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Charters Anonymous : Volume 2

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chocciechip · 12/08/2010 14:08

Volume 2 starts here ladies!

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spilttheteaagain · 28/10/2010 13:24

3 weeks ago now we were just going into that scan slightly nervous, but mainly excited and looking forward to seeing our baby again Sad

And then in all of 30 seconds our world was destroyed.

batteryhen · 28/10/2010 13:38

split -sorry you are feeling like this - I had a bit of a wobble yesterday. Any sort of anniversary will be hard :( but you are strong, look how far you have come in 3 weeks, and how much stronger you feel. A few years ago I lost my boyfrined in a car accident, and those were really dark days. But then gradually you start to have better hours, then better days then better weeks etc until gradually the good days / moments out weigh the bad times. Its a gradual thing - dont be hard on yourself or expect miracles overnight. Just keep plodding on and you will be fine xxxx keep the faith xx

spilttheteaagain · 28/10/2010 14:13

Thanks battery. So sorry to hear about your boyfriend too, I can't imagine what that must have been like to go through.

I know I'll survive this, but there are so many points and days where I wish I didn't have too Sad. I'm sure you can identify with the feeling of total hopelessness where all the "automatic" things (like getting up, even just breathing) seem like such an effort and your whole body is heavy and there just seems no point, and it would be easier not to have to put the effort in.

One minute at a time. Better go and find something for lunch x

Orchid12 · 28/10/2010 15:06

Spilt - What you're going through is horrible. There's no dressing it up as anything other than, and we're all with you in wishing that you never had to go through this either Sad. You have to allow yourself time to feel like this and know it's ok. You will start to feel stronger, but there's no time limit on when that should be so don't put pressure on yourself. Surround yourself with the people you care for most and draw strength from them if you can? Hugs.

Battery and Mouse - sending hugs your way too.

Digi - I still have my fingers crossed you.

If sorry to see the temp dip Sad

As you have all already seen, I did a test last night and got the longed for two lines! I'm impressed with the stalking skills, and apologise for not coming on to update. We phoned family etc, and I am also mindful of not wanting to upset anyone. I wasn't going to test but Mr O was going out his mind for the first time ever and persuaded me to. I had given up testing a long time ago so agreed as long as he did it, as I'm so fed up with negatives. I gave him a 'specimen' and left him with it. I warned him to let me down gently if it was a negative. He was gone for ages, only to come and tell me with tears in his eyes that it was a negative. I burst into tears myself and slinked off to have a look, and lo and behold there were two lines. To give him credit, the line was only still appearing when I saw it, but it was there nonetheless. We both stood there in disbelief and did another two tests just to make sure. I'll spare you the rest of the details, but needless to say there were lots of hot, snotty tears...I did a clearblue digital for the first time ever today and got a 'proper' confirmation (the others were Internet cheapies). I have cancelled our appt at the fertility clinic, and Mr O is cancelling his semen test which were both next week. We now have to sit it out and keep our fingers crossed.

Love to all xx

LadyGoneGaga · 28/10/2010 15:53

So happy for you, Orcs. And what a silly, Mr Orcs - doesn't he know you have to stare at a BFN for ages, peering at it under all kinds of light conditions until you MAKE a line appear through sheer force of will?!

You've ben waiting a long time for this. Dig in little bean, dig in tight.

GrinGrinGrin

mousebacon · 28/10/2010 18:49

So pleased for you orchid, it's just lovely, lovely news. xx

mousebacon · 28/10/2010 18:54

Ah, meant to say I'm thinking of you spilt. You've been amazing through the last few weeks. It's still v v early days and I totally understand the heavy, pointless feeling you describe. I put our memory box away under the bed this morning just so it's not the first thing I see every morning IYSWIM. Just got the cremation to get through now Sad

XXXXXXX

IfAtFirstUDontSucceed · 28/10/2010 20:49

Orchid, I am so-o-o pleased for you and completley Envy Grin that is excellent news!
So, what syptoms have you had that you can share with us!

Spilt - I really feel for you, be gentle with yourself, it will take time!

And digi - thinking of you! x

As predicted, I am back to CD1 :( I'm thinking now what course of action we should take this month, as we seem to have exhausted all hints and tips!

digitalgirl · 28/10/2010 21:13

Sorry you're back to cd1 ifatfirst new cycle, new start eh?

mousebacon didn't realise you were having a cremation, am sure it will be a very good way to say goodbye.

spilt it will get easier, mustn't seem like that now. But one day you will wake up and you won't be thinking how many weeks it has been, hopefully you'll be counting down the weeks to your next due date.

Am currently frustrated. Bleeding hasn't turned red yet, but I'm not fooling myself that this means anything other than body taking it's time to expel the pregnancy. The cramping was so intense yesterday I nearly asked dh to take me to hospital fir some pain relief.

Worried an erpc would mean it'll take my body ages to reset the hormones.

spilttheteaagain · 28/10/2010 21:26

Thank you all, you lot are so lovely

mouse when is the cremation? Is it something the hospital have organised for you or a private arrangement? I hope it gives you some peace and helps you say goodbye properly to your baby. Hugs to you.

digi I'm sorry you've got so much pain and suspense, the waiting must be just awful. Do you have someone with you at home?

Hugs to you too If. They say CD1 is always the worst and tomorrow will be easier.

It's a crap time really on this thread isn't it?? If it wasn't for Orchid's fab news I think we'd all just be hopelessly necking the wine! Fingers crossed for you Orchid, we are due some sticky beans on this thread Smile

mousebacon · 28/10/2010 22:21
MrsArchchancellorRidcully · 29/10/2010 08:53

Hugs to everyone who is having tough times. Words of comfort seem so useless - just thinking of you all.
Digi if it's what you think it is, i hope it is an easier time than you say. There you go, words and phrases! They sound so useless to me - sorry if it isn't helping you.

Orchid how wonderful. Is this your first pregnancy? I ask cos if it is, you could be me 3 years ago. We'd been referred by GP to FC after 6m of trying (cos of my age) and by the time the appointment arrived, we'd been SWI for 12m. Had our first appt - fairly standard stuff: questions, an internal scan etc etc and then asked to come back once AF arrived and DP had to take sperm to FC the following week. He did but they called and said it had been misplaced, so re-booked for the week after. I am drumming fingers waiting for AF (hadn't tested as I'd had so many disappointments). Finally tested day 39 and got BFN. Sat on the loo feeling shit and then went to throw test in bin and there was the faintest of lines. Tested for the next 4 days, including digital and DD born Sept 08!

So I truly know how you feel - so happy for you - cheers (non alcoholic of course!) [hgrin]

spilttheteaagain · 29/10/2010 12:41

Amen to that mouse, October has been ruuuuuubbish! Good riddance!

newyearsday · 29/10/2010 15:24

I'm thinking of you all having a bad time at the moment [big group hug] xxx

orchid huge congratulations to you and mr o on your bfp! bet you're both still grinning from ear to ear.

batteryhen · 29/10/2010 16:29

Hello everyone

Wel all quiet here in the hen coop, been out for a few walks, buying lots of flowers to fill the house with, and I also have my first accupuncture session tomorrow.

Has anyone got any advice - i had the erpc last friday - dp is due home next friday for the weekend. What are the chances of my body cooking up some sort of egg for next week???

I am charting, but the next time I see dp will be on the weekend of the 19th. God ... if only we lived together it would be so much easier to baby make >>>>>

LadyGoneGaga · 29/10/2010 20:45

Hi Battery It's possible. Have a look on the chart gallery on FF. You can search on After miscarriage and after eprc I think and then look at a load of charts - you should get an idea on what you could expect. Think it took me 4 weeks after when I reckon the placenta pulled away (mine was natural) to ov. But my cycles are round 35 days so I think most people would ov a week before that? Prob varies though. Hope he is around when you lay Grin

batteryhen · 29/10/2010 22:17

ladyg thanks for the tip - am off now to obsess look at fertility friend :) am usually a 29 day cycle girl and always ov on day 15 so am hoping I get myself sorted soon Grin

spilttheteaagain · 30/10/2010 20:49

Oooh I think my body maybe about to do something... I have stretchy goo. Told DH in no uncertain terms that he is not coming anywhere near me! Grin

batteryhen · 30/10/2010 21:14

Where is everyone today? Has everyone got a life beside me?? - am watching x factor whilst ramming chocolate into my mouth :)

split glad to hear about the goo:) are you waiting to try again or not decided yet? I am praying for goo next weekend:)

Well accupunture was good. I woke up this morning really down, cried all the way there - think it was because I knew this was someting I would not be doing if I were still pregnant. Anyway needle lady was good, and I felt very relaxed. As soon as the needles were in I started to cry :( and she was very sweet. Suggested I should wait to try again, good advice which I will ignore.....

Came home and went to a friends house and cried on her shoulder for a while - she also cried (for no other reason that she is a lovely frined and feels sad for me)and have had a lovely friend round tonight for dinner. I wish people would stop bringing me chocolates :) I have a dress I need to fit into for xmas!

I hope everyone is ok - I looked at FF ladyg and there are some pretty hopeful charts on there :)

Hope everyone is ok, and having lovely weekends xx

spilttheteaagain · 30/10/2010 21:30

We're waiting until the next cycle, it's just been too much this month, we've both been ill and I need wine to keep going...

I too have been alternately wondering where you all are and shoving chocolate biscuits into my mouth. And watching the rather intriguing Strictly halloween special. I want Kara's red dress!

battery glad you've found a nice acupuncturist and found it helpful. I shall be hoping for appropriately timed goo for you Grin

mousebacon · 30/10/2010 21:41

Wow, battery, what similar evenings we are having! Smile

Weird thought...I wish I was producing goo!

Have decided to DTD every couple of days, not thinking we'll get pg but not preventing it either. The plan (in my head) is to relax as much as poss this month but keep up the SWOI on the off chance it might work but go for it properly after AF has been and gone... so, no opk, have failed so far at temping but might get back into it next week when I'm back at work and fingers secretly crossed...

Any word from digi? xxxxxxxxxx

LadyGoneGaga · 30/10/2010 21:41

I've got goo here too, stretchy but not quite clear yet. Still hopped on DP for good measure! I am also in on a Sat night.

mousebacon · 30/10/2010 21:43

Envy Grin xxxx

batteryhen · 30/10/2010 22:39

I have goo Envy. If I don't get goo next weekend I will be having serious words with my reproductive system.

Have just spoken with DP - he is frantically shovelling multi vits and zinc down his neck - I actually think he will be producing some sort of ninja sperm and I fear for my safety next weekend ( in a very good way) Wink

mousebacon · 30/10/2010 22:46
Grin

Just seen digi has taken herself off the grads list on the mc thread as she's started passing clots Sad

(((hugs))) if you're around digi xxx

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