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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Trying to conceive after mc? Pregnant after MC and seeking somewhere safe to hide? Recently graduated from the mosh pit? Come on down to the mosh pit for some serious metalling and cake part 4

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Jollyb · 06/11/2012 18:04

I've started the new thread - how exciting!!

I hope this thread will bring lots of BFPs, good scan results and healthy new arrivals.

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oo00PIXIE00oo · 24/11/2012 12:11

Well done jolly x

Soo sorry polka big hugs to you xx

I think we have missed our day DTD this month :(

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Jollyb · 24/11/2012 10:16

2-3 on a digi this am - hurrah! a big thing for me as with my last miscarriage it took ages to get a 2-3 and then it went straight back down to 1-2 the following day.

Hope everyone's ok . I'm starting my Xmas shopping today . I've been in the shopping centre 10 mins and already sat down for a coffee . . .

polka hope you're ok. I think you should stay by the fire today. Pretty horrid out x

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backwardpossom · 23/11/2012 23:41

leedy many many congratulations xx

polka I'm so so sorry you're going through this again Sad take care xx

tasmaniandevilchaser · 23/11/2012 22:41

Hi Leeds, i remember you from before, congrats so happy to hear your lovely news, it gives me hope it's all worth it in the end. Smile

Dorita75 · 23/11/2012 22:22

I'm so so sorry polka does this mean they'll investigate why the mcs happen now? Not that there seems to be any rhyme or season but at least they look into it after 3 I think? Take care of yourselves xx

YikesHereWeGo · 23/11/2012 20:27

leedy - fabulous news!! So thrilled for you. Grin
Aww, polka, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Look after yourself and don't give up hope. Thanks

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Jollyb · 23/11/2012 19:54

leedy many congratulations. As an undergraduate, hearing news like that gives me hope and the will to keep going with this TTC/ pregnancy business.
Enjoy your newborn cuddles.

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leedy · 23/11/2012 17:38

Hi folks,

I haven't posted here in a long time, but this thread was an absolute lifesaver for me after my m/c, ttc, and the early months of my pregnancy. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know that I am another THREAD GRADUATE: my beautiful little boy is snoozing away beside me on a cushion, born last week. Lots of love and luck to all of you!

Leedy xxxxx

lotsofcheese · 23/11/2012 17:05

Oh Polka I'm so, so sorry. 3 miscarriages in 10 months is hellish & unfair. Whenever I think of my miscarriages, the only word which sums it up is "shite".

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Jollyb · 23/11/2012 16:55

So sorry polka

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lurcherlover · 23/11/2012 16:39

I'm so sorry, polka. Thinking of you tonight.

wilderumpus · 23/11/2012 16:21

oh polka I am so so sorry to hear your news Thanks take care of yourself and whenever you need to vent or cry, come here and we will do our best to look after you x

MrsHerculePoirot · 23/11/2012 16:04

So sorry Polka Sad

HJBeans I am on high dose of folic acid because I am diabetic, I also take a the pregnacare conception (and DH is taking the male version). jolly is right, the amount in the multi-vit is negligble (sp?) in comparision. The reason they say about not taking a multi-vitamin I think is that if you take one that isn't for conception or pregnancy they can contain vitamin A and you aren't supposed to take a multi-vitamin pill with vit A in when pregnant (and therefore probably ttc).

LadyFlumpalot · 23/11/2012 15:02

Very sorry to hear your news Polka Sad

tasmaniandevilchaser · 23/11/2012 14:54

Sad polka, so sorry to hear that. 3 in 10 months is a bit much, take good care of yourself.

BraveLilBear · 23/11/2012 14:40

Oh Polka I'm really sorry to hear that Sad It's just not fair at all. Please look after yourself and take care. Thinking of you Thanks

HJBeans · 23/11/2012 14:10

Oh polka. Sad Mother Nature is one screwed up and sadistic lady when she wants to be. I'm sorry this has happened to you. Take good care of yourself.

Thanks for the info jolly. Thanks

cogitosum · 23/11/2012 13:39

Really sorry Polka Sad

Agree it's like a sick joke. Take care of yourself x

Polka2 · 23/11/2012 13:24

Afternoon ladies, hope you're doing ok, apologies for not name checking.

Well scan confirmed my worse fears, no sac so it least looks like my body has done a good job in expelling it properly (clutching at silver linings) have to return on Sunday for 2nd bloods to confirm its not ectopicSad shitty Mother Nature needs to sort herself out after all these years of trying, to have lost 3 babies in ten months is a pretty sick joke. At least it's absolutely confirmed we can do it naturally, albeit slowly, so we're not going to have IVF.

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Jollyb · 23/11/2012 10:41

HJ - from what I understand high dose
frolic acid is 5mg and standard prenatal vits contain 0.4mg so I doubt the additional dose from the multivitamins is going to cause any harm. My Consultant was very pro multivits and so in your position I'd take both (though obviously seek proper advice if you are very concerned) .

mrshp and there I was imaging your DP was in the secret service!

dorita can see your dilemma. Think I would get on and do the sperm analysis. Let's hope you ov a bit early or late.

polka hope everything's ok today x

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HJBeans · 23/11/2012 10:25

Thinking of you today polka and hope it's good news.

A quick question on supplements: my new GP has prescribed high dose folic acid on hearing I'd had two m/cs and was on a drug for rheumatoid arthritis which could potentially interfere with folic acid uptake. I've not yet been taking prenatal vitamins, as I've read you should not take too much FA and all prenatals have an additional 400 mg. But then I keep reading about prenatal vitamins being very important. Has anyone here been on high dose FA and did you continue with ordinary prenatal vits as well? Cheers and hope this sort of question isn't misplaced on this thread.

Dorita75 · 23/11/2012 07:36

Yes Mrshp I had my blood test for fsh level redone, don't know result yet tho...polka we considered that but Liverpool women's hospital have been quick off the mark to get me booked in for a scan and appointment with fertility clinic in mid December so if dp waits we won't have his results in time for the appointment. It's frustrating but hopefully good for the longer term.

Never know tho, might just catch it this wkend and be pg by then-wouldn't that be nice!!

MrsHerculePoirot · 22/11/2012 23:02

Sorry if I have confused you btw - DH is here, he was just away for three out of the four weeks last month although he was at home in between each trip for a day or two if that makes sense. He tends to go away for a week about once a month usually, but sometimes they all seem to happen at once and then none for ages! He just was away right in the window of opportunity this time iyswim!

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Jollyb · 22/11/2012 22:20

Evening ladies.

dorita - is there any chance your DH could move his test back? Could be very frustrating if you got a big smiley on one of his ''off' days.

Mrs HP you must be looking forward to seeing your DH. I hope he's been eating his weetabix.

I think I may need to have a word with DP. I know he's trying to protect me with his 'don't get your hopes up' attitude but it makes me feel like I'm in this alone and it will be my fault for being upset if this pregnancy goes wrong too. Having said this I don't think he ever showed much excitement when I was pregnant with DD.

polka will be thinking of you tomorrow x

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MrsHerculePoirot · 22/11/2012 21:54

Thanks Dorita, yes DP is home all of December, not sure about January yet. If nothing happens this month, I might make appt at GP and see where we go from here. Did you say you are having some tests repeated at the moment? Hope your ov falls in nicely with the tests for your DH though.