Welcome to Trying To Conceive #1

[momma licious]

dont lose hope, it will happen SOON. this is a trying process , the support on here makes our journey so much easier as we share step by step. it is GOING to happen for you soon.

 

[HannahKay]

Hey everyone! My partner and I are TTC baby no 1! It's fair to say that I am the most impatient person ever! I cannot wait to have a baby! I got diagnosed with PCOS a couple of months ago, so I started on Clomid. I've just finished my second cycle. My specialist told me that I ovulated during my first cycle, so I'm keeping everything crossed that it happens this month! I was one of those women that thought it would happen straight away! Good luck to you all! x

 

[Lithodora]

I only joined here recently as we decided in mid July to ttc, and today I got a BFP!! In absolute shock, it's still very early obviously (14dpo) but, wow.

Best of luck to everyone else on this thread xx

 

[Hopeful100513]

Hello Everyone. I am not sure if this is where I post, but here I go, anyway. I stopped taking the pill in March and husband and I have been TTC since then. I know you are supposed to wait three months after you have been off the pill to start counting months, but it is so hard to do when you want a baby. Every month when I see that single line, I get so discouraged and feel a wave of sadness. Last month was horrible. I was 2 weeks late, which has never happened, I am like clockwork. We got so excited but kept getting negative tests, and then I started my period. I felt the worst case of defeat that I have ever felt. I started this next cycle with more determination than ever. Though I am not supposed to start until Thursday, I took an early pregnancy test today, and it was negative. Another month down, how many more to go?
I know I should not start worrying and getting tested until a year, but I can't help but to feel broken. I guess I am writing to get some support from women who know what I am going through. My mom got pregnant her first time trying and my two best friends had no trouble at all. They don't understand what it is like to try for a baby. I just feel like I am on this journey that will never end with a happy ending. Again, I know it is silly to feel this after only a matter of months, but support may help.

 

[HannahKay]

Hi Hopeful100513

I know exactly how you feel. It can be stressful and very disheartening! It's one of the biggest waiting games when you're TTC, and desperate for it too! I actually got a bit upset last night, and had a chat with my other half. I've always wanted babies, and I thought because of that, it would happen straight away. My family and friends just keep telling me that it will happen when it's meant to. I'm trying to do everything right - I'm taking the Clomid, calculating the days of ovulation and when to DTD, etc. It can get overwhelming can't it? But us girlies need to stick together! Here if you want a chat

 

[Newmrsb]

Hi everyone! I'm excited to finally be ready to TTC #1! Hubby and I were charting to avoid and using pull out method until I finished my masters degree, but it was so hard because I wanted a baby so bad, even though I knew it wasn't the best timing. This will be my first cycle of TTC and it's exciting but a bit stressful. I'm trying to keep my expectations low and know it may take a while. I'm a control freak, though, so I got the ovulation predictor strips and we're trying to do things "by the book" as much as possible while still having fun. I know it's going to be a challenge for me to be patient during this process!

 

[Natural girl]

Hi All! I'm new to this group. I'm praying that we all will very soon experience motherhood for the first time.

Best Wishes,

~Natural girl

 

[Hoodiesgirl87]

thanks for opening this. I am new to site. can anyone tell me how to make a post? I wanted to open ones about softcup users. thanks

 

[cdelmar]

Not sure hoodies, im farely new to this website myself.

Well, AF is gone, let ttc begin....again lol!

 

[Hoodiesgirl87]

so ive made a few posts already, but i get no responses. does anyone exist out there? if so please inbox me. maybe im not making these posts right, or im not posting in the right forum. im not sure. im just feelin very alone atm.

 

[canderson0102]

Greetings ladies,

I've been TTC #1 for about a year now, however given that I only have about 2, 3 cycles if I'm lucky each year makes it difficult. I blame myself for my cycles being out of wack though for not taking my BC pills as directed. Anyhow, I started researching diff. alternatives to help regulate my cycle without having to go back to a gyno, or seeing an infertility specialist, and I stumbled accross Vitex. Not sure if any of you are familiar with Vitex, but it's a natural supplement from a Chaste Berry tree that's been proven to boost fertility, and regulate hormones. I gained hope from reading the numerous success stories, so I decided to give it a try, and purchased a bottle of 400mg quantity: 100 caps for about $8 at a local Nutrition World. I've only been taking it for about a week, and so far I haven't noticed any changes in my body. According to my research it could take a few months for it to work, but I'm very impatient because I've been TTC for what feels like forever so I want to do anything I can that's affordable to get me a BFP asap. Please share any Vitex stories/comments/tips, or anything else! Baby dust to you all!!!

 

[bailealmas]

hey,i feel like i had already conceived but i just got my periods past my normal cycle days. would it be that i was really pregnant? and i had all the symptoms of pregnancy.

am really trying to get pregnant.

 

[cdelmar]

None to share here Canderson.

Bail it's hard to say if you didnt take a HPT or if you do not temp???? Could be you ovulated late which in turn prolonged AF

 

[Starlight34]

Hi all,
I'm new here. Hubby and I are ttc our first, started 3 months ago, no luck yet. I'm 34 and have PCOS, so it may not be easy. I'm taking metformin and prenatals. We also tried Preseed this month. I'm feeling a bit off, but it's most likely the metformin side effects. Time will tell. Glad to meet you all!

 

[librarianlady]

Hi All,

First post for me here. I've been lurking for several months, but thought I'd give this support community a try as you all seem so very nice! A little introduction: I just turned 31 a couple of weeks ago and my husband and I have been actively trying for the past 6 months. Up until two months ago, I wasn't monitoring anything really other than my cycle lengths (I've been monitoring those for years though to prevent pregnancy!). Last month I started using digital opks and noticed that my actual ovulation period, or when my LH was high was quite late in my cycle (CD17, average 25 day cycle length). Clearly this is concerning as that isn't quite enough time for a fertilized egg to stick. I have an appointment with the doctor for the middle of September.

I guess I just wanted to express my thanks to all of those messages I've seen on this board about people discussing their experiences ttc. It is comforting to know that there are other 30somethings that are in the same boat. I was on the pill for ten years and feel as though this is some sort of karma for never wanting to even consider children up until now. It is like the universe is saying, "you got what you asked for, you can't change your mind!"...

 

[misscher41]

Can I ask maybe a crazy question but I am 41 and Ttc my first, I had a miscarriage at 39 I was 3 months pregnant and a chemical last year.

My partner is 45 and we have started to use soy isoflavones three months ago. I am ovulating at the right time now and I have a 28 day cycle instead of 32-35.

Last month a few days from my period I was lying resting on the sofa and I felt a sensation like my period had arrived. I went to the bathroom but nothing, I chalked it up to me imagining it and my period came the following day as expected.

This month a few days after I ovulated I felt the sensation again and it felt like water trickling inside me, I could feel it actually move but nothing came out! Weird.

I am new to this and I have been trying to chart, I use opk tests also. I have tested but it says negative. Doctors soon I reckon but I am worried this is serious.

Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

 

[cepetty123]

Hey all! I'm new here as well. We are TTC #1 and have been actively for 8 months.

I'm currently 5dpo with some mild cramping and prominent pressure below my pelvic line and expereicened a crazy flushed face last night while simply sitting on the couch watching TV. All very abnormal for me so I am hoping these are good signs!

Best of luck to all you ladies!

 

[cepetty123]

so ive made a few posts already, but i get no responses. does anyone exist out there? if so please inbox me. maybe im not making these posts right, or im not posting in the right forum. im not sure. im just feelin very alone atm.

I'm here!! Can't find any of your other posts but I'm always up for chatting with a fellow TTCer!

 

[ttcbabyisom]

Best of luck to everyone in here!!! I honestly pray for all of us for this to happen SOON!!!

 

[ttcbabyisom]

thanks for opening this. I am new to site. can anyone tell me how to make a post? I wanted to open ones about softcup users. thanks

Hey sweetie, go to the User CP and find that particular forum or discussion and post it there. Good luck!