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August - first month of TTC? Join me!

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TotorosOcarina · 28/07/2010 11:21

Hiya,

I put August as its a little late for July!

I'm TTC number 4(!)

Due to test on the 15th August but don't think we have much chance this month as its only our first and DH has been ill for a few days and now I've got the bug, so not much romance happening!

So just wonderded if anyone is just starting TTC and wanted to join me?

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lizandlulu · 30/12/2010 20:42

well charting is a bit strong. i did take my temps for a couple of weeks, then went on holiday nad lost track of it so it didnt do anything for me. luckily the month i started temping was the month i got pg so i didnt need to carry on, but i was definately geared up to start doing it again the month after. i felt more in control while doing it tho, like i knew what was going on in my body which helped me.

it did say at the start of my book that if you have been charting for 4 months and not got pg then to see a gp and take your charts so they can see you are giving it the best possible shot. i dont know if the gp's would look into tests etc sooner after charting, but the book definatelt gave that impression.

Iwish · 30/12/2010 22:42

I've only forgotten to take it once (try for me) im usually rubbish at things like that, have to remind myself a million times to do stuff.
I agree it Is great knowing what your body Is doing, I was suprisingly happy when my chart showed I had OV'd.
I will bear that in mind if we don't get of in the next few months and take them to the docs.
Aaarrgghh I'm getting so fed up!! I just want to be a mum.

KLou111 · 31/12/2010 13:45

Don't give up yet Iwish, the red witch not here yet. Fingers crossed!!

Well, told the folks, my Mum (the Midwife) already guessed boo!!!! When we got there, mum said I looked as if I'd lost weight (yeah goodun!) and when I refused a choc chip soft cookie, she knew something wasn't right lol and said have you got something to tell me. I just ignored her and said I am a bit full at the minute.
So just came out and said about 30mins later 'Well, we've got a bit of news.....' and before I even finished, she said, 'I'm right, I know I am!' am the screamed the house down, poor Dad didn't even know what we were talking about!! She thought I'dlost weight through morning sickness, which I haven't had yet thankfully! Even though I have put on 3lbs in 3 weeks!!
She's already been to Tesco this morning and had a browse around the baby stuff,and Dad has been ordered to get the knitting needles out of the loft!!
'We'll buy the pram' I think was the first comment out of my mums mouth! Then said it will be the most ruined baby next Xmas.
PIL are thrilled too, when DH said we had some news, his mum went into panic mode saying 'What? What's happened?'
Told them the news and were totally shocked. I went off to bed at 11:30pm and the rest of them came up at 3:30am after celebrating!!
DH just told his bro (they're in Thailand 7hrs ahead so bit tipsy for NYE!) and they are very happy.
My 2 bro's are also in Thailand on hols, but can't get them, gutted.

Anyway, sorry for long post.
Hope you all have a fantabulous New Year, and fingers crossed for you Iwish and Madkatz

xxxxxxx

lizandlulu · 31/12/2010 14:15

so so happy for you klou your mum sounds really lovelySmile you obviousley knows you better than you think!

and thinking of you both iwish and madkatz dont lose hope, it will happen soon i am sure of it.

i have finally got a scan date, its on 11th of jan. i will be nearly 14 weeks by thenShock it just doesnt seem possible!

Iwish · 31/12/2010 17:16

Hi klou aww I'm glad it went ok with your parents, they seem lovely.

Hi Liz I bet you are excited for the scan. Let us know how you get on :)

The witch arrived this morning. Wasn't happy at all. Couldn't even tell DP till about 2 hours ago so when I did tell him the flood gates opened when I was driving, not good as i couldn't see lol.

MadKatz · 31/12/2010 21:03

aaww sorry iwish thought you'd be lucky this time.
Just waiting here for AF or BFP, due Tuesday according to FF.
Happy New Year everyone xxx

Iwish · 31/12/2010 21:25

Hi madkatz thanx hun. Had a crap day feeling sorry for myself so I'm cheering myself up with a bottle glass of wine. Hoping this is your month. Happy new year xx

lizandlulu · 01/01/2011 17:47

happy new year all, hope you are all ok?

i hate new years day, its so boring, nowt to do, no where to go. although dh andi went into town this morning to watch the hunt go from the market place, (which didnt turn up for some reason) but costa was open!! result!!Grin also got a new camera from boots, and one of them kinect things for the xbox which is amazing. just as well cause dh went out of the afternoon to his mates!

KLou111 · 02/01/2011 14:42

Happy New Year to you all!!

Gutted for you Iwish really really sorry. Hope that January 2011 is the month for you, keep us all updated.

Any news Madkatz?

At parents at the mo, Mum has started kntting a bonnet! So cute. Started in green, ran out of wool, then white, ran out of wool. Is only a practice one as she hasn't knitted in a few years, but it's gorgeous. She's just shown me all the patterns from when we were all born, scary how old they all are!!

Kinect looks loads of fun Liz, I've got a wii and got a few games for Xmas so can keep a bit fit!

KLou111 · 02/01/2011 14:43

Oh, forgot to say, I don't know HOW many times was asked if I was 'with child' at NYE party (I'm usually the entertainment when I'm drunk). Why is it when you don't drink everything thinks your preggars?? Think they all clicked but we kept our mouths shut.

lizandlulu · 02/01/2011 16:23

WITH CHILD!!!???

MadKatz · 02/01/2011 17:11

Hi KLou. No, no news here yet, just waiting. AF due on Tuesday

MadKatz · 03/01/2011 08:21

Woke up with AF this morning Sad

lizandlulu · 03/01/2011 09:36

Sad for you madkatz i am giving you a great big virtual hug Sad

MadKatz · 03/01/2011 09:56

Thanks Liz. I'm a bit down about it but we were both so ill during OV I would have been really shocked if I was PG as we didnt get up to much. Roll on next week!

Just out of interest how long would you try without success before you would go and see your GP?

lizandlulu · 03/01/2011 13:55

gp's wont do anything unless you have been trying for 1 year. but i sopse you could 'extend' the amount of time you have been trying? tell them 1 year rather than 7 months??

MadKatz · 03/01/2011 17:31

well, DH and I have discussed it and agreed to try a couple more months at least and then go see someone if no luck

GruffaloMama · 03/01/2011 17:41

Hi Madkatz & Iwish - really sorry. Big hugs. I waited a year when trying for DS. The GP referred me straightaway for some tests (specifically bloodtests for PCOS and subsequently a scan). She said that I'd probably be preg by the time we got the results (two months by the time I'd had a period and finished all the tests). She was right...

I think the time they start to refer you depends on your age and how 'seriously' you've been trying - I think if you've been charting that helps a lot. It might be worth booking an appointment for a chat - even if she/he says that you should keep trying for another few months you'll be on the radar if you need to go back - though I'm sure you'll be lucky before then Smile . To be honest if I'd been charting for 6 months I'd have gone back to the GP as I have a history of PCOS and I would have wanted to explore other options - like metaformin or clomid.

lizandlulu · 06/01/2011 21:18

hiya madkatz and iwish how are you both feeling?

MadKatz · 07/01/2011 07:31

Hi Liz
Well AF finished yesterday so roll on next week!
How are you?
x

lizandlulu · 07/01/2011 09:56

sorry to moan, but i feel shocking! got the scan on tuesday though which will make things abit more bearable if you know what i mean!

MadKatz · 07/01/2011 13:39

Don't worry about moaning! Hopefully the scan will help a bit on Tuesday, just got to get through the weekend
x

KLou111 · 07/01/2011 16:18

Hi all, so sorry MadKatz really thought it was everyones lucky month :(

Sorry I have not been on here for a few days. Been feeling a bit scared and sorry for myself. Had a bit of 'brown' NYE night, then a bit Monday and ever 1st wee of the morning since (except today).

My mum demanded I get an early scan particularly as my symptoms had all gone, so I spoke to MW yesterday aft and she got me in this morning. Everything OK, we saw our little one and the little heartbeat!! Have fallen in love! Got a picture and everything. Dated me 8w3d (I knew I was a week earlier than my dates). MW been to see us this aft to book us, so it's all real now! Grin

lizandlulu · 07/01/2011 16:54

wow klou thats brilliant! glad you have had a scan and seen everythig is ok. can you actually see what it is? just wondering what you can see cause i have never had an early scan, although with my big belly i am not sure they could find anything if i needed them to anyway!

KLou111 · 07/01/2011 17:15

Hi Liz you couldn't really make a lot out as it's still only 8 weeks, we could see a little heartbeat though and the shape of something resembling a baby. Picture I have posted to my profile page if you want a nosey (the separate round thing isn't the baby, just the bit with the measure on) but yours should be really clear, bet you can't wait!! I've got an extra week to wait now, but glad I go to see my little one now.

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