TTC#1 - Looking for Others in the Same Boat PART TWO THE SEQUEL WHERE WE ALL GET OUR BABIES???!

@Tater05 maybe you need to invest in a litter picker? Ha ha I’m clumsy at base level so I think things can only get worse!

@CharLdn that's amazing, it'll really help with your movement throughout. I've only been keeping up with the dog walks every day and I'm sure that's why I can still move around fairly normally (and bend down to pick up all the stuff I keep dropping - getting real clumsy now).

@MocktailMe I’m still doing 2-3 strength sessions a week. During first trimester I was barely dragging myself out of bed but still managed two gym sessions a week and now I’m back up to 3.

I want to add in some cardio as well as 3 sessions of strength for second trimester while I still can I’m just lowering the weights a bit and making some modifications.

I’m off my adhd medication so exercise is absolutely essential for focus even if it’s just a walk. I’m also thinking about pregnancy yoga.

@MocktailMe wishing you good luck on round 2 - honestly exercise is the only thing which keeps me sane!

Can’t believe @Tater05 and @Waitingformiracle you guys are in the final stretch. Time goes so quickly and slowly at the same time!

@lavafield @KTB34 so glad to hear you guys are now enjoying yhe sleep deprived life!

I’m now 15 weeks - 12 week scan was all good so now feeling a bit less anxious but still a bit of anxiety which I think is just normal.

It’s been lovely telling people and is beginning to feel real. First trimester hit me like a double decker bus- not fun but I’m so so grateful to be through it with no dramas.

Sending love to you all xx

@MocktailMe good to hear you're getting ready for the next round, sounds like you're really looking after yourself too which can only be a good thing! Best of luck for this next cycle.

@lavafield @KTB34 wow 3 and 5 months already! Hope you're not both too sleep deprived 😅😅

@Waitingformiracle I can imagine it must feel extra surreal going into the 3rd trimester after your first pregnancy. Exciting that you've bought the buggy! That's pretty much all I've bought too other than some clothes, we're slowly getting things sorted.

All good here too, I'm 31 weeks tomorrow, mad that I'm in the 10 week countdown and it's starting to feel a lot more real now.

Hi everyone!!

@MocktailMewishing you the best of luck with your upcoming cycle. It sounds like you have been doing everything you can to get your body ready and all that hard work will pay off!! The fully mediated cycles do have a higher success rate too so fingers crossed 🤞

@lavafield@KTB34I can’t believe how fast your little guys are growing, where are the months going!!

All is going well here. 28 weeks this Saturday and it feels very surreal to be coming into the third trimester. A big milestone for me seeing as I’ve made it to the first and second trimester in my first pregnancy, but never to the third. I finally allowed myself to make a purchase for the baby and ordered our buggy and car seat which I’ve been putting off. So it’s all starting to feel quite real!

@MocktailMe glad to hear things are progressing! I hope this round works for you 🤞🏽

If it’s any consolation I had an appointment with a physio Saturday who specialises in pelvic health. She said mine was in good shape considering the birth I had and said that me exercising in pregnancy probably contributed a lot !! So keep going!

We are good over here, little man is 5 months this weekend. It goes so fast 😩

@lavafield 3 months already, wow that has gone quick! I felt like that around the 12 week mark and then the 4 month regression hit 😂

Hello everyone! @MocktailMe sounds like a good plan, to get in the best shape physically and mentally now! Also, when you do get pregnant and have a baby you just don't have a lot of time for all those things, so it is good to enjoy them now!

Good luck for your new cycle, I do feel positive vibes there! ☺️

I am fine here, the baby boy is now 3 months old and we have finally fallen into some sort of a routine. He now smiles and giggles and babbles, so it is getting interesting to interact with him. Fragmented sleep is still very much here though!

How are all the new mamas here, and how are pregnancies progressing ladies? And those who are TTC best of luck this year! ✨

Hello everyone, how is everyone doing ?

Sorry to hear that @MocktailMe biggest hugs ❤️ Hopefully you can get plan B going soon xx

@MocktailMethats how I felt too, I also felt like we hadn’t been successful in so long with my body doing its own thing so I didn’t have much trust in it!

@MocktailMeyour body has been through so much, the drug free break will no doubt be a welcome break. In terms of the FET protocol, my clinic was very open to letting me choose as I was ovulating ok on my own. They said that they see slightly better outcomes with fully medicated cycles so I decided to go with that because I wanted to throw the kitchen sink at it! Of course it means 12 weeks of drugs if the FET is successful which is a lot on your body especially after you had to do the down regulation on top of the rest, but ultimately I felt it was worth it if I meant the transfer would work. Having said that I’ve read of lots of women who choose modified natural and swear by it! I’m sure it’s very nice to not have to take all the drugs and let your body do the work. I hope your clinic will get you in to talk through this recent transfer and what your next steps will be, and no doubt give you their own opinion about what will work best

So sad, @MocktailMe , as we all know how much you wanted to get pregnant by Christmas / this year. I would feel numb too. But I agree, frozen embryos and a second attempt is often more successful, so don't despair!

Oh @MocktailMe I am so so sorry 😔 this is so unfair. Take this time to grieve ❤️‍🩹 this is a loss in and of itself so just know that we are here to help you through this. I know it may not be comfort right now, but I hope it helps to know that you have lots of lovely embryos frozen and when you feel ready, the next time it will be a lot more straightforward without having to do the ER. Plus they do say that frozen cycles have a slightly higher success rate so there is so much hope 🙏

So sorry @MocktailMe ❤️ this time might not have worked but it was the first one, you still have all those healthy blasts in the freezer. It must feel heavy thinking about going again, hopefully next time you speak to your consultant they'll help with that

@KT199 I feel like Christmas can be intense socialising at the best of times let alone with a newborn!

I’ve been enjoying Xmas I live close to my parents who always host so it’s been good to dip in and out of the festivities 🥳 I’ve felt pretty tired but my mum and sister both said they felt better at week 12 so 🤞 and that’s only two weeks away now. My sister also had a miscarriage before she had her kids so is very empathetic about nerves!

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas Day!!

We are doing good thank you @lavafield and @KTB34.. rocking out in the newborn trenches 😂 Christmas has been lovely however I’m glad it’s over. There was too much expectation on us to socialise and everyone wanting to see/hold our little one. We are adjusting to our new life with the milk monster who summons us every few hours and I would have preferred to have locked our doors and let no one in. But, that is settling now thankfully so we can really soak up all the special moments as a 3 (and nap whenever we get the chance!!) How were your first christmases with your little ones?

@MocktailMe Got my fingers crossed for you.

@CharLdn @Waitingformiracle @Tater05 hope you are all doing okay and enjoying pregnancy (where possible)

@lavafield I definitely felt after 6 weeks things got a little more settled. However 😂 our little one is 16 weeks on Tuesday and oh my he very much demands everything lol! He talks loads, can smile and giggle, has started to roll on his front and has found his hands and feet. I also think we are starting this 4 month sleep regression I hear so much about so I feel we’ve gone back to newborn days! But I wouldn’t change any of it 💙