD 17 and just longing for that positive OPK. Hope everyone is doing ok

 

[KezGlen]

Certainly looks positive to me! Congratulations!

 

[fluffybaffling]

Those with PCOS - have you tried any supplements? I’ve been researching about egg maturity and hormone imbalances etc, and have read that zinc can help with this, and inositol for period regulation, due to insulin resistance. Also spearmint tea has an anti-androgenic effect. Obviously I’m not a doctor or expert, but may be worth looking into to see if anything is right for you. I wish doctors would look into it more than they do, it’s an endocrine disorder, not just a fertility issue!