SQUARE ONE TO GRADUATES - expecting more graduates in July!

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Hi Tee, yes baby was extremely active, I couldn't believe it!! I had to jump up and down, roll around on the bed, and then go for a walk all to try and get it in the right positions! It was having none of it!! So we got to see it for ages while she tried! Got everything she needed in the end. Still doesn't feel real at all! Can't believe it's actually happening! Started telling friends and family now which is lovely (but scary)
Hope you are all ok xx

Still can't decide if I feel like baby is a boy or girl!

It's heated but it's cold. To the point it's unpleasant when you first get in and have to say a few words. I get used to it very quickly though - within half a length.

I kind of feel like AF will come next week regardless, so I might as well not miss out on my swimming.

Jem crack on with swimming if it helps you relax!
Bloody hell TTC is a absolute bitch. I'm so sick of life being on hold like this!

By the way I have a new strategy for DTD this month and it has to happen whether DH likes it or not, I don't think he'd be cruel enough to mess it up again!
My diary currently has stars against CD10/11/12/13/14/15
These are the compulsory DTD days! Once or twice if we can (12 & 13 are the weekend!). Expecting to ov CD13.
I haven't tried this kind of pattern yet, so hope it works along with a 2nd month of acupuncture!!

I compromised and swam in the indoor looking longingly out the window at the blue sky. I hate ttc

Sounds like a great strategy tee come on fw!

pS - lovely scan pic! Pleased for you. Are u going to find out the sex? Thanks for posting, funnily today was wondering if you had scan. Glad all ok too. My boys were lively around scan time.

jem- I went to gym today and spa too. I thought the heated water would be good for implantation? In sure I read about hot baths are good? Could b wrong? Not sure about cold pools?
Suffering a bit now with back and neck but avoiding pain relief if I can. Been on a healthy diet and exercise regime .. But craving wine chocolate and marmite on toast!! I'd def ask your friend questions! Go for it, sure she'll understand.

Tee- I read some stuff on Internet about certain drugs causing heavy clotting periods and asprin and inflammatories are on there. Asprin thins blood to heart but when lining is shed with AF, it sheds it more apparently. Is definitely good after miscarriage I read but not continuous. Maybe try cycle off it and see? Just an idea. X

Kate- hope u ov soon! Hope school ok too. My boys loving their new teachers.

Russ- sorry u haven't had much luck on other thread.

So today is cd 3 day 2 of clomid. Had a few hot flushes today (common side effect).
Think I'm a bit moody too.
Waiting for AF to leave to get busy.

Wish I could do a new strategy of dtd tee this cycle but unfortunately my DH is not that helpful and although it's what he wants he's quite selfish. So if he's tired then that's it! No chance!

CD 19. Still no sign of ov. Starting to get a bit upset about it. No surprise though, as today was my most stressful day of work ever!!! Didn't have time for a wee all day (and I teach until 5:30). So stress obvs going to delay ov now... DH and I have given up on the every other day dtd. Just too long and he wasn't able to erm... finish? last night... so probably will end up being a bust this month. Fucking depressing...

I'm a bit jealous that everyone else seems to be getting on well!!

PS What a truly lovely picture, and it gives me hope!!!

I think baths are ok in tww (but hot tubs and saunas not) as long as they aren't scaldingly hot. Baths decrease in temp over time, so prevent the body from overheating??

Hmmph, I'm sorry to hear that about your DH Footy, mine can be very selfish too. There's been plenty of months where it's been out of the question just because he's tired or doesn't fancy it. I've tried my best not to pressure him over the months, but now we're closing in on being a year down the line, I've been more open about what needs to happen, and after a crap couple of weeks putting up with some very selfish behaviour, he's trying to make an extra effort all round.
Ah Jem glad you got a swim, even if it wasn't under the sun!
Mimilicious thinking of you and hoping you're getting on OK x

Kate I've read the same about baths. They don't sustain the heat and cool off quickly, so not traumatic to a little bean. Jacuzzis stay hot which is why they don't advise in pregnancy.
Sorry you're having a shit month waiting for ov. That is seriously depressing. There's enough waiting around when TTC without the extra unexpected delays. Why does life have to bring all these bloody stresses to complicate things. Wish it was easier to switch off... makes me feel like we're our own worst enemy!

I used hot tub and sauna during my tww, obviously stopped this after BFP. Jem I'd probably swim outside if I was you.
Lovely scan PS, mine was so active at the earlier scans and then was sleeping at the 20 week one.
Oh Kate, work sounds stressful!
Good luck on clomid footy!

Footy meant to say thanks for the clotting info! I had about a 3 month break from aspirin but clots were still there?? So really confused about it. I read some good things so wanted to carry on until I speak to my Doctor. I don't mind having the clots if they're harmless side effect. This just seems to be how my periods are after that miscarriage. I seem to have a really heavy CD2, then CD3 it almost a tails off completely, then spotting returns a day later?! So odd!

Kate do you think you might have missed the surge if you've been too busy at work? Try and fit in some pockets of relaxation into your day if you can - just 5 minutes of breathing exercise can make a difference. Hope you are not waiting much longer.

Hope AF clears off soon so you can both get back on it tee footy

I had the most intense stressful dreams last night a woman was holding my arm down SO tightly that I lunged to punch her with my other hand - but I actually did this in my sleep and socked DH in the chest!! he sat up like a rocket saying WTF ??!!! And I was so confused couldn't stop laughing and apologising when I realised what I had done. Progesterone in the LP really does the craziest things!

Hilarious Jem!!

That is hilarious jem!!

CD 20 - opk finally started to darken (not positive, but maybe tomorrow or the next day if I have my 'typical' slow rise!!!!!)!

Hurray!!! But wait, we got too tired for sex a few days ago so need to get back on the dtd wagon! Crap! So probably ov cd 22/23... rubbish!!

Hi All,

BFN yesterday and today (only 10dpo this morning though and i think I ovulated at night so probably only actually 10dpo tonight). Not feeling down at all, enjoying a glass of wine. I am not stopping drinking until a positive test as its how I relax after a long week, obviously not going mad though.

Lol Jem re your dream , i had a few vivid dreams last night, no punching DH though as he is in the spare room as he is recovering from a nose operation.

We have a hot tub and I have been sticking to temps of 38 and not staying in too long but I love a really hot bath. Its right though that the bath will cool down so i can stay in for ages but the hot tub stays pretty hot.

Lovely pic PS, i love seeing the grads photos.

Hope your back is ok.Foot. Good luck with your treatment Russ

KAte, I have a slow rise OPK pattern too, with a positive over two days. Get on it! (or should I say him!)

Kate perfect timing of you get busy tonight, tomorrow and Sunday?! You're on the home straight.
Jem how funny! I think your subconscious was looking for an excuse to give him a whack after being a douche bag during FW, lol!
Nim sorry for the BFN, but you don't need me to remind you you're still early. Good for you having a glass. My acupuncturist told me studies show women who drink a couple of glasses of wine a week had a better TTC success rate. Clearly the relaxation effect out-ways any negative effects of alcohol. I'm not a drinker anyway so not something that would work for me. If only chocolate helped!!
Footy how you feeling? Less moody now the weekend is here?! We are approaching FW! Did you speak to your acupuncturist about sticking a couple extra in for fertility??

Kate, you may have missed the surge? Do U get any cramps with ovulation?

Tee- hope AF on its way out. Mine has disappeared today so that's good. Having major ovary twinges this time on my left side Usually right for me. Quite noticeable. Clomid has kicked in big time. Think I'm going to ovulate early again. I think will be day 8 again. Although bit early to get the twinges now. Going to temp & opk for a few days.

Nim - how u doing?

Normally no cramps... opked yesterday and my surges in the past have meant at least 24 hours of pos opks. Yesterday it was totally blank. Don't think I've missed it as I've temped the last 4 days and no temp spike... I think it is just my stupid ridiculous irregular cycles...

Glad to hear she's on her way kate 👍🏼

Oooh nim your own hot tub! Nice. Hope your DH is recovering well

tee hahaha ! maybe yes

Great you don't have to wait long foot

Hi Jem,

My husband set up a new business and want making money for a while so when he did get some profit he bought a hot tub and it's brilliant! He's over six feet do doesn't really fit in the bath. I love having a soak too. It's a bit of a hassle with the chemicals and testing the water but I love having a soak.

Kaye one has a few false peaks too.

Did another ic this morning and thought I could see a line but it's not really showing on the second one. What do you guys think? Had a chemical last month so not getting my hopes up.

Get, I mean Kate, I have had a few false opk peaks too.

Nim I can see a faint line on the first - fingers crossed!

Weird abdominal pains in the night and lower back ache. Am staying at a friends though so could be the different bed.