Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Thread 7

[HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips]

We are a bunch of ladies who are either

• humping (TTC)
• by humping yet (waiting to TTC)
• humped (BFP)

And everything in between!

We've had 8 BFPs since January (and counting!) and we love a bit of lucky lube and a squinter on 9DPO - come and join the madness!

Thank you dancing I do have their number and one of her team (not sure if it's her) will come round to do my booking in on 22nd April. If I still feel this bad next week I'll call them, otherwise will mention it at the booking in. I just want to be happy and excited

Red I am so pleased that your cycles are becoming more regular x

Sorry to hear about the nausea Jupiter x

Sorry you're feeling so anxious grumpy I really hope it settles down soon... I'm sure once the first trimester is over and the physical symptoms calm down, you'll start to be able to enjoy the experience.

Nausea's crap Jupiter, take it easy and look after yourself x

Sorry that AF got you red!

Thanks Penguin & Otters, i'm actually on a humping break until May to try and work out my cycles as i had over 2 months with no period when i came off the pill in Dec! However, whilst my cycles seem similar now, i am still non-the wiser as to my symptoms for ovulation or impending AF haha

Grumpy I so hope you feel better soon, being anxious must be really stressful

Dancing* I normally have 3/4day AF so i guess so! It's just annoying that there is nothing, then BOOM full on! no warning spotting or cramping lol

Oh mummy sorry that you got a BFN, how disappointing. What cycle were you on? You never know full on AB might not show.

red it's reassuring that your cycle length has settled quickly post-pill.

I agree about the dates Jupiter, I don't know if they consider cycle length when estimating due dates. Hope the nausea doesn't get any worse for you. Just keep grazing and hopefully it won't get worse.

Hope you get on ok flying this weekend grumpy. My SIL and friend who both just had babies commented about how awful the first trimester was and then both felt totally back to their old selves for the second trimester, so hopefully the out of control feeling will subside for you in a few weeks and you can enjoy your pregnancy a bit more.

Currently on CD12 here. No OPKs, I never really get ovulation pains to help identify when ov is happening, however managed to DTD quietly whilst staying with relatives not the most romantic but needs must

Oh sorry red, I get a bit confused who's hump is on hold 🙈

Well done on the quiet humping jb! Fx this is your month!!

So I heard back from my consultant about my scan. The endometrium lining is quite thin apparently can happen with clomid and he thinks there's only 2 viable follicles. The others are too small. Feeling really deflated now and worrying about the thin lining! He did say about the risk of multiple births but we are going ahead anyway. I'm now worrying that even if by some miracle we manage it, I'm likely to mc if the lining is too thin

Well done on the quiet humping jb been there a few times and it's not easy!

red when are you actively humping?

Have a good Easter weekend everyone!

Otters sorry to hear that. Well surely if there end up being 2 fertilised eggs, more chance of one sticking? Fingers crossed your lining womans up for you. I'd also be going for it in your position.

JB well done on the stealth humping

Thanks everyone for chatting to me.. it makes the anxiety a bit more bearable. Im ok now but right up until mid afternoon I didn't feel great. I've only eaten crisps and polos all day! Not even really nauseous just can't face the idea of proper food. At this rate I'll be skinny with massive boobs by the end of the first trimester, winning lol. Already down 1kg.
Will try to get some apples in, they seem quite a safe option.

Jupiter how are you feeling? Hope the nausea isn't too bad.

Hb you are telling family at easter right? And buzz? Sorry if I remembered wrong.

DH is already in France (he left this afternoon) so I'm all alone till DD gets home tomorrow night. Going to yoga now although don't really feel like it might go late night shopping instead and then tomorrow I'll be doing housework and packing etc, although want to try and have a nice day to myself as well.

Hope everyone has a lovely long weekend x

grumpy I’m so sorry you’re feeling so rubbish. The anxiety is so understandable. The whole TTC journey and then the reality of it happening… coupled with all your work commitments. No wonder it’s feeling so overwhelming. I have panicky moments too but think it’s because I feel out of control and sometimes I want to just feel ‘normal’ and me again instead of feeling physically awful, checking my flipping knickers every time I go to the toilet, worrying about every twinge etc. It would definitely be worth talking to the midwife about it all. My nausea isn’t great to be honest, it’s a low level queasiness which comes in waves. I feel quite faint too but have naturally really low blood pressure anyway. I thought I’d be ecstatic for nine months when I got my BFP and although I am so happy and extremely grateful, its a hell of a ride isn’t it.

JB well done on the stealthy DTD-ing - good work!

otters don’t feel deflated, you still have two viable follicles! As for the thin lining is there any treatment for that? Or is it not necessarily an issue?

All of those in the first trimester struggling with Anxiety it will get better!... a couple of days ago the anxiety just went (trying to not worry about that lol)

Has anyone seen Buzz today i'm worried?

I was thinking about buzz too.. I think her scan is tomorrow though isn't it? Or have I got that wrong? So glad your anxiety is getting better confused x

Just checked back on thread and buzz's scan is tomorrow! Can't wait to hear about it lovely x

Good luck for your scan tomorrow buzz

Sorry all! Been reading all day but feeling so anxious and teary and generally shit today. I should be excited I know but just feel exhausted, luckily wfh today so spent most of the afternoon napping and just could barely move off the sofa. Popped to the shops to get some fabric for these lil cake toppers for my wedding and ended up crying in the Waitrose car park for ages! Was ridiculous!!

Thank you for caring ❤️❤️❤️ you're the best

Glad you're feeling better confused that's good to know! ❤️

Oh buzz, I'm so sorry you've had a rubbish day. You need a good long sleep my lovely. Not ridiculous, so understandable. I hope tomorrow helps pick things up a bit. x

Ok i'm claiming Baby Brain for that one!!... sorry for getting everyone stressed out 😳

Its really weird Jupiter its just kind of gone... ever since getting out and going to the baby fayre and stuff and obviously i'm not complaining but its a lovely feeling lol

What are your cake toppers like Buzz? This time last year i was getting all the stuff ready for my wedding... i wish i could do it all over again i loved it all so much! Lol

Also please don't feel silly!... remember what my posts were like at your stage! I thought i was slowely going insane ❤❤❤

That is so lovely confused, really pleased for you :) x

Aw sorry for everyone that's struggling today

Hope scan goes well buzz ❤️ Miss the days of wedding crafting!!

grumpy hope you can forget about work for a few days and get totally distracted by your french family! Is the anxiety about actually having a baby, or the uncertainty of the first trimester/work implications? Or just bloody everything? I find it disconcerting that you are pretty much left unchecked for three months?!

We are indeed telling the families this weekend... DH's mum and partner tomo eve (i made her a card to open) & my masses on Sunday! I could definitely go a bit longer, ie I'm not desperate to tell them (one sis knows already) but everyone will be there and I don't know when that will happen again next, & I won't get away with not drinking so won't even attempt it!

otters FX your lining won't be an issue... maybe there's a supplement to take that can counterbalance this?

red i don't get any pre AB symptoms either, on or off the pill. I was pretty regular so usually knew what day it was going to arrive but have never spotted in my life and no pre cramps/mood swings!

Glad you're feeling zen confused

Hope you survived the day jupiter Totally still knicker checking every loo visit! When will this end?!

DH out having a curry with the boys & I'm in bed with a hot water bottle!!! Living the life of a granny!

Hb I hope the family announcement goes perfectly - they will be so happy for you both :) Exciting times!! The knicker checking is a nightmare. I had a dream last night that I was bleeding (I usually have that dream just before AF) and then worked out that today would be my AF due date if I wasn't pregnant. Wonder if that had something to do with it. It's weird not having a periods isn't it! Enjoy your hot water bottle... I'm heading to bed to listen to an audiobook

Haha! Just as rock'n'roll in the Jupiter household then!! Hope your announcements go well (you're this weekend too?) any gimmicks or are you just coming out with it?!

Thank you for the continued welcomes. I am so grateful for having somewhere supportive again. Two years is a long time and we have been told there's potentially another 12-18mth wait for an appointment so we are hoping to fall before then. I really wish this month was our month. I think I might have ovulated today according to opk tests. I had some quite bad pain last night for a couple of hours though so I'm a bit worried it might be whatever is wrong with us! The tests below are so far this month and cd15 is tomorrow but I did an extra test for some reason!

Teddy those OPKs look promising! Did you DTD lots the last few days?

Buzz best of luck for the scan! Exciting.

Hb hope the announcement goes well. I'm feeling similarly that it will be hard to hide the not drinking (although perhaps not impossible). I've kind of decided to tell my mum when I see her on Monday (I think.. keep changing my mind!).

The anxiety isn't the idea of having an actual baby, or even birth, I'm not too worried about either. It's totally irrational but it's like when I feel unwell I imagine that there's no escape from that feeling, as it's the pregnancy that's causing it, so it makes me panic that there's nothing that I can do to feel better. And I don't even really have any real sickness yet so wtf? And the idea that something else is controlling my body. But the big work trip is scaring me a lot because I'm terrified of getting morning sickness on it and being in a strange country and panicking and not being able to do my job.

I went to yoga tonight and it helped a lot. We did a lot of physical "energy unblocking" poses. The teacher said we should dedicate our practice tonight to someone other than ourselves, so I chose my little bean. Maybe I can learn to trust it.

Sorry buzz and Jupiter that you are also feeling anxious, my only comfort really is thinking it must be temporary, and that I DONT have to deal with the whole pregnancy in one go why does my brain do this. Thanks for the reassurance confused and glad you are feeling good!

We did last night and the night before and then every other day before then starting cd6. I'm wondering if tonight is worth it or too late now. DH isn't too interested because of the length of time it's all taking.

Been out all night with DH and a friend. Quite nice to have normal conversations and not think about TTC for a change! Am exhausted now as its way past my bedtime!

Hope everyone is feeling better and generally looking forward to the weekend.

hb hope telling the family goes well. I'm not sure about supplements to help lining but will look into it

teddy the opks look promising. Hope you've caught the egg!

buzz good luck for your scan tomorrow. Do let us know how it goes.

Good night all x