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SQUARE ONE'RS TO GRADUATES! Morale & energy is low, but we will not be beaten, BFPs WILL be achieved in this here thread!

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Tee4me · 06/08/2017 19:08

Roll call:

Tee4me: 34 years old
TTC: #2 since December 2015
DC: DS nearly 5 years old
x2 early MCs
Diagnosed with high level of activated NK cells with positive result for Antinuclear Antibodies plus Hypothyroidism.
About to embark on 1st cycle with medication (from ovulation).
CD7 and gearing up for FW!

Welcoming original square-oner's and any newbies battling along and in need some support x

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Tee4me · 15/08/2017 08:19

⭐️ CD16, Cycle 20 or 21, 3 or 4 dpo ⭐️

Wow Mimi! Just over a week to go, eeeekkkk!!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Yes I'm feeling good. I've been on the Thyroxine for 3 weeks now, and I must say, I'm feeling quite lifted. Much less lethargic in the mornings and generally more energy throughout the day. Could just be my optimism and excitement for the new TTC plan, but I know Hypothyroidism can make you feel low in many respects, so I just wonder if that medication was just what I needed, regardless of TTC. I actually feel like a new woman.
I'm also on day 4 of the steroids and so far no ill effects from that. Lots of women report weight gain and bloating, so I'm being very careful and have been going on my exercise bike for 20mins a day (don't want to do anything too strenuous) and also keeping check that I'm not eating more.
Have to take a FRER next Tuesday 😬😬😬

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Mimilicious013 · 15/08/2017 07:47

I'm fine @tee, thanks. I have a scan on the 23rd , am so excited. I have been lucky this time around. It seems l had more symptoms when I was ttc than l have now lol.

How is the medication, hope it's not making you sick?

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Tee4me · 15/08/2017 07:09

Morning Mimi, how are you? Have you had your bookings appointment yet? When is your scan? Hope you've been feeling ok x

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Mimilicious013 · 15/08/2017 06:19

Hope you enjoyed your anniversary @kate Flowers

Hie @jam and @tee. Hope you are okay.

Jamon · 14/08/2017 23:12

Happy wedding anniversary Kate!

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Tee4me · 14/08/2017 20:18

Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs Physics!
Hope you have an enjoyable meal with lots of post dinner bonking! x

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physicskate · 13/08/2017 09:37

Jam - I'd be getting excited at this point if I were you which is dangerous. Low expectations and all... we are Dtd every other day. I don't opk until cd 18... maybe this is why I think they suspect some pcos?

How bad is this: even ovia is telling me to go to a doctor!!?

Third wedding anniversary tomorrow so we're off to Leeds for a slap up meal. Should be nice as long as I can stop thinking about this!!!

Jamon · 12/08/2017 19:11

Kate that is a long wait for egg, how annoying. Are you keeping an eye on OPKs or having regular sex in case?

Protocol - don't know yet. Our kick off appointment is in 10 days so will find out more then. I can't wait but at the same time starting to get scared about the outcome. I feel like IVF is the last resort. Want to approach it positively but not see it as a guarantee.

Tee I get a bit bamboozled by all the supplement advice. I just take pregnacare currently. I'll definitely think about more B3 and baby aspirin but will see what our consultant recommends as don't want to overload myself with stuff.

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Tee4me · 12/08/2017 18:16

Thanks girls.

GP booked for Friday. I've printed off a fact sheet from British Thyroid Foundation which clearly states TSH should be

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physicskate · 12/08/2017 17:53

Me too Jam!

Wanted to see how you're getting on with the thyroxine? Have you seen your GP yet?

Cd 12 so at least a week to go until ov! I really really really hate these longer cycles... I've started taking vit B again, but pretty sure that made my cycles even longer when I took it before... so now thinking maybe only from (eventual) bfp?

Jam, how are you getting on? are you long or short protocol do you know yet?

Jamon · 12/08/2017 17:23

Well done tee and mr tee I've got a good feeling about you this month x

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Tee4me · 12/08/2017 12:17

Morning all,
How is everybody?
I've kicked off the steroid plan today! Think I ovulated yesterday as had a positive opk Thursday. Was positive yesterday too though so guess the egg could drop today. CD13 and we DTD CD7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13. DH has been an absolute trooper, even instigating this morning's bonk, so massive brownie points to him. We've done everything we can so I'm doing my absolute best to relax and let the TTC Gods decide if this is our month. Stress and worry will do more harm than good x

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Mimilicious013 · 12/08/2017 05:58

Congratulations @nimisha 🎊🎉🎊.hope all goes well for you hun. Really hope the bfps keep rolling.

Hie @mama, it's nice to hear from you. Did af stay away?

Happy Saturday everyone Flowers

Footy1 · 11/08/2017 23:55

Congratulations Nim! Wow such good news this week! So pleased for you and really hope it will all be fine this time. SmileCakeBear

Nimisha · 10/08/2017 21:11

I might take a multivitamin with niacin, I've usually just stuck with vitamin d and folic acid.

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Tee4me · 10/08/2017 18:03

Yes I heard about B3 today! Looked up the supplement up on Healthspan (trust them most on vitamin front) and their high strength B complex contains 100nrv B3. Checked out my multivit which has 125nrv of B3, so hoping that covers it for me?? Interesting reports though, linked to preventing miscarriage too x

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physicskate · 10/08/2017 16:32

Oh Nim that is great news!!! Fingers crossed!!!

Cd 10 here Tee! Haven't even started fw yet!

Went out with a mate today and touched on a few things... she said I needed to really kick ass with exercising a bit more. Day 4? Of vegan diet and I've lost some weight already, so that's nice. Well into 'normal' BMI now!

Did anyone else read about niacin (B3) on the BBC today? Thoughts!?

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Tee4me · 10/08/2017 14:40

Oh Nim congratulations!! I think of you often as you were in a similar boat to me with the MCs. Fingers crossed for a sticky one. How funny the last 2 BFPs on this thread were from those on a break!!

CD11 for me and looking like an early ovulation! Got a peak opk today, so expecting ovulation tomorrow. DTD CD7, 8, 10 so far. Will jump DH tonight and tomorrow, hopefully Saturday too. Will start the steroids tomorrow too x

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Nimisha · 10/08/2017 14:16

No idea why that posted twice

Nimisha · 10/08/2017 14:16

No idea why that posted twice

Jamon · 10/08/2017 14:15

Congratulations nim all the best with this one Flowers

Nimisha · 10/08/2017 14:13

Hi all,

Nimisha
38
Ttc #3
2 mmc 10 and 6 weeks.
Cycle _ no idea, trying for 16 months so far

Frantically trying to get ready for my holiday on Saturday, all inclusive for 2 weeks (think wine at lunch, cocktails the works!). Felt a bit dizzy on Tuesday, bought a test and lo and behold, pregnant! Not quite a bfp more a feint little line but definitely positive.

So sods law. No alcohol for me. DH is amused more than anything. I'm trying not to get my hopes up with 2 miscarriages in a row under my belt, but I thought you girls would like to know. Only dtd twice in fw in the end. Wasn't actually trying this month.

Nimisha · 10/08/2017 14:13

Hi all,

Nimisha
38
Ttc #3
2 mmc 10 and 6 weeks.
Cycle _ no idea, trying for 16 months so far

Frantically trying to get ready for my holiday on Saturday, all inclusive for 2 weeks (think wine at lunch, cocktails the works!). Felt a bit dizzy on Tuesday, bought a test and lo and behold, pregnant! Not quite a bfp more a feint little line but definitely positive.

So sods law. No alcohol for me. DH is amused more than anything. I'm trying not to get my hopes up with 2 miscarriages in a row under my belt, but I thought you girls would like to know. Only dtd twice in fw in the end. Wasn't actually trying this month.

Mamabooksbabynumber2 · 10/08/2017 12:56

Wow wow congrats mimi!!!

I had taken a somewhat break this month from obsessing whilst still dtd 3rd and just had a bfn 1 day after af due. Feeling fed up.

Now on to cycle 7 plus last year I think we got to about cycle 5 before we had a break.

Sending lots of love to u all

Mimilicious013 · 10/08/2017 11:18

@jam, you also need to stay positive Smile , you just never know with these bodies. You just might be surprised fx tx😉

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