Preparing to TTC in 2022

Cd38 today 😭 just taken a pregnancy test just in case (knew it was basically impossible anyway!) And its negative so just waiting for af to arrive....starting to get annoyed now!

@Jennifer89 I had an unplanned c-section with my first and for various birth related reasons will be most likely choosing an elective if/when I get pregnant again - I felt like my c section was the only calm in the storm so to speak and was the nicest part of the whole thing! Also had a quick and easy recovery from it so I do think that experiences with it will vary wildly - but it's definitely good to be prepared that it could go any way in that sense!

@Jennifer89 I think there's a lot to be said for the planning side if it. I'd 100% rather have another planned than an emergency x

@Dreamingof3 that's interesting to hear your experience of c section.. I am still considering the pros and cons so is very useful to hear different view points. I guess how I also see it is c section sometimes can't be avoided and at least with elective you can plan for it..

@Jennifer89 they're just horrible 🤣 I had pretty straight forward recoveries with both of mine. First was a bit harder in the first few days because it was an emergency so planned was definitely better in the immediate aftermath. You can't laugh or cough or stand up straight afterwards. My lower stomach is still numb and apparently that's quite common. There's definitely a lot of good things about them, don't get me wrong but I think people forget (including me! It's easy to do) that it's a major surgery....and then you're expected to look after a baby straight after 🤣

@Dreamingof3 thank you, will do that 🙂. Just out of curiosity what has put you off in particular about having another c-section?

@Jennifer89 I'd mention it as early as possible so that they know about your preferences and your worries.
I'm going to do everything in my power to avoid a section this time...but if it was that or forceps I think I'd choose the section tbh! Just remember that it's all your choice ❤️

@Amber17 happy birthday and still chance of positive. I would test again when AF due.

@FourOclock great thank you. Will definitely keep in mind to discuss during booking in appointment.

Happy birthday @Amber17 and hope you get the result you want in a few days!

I've not done any grand revealings to DH so no good for inspiration here! This time DH was convinced I was pregnant the whole week before my period was due because I was such hard work 😂 so I just text him after I took the test while he was at work, followed by 'can you get more milk on your way home' 😂

@Jennifer89 you can speak to your midwife at your booking in appointment at around 8 weeks, but you can change your mind at any time and would normally have a meeting with a consultant around 36 weeks for elective c section (providing there's no other risk factors for earlier birth like twins!).

Wondered if you any of you ladies might know at which stage of pregnancy birthing options are first discussed with midwife? I have read up about forceps and other birth outcomes that make me nervous.. I am leaning towards wanting an elective c section but not sure will be taken seriously given it will be my first pregnancy..

CD22 today, LH peaked last night, last DTD CD20, BD'ing again tonight. Today is ovulation day, so tonight will be the 5th go in 10 days, then I'm joining the TWW crew! Baby dust to all x

Thanks all, we are OK now just the usual Monday vibes.

@dreamingof3 fingers crossed AF comes and goes before your holiday 🤞 so much easier not to have to worry about that

@Amber17 happy birthday! Still early days so don't be too disheartened. Are you going to test again in a few days?

@LucyLoopyLu hope you're both doing ok now?

@Amber17 Happy Birthday! Not out until AF arrives.

@LemonZestDribbles I'll be 10dpo on Saturday. Flo app says AF due Sunday but Fitbit app says next Wednesday so who knows! Lol! I go on holiday on the 26th so hopefully AF will be long gone by then or even more importantly I'll get a BFP! If I do I wouldn't even care that it'll be an alcohol free all inclusive holiday 🤣

@LemonZestDribbles 😂😂

I don’t think I’ll be doing any elaborate way of telling my DP if I get a BFP - I’ll likely just be bringing him along for the journey ahaha

@Amber17 happy birthday!! Still very early so try and not let it take the shine off your day

@Amber17 10dpo is still early so don't count yourself out yet. And happy birthday!

BFN at 10dpo. Gutted. 1 line on a FRER was not the birthday gift I was after today.

Found a useful article on the fertilityfriend site that said only 10% of pregnancies get a positive at 10dpo though.

@LucyLoopyLu always blame him. Easier that way 😬 hope everything is okay now

With dh last time I was convinced I was pregnant when I could smell the cat food really strong. I took a one step (awful tests) at night and was convinced I could see a line. I was bouncing around various lights trying to get him to see. Eventually he said he could (definitely lying so I'd go to bed). I very smugly handed him the frer with a bfp the next morning - 5 mins before he left for work. He still complains that I sent him off to work in a daze and I'm not allowed to do that this time 🤣

Is anyone due to test soon? I'm trying to avoid until Saturday earliest

@LucyLoopyLu definitely blame him, that's what I do 🤣 hope things are OK now x

Officially due af today if my cycle is the same as last month...it better arrive soon as we go away in a week and I don't want it to ruin my holiday 🙃

Thank you @LucyLoopyLu

I hope you and your partner have made up now and that you are ok x

@cherrymarket good luck! Hopefully you get the same this time. I guess it only needs one good swimmer in the right place at the right time

🤞

I'm now 8 dpo according to my cycle tracker. Trying to keep my expectations low as I think my chances are very low but can't help that sneaky bit of hope worming its way into my brain.

Had a stupid argument with my OH this afternoon even though we've had a good weekend. Honestly can't even tell if it's my fault for being grumpy or his point for overreacting to my grumpiness. 🥲 I wish I could blame PMT but I'm not sure it qualifies at this stage!

Congrats @DanceWithYourBalloon fingers crossed for your little bean! So lovely to see scans already and so sorry to hear of chemical pregnancies they're not a nice experiences at all.

Not sure how I'd tell DP that I was pregnant it wouldn't be too exciting telling him tbh would be very excited to tell my ma and his parents though they'd be over the moon probably get a babygrow and film their reaction.

Oh and supplement wise, I don’t take vit C but I take my folic acid and vit D with a glass of orange juice at breakfast. Hopefully that will work!