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

Hey ladies, thanks for checking in, it’s been a hectic week at work so loads to catch up on!

I’ve not much of an update, started the Cyclogest and aspirin but only 5dpo so a while to go.

To be honest I’m feeling a bit over TTC at the moment. We’ve viewed a few houses recently and it’s made me quite excited about the future with my wee family as is, which is nice to not be so focussed on having another one.

I can understand the nervousness around the numbers. I remember with my first, it was really low and then my second, much higher and it really played on my mind. It was during covid too so I think it just added to the worry.
As you say, no one knows what’s ahead of us so just have to go with it for now.

Yeah ive had mine, got them in less than 7 days so off course cacked myself reading them. Luckily ok .. But like you say sez, its not a guarantee as we could be the 'one'.. i dont like that they class under 150 as a problem, seems abit toooo low that to then be looking into it.

@Sez281 @Supertrooper101 these were my final numbers based on bloods/NT/age-related risk. I'm 38. Based on the chart from Sez, my bloods must have lowered my age risk slightly I guess? And from what I understand NIPT is an even better indicator than the combined screening. There are so many unknowns aren't there. I definitely think there's no point worrying too much about this side of things. It's also weird when you consider all the things that might happen that you couldn't know pre-birth. One of the mum's in my group from DS, there little one was diagnosed type 1 diabetes a few months in so that's been a steep learning curve for them but you just get on with it by then I guess!

@Sez281 our standard dosent test for them i dont think. Just ds edwards and another... what would the above conditions cause then?

@Sez281 dont stress too much about those tests data, the 1 in 50 is for a 45yr old so that person has pretty much gave you the worse case scenario.. and my nurse was the same. They should keep there mouths shut tbf until results r in. Googled the numbers and it breaks it down by age group for reference if thats any help for when you get them.

Hi girls 😊

been AWOL just plodding on with life and havnt once thought about ttc tbh. I'm still in that 'whatever Zen mode' about it all ha (which is lovely) I havnt even opened a tracking ap either.

Was a lot to catch up on as per usual haha. But glad everything is going well for everyone.

@Paws4thought sorry you had to go through that!! Hopefully you can now try and get abit of normality back xx

@Westy22 wonderful to see your at 7 weeks!! That's flown by xx

Thanks for checking in girls xx

Haha maybe although I've been mostly calm until 19wks so who knows 😂 Less than a week to go now! (As long as baby cooperates!)

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/5032168-2024-ttc-35-part-2?reply=133922613&utm_campaign=reply&utm_medium=share

Here it is!

@SnookyPook am guessing that other thread got full the one with curlywurly rose etc, you got the link?

@SnookyPook be interesting to see next week with you and sez, you mood swings and sez calm, lets see if urs is a girl and sez's a boy lol
@Westy22 amount of random shit in my freezer and cupboard is funny.. hows your oh feeling about it all now

@Sez281 haha indeed! Thankfully I've been fine today! Was really worried in case that was my new normal for the next 5 months!!

@Westy22 aw congratulations! 7wks is great! Increased discharge is deffo a good sign that your body is protecting your lady bits from infection etc! Keeping everything crossed for you. 🙏🏼 Interesting re girls versus boys and potential differences to pregnancies. I don't think any of it is ever really backed up but there must be some hormonal differences you would think. Hmm.

Hi everyone, not had much chance to catch up in the last couple of weeks but your comment about food is very relatable @Westy22 - in my first trimester I found that something could be the best food in the world one day, and then the next day I'd be revolted by it! I'm pretty sure we still have a random tin of mushroom soup in the cupboard that I insisted on buying and then couldn't stomach the thought of it.

I found my appetite became more normal after about 14 weeks, but I couldn't face eggs, curry, or cheesy sauces until the third trimester for some reason.

I keep switching @SnookyPook lol not great when in work and you literally want to kill people, interestingly my sis said she was always angrier carrying girls lol but don't think there's any science backing it. Also finding foods I love one day I'm heaving at the thought of the next? Today I ate steamed veg for lunch because I literally felt like I couldn't eat anything else...even though I've lived off jacket potato for the last week...I could not stomach it today.

Officially made it to 7 weeks 🙏 praying everything is still as it should be, I've seen an increase of white discharge last two days, I've read this is quite normal tho. Also nervous as I approach the days around when a period would be due 🙈

Hope your all okay xx

@SnookyPook that was me yesterday lol had to keep telling myself to calm down and think, what is actually making you so mad......and it was stupid things. Crazy. Son also asked if theres such a thing where you can hire a room just to trash it to get out his anger 🤔..... asked him why he was mad and he didnt know lol
@Westy22 your new routine sounds very familar lol
@Paws4thought pleased you sound like your getting back on it. Shows how strong you are and am sure if you have any problems now after all this you will find your inner voice to be heard! Lol.
@Sez281 the test ranges do sound scary. Plsd myne just said a heads up it will be high and not a number now lol

Hope everyone is doing ok. I have been SOooo mega hormonal today. I started the day with an absolute rage and then I've been alternating between snapping at people and bursting into tears all day. I feel so unbalanced and crazy. It's not been a pleasant day. Hoping this isn't my new norm!! I think my hubby was wondering if I need sectioning earlier 😂😩😂

@Sez281 ah that's lovely hearing heart beat, hopefully not too long to wait for results.
@SnookyPook I'm sure he'll be happy whether it's a boy or girl, plenty of time for him to get used to whichever :)
@Westy22 I think I'd want to know so I could be organised although I know I'd accidentally let slip if my other half didn't want to know, the surprise will be exciting tho.
@Supertrooper101 I'm not on any other forums at the moment, don't think I could keep up haha

I'm planning to start testing again from Friday and if I can work out when best chance is we'll start trying and keep everything crossed.

@Sez281 ah yeah they will do that at 12wk scan. But you're right, pretty sure NIPT overrides it. It's what they do as a first port of call if the combined screening comes back higher risk I believe.

@Westy22 I thought I might (turned 38 around Christmas time) but came back low risk from blood results. I think they kind of merge the age risk and the bloods/NT risk for your final result. So wondering if Sez may get a different figure too once bloods factored in? All quite baffling how they do it all!

How old are you @Sez281 I can't remember if you dont mind me asking 🙈 I figured I'll get a risk figure around that being 37 and my BMI was 25.69 at my last appointment so just a smudge bloody over...although I bet its slightly higher now 🤣 (I love cake)

Bloating is great @Supertrooper101 don't have a flat stomach anymore 🤣🤣 I'm also ready for bed at 9pm most nights 💤💤