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TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!

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Fivebyfive2 · 19/04/2019 08:39

Hi all, thought as it's Bank Holiday and thread 15 was 900 plus I'd start a new one, hope that's OK??

Copying tags from when @starkid updated them all the other day.

Hope this works as I've not created a thread before!!

@Jessikka - 28 Cycle 4
@starkid - 29 Cycle 8
@MrsAW2018 - 24 Cycle 10
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@MrsH497 - 32 Cycle 5
@MrsR16 - 26 Cycle 9
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@Granddesigns - 32 cycle 5
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@Lifesforlivingandloving - 32 Cycle 1
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Fivebyfive2 · 30/04/2019 18:27

@MrsH47, yes I think so?! Xx

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MrsH497 · 30/04/2019 18:21

Ladies please tell me you can see this

MrsEG · 30/04/2019 17:50

@LikeTheFruit That sounds awful! I hope you’re feeling a lot better now. Hot water bottle and chocolate with your feet up I hope!

@starkid I’m not sure what the Dr will ask to be honest, maybe take them with you just in case (like you say, just take pics of them etc)? Really hope you get some answers and help from them soon!

@LokiCat Ahh enjoy Endgame it’s soo good!

@Fivebyfive2 Ha I love it!! It was bloody freezing when we went I was nearly blown off Giants Causeway!! Worth it though!

1DPO.... does the TWW always go this slow?!! Haha. Have hidden my FRERs, all with DH so I actually don’t know where they are. Time to while the time away!

Fivebyfive2 · 30/04/2019 15:57

@MrsEG, omg we did the GOT tour in Belfast a couple of year ago, it was fab!! We dressed up and had fake sword fights on the beach!! And saw the cave where the Smoke Baby was born!! Xx

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LikeTheFruit · 30/04/2019 13:19

Thanks @LokiCat A couple of neurogenic plus and paracetamol and I'm grand now. Need to remember to take them before I leave for work next time!

LokiCat · 30/04/2019 12:24

@Dollywilde it is a very emotional journey. When AF has turned up previously I'm just counting down the days till my fertility week is round again. I'm glad you're feeling better today and I hope the period pain subsides!

@Keyboard91 sorry for your BFN! Hopefully it turns into a BFP soon. I hope everything goes okay at the appointment tomorrow! Better to be safe and get things checked out.

@MrsEG well done for four days! DH would be complaining about being tired by now! I'm sure it should be enough (but never hurts to DTD if the energy is there 👀) - fingers crossed you've caught the ovulation!

@Tropicana1 I hope AF stays away!

@LikeTheFruit Oh bless you, I hope you're okay! Sorry AF turned up and I hope the pain passes soon. ❤️

@starkid I hope you're appointment goes well on Friday. I'm not sure what's notes would be useful, but I wanted to mention that I sometimes find it useful to write down questions I have in mind. As I always forgot what I wanted to ask once I'm at the actual appointment!

Going to cinema tonight to watch endgame finally! Probably grab dinner beforehand. Make full use of Meerkat 2 for 1 Movies and Meals! 😂

starkid · 30/04/2019 09:33

Hi everyone (GoT was sooo good last night, amiright?? Nearly cried 😂)

So I've got my docs appointment Friday, and I'm wondering if I should be taking anything with me e.g. some kind of notes? I took a photo of the back of both our vitamins in case the doctor asks what specific supplements we're taking, but not sure what else they'll ask that I should have answers to on hand...?

LikeTheFruit · 30/04/2019 09:29

Morning all

Well AF is well and truly here. I've just spent half hour on toilet floor at work after having to run off to vomit and nearly fainting. Sat with all my clothes off except underwear as hot flush took hold. I haven't had as bad period pain since before I went on pill 10 years ago.
Hoping this is a sign of maybe cycles being very healthy and thus ready to be impregnated! 😂😂

Keyboard91 · 30/04/2019 08:23

@Tropicana1 it’s normally that but I have a neurological condition so when I ask for an urgent appointment they have to give me one so I’ll make use of that as don’t do it very often

MrsEG · 30/04/2019 08:18

@Tropicana1 Ha I know, I’ll literally try anything at this stage! DH was watching me like WHAT are you doing?! Although some sources say that all it will probably do is give me the 💩 Will keep everything crossed that AF stays well away for you!

MrsEG · 30/04/2019 08:15

@Fivebyfive2 @LokiCat I bloody well hope so! Can’t decide whether to DTD tonight or not too - done 4 nights on the trot now, surely that’s enough? Poor DH looked drained last night (literally and figuratively!!) @Fivebyfive2 Enjoy Wales! We did the GoT tour in belfast - definitely pretended I was in a scene the whole time!

@KatBeCool Ooh what’s your theory? I have no idea what’s going to happen next!

@Dollywilde TTC is an emotional rollercoaster and there’s no way to be prepared for it at all. I was such a normal rational woman this time last year!!

@Keyboard91 it’s definitely best to get it checked - as you say, chances are it’s absolutely nothing (none of mine were painful either, which is a good sign!) but always best to know for sure. Sorry about the BFN but it’s early days yet.

Tropicana1 · 30/04/2019 08:13

Damn my stubby little thumbs always posting too soon!

@MrsEG haha well done for forcing down the pineapple core! If you get pregnant this month you know we'll all be doing the same next month 😂

AF due tomorrow and I'm starting to get my usual early cramping and lower backache so probably not going to test now unless I'm late

Tropicana1 · 30/04/2019 08:08

@Keyboard91 sorry for the BFN, hopefully it will change to a BFP! Also you're so lucky you can get a doctors appointment so quickly! I have to wait 2-3 weeks at mine!

@cupcakesandglitter sorry AF is on the way, take care of yourself and hope the little break does you good! Xx

Keyboard91 · 30/04/2019 07:54

@Fivebyfive2 @FlapJackered @MrsEG @LokiCat @KatBeCool thank you all. It’s still there this morning. I can’t get an appointment today as there is no chance I can leave work. My mum has had 3 cysts drained so it’s likely if it’s not hormonal to be that (although the lump itself does not hurt when I press) but I will get it checked out tomorrow hopefully just in case. Don’t want to risk anything.

@cupcakesandglitter I’m sorry sweetie :( I really hope some self care helps you to process this and we will be here when you feel ready to come back. Sending big hugs your way.

Tested this morning (11-12dpo) as AF is due tomorrow and I felt nauseous last night. BFN. Had a little blob of thick snot like CM when I wiped. Still feel icky today, half of my toast is at home uneaten and I drove to work feeling sicky. Still feel off now. A student gave me a cream egg yesterday (my FAVE) and it’s still on my desk which my DP does not believe. One minute I think I’m PG and the next I think I’m not. I’m really emotional - currently sat in my classroom crying - which is not normal for me. And I’m very easy overwhelmed. I’m used to a high stress job and never ending to do list and pressure about student attainment and can usually deal with it fairly well. But not the last couple of days :/

Dollywilde · 30/04/2019 07:28

Lots of love @cupcakesandglitter

Felt really bummed out yesterday, work is mega busy and had dreadful period pain that ibuprofen didn’t really help much with. Feeling a bit better today but just hate that it takes so long before you can try again, cant belief we have to wait another month. I know I’m being ridiculous as we’ve only just started but I think I’d underestimated the emotional side of TTC. Blah.

I’d told myself that I was going to take the more relaxed approach this month like you @marleym28 ... but just ordered a bumper pack of OPKs. Go figure!

KatBeCool · 30/04/2019 01:02

@MrsEG I loved the last episode of Game of Thrones, can't wait for the next one. I have one theory that I want to see if it happens.

@cupcakesandglitter take care of yourself!

@Keyboard91 if it feels like a lump, have it seen asap. Better it be false alarm than something serious. FX it's nothing.

Marleym28 · 29/04/2019 23:18

@FlapJackered twinnies! I don't think I am going to test tbh. If AF is late then I will.
The last couple of cycles I've really hooked onto every small symptom which was a fair few that I don't usually get (/probably didn't notice pre TTC) and it was BFN. This month I have no symptoms, although on the positive it's making me feel less crazy than the past couple.

Am just trying to be a bit more relaxed as I felt so disheartened when I got AF last month.

I say all that but give me until tomorrow as I'm sure I'll be peeing on sticks in no time ;)

Keep me posted on how you get on. All my fingers are crossed for us!

Fivebyfive2 · 29/04/2019 22:57

@MrsEG, well hopefully between allllll the well times sex and the, ahem, interesting, food choices, you've got all the bases covered?! 😀🤞

I'm feeling the urge to test... No real reason, just the usual temptation. Am determined to stay strong. Only 9dpo, must wait until Sunday. Assuming af doesn't arrive.

Guys, I'm soooo gonna be pretending I'm in game of thrones while we're visiting castles in Wales at the weekend!!

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LokiCat · 29/04/2019 22:41

@cupcakesandglitter oh I'm so sorry AF is making an appearance. I hope some time away does you some good. Take care of yourself ❤️

@Keyboard91 as others have said, I think if it's something that's worrying you then book an appointment straight away and tell them you're TTC and could potentially be pregnant. If you think you'll be able to wait a few days, then book one till after you've tested? I hope everything is okay xx

@MrsEG haha the things we go through whilst TTC! I don't think our DH/DPs will ever understand! I hope it all helps!! xx

MrsEG · 29/04/2019 22:05

Ovulation day and I’ve honestly just eaten the core of a pineapple. DH looked at me like I was eating human flesh. I’ve officially crossed in to the ‘believing the old wives tales’ territory of TTC! For the record, pretty tough to eat but I managed it! Got a big bag of Brazil nuts to munch through on my TWW now too... sweet lord what have I become

MrsEG · 29/04/2019 21:44

@FlapJackered @Fivebyfive2 Soo Good! DH is now on his second viewing haha!

@cupcakesandglitter Oh I’m so sorry. Take some time for yourself and look after yourself xx

@Keyboard91 So I’ve had many lumps, and I would go to the GP now if I was you. It takes about 2 weeks for your appointment at the hospital and you’ll know for sure by then. Just tell the GP you are TTC, they can advise if it could just be a symptom of that; they’ll know from the feel. But from my experience it takes a few weeks to be seen and you want the peace of mind! But also, try not to worry - I have had 8 (!!) lumps aspirated over the past 10 years, all benign cysts with nothing to worry about.

@LokiCat So cute!! Our dog currently looks exactly the same after his late night walk!! What a life, eh?!

FlapJackered · 29/04/2019 21:29

Omg GOT was sooooo good!!! I want to watch the next episode now! Apparently that episode took 55 nights of filming. 😬

@cupcakesandglitter I am so sorry, our bodies really do have a special kind of way to fuck us over. Take all the time you need lovely ❤️

@Keyboard91 I would probably wait too. I am sure it is nothing to worry about, but if you are worried and seeing someone will make you feel better then I would go. X

@Marleym28 dpo twins! I am good thanks! I try to ignore any symptoms now as my body definitely tries to mess with me as I have had far more symptoms on my bfn months than the month I got my mc bfp. Are you feeling ok? What date will you test do you think?

Fivebyfive2 · 29/04/2019 21:16

@cupcakesandglitter, sorry to hear af is on her way. Take care and definitely pop back when you're ready xxx

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Fivebyfive2 · 29/04/2019 21:14

@keyboard91, I'd wait a a few days to be honest. If you're pg you'll be calling your gp anyway. If af comes, you can always call if it's still there?? Xx

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cupcakesandglitter · 29/04/2019 21:02

Hey guys so I won't be testing on weds. My boobs are bursting but my pre-AF spotting has arrived, which means AF will be here on Wednesday... I'm gonna keep off Mumsnet for a bit and look after myself, but I'll be popping back to see how you all get on - good luck to everyone testing xxxx