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If TTC # 2 has turned you into a nut job this thread is for you! (Part 4)

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sebsmummy1 · 05/12/2013 09:16

Hey!! We have had lots of graduates from Part 3, so let's get on the TTC bus part 4 and make this place a ghost town.

Destination Pregnancy, choooo choooooo Grin

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sebsmummy1 · 21/12/2013 09:59

Think I'm out guys. Light blood when I wipe. I'm cd 10 or 11, obviously not a proper flow yet but I think this is AF not a sign if anything positive.

My cycles are so short now! If I start AF today that's a 23 day cycle. They were never this short before I conceived my son.

I'm going yo use opks next cycle just to clarify when I'm ovulating and see if my LP is still 12 days.

Good luck everyone in their 2ww xxxx

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PunkyBubba · 20/12/2013 14:26

Sebs, you are still in with a chance, don't give up yet!

FedUp, although my luteal phase has been messed up, I was still getting CM before ov.. and ov on Day 13 as I have since realised I have done ever since I starting charting in June. Still no sign of CM on underwear (am too squeamish to 'feel for it'), although I had some stomach pain last night, and this morning temperature has jumped right up so possibility I ov's yesterday. I did stay overnight at PIL's and they had the heating on all night, so now confused as wondering if that caused it! Also OPKs have been showing negatives so far.. so thinking it still might be to come. SOoooooo confused this week about it all.. just when I think I have it all nailed and I know exactly what my body is doing it changes on me!

Zippy, I now do P-tests throughout the month as I found out I was pregnant a week or so after full on normal period.. which turned out to be the ectopic. Now if I feel a slight twinge in my boobs (or yesterday had a bad day which felt like PMT) I just POAS to make sure. I think it is going to cost me a fortune in tests for the rest of my life at this rate!

2B, good to hear from you, hope you are doing ok.

Cake, fingers crossed it isn't AF this time.

xxxx

Cakebaker35 · 20/12/2013 13:59

I've been lurking - hang in there sebs, the waiting is just crap isn't it.
I really should wait until at least Sunday to test but so tempted to run off to the shops and buy a cheapy test. Feel all bloated though so AF probably about to arrive Sad

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sebsmummy1 · 20/12/2013 09:42

Oh zippy I love you. Thank god for the people in here making me feel less bonkers.

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zippygeorgebungle · 20/12/2013 09:37

doesn't count sebs! it wouldn't show yet I dont think? with my first (saying that makes me feel more like there will be more...) didnt get a bfp until well after af date. I suggest trying not to test until after christmas, though I am rubbish and actually tested last night after having AF on the basis of sore nipples.

Quite possibly the most irrational poas anyone has ever done ever. I thought what if AF came anyway and it was just super heavy implantation bleeding. Funnily enough a bfn.I am officially ridiculous.

fedup, your strength is quite inspiring and i am so pleased you have popped in to say hello. We would have been worrying about you more otherwise! Take care xx

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sebsmummy1 · 20/12/2013 08:50

Argh i had one more test and I had to do it didn't i.

BFN of course!!!

Fucking fucking fucking fuck.

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fedupofrainydays · 20/12/2013 07:07

punky have your last cycle or two been funny as well? Mine were all over place after first mc so kind of assume they will do it again now. Although hoping not as bad given mc was loads earlier.
Good to Dtd anyway even without cm. but I know how disheartening it is when body doesn't do what it's supposed to be doing.

zippy how's it going? Sorry silly af was 6 days late. What a bitch. Hope things will start to settle down for you now you have stopped bf.

Good luck sebs try keep busy doing other things. I'm not looking forward to the 2 ww hell again, it's just the worst! Fx for you

Xx

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sebsmummy1 · 19/12/2013 23:26

On my hands lol.

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sebsmummy1 · 19/12/2013 23:26

Thanks girls. I wish I felt more positive but unknown you all know this feeling very well when it starts getting close to D Day and there's been a few interesting signs. Ok will sit in my hands.

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2beornot · 19/12/2013 22:47

Yes seb, wait as long as poss though before poas. Does sound positive though!!!

Fedup - definitely treat yourself. You deserve it and you don't know when it'll be banned again! (Hopefully for most of 2014!!)

fedupofrainydays · 19/12/2013 20:18

Fx sebs. Sounds promising, it really does. But try (I know imposs) forget about it til Boxing Day and test then. Then it will be a great surprise once Christmas Day fun is over!

Decided to have some wine and feeling drunk after a few sips. Not sure my body is ready for the drink onslaught that is Christmas. Given I'm not pregnant i want to enjoy all the illegal cheese, meats, , port and bubbles so hope body decides it can cope! Would much rather be pregnant and feeling sick tho... :(

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sebsmummy1 · 19/12/2013 16:57

That should have read ooooh lol

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sebsmummy1 · 19/12/2013 16:57

Pooh I just got a wet feeling and there is a lot of cloudy non stretchy cm when I wipe. Don't think I've had that before at this stage.

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sebsmummy1 · 19/12/2013 13:33

I just feel very limboed right now. I want to know one way or the other lol. I know I have about five days left till the witch will no doubt appear, but that feels like an age away.

There are no symptoms to spot so I'm searching 'no symptoms' online lol. It's so sad SadWink

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2beornot · 19/12/2013 10:11

Hi ladies. I'm still lurking!

Sebsmummy - I think you were right to reignite the thread. And it started with such positive news. Fingers crossed the cm is a good sign. I'm not as au fait with my cm as you are with yours but I certainly get more of it before a BFP. Couldn't say if it was creamy or slippery though!!

Fedup - glad you're ok (whatever ok means!!!). I know after mmc there was a time when I'd accepted it. I still thought about it all the time and got upset but it felt different. Take each day as it comes. And remember that just because you've gone back to work doesn't mean you can't phone in sick if you're having a low morning.

Hope Santa brings everyone BFPs!

PunkyBubba · 19/12/2013 09:53

Hi FedUp, good to hear from you, and I'm glad you are 'ok', in as much as you can be. I also know what you mean about everyone around you having a baby, and hearing about it.. I want to be happy for them.. but at the moment it's marred by feelings of envy and my own loss. It will be our turn soon though!

Thanks Geta :-) Nice to know you are still lurking and thinking of us.xx

Sorry to hear you've had a bad night Sebs :-( I hope Sebby is feeling better today? Fingers crossed it is just too early at the mo, and you will get your Christmas BFP.xxx

Still not noticing any CM which is a bit weird as I normally get it for a few days before Ov. Still BD though.. I should Ov on Saturday, as looking at previous charts it is normally on day 13. Oh well, we'll see. Been waiting to get back to ttc since mid Oct, and now the time is here I feel surprisingly deflated.. like I know it's not going to work already.

xxx

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sebsmummy1 · 19/12/2013 08:29

BFN this morning. I bought a twin pack of early preg tests called Sure Sign which has 15ml sensitivity. Very good value for money actually, but bfn yesterday and bfn this morn. I was probably being stupidly hopeful because of that slight spotting a few days ago, I guess I've still got a few more days to go so you never know. Witch due Christmas Day xxx

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sebsmummy1 · 18/12/2013 23:35

Oh darling I'm so glad you've come on to give an update. I can imagine it must be very emotional and raw right now. I'm glad you haven't been in any physical pain or at least minimally.

Sebby had his MMR jab today and has reacted to it unfortunately. We have had a low grade fever and he was sick. I've just washed him down and given him another half dose of calpol. I got his temp from 38.4 down to norm again and he has gone straight back to sleep hopefully he will feel better tomorrow. Of course it had to be the night that OH is out at a works do so I'm pacing the landing by myself.

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fedupofrainydays · 18/12/2013 21:47

Ps. The bleeding bit wasn't as painful as I was expecting. Probably as I'm quite early on. Just gross clots and bits (apparently my lining was thick).down to just spotting now so hopefully that's its pm the bleed front.

fedupofrainydays · 18/12/2013 21:43

I just checked in and really touched that you are all thinking of me. Thank you, you lovely ladies Xmas Smile Thanks

I'm not great, but ok. Bloods today say hcg now low enough to be 'not' pregnant. Nurse was so sweet and has arranged for me to chat to the doctor next week. This doc also runs a fertility clinic as well as EPU so hoping she will help me / advise me on what to do next.

I'm just so tired. Crazy tired. I've gone back to work (wfh) and sort of wish I hadn't as loads to do but too tired to do it. Tomorrow my last day before Christmas tho so will just get as far as I can.

Also an emotional wreck and everyone around me seems to be having a baby, had a baby or is telling me they are pregnant. It's so tough

One good thing is that DH has now said he wants 3 kids :) he always just wanted two. But think this has made him realise how badly he wants a bigger family. I just so hope we can. I trying not to think we will just be a 3, but we might and I need to accept that.

sebs that does sound promising. And mine was yellowy too. The fact the brown stuff has gone is a good sign that it was implantation. Some people get ewcm as its the beginning of the plug forming. Fx for you xxxx

And to zippy and punky too - fx for a Christmas / NY bfp.

I am lurking and looking out for all of you including grads like geta and bart xxxxx

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sebsmummy1 · 18/12/2013 20:41

Hiya, I'm still here.

I'm veering from hopeful to less hopeful as the hours go on lol. I think I'm either 8 or 9 dpo tomorrow.

I had no more dark brown discharge, the CM went quite yellow and tonight I wiped and it was really slippery like EWCM so I have no idea. People seem to talk about an abundance of creamy lotion CM if they are pregnant, not slippery EW consistency.

I think I remember getting this once before and AF turned up so I'm a bit Sad

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getagoldtoof · 18/12/2013 20:28

Hi all you nutters. I've popped back to see if our lovely fedup has been back on. Been thinking about her loads. If you're reading I hope you're recovering physically and emotionally if that's possible yet.

I will keep coming over to cheer you on as sebs, punky and fedup all deserve a new years (or Christmas, sebs?) bfp.

zippygeorgebungle · 17/12/2013 19:06

I'm a bit surprised too. I had only been TTCing 6 months and was still bfing when I went to the GP. I was surprised to get the blood tests and scan. But I then paid to see the consultant as the GP didnt seem to know what to do with the blood tests. It was such a good use of money to see the consultant in my view, though expensive, because he reassured me it was the bfing. The GP had said it would make no difference. But he is a very successful specialist and was clear that he thought the day 1-3 tests were showing that the bfing was having an effect. I suspect your bfing may also have potentially had an effect sebs until recently?

So sorry re your DPs dad. xx

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sebsmummy1 · 17/12/2013 16:01

I know, I did hesitate to reignite the thread however I thought we should keep it active for fed up to rejoin when she is ready. Thinking of you darling. If you are lurking and want a natter I'm only a PM away xxxx

Zippy I am really impressed how much help you are being offered. I was led to believe once you had one child they were pretty resistant at offering much help for number 2. Makes me slightly more hopeful if I decide to go to the docs re infertility in the New Year.

I'm at the hospital at the moment visiting my partner's very very poorly dad. Luckily the ward he is on is lovely. I've been on geriatric wards before through my grandad's illness and my father's stays and the wards each time (in different hospitals) were awful. Very distressing. He has Parkinson's and I don't think he has long left unfortunately. Been a very difficult year for so many people Sad

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zippygeorgebungle · 17/12/2013 15:10

still here, although still feeling rather heartbroken for fedup, if she's lurking

AF came for me 6 days late. no idea why, it was a regular as clockwork on 27 days every month until recently. GP called this am to say blood test at day 21 was showing v low progesterone again but I am fairly sure I ovulated much later and hence late AF, CB fertility monitor said it was day 24 of a 33 day cycle. I also think I can tell when I OV. I have all the classic signs and that coincides with the machine.

TTC is getting really hard though. I am obsessing and because nobody knows in real life it can be very tough can't it? I sometimes think it wont happen but I hope I must have an ok chance in theory and the consultant said it was likely to happen once bfing hormones subsided? it's only been a few weeks since I stopped bfing.The consultant suggested ultrasounds through the month to track ovulation but i dont know whether it is too early to go through that yet?

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