TTC and still Breastfeeding? You are not alone - come to our BF-friendly cafe for a chat and some cake!

[eagle2010]

Over here all breastfeeding TTCers! Welcome to our thread - a place for us to come for support, information and to talk about the extra challenges of TTC while still breastfeeding.

Seeing as I filled up the old thread I thought I should start the new one!

For anyone who is new to the thread or needs a reminder, here are a few links to some useful websites (thanks Waiting for putting these together). I hope I've worked the links properly.

kellymom.com/bf/normal/ttc-while-bf/

kellymom.com/bf/normal/fertility/

www.llli.org/nb/nbmayjune04p114.html

www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Fertility-charting-while-breastfeeding.html

Pear I got my bfp on CD 33. Average (of two cycles only) was a length of 31.

Good luck pear, and everyone else too.

Good luck toes

So I told DP my thoughts and as predicted he freaked out a bit he did get excited too.

I'm so nervous I keep thinking it's just my wishful thinking and it's all just in my head! I'm doubting more and more, I don't know why, with DS I was so completely sure, and this time it's completely opposite...

I'm getting some dreadful amount of cm which I thought was a good sign, but then I remembered I had that last cycle just before AF showed up. But then the cramps? Very early on too! I'm not going to sleep tonight, am I?

Well it's a BFN will re-test in 3 days of no AF but she'll probably show up later today just to tease me.

Oh Toes I feel your disappointment! It's just so hard to not get excited!!!

Still no AF. I don't feel she's coming but I don't feel pg either

Toes, I'm in the same dilemma. My app says AF is due in 2 days

Toes, are you feeling anymore AF ish?

Yes. I have some cramps again and lower back pain. I've been quite grumpy all day today too. So maybe she is coming after all... However that would mean that my cycles are getting longer and more normal so there's something positive in it.

Was going to test tomorrow morning if no AF but not so sure now...

I have thought of a few positives if AF does come. That's my coping strategy still have to see of it actually works!

How about you Pear? Any signs of anything?

FX for you toes and pear.

AF has arrived tonight Making it a 37 day cycle so 2 days shorter then last cycle woop woop lol

Enjoying rose tonight with chocolate and ice cream. I'll start using my cbfm in the morning!

Oh annoying AF arrived but cycle getting shorter is good. of Rosé!

Good luck with the cbfm.

Looked up my new potential due date for this cycle. 31st July

Thanks Gunpowder. Yeah shorter is a positive thing!

Still no AF and BFN. I think if still no AF tomorrow I'll get myself a clear blue. I got my BFP with DS on it. This time I was using boots own brand ones, and later I read they are not that sensitive. However when I looked at the one today in dim light(!) I thought I could see a shadow of a line. it's probably just my imagination

Toes post a photo!!

Yeh put a pic up! Sounds promising

Well I got it out later on and couldn't see anything. So I think it was just wishful thinking... It's in the bin now anyway, sorry all!

How are all upduffed ladies getting on?

toes, did you splurge on the CB digital?! Hope it's clearer for you - I needed to see the word "pregnant" and not be squinting at lines!

I have my 12 week scan on Wednesday, I'm nervous and excited in equal measures. Really struggling through the first trimester this time.

In BF news, DS has dropped to a feed in the morning, 1 before bed and 1 overnight. To be honest, they're not really feeds anymore cause I can barely hear him swallowing/drinking! I think the end is nigh. Once we get the all clear on Wednesday I'm going to begin weaning him completely. I've so many mixed emotions about it but I know it's the right thing to do for everyone.

Hope everyone else is doing well - hello to all those in the TWW, or in the first trimester!!!

Surviving here fine - thanks for asking toes. Have had terrible nausea and been exhausted, but it seems to be passing now. Has been nowhere near as bad as it was for DS. Makes me nervous, but trying to stay positive. Booking appointment finally happening later on this week and should hear about scan date soon. 9+5 weeks...

Toes has AF shown up yet?

How many of us are still trying to get a BFP then?

I wish you see your healthy happy bean Eagle. It will be all right!

That's interesting about BF. My DS has fluctuated between 1-4 feeds a day since he was 7 months. I was really scared he would self wean soon but still going. Up until lady weekend I used to offer 4 feeds a day when I am home but I've now realised I'm really happy with just 2 like on work days. He's not bothered about the other 2 as it's mainly me offering. I hope weaning goes smoothly for you, I've heard you don't get engorgement when pg.

Good to hear you're feeling better this time MrsD. My last pg I was quite nauseaus but never actually been sick. It's great you have an appointment to look forward to, it starts to feel more real, doesn't it?

Still no AF here. I planned getting a stick tomorrow and POAS on Wed but I think if I'm pg it should show up by now. On train home now so will pop into chemists. It's a small indie so not sure which ones they've got. I actually quite like looking at lines but might get a digi if not too expensive. Are they both equally sensitive?

Well I splurged out on digital. £13! I hope it's worth it...

The digitals are so expensive alright! I hope it's well worth the £££

FX for your pee in the morning toes

Thanks for the well wishes, I am holding it together much better than I did with DS - I sobbed to the sonographer before the 12 week scan the last time

mrsd, you're exactly 1 week behind me Glad you're feeling a bit better.