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TTC First Time - Anyone else?

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HippyStar · 30/04/2014 13:47

My husband and I are TTC! I have been off the pill for a month now and have started taking folic acid and calcium with vit D to ensure if anything does happen I'm as healthy as possible. Limiting caffeine and alcohol but not cutting it out completely as you never know how long it will take! All my friends have just fallen pregnant really easily, but I have a feeling this will not be the case for me. I can't remember when my last period was either which is annoying as will need to wait for the next one before I can chart etc. Hmm Is anyone else out there TTC now? We could all share our stories and encourage each other! Smile

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kittenmamma · 15/08/2014 18:41

Durham, all is quiet here, still waiting for AF, but if it had arrived I'd be due again today, so I'm waiting for another now. Not really been DTD much, not having symptoms of anything. Boring!

Katybear123 · 15/08/2014 18:52

Hi Durham cd20 here cycle 3 all quiet here apart from the hamster on wheel in my mind making me think I defo have symptoms!! Trying not to build up hopes as was convinced last month was preg and then sad when af arrived. How u doing?

DurhamRed · 16/08/2014 20:38

Hi Katy & Kitten glad to hear all is well albeit symptom spotting and waiting for AF!

I'm doing ok at the moment, although have been suffering from serious morning sickness and was unfortunately admitted to hospital for hyperemesis, the lowest point of my pregnancy so far! Morning sickness is no fun at all just to warn you..fingers crossed you don't suffer to badly when you fall pregnant.

Much luck to you both, won't be too long before you both fall, I can feel it :-)

Katybear123 · 16/08/2014 20:49

I am so sorry to hear that Durham are u out again now. I friend of mine had that and they advised her to eat vanilla hagandaz ice cream because if u can't keep anything down it's the best thing that is Hugh in fat, sugar and protein that u can have. Maybe that might console a little.

I hope ur right re bfp day 21 now we will c very soon if u r right. I have a little hope. Ur have also bought a cbfm, cough medicine, eve primrose ( I don't get much ewcm) preseed, vit b, and zinc for him. This adds to folic acid and vit d I am already taking, I might rattle but at least I will know I am doing all I can!!

DurhamRed · 17/08/2014 12:06

Katy I'm feeling a lot better now thanks, though still suffering from nausea most of the day. At least I am keeping food down now. I love the idea of eating ice cream, unfortunately since becoming pregnant its one of the foods that make me sick (including milk, coffee and chocolate). Don't seem to have cravings but food aversions instead.

I have my fingers crossed for you this month. I used preseed and would definitely recommend it. I only used it for 2 months and it seemed to work for me in combo with opk and folic acid.

Katybear123 · 17/08/2014 12:34

Perfect news, I that cas if this north isn't the one next month will be :-) I feel much more +ve today :-).

Wishing u well with the next few months, I hope the nausea goes soon xxx

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Katybear123 · 17/08/2014 18:29

Hey sunbathing. Welcome. I and I are defo on the same wave length as I think this is the 3rd thread we r on 2gether. Nice bunch here. Wishing u all the best xxx

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kathd05 · 17/08/2014 20:08

Hello ladies im pre-emptively jumping on your thread. Ill be having implant removed mid september hopefully. Then ttc#1.
Any tips from this point in?
When and what vitamins have you been taking?
Any one else a previous implant user?
Did you wait for periods to return before starting?
Sorry for bombarding you all
Kat ??xx

idlefolly · 18/08/2014 12:18

Hi kath, I'm jumping on this thread too!
I had nexplanon implant for five years, had it removed on 08/07 and still waiting for AF (it will be 6 wks tomorrow). DH and I are taking pre-conception vitamins but we haven't really started TTC properly yet as I want an AF first so I can track etc... And it just feels right/healthier for some reason! Otherwise it's a bit like trying in the dark. Have been looking into pre-seed today and might give that a go! FX AF arrives soon so I can get going! Grin

kathd05 · 18/08/2014 16:41

Fingers crossed idlefolly
Glad i got an ex implant buddy to share with
kat xx??

idlefolly · 18/08/2014 17:53

Fingers crossed for you too Kat! Keep us updated! I'm getting impatient now, hurry up AF!

kathd05 · 18/08/2014 20:53

Have you been taking vits idlefolly

kathd05 · 18/08/2014 20:54

Have you been taking vits idlefolly

idlefolly · 18/08/2014 21:20

Yes I've been taking Pregnacare conception vits and when they ran out I got the Sanatogen 'his and hers' vits. Have been taking them since I had implant out. x

kittenmamma · 19/08/2014 22:21

Holy...crap...on a cracker. I got a BFP!!!! Like a STRONG one!!!

idlefolly · 19/08/2014 22:40

Congratulations kitten!!! GrinGrinGrin How long were you TTC?

kittenmamma · 19/08/2014 22:44

Erm. Well I came off the pill mid may, then had my usual period 30 days later, my next one didn't come but I was testing negative so I left it to see if this one came. I'm now 4 days late for my second one and have tested positive! So I guess three months till I found out but with the missed periods I think it was the second month, just late implantation and low hormones. Technically I'm 9 weeks!!

DurhamRed · 20/08/2014 05:48

Congratulations Kitten, that's fab news :-)

kittenmamma · 20/08/2014 10:24

Thank you :) just did a second test with the stuff I handed into the docs (split it in half to make sure I didntcross ccontaminate) and got another strong positive! I can't believe this is actually happening! The only difference I've noticed is I've put on like half a stone, thought I'd just over indulged in dominos that one time :P

DurhamRed · 20/08/2014 11:40

I wish I'd put on some weight, I've lost almost half a stone with morning sickness...though you wouldn't notice with the belly bump I have!

Gemerama82 · 20/08/2014 17:43

Hello, I am back after a break to try and preserve my sanity. It hasn't worked so I thought I may as well come back.

Sorry to hear you're suffering Durham, hopefully it will ease off soon. Massive congratulations kitten.

As for me: Cycle 6, CD 13 and completely lost the fricking plot.

Really not been dealing well with the bad news on DH's sperm analysis last month. Been trying to focus on being positive, but in truth the last month has been dominated by arguments, unhappiness, severe depression and drinking far too much. I have also managed to gain more weight and now gone from a fairly toned size 14 to a bloated 16 through drinking way too much and eating utter rubbish. Feeling incredibly sorry for myself that this thing that should be so natural and a fun time in our lives has become a source of devastation and strain on our relationship.

I have a history of mental health problems (which I have never sought help for). I have been feeling very well this year, but this latest blow has really kicked me back down.

Moving forwards, I am planning to start eating better, stop drinking, start exercising again and have ordered a book on 'mindfulness' which I hope will help. At the moment I am disgusted with myself and embarrassed by the state of how I look and the foggy, confused state my mind is in. I just need to stick to my plan of action...

Katybear123 · 20/08/2014 17:56

Hey Gemerama I am so sorry to hear ur pain. This isn't fair it really isn't.

If a can offer some advice u r doing 100% the right thing. Not sure what mental health issues u suffer with, but I find the only way I can deal with extreme stress and from time to time feeling very low is exercise, a healthy diet, limiting caffeine and limiting booze. It seems hard to being with but once u get a routine I promise it's easy.

I know it sounds boring but I now have as trick no booze rule on any days but fri and sat, I eat v healthy mon - thur but let myself treats at weekend and I exercise 5+ days a week. It's helped me to try and stay as calm as poss it doesn't always help but it does generally work.

Try to be kind 2 yourself it's ok to feel down after what u have discovered. Have u tried speaking to ur gp at all 2 c if there is any counselling they can offer?

Gemerama82 · 20/08/2014 18:08

Thanks katy. I have never been to a GP about how I feel but all I could describe it as is that ever since I was 16 I have been through periods of severe depression on and off, some lasting for weeks, some lasting for years.

I used to self harm when I was younger. I don't do that anymore, but I think the drinking and eating rubbish is a form of self harm if you get me? I have contemplated ending it all more times than I could count unfortunately. The last bout of depression I suffered was for about 8 months last year. That was caused initially by period of illness and a bereavement I think. I got so low I thought I would have to go and get some help finally, but then I came out the other side. I've felt so well all of this year until we got this news.

I know I always feel better when I treat myself right, but I'm back in a self destructive crappy cycle at the moment which I badly need to break.