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TTC May 2023 💖 Previous MC March 2023 (thread 5)

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Sez281 · 22/10/2024 01:59

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

I'm just going to tag you guys here just in case you want to check in every now and then. I'm
aware that so many of us are at different stages of our journeys now 🥹. I hope everybody is doing well wherever you may be on yours xx

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Supertrooper101 · 14/12/2024 21:37

@Sez281 sounds like your coping really well with the reflux. Its hard hearing them at nite, were just told it may take up to a year to get better! Or we can try medicine. Shes a really noisy sleeper so not sure what it is half the time lol oldest one has been excited for xmas since september haha the boys quite mellow so dosent tend to do 'excited' lol older they get the less presents they get cos its all too expensive what they want lol
@SnookyPook it was a nice message wasnt it 🙂.... good to hear sammy is still doing well x

SnookyPook · 04/12/2024 10:45

@Sez281 what a lovely message! Such thoughtful, beautiful messages to everyone 💗 Glad Sophie is doing well and that the first jabs are done! Really glad you are enjoying your little miracle lady 🥰 Haha so funny how different they all are - Sammy is only fitting in a few little 3-6month bits - most still swamp him!

Sez281 · 03/12/2024 07:28

Hi ladies, sorry I've been so bad at replying. It's so strange how technically they sleep for such a massive portion of the day and yet I can never seem to get anything done 🙈😂

@SnookyPook sorry to hear that Samuel wasn't well. Great about his weight gain though! Isn't it crazy to think where we all were this time last year. I remember your BFP so well. I think I had just had my hysterocopy. It's hard to believe where we are now 🥹 xx

@Westy22 how are you doing? Hope the hormones have settled a bit? The cluster feeding is no joke. Just when I think we're over it she takes another growth spurt and goes again the next week! It's great that Ovie doesn't mind a bottle too, we did one formula a night for the first month just so I could sleep. I'm expressing one a day now too because my OH loves feeding her and also it will be nice to have a drink or 2 over Christmas 😂 I hope you're feeling ok physically now too xx

@Paws4thought I hope you're doing ok. I can't even imagine how tough it is, especially around this time of year 😢 Xx

@Supertrooper101 its such a roller coaster isn't it 🥴 The reflux is still pretty bad here. My doc prescribed Losec but then a paediatrician said same shouldnt as it would cause her more pain with her trapped wind so we decided to just ride it out. The constant vomiting is upsetting for us but actually she's not in any real discomfort (apart from last night and this morning as she got her first vaccination 🫣) We're in 2.5 tog gro bags here, they're so handy but with her puking in her sleep we're going through a lot! Hope everything else is going ok. You all set for Christmas with the older ones? X

@Jadeypie I'd imagine your OH is dead against it as they want to try and protect us from the heartbreak. I think they feel so helpless when there's a loss so it's a preservation thing 😢. For what it's worth I think you're right to go on the 17th and see what they say, it might explain the pain etc too...Hopefully Christmas is a nice distraction no doubt the magic is building with your little lad now! 🎅 🎄 xx

@xxcxdonxx I think we all convinced ourself it was pre menopause at one stage or another. It's so hard to know what random bleeds etc are, when you're paying such close attention to your body it's nearly impossible to know what's going on 🥴 I don't think it's too late for you at all. You seem to be able to get pregnant so it's just finding something to tweak to help it stick 🤞 , whether that's progesterone or aspirin or something new so I definitely think go for the tests but hopefully you won't need them by then! Good luck in the tww 🙏 xx

As for me I'm just plodding along really. I can't believe how fast time is going! Sophie is 9 weeks today. Apart from the reflux things have gotten a little easier and we're getting more sleep etc. (she's a little chunk and 0-3 clothes are getting too tight so moving to 3-6 months this week 🙈😂) We're also getting lots of smiles etc and loving the build up to Christmas ☺️, I find myself crying happy tears a lot when I look at her because I never thought it would happen🥹. For those still waiting please don't give up hope. We were literally just about to start ivf the next cycle in February so miracles do happen 🥹 xx

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xxcxdonxx · 01/12/2024 13:49

Hello!

No wonder your mind is all over the place @Paws4thought you’ve had a tough few months. Can’t imagine it’s easy to get yourself in the zone for TTC at the moment.

Hope feeding is continuing to go well @Westy22 , the first few weeks are a wild ride.

Glad to hear you are all getting on well @SnookyPook , can’t believe it’s been a year since your bfp, doesn’t feel that way!

How are you getting on @Sez281

@Supertrooper101 , 11 weeks already. That’s a nice stage when they start to get a little more robust and you feel you know them better.

@Jadeypie it’s such a tough one to get over isn’t it. I’m in a similar position where I have some kind of scan Dec 31st, actually not really sure what it’s for but I’m a bit like is there any point in going? I get private medical through my work and as of next year they are going to be offering initial tests for recurrent miscarriage. It’s amazing but I don’t know if it’s too late for me know. I suppose go for your appointments and see what comes of
those, that might help settle your mind.

Im officially back in the tww. I don’t hold out much hope to be honest. I had quite a bit of bleeding around ovulation and then passed a clot/tissue which it then seemed to stop after that. I don’t know what’s going on and feel like my body is giving up and preparing for menopause or something. It’s all such a rollercoaster!

Jadeypie · 01/12/2024 09:59

@Supertrooper101 aww bless her my sons full of it too it's a never ending cycle with snots and everything else!

@SnookyPook oh wow that has flown!! Aww I love this age they are super cute and their little personalitys start to shine ✨️

@Paws4thought thanks for checking in I'm just the same as always. I don't blame your head being all over the place you've had a tough road xx

I have finally got a infertility appointment for the 17th Dec I don't no why I'm going. Other half is hell bent on no more babies I'm just on the fence. A part of me does and a part of me doesn't after our little incident last month I found myself secretly wanting to get a bfp. Anyway I'm still going I want the tests doing still to see if there is a underlining issue with my pains ect I'm getting xx

Paws4thought · 01/12/2024 07:37

@Supertrooper101 my mind is all over the place still but it'll be fertile window soon so need to try amd get in the mood. How are you getting on?
@SnookyPook can't believe he's almost 5 months already!
@Sez281 @Westy22 hope youre both enjoying your babies.
@Jadeypie@xxcxdonxx how are you getting on ?

SnookyPook · 30/11/2024 19:26

@Supertrooper101 yes! We are getting giggles and it's adorable! 🥰🥹 Big Bro adores him!! Honestly he is so cute with him 🥰 He's settled down loads with us too so fingers crossed we are through the worst of the adapting to new norms! Cannot believe we are rapidly approaching 5 months! Will be weaning before I know it! Today is actually the anniversary of my bfp! I can enjoy it retrospectively now I know it worked out!!!

Hope you are all well! @Westy22 hang in there! Emotional rollercoaster and hormones everywhere definitely sums it up!! Sounds like you're doing great 🥰

@Supertrooper101 apologies if inappropriate - please feel free to ignore but I couldn't remember if you said if little ones Dad would be involved or not? If so, how is that going? I am so in awe of single Mums - you are amazing. Hope you are getting on ok. 💗

@Sez281 how are you doing? Hope little lady is good too!

Supertrooper101 · 29/11/2024 13:59

@Jadeypie how did you get on in the 2ww then?
@Westy22 hows recovery going and little man 😀
@Sez281 have things settled down with your little one yet? 11wks here, crazy lol still sufferring with silent reflux and always bunged up. Never no what to dress her in at night either lol and side of her heads gone flat from sleeping on that side 🤦‍♀️ lol never ends lol
@Paws4thought hope things are getting easyer for you 🙂
@SnookyPook good about the gaining weight, bet his giggling and stuff now isnt he? Hows his older brother with him now? My eldest girl is stil abit weary around mine lol

Westy22 · 20/11/2024 10:49

Hey! @SnookyPook

We're getting on okay lol its been a massive learning curve 😂 he wants to feed alllll the time. We've started combi feeding as I didn't feel like my breast milk was touching the sides and he lost 7% birth weight so i felt a bit under pressure to get him fattened up, so far it's going okay and he's happy to take bottle or breast (pretty sure he loves the bottle more lol) nighttime has got easier...first few days we're intense 😂 we get 2 wake ups a night now which for 11 days old feels really good and i dont feel as dead. Cluster feeds most of the afternoon atm tho 🙈 it's an emotional rollercoaster tho, hormones are brutal lol

Glad Samuel is okay, ahh he's getting big now 💙 Ovie is quite snuffly but MW just keeps saying it's due to c section and may just have some mucus to clear but last night I felt like it was getting to him a bit more.

Hope your doing okay @Paws4thought I'm sorry to hear about your Dad 💔

Hope everyone else is okay xx

SnookyPook · 20/11/2024 10:14

Hi everyone, how are you all?

@Westy22 how is it going with Ovie? Are you feeling like you're getting the hang of things yet? Enjoying your newborn bubble?

@Paws4thought how are you doing my love? Have you had the funeral yet? So sorry again for your loss and at an extra poignant time of year. Sending a massive hug your way.

Hope everyone else is ok?

We're good here. Samuel is doing well and is finally over 11lbs! Haha! He's a little joyful man most of the time but has had a horrible cold that seems to be doing the rounds. He has an awful cough and I took him to docs the other day as he sounded a bit rattly and I was a bit bothered about his chest. Thankfully clear but he has been quite poorly and sorry for himself the last few days. He coughed so hard this morning he went bright red and threw up 🥺 Hoping he picks up again soon. Feeling very nostalgic at the moment - this time last year a teeny Samuel was implanting and I had no idea I was about to get a surprise bfp in a couple of weeks! 🥹 Still can't believe how lucky I've been.

Sending love and hugs to all xxx

xxcxdonxx · 15/11/2024 18:12

@Paws4thought I’m so sorry to hear that, what a terrible shock for you. Hope you are doing ok xx

xxcxdonxx · 15/11/2024 18:10

Westy22 · 10/11/2024 06:14

Our Baby Boy Ovie, arrived yesterday at 22.59 💙 7lb 14oz and he's gorgeous.

I started contracting at 5.30am and was down to every 4 mins by 11am and in absolute agony as it was all in my back and thighs, then the whole ctg drama started with them saying baby was too sleepy so they wanted to push to break my waters, but I opted to proceed with the c section and thankfully it was the calmest experience xx

Oh @Westy22 im sorry I missed this! Huge congratulations to you and welcome to the world, Ovie!
Hope you are all doing well xx

Sez281 · 14/11/2024 07:41

So sorry to hear that @Paws4thought 😔 Hope you're doing ok x

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SnookyPook · 10/11/2024 19:20

Paws4thought · 10/11/2024 10:53

@Jadeypie my dad passed away unexpectedly Monday morning so haven't really thought about it x
Hope you're OK!

So very sorry to hear this. Sending you big hugs 😔💗

SnookyPook · 10/11/2024 19:20

@Westy22 massive congratulations lovely!!! Welcome to the world baby Ovie 🥰 Well done for trusting your instincts and having a positive birth. Hope the recovery goes smoothly for you 💗 Enjoy the newborn snuggles 🥰 xx

Jadeypie · 10/11/2024 17:23

@Paws4thought oh I'm really sorry to hear that! I understand how you feel it happend to me last year sending you lots of hugs 🤗 I'm just plodding along xx

Supertrooper101 · 10/11/2024 15:26

@Westy22 a baby boy, i would have been suprised if it was a girl lol plsd the waitings over for you both 🙂
@Sez281 totally agree that no ones bothered if their gaining weight, but it still dosent take the stress away though does it.
@Paws4thought sorry to hear that x

Paws4thought · 10/11/2024 10:53

@Jadeypie my dad passed away unexpectedly Monday morning so haven't really thought about it x
Hope you're OK!

Jadeypie · 10/11/2024 10:08

@Paws4thought how are you doing? Xx

Paws4thought · 10/11/2024 09:44

@Westy22 congratulations. Glad you had a calm experience of c section x

Jadeypie · 10/11/2024 09:17

@Westy22 massive congratulations to you and your partner 🥰 such a cute name!! Welcome to the world baby ovie xxx

Sez281 · 10/11/2024 09:13

Westy22 · 10/11/2024 06:14

Our Baby Boy Ovie, arrived yesterday at 22.59 💙 7lb 14oz and he's gorgeous.

I started contracting at 5.30am and was down to every 4 mins by 11am and in absolute agony as it was all in my back and thighs, then the whole ctg drama started with them saying baby was too sleepy so they wanted to push to break my waters, but I opted to proceed with the c section and thankfully it was the calmest experience xx

Aww congratulations @Westy22 I'm so glad the section was a calm experience for you. He obviously didn't want to wait until Monday 😂 Welcome little Ovie 🩵 I love the name! Enjoy the newborn snuggles 🥰 xxx

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Westy22 · 10/11/2024 06:14

Our Baby Boy Ovie, arrived yesterday at 22.59 💙 7lb 14oz and he's gorgeous.

I started contracting at 5.30am and was down to every 4 mins by 11am and in absolute agony as it was all in my back and thighs, then the whole ctg drama started with them saying baby was too sleepy so they wanted to push to break my waters, but I opted to proceed with the c section and thankfully it was the calmest experience xx

Jadeypie · 09/11/2024 17:41

@Sez281 oh I completely agree with team work! I tried to take over at first and do everything and burnt myself out and that left my partner deflated that he couldn't do anything so 10000% team work!! As for the consuming love that everyone talks about as soon s baby's born I think isn't always the case dont get me wrong I was delighted but I expected like some mad ovwelming feeling . Also thos happy tears never leave don't think it's the hormones it's just being a mum ha. Tell you tho I get a mad pain in the back of my head when I watch my son get happy over somthing it's weird!! Any way motherhood is full of ups and downs and one hell of a ride but amazing @Westy22 don't worry you'll be amazing and your going to be that little baby's world it's the best feeling xxx

Sez281 · 09/11/2024 10:41

@Jadeypie Awww 4 is the best age for it, the excitement and magic of it all 🎅 ☺️ Oh it must be weird being in the tww without planning for it. Will obviously be hoping for a positive outcome for you but I know that you're ok with whatever happens xx

@Westy22 hope the pre op goes ok today. I know it's all so scary but the anxiety is totally normal. When baby gets here it's definitely very surreal. My worst fear was not bonding or feeling the all consuming love that everybody talks about (id focused so much on the pregnancy and worrying about it not working out that I didn't know how I'd cope when she got here) but now that she is I can't imagine life without her and still cry happy tears when I look at her almost 6 weeks in 🥹 (Damn hormones! 😂) As for relationships yes they are definitely tested (I could kill him sometimes lol) but once you work as a team and try to remember that it's mostly tiredness and it will pass.. If anything i love him more when i see him with her and how amazing he is with her ☺️ But yes a lot of ups and downs are on the way for you, in the best way possible though 🥰 xx

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