Newbie to TTC, looking for other newbie buddies! :) 33 ladies, 6 BFPs!!

[LoveKin]

Hello everyone! I would love to join DH and I are 24 and we have been married for a year and a half. We are loving married life and are both super excited to start our family!

I am currently on CD 9 of my very first cycle TTC #1. I usually have cycles around 33 days with ovulation around CD 18. I chart my BBT and have been for the past seven cycles. My cycles range from 29-35 days with one cycle being over 70 days! All were ovulatory though so I take comfort in that. Hopefully all is normal for this cycle and it is a short TTC journey!

Let's hope for some December BFP's!

 

[Bee Bee]

Hello everyone! I would love to join DH and I are 24 and we have been married for a year and a half. We are loving married life and are both super excited to start our family!

I am currently on CD 9 of my very first cycle TTC #1. I usually have cycles around 33 days with ovulation around CD 18. I chart my BBT and have been for the past seven cycles. My cycles range from 29-35 days with one cycle being over 70 days! All were ovulatory though so I take comfort in that. Hopefully all is normal for this cycle and it is a short TTC journey!

Let's hope for some December BFP's!

Hello and welcome! You and I's cycles sound similar, mine are somewhere between 30-35 days.

Hi ladies,
so I decided to take my very first opk just a few minutes ago to see if I would get two lines or not. Well I did! The test line almost looks as dark as the control line, maybe not quite as much but they look very very similar!!!! Unfortunately I don't know what is going on :S

I think you should always get some sort of second line, but the darkness will only change when close to O.

Maybe you're close? Then maybe that means this lonnnggggg cycle will end soon! Keep testing for a few days and see what happens! Exciting!

 

[frenchiemenno]

How sweet would that be!!! I will definitely keep you guys posted
Might take some more opks to see if they are getting darker.

 

[Hollynesss]

I have some major catching up to do on this thread! Sorry I haven't contributed, my life has been an absolute whirlwind of work, school, homework, and holiday visits Due to some unforeseen circumstances, it does not look like we'll be TTC this cycle :/ My husband was laid off last week, and he would really rather wait until he has a new job before we try for a baby. The rational side of me knows that its the right thing to do, but the emotional side keeps saying "He'll have a job in the next 9 months! Go for it!"

I will be O'ing in about 10 days, so my fingers are crossed quite tightly that either he'll find a job or change his mind about TTC this cycle!

 

[LoveKin]

I have some major catching up to do on this thread! Sorry I haven't contributed, my life has been an absolute whirlwind of work, school, homework, and holiday visits Due to some unforeseen circumstances, it does not look like we'll be TTC this cycle :/ My husband was laid off last week, and he would really rather wait until he has a new job before we try for a baby. The rational side of me knows that its the right thing to do, but the emotional side keeps saying "He'll have a job in the next 9 months! Go for it!"

I will be O'ing in about 10 days, so my fingers are crossed quite tightly that either he'll find a job or change his mind about TTC this cycle!

I'm so sorry! I can't imagine having to back out after waiting so long for this month so I feel for you! I will definitely keep my fingers crossed that he gets a job before you ovulate!

Keep busy and you'll be TTC before you know it

 

[toasty6]

Hey guys, can I join this newbie group? I am brand spanking new to this!

A little about me: I'm Shaina, 23 years old and newly married to my amazing husband David as of September 27. We have been together for two years and we both have always wanted children. I'm a nursing student and also work as a dialysis technician, so I'm quite busy between work and school right now. I will graduate in May, so no matter what happens with TTC, at least I will be done with school before having a baby.

I've been using Fertility Friend to track my BBT, but I don't think I have been doing it very accurately. I wake up at different times depending on if I'm working or not, and I know that time difference can affect it. I'm currently on CD19 and it hasn't detected fertility yet based on the temperatures (probably inaccurate), but it has had me in a fertile patch for the past 5 days.

I don't really know what to classify my normal cycle time period as. I started BC about 10 years ago, as my periods were quite irregular. I first started periods at 11 and we gave them a couple of years to regulate and they never did, so ever since then I have been on the pill. I stopped taking it recently though, because my doctor took too long to phone in my refill (and I procrastinated calling the pharmacy), and to my surprise, I got my period 28 days later. Perfect! So we'll see if this happens the next time around. I know it can take a while for things to regulate (if they ever do) after being on BC for an extended period of time, so I was at least encouraged that I got my period when I was hoping to!

There was also some question as to whether or not I had PCOS as a teenager, but for some reason (I don't remember) we never went through with the official diagnosing, or ultrasounds or anything like that. I'm 99% sure they just based that possibility on my abdominal pain/cramping and irregular periods, but we ended up figuring out that I had a stomach ulcer causing the abdominal pain. (Yikes, what kind of teenager gets an ulcer?!) I was on Metformin for a short time, maybe a year or so. This has all been at least 6 or 7 years ago. I don't currently have any signs of having PCOS, but I am overweight.

My husband and I have been considering getting ourselves both checked out to make sure everything is good as far as our fertility goes. He has never had a sperm count done, but he is also young (26) and never tried to have a child before. I'm in the same boat. I get my yearly paps (actually, it's past time for one now) but other than that I have had no extra OB/GYN workups. The way insurance is so picky nowadays, I'm afraid that it would cost extra to get tests done that are not necessary, as it's not like we have been trying for a year or anything.

Anyways, I'm sorry this got long-winded. I tend to do that... Hahaha thanks for this thread!

 

[Bee Bee]

I have some major catching up to do on this thread! Sorry I haven't contributed, my life has been an absolute whirlwind of work, school, homework, and holiday visits Due to some unforeseen circumstances, it does not look like we'll be TTC this cycle :/ My husband was laid off last week, and he would really rather wait until he has a new job before we try for a baby. The rational side of me knows that its the right thing to do, but the emotional side keeps saying "He'll have a job in the next 9 months! Go for it!"

I will be O'ing in about 10 days, so my fingers are crossed quite tightly that either he'll find a job or change his mind about TTC this cycle!

Yeah im also thinking that 9 months is plenty of time to find another job! ;p But I can understand his concern, jobs are hard to find right now. Well, I hope he finds another one soon!

Hey guys, can I join this newbie group? I am brand spanking new to this!

A little about me: I'm Shaina, 23 years old and newly married to my amazing husband David as of September 27. We have been together for two years and we both have always wanted children. I'm a nursing student and also work as a dialysis technician, so I'm quite busy between work and school right now. I will graduate in May, so no matter what happens with TTC, at least I will be done with school before having a baby.

I've been using Fertility Friend to track my BBT, but I don't think I have been doing it very accurately. I wake up at different times depending on if I'm working or not, and I know that time difference can affect it. I'm currently on CD19 and it hasn't detected fertility yet based on the temperatures (probably inaccurate), but it has had me in a fertile patch for the past 5 days.

I don't really know what to classify my normal cycle time period as. I started BC about 10 years ago, as my periods were quite irregular. I first started periods at 11 and we gave them a couple of years to regulate and they never did, so ever since then I have been on the pill. I stopped taking it recently though, because my doctor took too long to phone in my refill (and I procrastinated calling the pharmacy), and to my surprise, I got my period 28 days later. Perfect! So we'll see if this happens the next time around. I know it can take a while for things to regulate (if they ever do) after being on BC for an extended period of time, so I was at least encouraged that I got my period when I was hoping to!

There was also some question as to whether or not I had PCOS as a teenager, but for some reason (I don't remember) we never went through with the official diagnosing, or ultrasounds or anything like that. I'm 99% sure they just based that possibility on my abdominal pain/cramping and irregular periods, but we ended up figuring out that I had a stomach ulcer causing the abdominal pain. (Yikes, what kind of teenager gets an ulcer?!) I was on Metformin for a short time, maybe a year or so. This has all been at least 6 or 7 years ago. I don't currently have any signs of having PCOS, but I am overweight.

My husband and I have been considering getting ourselves both checked out to make sure everything is good as far as our fertility goes. He has never had a sperm count done, but he is also young (26) and never tried to have a child before. I'm in the same boat. I get my yearly paps (actually, it's past time for one now) but other than that I have had no extra OB/GYN workups. The way insurance is so picky nowadays, I'm afraid that it would cost extra to get tests done that are not necessary, as it's not like we have been trying for a year or anything.

Anyways, I'm sorry this got long-winded. I tend to do that... Hahaha thanks for this thread!

Hi Shaina! Welcome! I dont mind the long winded-ness! My hubby and I havent done a sperm count yet either; hopefully we wont need to!

Heres to hopin that your cycle is regular!

 

[nickisams2012]

Cd 31 temps slowing going back down just want her to appear now so I know I can start again fresh and see if I ovulate this time round

 

[Praying4Num1]

First and foremost: I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and welcome to the newcomers!

Just a little update on my end:
I did take a pregnancy test on Thanksgiving day and to say the least it was questionable. However, I did take two others on Friday and Saturday and both were negative. I believe AF is arriving so we will just have to try again. I do have a question for the ladies that may know this: at what point or how long into trying should you have your DH's swimmers checked out? I hope it doesn't have to come to that but...

Bee Bee: I am going to begin charting bbt's starting tomorrow. I might need your help on interpreting if mine are somewhat normal!

to all!

 

[Bee Bee]

First and foremost: I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and welcome to the newcomers!

Just a little update on my end:
I did take a pregnancy test on Thanksgiving day and to say the least it was questionable. However, I did take two others on Friday and Saturday and both were negative. I believe AF is arriving so we will just have to try again. I do have a question for the ladies that may know this: at what point or how long into trying should you have your DH's swimmers checked out? I hope it doesn't have to come to that but...

Bee Bee: I am going to begin charting bbt's starting tomorrow. I might need your help on interpreting if mine are somewhat normal!

to all!

From what I hear, atleast a year of TTC. I suppose though that you can test them at any point! I suggest just calling your doc and seeing what they think or talking to your insurance and see what they cover. (not sure if that would be covered in a standard check up or not lol. Men's health is not as inclusive as women's health is)

And sure! I will try to help as best as I can! I'm still a newbie to BBT myself but I think I have a pretty good grasp on it!

 

[Bee Bee]

Cd 31 temps slowing going back down just want her to appear now so I know I can start again fresh and see if I ovulate this time round

I hope she comes for you soon too! I forget, do you know how long your cycles are? Was it in the 30's?

 

[DenyseGiguere]

Sending lots of to all of you ladies for December! Hope we see some Christmas BFP's!

 

[Reba1987]

Hey guys I'm new here and new to TTC

I lost my first pregnancy in August.

I have not actively TTC before, I don't really understand temping but I have been keeping track of my periods for forever (aren't smart phones, great?!)

We didn't use protection November, going with the whole "whatever happens happens" idea, but we were both so disappointed when I got a negative on Thanksgiving that we decided to actively try this time around.

I'm on cycle day 3 so maybe we will have a new years surprise :happy dance:

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More about us :
I am 26 and my boyfriend is 31, we are madly in love and can't wait to have a little one around here. He works in music and film and I am a student (6th year senior, woo woo) of Anthropology.

 

[Bee Bee]

Hey guys I'm new here and new to TTC

I lost my first pregnancy in August.

I have not actively TTC before, I don't really understand temping but I have been keeping track of my periods for forever (aren't smart phones, great?!)

We didn't use protection November, going with the whole "whatever happens happens" idea, but we were both so disappointed when I got a negative on Thanksgiving that we decided to actively try this time around.

I'm on cycle day 3 so maybe we will have a new years surprise :happy dance:

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More about us :
I am 26 and my boyfriend is 31, we are madly in love and can't wait to have a little one around here. He works in music and film and I am a student (6th year senior, woo woo) of Anthropology.

Welcome!

I'm so sorry about your angel baby. On the other hand, the full on TTC is exciting though!!! I'm CD5 right now so you and I aren't too far off! How long are your cycles? O:

 

[DenyseGiguere]

Hey guys I'm new here and new to TTC

I lost my first pregnancy in August.

I have not actively TTC before, I don't really understand temping but I have been keeping track of my periods for forever (aren't smart phones, great?!)

We didn't use protection November, going with the whole "whatever happens happens" idea, but we were both so disappointed when I got a negative on Thanksgiving that we decided to actively try this time around.

I'm on cycle day 3 so maybe we will have a new years surprise :happy dance:

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More about us :
I am 26 and my boyfriend is 31, we are madly in love and can't wait to have a little one around here. He works in music and film and I am a student (6th year senior, woo woo) of Anthropology.

Sorry about your loss hun. I'm sending lots of your way!

 

[Bee Bee]

Hey Ladies!

I don't know if you noticed, but I updated the first post with everyone who is in this thread along with some info about each (from what y'all have mentioned on here) If anything needs correcting, or if you want to add anything, let me know!

I would love to know when y'all are testing next!

 

[Reba1987]

My last cycle was 29 days.
My app that I'm using (fertility friend) says that I'm due to O sometime 13th-15th... hopefully it's correct!

The 2WW nearly killed me this month so I can't wait to get December over with!

How cool would it be to have a christmas/new years surprise?!

TMI warning : I don't usually orgasm during sex, sometimes I do and sometimes I really can't --- so when I last conceived it was when my boyfriend decided to use a vibrator on me and so we orgasmed at the same time. I swear this is why I conceived. So we are going to try to make all the babymakin' super fun/pleasurable this month for us both -- I hope it works!

baby dust to everyone!

 

[DenyseGiguere]

Hey Ladies!

I don't know if you noticed, but I updated the first post with everyone who is in this thread along with some info about each (from what y'all have mentioned on here) If anything needs correcting, or if you want to add anything, let me know!

I would love to know when y'all are testing next!

It looks really good Britt

 

[Bee Bee]

My last cycle was 29 days.
My app that I'm using (fertility friend) says that I'm due to O sometime 13th-15th... hopefully it's correct!

The 2WW nearly killed me this month so I can't wait to get December over with!

How cool would it be to have a christmas/new years surprise?!

TMI warning : I don't usually orgasm during sex, sometimes I do and sometimes I really can't --- so when I last conceived it was when my boyfriend decided to use a vibrator on me and so we orgasmed at the same time. I swear this is why I conceived. So we are going to try to make all the babymakin' super fun/pleasurable this month for us both -- I hope it works!

baby dust to everyone!

FF says sometime between 16th-20th for me! So, right after you will I guess But I have longer cycles.

Yeah, I found my first TWW really hard but the second one wasn't nearly as bad. Atleast not until actual test time! hahaha. And I really hope a bunch of us get BFP Christmas presents this year!!

Some people believe that a female O can definitely help! Plus, that's sort of the whole point of DTD isn't it? For everyone to be happy So, it definitely makes things easier when both sides are enjoying the process.

Well, continue having fun and good luck!

 

[DenyseGiguere]

I found I was much more relaxed last cycle, maybe that was part of our luck. My cycles were still slowly starting to get back to normal after my cyst rupture in September. We used Pre-Seed as well (we've used it since it helped us conceive our son). My normal cycles were 30 days, but since September they were more like 32 days (probably due to stress).