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TTC May 2023 💝 Previous MC March 2023 (thread 4)

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Sez281 · 06/03/2024 19:56

I didn't realise the last thread was full ladies! Can't believe it took so little time but it's been a busy couple of months!

@Westy22
@Jadeypie
@xxcxdonxx
@SnookyPook
@Supertrooper101
@Hankthehonk
@HopeAndStrength
@DmcinT
@Paws4thought

If I've forgotten anybody I'm really sorry and please tag them...

For all of us who have recently got BFPs, all of those still trying and for all the lovely updates about new arrivals let's hope this lucky thread continues for us all 🙏🌈💝 xx

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Supertrooper101 · 12/04/2024 17:53

No not told anyone 🤣 but ppl know me for working out being slim and smoking, so there not bloody stupid surley lol

Supertrooper101 · 12/04/2024 17:52

@Westy22 wow 🤦‍♀️ frigging men. I would say 8hrs on yoir feet is enough. And it bloody states everywhere....if u didnt work out before, do not start now...only mild amd gentle. So i would say 8hrs on it is mpre than enough. Tell im to ram it lol. My oh asked if the m/w weighed me last time. I was like, why, should they habe done? What you getting at...... thing is i worked out every day before, probably too much and would have carried on until i foumd out about the bleed. That shook me up and tinernet and dr said no exercise so i didnt. And that didnt clear up till around 12wks lol cramps ive had are not the normal type, more like a cold sensation under the lower stomach so ofc google says cold uterus so it worrys me about blood flow etc. Esp since i had these type on the loss . All abit of a mind fuck.

Am around 17 now so nxt one beginning of next mth. Been so hard going from weekly scans to none lol apart from the private one at 15.
@JM1997 any luck your end 🙂
@Jadeypie are your sticks still 'pissing' u around lol

Westy22 · 12/04/2024 11:24

@supertrooper how far are you now? I still get the odd aches now, more so as I approach a new pregnancy week. Yeah he doesn't really get it but he's just rolling with it now lol can you believe he's been telling me I need to start exercising 🤣🤣 I'll be the first to admit although I'm slim I'm not fit at all and do no exercise other than the fact I'm on my feet for about 8 hours a day, he's like you need some muscle 🤣🤣👊

xxcxdonxx · 12/04/2024 09:32

@Supertrooper101 how many weeks are you now? Have you told anyone now?

Sorry you are cramping again, it’s just a constant worry isn’t it. I’m sure at your stage it’s perfectly normal though and everything is just stretching out. Mine only seems to be a bit in the morning then I’m fine for the rest of the day.

Just had someone call me to make a second appointment for the sticky blood test, which I now can’t get. Talk about timing!

SnookyPook · 12/04/2024 09:15

@Supertrooper101 cramping comes and goes as womb periodically has to stretch out some more! Where are you up to appointment wise? You must be coming up to 20weeks in a couple of weeks or so...?!

@Westy22 don't blame you at all! It's such a long wait with no scans! If my EPU hadn't been so obliging I'm sure I'd have ended up with at least one private one this time! X

Supertrooper101 · 12/04/2024 08:16

@Westy22 i like the 'well he can stay at home' lol they dont feel or get it so dont blame you lol av started with cramping again and trying to remember, does it actually ever end lol
@xxcxdonxx like you say, worrying wont change anything, i wish i could follow that advise myself lol
@Jadeypie did u get any new goodies to try this cycle,gels, pills what other fads we buy lol

xxcxdonxx · 11/04/2024 18:25

@Westy22 it is a huge wait for the 12 week scan so I think you are quite right. It’s worth every penny to give you that peace of mind. The wait for the next one will be a breeze then 😊
My oh would be the same but they don’t feel all the anxiety we do!

Westy22 · 11/04/2024 16:57

@xxcxdonxx So I had one with EPU at 7+5 so nearly 3 weeks will have passed by the time Sunday comes 😱 this will be my first private one I've read really good reviews and it's a popular one so hopefully it will be OK x think the OH thinks I'm insane but oh well he doesn't have to come 🤣 I think I've done well to last 3 weeks so the two week wait for the NHS one will go quicker 🤣

xxcxdonxx · 11/04/2024 16:12

Thanks @Westy22 🥰

That’s exciting! When did you have your last scan? I’ve never had a private scan before but if all works out this time I’m sure I’ll need more reassurance than the nhs ones.

Westy22 · 11/04/2024 14:51

As the others have said @xxcxdonxx I've had alot of cramping early on along with back ache which freaked me out, but things are still OK 🙏 hopefully this the case for you x

I've booked my scan 🙈🤣 were going Sunday eve after work when I'll be 10+4, that then leaves a two week window before my NHS one. I'm nervous but feel like I need to do it. X feel a bit rotten today, can't shake the hunger feeling even after eating and I think my comfy jeans are starting to cut off the blood supply in my stomach 🤣🤣

xxcxdonxx · 11/04/2024 06:15

Thanks ladies,I know it’s just a waiting game now and worrying about it isn’t going to help or change anything.

@Jadeypie that’s good ovulation is on the way, hopefully a more ‘normal’ cycle for you.

I only really had some light cramping for a bit yesterday @Sez281 and you are right it can be completely normal so just need to remember that.

Sez281 · 10/04/2024 15:29

@xxcxdonxx I'm glad you r got a date but I'm so sorry you're having that feeling 😞 I know we all have the dread before the first scan (and after!) but do try and stay as positive as you can. I cramped badly from 3DPO and was convinced AF was coming even after the positive so I do think it's quite "normal" hopefully you can keep busy and have a few distractions to get you through till Monday 🙏

@Jadeypie Oh that's great that you're gearing up to ovulate again. Hopefully your last 2 crazy cycles were just that and it will settle down a bit now 🤞

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Jadeypie · 10/04/2024 12:50

@Sez281 I've not got a ap yet between work toddler life and being a stupid long que to get through I gave up! I'm actually gearing up to ovulate again tho so that's a positive. Xx

@Westy22 omg!! I feel like I've blinked and your that far already!! Suppose I havnt been on much but I'm made up your approaching scan time xx

@xxcxdonxx aww your gona feel like that like all the others. But your time will come when you get the little bit of reassurance (so shit you have to wait) xx

xxcxdonxx · 10/04/2024 10:39

Oh absolutely make the most of all your holidays, very jealous of 3 weeks in the sunshine. I feel we have went back to winter here 😫

Yes I spoke to someone yesterday @Sez281 and I’m booked in for Monday. The lack of any symptoms and some cramps I’ve had this morning has really got me feeling quite negatively about it all so it feels like a long wait for bad news. I do want to think positively but I just can’t shake this feeling.

Sez281 · 10/04/2024 09:33

Hopefully the dreams are a sign of something happening one way or another @Paws4thought 🤞

How are you doing @Jadeypie did you see your gp?

Any word from epu @xxcxdonxx? How are you feeling? Any symptoms yet?

@Supertrooper101 and @SnookyPook yeah Spain is still a couple of weeks away but it's great to know there's light at the end of the tunnel when so busy in work and it's something to look forward to. I love my holidays, I know life is going to change soon so will probably try for another one in later in the summer if I can 😂 Have you guys got any nice plans before hand?

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Westy22 · 10/04/2024 09:29

Aww lovely news @Sez281 💕 glad it went well. I wish I could have a 3 week holiday lol enjoy tho, will be lovely.

@Supertrooper101 lol there's still plenty of time for me to pile it on 🤣 debating whens best to plan it in, I'm 10 weeks today so was thinking maybe next weekend when I'm 11+3 and then my NHS one will be 12+6? X

Supertrooper101 · 10/04/2024 08:37

@Sez281 thats great 🙂 and 3 weeks wow, hope the weathers good haha certainly pass the time though... yeah am a little jelous of @Westy22 weight gain too ha...so whens your private scan then 🤔 lol

Jadeypie · 10/04/2024 07:04

@Sez281 awww that's lovely!! And to get videos too it's such a added little bonus! You'll be obsessed watching them 😍 xx

SnookyPook · 09/04/2024 22:32

@Paws4thought hope you get out of limbo soon! 💗

xxcxdonxx · 09/04/2024 22:31

That’s amazing @Sez281 and so nice that you got to see her waving away to you 🥰

Hoping you get something either way soon @Paws4thought the not knowing is torture xx

SnookyPook · 09/04/2024 22:31

@Sez281 oh what lovely news 🥰 so glad it was a lovely experience for you! Not jealous at all of your 3 week holiday!!! 😩😄 X

Paws4thought · 09/04/2024 20:48

@Sez281 ah that's ace having videos to watch, hopefully you'll be able to let yourself be more excited in the next few weeks, think there will always be a little worry there to protect ourselves from some hurt but hopefully outweighed by the positive.
I'm still in limbo, no signs of anything yet, I've been dreaming more which I'm hoping means progesterone rising and AF might be on the way 🤞 as much as I'd like a positive test I'd just be happy to know where I am now.

Sez281 · 09/04/2024 20:38

@Paws4thought got sent tonnes of photos and videos. Even though I've replayed them it still doesn't feel real. I guess that's normal in any pregnancy but especially after loss, maybe it's my brains' way of subconsciously protecting me 🤷‍♀️ I do hope that in time I'll get properly excited though!

How are you doing? Still in limbo land? 🤯 x

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Paws4thought · 09/04/2024 20:05

@Sez281 so happy for you!! Did you get a pic this time? 🙈 must be feeling much more real now!! Xx

Sez281 · 09/04/2024 18:58

Wow only 4lbs @Westy22 that's really good! Glad to hear it all went well ☺️ I know it feels a long way off so see how you feel and book one privately if you don't think you can wait

I'm just back from my private scan, it was amazing and I'm so glad we did because it's the first time we saw proper movements (she was hopping and waving and kicking away 💖. Dates are pretty much bang on too so I'm feeling a bit more reassured again (although not sure how long that will last!) we have a 16 week consultation in 2 weeks then will go on holidays for 3 weeks to try and relax 🧘‍♀️ 🙏

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