TTC First Baby Thread 20

@LokiCat - what a guy! It’s great that he’s so supportive (that’s not even sarcasm!) I know the men get something out of it too, but if it was the other way around and I was required on demand, I don’t know if I’d take it as well 😂

@Lozzlepop - you’re right, it does give you loads of energy! By the time we get in from the gym (usually 8.30pm) I go through about an hour peak of hyper-ness, followed by a crash (and bed!)

It’s such a nice day here, I might try and get DH to go for some impromptu al fresco dinner tonight 😊

@LikeTheFruit Exactly! Plus I think it would be a lovely bday surprise for DP (totally setting myself up for a fall here) Haha they were ok last time, I don't think they like white cars 😂

@ELW85 it really has hasn't it! I just go as I can't commit any other times with an almost 2 hour commute the uncertainty of the traffic means I couldn't ever book a class in and ensure I could go constantly, it is a pain but I feel it makes me more alert in the afternoon! Its near Stirling ☺️

@LokiCat oh amazing I would love to go there, my friend is doing a day out there this week where she gets to feed the tigers! Haha yes the monkeys can be very cheeky 😉 yes please I will welcome all the distractions that I can!

@Lozzlepop oh not heard of Blair Drummond, but will check it out! I love a good safari. We did Longleat last year and that was amazing. Although DH was worried driving through the monkeys section. One was jumping on the back wipers of the car infront of us and bent it!!
That makes sense. We're here for distraction till the weekend :)

@ELW85 thanks! I told DH last night that I think I ovulated on Monday night and he said 'well what are you waiting for??' And pulled me upstairs to make sure we're covered 😂
Yay glad you're you got your static smiley! Time for some well deserved rest after all the deeds you've done!
Haha great comparison of AF to Ursula! I hated her!

Thank you @cupcakesandglitter - exercise is definitely helping to keep me sane at the moment!

@PippaPug - so exciting!! I know you’re feeling it at the moment, but it really is the best day ever, and seeing everything you’ve both worked really hard to plan come into place is a great feeling. Plus the cake, haha!
The gym was great thanks, but taking a night off tonight. I need a bit of downtime.

If AF was Disney, it would resemble the sea witch from The Little Mermaid, I reckon!
Was she called Ursula?

@LokiCat - brilliant news on your temps going up again! Just a super-late Ov and it definitely sounds like you’ve got all bases covered :)

@orangeloo - I guess the good news is your progesterone is fine, but I totally get why you’d feel apprehensive about it after a year.
It’s great that all the tests and scans are normal, so it should happen any cycle now! Lots to look forward to- happy new house, how exciting!!

@Lozzlepop - it has been the longest week ever! I don’t know how you gym it on a lunchtime, but good on you!
Not heard of Blair Drummond but certainly will check it out - DH would love it!

Finally got the static smiley today and took a night off last night; it’s tiring work, this TTC business!

Have a wonderful Wednesday all :)

@Lozzlepop I know. I kicked myself every time I tested early and got BFN. I would rather have just had AF. Hope your car survives the monkeys!

@LikeTheFruit its such a fun day out, we took a picnic last time and we honestly had a ball! I think I just don't want to set myself up for a disappointment!

@Lozzlepop Blair Drummond! Not been there in years. Have very fond memories of the flying fox! Admiring your willpower!

Morning!

@LokiCat sorry I seemed to have missed your message last night. Going to try and hold off until the weekend if I can, would rather test when AF is actually late as scared of something going wrong again! We're going to Blair Drummond, we went a couple of years ago and it was a fun day out so just hoping that the weather stays nice!

@PippaPug haha Disney periods almost sound great! When are you back? How long till the wedding? I love a good wedding but pretty much all of my friends are married now, just me left haha!!

@orangeloo ooh congrats on the new house I hope you have many happy years there!

Wednesday, it has been a pretty slow week so far 🤦🏽‍♀️gym at lunch and then that's me for the week! Hows everyones weeks going?

Morning ladies! Another temp rise today, so hopefully on the right track now! 😊😊

@PippaPug haha I wish our periods were Disney. Would be much more welcomed than the pain filled witches they are!
I hope AF doesn't show up today for the right reasons 🤞🏽

@orangeloo ooh exciting times! Good luck with the move and congrats on your new house!
Glad the tests were normal for you! Although sometimes I guess it can be more confusing to have no answers. Hope they can offer more tests or explanations.
Enjoy your last day at work :)

@PippaPug @LokiCat I've had day three and x2 21 day bloods all came back normal. And an internal scan to check womb and ovaries and all looked fine. I think I will go back and ask if there is anything else we can test for or else we will just wait until we've been trying a year which isn't that far off now. I have had a lot of stress since we've been trying also so that could be the reason as to why we haven't had any luck.

I'm off from tomorrow - finally moving into our house yaaaay.
Have a great day all.

Sadly my period isn’t Disney tomorrow but it’s due tomorrow - my phone keeps changing due to Disney 🤨

@LokiCat - Yes weddings can be a total stress headache can’t they, especially at the end! Glad your Mum and best friend has been supportive - my best friend has been amazing - I love her so much and Shen has put up with a lot of stress from me!

@Lozzlepop - I’m away atm so I’m going to try and hold off testing till I’m hole as I have a test there, but I think it’s just stress from the wedding delaying my period (although my period hasn’t ever been delayed due to stress before)
Result on the extra tests! As they were free it would be rude not to test now wouldn’t it

@orangeloo - I’m glad your husbands SA came back fine, what’s the next step for you both now?

@ELW85 - about two weeks to go now! Currently in the TWW and period is Disney tomorrow and I think it’s delayed by stress (although it never is but I think this is a big stress!) How was the gym?

@ELW85 haha I know she deffo would! Yes I busied myself with some housework and love island and just getting ready to go pick him up now! I know I totally had to look back on the order to see if it was two packs but was deffo just one and both packs have 2 in them so I feel I got a good deal for my £7 😂

@cupcakesandglitter haha that's okay, I'd rather stay positive about it!! Thanks ❤️ xx

@Anny27 ah hope AF finishes soon so you can start DTD again! Are you using anything to test for ovulation? A few of us use OPKs/temp here!

@Lozzlepop haha sorry! I'm sure you can stay strong. When do you think you'll hold off till? End of the week?
Ooh what safari park are you off to?

@ELW85 thanks! More confusion than conclusion unfortunately (I'm mostly guessing because of temps, so might be wrong) but here's hoping!
Yay glad your OPKs are back up, enjoy resuming SMEP! Won't need gym after all the DTD workouts! 😂

@orangeloo glad the SA came back normal. Have the doctors completed any tests/mentioned anything in regards to your spotting? That's frustrating if they're not taking it seriously.

@ValidUser enjoying the sunshine! :) how are you and how are your sunflowers?

@MrsH497 you thinking of looking for something new? X

@LokiCat sorry I just get over excited, keeping everything crossed for you!! 😂❤️

Thanks @ELW85 it'll pass ❤️ TTC brings both good and bad times. Good for you for keeping up with your classes!! Xx

Thanks @Larrydavid
@ELW85
Hahaha
I have had 21 day bloods done twice and both came back normal for progesterone. It's really strange.

@Imjustme2019 I did my first session last week - she stuck some needles in near my ovaries and also did half the treatment as a relaxation session. I think I'll go again as it was pretty relaxing. The only thing I could liken it to is when you have that first cold beer on a Friday. How's yours going? Is it for fertility?

@orangeloo it's so crappy if you're having bad luck but hopefully if nothing is wrong it means that it will happen soon for you.

@ValidUser how are you?? Are you still having trigger shots?

Evening all!
OPKs are on the up again, so looks like Ov was just delayed by a few days.
Keep everything crossed for me! Tomorrow, we resume the SMEP 😂

@LokiCat - ooh, good news on the temps! Really happy for you that some sort of conclusion is in sight, but as you’ve been staying on top of it so much with your DH (pardon the pun!) I’m sure you’ve done enough to cover your bases 😊

@orangeloo - great news on the spermatozoon coming back as normal!
What are they saying about your spotting, and are they looking into your progesterone at all?

@PippaPug - how long til the big day? Stress can delay Ov, so it might be off track by a few days if you’ve had a lot on.

@Lozzlepop - the meal for your Mum sounds lovely! She’ll definitely twig though 😂 did you manage to hold off testing whilst your OH was late home? Nice work on the extra FRERs!

@cupcakesandglitter - sorry to hear you’re not having a great time at the moment. It’s a really tough journey and there’s not a lot that I can say to make it better, but I hope you get some great news very soon x

@MrsEG - I hope your consultant visit went well?

@ValidUser - not been too bad of a day thanks! How are you doing post trigger and DTD?

@MrsH497 - sorry to hear work isn’t that great. Is it a new job?

Sorry to anyone I’ve missed - tired from the gym but pleased it’s done :) circuits tonight which was infinitely easier than last night’s workout!!

@Imjustme2019 sorry to hear AF arrived hun!

@Larrydavid I know it was a total win, especially as I’ve only got 2 IC left 👌🏻

@LokiCat oh you are naughty 😂 I am being good and holding off as much as it’s killing me!

@ValidUser already on the countdown to the weekend, it’s DPs bday so we are off on a family trip to the safari park on Saturday and out for lunch and cocktails on Sunday ☺️ How are you?

@orangeloo oh I like that kind of analysis too! I’ve so many apps at the mo so will keep the free version for just now and see how we get on 🙂

@Lozzlepop I thought it was worth it but now I'm not sure. I like looking at stats and probability etc but that's still not gonna get us pregnant I guess. Think they do a months free premium so u could see how u like it.

Welcome @Anny27

DP got his SA results back. It was normal I'm so happy and it's a massive relief. It does make me think though are the doctors not taking my spotting seriously enough and there is something wrong or have I just had bad luck.

Thanks @Larrydavid. Ive just started going to an acupuncturist, how long have you beeb going? Are you going for fertility or other treatment too?

Thanks everyone :D its nice to read through and see where you all are at :)

@LokiCat i am on cd2 so just waiting for AF to be over with haha!

@cupcakesandglitter that's interesting, I didn't think of implantation dip as generally my LP is 14 days, so a dip at 14dpo didn't cross my mind, but could be! I'm holding on to any hope I can find!! 😂
Your focus on exercising/meal plans/sorting the house seems great - I hope it's helped take the stress off TTC, as you've hoped? I'm sorry the journey has been such a long one for you. I know thinking back to when we started the journey, I thought I'd be pregnant straight away. Reality bites! Fingers crossed you'll have some positive news to celebrate this birthday 🤞🏽

@Lozzlepop @Larrydavid thanks ladies! Just hope the long cycle isn't because it's an anovulatory one!!

@Lozzlepop nice!! I shouldn't be saying this, but knowing me I'd see the extra pack as an opportunity to test 😂