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Anyone else on the TWW and hoping for a Christmas miracle

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Amyc94 · 14/12/2020 16:54

Hi everyone,

This is our first cycle TTC, and whilst I promised myself I would stay calm and collected, truthfully I am the total opposite. I can't switch off from thinking about it.

It's taken my OH a while to come to terms with trying to start a family. Whilst we have been together since we were 15 (now 27) he always wanted to earn more, to have a bigger house etc but he's come to finally realise that it's never the right time and we just have to go for it. I was so so pleased he was finally ready but promised we would keep it relaxed and calm. If it happens, it happens,

But working from home and not having anything else to do, I just can't switch off from my mind wondering 🙈 wondered if there was anyone else in the same boat who just wants to chat really?

I'm due AF on Christmas Day so it would be such a Christmas miracle if she doesn't come.

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Mariex1989 · 17/03/2021 18:11

@Foundmyfeet might have just been a wobble as I feel fine again now. Who knowssss!

Haha good on ya, yes please have a few for me! I went through a fair bit of wine the night before my BFP I was that convinced it wasn’t happening for us, so at least I had my last hurrah 😂 xx

Foundmyfeet · 17/03/2021 17:13

@ELBlack oh look at that perfect little baby! How amazing! I bet you were so made up seeing him/her on the screen. Just think, in a few weeks you'll be holding him/her in your arms!

@Mariex1989 lovely! The fun and games begin! Lol! Hopefully you'll find something that eases the morning sickness for you.

I'm having a Guiness and Black in honour of St Patrick's Day. I'll have 3...one for each of you and myself! 🍺🍺🍺

Mariex1989 · 17/03/2021 16:58

@ELBlack my friend has a theory about looking at the jaw, and going off that I’d say girl too! But realistically I have no idea and guessed all my friends babies genders wrong in the past 😂 xx

ELBlack · 17/03/2021 16:53

@Foundmyfeet wowweeee 23lbs is amazing! Well done you.

@Mariex1989 yes, still not finding out, but my friend looked and said girl!

Aww sorry you felt rubbish! Hope you feel better soon

Mariex1989 · 17/03/2021 16:43

@Foundmyfeet Bloody hell 23lbs!!! Incredible, well done you that’s amazing! Bet you’re so chuffed.
Haha definitely no dreaded evap this time 🙈 oh god don’t give me more anxiety with twins 😂😂😂.

@ELBlack awwwwwwww wow perfect!! Proper little baby now 🥲 soooo cute! Definitely worth the 3:15pm wait. Are you still keeping the gender as a surprise?

I started feeling really queasy this afternoon had to go for a lie down. Not sure if it’s the beginning of something or just me working myself up xx

ELBlack · 17/03/2021 16:22

The scan went really well! Measuring at 13 weeks!! Seeing baby wriggling about was actually the cutest thing I've ever seen!!

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Foundmyfeet · 17/03/2021 16:16

@Mariex1989 Wow! That is a strong line! Defo no evaps there this time! Maybe twins?! Lol! Try not to be anxious. It's so much easier said than done, I know, but as I said to ELBlack before, just try and relax and enjoy the pregnancy. Hopefully you won't have full force morning sickness so you can enjoy pregnancy all the more.

@ELBlack - Can't wait to hear how you saw your little bubba at the scan this afternoon. Thanks for sending the positive vibes my way.

Even though I'm feeling like the walls are closing in on my fertility window, on the plus side, I'm down 23lbs! Lol! My clothes are fitting me fantastically and my hubby is happy that my bust hasn't shrunk even if my tummy, face and legs have! I wish I could lose this fat off my blasted arms though!

ELBlack · 17/03/2021 09:46

That's one strong line!! 🎊🎉

Mariex1989 · 17/03/2021 09:29

@Foundmyfeet aww bless you thank you so much, I was in utter shock literally couldn’t believe my eyes. I’m due on tomorrow so want to get that out of the way but I did another frer and don’t think a line can get much darker than this 😅.

Aw gosh, you never know though! If you’ve been using the strips and had a surge you’ll be in for a decent chance! Fingers and toes and everything crossed for you! And if not at least you’ve got options. Keep us posted on what they say and I’m just hoping af doesn’t come for you xx

@ELBlack eeeek omg so excited for you! How frustrating that it’s not until 3:15 though 😂 let us know how you get on after xx

I’ve already booked a private early scan for 10th April as I just keep thinking it’s too good to be true and getting a bit anxious, but I guess it’s normal to feel like this

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ELBlack · 17/03/2021 09:16

@Foundmyfeet not until 3:15 which feels like a lifetime away 😂

Oooh let's see! So sorry you're feeling stressed with it all. I can't imagine what you're going though, but sending you lots of positivity and good vibes! Xx

Foundmyfeet · 17/03/2021 09:00

@ELBlack so excited for you! What time is your scan?

I'm ok. Just been a little stressed with life stuff. Did my tracking this cycle with Premom strips and the app. Had a lovely big surge on CD13. Got some good action in! Lol! AF is due this weekend so let's see.
In the meantime I've been in contact with a fertility clinic in Greece. Someone I know had success there. The consultant was lovely. She said that she wants to do some assessments to see if there is a fixable reason for my MC's. So I have to send samples off during my next cycle etc. 🤮
If there is something fixable then they'll tell me what I need to do. If all looks good then it'll be an IVF round. Again.

ELBlack · 17/03/2021 07:03

@Mariex1989 they'll go on LMP until you have your dating scan at 12w. Eekkk so excited for you!!

Thanks @Foundmyfeet how have you been?

I can't believe it's my scan today. I slept really well considering. I'm nervous, but I'm also excited. I just have a feeling the little baby is safe and sound in there! 😊

Foundmyfeet · 16/03/2021 23:32

@Mariex1989 OMG! OMG!! I just leapt out of the chair when I read this! Congrats!! You see, you started to focus on the wedding, so less focus on conceiving and BAM!!! Whoop whoop! It's so exciting!! 🍾🍾🍾

@ELBlack - you crossed my mind today; knowing that your scan was around about now. Sorry you've been feeling shite the last few weeks though.

Mariex1989 · 16/03/2021 09:24

@ELBlack I think so. I did a “due date calculator” thing and it says 22nd November, but with my weird irregular past few cycles I don’t really know how they’ll gage it. If we went on LMP I was 4 weeks yesterday xx

ELBlack · 16/03/2021 07:15

@Mariex1989 aww bless him. You must be due November time? Xx

Mariex1989 · 15/03/2021 19:38

@ELBlack just told him, he’s over the moon. Couldn’t believe it and is super excited.

Aw bless you, all such lovely things we have to go through isn’t it! Hopefully you’ll be over the worst of it soon enough and can start enjoying it properly! xx

ELBlack · 15/03/2021 16:22

@Mariex1989 I had minor cramping on and off, especially in the early days. I think it's normal. I'm sure everything will go swimmingly, but I remember wanting to get past my missed period so bad and start feeling sick! I'm still grateful I did/do feel sick but the last 7 weeks have been pretty miserable in terms of feeling unwell 😂🤮🤒😴 xx

Mariex1989 · 15/03/2021 15:49

@ELBlack I know, think he might be even more shocked than I was 😂.
Not sure if a lot is subconscious, I’ve started getting cramps now but I think my minds just telling my body I should be feeling something, god knows! Kind of want to get a bit of sickness to make it feel real cos at the moment it doesn’t at all xx

ELBlack · 15/03/2021 11:32

@Mariex1989 yes!! So funny. The month before I was convinced I was pregnant, but the month I was I was convinced it was my period. In hindsight I actually had really bizarre symptoms like numb tingly legs and loads of gas 😂

Omg sooo exciting. I bet you cannot wait for him to come home!! X

Mariex1989 · 15/03/2021 11:29

@ELBlack ahh yeah but Wednesday will come super quick!
It’s funny isn’t it, pinpointing all the “symptoms” when you didn’t conceive but when you do there’s actually nothing :/. My boobs feel a bit hard and tingly but that’s about it.
I haven’t told him yet. He’d already gone to work so got to wait until he’s home. I rang my mum in a panic so she knows before he does 😂 xx

ELBlack · 15/03/2021 10:55

Well, it's still a secret until the scan. So after Wednesday it will feel like a weight is lifted.

Sooo exciting! I didn't feel pregnant until about 6 ish weeks. It's such an exciting and strange and scary time all at once. What did your fiance say? @Mariex1989

Mariex1989 · 15/03/2021 09:31

@ELBlack that has flown! Bet it’s so nice to be able to talk openly about it now and know everything’s as should be 🙂 oh gosh, is that just from bump growing?
I’m still in utter shock. I don’t feel “pregnant” (can’t get used to that), I just had an urge to test, saw the line on the first response and didn’t believe it so took the digital thinking it wouldn’t show up yet. Haven’t even missed a period yet think I’m 11/12dpo xx

ELBlack · 15/03/2021 08:02

@Mariex1989 I'm just so happy for you!! What an amazing surprise

ELBlack · 15/03/2021 07:58

Morning @Mariex1989 omg congratulations that's amazing!!! So happy for you!! Xx

I'm okay thanks, 12 weeks today and have my scan on Wednesday. I've been really nervous but last night had a really intense stretching feeling in my uterus, which felt like I had a brick in the bottom of my stomach. Apparently that's a good thing, so other than the nausea and fatigue, I'm feeling good and looking forward to Wednesday. I can't believe I'm actually 12 weeks now, it felt like a lifetime ago when I first found out!

Mariex1989 · 15/03/2021 07:42

Morning ladies @Foundmyfeet and @ELBlack how’re you getting on?
Mad story! I was lazy and hadn’t booked an appointment for my pill but thought “hasn’t happened in a year what difference would a couple weeks make”. Hadn’t been trying, only dtd twice and look!!!! I’m in absolute shock xx

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