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Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Thread 7

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HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 06/04/2017 08:21

We are a bunch of ladies who are either

  • humping (TTC)
  • by humping yet (waiting to TTC)
  • humped (BFP)

And everything in between!

We've had 8 BFPs since January (and counting!) and we love a bit of lucky lube and a squinter on 9DPO - come and join the madness!

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HeyJupiter · 09/04/2017 08:11

Tigger I am so moved by your post. Thank you for writing.. its was absolutely okay to do so because we care so much and so pleased you feel able to express those feelings here. I can't imagine the pain but so pleased your wonderful oh is there (and work are being supportive.) Have a beautiful, restful and simple day in your garden Flowers x

Penguin27 · 09/04/2017 08:03

You're a very brace, strong woman Tigger. I hope you're able to get the closure you need tomorrow so that you can start to heal and move forward. It's good to hear that your work is being supportive. Take care of yourself Cake

Parastars · 09/04/2017 07:20

Tigger not at all, I found it so helpful to talk about it and still do, but only really chat to a very small amount of people in real life so this is hugely important. I completely understand how you are feeling and it's important we stick together! No bad memories...it is still shit of course, but I do feel better now than I did and I found out 3 weeks ago today. We have to be positive and try to look forwards, but we will always remember our babes ❤

Have a gorgeous day in the sunshine everyone. I was woken up by the cat, think she wants to go and play Smile

Tigger83 · 09/04/2017 07:02

Morning all thanks so much for your kind thoughts and words. Im finding it pretty shit at the moment it's really hard because I'm still carrying the baby I can't get any closure just get. The cramps are starting to get worse on and off.

It's the weirdest feeling, I said to the sonographer that I knew it was going to be bad news but it still kicks you in the gut when they tell you. The cruelest thing of all was although my boobs stopped hurting (which I should have taken more notice of I guess) I felt nauseous the whole way through, it was only Thursday afternoon it stopped.

Hoping to potter about in the garden a bit today but too worried to go to far from home in case it starts properly. I'm back to epu on Monday and I'm hoping I can go down the surgical route as at least then I might get the closure I so desperately need.

Work are being amazing, taking Monday to Thursday off then off for Easter.

I haven't cried any more yet, don't think I've got any more tears to shed. I'm strong and I will get through this, forever in my heart I'll carry a little space for my baby who was not to be.

I'm really sorry if I shouldn't have posted or if it scares people it wasn't my intention. I've had so much love and support from you all I just really wanted to be honest about everything as it might help someone who's going through the same thing. This is my way of drawing my line in the sand and after Monday I'm hoping that things can only get better.

I hope you all have a beautiful sunny day. grumpy I'm glad you're home safe and sound and the flights were ok, Jupiter hope you're taking plenty of time to relax to get you through the symptoms. Dancing para I hope my journey isn't dragging up bad memories for you, you're both such strong amazing women. Everyone thanks for the beautiful messages of love and support, I showed my oh and he was as blown away as I've been, you've made a hard time that little bit better.

HbH · 08/04/2017 21:37

In bed too! Jupiter that quote you popped up earlier is SPOT ON!

Ah two weeks will fly by dancing and you can have the longest hottest soak known to man!

Just shared my name list with DH & he's totally on board with my top girl's name! He outright discounted quite a few (but when he said them out loud i could see they were a bit silly in context!!) Boys list definitely needs some work!

DancingUnicorn · 08/04/2017 21:00

Glad you're almost home Grumpy hope you get straight to sleep! I would also love a bath! I was told to wait a fortnight... Definitely going to indulge before I start trying again!

TheGrumpySquirrel · 08/04/2017 20:34

Buzz I will but I need to go on the web version as I don't think we can PM on the app? I know what you mean about the bath worries I really want one but Luke warm just ain't worth it! And I want a big Campari with prosecco and ice!

Thanks Jupiter and dancing I'm almost home now thankfully, DH picked us up from airport. Feet up and in bed asap! 😴

buzzmoon · 08/04/2017 20:24

Hi all! Been in the garden all day after taking my mum for her endoscopy appointment, I didn't realise that's another thing we have to go through!

grumpy and parnsips also an insta addict over here 🙋🏽 PM me yours if you want! 😊 I started 100 happy days yesterday parsnips, it's such a good idea! Think I might struggle everyday but I suppose that's the point, find happiness in the small things!

Sorry you're feeling rough jupiter :( hope it eases for us soon. I had a bath earlier and was so worried about the temperature, I hope Keith's not overheated.

laura I was taking it either in the morning or evening, I'm not sure if it makes a difference. The packet does say to have it with a meal.

Did anyone win on the national today??

Parastars · 08/04/2017 20:19

You're all so lovely ❤

Tigger been thinking of you lots today. Hope you are ok.

Hope you have all been able to enjoy some of this beautiful sunshine today. HeyJupiter I know what you mean about the vitamin D, I thought the same thing!

HeyJupiter · 08/04/2017 20:14

grumpy loads of sympathy for the exhaustion. Saw this today and thought of us all..

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HeyJupiter · 08/04/2017 20:13

Hb I was the same about a week ago (I'm 7 weeks today) but the last few days I've felt really rough. Nausea really not bad but just feel run down, grotty, low energy and blah. Boobs very sore and skin quite bad. Horrible but can't complain. Hope you continue to feel pretty good.

Glad you've all had lovely days too! :)

DancingUnicorn · 08/04/2017 19:27

Laura a lot of people had recommended taking it all in the evenings to avoid nausea.

I was wondering, my b complex also has folic acid in, so I avoided taking them together. Does having a little more folic acid cause any issues? I started taking everything again today, after a week of rebellion!

I had a day of shopping. Probably went a bit ott, but screw it. Feel sorry for my credit card! Also feeling completely wiped out today, so now napping on the sofa!

Glad so many people have been out and about enjoying the sunshine.

Fx the nausea holds off for you grumpy. Hope the flight back is ok!

TheGrumpySquirrel · 08/04/2017 19:10

Thanks parsnips it's been emotionally and physically tiring but was a beautiful service and glad I could be there for my mum.
That sounds like an amazing weekend! Would love to share insta details via PM if you are comfortable with that, I'm addicted!

xlaura · 08/04/2017 17:39

Mummy/Buzz/Confused perfect thanks for clearing that one. So I need to get Zinc and Folic acid inside of me then? I struggle taking Folic it make me so sick..was taking some hair supplements and you wouldn't even believe the symptoms. Also can't have B12 because it speeds up my metabolism and makes me shed weight like you'd not believe!

Are you supposed to take Folic acid and Zinc in the morn or can I get away with taking it in the eve? (Maybe a full stomach may help with the sickness perhaps?)

HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 08/04/2017 17:34

Ah bless you grumpy - I'm sure you're exhausted. Hope it all went well. I've had a nice weekend showing our friend round Dubai. He is a photography geek like me so I've been hunting out all the best spots. My instagram is on point this weekend.

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TheGrumpySquirrel · 08/04/2017 17:33

Jupiter there was a bit of sun here earlier and I immediately ran outside to feel some rays on my face! So light deprived & skin is terrible - can't wait for a bit more sun

TheGrumpySquirrel · 08/04/2017 17:32

Hb and otters glad you are enjoying the sun. I'm waiting with DD to board our plane back to London. Looking forward to a relaxing day tomorrow.

I'm 5 weeks tomorrow and the tiredness has hit me like a ton of bricks. Hope to recover in time for my work trip and not get nausea, I don't think I could handle it while travelling.

HbH · 08/04/2017 17:06

This sun is beautiful!! It doesnt take much to please us Brits!!

Worked this morning, then went to an art exhibition at the exhibition space we had our wedding reception in, drink at a pub on the canal & just picked up my new car!! Busy but good! Just waiting for DH to get back from work to see if he wants to BBQ!

What are you folks up to?

Has anyone else had a pregnancy 'lull' around 6 weeks? Dont feel as hideously drained, back not as bad, no nausea yet... is it bad that i want some of these to happen to remind me it's still going on?! Is it the calm before the storm? Hmm

Tigger & Dancing

HeyJupiter · 08/04/2017 16:51

Hope you've had a lovely bbq otters, that sounds gorgeous. I've been sitting in the sunshine all afternoon - might not need my vit D supplement tonight! Hope everyone else is having a nice day x

penguinsandotters · 08/04/2017 13:00

tigger take all the time you need and as others have said we are all here for you ❤❤❤
Hope everyone else is enjoying the lovely weather today. Any exciting plans? We are going to have our first BBQ of the year. Happy weekend all x

HeyJupiter · 08/04/2017 11:46

I'm sure you're not okay dancing, but glad work are being supportive. Can't imagine what you, Tigger and para must be feeling. Hope you can have some peaceful time in the sunshine today.

I'm sitting in the garden looking at the tulips my friend planted. I love spring.

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buzzmoon · 08/04/2017 11:39

Wow dancing I can't believe you've been back to work! I don't think I'd be able to even think about work, but I suppose it's a bit of a distraction. Are you up to much this weekend? Thinking of you and tigger and para ❤️

DancingUnicorn · 08/04/2017 11:33

Thanks Jupiter. I'm not really ok, but I know that I will be. It's been a really tough week. Work were kind enough to let me go home after a few hours yesterday. I'm hoping next week will be easier.

Penguin27 · 08/04/2017 11:25

Hey ladies, hope you're all enjoying this beautiful sunshine! Seven that sounds like a lovely chat with your friends last night Grin

HeyJupiter · 08/04/2017 11:08

We absolutely do all have each other orange and seven Flowers So lovely too seven that you could have a good chat with your friend about ttc. Just saying it all out loud feels great :)

How are you today Dancing? Thinking of you x

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