TTC first baby thread 24

So I had a scan and they are pretty sure it’s ectopic. Hcg levels have stayed at 175 since the last 10 days.

I have been given 3 options.

1. Wait and see if the hcg reduces on its own with regular blood tests.
2. Injection to stop any growth. This means we can’t TTC for 3 months and it reduces my immune system.
3. Surgery to remove the tube.

I’m thinking of having the injection but I’m worried that it could disappear on it’s own but then I have a risk of potential rupture if I do nothing.

@orangeloo one friend did know but the other doesn't.
My friend who did know actually said she felt nervous to tell me which made me feel awful!

Oh I had thought it was just me that needed to be in healthy BMI just told DH he has a stone to loose ! Haha!

Hope you are all ok x

Hi ladies, hope everyone is doing well quick question. First cycle after stopping the pill I.e after first proper period, did you ovulate?

@mrsbttc completely understandable you feel that way. I'm sure we can all relate. Do your friends know you are ttc?

I was aware of weight, is it just that you have to be in the normal range bmi that is the requirement? Luckily that's one issue I don't have. I will double check my DP now though he's carrying a extra stone or two 😬 haha.

@CoalCraft I think you may be in with a chance one dpo. I think they say the most an egg will survive is 24hrs. FX

Hi all, sorry I've been quiet, just haven't had much news and been a bit busy with everything going on. Really hope everyone's doing okay.

I haven't been tracking but I think I ovulated either on Saturday or yesterday - had some signs like bloating, sore head and cm. Unfortunately weren't able to DTD straight away as dh was feeling poorly, but we did this morning at what I think was day 1 or 2 dpo, are we still in with a chance this month? Previous DTD before was Wednesday.

Lots of good wishes to all xx

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well.
I posted a few weeks ago about some tests we were having. We have now been trying for a year with no success.
I had a day 2 and a day 21 test, I found out they had messed up my day 21 test but my day 2 came back normal. I was supposed to have a scan, my DH a SA but obviously they have been cancelled for the time being - completely understandable !
One thing the doctor did say though was that we both need to be within our healthy BMI to be referred for fertility treatment. I am just outside "healthy" I need to lose half a stone ish which is totally doable but I wondered if others were aware of this?

Also two friends have today told me today they are pregnant. Neither tried for long. I feel bad even saying this but I felt sad/ jealous/ but also so happy for them! Obviously I would never let on to them how I was feeling other than joy as I wouldn't want to take away from their happiness at all. And overall I am happy for them, just feeling a tad sad to myself. Does anyone else get like that?

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Hey ladies 👋🏼 weather is absolutely amazing & has helped my mood so much! I haven't felt this upbeat and happy since before TTC 😇 bought a mountain bike yesterday so been scooting about on it as work has finally calmed so I can now enjoy the evenings 🙂

@Annny27 I have no idea, I'll prob wait for AF unless I get some obvious symptoms I'm just like 🤷🏼‍♀️ at the minute. How are you?

Ps why does my chart do this every other month? One month I have a text book normal ovulation chart then the next month I have this annoying one changing my ovulation date about 4 times before it finally decides? Anyone any ideas?

@Anny27 @Kiza @Lozzlepop you all sound like you are part way there with the plastic and non toxic then. I'm not sadly, I love my cleaning products. I'm going to order some glassware food containers and new steel water bottle though. I know my DP will think I've lost the plot haha.

@Anny27 I know what you mean I never thought this would be me either, we've said it before but it was so drilled into us about getting pregnant by accident you never dream you'll have to try this hard when you do want it.

@Kiza that specialist acupuncturist sounds definitely worth a shot!

@orangeloo I fit into all those groups!! I'll look on the internet for a 2nd hand copy! Tbh I also don't put toxic chemicals on my skin or clean with them, unprocessed diet etc but would be interested to see if there's more I can do!
Yeah can't imagine how difficult it must be at times not working right now.

@whatsthecraic91 @Lozzlepop both your weekends sounded lovely 😊
Doing pretty well with my new 'fertility diet' of high protein and good fats, just a real mental adjustment to eat eggs and fish again and if I think about it too hard I gross myself out.

Have just found a specialist fertility acupuncturist in south Birmingham so will be booking with him when lockdown is lifted as he seems almost certain to have posit outcomes.

Afternoon ladies!

It has been absolutely glorious here the past few days, it’s only 12 degrees but my garden is a sun trap so I am currently sat in my shorts (in Scotland) soaking up some sun- feeling very thankful for my garden right now.
AF arrived yesterday and is currently killing me but I forced myself to do a little exercise earlier.

@Kiza I know what you mean, I am longing to do the things I don’t Even do that much like go for a coffee and cake or cocktails after work. I’ve ordered a clothesline from Amazon as I’m sick of my clothes horses blowing over in the wind 😂

@Anny27 not much really, we done a quiz with friends on Saturday night and just chilled and been doing some bits in the garden when we can.

@orangeloo Urgh I fit into most of those categories 😂😂 I’ve not worn make up or perfume in weeks and who knows the last time the straighteners came out 😬

@orangeloo I don't wear perfume or scented products anyway (excema) and I am a bit of an eco-nut in terms of plastic so hopefully it wouldn't be too much of a change haha! We are approaching the year mark and have had one miscarriage. Never thought that would be me!!!!

@Annny27 fingers crossed for you! that first week after ovulation is my favourite time in The cycle I think because you can just relax, you're not in pain or bleeding and there is nothing more you can do. Just hope and almost forget about ttc a bit.

Well I'm only about 20% of the way through I would say I do recommend it but mainly to IVF ers, people with recurring miscarriage, unexplained fertility or have been trying over a year/ those over 35- and only if you can take the real science in depth talk. I already feel the need to throw out all plastic and never wear perfume again 🙈. So yeah it's good but it's heavy going and a lot to take in.

Morning :) 5dpoish and I wasn't tracking to I can't 100% be sure of my dpo but I think that's what I am.

@Kiza sorry that AF arrived late! That must have been gutting to have that glimmer of hope :( bodies are cruel!

@orangeloo i have heard of it but not read it! Would you recommend?

@whatsthecraic91 ooh will you test early or wait for AF? Sunday roast sounds amazing!!

@Lozzlepop we didn't have any cool isolation plans just went on a walk and watched a few films. Very boring haha. You?

@validuser yes I was thinking that your cycle may have been cancelled 💗

@LAG1986 best of luck with ttc number 3 🤞🤞 this thread is for ttc baby number 1 so you might feel out of place on here. Hope this is your month though :)

Hi. I'm currently on month 3 of trying for child number 3. Fell unexpectedly with number 1, first month trying number 2. This week I was due to ovulate. Dtd. Am now around 4-5 days after ovulation and have mild period type cramps. Might this be a positive sign. Never had this before.

@Kiza sorry about AF yeah I could do with that day too. Would love it. I've been managing quite well but I'm furloughed so when the weekend comes it is annoying that it's no different to the week and you can't do anything else other than go for a walk.

On a separate note I've started reading. 'It starts with the egg' Has anyone else read this? It's very informative but quite heavy going.

@Kiza so sorry about AF hope you're okay x
The day you want to have sounds amazing, I can't wait to this lockdown is over. I will never take nipping to the shops or out for lunch for granted after this! Can't even get a takeaway!!

Femometer has changed my ovulation date again so I am now 4DPO AF due 27th. Going to do some gardening today and make a Sunday roast even tho it's Saturday as DSS goes home tonight and it's his favourite 🥰 hope everyone has a great weekend

AF was 2 days late, my cervix was soft and high on Thursday, was feeling nauseous yesterday and had convinced myself this was our turn. But alas woke up at 3am with full AF! On to cycle 20

@orangeloo yeah I've heard that so many things can innocently affect your thyroid. Hope you manage to get it settled.
@1989titch one thing I noticed on this journey is how weird my periods are which I'd never noticed before (obviously because we weren't paying so much attention to them before). I never used to think I spotted much prior to TTC but not realise I have some months where I spot, some I don't, and some months I have lots of clots and some I don't.

How's everyone's weekend? I'm struggling today and desperately want to go clothes shopping, then a nice lunch, then to dunelm for some houses bits.

@kiza yes it is complete trial and error. Some of it has been unknowingly my fault. So many things interfere with thyroid supplements even the smallest innocent things in herbal tea etc so in my ttc quest I have mistakenly made things go up and down even more. I now research anything and everything against thyroid before I take it.

Hi ladies, Happy Friday!!

@Jadey31 congratulations!

@Lottiepink just trying to keep myself busy each day, not so bad when its the "weekend days" and the OH isn't working, but otherwise snacking has become my new hobby along with baking lol! Yes I think as difficult as this all is we need to remember ultimately that its peoples health and thats the most important thing right now ❤️

@Kiza trying to make it as bearable as possible in the hopes that I have a job to go back to, would not be a great time to be loosing my job thats for sure. I would deffo try and argue your case, you won't know if you don't ask and no harm trying in my opinion. Oh really, I wasn't aware of the hidden extras- thats annoying!

@whatsthecraic91 thats great you are still working and busy, the days must go nice and quickly! There is so much uncertainty, feeling completely out the loop considering I'm part of the head office team. Hoping we get some form of update from our boss soon. Haha I hate that, I always get the fear after my smear too - so silly!

@Anny27 yes 2019 was a tough year, 2020 was looking great until Covid-19 appeared but...I know we will all come out of this appreciating the little things so much more!

@1989titch have you recently come off the pill and could be taking a while for your cycle to readjust? If you do think its a miscarriage I would stop using tampons as you are at higher risk of an infection using them.

Anyone have any fun weekend isolation plans?

Hi all, I’m on my 7th cycle of trying to conceive and I need some advice on my current period. So I spotted for 4 days which is unlike my normal period which is a max of 2 days spotting then I come on my period. After the 4 days of spotting I then started to bleed but it was like nothing I ahem experienced before, LOTS of blood clots, like loads in the toilet and when I pull out my tampon, sorry TMI. I’m wondering if this a very early miscarriage and wondering if anyone else has had this. My previous period was fine I had no spotting before and lasted around 5 days . Just to add that the spotting started 7dpo and my last period started on 10dpo. Does this sound like a miscarriage?

@orangeloo oh man that's sound so frustrating to have to at both ends. I'm assuming it's trial and error over a period of time to get the right dosage?

@kiza it was 6.84 the highest I've ever had. They put my medication down two months ago as it swung into overactive 0.06 and I've been everywhere in between so frustrating. Just want it at a level below 2 and stable.

Does anyone know what an implantion pain feels like? I had a more more twinges today mainly on the right hand side

@Annny27 I see, well stranger things have happened so this could be the month! 🙌🏼 posted my test off this morning so I should know within a week 😅

@Jadey31 congratulations 🥳

@orangeloo the ques are mental, I've found going to a local eurospar or centra are quieter you just walk straight in & I have definitely saved money, too much temptation and choice at the big Tesco's etc!

@MrsEmilyB my chart does mad things like that so I wouldn't take too much notice 😊 defo try and wait to AF is due!