Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE

[AlexiaB]

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.

We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area. We've ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar, and we don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX). We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face!

We have a new Grad's Thread. We recently lost a whole load of ttc veterans to the good side and we're absolutely desperate to join in the fun! May 2017 lead us all to upduffed heaven and the Grad's thread, amen.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly, don't convince yourself that you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount!

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share...

Aww no Flash I'm so sorry! That bitch always has to ruin everything

Skipper yep it was a FRER. Still time for a bfp yet! How are you?

Jam I want to see your BFP so much! Fx fx fx!

Bluebell keeping my everything crossed for you hun.

Oh Tonks that's so cruel, I'm so sorry! Hope it doesn't spoil your times away with DH

pyjamas you put me to shame. Go you!!!

Miranda yes that's positive, now go dtd! It may still get darker than the control line over the next day or so but mine never do.

LSFX Harriet, sounds promising!

Our lovely Mouse has had the worst news possible We love you Mouse and we're all here for you

Pug do you think O day could have been yesterday and ties in with the more defined rise today? If not the crosshairs look fine to me, you just had some higher temps than normal before O which makes it look a bit more unclear. If you trust your 1&2dpo temps, and they're in your usual post-O temp range, then I'd say the crosshairs are correct Also good news on the sore nips!

Hurrah for egg pug :)

Thanks for your cheers girls, it means a lot. I will try not to let you all down!

What's wrong with mouse ? I don't look at the grads thread. I am guessing mc but really really hoping not :(

Yes unfortunately Jam

Yeah I just popped on after Alexia's message Jam. Poor Mouse.

Oh no poor mouse 😞

Oh mouse, if you're still reading this thread then know that we're all thinking of you and are here for you if you need us.

How many weeks was Mouse? I hope she's okay

oh no :(

So sorry to hear that
Thinking of you mouse xx

Afternoon you lovely lot, just stopping by to say hello. I'm 9+6 today, the 18 days to my scan are ticking past at the slowest rate ever.

Mouse's sad news really rattled me today, I spent much of the morning feeling very tearful. It's a horrible mindfuck, trying for over a year to conceive (not that long, I know) and then spending 3 months freaking out on and off, knowing you have a 25% chance of mc. It's soul destroying. So chaps I just wanted to wish you all peace and mental clarity in this minefield. I'm mostly on the thread grads list now as I don't want to come here and whinge but know that you are all very much in my thoughts and I hope to see each and every one of you on the grads before (if) I pop. Xx

Hey lovelies. I'm ok. Thank you for your well wishes. I'll be back, but not until I can get my health under control.

It looks like the thyroid issue stopped my baby growing at around 6+3. I'm 9+3 today so obviously things were not right. My HCG is now dropping lower which matches what the scan showed this morning. Baby is still in the sac but there is no heartbeat anymore. We saw one originally a few weeks ago.

I'm heartbroken, but I'm coping ok, I grieved yesterday if I'm honest and today was just a confirmation. The HCG readings at A&E on tuesday were too low. I knew. Saturday I'm having another scan to medically confirm where we will discuss management options. I think I need to go for the operation as I think naturally will be too much.

So, save me a spot please, I'll be back, I don't know when, but I'm not giving up. Thank you for all your support. X

Mouse - I'm so sorry, words cannot help you in this time but I just want you to know we'll still be here when you've got through this. Stay strong, I'm sending you all my love xx

So so sorry Mouse 😔** thinking of you

Mouse I'm so sorry. Take all the time you need. The only thing I have found is that grieving for my first pregnancy does not stop because I'm trying for a new one, but when the time is right for you, it's ok to be excited about one thing while still feeling sad about the other.

FXSkip it's nice to hear from you and sorry you're feeling down today. Wishing you all the luck and hope for a healthy happy pregnancy/baby.

mouse there are no words, so sorry to hear your news we're here for you when you are up for coming back. Much love in the mean time x

Oh mouse I'm so so sorry. This is just so very sad. Thinking of you and hoping you get the time and space you need to grieve. We'll be here waiting when you're ready.

If you don't mind me asking, what was your thyroid issue? Was it you that was overactive? I have an under active thyroid and worry about it a lot. No need to answer any time soon.

So so sorry to hear this mouse. Thinking of you at this hard time

mouse honey there arent words. Lots of love xxx

oh sweetie I'm so, so sorry you must be heartbroken.
Do not ever get up - you will get there. Take all the time you need, join us when you feel ready and we will cheer you back onto your sticky BFP.

Good to see you fxkip and glad everything is going well. I can imagine how nerve-wracking it must be, and that the worry doesn't stop just because you've got a BFP. I can totally see how it must get worse, if anything. I'm already a little bit terrified of miscarriage and I've never conceived! We just all want this so so much. I am keeping everything crossed for you. Please let us know how the scan goes.

Hi all can I join?
32
Cycle 3 after 3rd mc
Cd 7

We're now having fertility treatment. I've found out I have an under active thyroid and VERY high NK Cells so I'm now under treatment to control both and hoping to conceive this month. I've just been told I'm away with work most of next week though so that's rather screwed it up. Hopefully I'll ovulate later in the week so I won't miss it.
This is a total emotional rollercoaster isn't it? My very close friend is about to pop out her first and another friend is throwing a big baby shower. I really don't think I want to go but organiser friend is putting a lot of pressure on me to be there. 'Think about Laura, you might regret not being part of such a lovely day etc etc... She knows I've lost three in a row as well.
I feel like a miserable cow but i know I'll cry if I go and feel like shit. Oh the joys!
Anyway, thanks for letting me rant. Good luck to all of you ladies - we will get there!!! XxX

Oh mouse, I'm so sorry to read your news. My thoughts are with you and your DH

So very sorry mouse we're all here for you xx

I've been away just a few days but 11 pages of catch up!
Everything crossed for you jam

My stats:
Age 33
Cycle 12
Cd 7
Never had so much of a sniff of a symptom or bfp

After a horrible Dec and Jan I'm now trying to force perspective and pma on myself. DH now dosed up on all sorts to help his adequate but not amazing sperm count and so I think the fact that is going to take 3 months to take effect is helping me mentally prepare for the next few AFs.

Cuddled a colleagues baby in work today and didn't cry... result!

jam your PMA is amazeballs! Loving it!

missy I would spend day saying "rodger, rodger" like in Star Wars!

Frickin hell harriet they are taking the piss!

Sorry tonks

harriet step away from Google!!!

sk1pper bloody hope it is not AF on its way!