TTC First Baby Thread 23

@Anny27 I'm on my period cycle day 4.
Oh no haha when are you leaving to stay there? Dtd right before you go and hope that's enough.

Going to try seed cycling and Maca before Vitex just worried as it can mess cycles up and don't want to risk that either.

Morning :D

@Lozzlepop did you get the tree up in the end? I want to do it today but want to clean the house first haha! We bought a special Christmas decoration for baby so want to put that on the tree 💓

@whatsthecraic91 strange cycle for you! It's so funny how when we arent ttc a short period would be great, but when anything different happens now it's like "WHY is this happening" 😂

@Kiza hope you enjoyed the party! I would probably have 1 drink in the tww, not completely abstain but also not wanting to go totally overboard.

@MIW01 might be good for you to have a break from the schedule :) with it being Christmas, spontaneous DTD might be more fun.

@orangeloo where are you atm in your cycle?

Potentially I may be ovulating over christmas eve and Christmas day when we are visiting family.....spoke to my gran and she said due to space, my husband and i have to share a room with my sister and her boyfriend as too many people at our family home for christmas......I cant imagine ANY baby making will be going on 😂😂😂😂😂

@orangeloo I’m not complaining but just hope it doesn’t mean anything bad! I googled and it can be low hormone levels 😓

@Lozzlepop are you feeling any better? It’s lovely getting the tree up isn’t it! I helped my granny put hers up this afternoon, that’s 4 I’ve put up this year 😂

@Kiza I would definitely just drink normally until I had a BFP! Have a great time!

@MIW01 I was thinking that but all my symptoms disappeared as soon as AF started so I’m pretty sure I’m not pregnant! Oh no we’ll keep positive you aren’t out until she shows 🤞🏼 Taking a break of tracking is definitely good for you, I took September and October off and it was great for my mental health.

So sorry to hear this cycle is pulling a real number on you @whatsthecraic91 maybe worth another test just to be sure? Sometimes implantation bleeding can look like and 'abnormal' period?

Obviously it's better not to drink but I don't think 1 will do any harm @Kiza enjoy yourself!

Sorry to hear you're feeling all groggy @Lozzlepop hopefully it's a sign your body is doing what it needs to and this 1 will be a sticker! The nutrition programme is a right pain atm but hopefully I'll reap the benefits soon.

Pretty sure I'm out this month, getting all the AF symptoms. AF due Tuesday. Decided to take a break from planned DTD next month to focus on moving house and demolition duties to get going with renovation plans, let nutrition programme do its thing and see what scans and bloods show.

@Kiza I will be 5 weeks tomorrow based on lmp or today based on OV date. I just wish I wasn’t so congested but hopefully after a quiet weekend I’ll feel better! The tree is up as are all the other Xmas bits ☺️ So it’s starting to feel a bit more creative around here. About to walk to the shops to get some soup for lunch and see if there’s any cold stuff I can take! We had our Xmas party last night maybe just have a fizz or 2 then say you’ve got a sore head? I had a lovely cup of camomile tea last night- it was great 😂😂

@Anny27 all you can do is take it easy and wait it out- rubbish I know but gives you time for some much needed self care.
@Lozzlepop how many weeks are you now... is it 5? Sorry to hear you're still feeling rubbish, hope the cold leaves you soon and cosy day/night in preparing for Xmas sounds lovely!

@orangeloo I found our appointment came round in the blink of an eye so hopefully yours will too!

@whatsthecraic91 I've not experienced the same as you but I have experienced some irregularity.. makes me wonder if I did in the past but I just wasn't aware of it?

I've got out work Xmas do tonight so debating a drink as I'm currently 7dpo? Luckily I'm not a big drinker but it still makes me doubt if I should.. just don't know how to fend off the questions if I don't drink anything?

Morning ladies!

@Anny27 thank you so much lovely! Yes I have read that- not sure if it’s a good sign or not?! Second guessing everything right now 😂

@whatsthecraic91 sorry not able to shed any light on what’s happening, maybe it’s just a one off and things will revert to normal next cycle 🤞🏻

@orangeloo thank you ❤️ We hope so too 🤞🏻

What’s everyone’s plans today? I feel absolutely horrendous so think I’m going to get the tree up to make me feel better ☺️ DP wants to get some outdoor lights so might take a trip to b&q but it’ll be a quiet day apart from that for us! So glad I’m off on Monday ☺️

@whatsthecraic91 I had a really light short period in September- next one was normal. I wouldn't worry but just keep an eye next cycle. (Hopefully U won't get one next cycle).

Thanks @Anny27 and @Lozzlepop definitely stick around as long as u want. We are rooting for you.

@Lozzlepop just wanted to pop on and say congrats on the bfp! Keeping everything crossed that this one sticks for you! 💛💛💛

Hey ladies wondering if this has happened to anyone? AF came on Tuesday and was really painful and heavy then Wed & thurs morning was just normal flow. I noticed last night I have had nothing since yesterday afternoon! My AF is always 5-6 days with 3/4 days of good heavy/medium flow. My body is being so strange this cycle! 2 days late then the shortest period I’ve ever had!

No definitely stick around lovely! @lozzlepop

We want to share the journey with you and we are all rooting for this baby to stick!!!

Ahh your immune system is lower when PG so probably that's why you have the cold 😭

@ValidUser I am glad you have some answers in regards to why you've been having chemicals. Now they have ascertained the cause would they not let you train again naturally instead of the IVF (apologies if this is a really silly question)

@MIW01 thank you, heres hoping! the nutrition programme sounds really good, I'm eager to hear how you get on. So sorry to hear it was a bfn- I know how tough it is but you have a plan going forward which is great!

@Anny27 yes, I was on holiday round the pool and had to make an emergency dash back to the room as it was very heavy. Not feeling as nauseous today, but I have the cold again so not sure if thats masking things or what..... trying not to read too much into anything just yet.

@orangeloo sorry to hear AF got you, but good news that your appointment is just around the corner so hopefully you get some answers!

I really hope you ladies don't mind me sticking around, too nervous to head off the thread yet 😔Got my xmas party tonight, can't really be bothered as its a horrible cold wet day 🙈its been a long week so I think everyone is in the same boat! Hope everyone has a lovely Friday, the weekend is almost here!

Sorry that AF arrived @orangeloo :( it's always a rubbish day on cd1 :( xxx

@MIW01 ahh sorry its BFN but you know yourself it's probably too early so here's hoping AF stays away!

Friday today and looking forward to a relatively quiet day in the office and then getting the Christmas decs down from the attic tonight :D

Thanks so much for sharing this @Kiza I've been trying to find some and most of them are really cheesy! I will be listening ing to this tonight when I finally get to bed!

And thanks for letting me know @Anny27 I hope your AF arrives soon so you can move on.

I sent off my pre pot chlamydia test today and thought as it's 5 days before AF and I was collecting my pee anyway I'd do a test . . . BIG mistake! BFN! Soooooo disappointed I know it's still early but I'm already getting typical AF symptoms so don't think it's happening for us this month.

Hi @Anny27 that's good they are not concerned. Hopefully HCG should fade soon and u can get back to your cycles.

Yes sadly AF arrived today. Today was a rubbish day: cd1 cycle 12. fingers crossed for my gynae app later this month - enjoying Christmas and here's to new year hope. 🤞🏼

Hello ladies!

Called the EPU about still having a positive pregnancy test 3 weeks on and they said that aslong as I wasnt having cramps or bleeding that it's okay and to retest in 5 days. Hope hcg leaves soon as want to ovulate haha!

@Lozzlepop oh I have heard that the first period after a miscarriage can be pretty crampy and heavy 😬😬 are you still feeling nauseous?

@whatsthecraic91 lanzarote will be nice for some relaxation and fun!! Sounds lovely!

@MIW01 I had my TV ultrasound when I was bleeding so I think it's fine if you are on your period :)

@orangeloo has AF arrived yet??

@Kiza yeah it has been 3 weeks now and haven't ovulated so will be atleast 5 weeks after mc when I get AF probably more. It's just a weird waiting period haha

@orangeloo let me know what you think, I really liked this one and fully zened out!

Thanks @Kiza I've been wanting to find one like this and do find them relaxing so will give this a go.

@ValidUser so happy for you that you have more of a confirmed solution and sending tons of positive energy your way!
Not sure if any of you ladies are into meditation but I came across this lovely one for healing our fertility energy

That's a lovely line @Lozzlepop 🤞🤞🤞 it sticks for you! That'd be a wonderful Christmas/New Year miracle. And thank you for your support. I'm hoping this nutrition programme is going g to help!

I'm glad you finally have an answer @ValidUser hopefully onwards and upwards from here!

Sorry to hear AF is being such a bitch @whatsthecraic91 though I'm glad to hear you're cycle has improved.

Thank you for the support @Kiza I know it's on both of us but I feel like he's got so much less control over it and that really bothers him. I let him know I'm sticking to this nutrition programme to try and improve our fertility as some kind of reassurance to us both I guess.

@orangeloo I've done some research in to Vitex and progesterone cream and may try it as a last resort if scan doesn't show anything and this nutrition programme doesn't work but I am hoping it will. I was diagnosed with low progesterone as I've mentioned before. I think that's the 1st port of call is to optimise how you're fuelling your body and the rest should take care of itself! If not then you can supplement.

@ValidUser had to google that one, glad you have a more confirmed answer. Out of curiosity what treatment can help to reduce the risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications? Would it be anti blood clotting medication?

@Kiza I haven't called yet, holding off until tomorrow or start of the week as conscious that its still so early. Really glad to hear you are feeling more optimistic ☺️

@orangeloo thank you so much. Had to get up for a middle of the night pee- I always sleep though but had excessive peeing in pregnancy 1 so I am happy about this 😂

@whatsthecraic91 I guess at this stage I know theres not really much that we can do but hope, so trying to just take each day as it comes!

I can't believe it but I have the bloody cold again! How is that even possible 😂🙈