About to start / Just started TTC no.2 (part 3)

[Lucyjojo]

Part 3 for a chatty lot!
3 is the magic number, good things come in 3s, so here is hoping we get plenty more BFPs.....

Sorry to hear you're poorly mrs. Of course you shouldn't go to work until you're better! Please don't drag yourself in, it will only make you feel worse.

Windy/Utopian - I think DC2 will be born within a week of DS's birthday (my prediction is on his birthday) so I feel your pain with multiple birthdays at the same time!

Windy - Sorry I missed your birthday. Here, have some and

I'm still feeling ridiculously nauseous. Went back to work yesterday and have been staggering around school. I had to buy some new long sleeved dresses to cover the seabands (which make no difference whatsoever btw!) 8 weeks today

After not posting for ages, I thought I would make an impact.

Ahh just did a long post and it disappeared! I thought the same atruth! ;) thanks everyone It still hasn't sunk in yet DH doesn't want me to get my hopes up though as its very early days. Thanks hungry will go and get a digi tomoz and hold out till thurs to do that one! lucy hope got your next! Will have everything crossed for you! I didn't really do anything different this cycle apart from DTD a few more times than we have previous cycles! Also I was a bit more relaxed this cycle cause of Xmas and new year, I know that's easier said than done though! & nope won't be needing my docs apt anymore hopefully!

How's everyone else doing? Sorry I'm on my phee s

Ahh just did a long post and it disappeared! I thought the same atruth! ;) thanks everyone It still hasn't sunk in yet DH doesn't want me to get my hopes up though as its very early days. Thanks hungry will go and get a digi tomoz and hold out till thurs to do that one! lucy hope got your next! Will have everything crossed for you! I didn't really do anything different this cycle apart from DTD a few more times than we have previous cycles! Also I was a bit more relaxed this cycle cause of Xmas and new year, I know that's easier said than done though! & nope won't be needing my docs apt anymore hopefully!

How's everyone else doing? Sorry I'm on my phone so it's hard to go back read comments and remember what everyone else said!!

Hi

Also TTC Number 2.
Had DD in September 2012 and I am hoping for a little brother/sister.
8 DAYS PO.
Very tiered and period like pains. Not due to test for another week....
Can`t wait........

Hello star, welcome along. The waiting is horrible isn't it!
Wow lots of multiple postings going on!
Good luck for a strong positive tomorrow Kt. Did you dtd more during your fertile period or just generally more throughout the month? Sorry for the intrusive question!! I am trying my hardest to relax but still, it is all I can think about.
Glad you are feeling nauseous ATruth, good sign. have you told any friends/family yet? Will DC2 be born on DS 3rd birthday then? 18 and 21...that will be fun for you!
Good luck for in a week Monster, here's hoping for another bfp!!

Good morning All, still not very well so have rang in sick today and apologised that it is just after my Xmas holiday and said that I'll be back soon as I'm better. I did text my team leader yesterday to let her know I wasn't well so it would give her the heads up. I don't know why I worry so much but will bad when I go back, just hope they believe me. At end of the day , they can always speak to my gp who saw me yesterday. Anyway a day staying in today for me, lots of hot water and lemon drinks and keeping warm. Tomato soup for lunch etc (I love that at the moment, poorly or not)!
ATruth - how are you? How many weeks are you now?
Welcome Star!
Hungry - any word from work or advice from your friend?
Kt - have you booked an appointment with your gp or midwife? I know what your DH says is right, as it's early days but I'm still like that at 18 weeks on Friday. I think everyone is a bit twitchy until they've had the 20 week scan to be honey but be positive. You're pregnant and that's a wonderful amazing thing. I wonder how many weeks you are. That's what drive me mad, the not knowing his many weeks I was due to lack of period but you should have a better idea. I won't start buying things until after my 20 week scan but I'd love to start looking at baby things. One of my close friends is due with her first baby tomorrow and she has moved down South. I want to go up to Next and buy her a nice baby sleep suit and soft toy or something but I can't until she's actually had the baby. I'm just like that. She is nervous about the birth but I think you are more nervous with your first.

Kt comgrtulations?????? that's great and I think you're allowed to geta little bit excited. A digi test is the best though I agree.
Hungry I'm about to turn 37 (25 jan) and not happy about it!
I'm just turning 15 weeks now. So 16 week mw appt next week and I can't wait to hear heart beat. Haven't had the downs testing results yet but I think no news is good news.
Telling work tomorrow. Not sure they will be over the moon as only beenbackat work 4 months. I will work right up though as we need the money. Not sure whether it will make financial sense to go back after this leave though.
I also have a horrid cold, mrs. Not much u can do is there?
When do u think u start to feel baby move second time? I haven't yet and am desperate too!! Xx

Thanks for the birthday wishes and thanks ATruth for the tea and cake, they have been appreciatively scoffed. We didn't do anything major - even I can't be bothered with birthday celebrations so soon after Christmas and New Year. DH took me out for dinner on Saturday which was lovely, but the highlight of my birthday was definitely the scan!

ATruth, if DC#2 is born very close to DS's birthday at least you can do joint parties every year. It will be a bit rubbish for them, but half the work for you - I'm always looking for the silver lining.

Better, I think your attitude to family is spot on tbh. Sadly, it can be better for children if certain people are not in their lives, family should enrich your life, obviously they don't all the time, but if they're really toxic your DC are better off without them.

Hungry, sorry work are messing you about. A word of warning though, if you're too obvious wanting to be let go, that's the last thing they'll do in my experience. I hope you get what you want though!

Mrs, how are you feeling today?

Kt, have you done the digi?

Welcome newbies and good luck to all in the tww xxx

just a quick one. my sister lost her baby im gutted for her she should be 10 weeks but it stopped growing at 7 weeks so sad xxx

Oh Donna, that is devastating and heartbreaking. I am so very sorry to hear that. Your poor sister. How is she holding up?
Hi Windy and Toothpaste - Windy I'm still feeling the same but at least I'm at home and not working. Just resting as much as you can with a two year old and trying to get better. Toothpaste - sorry to hear you're poorly too. I am waiting to feel the baby move too. I know Donna has already felt some fluttering but I think it varies and depends on things like position of the placenta. I think with my DS it was 20 weeks or around then that I felt something. I'm 18 weeks on Friday and hoping to feel something soon. I reckon anything from 18 weeks onwards. Do let me know as soon as you feel anything.

donna I'm so sorry for your sister, what a horrible thing to happen. Hope she's coping ok.

And hoping all the poorly pregnant ladies get better soon! It's not fun being ill at the best of times, but when you can't even take anything for it that makes it even worse.

Kt congrats again on your BFP! I also did another IC test this morning as I'm so paranoid about something going wrong, and it was the strongest line yet so I'm a bit reassured.

Just came back from my GP, and he's referring me for an early dating scan because my last period was back in October, so hopefully I will get to see my little bean in 2 or 3 weeks' time! I would have paid for a private scan around then anyway, as I'll be about 8 weeks pregnant by then, so I'm quite pleased that I've managed to save some money .

Does/did anyone else feel even more worried about things going wrong second time round? I don't know if it's because I had such a messed up cycle and it took much longer to conceive than with DD, but I could swear I'm even more paranoid now than I was last time round! I think I need to look doing some meditation or something to chill out a bit more...

Donna I'm so sorry for your sister's loss. My sister experienced the same and it's horrible to see someone go through that. I hope that she is able to put this behind her in time. In the meantime lots of hugs to all your family xxxx

Donna, I'm so sorry for your sister's loss. xx

Metalhead, I'm really paranoid this time. I'm doing my own head in with my worrying. It doesn't help that my symptoms are quite mild this time.

Booking in with midwife tomorrow, finally!

I've just had to tell 2 colleagues to stop whispering about me. They are sat opposite me plotting how to deal with my maternity leave to their best advantage whilst I'm sat RIGHT HERE!!!

They've gone all sheepish now, but how rude really?

On a positive note, some of you may recall that my employer had changed its policy on carrying forward holiday during mat leave. Well without any prompting from me my boss has requested an exception to be made in my case, as he wants to do "everything possible to get me back to work as soon as I can" and he knows I wanted to use the holiday carried forward to ease myself back in part time. Bless him, what a star!

Donna, so sad to hear about your sister It's so unfair isn't it.

So I had some positive news today, sort of. Went to see my gynocologist for the first time. It was supposed to be my first appointment, obviously no longer relevant but I thought it would be a good idea to go anyway, just to check that all was ok. So he did a scan and confirmed it was all gone and looking good and healthy. He also checked my ovaries and confirmed that my left one is starting to produce eggs He measured the eggs to be and confirmed that I am 8 days into my cycle. He said it was super good sign and that I should start ttc asap. I asked him which days are best to dtd and he recommends ( on a 28 day cycle) day 12, 14, 16 and 18. Nothing before or after those days as it makes the swimmers lazy.

I feel much more positive, especially since I know my eggs are in the making already!

Firstly donna sorry to hear about your sister :( hope she's okay. swede glad things are going well for you now fingers crossed you get a BFP again quickly. Have you done a digi metal when you due? I have done one just now and says pregnant 2-3 weeks!! :) have just rang drs mrs have my booking in apt on 5th Feb.

Swede I'm glad this isn't dragging out for you, though I obviously remain sorry for your loss. Fx this month is your month.

Kt, congrats on the digi test, brilliant news xx

Can I join you ? Waiting to test on Friday and not knowing killing me! Have been ttc #2 for a while so would love to get a BFP this weekend! (Wouldn't we all?!)

Welcome Ellis and good luck for Friday! How old is your DC1?

Good news that you can try again straight away Swede, hopefully the next BFP won't be far off.

Kt I haven't done a digi but am pretty sure I'm 5 weeks today or tomorrow based on the date of my +opk and the fact that we only dtd that day!

Oh god Lucy - I hadn't considered the 18th/21st birthday clash. I'd better start saving now! How are you feeling? I've got a FRER and a couple of ovulation tests if you'd be interested in them? PM me your address if you are.

Windy - I'm liking the positive thinking. And in fact, any thought of cake...

I'm 8 weeks mrs - In some ways it is going really quickly and in others painfully slowly. My proper scan is in exactly four weeks and I don't think I'll properly relax until after that.

Toothpaste - how have you got away with not telling work yet? I told my headteacher on Monday as I just couldn't keep up the pretence! I'm impressed with your restraint!

Donna - I am so sorry for your sister, and for you and the rest of your family. She's had a tough ride hasn't she? I hope things are still okay between you and her. I imagine she'll be over the moon for you but find it tough to see your growing bump

Swede - that sounds great. I mean, the situation isn't great, but the news is as good as it could be. I'm sure I read that you are super fertile immediately after a miscarriage. Doctors used to recommend waiting three months, but now suggest getting straight back on it (so to speak!) I really hope it works out for you soon x

Welcome Ellisis and starchild

Hi to newbies :-)

Swede, that's excellent news about being able to TTC with immediate effect. Bloody good luck this cycle. xx

Kt, brilliant that you got 2-3 on your digi. Is your booking in with the GP or midwife? Mine is finally happening tomorrow.

thanks everyone for your kind words. shes to get surgery tomorrow. it died about 3 weeks ago and it hasn't came away naturally. im worried about uow she will deal with my pregnancy we are very close and id hate it to cause I rift. im thr big sister and i should be lookong out for her i feel heppless ill just see how it goes and not be obviously flaunting my pregnancy in her face.
kt brilliant news about your digital test!
welcome newbies
sorry I've missed so many of you out. my brains fried xx

sometimes life is just poo! xx

Yes donna sometimes life is just poo. So unfair. I hope you're all ok x

Metalhead - my DS will be 2 in feb. Thanks for the welcome everyone

Donna - I had a similar situation with my closest friend in that she had a late miscarriage at 6 months whilst I was 7 months pregnant. We are still very close now though it was hard at times. I just used to say to her that if she wanted me around I would be there or if she didn't want to see me or my baby that was fine too as I would be there when she was ready. Life is really unfair sometimes