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

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Lucyjojo · 14/12/2013 00:35

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.....

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SwedeAway · 21/12/2013 03:33

Morning everyone. Up early because I can't sleep. That's something I do remember from first pregnancy- the insomnia:(

Still it gives me time to prepare for our trip. Leaving on Sun night for Cape Town. It's a long bloody drive (about 1300km) so should take 13-14 hours. We have done it a few times before but not with DD, grandparents and Dh's aunt. Should be a right nightmareShock

My mum thinks I am showing already. Although I also think I have expanded in the front I am sure this is all just being very bloated. I mean the baby must be like the size of a grain of rice (or even smaller).

Hope everyone is feeling good today.

CallingAllEngels · 21/12/2013 07:04

Tbf, I haven't told her about my mc though she does know we're trying. She's just a very annoying person to be around because she is one of those people who can't talk about anything else when she's pg. There are over 100 teachers in my school so it won't be too hard to make sure I don't have to sit next to her for lunch the next few months.

wow swede, what an epic journey. Good luck.

hungry we waited till scan last time too. Reckon we will do the same this time, especially since we want to make surewe have a sticky bean.

HungryHorace · 21/12/2013 07:31

Swede, that makes my 170 mile journey look like child's play! I don't envy you at all. I couldn't be arsed with that.

And YY to insomnia. Once I'm awake, it's hell to drop back off. Which is difficult when you've got a non-sleeping through baby!

I had my first morning sickness today when my body protested at having to get up just after 5 so we could get on the road.

Engels, that's not so insensitive then. And at least you can avoid her! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you for this month.

I bought DD a panda onesie from Next the other week which she's wearing for the car journey. It's just too cute!

Is it bedtime yet?!

SwedeAway · 21/12/2013 13:02

Yep it's a long way to drive but everyone does it here for the summer. They call it 'the big trek' when everyone gets into their car and heads for the coast. Long trip but so worth it to get white sandy beaches.

HungryHorace · 21/12/2013 15:48

Is the traffic really bad for the trip? That's be horrendous if you had traffic jams too.

The beaches sound lovely.

Do your ILs live at the Cape or is it just that you're all going for the holiday?

donnas1984 · 21/12/2013 17:42

oh dear folks I'm one crabbit batad tonight!

Heartburn has set in so my new companion is a bottle of peptac liquidSad.
swede so jealous of your holidays its sounds fantastic xx

mrsm22 · 21/12/2013 19:52

Hi Hungry, are you there yet? I hope you've arrived safely, the weather has turned really windy here and is said to be bad for Xmas unfortunately.
Donna - I've been having heartburn for the last week or so, I think it's something to do with the baby getting hair. I usually get mine in the morning but it wears off x

HungryHorace · 21/12/2013 20:58

We got here just after 9am. No stops, 2 3/4 hours! Better than last time's 7 hours!

I'm dreading the return trip with the turn in the weather. It's really windy here too so doesn't bode well really. :-/

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Lucyjojo · 21/12/2013 21:20

Evening all, very jealous of your trip to the coast Swede. It is FREEZING here. Not as freezing as it could be though so shouldn't moan. I finished work today for two weeks, and only going back in 1 day a week for the first two weeks of january so I've got a nice bit of holiday coming up Xmas Smile. Glad you arrived safe and sound Hungry, are you only staying for tonight? Is it your parents you are visiting? If so, hope your Dmum is ok.
Err sorry about the heartburn ladies, it was my faithful companion for months with DD, very unpleasant. DH always said he is going to take out shares in toilet paper and gaviscon when I was next pg!!
Engels sorry about your stupid colleague. Hope you manage to avoid her successfully. Its not nice having it rubbed in your face is it, even if it is unintentional. I am sick of hearing about people that are pregnant.
Panda onesie sounds amaaaazing Hungry!! Have you put pics of it on fb??
I think I might POAS tomorrow morning. I never actually really believe it when it says BFN, there's still a little bit of me that is hopeful until AF arrives, but I think it does help soften the blow a little bit. And also..why the hell not, I have loads of pee sticks! AF is due on monday, I think, so do you think the result will be accurate with FMU?

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Lucyjojo · 21/12/2013 21:22

Ooh just seen your fb pics Hungry. Your DD is so very cute!

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weebairn · 21/12/2013 21:23

Heya
Could I join?
Just had my coil removed, my baby is 15 months old.

HungryHorace · 21/12/2013 21:31

Thank you, Lucy. We love the panda suit! :-)

And yes, visiting my parents and my sister. My mum is kind of OK, but could be better. It's all very odd.

If you're due Monday you are in for a good go at getting an accurate result, yes. And I think you should most definitely POAS!

donnas1984 · 21/12/2013 21:32

welcome weebairn! This is a very lucky thread! never had the coil how long does it take to get back to normal? Xx

HungryHorace · 21/12/2013 21:32

And hi wee! Good luck. :-)

weebairn · 21/12/2013 21:35

thanks donnas1984!

This was a copper coil. No hormones so fertility should be back straight away. I'm still breastfeeding my baby but have had periods since she turned 1. In fact the doctor told me I could get pregnant instantly! I think I am just about to start my period right now.

ChineseFireball · 21/12/2013 21:53

Hello :) have been lurking for a little while (sorry) and thought I'd just pop in and say hi. Am in the 2ww at the moment and had forgotten how infuriatingly slowly time goes. I thought it would seem to go more quickly because of Christmas but no such luck! Think AF is due 31/12 but I've not been particularly good at writing dates down so it could be earlier. We haven't told anyone else that we are trying (although DH is at MIL's at the moment so she might know by now Xmas Hmm) so I'm trying on a new nn too.

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Lucyjojo · 21/12/2013 22:04

Hi weebairn welcome along, and good luck to you. How long did it take you to conceive DD?
Hello and welcome Chinese too, nice to meet you! 2WW is a killer isn't it, I thought the same with it being christmas it would go quicker, but not true. How long have you been trying for? Do you already have a DC?
Hungry you still haven't lost your POAS obsession despite getting the result you wanted!! I will do it in the morning when I wake up, which hopefully won't be too early, and let you know. That's if AF doesn't greet me instead. Was the month you got your BFP the month you sort of did SMEP? I can't remember very well!

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ChineseFireball · 21/12/2013 22:09

Hi Lucy thanks for the welcome. We have DS who is 22mo and this is cycle #1. Probably why I'm so excited about it... Xmas Grin

HungryHorace · 21/12/2013 22:12

Yes, it was the half arsed SMEP which did it for us!

But we did it 2 days before my smiley and the day after, and that was enough to get a BFP.

Fx for tomorrow!

Hi Chinese. :-)

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Lucyjojo · 21/12/2013 22:17

My DD will be 22 months in Jan so we might end up with similar age gaps between DCs Chinese!
I think I might try SMEP next cycle. Going to throw everything I've got at it in the new year. I'm not feeling hopeful right now. I'm feeling some cramping that I always get just before AF. Hmph.

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SwedeAway · 22/12/2013 04:24

Morning all! So today we start our loooooong drive south. I almost wish it was just for a holiday but it is actually to visit the ILs. We had actually planned a small detour afterwards to do part of the wine-route but alas since I am now pg I am not too keen on the whole wine 'tasting' (I mean who really spits it out) experience so I think we'll skip it.

Started to have some guilty feelings about DD. How is she going to feel with a new baby? She has had our undivided attention for so long. I am the youngest of two so have never experienced a younger sibling. Has anyone else felt this way or am I just being silly?

Hi to the newbies!

HungryHorace · 22/12/2013 07:23

Hope the drive is ok, Swede.

And that's a shame about wine tasting as it's a good way to get pissed for nothing done properly! :-)

I think everyone worries about their PFB. Even though DD is too young to remember what being an only is like, I still worry that I won't be able to give her enough of my attention after this one is born. Especially as she's only a baby still and will need us for everything. :-/

But, I don't think we really need to worry as I don't think I've ever met any traumatised older siblings! (I'm the youngest too.)

weebairn · 22/12/2013 08:30

Thanks for the welcome!

It took us about 4 months to conceive DD. I had been on the pill for a long time previous to that though so I was glad it wasn't too long. This time I told myself I'd be patient but I've only had the coil out a couple of weeks and I'm so excited already. Must. Calm. Down. I think my period has just started so just hoping it will happen sometime in early 2014.

I am not worried about DD with another baby: she adores other kids. A baby brother or sister would probably be the best thing I could ever give her.

Monstersaurus · 22/12/2013 10:37

Morning all, and welcome to the newbies. I'm hoping that DS takes well to a new addition - he likes babies so long as they aren't in our house, then he gets clingy. He is very sweet with them outside our four walls though, so there is hope.

Have a safe drive Swede. Sounds like the journey will be worth it! We're having Christmas at home this year with parts of both sides of the family. Just one more shift to do and then I'll be off. Xmas Grin

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Lucyjojo · 22/12/2013 11:07

Morning. Well I ended up doing two tests as the first one didn't look like it had worked properly. Both BFN anyway so doesn't look like I'm pg this cycle. Just waiting for AF to appear tomorrow now. Going to do our food shopping tomoz, crazy I know, so will be stocking up on the wine and cheese and smoked salmon! Maybe even a bottle of baileys....are you jealous you pregnant ones?? Xmas Grin
I was the same Swede when I started trying for #2, I felt incredibly guilty and mean on DD to think I would have to divide my attention, but the longer it goes on not being able to give her a sibling I think she would much prefer someone to grow up with and play with, and complain about parents with!! Good luck with the drive, hope it goes well and it won't be long before you are sat on a nice warm beach.
What are everyone else's plans for today?

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