About to start / just started TTC No 2 (thread 2)

[HungryHorace]

Part 2 this way!

We had 6 BFPs in just over a month on the first thread, so here's hoping the luck continues.

Don't worry, I'm not freaked out in a bad way, I just can't believe it, what are the chances? It is a shame we can't meet up, I know DD would love your gorgeous DS (she likes boys, DH is worried)! Thanks for the FB diagnosis yesterday, you were in good company as my friend who is a paediatrician also guessed mumps.

I'm glad you said something though and of course I will also stay away from your history too.

After a crappy day I've ducked out of work early and put myself to bed. I'm going to go back in tomorrow to meet my biggest deadline, then I'm coming home and staying home until this thing passes and my face is less abnormal! I cried this morning at my reflection in the mirror and DH woke up, pointed and laughed at my face. That's support for you! It's a good job I've got a sense of humour.

Hungry, I'm sorry your DD is poorly, it's so heartbreaking isn't it. I hope it passes soon and sleep has helped.

Mrs I'm glad your appointment went well, 9 weeks already! That's nearly 1/4 of the way there. We're doing the downs screening too. I'm not sure whether or not we'd go on to have the amino if it came back high risk though, I think I just would like to be prepared in advance if there was a high risk of downs or anything similar. Hopefully it's a decision we won't have to make.

Are you going to find out the sex? We didn't with DD so I don't think we will this time, but it's tempting when they ask if you want to know.

Lucy and mrs, I hate my job too, it's awful isn't it? I fell into my career because I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. I've put a lot into it and I don't want to have wasted all that effort and my qualifications, but I hate it (I work in financial service -zzzzzzzz). I hope that once the children are a bit older and DH's career has taken off more that I can afford to start again doing something completely different. Life's too short, but sadly my mortgage is too big.

Toothpaste, it's daft really as I'm not even due AF until the weekend, so I'm not late, which is when most people test!

At this rate I'll be dual dipping OPKs and HPTs!

I think a week's time is a good target as we will need to get DTD again if I'm not pregnant. Stupid body!

Sounds like we need a thread lottery win so we can all quit our jobs!

Toothpaste, I hope you get your scan before Christmas. Maybe if you say you're away until after the date the NT test can be done you'd get one before Christmas. Fingers crossed.

I think we will find the sex out next time, but won't tell anyone. We didn't with DD, and guessed totally wrong!

ATruth I'm so glad to hear read you say that! I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one to be daydreaming how I will break the news to family before I'm even pg
Hungry I always get the guilt when I sit on my arse while DD naps! But i still just sit there thinking about all the dishes that need to be done and our bedroom that has turned into a laundry room....You should definitely take the time to enjoy your time and just chill out. Especially if you're going to have another one along sometime soon!
I don't think we will find out the sex next time (loving all the optimistic talk of wills and wont's!!) DH doesn't want to, and I suppose it will make it more exciting when it's born.
Windy sorry you're feeling rotten, I don't think I'm entirely sure what mumps is actually! Does it feel a bit like flu? Hope you can get plenty of rest, tlc and get better soon. Not too long to go until the weekend.
yes lottery win would be amazing. I have been considering just quitting my job tonight, can't believe I have stuck it out for a year now just in preparation for next lot of mat leave, I must be mad!
Mrs 9 weeks is amazing!! So glad everything went ok. Does it finally feel real to you now? Can you tell you have a little bump?
I'm struggling a bit to remember what everyone has said, we are a chatty bunch!!

Also I'm definitely going crazy...all this talk of implantation bleeding and ovulation bleeds has got me wondering if maybe I too could be pregnant despite just having a very clear obvious period!!!!

Oh toothpaste - if you think that you will just be a nervous wreck until you get your scan and reassurance that everything is ok then I think it's fine to request an early scan!! How many weeks will you be at christmas? Hopefully they could squeeze you in for one just before, or would you consider going private to get an early scan? I've just finished AF so will be back on the wagon maybe tomorrow or probably friday. Here we go again!!

Oh bugger. Name change fail.

You shouldn't have let on!

Negative test again today, day 5 of weirdness! The bleeding looked to be stopping at 5 this morning, so we shall see what happens tomorrow. :-)

DD actually ate something overnight, for the first time in 3 nights, so hopefully she's starting to feel a bit better. It was still a bit of a battle, but we got there.

I got absolutely covered in milk sick last night. Yucky!

Good morning everyone, I was so wiped out with tiredness yesterday after my mw appointment so I was up early to bed and today I've been a but naughty but going to ring in sick soon as I'm just really tired and tbh I just can't be bothered. I've not been off for ages so when they eventually know I'm pregnant it will all make sense anyway!
Hungry - I didn't have any blood tests, I don 't think they do that yet. I'm still not convinced I'm quite 9 weeks but at my scan will they be able to tell how far I am? When I go for my scan which should be a few weeks away I'm having the downsyndrome test and blood tests there. I did that last time. The blood tests are to check for any antibodies (as I'm rhesus negative), confirm my blood type (even though I know it), check iron levels etc. I wouldn't be suprised if my iron is a bit low with how tired I am and I'm probably not eating enough iron Rich foods but I must try. It's hard as I don't fancy much. I really hate waiting for results if blood tests and also the downsyndrome but I think it is important to know so you can decide what is next. We are going to find out what we are having, I like to know so you can be prepared and I like to know what I'm carrying, if that sounds silly. I wonder if you go for your scan and you're under 1/ weeks if it would matter.
Windy - I can't wait to leave my job. How soon can you go on maternity leave? Sadly we have a mortgage too, well not sadly but sadly if isn't paid off.
Hungry - how is your dd today?
What's everyone's plans today? Hungry I hope dd is better for your weekend going away.
Lucy - I've definitely got a tummy but how much of it is water I don't know.

Oh and Toothpaste - I know how you feel wanting a scan before Xmas. Hopefully mine will be end if this month or early December. If I were you I'd pester your mw about it as I'm sure only they can book the scans. Tell her you're a bit anxious and how much it would mean to you to know by Xmas that all is ok. I hope you get your scan.

DD seems ok in herself. She's still possetting a bit, and I've had to change the sheets because of it for the first time ever. She's coughing as she's bringing it up too, so I'm at least getting warning. Her appetite isn't great, but we will get there.

We do it differently at our trust re bloods as they're taken at booking in. Just shows how they all work differently. And good for you for calling in sick :-) You should do if you're exhausted. It won't help anyone by struggling in.

How's everyone else?

Good morning everyone!
dd's birthday today and im stuck at pishy work cant wait to be a sahm I reckon id be a good housewife haha!
mrs I reckon im 9 weeks today going by implant removal date we could due the same day haha!
hungry it does seem strange maybe your hormone levels are still low?
lucy your right im on my phone so ive forgotten all the ppl I was gonna mention/reply should make notes haha! are you poas also? good luck xx
if ive forgotten anything ill try to cone back on at lunch or tonight after dd is in bed x

Im in work again today so back on my phone! Feeling very unmotivated to do my job, feels like everytime i start something by the time i come back in the next week someone else has finished it. Very annoying, hasnt really felt like ive had a proper job to come back to since coming back off mat leave. Youre so lucky the end is in sight all you pregnant ones. Mrs you can take your mat leave as soon as you hit 28 weeks, i was hoping to leave end of feb. you dont have to tell them straight away if you wont be going back either, you can notify them half way through your mat leave if you want! Good on you for taking the day off,its more important now to do what you feel is the best for you and bump, not some silly job! They should be able to tell at your scan how many weeks you are,i think they look at all the measurements and see where you are at. Can they tell the sex at 12 weeks? I didnt find out so dont know. Hungry glad DD seems to be picking up. You'll find your DC always has some sort of illness now though for the next few years! I have had so many colds this year from DD, i dont even know where she gets them from,she doesnt go to nursery or childcare or anything! Donna a big happy birthday to your dd!! Rubbish that you have to work today though, will you be having a party for her? My dd is 2 tomorrow-cant believe she is 2 already, so i will be going home tonight to make her a cake and blow up some balloons ready for the morning for her. I am still feeling quite sad about getting af,it just feels like im never going to get pregnant again,but my life is on hold until i do. I had really been hoping i would have a bump by now and be feeling sick all the time. Id much rather that than be able to eat brie and smoked fish and drink wine. I think it just feels worse with my dds birthday tomorrow and i had ideally wanted a 2.5 year age gap or so,now its looking more like 3 years. How are you feeling kt and atruth and anyone else struggling through the month?

Happy birthday to your DD Donna. :-) And to yours tomorrow, Lucy.

We've had a bit more sick today, which isn't great, but she's still fine in herself, so I'll monitor it. We're seeing a paediatrician at the hospital anyway next week, so they can assist if she's still not right.

I took her to the shops to get her to nap. She's still snoring in her pram in the hall. :-)

I think AF might be here now as the blood has clotty bits in it. And I'm going to blame the bloody Pregnacare too as I only ever have random bleeding when I'm taking that. Like Lucy I'm going to take separate vitamins instead. Just need to get some iron and then I'll have Vits C and D plus folic acid, zinc and iron.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Aw hungry that is rubbish. What a strange period to be having too. Do you think it is pregnacare? Mine seems to be going on a bit too. I wonder why it messes with your cycles? Have you just bought lots of different vitamins instead? I have got boots own folic acid with vitD but wonder if i should be taking more.

I think it is. Literally the only time I've had bizarre bleeding is when I'm taking Pregnacare. God knows why.

I have folic acid and Vit D on their own and Vit C with zinc. Then I need to get iron. I'll go into town tomorrow and sort that. God knows, like you Lucy, what it'll take to get pregnant as we threw everything at it this time. DH thinks the fact he was exhausted didn't help matters. We will have to see this cycle. weak smile

Gah its just so horrible! I cant stand the waiting game, and constantly thinking about it is just giving me a headache. Im starting to do my own head in! What approach do you think you will take this time round? Same as last month?

I suppose so. I'm knackered even considering it!

At least DD is in her own room now so there's no spectator. :-)

I can relate to doing your own head in too. You'd think we'd had enough sex to be successful, wouldn't you?!

Good evening all, sorry just a quickie as taking DS up to bed. I just wanted to wish Donna happy birthday to your DD and I hope you enjoyed it despite being at work. Happy birthday also to Lucy for your DD tomorrow. I hope you're not working! I did ring in sick today and I'm going to do it tomorrow and just go back next week. I know it's naughty but just so tired and like you say, baby and me have to come first now. They can't tell the sex of your baby Lucy until your 20 week scan. The first scan at 12 weeks is to make sure all is ok and heartbeat etc. Hungry do you think your DD is turning a corner yet? I hope she's better soon xxx

She seems to be, Mrs. Her appetite is better and she's stopped pooing incessantly. She also only puked a little this morning and no more since. Fingers crossed, eh?

I'm glad you're off tomorrow too. Sounds like you need to rest.

If you have a private scan you can tell the sex from 16 weeks. I'm still not sure if we will find out next time. Probably decide at the scan itself!

Evening ladies, sorry you think I would of been on here lots and making the most of DH being away! but been quite tired this week, so been getting into bed and reading a book most nights by 9:30 lol. I have this allergy which I get in the Winter, and its come back this week so just been wanting to stay in bed! Yes lucy its really dragging, can’t wait for DH to get back so we can make up for the week! I was really hoping I’d be pregnant by Xmas to make an announcement too I’ve decided if im not pregnant by Xmas I am going to the DR’s to have a chat and see if they can give me anything because of the PCOS. He did say when they diagnosed me at the time when we were ready ttc no.2, to come for a chat, so by then we would of been trying for 5 months, but I will say it’s been longer!
Glad your midwife apt went well mrs wow 9 weeks already thats good! not long to wait for your scan then are you excited?! Hope your feeling better soon windy deffo have a day off from work if your unwell.
Hungry hope that it was Implantation rather than AF, have you been testing every morning? Have only skimmed through the posts quickly, but whens your midwife apt donna will be funny if you and mrs were due on the same day!

Hi Kt. :-)

Yes, I've been testing every morning without success!

I think it'd be a good plan to go to the GP after Christmas. I'll go in March as it will have been 6 months then and as I'm over 35 that's when I'll get looked at. Assuming I'm not pregnant by then obviously!

I hope you feel better soon.

Hope its good news for you soon! So many people this week have asked if were ttc no.2, so getting fed up of people asking now! Don’t really want everyone to know! Thanks, hope your DD is feeling better now too?

She's currently zonked upstairs in bed with her cuddly mouse on her face! Most amusing. She really does seemto be feeling better from what I can tell. :-)

And how annoying re being asked about TTC. I really hope to avoid that, but if it drags on that'll be impossible.

It's all so frustrating, isn't it?