Temperatures rising, patience's getting low, according to our sources, the Summer Bus is the place to go (July/Aug Hybrid bus)

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Hi ladies,

First post on a thread..,, just wanted to jump in with a different perspective as I've been hovering around these threads for a while and aching while reading all the worried posts about symptoms and frustrated visits from AF.

This was me and DH 4 months ago as we were trying to conceive... I had all the kit and told myself I was going to be casual about it but secretly took notes of anything I considered 'symptoms'.

4 months later and purely by chance i find myself diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease and told that I'm not healthy enough to cope with a pregnancy and that children are likely not on the cards for us and a transplant is inevitable.

Before this I took it all for granted and worried that it might take us a while to conceive and would I have a winter baby as I preferred summer etc. I read all the comments about life on hold and stress around conceiving with pure envy.

I don't wish to belittle all these feelings of worry at all, simply give another perspective and agree with comments about going with the flow and not putting life on hold-you never know what's around the corner!! Enjoy these times of excitedly waiting for baby number x to show himself/herself

We're now seeing all sorts of specialists in the hope we can get back on the bus (with a little help).

Xx

Astro I'm so sorry you are having such an awful time. I really hope the outcome means you can get back on the bus asap.

For many of us, definitely for me, my anxiety is not around when my baby might be born and what else I might need to cancel but it is a pure anxiety of 'if I do get pregnant again will I get a live baby this time'.

I understand your envy, I am envious of many women who will be able to enjoy ttc, who will have happy pregnancies and are more than likely to get a healthy baby at the end.

I really hope your recovery is quick x

birchy totally agree.... This month I felt really nauseous etc but it was BEFORE I'd even ovulated. I know if I'd been in the tww I'd have got my hopes up massively but it made me realise bodies do strange things and there is no point trying to guess until period is at least late..... Please feel free to remind me of this when I'm winding myself up!!!

astro very sorry to hear your news. It must be a very difficult time for you. I hope you make a full and speedy recovery

astro You sound like a really strong person, I read your other post too but as I didn't have anything other than my sympathies to offer, I didn't want to post. I can understand completely how envious you must feel, for various reasons, I often feel the same. I had to really convince DH that we could and should ttc, even though I have physical difficulties to overcome. I really hope the specialist can give you some light at the end of the tunnel, and let us know.

Thanks all. I'm sure we're all carrying our worries and personal baggage on the journey to motherhood!

Am hoping to get some response in my other post. There really seems to be a shortage of Mums who have experienced this on Kidney Disease forums so thought I'd try here, fingers crossed!

And good luck all!

Carrot I do tapestry, tatting, quilling... All sorts of things. The only one I have no patience for is bobbin lace.

To be honest I only worry if I hat pg again and I have another mc... we have a ds who is our pride and joy but we still feel one more fits into this family.
My mum keeps saying all happens for a reason and all happens when it's suppose to happen. I hope she's right.

This is me potentially getting ahead of myself. I know I'm being ridiculous so please put me back in my box!

My AF this month only lasted for 2.5/3 days. Much lighter than usual, no cramps (normally have at least a good few hours of OWW) and no other AF signs other than being short tempered with him indoors.

I read earlier about breakthrough bleeding.

It's really not likely, is it? I'm cross at myself for even thinking it. I was getting BFNs up until AF arrived. I should just be grateful for having a rare, easy AF!

Right in light of all the positivity on the board today, I'm off to yoga tonight. Decided.

Take a cheap test bonkers and at least you then know where you are

Bonkers I second Carrot. Now that you're wondering about it, and have reason to do so, you may as well give yourself the chance to find out, otherwise you'll probably keep wondering. I know I would.

Good job Pallas :)

I done 6k and I'm off to Zumba tonight.

Have you tried the yoga studio app? It's really good, my dh and I do it together a few evenings a week.

Another one saying test bonkers! There's no harm and it'll put your mind at rest.

Wow! I'm happy to read so many positive messages!

Carrot good luck with the interview for promotion!
Banana I'm glad you're feeling more positive. I think SW is the best weight loss programme, my parents both lost - and kept off - weight. Learning about how you can eat more healthily and making friends on SW will take your mind off TTC. Meant to say - there is a thread on here about losing weight whilst TTC.

Raluca definitely carry on with your crafting! It sounds like you have quite a talent, don't lose it.

AstroKate you're right, TTC should be an exciting time in its own right. I hope the end of your journey is a happy one.

But I KNOW I'm being ridiculous and it'll only lead to disappointment!

I'll see how late I'm running in the morning!

I've been to yoga and am now drinking wine In the tww GASP! As I'm pretty sure we didn't hit the key dates, Im refusing to worry about it too much yet

raises a glass and clinks with emu

All ladies who worry about a glass of wine: before I found out I was pg with ds I went to a wedding and had drinks and did all stupid things. Gyne said until af was due the baby wouldn't be affected by alcohol/ medication as even if it was implanted it does not make blood vessels so quickly. It actually starts taking blood from the mum after it "burrows" in the lining of the womb, week 5. So don't worry! Enjoy your glass of wine and hope for the best.

cheers to that carrot and raluca

Cheers to that (6 syns)

Just been enjoying tapas and in AF week cheers

AF hit yesterday. I'll be hitting the wine tonight. And maybe sushi for lunch!! Always a bright side, no?

It was a BFN of course. Bring on the cider this weekend! And decaff tea and other healthy living foodstuffs

Do you feel better bonkers?

I just found out that a friend who we're visiting this weekend has had a mc at about 8-9 weeks. I was quite upset when I found out she was pregnant as it was as I was dealing with a cp and two months after my mc. I now feel like a cow for not being more pleased for her - she doesn't know about my problems and all communication about her pregnancy has been via dh and his mate