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Getting Ready for Baby Challenge-Pt3

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confusedat23 · 05/02/2017 07:49

New thread for all of us crazy TTC ladies!!

We are currently averaging a BFP a month so keep it up girls!

Also shout out to Parsnip Our CrayCray ringleader!

Stats as of today are:
*Seven - Age 28 - TTC #1 - Cycle 4 - BFP due: 11th Feb
I would like to get fitter and ideally loose a stone

Confusedat23 - Age: 23 - TTC # 1 - Cycle 1 officially following a CP of a magical Pre-Cum baby! - BFP Due: 18th Feb (Late Ov)

HeyJupiter - TTC #1 - Cycle 2 - BFP due: 18/19th Feb

Tigger83 - TTC #1 - Cycle 2 - BFP due: 23rd Feb

Mummyme87 - TTC #2 - Cycle 3 - BFP due: 23rd Feb
Aiming to lose 4stone in total, ideally 1stone over next 6weeks

Oysterbabe - TTC #2, 13 month old DD - Cycle 1 - CD 2 (post pill)
Weight lost: 8lbs since 3rd Jan

MrsC2017 - TTC #2 - Cycle 2 - BFP due: 2nd March

Orangefolly - Cycle 1 - BFP due: next month - but not not trying smile

Wiggleyfingers - Age 26 - TTC # 1 BFP due: May - Preparing/Wedding planning in the mean time
Weight loss so far: 4lbs Weight loss to go: 14lbs

Buzzmoon - Age 24 - TTC #1 from May (wedding in July)
Weight loss: 24lbs since September - 14lbs to go

TheGrumpySquirrel - Age 30 - TTC #2 (Mr Squirrel's #1!) - Cycle …
Weight loss: 2kg since Christmas, another 2kg to goal weight (about 5lbs)

HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips - Age 31 - TTC #1 - Cycle 1 post implant - BFP due: May/June
Weight loss so far - 8 lbs Weight loss to go - 30 lbs(ish)

RedPony1

HbH04 - awaiting Zika test 22nd Feb

BFP’s
DancingUnicorn - EDD: 11th Oct
Holly*

Our previous threads were:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2807424-getting-ready-for-baby-challenge?pg=1&order=

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2829491-Getting-Ready-for-Baby-Challenge-Pt-2?pg=1&order=

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TheGrumpySquirrel · 12/02/2017 17:08

Mummy we are also looking for a new car. Ours is falling apart. A Land Rover would be great but so expensive even used. We are looking at the Suzuki mini jeep thing. It's cute but I'm not sure!

TheGrumpySquirrel · 12/02/2017 17:08

Another option is alfa Romeo 159.. used ones aren't too bad

MrsC2017 · 12/02/2017 17:16

mummy love looking at new cars! I have a qashqai, I need to upgrade it but will just get the same again I think!! I would love an xtrail but don't have the money for it!
grumpy I am cd 9!

Mummyme87 · 12/02/2017 17:43

We will be buying a new car with hire purchase, couldn't really afford to do it any other way. OH is too laid back though... we need to get our current car MOT and service done in march then can go for it. Last time I was due end of June with DS and every weekend for 3 months I was trying to drag OH out to find a new car.. he was like, oh we can do it when the baby comes 🤔🙄 yeah right. We went out and bought new car when I was 40+weeks 😂

Mummyme87 · 12/02/2017 18:27

So far too early for symptom spotting but 2DPO today I have lower back ache and aching in my groins 🙈

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confusedat23 · 12/02/2017 20:49

Mummy its funny you mention that! I also get groin ache after ov!... i also get it during AF so not DTD related loool

Ive got my new car already =(... i want a ford Kuga though!... although i will have enough room for 1 new addition not sure if we have twins though! Lol

I'm so over emptional this evening... my sister refused to take the bin out and my reaction was that of a young teenage girl Blush i then cried for half an hour afterwards... fml lol

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TheGrumpySquirrel · 12/02/2017 20:51

DH is a bit down so no DTD for me tonight I think.. damn! However OPK tonight still negative so we have time... I'll jump on him in the morning.. CD14 tomorrow

I'm feeling on top of the world! Hope everyone's had a nice Sunday xx

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confusedat23 · 12/02/2017 22:03

Oh no Grumpy i hope DH is ok!

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confusedat23 · 12/02/2017 22:09

Girls... my boobs are like torture atm 😞... i dont want to moan imcase im growing a baby but im scared imcase im not and this is going to become normal! Its torture laying in bed!

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buzzmoon · 12/02/2017 22:35

Hi girlies! Sorry been quiet all day!
confused you're having a lot of symptoms! Exciting! How many dpo are you? Sorry that they are so sore- it could be baby so it'll be worth it!

Glad to hear that you're starting TTC mrs I'm sure work will figure itself out :)

Had future SIL over today with her lo's - went to shops at her car seat fit perfectly in my car so worried about isofix etc are put at ease! Although I'm in desperate need of a new car, don't think we could afford it. And talk of extensions too... always thought we'd wait like 5 years but now I'm thinking it would be lovely to have it before we had kids so it would be ready for them. But although we could afford it now mortgage wise, I'm worried about mat leave and extra costs of babies!

Hope everyone had lovely weekends, ready for another week!

MrsC2017 · 12/02/2017 22:39

confused about a year ago I got horrendous boob pain before AF for about 6 cycles for some random reason and I actually couldn't wear a bra with the pain so I totally understand the torture, it really is hell, doc told me high progesterone causes boob pain so hopefully thats coz there is a baby in there!
grumpy hope your DH is OK and good luck tomorrow!

HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 13/02/2017 06:07

Ouch sounds like some of the tww symptoms are not fun! Hope you all feel better!

Weigh in this morning and officially back to pre-holiday weight so I'm chuffed with that. Will be strict with myself for rest of feb and see how I get on.

I'm going to do 100 happy days to channel some positivity - just doing it on a private board on Pinterest so just for me really - my 100 days takes me to 22 may (around when we start TTC) so a good way to pass the time!

Wiggleyfingers · 13/02/2017 06:20

Parsnips that's such a great idea! I want start too. Are you just pinning things that make you happy like pretty scenery, chocolate cake etc? Or is there more of a theme?

buzzmoon · 13/02/2017 07:15

Parsnips, well done on getting back to your pre holiday weight! That's impressive!

100 happy days sounds like such a good idea! Is there a theme or just anything that makes you happy? Such a good idea and perfect timing for me too for TTC countdown! You've sold me! :)

buzzmoon · 13/02/2017 07:22

Omg Ovia has just told me about a baby-makation. What a bloody fantastic idea! So holiday every month for like 6 months? 🤞🏼I'm sure I can get that much time off work!

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/02/2017 07:30

Thanks ladies DH is ok but just hates his job! If he wasn't so disorganised he'd probably love to be a SAHD... we will see what happens after mat leave.

I think we need a baby-makation buzz DH is feeling the pressure! Did manage to perform this morning but felt a bit too much like a chore Hmm

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/02/2017 07:31

Oh and CD14 here.. Ovia says it's the first day of my fertile window.

Tigger83 · 13/02/2017 07:37

Had a lovely few days in Stockholm now off to the northern lights! Can't wait. Will check back in when I'm home but just wanted to say hi!

buzzmoon · 13/02/2017 07:49

grumpy my DP hates his job, has about 50 applications in for other stuff but just doesn't seem to be getting anywhere :( it's so rubbish, he does such long days and comes home in a bad mood most of the time. I loved Christmas cause we had a week off completely forgot about work and it was amazing, weekends are lovely too to be fair but weeknights are just a write off if i expect to get any decent conversation 😂 he does really try but I can totally get where he's coming from. So if your DH is in anyway the same, i totally feel your pain!

HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 13/02/2017 08:08

Ha I saw the baby makation recommendation too - so funny!

I am posting my own photos of things that make me happy but I'm sure you could do pins of things also. So day one was my calendar for first day back at work after a lovely hol (things to look forward to on calendar) and today (day 2) was a pic of a blanket I'm working on (finished first stripe).

I'm quite a visual person so thought it would be nice to be able to look back at all the positive things while waiting! It also times in with my weight loss target date so will keep me on track!

HbH04 · 13/02/2017 08:18

SUCH a good idea parsnips !

Especially as you've got TTC/skinny at the end as a reward!

I need happy right now.... Caught a hideous cold, yesterday it didn't really matter as I had a duvet day but have got to cope in the real world today!

HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 13/02/2017 08:36

So that's my board so far and yes skinniness and baby making waits at the end! We can post our pics here too 😀

Something to break up the stress and worry!

Getting Ready for Baby Challenge-Pt3
HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 13/02/2017 08:39

Have the best time tigger - take lots of photos! ✨✨

HeyJupiter · 13/02/2017 09:06

Parsnips that's a lovely idea!! And well done on getting back to pre-holiday weight.

confused I know it must be painful but such a good indicator that your progesterone is still nice and high (and hopefully nurturing a little baby!)

Unfortunately this end boobs no longer hurting and having headaches (normally get this when oestrogen starts dropping before AF) so not feeling overly confident. It's okay, we shall see. Only 9DPO so am still hoping implantation due to happen..

HeyJupiter · 13/02/2017 09:07

Have an amazing magical time Tigger!!