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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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waxweasel · 27/07/2015 15:33

If you want advice on whether taking progesterone could affect continued bf, you could email Wendy at the breastfeeding network. She's their pharmacist, and gives really helpful advice on the risks of taking drugs - she's helped me a few times, and gives really detailed and well-researched advice way beyond the usual 'avoid if bf' that you get from a normal pharmacist.

DougalTheCheshireCat · 27/07/2015 16:22

That's interesting, thanks both. I will try Wendy at the breast feeding network.

Cerazette messed up my luteal phase last time. Gynecologist had it licked the second cycle she treated me, BFP resulting in lovely DD. It was very frustrating, as I'd had incredibly regular cycles and two months on cerazette caused such a problem.

I also wonder whether I'm spotting pre AF because of feeding, or as a hangover from the cerazette thing.

I wonder if progesterone could help, and I'm relaxed about what it might do to my milk supply, as long as it is ok for DD. Sometimes she tells me ' this one doesn't work' which I assume means there's no milk there at that feed. Lower supply is fine as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for listening. It feels good to get it all out somewhere that people understand.

When we started our TTC no 2 journey and I felt really hopeful and optimistic. Now I feel differently: worried (about when it will happen, whether we have time) and conflicted (about whether to try and stop). The uncertainty of it gets to me.

DH is supportive but laid back, I wouldn't discuss this with my mum (she would get over involved, and would tell me to stop feeding, it's not that simple!).

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 17:02

Oh Wax I'm so pleased for you!! Yay! Grin

ISpy, We are still a way off complete weaning too, but with DD being very interested in the fact that she'll be starting nursery in September we're also talking about her being a 'big girl' and not needing boob any more. I've gotten away with a 30 second feed during the day once over the last 2 days, but about 4 feeds over night, which is the worst time. A lot of women seem to get their bfp's the cycle during which they wean completely though, so I'm hoping that'll be us in a couple of months or so Wink

No news from me. I have some pg tests on their way, but I definitely think AF will arrive before they do Hmm x

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 18:00

Hmm, I would have expected AF to show earlier today, but no sign yet. Out of curiosity I poas, but all I had were opks. A super strong line appeared straight away, as soon as the urine reached the mark. I'm not convinced this is a reliable indication of pg though Confused does anyone have any knowledge where this is concerned? I could be anywhere from 10 - 13 dpo judging by previous cycles btw x

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 18:03

This is the opk - the line is so dark it's actually purple...

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Aufwiedersehenpetrarch · 27/07/2015 18:29

Uhm Ava fuckinghelljustpissonahptbecause!

Aufwiedersehenpetrarch · 27/07/2015 18:29
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Aufwiedersehenpetrarch · 27/07/2015 18:30

doug good luck! I know the worries feeling buy sounds like the gynae knew what she was doing so I'd definitely go with that.
Wendy sounds like a brilliant bet too!

Leamice · 27/07/2015 18:36

Congratulations Wax!! What fab news!!

And Ava go out and get a hpt!! That opk is blazing! I reckon your knocked up girl!

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 18:46

Thanks for the support, ladies Grin I've read that it could indicate a pregnancy, but also that I could have ov'd late or just be having another surge. Should I dtd (if time allows) tonite, just in case?

Really can't justify buying another pg test when I've got some expensive digis on the way. They should be here by on Thursday, but I'll probably test with fmu on Friday. I know I sound blasé about it, but it's because there's no way we could be that lucky having just dtd once this month, and I irresponsibly haven't remembered to take my folic acid for a few weeks now, as were taking a break and I thought (still think) we're a few months off a bfp yet Sad

Man, have I picked the wrong month to take a break from charting....Shock Hmm

Leamice · 27/07/2015 18:52

Spend £1 in pound shop lol! This thread must be the lucky one! Fx the rest of us join the preggos by the end. :)

Leamice · 27/07/2015 18:53

And Sod's law means the month you aren't taking folic acid will be the month you get a bfp lol

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 18:57

Thanks Leamice lol Smile A part of me wants to ask DH to pop out in the rain and buy a hpt, but I think he's got his heart set on the idea of dtd tonight, just in case it's a surge Hmm Wish I'd kept schtum and not shared my thought process with DH now Grin

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 19:02

I couldn't bear getting a bfn on a hpt, I've gotten my hopes up in the past (as we all have) and it's horrible. Think I'll just start taking folic acid again tomorrow, make sure I remember to take it every day again no matter what, and be cautiously optimistic as long as AF stays away Wink

peardrop2 · 27/07/2015 19:28

Who the hell is Wendy?

Um Ava!!!! Thursday? Are you serious!! You're no way having a late surge. Go and buy a stick. Tell DH that he'll get it either way as long as he buys the stick Wink

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peardrop2 · 27/07/2015 19:31

Ava - are you saying the two lines on the opk are strong as each other? Have you thought about your cm?

I've had more OV cramps today and more Ewcm tonight. I'm now a bit confused why these cramps are coming and going over 2 days. Don't think that's normal Hmm

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AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 19:39

No Pear, I know you can't view the pic on your phone, but the test line is way darker than the control line - the darkest I've ever seen, including google images online lol Shock

I don't tend to have a lot of cm whilst bf'ing, the most I've had this cycle was on the day we actually dtd (for fun, not to ttc, ironically) Confused

Not sure about the cramps around ov. I've been ignoring the cramping I usually obsess about this month and my brain doesn't hurt as much as a result until I poas this evening anyway Grin

Just as I thought, I mentioned to DH that I might pop out and buy a hpt and he looked totally crestfallen and said he thought we were dtd tonight and testing Friday! Men! Lol Grin

peardrop2 · 27/07/2015 19:59

Keep us updated!!! Just sent you a photo of my OPks so we can compare Wink

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Trinpy · 27/07/2015 20:06

Congratulations wax!!!

fx for you Ava. positive opk at this stage sounds good Smile.

AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 20:16

Just poas again in case the first one was a fluke - just as dark... Is this normal??... Shock Confused

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AvaAmulet · 27/07/2015 20:17

Thanks Trinpy x

peardrop2 · 27/07/2015 20:22

Ava - GO AND BUY a test Grin

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waxweasel · 27/07/2015 20:30

Go and get a test Ava!!!!! How can you even consider waiting until Friday?!

peardrop2 · 27/07/2015 20:39

I think she's gone to get a test Grin

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LetThereBeCupcakes · 27/07/2015 20:42

Never mind you, ava I can't wait until Friday!! POAS!

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