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TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂

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YellowZ · 11/11/2023 17:25

Hello,

Would anyone like to join a thread for TTC after ectopic/miscarriage, or when facing other challenges eg age, PCOS etc? DP and I have just decided to try again for no2, and I'm going to come off the pill. It would be nice to have some buddies to share experiences and support each other 🙂

About me:

Pregnancy 1: conceived first cycle age 35, healthy pregnancy, DS born summer 2021 (now age 2)

Pregnancy 2: conceived first cycle age 37, ectopic, surgery November 2022

My plan is to eat well, exercise, cut out alcohol, and generally look after myself.

Because I got pregnant quickly both times, I'm hoping our chances are still good...no idea how only having the one fallopian tube is going to affect things 😬

I think I'll do OPKs but not sure about temping yet.

Would love to hear from others!

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Nic2908 · 14/01/2024 14:35

I am officially 1dpo. Dtd the night before and the day after ovulation so I’m going to remain hopeful. Defo in a stronger position that last month so taking that as a win.

@MrsB2019x how are you feeling? Have you had a scan also??

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YellowZ · 14/01/2024 14:24

@Ella31 how are you getting on? Any sign of ovulation?

How's everyone else doing? ☺️

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Ella31 · 12/01/2024 23:43

Dtd every second night now. Hoping something will catch.

Ella31 · 12/01/2024 21:49

YellowZ · 12/01/2024 20:03

Yes @Nic2908!!! Go go! Make that baby!

Hello @Ella31 welcome. I am so sorry for what you've been through xx

Thanks so much @YellowZ hopefully we'll have your luck.

Currently waiting for ovulation to rise. I've flashing smiley on opk but cheapie stick is still light enough.

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YellowZ · 12/01/2024 20:03

Yes @Nic2908!!! Go go! Make that baby!

Hello @Ella31 welcome. I am so sorry for what you've been through xx

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Nic2908 · 12/01/2024 20:00

@Ella31 😊hi Ella!! This is an excellent thread if I don’t say so myself.

@YellowZ our first scan picture!! Whooop whooop.

I got my positive opk today!! Makes me feel so much better after my cycle going bat crap crazy in December!! Fingers crossed. Hubster won’t know what’s hit him 😂😂

MrsB2019x · 12/01/2024 18:52

@YellowZ Thank you, will update afterwards!

@Ella31 I am so, so sorry for your losses. Sending you so much luck for the cycles ahead x

Ella31 · 12/01/2024 16:55

Can I join please.

33 years old.

2 miscarriages and recently, lost my twin sons 4 days after their birth. Back trying again. Waiting to ovulate, hoping this is our month. Currently have cm and flashing smiley on opk.

Stategigi · 12/01/2024 16:23

Lovely image @YellowZ , so exciting

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YellowZ · 12/01/2024 13:42

Thanks @snowitall and @MrsB2019x

Hope you're recovering ok @snowitall

Fingers crossed for your scan on Tuesday @MrsB2019x ☺️

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MrsB2019x · 12/01/2024 13:02

Amazing little scan @YellowZ! So pleased for you 😍

@Bumblesbee84 Best of luck for this TWW 🤞

snowitall · 12/01/2024 10:49

Congratulations @YellowZ that’s brilliant news!! So happy for you

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YellowZ · 12/01/2024 10:46

Thanks everyone! Yes I feel much better, like I can start to get a bit excited now. @Bumblesbee84 no more scans until the 12wk. I think if they hadn't seen a heartbeat etc I would have had another scan in a few weeks, but they didn't have any concerns. Good luck for your 2ww! The sonographer this morning said sperm can survive for 7 days, so I reckon you're definitely in with a chance 🤞🏼

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CatCaretaker · 12/01/2024 10:36

@YellowZ that's brilliant, you must be so relieved!

@Bumblesbee84 I think the best chance actually is on O day, from some things I've seen / read, followed by the day (or maybe 2?) before, so I wouldn't worry that you'd missed it!
E.g. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm199512073332301

@bethhop85 how are you doing, has AF arrived?

Gracie1825 · 12/01/2024 10:29

@YellowZ ah that's brill news ♥️

SnookyPook · 12/01/2024 09:47

@YellowZ that's amazing news! What a relief 🥰

Bumblesbee84 · 12/01/2024 09:15

@YellowZ do you have any more early scans lined up before 12 week scan?

Bumblesbee84 · 12/01/2024 09:14

@YellowZ this is such positive news! You must be feeling relieved? So pleased for you, sending positive vibes for a continued healthy and safe pregnancy x

I'm 1DPO today, hoping for some good news in a couple of weeks time. Because of DH'S work trip we've only DTD 4 days before O and on the day of O... really hope that's enough... but won't be surprised if it isn't though!

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YellowZ · 12/01/2024 09:07

Couldn't attach the image. Let's try again

TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂
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YellowZ · 12/01/2024 09:06

They moved my scan to 8am. All good! Measuring 6w exactly which is what I thought I was. In the right place with a heartbeat ☺️☺️

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YellowZ · 10/01/2024 19:06

@SnookyPook sorry forgot to say, great you had a good scan 🙂 do you have a date for your 12wk scan? Thanks for the reassurance over symptoms.

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CatCaretaker · 10/01/2024 14:52

Oh cool, well done, really glad he's OK now.

Anyway, back on topic!

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YellowZ · 10/01/2024 14:50

@CatCaretaker apparently seal pups are often left for long periods by their mothers. But this one was quite far away from the place up the coast where the seals congregate. I'm glad I called about it, as the seal medic who came out said it was dehydrated and looking skinny. Also there are lots of dogs on that part of the beach which can be dangerous to baby seals, apparently. They took it to a local aquarium which has a seal hospital. They release them when they're well again. It was super cute and curious. Didn't seem too worried about me being there. They have such intelligent expressions.

Anyway haha way to derail the thread!

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MrsB2019x · 10/01/2024 14:27

@YellowZ Omg that baby seal is adorable 😍 congrats on the 3+!

CatCaretaker · 10/01/2024 13:31

@YellowZ I bet the scan can't come soon enough!

Lovely seal, what did marine say / do when they came out? Are baby seals ever left like that by their mothers for periods of time? Not the point of this thread, I'm just interested 😅