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TWW starting 31.07.22 - Company Needed

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 31/07/2022 00:05

Hey all!

I'm on several other threads that I'm keeping up with but some of them are a tad long now, so I thought I'd start a new one for people to join.

Ovulation day for me today (30.07.22) so TWW starts officially tomorrow. AF due on the 12th. I have tests in the house, but my goal this month is to keep my mind busy and avoid symptom spotting! I don't plan on testing if I can help it. Want to avoid the disappointment if I can.

We are TTC #1 and we are in cycle 4 now. I had a chemical mid June when we weren't officially TTC but when it happened we realised now was the time to actively try. We wanted it so badly.

So that's a little about me and I would love some company in a slightly smaller thread.

Much love xoxox

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 22/08/2022 10:03

@Nypie thank you ❤️ I feel a little better about things today except I caved and took my last CB digital this morning and it said 2-3 not 3+... so I'm a little worried about that... I'm going to buy another single one from the shop tomorrow and will wait until Wednesday to use it. I hope it says 3+ then. I need something to put my mind at rest.

I hope you crack it this cycle! Got everything crossed for you! Xxx

@Hannargh thank you lovely. I hope all those supplements help you. You've obviously done your research. Fingers crossed🤞🏻 for this cycle ❤️ xxx

@xttcbabyno1x eeeeek! You're 6 weeks today! How are you feeling? Ooooh I'm so excited to hear about your scan! Mine is next Saturday (3rd)! Xxx

@eleveneleven11 thank you. I shouldn't go reading around this app or the Web... it always makes anxiety worse... but I can't help it... xxx

On the supplements front... I have folic acid, Vit D and C, iron, calcium, and magnesium. The Vit C and D, and the calcium are all chewable. Morrisons have a great Vange of own brand vits that are chewable as do Home Bargains! I got my calcium/magnesium chewable from Amazon. I'd recommend online as well, you should be able to get chewable varieties or everything xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 22/08/2022 09:20

@TheCakeIsALie18 urgh that sucks! kindness and understanding is all anyone needs at sensitive times like these. i can't understand people like that.

@Nypie wow you are so clued up! i've been taking folic acid since feb but really want to get on some more supplements. i struggle to swallow tablets though so i stick to gummies which means my options are more limited. i've been looking into getting some omega 3 gummies? x

xttcbabyno1x · 22/08/2022 06:25

@Nypie sounds like you've thought of everything this cycle so much baby dust for you!! When are you due to ovulate?

Thank you! Originally I had one for today but was worried that if I'd ovulated later than I thought we might not have been able to see much and knowing me I'd panic so I booked a 7 week scan for next Tuesday so the 30th ☺️ xxx

Hannargh · 21/08/2022 23:09

@TheCakeIsALie18 every day from now on is progress and and each step is a new and exciting milestone for your body to achieve - soon you'll be past that 6 week mark too!

@Nypie I haven't quite started taking pregnacare as I head it can shift your cycles to something more 'standard' (I ovulate later and have a longer cycle and feel like I'm just getting to grips with it). But if I keep adding more vitamins each month I may as well. But after some casual and selective researching I'm taking evening primrose/starflower up until ovulation to help with CM and then B6 after O to help with progesterone (I think - if anyone else has more experience please correct me!) I'm also taking iron which is always a problem for me and folic acid anyway. We will aim to DTD every 2-3 days and I have bbt and opks to pinpoint O so will be trying SMEP-lite (as much SMEP as we have time/energy for!)
DH is also being fed zinc and selenium now.
I'm also CD9 but not expecting O for another 11 days wahh.

Nypie · 21/08/2022 22:39

@TheCakeIsALie18 woops that was supposed to be rant away not rent away 😂😂. I've had a loss too and it's crap just one step at a time and treat yourself nicely you are litteraly creating a life! And lots of rents/ rants ;)

Oh god I hope it only takes one or two more cycles because it will be hard to stop but I will stick around to see how everyones getting on regardless!

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 22:10

@Nypie thank you. I know it's a different baby and pregnancy haha. But that doesn't stop the worry 🤣 I'll be alright. Just needed to vent lol.

Can't wait to hear how this cycle goes for you with all the bits and pieces you're going to try! I'm sure it's going to be amazing! Xxx

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Nypie · 21/08/2022 22:04

@TheCakeIsALie18 omg that is coming up so fast. Really hope everything is perfect for you...all you can do now is the dreaded relax and enjoy being pregnant 🥰 though I understand it must be so hard not to be anxious after a loss but this is a completley different baby and pregnancy. Rent away...its not easy!

Hey again @Hannargh I'm honestly obssesed with what people are doing I'm looking up info on google, pinterest and youtube!

Soo this month I'm doing castor oil packs (something about increasing blood flow to the womb but at the very least very relaxing), taking a prenatal, changed my diet (more fish more health fat less junk). Were dtd every other day, light exercise for circulation, managing stress andd hypnosis (youtube...I'm cheap). And 3 brazil nuts 😂😂. Throwing everything at it this cycle as we have two until we have to stop for my friends wedding. Are you doing anything new?

@xttcbabyno1x yay for 6 weeks! When is your scan?

@eleveneleven11 👋👋 I'm cd9.. I think last cycle I was a little ahead of most on here. Where are you?

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 21:00

@eleveneleven11 Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ you've made me feel a little better. I just want everything to be OK, you know. And I see lots of other threads of pregnant women almost shitting on other pregnant women's anxiety... e.g. someone asked about 3+ on Clear Blue and someone else was telling them that they shouldn't bother wasting their money and it won't change whether they will miscarry or not and someone else said don't bother watching line progression or getting an early scan because the baby can still die the following day... and while what they're saying is true it doesn't help with people's anxiety and it's completely heartless. Just because their pregnancy is going fine and they've never lost a baby they could at least have a little bit of compassion. I'm glad I made this thread and don't have people like that on there because my anxiety is already high enough reading stuff like that. So thank you all for being so supportive to each other ❤️❤️ sorry for the rant lol xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 21/08/2022 19:50

@TheCakeIsALie18 what a massive milestone you've surpassed today! WELL DONE 🥰 today was always going to be hard but you can very almost tick it off and hopefully relax a little more. i'm an anxiety sufferer too so i know that there's no cure or fix to feeling anxious. but at least you can have a bit more confidence now that your body is doing it's thinnngggg💕

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 17:32

Urgh anxiety is being a pain today. I'm 5+4 and it was today in my CP pregnancy that I "passed the foetus". All is looking fine today though, other than a bit crampy, sore nipples, and heartburn. So trying to stay positive.

Roll on 3rd September for the early scan ❤️ xxx

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Hannargh · 21/08/2022 17:24

@xttcbabyno1x and @TheCakeIsALie18 such a lovely bunch of cheerleaders too! And really lovely to get a sneak preview of what's to come xx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 12:57

@xttcbabyno1x aww nooo! Yeah listen to your body and take a rest day. Get a little extra sleep and plenty of water. ❤️❤️ is it weird to say I kinda wish the nausea would hit me so I have a good sign that things are going OK lol xxx

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xttcbabyno1x · 21/08/2022 12:37

@Hannargh @eleveneleven11 @Shleepymummy yesss I want to follow all of your journeys ❤️❤️

@TheCakeIsALie18 - I think my body is telling me to rest as I've been to the toilet 3 times gagging so I think todays session is a no go :(

That's still very good!!! Xx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 12:35

@xttcbabyno1x lol I hope you managed to stay warm. I sacked off bench press today lol to avoid accidentally bumping the boobs 😂 and my body is clearly tired as I only managed to work up to 120kg deadlifts before keeling over 🤣

@Hannargh @eleveneleven11 @Shleepymummy yep we will be your cheerleaders for you for as long as you need us ❤️❤️❤️ xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 21/08/2022 11:36

@Hannargh @Shleepymummy love that we have a little ovulation gang and can all be a support during the TWW again! it's so needed!

plus two pregnant cheerleaders hahah :D @xttcbabyno1x @TheCakeIsALie18

hello @Nypie! where are you in your cycle? :) xx

xttcbabyno1x · 21/08/2022 11:34

@TheCakeIsALie18 I'm on my way there too! I've got a hoodie on so hopefully they stay warm 😂 xxx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 11:22

@xttcbabyno1x I'm on my way to the gym for the morning... tight sports bra + sore nipples = distracted lifting session lol. This will be interesting 😂😂 xxx

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xttcbabyno1x · 21/08/2022 11:00

@TheCakeIsALie18 oh mine are the same!! Especially when I'm cold it makes me have to pull my top away 😂😂

I know right so lovely just can't wait to get to 12 weeks xx half way xx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 10:59

@xttcbabyno1x I'm alright thank you. Feeling alright today, tiny bit of nausea this morning but not much else. Except my nipples 😂 constantly hard and soooo itchy today! Really sore if I rub against them lol. I'm hoping I get more symptoms over the next few days, I think that will make me feel less anxious haha.

I know crazy to think 11 days ago today i had my first faint line!!! Xxx

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xttcbabyno1x · 21/08/2022 10:45

@TheCakeIsALie18 goood morning ☺️ I am okay thank you some symptoms really starting to show appearances now! Was at the supermarket just feeling like I could be sick, like a really bad hangover with the nausea! As well as my nipples feeling like they're being rubbed against sandpaper! But I am not complaining 💙💕 !!

Yesss 6 weeks tomorrow! ☺️ can't believe it's 2 weeks today I had a super faint line on an easy@home !! How are you doing today? Xx

Hope everyone else is doing well! So much baby dust ✨✨✨✨✨❤️

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 10:19

@xttcbabyno1x how are you today lovely. One more day and you're 6 weeks 😁😁😁

How is everyone else doing? Has AF now passed for those of you that it showed up for? Xxx

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Hannargh · 21/08/2022 09:29

Hi again @Nypie ! Are you putting more prep into ttc this month then, or are you having a month out before ttc in another cycle?
Always interested to hear what people are doing/doing differently each month 😊

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 06:29

@Nypie yeah it is a lovely group ❤️ I'm glad I made the thread!
Yep, MW appointment booked for 8th September and my early scan is booked for 3rd September. 🥰 xxx

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Nypie · 21/08/2022 00:54

@TheCakeIsALie18 aww thank you! I just keep having to remind myself how lucky I am and how much I already have but those hormones know how to smack you in the face.

Have you got your midwife appointment sorted? Must be so exciting. It is a lovely little group 💕

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 21/08/2022 00:17

@Nypie heyy! Thanks! Sorry to hear AF is a bit rough this month. I've gor everything crossed for you for this cycle ❤️ even if everything goes well with this pregnancy I'll still be here looking forward to hearing all of yours and everyone else's updates. I'm glad there are 3 of you all due to O around the same time! Nice little group there ❤️ xxx

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