Entering into 8th cycle..

@FlyOnTheWall89 just ovulation, thyroid, blood count for anaemia and I think vitamin D. So I was asking about day 3 bloods etc and that’s what he’s writing to the gynaecology department for advice on and should hear back within a few weeks he said.

@Hopefullywaiting01234 what did they check for in those basic bloods though?

@Chanel05 hoping it is lucky 8 for me too - it’s amazing to think it is statistically more likely to happen before March than not happen!

Hope this is the cycle for you @Indianna2006 cycle 8 was my lucky cycle twice! Statistically, you're very likely to have conceived by March. Good luck!

@OK92 I have spoken to my GP and he is going to write to the gynaecologist for further instruction on if he should do any further tests or if they will see me - that appears quite positive! He did say on my other basic bloods and weight lifestyle etc nothing was amiss!

@OK92 @Hopefullywaiting01234 ye I agree... I don't think any of it is necessary. In so many countries there would be zero vitamins. ... BUT I am sure some help for early baby development and, I do kind of buy into some of the other ones like CoQ10 and Soy Iso because of how much there is on the internet with people taking them and then getting a BFP. It is hard not to feel desperate to try something new as every failed month passes.

@OK92 - I have been taking it on and off, along with folic acid and vitamin D. Made no difference but again I haven’t been taking it religiously. I am also a bit sceptical about vitamins etc, if drug users and people who are extremely overweight etc can fall pregnant then why would a vitamin help me. I realise that is me being extremely glass half empty, but that’s the way this has got me 😞

Been in a bit of a googling hole today and wondered whether any of you take or know much about vitamin b6?

I have a short-ish luteal phase (last cycle was 11 days). Considering starting on this to increase LP and maybe encourage the BFP.

@FlyOnTheWall89 I’ve phoned the GP this morning, awaiting there call back! If they tell me to keep trying I might explode! X

@FlyOnTheWall89 sorry that you're on CD1 - it's really the absolute worst day of the month! That's good that you are going to book for some tests though - I guess it can do no harm and hopefully confirm all is well and give you some peace of mind? It really is a horrible waiting game.

I am CD7 today and AF still lingering. Longest period ever.

I've got my DH taking zinc and vitamin d3 now too, and adding grapefruit juice (for CM) and pomegranate juice (for implantation?) to the next shop. Gives me some sense of control!

CD1 for me of cycle 8 :-(

@Hopefullywaiting01234 @Indianna2006 @Kiaa @OK92

So with you on all of this guys. All the celeb announcements - they make it look so easy and unless they talk about it, I think we feel it must have happened quickly... which obviously sometimes is not true.

I do legs up and bum on pillow after DTD. I don't think it necessarily helps at all but it makes me feel like I am at least trying and I quite like the time to just chill and rest.

I am going to book an appointment today for bloods and scans to get everything checked out.

@Indianna2006 wise words and agreed! Positive attitude...going to manifest this BFP 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

@Indianna2006 haha love it will try anything theses days even if dh thinks I'm nuts 😂😂 I do remember doing it when ttc dd
Also I don't get out of bed I stay there till I sleep
Surely something new has to work lol 🤞

@Hopefullywaiting01234 I know it's so hard not to feel pangs of jealousy. Our time will come!! Praying for December 🤞🏼

@OK92 I know every time I go on Instagram or daily mail (I know shouldn’t read that anyways) and it’s the pregnancy announcement! I have a WhatsApp chat and every single person is pregnant or had a baby, I am almost bitter and angry towards them and I know that’s not a good emotion or trait but I can’t help it

@Hopefullywaiting01234 I'm even finding every celeb is also announcing pregnancies! Literally can't get away from it!

@OK92 - I know exactly how you feel. My sister, SIL, best friend are all announcing their pregnancies! It’s unbearable

@Hopefullywaiting01234 only cycle 5 of TTC # 2. DD was conceived first time so I hadn't really appreciated how stressful TTC was and know I may have a while ahead of me still which makes me more stressed.

It also seems like everyone around me is pregnant with number 2 or recently had number two and it all happened quickly.

@OK92 - what cycle are you on?

My mum and sister know as I have been in tears a number of times. They think I am being overly stressed/anxious which is causing the issue (whatever the issue is). One of my friends knows and she thinks I should tell the rest of the group as it might make it easier for me (dread going out as cant bear to hear a pregnancy announcement).

It’s really just a shit time all round

@Hopefullywaiting01234 sorry to hear this. AF arriving is so tough.

Seems like a few of us will all be in the fertile week around the same time (I'm predicted 5 Dec ovulation).

I have also been trying legs up pillow under bum every cycle so far but will carry on doing so!

I told a few people (family and close friends) when we started TTC # 2 and it's adding to the pressure even though they aren't interfering at all. But I know they are all waiting for an announcement which I can't give them!!

@Indianna2006 I’m CD2 also, feeling a bit better today was in tears yesterday. I never expected this to be so hard, it’s been the worst time of my life (I know that sounds dramatic) but I cant help it.

I keep telling myself to forget about it this month enjoy Christmas and try and relax (as I religiously look on mumsnet for people in the same position)

@Indianna2006 - I have been putting my legs in the air after 🙈 think my husband thinks I’ve lost the plot (which I have).