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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 · 07/10/2022 10:23

@Hannargh glad it's all going smoothly for you. If it makes you feel any better, sore boobs and tiredness are the only symptoms I've had this whole time too. Just because there's no sickness doesn't mean everything isn't going well ❤️❤️ I did get super hungry for a couple of weeks around 8 weeks when we had a massive growth spurt. I was hungry all day every day, was a nightmare haha.

Oh god I can't blame you making them wait a bit longer haha. Serves them right for assuming and cornering you lol 🤣 that scan will come around before you know it xxx

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Hannargh · 07/10/2022 09:49

Hi ladies - hope everyone is doing ok?

I'm around 7 weeks now @TheCakeIsALie18 and a lot like @Shleepymummy I've got sore boobs and not much else, which I'm grateful for but also makes me a little worried that things aren't progressing. That said, I've read sickness can ramp up once the placenta is in place around 9-11 weeks, so I guess we will see! I get a bit bloated in the evenings and I have less appetite overall, which is no bad thing.

First midwife appointment on 18th Oct, and no plans for a scan until the 12 week one. I told my parents last weekend - I wanted them to know and be excited but they've also had pregnancy loss so felt they would be supportive and understanding. I don't think we are telling anyone else until potentially 12 weeks when there's something to show. DH's parents individually cornered him to ask when we were having children, so they can definitely wait a bit longer 😉

How is everybody else doing? Any news?

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 06/10/2022 23:26

@Shleepymummy yeah try and stay positive. I'm sure all is well. Not too long till your scan ❤️

No bump yet really. I've put on weight and I'm super bloated. It's starting to look like a bump. I reckon by 13 weeks it should be noticeable haha. Going to see my dad next weekend to tell him, would be nice to have a bump by then and not just feel fat and frumpy lol xxx

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Shleepymummy · 06/10/2022 07:48

@TheCakeIsALie18 yea this is true, I’m trying to stay realistic with it all. I’ve had sore boobs, on and off. No nausea really but with my first baby I was really sick by this point. Guess the comparison doesn’t help! I think cos I’ve had no symptoms really, I feel like it’s not real. Plus I’ve had some shooting pains so convinced myself somethings wrong but mind over matter! I’m guna just wait till early scan and stay calm!
Do you have a bump yet?! Probs still but early

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 05/10/2022 23:12

@Shleepymummy getting past the 6 week mark is the first milestone. As that's when it's officially not a chemical and has progressed.

The thing I always tried to remind myself of was that cramping is normal (and at times mine were worse than period pains) around that time. I was cramping for a few hours every couple days between 6 and 7 weeks. As long as there isn't any blood or other bad symptoms then the likelihood is that everything is perfectly normal. I'm having a crampy evening tonight.

Are you having any symptoms yet? Xxx

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Shleepymummy · 05/10/2022 22:40

@TheCakeIsALie18 oh yes I remember you saying now about measuring small. That’s good that you booked another and could see it all back on track.
I will try and keep busy. I’ve been completely fine but this double friend pregnancy announcement today has thrown me.
Thanks for the table, that is actually really helpful! I have it in my head the pregnancy may have stopped but my body won’t expel it so I won’t know, so you’re almost wasting time waiting to be told something had gone a while ago. It’s odd. Need to keep busy as you say and manage my anxiety better.
I’m 6 weeks 4 days give or take as my cycle could range by 1-3 days.

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 05/10/2022 22:33

@Shleepymummy I had a scan at 8 weeks where we measured a week and a half early at only 6+3. This triggered anxiety as we were told it could go either way... so we booked another scan for what would then have been about 8 weeks based off that scan... bean had a massive growth spurt and we then measured at 9+6. So I do understand the anxiety.

Whenever I had a bout of panic I tried to find something to take my mind off it but I would also look at this table..... which helped massively. Just watched the % dropping each day ❤️❤️ I hope this helps.

How far along are you now? Xxx

community.whattoexpect.com/forums/july-2019-babies/topic/miscarriage-probability-chart-peace-of-mind-72396754.html?page=4

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Shleepymummy · 05/10/2022 21:59

@TheCakeIsALie18 hope the scan all goes ok! Is this your first scan? Can’t remember if you said you’d had an early one.
I have killer anxiety, got an early scanned booked for next Sunday but now feel I can’t wait another 10 days, just want to know what’s happening asap. 2 friends have just announced they are pregnant so I think this has triggered it.
Any one got any tips for managing those early days anxiety?!

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 05/10/2022 14:34

Hey everyone I'm just checking in. Sorry I'm not about that much. There's been so much stuff going on! 11+4 today and have my 12 week scan next Tuesday.

How are all you pregnant ladies getting on?

I've just had a quick scroll back and @eleveneleven11 I'm so sorry to hear your news. What it a chemical or a normal early loss? You don't have to answer obviously! I'm thinking of you and sending lots of virtual hugs. Rest up. You and your body are strong and you'll come out the other side of this. ❤️❤️ lots of love xxx

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Hannargh · 28/09/2022 17:50

@ttcfirstbaby90 it's like with bbt temping - sometimes you can't tell what's going on until you've got a few days clear of it and a positive test in hand. I never had a proper triphasic chart, just erratic up down for days. Still worked apparently!

ttcfirstbaby90 · 28/09/2022 17:33

@Hannargh I've just been reading up and I do think my rise is unusually high. I've been wearing an Apple Watch for around 2 years so have some good data and it's always around 66-68. I felt really lightheaded this morning too, it's possible I could be coming down with something but I feel okay at the moment. Will have to keep an eye on it and update yas. Strange.

Hannargh · 28/09/2022 17:30

Hey @ttcfirstbaby90 that's really interesting! I haven't been tracking my RHR but do wear a fitbit and noticed the month I got pregnant that it went up from my normal 62bpm and rode up to 69bpm when I got my official bfp and has stayed up around 68bpm for the last couple of weeks. It seems a good sign but I don't know what it means if it rises by so much!

ttcfirstbaby90 · 28/09/2022 16:51

I'm curious has anyone on here checked there rhr?

4dpo now and I'm sure it's nothing to get hopes up for but my rhr has never been as high as it is today can't think of any reason why its so high. 🥴

TWW starting 31.07.22 - Company Needed
xttcbabyno1x · 28/09/2022 07:08

@eleveneleven11 I am so sorry hun 🥺 xx

Nypie · 27/09/2022 22:56

So sorry @eleveneleven11 thinking of you.

Shleepymummy · 27/09/2022 19:04

@eleveneleven11 I’m so so sorry to hear this. I hope you’re ok and A&E were able to provide support. Make sure you take care of yourself this week, be off work if you need to be, stay in bed and rest. Doesn’t matter how many weeks, it’s a huge process the body goes through so take the time you need x

pugsB · 27/09/2022 18:51

@eleveneleven11 I am saddened to hear that 😞😞. I hope you are doing OK and are getting the care you need. Lots of hugs..

Hannargh · 27/09/2022 17:11

@eleveneleven11 I'm so so sorry to hear that - I was thinking of you today and wondering what was going on. I hope the staff at A&E are able to help you out. Thank you for updating us and hope you are doing OK xx

ttcfirstbaby90 · 27/09/2022 16:53

Oh no @eleveneleven11 I'm so sorry. 😢

eleveneleven11 · 27/09/2022 15:15

hey everyone, a sad update from me.

yesterday morning at 10am i started bleeding and have pretty much been bleeding ever since - both old blood fresh blood and clots. i've done a test and there's nothing on it anymore, a total negative.

i'm back in the UK now and have a scan booked at the hospital for friday afternoon but heading to A&E shortly to see if they can speed things along as i'm feeling woozy.

xx

ttcfirstbaby90 · 25/09/2022 19:04

@Hannargh unfortunately a full 17 days haha. Thanks. Will keep yas all updated.

Hannargh · 25/09/2022 18:41

@ttcfirstbaby90 is your LP a full two week wait? Hope it sails past for you! Good luck!

Hope you're doing ok @eleveneleven11 and have managed to enjoy the rest of your holiday. Keep us posted. Hopefully everything is fine but thinking of you xx

ttcfirstbaby90 · 25/09/2022 15:09

TWW starts today. 1DPO. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 another 3 days on holiday thankfully will kill some time.

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 24/09/2022 15:02

@eleveneleven11 keep us posted, we've got our fingers crossed for you. Enjoy the rest or your get away xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 24/09/2022 14:06

@TheCakeIsALie18 @Hannargh i've tested once since getting my BFP and that was on a cheap strip test 3 days after. i'm just checking now and again rather than regularly. i wish i hadn't bothered to on holiday though as i've potentially put a dampener on it!
when i get home i'll do a digital and see what it says and if it's not looking good i'll phone the doctors. xx