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.....

Welcome Awake!

Better I wouldn't worry about a bit of pink CM, if you've had no pain. Obviously if you do worry, mention it to mw, but it sounds like nothing to worry about to me.

My sickness was terrible last time and lasted the full 9 months, so I expect it to last until the end this time, but thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as last time. The worst thing is we've just been out for a curry with a group of neighbours and I couldn't eat my curry. It was really nice too. We had to cope without a high chair or booster seat, but DD was an absolute star and even ate some curry. So proud of her as we were there for 3hrs and she didn't have a single tantrum.

Wow that's really quick Donna
I had mine out on dec before and found out I was pg in feb, hoping for a quick positive this time too

Morning all
Thanks for the kind words yesterday. Quite sad but had some last night and we're feeling a bit more positive today. Third cycle lucky and all that. Maybe Santa is bringing my my BFP when he visits our house on Christmas eve and I should be a more patient monstersaurus.

Engels, another vote here for continuing to TTC. If only you could plan these things!

Awake, hope you get your implant out soon.

How are you feeling Swede?

Kt - FX that January is our month!

Is this your 3rd cycle monster? I got pg 3rd cycle this time......hope it's lucky for you!

does anyone else get a bit obsessive checking pg calculators and things like that? I have already worked out that if I did get pg this cycle then dc would be due 5th September which would be fab for ml(teacher) as summer hols don't count towards ml, could put my feet up during august and july!

Yes and yes Engels. A bfp this month would suit life very nicely here too. I didn't know that about teachers and mat leave, very handy for you.

Monster, I'm sorry about AF showing. I hope 3rd cycle and 3rd thread will be lucky for you. I'm sure if you've been good Father Christmas will bring you a BFP xx

Monster, enjoy the wine and all things yummy over Christmas!

Engels, yes I was utterly obsessed. :-) And that would be very convenient re mat leave!

Monster - keeping fx for your third cycle.

Not feeling pregnant at all. Did another digi today and it still says pregnant so I guess I am. We have public holiday today so I went Xmas shopping with my mum. Very awkward as she wanted to buy me clothes as a Xmas present but I did my best to avoid since I know I will look like a hippo soon. I think she may have thought I was being ungrateful since I declined most things she suggested. Think I may have to tell her sooner rather than later.

Thanks all.

Swede, sounds like a lovely day if a little awkward at times. How does antenatal care work in South Africa? When do you think you'll tell your mum?

Monster - have no idea about ante natal care here Going to start investigating tomorrow. Have medical insurance through work though so at least I can go private. Will speak to my gp tomorrow who I hope can point me in the right direction.

Think I will tell the parents this week before we leave for the coast (and my parents in law).

Engels I tagged summer hols into the end if my mat leave and had a lovely time at full pay!!

Sorry missed buckets again you chatty lot!

Congratulations swede and commiserations engels and donna. I left employment just before ds was born and ended up starting my own business while ds was 3-6 months old and it's getting there now, so I say go for it to your dh.
engels and monster we're still waiting here too, boo. Theoretically ttc as ditched the pill in October, but it seems af is remaining stubbornly absent, but with a string of bfn s it looks like it's not for any good reason.

If I ask the doctor will they ignore me, seeing as ds is only 12 months and still bf at 8am and 8pm? Didn't think that was enough to stop it but can't think of much else. .

Oh and hi awake and kt!

Hi utopian. I think everyone is different, but for me my AF didn't reappear until I completely stopped BFing DD at 6 months. I gradually reduced BFs over the course of a couple of months and at the end she was just getting a small, top up feed at bedtime for comfort and still AF stayed away.

First AF didn't arrive until exactly 30 days after last BF. That said, I think it is more common for AF to reappear at some point during BFing so GP might not dismiss you.

Hi everyone, sorry I've been missing for a bit. Just been very occupied with pregnancy and getting ready for Xmas and DS's 2nd birthday on 28th December. How is everyone?
Congratulations Swede!
Donna - are you 15 weeks already?! I'm 14 weeks and 4 days today. Got my second appointment with the midwife tomo afternoon for blood results etc. hoping all is ok. I'm so sorry to hear about your DH, what a rubbish time if year too. Do you know when he will finish work? Still plenty of time to sort something out before baby 2 comes along so don't worry yet about not becoming a SAHM. It may still happen. Good news re your scan too. My 20 week scan is 28th jan. Are you finding out what you're having?
Hungry - how are you? Have you seen the midwife yet?
How's everyone else, ATruth how are you feeling?

mrsm no im not finding out I need something to keep me going at the end have thoufht of a few names though we like Violet for a girl as dd is called Poppy keeps the flower theme going and for boy we like Jackson, Munroe and Charlie (yes we watch Revolution) think boy names are much harder!

pressed the button too early!
dh finishes on Friday but they have asked him to work over time every night this week. makes no sence whatsoever!
one if my best friends us currently in labour si im waiting with baited breath for some news!

Donna, I saw that your DD has got chicken pox. Have you had it before? Are you worried at all?

And no, that makes no sense at all re the overtime. How odd. Are there many others being laid off?

Mrs, no, I don't see the midwife until 9th Jan when I'll be 9 weeks. Feels forever away as I'm 5+5 today.

I can't believe you're all almost halfway through. Why are other people's pregnancies so fast?!

I'm a bit achey where the uterus is stretching, but not many other symptoms yet. It may be a bit early yet though. Or I may have a totally different pregnancy to last time.

How are you all finding this pregnancy compared to the last one?

Mrs, I bet you're excited about this Christmas / birthday as your DS will be more aware, won't he?

I'm so tired today. DD woke at about 3.30 and I've been awake ever since. Yawn!

hungry ivr had chicken pox and I read it is only a problem in very late pregnancy. Shes a grumpy wee soul hope passes soon.
The entire temporary contract workforce have been paid off hes on a rolling 12 week contact and he thinks its to do with holiday pay. Has been told he might get a call to go back mid January which he thinks he will do untill he gets the business up and running!

Ah so today the great tiredness struck me down. Had a meeting this afternoon and found myself almost falling a sleep. I felt like I was going to pass out if I was not allowed to sleep. Have not had that dog tired feeling since...last time I was pregnant!

Hi Hungry, do you think it's going fast (my pregnancy)? It doesn't really feel it for me but I guess I am in the second trimester. I'm still feeling very tired all the time , but that's it symptom-wise. How are you feeling? I forgot you already had your appointment booked for 9th Jan, sorry Hungry, it must be the pregnant brains of ours. I feel exactly the same as I did when pregnant with my DS, keep thinking that maybe that means I'm having another baby boy. What do you think? Are you all ready for Xmas ? I am very excited as you're right , DS will be aware and can open all his presents etc. got his pirate birthday party on the 28th , which is only a week on Saturday. Can't believe my baby will be 2 so soon. How is your DD ? Have you had any news from work yet Hungry?
Donna - I'm totally the opposite to you in terms of finding out the sex, I am dying to know! And I can think of loads of boys named but hardly any girls. My DH loves the name Poppy for a girl and keeps suggesting it. Does it get shortened at all and is that how you spell it? I also like Maddison for a girl, Maddie for short. Please do give opinions? I am struggling for girls names. For a boy, I like Jamie, Ben, Max, Henry and Oscar.

mrsm when dd was little she was a right grubber so we called her poppychops which has stuck! sometimes we just call her chops haha but never pop or anything like that x

Hi Utopian - do you mind me asking what your business is? I am always interested to know when people set up on their own. My DH is self employed but still works for a firm. I have the provisional last day at work put forward as Friday 28th Feb! I'll be 25 weeks. I am already on countdown. I'm working just tomorrow morning and then thurs and Friday and that's me finished for Xmas! I hope this week flies. I'm seeing the midwife tomorrow afternoon which is the first time since my scan and blood tests so I'm a bit nervous in case anything wrong with blood tests, just want all to be ok so I can relax and enjoy Xmas.
Hi to everyone else too. Hard to keep up now we're on our I 3rd thread.

Hi mrs , I'm an architect, what does your dh do? Ds is an Oscar!

Hi everyone.
Just had a catch up though as everyone else find it difficult on phone when u have missed lots!
Swede -know that tiredness. Though my sickness and tiredness has dissipated quite a lot in last week.rather than thinking 'ooh thats a relief' I'm panicking it means something ominous. Three days to te scan...counting the minutes!