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Ttc and still breastfeeding? Thread #3: Pull up a chair for some support from others on the journey!

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auroraboringalis · 03/04/2015 12:27

Yes, we know all about how emotional and hard it can be! All the pros and cons, all about missing Aunty Flo's and wtf cycles with no ovulation, all about children being cute and pointy. No matter if you are five months or twenty months down the breastfeeding timeline, if you're ttc again, this is the thread to join! Welcome! Easter Smile

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AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 22:33

Hmm, had a sudden burst of energy and got some jobs done - so totally confused now Confused

Oh, and DD is currently back to really wanting a little sister...it was easier last month when she was adamant she didn't want one... Hmm

Right, copying totally stealing Wax's weaning idea, I now have around 15 'lucky dip' gifts wrapped for DD in a large Disney princess bag. So far I have divided up a play-doh gift set into individual gifts, split a pack of 3 Mr Men bubbles to make three separate gifts, 2 sticker books, 2 purses (she loves to count money! And has way more £ than me! Shock) - so these are all activity based things, that I know she will love, to distract her when she asks for demands boob. I will wait until the bag is full before I try this though, as I don't want to run out Wink

Methinks this thread should be re-tilted 'ttc and trying not to be still breastfeeding' haha Blush Grin

Trinpy · 25/05/2015 21:43

Sorry that was a lot of the word symptom in one post!

Trinpy · 25/05/2015 21:42

Fx for you both Ava and pear. I love a bit of symptom spotting. I think my only symptom from both my pregnancies was lack of af symptoms, so lack if symptoms is a symptom Wink.

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 21:08

Thanks Mary Thanks It helps me to relax hearing these stories ??

MarysPrayer · 25/05/2015 21:03

Definitely Pear. Everyone is different. With dd I had no symptoms at all until a few days after the bfp. Then I had acute, severe and very worrying cramps one evening. Everything was fine though, obviously.

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 20:58

I still have hope then Wink

MarysPrayer · 25/05/2015 20:53

11dpo. Although I don't temp so all these dpos are approximate (based on ic opks))

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 20:49

Thanks Mary. When did the cramps start out of interest? Cramping started with me at 12dpo with ds but u can't remember much feeling before that apart from feeling burpy.

MarysPrayer · 25/05/2015 20:45

Also, tiredness is a way of life for me so I wouldn't have notice that one Grin

MarysPrayer · 25/05/2015 20:44

Also, tiredness is a way of life for me so I wouldn't have notice that one Grin

MarysPrayer · 25/05/2015 20:43

Not really, no pear. I had cramps and felt irritable, just like AF was on the way. The only slight change came at around 12dpo, when I had excessive thirst, a dry mouth and nasal congestion at night time.

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 20:38

Mary did you feel pregnant on your 2ww?

MarysPrayer · 25/05/2015 20:33

Fx for you both Ava and Pear. It's all sounding good. Smile

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 20:31

Ahhhh Ava I soooo know what you mean. I too could not feel less pregnant! I'm pretty sure that last time I was on the 2ww many years a go I didn't have any energy what so ever let alone cook for a family of 4 not including my 3!

AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 20:28

Aww thanks, Mumo! I can't believe I'm in bed already! If AF arrives now you'll all be thinking I'm a really lazy mare Blush haha Smile

Mumof1sofar · 25/05/2015 20:05

I've got everything crossed for you Ava Smile

AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 19:49

Man alive, I'm tired! Sure it's just because we were up super early and had a busy day though ... absolutely not symptom spotting (yawn) Shock

AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 19:03

Haha! I know, Pear, as if the 2ww isn't bad enough as it is - if I felt pg at all I'd be quite excited, but I absolutely don't, just a little tired but aren't we all?!Confused tomorrow is the latest AF can arrive and be a 'normal' cycle for me - any later and I may need to buy more tests....Shock

Hope the rest of your 2ww flies by Wink

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 18:52

Ava - I am keeping everything crossed that AF stays away!!! Shoo shoo AF!!! Confused

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 18:41

Oooooo Ava. That's torture for you Shock

peardrop2 · 25/05/2015 18:40

Evening ladies Wink Thank you so much for letting me vent. I needed that Thanks Monday has gone by in a flash as I've been busy hosting friends so another day gone by ?? Tomorrow is another busy day so this week should speed up! FX Wink

AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 18:39

Won't be long now, Mumo Smile

Still no sign of AF Hmm Trying to stop DH getting his hopes up - I'm sure AF will arrive it's just a matter of when... Hmm

Mumof1sofar · 25/05/2015 16:48

Ava sorry about bfns - they really suck! Could just be too early though.

Yay for ov one & trinpy!

Pear, not long to go now! Vent to us all you need until Fri- the 2ww is so hard!

Cd9 for me & so far still low fertility. Last month I got my high on cd15 though so I'm hoping it won't be too much longer to wait Smile

AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 11:34

stress is not good Hmm

AvaAmulet · 25/05/2015 11:33

You're right Auto, added stress us not good. I try not to be too rigid with temping, otherwise I'd drive myself crazy. I allow myself a three hour temping window and missed a couple of days all together while on hols Wink

Still no sign of AF and I don't feel as greedy hungry as yesterday Confused

I'm so glad I keep the minimum of sticks at home due to my poas addiction or I'd be tempted to keep testing Blush wish it would hurry up and get here though, as I'll need to order more ic opks in time for my next fertile window Hmm x

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