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TTC and still breastfeeding? Thread # 5 - Positive Vibes!

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peardrop2 · 18/07/2015 23:42

Peardrop - age 33, TTC cycle #9, DS is 26 months (stopped bf soon to be 4 months ago). Af returned when DS 14months, currently on CD14 and have had 4 flashing smileys. Praying for a static smiley tomorrow! Dangling legs in air!

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peardrop2 · 07/09/2015 09:28

Ha ha Elle ???? that made me smile. It's ridiculous isn't it. I haven't got the urge yet but I just want to know either way. Wish I could just forget about it. Silly really as once I know either way I'll have a whole new set of things to worry/obsess about.

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peardrop2 · 07/09/2015 09:29

Oh and I think no symptoms is a positive sign Grin

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Leamice · 07/09/2015 16:46

Id also like to borrow the time machine, i'll fast forward to october 20th please as thats when my gyno appointment is.... ages away!

My AF is possibly due on Friday, wondering if she'll show. I tested today with a superdrug test... pointless really as i may not have even ovulated (though temps still up and ff says 10dpo) BFN obviously haha!

Well done Elle for not poas yet!!

Clara101 · 07/09/2015 21:50

Hi ladies, has anyone come across the book The Baby Making bible by Emma Cannon? It's slightly whacky but has positive stuff you can do at each stage of cycle. Q good for distracting from poas!

I'm half happy AF is here and managing to keep to two feeds a day. But with 43 birthday later in the autumn also bit scared as I really want a third and conscious don't have long. But don't want to cut feeds more drastically either.. It's a tough balance! Cd lose hours wishing life had worked out to embark on all this earlier but that's a complete waste of time!!

Good luck everybody!

ThatsNotEvenAWord · 08/09/2015 12:53

Ok so not even a squinter of a line on my ov test last night but I swear I've got ewcm today. Is that my body practising do you reckon?

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peardrop2 · 08/09/2015 13:21

Clara - no I haven't read that book. Not heard of it. Sounds interesting.

That's - have you tested this morning or are you only testing at night? TMI but is it stretchy or slippery. If it's stretchy then my guess is you're leading up to it and will probably see a darker line in the next few days. IMO. If it's slippery then I would say the stick hasn't picked up the surge and question how diluted your wee was last night when you tested?! I'm glad we're not having this conversation face to face BlushGrin

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peardrop2 · 08/09/2015 13:23

5dpo and felt a few twinges around my pelvic area but I was at a toddler class doing energetic movements so... It means nothing Grin

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ThatsNotEvenAWord · 08/09/2015 16:22

It seemed quite stretchy the joys of Internet conversations eh!

I'll take another test to see if it picks up on anything. I wasn't even planning on trying this month as I thought it would be too early for anything to be happening, you can't help but symptom spot can you?

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peardrop2 · 08/09/2015 18:26

I had a few (probably 3 in total) stretchy days before my second line got darker. Maybe just dtd EOD from now on and see what happens. You may just get lucky Wink

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ThatsNotEvenAWord · 08/09/2015 19:43

DH will know I'm up to something Grin I promised him no tracking and 'trying' this time, I've done a great job haven't I!

ToElleWithIt · 09/09/2015 08:36

Must google the book Clara. I usually find that a glass of wine works as an excellent distraction at every stage of my cycle in a sort of a "God I'll miss this" kind of a way Grin

BFN here this morning and I broke out the big guns and used a First Response so I'd say I'm out this month.

I'd give EOD a whirl ThatsNot, try and make it seem spontaneous.... Wink

How are the temps Leamice?

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peardrop2 · 09/09/2015 10:09

Elle - sorry to hear that Sad What dpo are you now?

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ToElleWithIt · 09/09/2015 10:34

So according to the clear blue digi I ov'd on the 29th which would make me 11 DPO. The only thing thing I'm slightly wary about is that I did have EWCM on the 1st as well which makes me wonder if the clear blue was wrong. When I was tracking before TTC DS I usually ov'd about CD15, not CD12 as clearblue indicated, but possible my cycle has changed since having him? Who knows. In any case if there's no sign of AF by Sunday I may test again then. Wouldn't be hopeful though.

How are you holding up?

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peardrop2 · 09/09/2015 16:23

Toelle - I guess you have no idea when AF may arrive then? AF arrived for me on dpo 13 last cycle but before that it was usually 11/12 dpo. You're nearly at the end of the waiting game. Hang in there Smile

I'm OK thanks. 6dpo. I will know this time next week whether I've got lucky. I have zero symptoms. Means nothing. I've got my next blood test in the morning which I am dreading. Especially as I have to take my 2 year old along with me this time Shock I'm meeting my friend in London for drinks in the evening. I think I will allow myself a small glass of wine. I want to celebrate with her properly and my gut feeling this month is that I'm not pregnant. If I had any sign that I might be I think I would stay away from alcohol but 1 small glass is probably OK. I feel like I can't put my life on hold but I can be sensible and limit my fun. Sounds boring doesn't it Grin

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Leamice · 09/09/2015 16:54

Elle, Sorry for the BFN :( I'll keep my fingers crossed for you anyway.

My temps are still up so possibly did Ov (currently 12dpo) AF used to always be at 14dpo so I'll be expecting to show on Friday. I have lots of ICs so tested a few times this week just for fun and bfn.

Pear, enjoy your wine, a glass (or 2 ;)) won't hurt! have a great evening.

ThatsNotEvenAWord · 09/09/2015 18:14

Sorry to hear about your bfn Elle fx maybe it's just a bit early?

Definitely have a glass of wine Pear enjoy it now whilst you still can!

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peardrop2 · 09/09/2015 23:22

Ahh thanks ladies for your support Wine

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peardrop2 · 10/09/2015 14:28

Elle, any sign of AF?

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peardrop2 · 11/09/2015 07:15

Morning ladies, I've been up most of the night because a) I stupidly had a coffee and b) my BF has asked me to be her bridesmaid next Summer when I could potentially be pregnant Shock! She knows I've been TTC dc2 however now she's engaged I think that idea has totally escaped her in the whirlwind of it all and I'm a little worried to say the least Sad Our friendship has been on the rocks since DS arrived in my life and now that I know what effect having a newborn has on your life I am worried that my timing couldn't be worse. I realise I'm also panicking without even knowing whether I am pregnant but I guess I'm also thinking about the near future now and how this might effect my TTC plans Confused Has any of you been in a similar situation already with DC1? Eeek

On another note. I'm on 8dpo so half way...woop. Just waiting now. Another week and I'll know for sure and have my blood test results to ponder on!!

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ToElleWithIt · 11/09/2015 11:48

No sign yet, but not due 'til Wednesday. The more I think about it the more I think the clear blue ov sticks were wrong. We only DTD once in the week after so possibly missed it if I did ovulate later. Dammit. No ov sticks next month.

Pear I wouldn't even let it enter your thoughts. Just go ahead with TTC. She might not have forgotten and might be totally cool with accommodating a bump. I always think there's something nice about a pregnant bridesmaid. If you are lucky enough to have a newborn I think you could make it work as long as she's prepared to be accommodating.

I didn't give my back story when joining this thread, but we delayed our plans to start TTC number 2 because my sister lives in New Zealand and we had planned big trip there for the month of November this year. I couldn't face that kind of journey pregnant and didn't want to miss out on all the wine tasting, rafting, hiking etc so we said we'd wait.... guess what.... she announced 4 weeks ago that they're moving to Europe. We had to cancel our whole trip (at considerable expense) and I feel frustrated because we would have started TTC a couple of months ago if we'd known. Anything can happen. I would really advise not putting your life on hold. Any good friend would understand that.

ThatsNotEvenAWord · 11/09/2015 12:33

Only quickly cos I'm at work but my bridesmaid was 7mo pregnant and I loved it :) don't let other people's plans change yours!

Leamice · 11/09/2015 12:48

I agree with Elle, Pear - A good friend would accommodate a bump or baby so I'm sure it will all work out. Also, can't believe you had to cancel your planned trip! how annoying. Did you book a different holiday instead?

ToElleWithIt · 11/09/2015 13:06

Yes we're going to Florida instead. Because we'd booked annual leave from work we were limited in going in November and there were very few options for sun at that time that weren't too far away. If we'd know we would have gone to France in the summer, but hey ho! If I did manage to get pregnant before November we might be able to get some of the money we lost on flights back through the insurance... no pressure!

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peardrop2 · 11/09/2015 18:12

Ahh thanks ladies. Your advice has made me feel better. I worry too much about other people's feelings as a person so things like this can make me wobble. Thanks for sharing your stories. I'll just have to wait and see then. You're right though...I can't put my life on hold. That wouldn't be right.

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ispyfispi · 11/09/2015 22:28

Just popped in to say to Pear, one of my bridesmaids announced she was pregnant. She was going to be 38weeks at the wedding! No problem, dress taken out (a lot ??) and then she popped early and had a 4 day old at the wedding! It was lovely but I would totally have understood if she'd had to have ducked out. You totally can't plan these things, just go for it!