Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Part 6

Woohoo!! That's great news grumpy!! :)

Yay guys I got my drugs!!! He said try not to take them unless I reeeeeally need to but that so many people take diazepam regularly that it's considered safe for occasional use in pregnancy. Phew! I'll feel better having them on me anyway, even if I don't take any.

Oh, not patronising at all Jupiter! It's always good to be reminded that these things take time and are not linear!

grumpy it's a sedating drug (technically an anti-histamine) which we use for anxiety.

Dancing I'm sorry that grief is so familiar to you (and hope my last post came across okay and not patronising when you know these feelings so well) You are so brave and brilliant xx

Mummy you're a star! Hope you're feeling ok this cycle.

Grumpy I really hope you get the news you want!!

I have a long history with grief. My first husband died when I was young (no sympathy required, it was a long time ago) so I know it's completely normal to feel ok one minute and then be a wreck the next. (I know the circumstances are very different!)

Jupiter definitely eat all the carbs. Whatever helps is good. And it's never complaining!! This is what we're here for. It definitely sucks!

My dentist is nagging me to go for a checkup. Annoyed that I'm going to have to pay even though I can afford it and it shouldn't be more than a checkup.

Jupiter thanks is that an anti anxiety or anti sickness thing?

Thanks mummy it's good to know the wine I had in the TWW (well 10 day wait) was not a concern! Although I'll be extra careful now, I had no idea it was most relevant/risky in weeks 4 to 12.

Oh wow grumpy, good luck! Remember promethazine as a back up option if he refuses x

Currently in waiting room at GP waiting to see him for the Valium verdict 🤞🏼

Dancing ohh the shitty grief train :( I’m so sorry you’re having a bad day. Let yourself feel it my lovely. I remember reading a poem that describes grief as a tidal wave that will suddenly crash down on you, but as time goes on the waves get a little bit smaller and more manageable

Thanks for the all the advice guys, eating little and often really helps. Although only carbs are appealing at the moment - aghhh to being a million stone heavier when I do give birth. buzz sorry that it’s caught you too and Tigger that it’s come back. To be honest it hasn’t been dreadful, just waves occasionally. Unfortunately feels like it might be ramping up a bit and the worst will definitely be yet to come. Not wanting to moan though as I’m really lucky to be in this position at all. Oh Tigger you aren’t moaning, it sounds absolutely dreadful especially coupled with flipping hay fever. Hope you’re okay and looking after yourself.

Penguin sorry AF has properly started. If it’s red blood then apparently it counts as CD1 - roll on your fertile week :)

parnsips, exciting! any sign of AF? Don’t worry about the drinking etc, embryo not even attached to your blood supply at that point :)

seven how are you feeling? You have so much time, don’t worry, you’re body is just adjusting after being on the pill. It took my friend 10 months before she even started ovulating again and she’s just had her little girl - so it can vary. Don’t worry, am sure there is nothing wrong xx

otters hope you sleep better tonight, stupid AF - onwards to the next cycle. Is your GP upping your clomid this month?

JB amazing weight loss, you should be so proud! Well done!

redpony hope you’re okay after the dentist.. nothing worse. My wisdom teeth periodically give me problems, definitely need to sort that at some point. Maybe straight after giving birth so dental treatment still free..

Hi mummy, am feeling very positive for you this cycle!

embryo.asu.edu/pages/developmental-timeline-alcohol-induced-birth-defects

This is a good link regarding alcohol during the embryonic stage and fetal stage.

Evening ladies,
Thinking of you a lot dancing you will grieve and it's normal.

Sorry for the BFNs. It's bloody shit.
DS was ill this morning, dripping with sweat and a low temp.. had a good nap and some nurofen.. he was like a new child.

I'm 4dpo today. Had some left sided discomfort this morning and at the moment like a nipping sensation in general low abdomen. Too early to be symptom spotting 😂 Still taking baby aspirin.

I'm counting down the days to annual leave.. 3 shifts and 1 study day to go. The unit is so busy right now I need time off, its killing me.

Regarding exercise in pregnancy, the general consensus is keep active and continue what you normally do.. if you ran marathons continue, cycling, etc etc. Just be aware you may need to adjust as time goes on as you grow and lose your centre of gravity. I did a session in the Manchester velodrome when I was 7weeks pregnant, morning sickness had just kicked in 🤢 I looked after a woman who was a kick boxing teacher, she did a session the night before she went into labour. Active women tend to do better in labour.
Alcohol wise.. HCPs are supposed to advocate no alcohol in pregnancy, guidance changes all the time. On a recent study day on embryology I found out alcohol affect the embryo well before a woman will know she is pregnant.. obviously this varies greatly and most babies are fine but always good to have at the back of your mind

You're not a bad girlfriend at all! There's no way to know if she's even right! Hopefully she's better adjusted for next cycle!!

Dancing, Ovia is counting today as CD1... next AF due 9th May?! She's completely moved my fertile week for the last cycle so we didn't dtd at any time within it I'm a bad girlfriend

:( boo. Sorry penguin. I would probably say cd1 today. Who knows what Ovia might do with the info!

Haha dancing, I agree about unsure what to wish parsnips so I'll just send her some !

AF is here! Very light but it's definitely more than spotting now... should I call today CD1?

Parsnips not sure whether to hope AF shows up or stays away! But hope you get an answer before your weekend so you're not stressed!!

Impressive jb. I'm starting at a much better position this time (unless I eat too much chocolate over Easter!)

Just dieting using mfp Hb, didn't have time to exercise when I was writing up my dissertation. No excuses now though so dragging my ass back to gym on Saturday for body combat. Got half a stone to go but will get there!

Excellent weight loss Jb, you've been quieting powering on through!! Is it diet or exercise or both?

Poor you Red hope it all got sorted... dentist in my top three of fears!

Glad you've got coping mechanisms dancing also very normal to have moments where you're a mess, take all the time x x

Keep us posted on knicker watch parsnips (my phone typed knocker watch 😂)

dancing so sorry, it's shit. Be kind to yourself it's totally normally to grieve

JB well done on the weight loss - I would be eating cake in celebration!

Red I also hate the dentist. I think it's overexposure since I had braces. I even pulled the still runny mould putty out of my mouth once - it took ages to pick all the bits out of my mouth, face and hair 🙈 I hope your appointment goes well!

Buzz tigger Jupiter hope the sickness eases!!

Seven sorry for the BFN! Fx you get your BFP soon xx

Parsnips it only takes once can't wait for you to POAS!

MrsC not heard from you in a while how are you?

Buzz, tigger, Jupiter... Hope you all feel better soon!

I really can't imagine how you must feel dancing Sending you lots of love and hugs xx

Well done on the weight loss jb!

Great job on the weight loss jb

redpony good luck at the dentist. I hate dentists too!

dancing you are doing amazing, sending lots of warm thoughts and well wishes your way

buzz jupiter tigger hope you're all feeling better soon!

Well done JB!

I am sorry for BFN seven

Had to go to the emergency dentist this morning as my tooth implant somehow moved last night & i had a couple mm gap between gum & tooth?! Too nearly an hour to get fixed up. I'm petrified of dentists too!