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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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TTC after MC - August 2020 (Thread 11)

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VP91x · 16/08/2020 17:12

Hi ladies 🥰

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If anyone else would like to join please do xx

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eclipsechips · 21/08/2020 16:43

@VP91x thank you although we are having a wee cheat tonight and ordering some tapas

Firevie · 21/08/2020 16:27

@HE88 aww ok no worries xxx

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VP91x · 21/08/2020 16:27

@HappyVibes so for me, no. My ovulation sticks didn't show a peak so I knew I hadn't ovulated anyway. What I would say is, the test is designed based on a 28 day cycle so for example if you get your peak on CD16 I would book them in for 7 days after that. If that makes sense? Xx

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VP91x · 21/08/2020 16:25

@eclipsechips that's brilliant, I'm only 5foot so it all makes a difference. Well done xx

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HappyVibes · 21/08/2020 16:24

@MrsK21 @VP91x thank you.

Out of curiosity - did your OPKs show ovulation before the bloods came back? Xxx

HE88 · 21/08/2020 16:23

@Firevie aw no I'm in Scotland sorry. Xx

eclipsechips · 21/08/2020 16:17

@ladysamee I'm just half an inch taller than you - I've always been envious of taller people the same dress size as me as they look fab!

@VP91x it was just over a stone believe it or not, I really didn't think it'd make that much difference when I saw the numbers

Firevie · 21/08/2020 16:16

@HE88 glad you enjoyed your first acupuncture today! Can I ask - are you seeing someone in London? I just find them so incredibly expensive so was curious if you’re also seeing someone in London and what their prices are xxx

ladysamee · 21/08/2020 16:13

@eclipsechips same! I'm 5"3 - us shorties have it tough when it comes to BMI x

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VP91x · 21/08/2020 16:13

@eclipsechips that's amazing!! How much weight was that? Definitely motivation for me 😍

@ladysamee there are some fab decaf options I think, will have to go for that too xx

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eclipsechips · 21/08/2020 16:10

Thanks @ladysamee - I did a little happy dance once I realised the size difference. I just wish I could drop my BMI like that - I'm quite short and unfortunately very busty so I've always struggled there.

HE88 · 21/08/2020 16:10

@Northernsoul90 congrats on the birth of your neice 🥰.

Had my acupuncture session today it was amazing it was acupuncture but also a therapy session as well. Felt really good talking about stuff with a complete stranger honestly feel like a big weight has been lifted! Xx

ladysamee · 21/08/2020 16:07

@eclipsechips that's amazing! Well done! x

ladysamee · 21/08/2020 16:06

Also think I'm drinking too much coffee which doesn't help cortisol levels (or so google says 😂) so going to pick up some decaf - I would give it up completely but it definitely curbs my hunger throughout the day! x

eclipsechips · 21/08/2020 16:05

@Sallyjo27 @ladysamee @VP91x I use the Slimfast shakes, I’ve used them 5/6 weeks so far and I’ve dropped from a size 20 to 16. I’ve got DH on them too.

@MrsK21 I completely sympathise - my tears over our journey yesterday had me treating myself to peanut butter on toast yesterday morning but I was back on my shake and lunchtime

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VP91x · 21/08/2020 16:00

@MrsK21 dinner is the hardest one!! My OH always has a pudding too, but as we know men eat and eat and don't put on a pound 🙄.

Yeah, I definitely comfort eat or we end up ordering in which is not ideal. We can do this 👌. Did you watch the lose a stone in 21 days show on channel 4?

@HappyVibes those were the bloods I just had done too, it checked your progesterone levels to see if you have ovulated xx

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MrsK21 · 21/08/2020 15:56

@HappyVibes it's most like to check your progesterone has risen after ovulation - to confirm ovulation usually.

@VP91x @eclipsechips @Sallyjo27 I'm also trying to lose weight but everytime I get in a funk about my TTC situation it derails me 😩 I've got a stone to lose so need to be really disciplined! I'm doing my food shop later, think I'll add some shakes and soups for lunch - my easiest meal to control as OH seems to want banquets for dinner every day 🙄

HappyVibes · 21/08/2020 15:48

Hey ladies

So I have my bloods booked in for CD22 as requested by my GP. I have my first gynae appointment beginning of September. Is anyone able to shed light on why I would need CD22 bloods? Xxx

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VP91x · 21/08/2020 15:37

@Firevie oh that's good that it won't affect you, it's so frustrating that the rules change from one day to the next.

@Lollol86 sorry 🙈🙈. Hopefully you can pop your feet up once the girls are in bed. Just trampolining tomorrow morning, will probably go and see my mum too. Xx

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VP91x · 21/08/2020 15:34

@Sallyjo27 @ladysamee @eclipsechips I use the exante shakes. They normally have loads of discount codes and you can get a months supply for a good price and they taste nice!

@Sallyjo27 that's great that you've lost half a stone. Well done!

That's my main concern too, obviously need to shift the weight anyway and I don't want to be refused treatment. Going to stick to resistance workouts and some yoga as high intensity isn't ideal if you have PCOS apparently xx

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Firevie · 21/08/2020 15:27

@VP91x indeed it has been. I’m not too fussed about it though as I would have stayed at home anyway on my return so it’s fine. And not back until 1sept so May get better until then anyway. DH will leave this Saturday or Sunday so he will have to self quarantine lol
@Northernsoul90 awww congrats on your little niece!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Just done my OPKS / still low but rising. Was 0.26 yesterday and is 0.28 today but I think it will be another 10days before I peak but will keep testing as it’s interesting to see how it all progresses xxx

ladysamee · 21/08/2020 15:26

@Sallyjo27 that's my concern too but trying not to stress because I've read that stress can trigger cortisol which in turn lowers progesterone! Such a vicious circle but that's life, I guess! You're completely right - it's hard work but fx it will all be worth it x

Sallyjo27 · 21/08/2020 15:20

@VP91x @ladysamee my bmi is 39, I’ve lost 7lbs in the last two weeks I’ve been weighing my cereal for lunch having a slim fast shake for lunch and a healthy meal for tea with a fruit as a snack. It’s bloody hard but I remind myself that I want to have a healthy baby more than a chocolate bar 😩😂 I’ve been exercising a lot more too. Lockdown did no good for my weight! I’m worried they’ll say my miscarriages were because of my weight and won’t be able to give me treatment too.

@susiebluebell good luck with your move! That’s exactly how I feel too! Like everyone else has moved on and I’m stuck xx

ladysamee · 21/08/2020 15:17

@eclipsechips what shakes do you use?

eclipsechips · 21/08/2020 15:03

@VP91x @ladysamee I'm a very similar BMI too. I do the two shakes a day and a healthy meal at night