New to Mumset and planning to TTC from the new year

Guess I'll be the only person on here "glad" to see AF!

Having a bit of cramping today - feels stronger than the other month (when had the spotting, then nothing then tiny bit of spotting on and off for a few days etc) so hoping this is it.

Just want to get AF out the way so will have a chance at conceiving!

Sorry AF found you Milanomum and SparrowGirl - Here's to next month!!

How is everyone else getting on?

x

Hi there.

AF started this morning

Was ok with it at first but then DP made some huffy comment about needing to leave soon or he'd be late for work and I burst into tears. Poor DP!

Anyway, there is always next month.

Here's to April!

well... not this month for me, but I have only really started trying so not too worried yet. Jojo - As far as I know we are supposed to BD every couple of days in and around our fertile period for the best chances, much to my husband's delight ! and after a bit of reading on the net it seems the first day is the first actual day of bleeding...
Here's to April then!

Hey Milanomum! A belated welcome

I am also waiting to test again, hence the haunting of the mn threads due to not being able to think about anything else!

Hope your waiting and testing goes well .

Thanks Babybecks (hope it's a sticky!) and Oneof8 for the welcome!
I'm still waiting for AF...but refuse to test for another few days.
Best of luck to everyone!

Hey Oneof8! Glad your results were ok. Your gp sound really good, I think it's great that they are doing this stuff now and making sure you are all ok .

My AF is due either today or tomorrow. No sign yet but I did a test this morning with a digital and got a big Not Pregnant so have pretty much written off this month. A bit gutted really as I had cramping and even a tiny bit of spotting a couple of days ago which I thought might be implantation. But onwards and upwards, I guess it just wasn't to be.

I shall numb the pain with chocolate and organic cider

Hi All,

Welcome to the madness milanomum!

Just a little update - went to the dr's to get the results, and spoke with different dr as my lady was not available.
He said all results were within normal limits, and there is no cause for concern - however would do a referral for scan (if still no sign of AF) in 6/8 weeks as should be seen within 3 weeks of the referral.

He did go through the numbers slightly - but only really understood there was no sign of issue and everything hormone wise is working according to results...

I'll be honest - was glad everything was classed as normal, as if he wanted to do anything more I'd then be concerned

BabyBecks thank you so much - my email is [email protected]

Hope everyone is looking forwards to the long weekend! Know I am!!

xx

Sorry - I'm so new to MN that I hadn't realised where the last post was - wasn't ignoring you all, just a bit crap

Hi - Me too! we've just decided to try for a second child (DD is 18 mnths and was conceived the 2nd month we decided to try!) but my cycle is a little irregular and I'm finding it hard to know when the deed needs to be done - I also have a question, if anyone can help - I was wondering which day I should use as the first day of my cycle because I get brownish discharge for 3 to four days before I actually start bleeding...do I count from the first bleeding day, or discharge day?? Is that TMI ?
M

Ooo..that does sound good. Darn it! Now I'm even more excited! Bad Sparrow...must stop!

I have promised myself a haircut if I get a BFN this month to make myself feel better...or if I get a BFP I shall have one to celebrate. I really do need a hair cut quite a lot...

I had a look at the pregnancy threads and they are a bit scary. Hope to see you their soon though. If I get my BFP this month we can go together. Safety in numbers

Yay! Hi BabyBecks.

I had some really sharp cramping that lasted from sunday night through monday and then settled down tuesday. None at all today. I have half convinced myself it was implantation but am trying really hard not to get too excited as at the same time I'm feeling very much like AF is on the way any day.

I'm just surfing mumsnet to pass the time in a rather masochistic fashion and accidently found myself looking at baby things the other night. Trying to get through for at least another day or so before I test.

Helloooo! Anyone about. It has gone terribly quiet. [listening intently face]

Hey there BabyBecks! Glad your all ok. I'm pretty sure that it's common to have some bleeding during early pregnancy. I've heard that some women can even continue to have periodish bleeding for a while so try not to worry too much. Though I know that I would be a nervous wreck at every twinge...ho hum

Just started the second week of the 2ww which seems to be when I start loosing my marbles and going completely insane. AF is due easter sunday so just need to make it through this week

poo - sorry, posted at work whilst preparing for tomorrow! Should have said Saliva gland... GCSE's really were easier back in the day - I was awarded a B, yet can't spell for toffee!

Hey all,

Thanks BabyBecks - she is a really lovely doctor, so am lucky on that point, but it was a bit fast, as there to look at a blocked sliva gland (which is taking a while to go down)!

"Lucky" I am hectic with work at the mo, as travelling early part of the week. So far results waiting hasn't worried me as assume its just a precaution, but I just prefer to have an idea whats' what when I call up!

I lack pride, so if you are ok to donate - and no one else here wants it, I'd be grateful for the CBFM as don't beleive I have PCOS or similar and we discussed buying one around summer if no luck (OH thinks a lot to spend at the minute with everything else!)

Let me know if you would want anything for it ("swap" you for a voucher if you dont want money, to get started on baby shopping?)

Hope everyone else is fine x

Hey there!

Howdy oneof8. I can see how this would be a bit of a perturbing trip to the docs. On the other hand it does sound like your dr is at least interested in your situation and keen to make sure they do everything they can to help. I've read some pretty awful stories of gps who just don't bother which has to be worse then one who is, at worst, a little over keen!

At least this way you will know if there is a problem or not early and can either do something about it or stop worrying. In regards to your results, not really an area of expertise for me I'm afraid. You could try one of the other thread with some more experienced people as they will probably be able to help more. Though, to be honest your gp sounds pretty on the case and I have no doubt will let you know as soon as possible what your results mean and if there are any issues that need to be looked at further. So you might be better off just, erm..letting them do their job and not getting yourself in a tiz by trying to second guess what the results are going to be or mean. Though I confess that I am a terrible rover of the internet and shocking hypochondriac so certainly wouldn't be following my own advice if I was in your situation

Good luck and keep us posted!

Anyone ever complained about the efficiency of the NHS?

Had my GP check today for my now non-visible & no longer painful cheek issue (Hospital in 6 weeks so GP wanted to check if need to pull appt forward) and happened to ask about how the TTC is going as had discussed at previous appt that I am slightly crazy (under pressure was her term)

Told her about lack of AF and made the joke def not pg although keeping home testing in business!

She asked how long it had been... confirmed I don't think had a proper one since coming off pill - as we discussed this at last appt about the type of pill I had been on etc

She asked me to remind her when this was "oooh, last 1/4 2009 - erm, Sept/Oct?? I cant recall, I have it in the diary at home..." Truth = last 1/4 2009 - Dec... figured could hurt to have it on my notes in case of issue down the line.

She then completed a form and sent me down stairs for a blood test as it "wouldn't hurt to do this now, as today is blood day (day they have the vampire nurse at this site) rather than let you wait for another appointment next week just to do this then, saves us all time really"

On the one hand, very good service as I have been told to wait till 6/9 months before going to get checked out based on the pill I had been on being ?stronger? (and have been under fair amount of pressure) - on the other hand I went into this totally blind as I only needed to show my cheek is still slightly swollen but continuing to get back to normal.
I noted down what she was requesting, but no idea what they are for (as totally unprepared for this)

Does anyone know of a easy to understand website for a) decoding the blood test codes (what the letters stand for/what is being analysed) and b) website to explain what I should be expecting as "normal" results - as Dr said I would only need to go back if the results suggest things have not returned to normal yet, as may need to consider a "jump start"

Be grateful for any advice/direction re this.

On a another note think karma was at play, as I was wearing a fitted top - which I had to take off as sleeve did not roll past my elbow and had the ugliest bra on (a medieval contraption that is design for torture, and to hold everything where it should be as top unforgiving to natural movement)
Moral lesson - where good underware daily - not just when you are trying to get your own way at home

Hi guys,

just wanted to pop in and congratulate all you newly pregnant ladies! I'm still waiting for July when we start trying after our wedding, but am so chuffed for you guys and hoping that I'll be as lucky!

My friends were telling me about the pillow trick on the weekend, how funny!!!