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Ttc and still breastfeeding? Thread #3: Pull up a chair for some support from others on the journey!

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auroraboringalis · 03/04/2015 12:27

Yes, we know all about how emotional and hard it can be! All the pros and cons, all about missing Aunty Flo's and wtf cycles with no ovulation, all about children being cute and pointy. No matter if you are five months or twenty months down the breastfeeding timeline, if you're ttc again, this is the thread to join! Welcome! Easter Smile

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AvaAmulet · 23/04/2015 22:56

So sorry to hear that, Rosie Flowers x

RosieRue52 · 23/04/2015 23:30

Yes I'm sure I have the weeks estimator hpt & last week was 2-3 & this week was 1-2 started bleeding this am. They did blood work today & will again sat. To make sure my its 'dropping correctly'

Mumof1sofar · 23/04/2015 23:39

Ahh Rosie, that's awful. You poor thing. Hope you've got some good support in RL Thanks

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 06:19

Rosie Sad

Duchess007 · 24/04/2015 17:41

So sorry Rosie. Take care of yourself. Thanks

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 20:03

Tiny tiny tiny decision to make. Do I push DH to DTD tonight just to be sure sure sure that we've covered all basis? We've DtD 3 days in a row now. Cbfm said low fertility this morning but I think that's an automatic thing after getting a peak so u can't count on that!

My CB goodies arrive tomorrow.

MarysPrayer · 24/04/2015 21:10

Pear get doing I say, you never know!

Rosie I'm so, so sorry. I went through the same last month, at 5 1/2 weeks. It's so hard. I don't know what to say as I'm still in the process of healing myself, but look after yourself. Feel free to pm me or chat on here. There is also a thread on this section called 'ttc after mc'. We're a very friendly bunch (just like on here Smile ) if/when you feel ready. xx

Mumof1sofar · 24/04/2015 22:52

Hope you did it, pear!

Well I did my first urine sample for CB this morning & I now have pots of ... Yes... Wee (!) sitting in my fridge! Have to post them off every 14 days. However they did send me about £80 worth of free stuff so I guess it's fair Smile

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 22:56

Mumofone - yes I did, just. Phew Wink I'm done now. Is it bad that I'm relieved my time is up ?? Did you get any pregnancy tests with it?

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 22:58

Ahhhhhh have I mentioned that I've got to have dinner with my inlaws and their friends for their 70th birthday? Sober! Yes, SOBER!!! How will I survive???? ????????????

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:00

Glad you got, and are happy with, your CB goodies, Mumo Smile

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 23:02

Ava - I don't think my LP is as long as I thought it would be as I've only got 10 days until AF arrives Hmm

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:02

Don't Envy you, Pear Hmm Good Luck x

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:03

X post - the not envying post was about the inlaws! Wink

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 23:04

Ava - I can't even have 1 glass can I?!?!

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 23:04

Hahah you probably didn't Envy the thought of dtd again either Wink

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:06

Pear, maybe AF will arrive late, or not at all Wink

A 14 day luteal phase is ideal, but I have read it's still possible to get a bfp with a 10 day LP x

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 23:12

Ava - thanks, your hope Spurs me on Wink Thanks

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:16

Nope - I am soooo relieved when my fertile window closes! Ttc DD was so much fun - no pressure and all very exciting. This time round it's very different! No sweet nothings, just ttc technical jargon and over very quickly - soo romantic Blush

peardrop2 · 24/04/2015 23:19

Is anyone else suffering from ovulation acne? It's so bad ?? I feel like a teenage again ??

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:33

Oh my god, I've had a sweeping side fringe cut in as I'm so convinced my forehead looks like a teenager's. Apparently no one else has noticed, and I'm being paranoid, but I really don't think so. And I had a spot on my chin that's only just gone - DD kept pointing at it, all concerned with her head tilted to one side saying "oh, mammy, baddie" - it too so much concealer to cover it - I'm 35 ffs... Blush

AvaAmulet · 24/04/2015 23:33

Took so much concealer

Mumof1sofar · 25/04/2015 00:16

Thanks Ava Smile

Pear - I got 3 CB hpts.

I had terrible acne last cycle (thought that meant I was pg Blush but nope...!) Hope it improves soon. I switched to an oil free moisturiser & that seemed to help.

peardrop2 · 25/04/2015 07:40

Mumof1 - cool! 3 POAS will help the pocket Grin Good advice about the oil free moisturiser too. Tbh I keep switching cleansers and I'm just wondering whether that's having a bad effect on it too. I really need to find myself an oil free moisturiser!

Glad it's not just me suffering. Must be hormones! My diet is pretty good at the moment.

auxiliaryauroch · 25/04/2015 12:09

Ooo-ooooh fringe cutting! Awesome!
Interesting news. I think the soy has made a difference for me this cycle. Yesterday I've had my LH surge 4 days earlier than all my postpartum cycles so far (cd19 instead of cd23). Which will hopefully extend my lp with 4 days. I also had a huge temp rise this morning and although temp reliability is funny because of feeding at night, if it means I also ovulated today rather than in maybe two days time my lp could be extended with six days, taking it to eleven days! I'm also hoping that the huge temp rise may actually indicate ovulation rather than just hoping for it! Will keep you updated esp for those with crap 5 day LPs like mine. :) dc still feeding once a day or two or three five minute comfort it dreamfeeds here and there; there are some days we've skipped altogether as well over the last three weeks. I tried quitting full on but it just didn't work. :(