TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

Today I am CD 9. If I actually O during a normal time (CD 14 ish) then that will be this weekend! I hope my body continue on this positive streak !

Amber- did you contact your doctor? Are you stil POAS lol

Steph- isn't your 2nd opinion apt this week?

 

[steph1607]

A weekend O would be good TB! Have you got any plans or will there be lots of opportunities for some fun with DH?

Yeah my second appointment is thursday. Spoke to my godmother yesterday who is a fertility nurse specialist and she was genuinely pissed off on our behalf about the appointment last Monday. I updated properly in the journal, but long story short, sounds like where she works I would have had a lot more options given to me, and IVF isn't even very good for people with PCOS and therefore a LAST resort once all else has failed. Eurgh, I hate all this.

 

[CTgirl]

Hi ladies

I've read your posts and you seem like such a great bunch of ladies!

I'm TTC #1. Have been off BCP for 2 months now so only ovulated twice. My first cycle was 29 days and I noticed EWCM. This time, I've had EWCM twice during my cycle. My app keeps changing the dates of O, so I really have no idea what's going on. I have sore nipples and had REALLY bad cramps yesterday - I had to use a warm bean bag against my lower tummy. But I had sore nipples in the week leading up to AF last month too. AF is due on Saturday, so I know it's just a waiting game. This TWW is so difficult!

 

[steph1607]

Hey CT, welcome!

You're right, we are a great bunch

Where in the world are you? I seem to be the only one on this thread in the UK so I often wake up to loads of posts from across the pond!

It's a shame that you're not entirely sure when you O'd, but as long as you managed a good BD schedule I reckon you'll be fine. Fingers crossed AF keeps well away!

 

[SunnyBe]

Happy Monday y'all!

Amber, how are you feeling? Did it sink in yet? Any symptoms?

TB, woohoo for no side effects on Clomid!! Did you start OPK's yet or are you waiting a couple more days? I'll probably start testing later this week, although it'll probably stay negative for at least another week.

Steph, just a couple more days until Thursday. Again, today is pretty much over, so then there's just Tuesday and Wednesday to get past

Hi CT, have you tried any ovulation prediction kits (OPK's) yet to see when you're about to O? Some of us take our temperature before getting out of bed to confirm O and get a heads up on when AF is arriving. I hope you'll get pregnant before any of that is even necessary

babylights, still having nasty progesterone symptoms? Will you test before your beta or just wait it out? Fx dear!

 

[tbfromlv]

If I O this weekend DH and I will have PLENTY of BD time
I am going to start taking my OPKs tomorrow on CD 10. After my excessively long cycles, I started waiting to do the OPKs until I saw EWCM because that is when I KNEW. But with the Clomid and everything I don't want to wait around for that lol I go to my second acupuncture Thursday!

Sunny- I hope you don't have to wait too long for O!

Steph- That is kind of the thought we all had when you updated your Journal. I was just downright shocked. I hope that makes you feel a bit better talking to your Godmother. I bet Thursday will be an additional relief and you will come out of that appointment excited

-CT Welcome! I agree with Sunny, while I hope you don't need to worry about temping and taking OPKs, they are really helpful in pinpointing ovulation and things of that nature. What cycle day are you currently on?

 

[Dream143r]

Hey guys - I've been MIA a bit.

Excited to come back and see a BFP tho!! Congrats Amber! Those are amazing lines.

I'm just waiting to O. Will start OPKs on Wednesday I think.

 

[AmberR]

Welcome CT!

Tb- weekend O is perfect! Hope your acupunture appt goes well!

Steph- Sorry it seems to be so confusing and frustrating getting different advice from different people. I hope your appt can help bring some clarity on where to go from here!

Thank you Dream!

I am still POAS every morning like a crazy person lol. I have zero symptoms except maybe some light cramping here and there so it's hard to believe! I called my midwives clinic and they scheduled me for an appt at 8 weeks on August 4th

 

[CTgirl]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Steph, I'm from South Africa, so am just ahead of you time-wise.

SunnyBe, I tried the ClearBlue OPK last month and this month but it was constantly negative. Even the cheapest OPKs here are VERY expensive. So it's not something I can sustain monthly.

tbfromlv, I think I need to get myself a BB thermometer - they sell them online here and they're not badly priced. I'm on cycle day 26, AF is due on Saturday. Here's hoping she doesn't come!

 

[steph1607]

Thanks girls, I definitely need some clarity because I just feel like I'm in limbo. Although now I have the additional worry of how much things might cost us and whether we would be able to afford it all. My Godmother wanted me to phone the NHS clinic back up and at least get myself on the waiting list for the ovarian drilling (which is about 5-6 months at the moment). My consultant is currently on holiday but will hopefully get the ball rolling when he returns.

CT, have you looked at ordering a load of cheap OPKs online? But yes, I think you should get a BB thermometer, it's generally a really reliable way of keeping on top of things.

 

[CTgirl]

Steph, I had a look and the cheapest OPKs I could find online come from overseas and take 45 business days to get here. That's almost two months! So it would probably work out better to just fork out and get the expensive ones here so I don't miss out on O the next two months.

 

[AmberR]

Wow that's crazy that it would take so long to get the cheap OPKs from online! Are you having any signs of AF coming or strange symptoms?

 

[tbfromlv]

Hey ladies just seeing how everyone's doing! It seems like we have a lot going on the second half of this week.. Babylights and her beta testing, Steph and her second opinion, CT and her hopefully positive hpt and my acupuncture for the final O push!

I'm excited for all the updates! And Dream, Sunny, I hope we all O very soon!

Amber how you feeling?

 

[tbfromlv]

CT- have you tried Amazon? I was trying to help you out so I looked it up. They said shipping to South Africa is 10-14 days. If you order now, and AF does come, you should get them just in time to start testing next cycle. I searched for Wondfo ovulation tests. GL!

 

[SunnyBe]

I can't wait to find out what this week brings. Hopefully Amber started the BFP trend and we'll continue to get at least one BFP every week

CT, hopefully Amazon will be an option for you. My cheapies from China also give me an estimate of I don't know how many weeks but it's usually there just a week or 2 to 3 later.

 

[Dream143r]

Morning Ladies,

I got a flashing smiley on my CB digital OPK this morning. So the games begin tonight. Plan is to BD every other day during the high days and then everyday from Peak day until confirmed O.

Best of Luck to everyone. I think we are pretty close in cycle for the most part on this thread.

 

[tbfromlv]

Well ladies I am still waiting on O (But thats ok! It is only CD 12) I went to my acupuncturist again today. She has a way of making me feel VERY excited and optimistic! She gave me some Chinese herbs to take if I do not O by CD 14. She said if necessary, the herbs will push the O on through! I actually fell asleep this time lol So I guess I am feeling more relaxed at least

 

[AmberR]

Dream- yay for flashing smiley!

Sunnybe- hope you O soon!

Tb- glad your acupunture is going to well. That is awesome! I didn't know there were herbs you could take to make you O.

Afm, I've had a little nausea here and there and slightly sore boobs, but that's it for symptoms! I have my first appt on August 4th- will be 8 weeks at that time so very excited for that!

Bring on the BFP trend

 

[CTgirl]

Thanks so much tbfromlv and SunnyBe, I'm going to do that. AF is due tomorrow so here's hoping I won't need the OPKs!

I wanted to ask something (major TMI!) but I've been having a creamy, milky, lotiony-type CF in the past day or so. I don't remember having this last month (my first off BCP). Still have sore nipples and am SO tired. On Wednesday I ate everything I could get my hands on I was so hungry!

So I guess my question is, do you know if that CF is normal just before AF? I'm finding such conflicting info on the web and have no idea what's normal because I was on BCP for 19 years! Sorry for the TMI.

 

[CTgirl]

Oh, and that's awesome news tbfromlv! Here's hoping it works quickly!

Dream, good luck with the BDing!