TTC Baby number 1 - Looking for buddies #2

Hey Girls 😆😁😄 haven't managed to read up on everything yet 😅 having n amazing time! The nausea hasn't made anything easy though not hardly eaten at all, went for pancakes and chocolate sauce for breakfast today and managed to polish it off just! So think a more sugary option is best for morning times! I always have sugar free things but don't think that's helping 😒

Other than that the weather is lovely! 💞 hope your all doing okay! Where is everyone upto? 😆

Morning everyone! How are you all? Happy Saturday!

@Raizelrea I love that though - I'm a bit like that. Real excited and passionate about something. And then something else. And then something else 🤣 I am easily distracted! That's fantastic! We were both really tired last night so we just had a lazy one. But it was well needed. How are you feeling today?? When is AF due? I had some O twinges last night and this morning, pretty certain it will be happening soon!

@Gigi318 I am, though I can be kind of flakey so usually I get really into something for a few weeks or months and then move my attention elsewhere 😁 But I guess that's good, diversity is the spice of life or however the saying goes! Yes the ideal Friday night after a busy week! Have you had a nice evening?

@Raizelrea hehe I love that. I bet you are very passionate about your interests, in that case! I get like this. I'm a very animated person 🙊 OH is quieter and calmer. Hehe lucky you. He can when tired or moody 🙃 so there's that. That sounds amazing - perfect Friday night!

@Gigi318 Well more uptight then him 😁 I wouldn't say I'm generally uptight, it's more having a compulsive personality - I'm generally fairly chilled out but can get obsessed with things very easily. Haha yeah I do try to not go overboard with TTC when talking to OH, but sometimes it can't be helped. Nothing turns him off from DTD though 😂 The curry was delicious thanks, I did actually doze off on the sofa for a bit haha.

@Raizelrea hehehe I love that. Are you more uptight? Just curious if you're opposites? I'm very highly strung and OH more relaxed 🤣 hehehe that's lovely. My OH is more freaked out/annoyed by baby talk or thinking there is an agenda for DTD and puts him off 🙄 we will get there!
That's very much what it is. I've had a very slow paced day, to be honest - so it's not been bad. Oh yum, was it nice?? We've had a quiet one and much needed! I could sleep right now 🙊

@Gigi318 Haha yeah my OH is like that, everyone always says that if he was any more relaxed he'd be horizontal 😆 It's nice when he randomly takes an interest in the cycle or mentions where we can take our future kids though as I never expect it 😊 I know what you mean about the weather, I'm like that too, when it's nice and sunny I'm overly jolly and then when it's miserable I just want to hide under a blanket and do nothing. We just went out for curry and I must say I at least look pregnant after everything I've eaten 😄

@myttcjourney I know, I remember our family friends' kids used to get car sick when we were little and I always felt very grown up because I didn't - well apparently TTC took that out of the window as I can't handle car rides anymore. Riddiculous!

@myttcjourney yes definitely a good idea to wait. I get so nervous doing it, so I'm never tempted to test early. I'd rather just wait 🙊🙈

@Gigi318 one week til testing time! I could probably do it earlier if I’m due on 11th but I will wait. Spending enough on ovulation kits without wasting more money on pregnancy tests!

@raizelrea you really can, the second I read something on google I’m like oh yes that must be this weird thing I felt the other day! Lolll I’m the same, oh I feel queasy in the car..must be a sign! Trying to chill but it’s hard

@Raizelrea hehehe we are the same - it's more 'I' decided we are taking TTC more seriously than OH. He is impartial 🤣🙈 awww thank you! I just want everyone to be happy and positive and get those BFPs 🙌🏻👌🏻 I am well thank you chick, the weather always makes me feel more deflated but I'm feeling good now as it's pretty much evening and time to relax. How are youuu??

@myttcjourney I know you can drive yourself crazy looking for symptoms because you'll always fond something when you're hyperfocused on it! I know I've been having nausea both of my last two cycles when we (well, I 😆) decided to take TTC "more seriously"

@Gigi318 Haha I like your threefold theory! And you're amazing because you continue to spread good vibes all over the thread, it's lovely ☺️ How are you today? It's Friday!!!

@myttcjourney this was literally me last month. I was convinced of it. But AF symptoms and PG symptoms are so similar. Keeping my fingers crossed for you babe, not long to wait now. So exciting 🤞🏻💫

@Raizelrea well that is fantastic way to look at it and OMG YOU KEPT THAT QUIET about your birthday!!! Or did I miss you talking about it?!?! 🤣🙈 so exciting! And congratulations on the interview. Two such very exciting things happening in one week. And they say things do come in threes (me and @Hewie30 are firm believers of this)!!!

Also, why am I amazing 🤣🙈

Also @Gigi318 you are amazing ⭐

@Katie1109 @claireb707 @Gigi318 Thanks ladies! I'm not too distraught about it, I will test again on Sunday and will go from there - not holding a lot of hope though as there wasn't even a squinty squinter. On the bright side it means I can have wine on my birthday on Monday. Also I've just been invited to a job interview for next Wednesday so if I do get that I it may not ve ideal to start a new job right when I get pregnant.

Claire I think everything happens for a reason. If you hadn't been with your ex-husband you may not have known what you actually want in a partnership. If you met your current OH earlier you may not have been interested in each other, the time and circumstances may not have been right for either of you and you may have missed out on what you have completely. You are exactly where you are supposed to be.

I have not been married but did date a man that gave me an STI ten years ago. Obviously that's been long cleared but sometimes I do worry it may have affected my fertility and my tubes. But at the end of the day I know every ex brought me closer to my husband so I would not have changed any of it.

@Gigi318 I think I convince myself I have symptoms. Just going to wait out the week and see what happens. I’ve also been crying at absolutely nothing so I’m either deranged or pregnant 🤣🤣🤣

@myttcjourney how are you chick? Eek hopefully it's a good thing. Although last month I had them a full week before AF and then AF arrived 🙄🙈

@claireb707 I know someone who conceived at 48, so you definitely have time
Stress is the worst thing. I really believe in a positive mindset, even thought it’s hard when you don’t get the positive result, just be positive that your day will come

I feel like I have period cramps..a week early. On and off since yesterday. Hoping it’s implantation bleeding although not getting too excited yet 🤣

@claireb707 that may not be true. A friend just conceived naturally at 43 after 2 years of failed IVF. They were taking a break from TTC. I'd say definitely actively look into options if you are concerned or look to work on your health, but try to stay positive and tell yourself this WILL happen. Change the narrative if you can, and it will happen for you 💙💖

Am conscious that I'm 40 though so don't necessarily have lots of time

@claireb707 wow, all bold - sorry, that was an accident hehe. It's okay. It's SO easy to get bogged down in negative thoughts. And it's nice to be able to pull yourself out. Life is fun, after all so don't be afraid to treat it as such. Don't take things too seriously, just relax and have fun. Especially while you're on hol!
And if all else fails, lots of DTD and selfcare goes a long way 🙊👌🏻😘

You are so right @Gigi318
Thanks 😀👍 need to give myself a kick up the bum

@claireb707 that's fantastic! Enjoy yourself while you're there chick. While I am by no means an expert in fertility and conception, I do like to think of myself as the Queen of Positivity (too much?). Try to remember that your thoughts and exactly that - just thoughts. And be kind to yourself. Also, that you are what you think. So if you're worrying and drowning in negativity, it's going to consume you and could essentially harm your health. But the more you can be positive and happy, the lighter you will feel. And when you're bright and positive, it's much easier for the things you want to take place. See negativity as like an energy block. There's a reason that SO many couples just 'happen' to conceive immediately when they stop trying. They've let go of pressure and stress and worries, and then it happens.
And, of course, you can speak to a fertility professional or find out about PCOS to see if you do perhaps have it. Also looking to boost your health might help too? Hope some of this helps but do tell me to b*gger off if you like 🙊😘

@claireb707 yes I think it could be late for O, but if you are O right now then your period could be pushed back too. It may not mean your LP is shorter. There's always so much for us to be thinking about 🙈
Oh no!!! Although I do feel as if I'm a little deflated today. I'm blaming the weather and really trying to perk myself up. I just want to eat everything though 🤣🙈 not cool. At least it's Friday!!!

How do you stop feeling so negative about things?
Am now a little worried that my age combined with early ovulation means my chances of conceiving are slim 😢
Not aware of having pcos but it is a possibility I guess as I am quite hairy

Stupid body! And stupid ex husband meaning I didn't meet current partner till so late

@Gigi318 no back tomorrow, still 😎😎🏝 today