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

@MocktailMe oh yay glad things are progressing well! As you say one step closer.

@KT199 huge congratulations love ❤️ What an amazing Christmas gift.

I’m OK had a 6 week 5 days scan and got heartbeat confirmed and everything’s tracking as it should be so far. I’m now 7.5 weeks. I’ve been absolutely exhausted and sleeping all the time and feeling nauseous so while not that fun - quite reassuring in some ways to have good pregnancy symptoms.

I’m planning on getting a 9 week scan just to check it’s still OK before Xmas.

@Waitingformiracle let is know how your scan goes. Can’t believe you’re half way!

@KT199 Huge congratulations on the safe arrival of your bundle of joy!! Enjoy every moment, these early days and weeks pass so quickly, they grow so fast!
@KTB34 Wow, 14 weeks already, I bet you are getting more sleep now and the "witching hour" is the thing of the past?!

My son is 7 weeks now, I breastfeed 99% of the time now, but occasionally we do top up with formula which my partner gives when I desperately need sleep and the little man is still going crazy past midnight and seems hungry despite just having spent hours on the boob!

@Waitingformiracle hope the anatomy scan goes well. It was reassuring for us to get to that milestone!
Are you enjoying your second trimester and travelling while you can or keeping it simple at home?!

@MocktailMe How did your scan go? Hope it showed a nice egg growth! So excited for you!

@CharLdn how is your pregnancy progressing? Have you had more scans? How are you feeling ? Are you skipping the skiing this season? I surely am, but for a good reason at least! ☺️ Last winter I still went when I was just 4 weeks pregnant but I took it very easy as I was cautious of any falls that would require X-rays etc.

Huge congrats @KT199 on the safe arrival of your little one ❤️

@Waitingformiracle glad to hear things are going well with your pregnancy!

@MocktailMe best of luck with your scan today let us know how you get on.

@CharLdn how are things going ?

@lavafield @Tater05 hops you’re both ok!

Our little one is doing well, 14 weeks now it has gone so quick. He is very active 😂 nights are getting easier as he is sleeping slightly longer now. I am still EBF so he literally comes everywhere with me, velcro baby indeed lol

oh @KT199 the biggest congratulations I am so so happy to wake up to this news ❤️ the 8th of December is my birthday! It’s a great day to have a birthday. Hope you and baby are doing well!

Things are going well with me I am almost 21 weeks so it feels like things are flying along now! My anatomy scan is next week so I’ll be relieved to have that all done and hopefully looking good!

Best of luck with your scan today @MocktailMe, hopefully it won’t be too much longer until your egg retrieval! Will you be doing a fresh or frozen transfer?

@KT199 Congrats! So happy for you. Have a lovely Christmas time i. Your bubble of happiness 🥰

So glad things are looking positive for you @MocktailMe

@CharLdn have you had an early scan? How are you doing?

Big news from me and there were days I never thought I’d get to make this announcement but my baby safely entered the world on 8th December😭 I can’t quite believe that this is my life right now tbh. The overwhelming love is crazy.

How are you getting on @Waitingformiracle And @lavafield ?

@KTB34 how is your little one getting on now?

@MocktailMe how are you getting on with your meds?

@MocktailMe your colleague has a really good point there, it's throwing you in the deep end all at once! It's good you're looking at it factually, it'll help you process it in each stage and hopefully take it one day at a time.

@CharLdn those signs are so reassuring! Sorry your anxiety's spiked, like you said your body's going through a lot especially with coming off adhd medication. As for nutrition, listen to your body and do what it's telling you to do. It's difficult anyway in the first trimester with nausea and food aversions, you can set out to be eating the healthiest balanced diet but if your body is saying a bag of cookies is the only thing it'll accept, eat those cookies and don't feel bad for it

@MocktailMe I was just thinking about you!

One day at a time is where I am too.

I’ve had nausea on and off all week, terrible insomnia excess saliva (that’s fun!) and brain fog. Although it’s been rough I’m so so greatful as pregnancy signs are reassuring and it does help with my anxiety which has been OK, apart from today.

I also tested and my line progression is very strong.

I’ve also had to come off my adhd medication so I think it’s just been a lot for my body to take in.

I’ve suddenly become paranoid about nutrition and gestational diabetes as my BMI puts me as obese (I’m a size 12-14!) but I think it’s just unplaced anxiety.

I think given what we’ve all been through so far staying not attached to the outcome and trusting the process is a good place to be ❤️

@KT199 I’m OK I think I have quite high hcg levels as clear blue say I’m 2-3 weeks at 4weeks and my tests are so much darker this time.

I’m also feeling knackered/nauseous which is all helping my anxiety after loss. I just want to get through to the first scan I’ll have at 7 weeks with the epu as it feels exciting but very precarious at this stage!

Ohhh @MocktailMe that’s such exciting news! I’m glad we get to be on this journey with you! You’re right it’s ok to wobble. I think I’m just in a weird spot as quite literally all of my co-workers here have either just experienced a traumatic loss or have recently found out they got pregnant unintentionally and all of them have decided to confide in me but no one else. I’m happy that people trust me but it’s certainly messing with my mentality a bit.

I truly appreciate you all. I know I’m not the most consistent presence but seeing all of you on your journeys brings me joy.

Oh @CharLdn congratulations 🥹 that’s such lovely news. How are you feeling?

@MocktailMe Sending you so many positive wishes for your IVF cycle. Really hope you get some perfect Xmas news.

Also echo what @Waitingformiracle has said in terms of the keeping the pregnancy chat down low if wanted on this thread. I have over recent weeks tried to keep my updates to a minimum anyway tbh but come to offer support. Here’s to hoping one day soon we can have another thread elsewhere that’s us all discussing pregnancy/babies 🤞

Well done @MocktailMe there is definitely a bit of a mental game of ping pong sometimes before you build up the nerve to stick the needle in 🤣 but it gets easier. How long will you down regulate before starting stims?

@MocktailMe yay well done!!! First one down is a big step ❤️

@MocktailMe oh sorry somehow the thread was not updated for me when I was typing. I see you have already started your injections! Well done! You have got this! 🙌

@CharLdn What a lovely update from you! It looks like it is a good sign that the lines are that strong with a day still to go before your period is due. Hopefully that means implantation took place earlier rather than later , which is sometimes considered to be better for pregnancy outcomes. Fingers crossed for you!
@MocktailMe when do you start your medication?
Thanks everyone again, our little man is growing!

@PearOpal I get it it’s like ground hog day, definitely a marathon not for the weak! For context it took me 18 cycles in a row before I had a positive. I gave up having hope or a positive attitude and viewed the whole process like a gym routine. Sometimes it’s easier to just disassociate from the whole thing.

@MocktailMe I also completely get that it’s hard to hear success I’ve struggled too at times so I’ve dipped in and out at times for my own sanity.

I also muted all the babies and pregnant people on Instagram too - even close friends as I’ve found that jarring.

@PearOpal @MocktailMe those feelings are so so valid and I completely understand them believe me. I did have to take a break from on here for a while because I was finding all of the success very overwhelming so I totally understand. Also, I can only speak for myself but I’m sure the other ladies might agree that we can 100% keep the chat about pregnancy and success out of here if you are finding it triggering because nobody wants anyone to feel that way ❤️