Official Trying to Conceive - Thread 11

Mrs_T_M

This is the new thread for those trying for a baby.
The previous one is here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4429163

Please be aware that this is a thread for those trying to conceive. If you wish to announce a pregnancy and you have never used this thread before, please use the less than 12 weeks pregnant thread. Hormones can run high on here (nature of the thread!) so please be sensitive. Many thanks!

List of Users
BabyMad (35) TTC#1 since 02/13
Battlestarcat (25) TTC#1 since 02/14
blueneleh (36) TTC#2 since 08/14
boat girl (33) TTC#2 since 11/13
Bobley (28) TTC#1 since 09/14
Cherrylips30 (37) TTC #1 since 10/14
chocoholic_chick TTC#1 since 12/12
Claretsgirl (41) TTC since 09/13 (mc 1/14)
Cookiee TTC#1 since 10/13
Cottage_Retreatist (28) TTC#1 since 05/14
Dani (32) TTC#1 since 05/13
fannyanna (28) TTC#1 since 04/11
Hippihaz (26) TTC#1 since 09/14
january_23 (23) TTC#1 since 08/12
Jay20043 (33) TTC#1 since 09/12, MMC's 05/13, 03/14
kellykins (31) TTC#1 since 12/12
lilian1977 (36) TTC#2 since 03/14
Lindsey (29) TTC#1 04/15
loulou123 (32) TTC#1 since 04/11
Lulu 92 (22) TTC#1 since 09/14
MarleneB (30) TTC#1 since 09/13
Marmite27 (34) TCC#1 since 09/14
mogwai (34) TTC#2 since 02/14
Mrshaworth2b (25) TTC#2 since 07/14
MrsMills1985 (28) TTC#1 since 11/13
Musogirl295 (29) TTC#2 since 07/14
Shrimpy_80 (33) TTC#1 since 07/13
slowlyfading (27) TTC#1 since 09/14
snapping_crocodile (31) TTC#1 since 01/14
VickyV (34) TTC#3 since 6/14
wendz86 (27) TTC#2 since 08/13
Without-a-paddle (43) TTC#1 since 02/13
WizzyPop (32) TTC#1 since 09/14
xacesx (28) TTC#2 since 02/14

Those with * used Preseed/Conceive Plus

Thread Graduates
Paulashek BFP 7/1/14
Loudfish BFP 9/1/14
LailaP BFP 17/1/14
lollypopswater BFP 21/1/14
Daisiegg BFP 23/1/14
DanielleNic87 BFP 4/2/14
alioops78 BFP 2/3/14
Tinkwings BFP 23/3/14
b_girl BFP ??
mouthscradle BFP 11/4/14
Carrot34 BFP 12/4/14
shorty1978 BFP 18/4/14
Timeflies BFP 21/4/14
tia86 BFP 21/4/14
alice31 BFP 22/4/14
Lotti1982 BFP 18/5/14
Paige Turner BFP 1/6/14
Estate Princess BFP 10/6/14
Sulphate BFP 13/6/14
Nicky Noo Naa BFP 13/6/14
Mrs T_M BFP 17/6/14
Sparkle80 BFP 28/7/14
Pinkshoes BFP 31/7/14
x_missymoo_x BFP 2/8/14
Princess kate BFP 2/8/14
Aunty-Pickle BFP 13/8/14
BezzyK BFP 27/8/14
janed9388 BFP 4/9/14
Kira000 BFP 6/9/14
devildolly5 BFP 18/9/14
hippihaz BFP 27/9/14
wendz86 BFP 27/9/14
krustylouise BFP 28/9/14
weesmiler BFP 8/10/14
jazz25 BFP 16/10/14
ThinkPink BFP 27/10/14
jazz25 BFP 16/10/14
ThinkPink BFP 27/10/14
dingdongavoncalling BFP 7/11/14
Claire_A87 BFP 13/11/14
White-as-Snow BFP 13/11/14
snapping_crocodile BFP 15/11/14
RebekahR BFP 16/11/14
emmaj30 BFP 16/11/14
Miss_Imaginative BFP 20/11/14
LisaJane BFP 27/11/14

Link to abbreviations courtesy of MadMac from previous threads - http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/abbrevs.htm

The most common ones are:

AF - Aunt Flo (period)
BFP - Big Fat Positive (+ on home pregnancy test)
BD - Baby dance (making babies)
CBFM - Clearblue fertility monitor
CD - Cycle date (CD1 is the 1st day of period)
DPO - Days past ovulation (if ovulation was on CD15, then that is 0DPO, CD16 is 1DPO)
HPT - Home Pregnancy Test
IC - Internet cheapie (IC OPKs, hpts)
NTNP - Not trying not preventing (pregnancy)
OV - ovulation
OPK - ovulation predictor kits
SBDTA - Sticky baby dust to all
SS - symptom spotting
Temp - temperature (BBT)
TLP - Tiny little positive (faint positive on pregnancy test)

Also, an useful website telling you when to test, when you are ovulating and how the egg is developing etc found by Smash7 is here: http://www.pregnology.com

This website is also useful http://www.pregnancyloss.info/sperm_meets_egg_plan.htm
It details the Sperm Meets Egg Plan (SMEP) which some have found helpful in conceiving.

Some TMI cm pics here:
http://www.fertilityuk.org/nfps401.html

Drugs you can take when pregnant
Some CBFM FAQs
Vitamins and minerals that can aid conception and pregnancy

Sensitivity of home pregnancy tests (lower = more sensitive, earlier results)
Superdrug Own Brand (pink box - states can use 4 days before late AF on box) 10mIU
First Vue dip tests (poundland) - 25mIU
One step midstream (ALDI) - 25mIU
Clearblue - 25mIU
Clearblue Digital - 50mIU
First response early response - 12.5mIU
Boots own brand - 25mIU/50mIU
Sainsburys own - 15mIU
Tesco own - 25mIU
ASDA own - 25mIU
CBD with conception indicator - 25mIU

There is no such thing as a silly question, so please ask anything you are curious about. Many of us have 'been there done that' and many of our graduates still read this thread and are happy to offer advice when it is needed and relevant.

As with everything deemed medical, we cannot offer medical advice, so please visit or call your GP if you have any concerns or questions. Getting a preconception check up is recommended and allows your GP to know that you're trying for a baby as well as identifying and rectifying any issues or problems that may interfere with a pregnancy before you conceive.

Mrs_T_M

The last time I made a new thread, I was the first graduate. Let's see what happens this time. As long as I am a graduate, I don't care when it happens!

Let me know if anyone would like to be added to the first post list of users, or if anyone needs to be removed. Thanks!

Also, if there is any information/articles/links that anyone thinks should be included as the first post, please mention them.

kellykins

........ and onto thread 4 i go.

I have to be a graduate during this one.. surely its my turn soon???

Hope your ok Mrs TM - thanks for a sparkly new thread :-) x x x

daisiegg

Mrs T M, please can I be removed from the list of users? Thank you! And hope you are one of the first graduates x

Mrs_T_M

kellykins wrote: »

........ and onto thread 4 i go.

I have to be a graduate during this one.. surely its my turn soon???

Hope your ok Mrs TM - thanks for a sparkly new thread :-) x x x

My 4th thread as well. Hopefully it will be lucky and sticky for all of us!!!

daisiegg wrote: »

Mrs T M, please can I be removed from the list of users? Thank you! And hope you are one of the first graduates x

Have done, and thanks.

Gelly123

Massive thanks Mrs_T_M for the new thread - and definitely lots of luck for being first or at least one of the first new graduates - I'm hoping I can join you .

How are you doing today? Hope you are both staying strong - we're still all thinking of you xx

If you get a chance, can I please ask you to update my details on the front page to:

Gelly, 34 (35 next week - eeek), TTC#1 since 11/12, MMC Jan 14

I think things might be finally getting back to normal, (sorry if TMI) but the brown dishcharge has gone for nearly 2 days now and I'm 2 weeks post ERPC. Did a couple of IC PG tests this week and I'm pretty sure they are now negative or if not, the second line is so faint that even with contact lenses in, I can't see it!

Did a IC OV test today and there was a second line that was just a bit fainter than the main line so I'll keep on top of them for the next few days to see if I can work out where I am in my cycle.

Not sure how to work out what CD I'm on post MMC. I'm assuming you count the first day post ERPC as CD and if so, I'm CD15 which is pretty much around OV time so the sticks could indeed be right - best get BD'ing just in case :rotfl:

Very sadly, yesterday we had lots of police, ambulance and then private ambulance outside our office. We've got woods opposite and sadly they took a body away which we believe was found hanging from suicide. It's at times like this when we put things into perspective....poor soul to feel that low :sad:

Oooh gosh, this is a bit of a long one - best get back to work.

Hugs all round
Love Gelly
x

Estateprincess

I did say I was going to wait to be added onto the list of users.:undecided
I only stopped my pill a month ago and in reality we're NTNP at the moment while I await my AF (currently CD32), but I'm thinking as this is a shiny new thread it might be a good time to join in? If thats ok?

My details are:
Estateprincess (27) TTC #1 01/14

Thank you x

Mrs_T_M

Gelly123 wrote: »

Massive thanks Mrs_T_M for the new thread - and definitely lots of luck for being first or at least one of the first new graduates - I'm hoping I can join you .

How are you doing today? Hope you are both staying strong - we're still all thinking of you xx

If you get a chance, can I please ask you to update my details on the front page to:

Gelly, 34 (35 next week - eeek), TTC#1 since 11/12, MMC Jan 14

I updated you on the list. How are you doing?

We are doing ok, things are starting to get back to 'normal' here with a few blips of emotions pouring out at times.

I hope that both of us get our BFP's soon! I miss being on the pregnancy boards.

Estateprincess wrote: »

I did say I was going to wait to be added onto the list of users.:undecided
I only stopped my pill a month ago and in reality we're NTNP at the moment while I await my AF (currently CD32), but I'm thinking as this is a shiny new thread it might be a good time to join in? If thats ok?

My details are:
Estateprincess (27) TTC #1 01/14

Thank you x

Have added you, and welcome!

Clevernamehere

Ohh new threads, well done Mrs-TM
(I hope you are well. Still thinking of you)

Could you take me off this list for the moment please?

I'm booked in for surgery to remove fibroids at the end of Feb. I don't know if we will have to wait a while before ttc after that or if we will be jumping back on the bandwagon as soon as possible before they grow back! Until then, I'm on wine, caffine, chocolate - the lot.

Fingers crossed that the new lists will be luck for all of you lovely ladies.

Mrs_T_M

Clevernamehere wrote: »

Ohh new threads, well done Mrs-TM
(I hope you are well. Still thinking of you)

Could you take me off this list for the moment please?

I didn't see your name on the main users list, but kelly can take you off of the daily list if needed.

Also, kelly, I am more than willing to do the daily lists again if you need a break!

Mrs_T_M

Just got a notification through the letter box that I owe Royal Mail £17.38 for a customs charge on my birthday present from Mom. Like I needed that extra stress today....