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!

Thanks seven! Except I'm 31 now 😭

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I'll post a pic of the babygros later. They are so cute!

I have got my booking in appointment tomorrow at 10:30am at my house (with the home birth midwives!). I am very excited. DD is going to be there but DH won't be unfortunately. Yes I'm still feeling good, boobs a bit more sore again this morning but got more energy and still no sickness. Looking forward to some California sunshine next week! 👙

Tigger very happy for you that ovulation has restarted on schedule.

Buzz does the 8+5 make sense given late ovulation? Seems a big difference from 10wks.

Jupiter good luck with your booking in on Monday!

jupiter they ask you whether you'd like the routine screening blood tests:

screening for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B
blood group
rhesus disease
anaemia
diabetes

They also need a wee in a pot! (I already had a pot because i booked the appointment in person so they gave me a pot) so if you haven't got one make sure you'll be able to provide one!

They do weigh you and do BMI, but im sure you're not high risk unless you're >35, I'm sure you said you're lower than this?

Morning all! Thanks for the updated list seven!

Sorry that ovulation pains are uncomfortable for you both dancing and tigger. Good that things are getting back to normal though!

I'm still very jealous of your trip to California grumpy, even if it is mainly for work! You'll have an amazing time. So exciting about the booking in appt tomorrow!

Hey everyone!
seven and orange your BFPs are due on my birthday so hoping that's a good vibe for you both!!!
dancing and tigger sorry the iv pains are so uncomfortable, not fair giving all you have been through, hope they pass quickly x
grumpy how exciting for your booking in tomorrow!!
hb taking iron with orange juice helps absorption apply, something to do with vitamin C, and floradix liquid iron is gentler on the system than the tablets, also prepare for black poop 💩 there really is nothing glamorous about this is there? Kiwis and pears are also good to keep things moving and milled linseed or flaxseed even stirred into yoghurt also helps avoiding the dreaded constipation! Unfortunately I'm an expert on this subject!
jupiter glad you're feeling less nauseous!
I'm 11 weeks tomorrow, just over a week until 12week scan and I can finally let the cat out of the bag! I'm not so sick anymore thankfully, but exhausted and cold and from hearing everyone else it's probably iron so might get on some! I have this weird physical exhaustion, like my bones and muscles feel tired as opposed to just me feeling regular tired if that makes sense!

Thanks Hb, that's really helpful. My BMI is 31ish so wouldn't be high risk but also hope they don't go on about it. I am 6ft though and although I definitely need to lose weight I'm a size 16 and fairly healthy (carry all my weight on bum and thighs) Haven't put on any weight since I got pregnant so that's good :) Am sure will be okay.

MrsC so glad you're feeling a bit better and so close to your scan! Exciting! Might start increasing my dietary iron too..

Oh that's exciting MrsC let's hope seven and I get good news on your birthday!

jupiter yes I did pick up some supplements for DH for this month. He was less than thrilled about this - not sure if he thinks it won't make a difference or if he thinks I am questioning his virility! We were doing EOD last month so not sure whether to try an up it a bit this time.

I'm so jealous of your trip to the sun grumpy - can't believe how much I am missing traveling - it wore me down when I was doing it all the time but now I really miss it. No helping me, haha.

Ah glad the worst of the nausea has passed MrsC thanks for the useful tips! I knew about the vitC aiding absorpsion so have a big carton of OJ in my shopping bag, along with kiwis & pears on your rec!! You gals are the best! DH is doing some sort of diet plan at the mo and has big bags of flaxseed etc which i was totallly declining to get involved in, but sounds like i might have to!

jupiter i was also chuffed at the appointment cos I haven't put any weight on either!! I'm sure I'll have exchanged some muscle for fat cos I've barely exercised but small victories eh!

orange you could always up things to every day around Ov, even if it's 3days in a row. I feel like it's your month!

Thanks seven
Just to update, as you're updating, I'm pretty sure I have ovulated but we avoided dtd. I was really torn as feel so ready to try again but I know if anything happened again, I would always wonder if it was because of not waiting for af as dr advised. And blame myself. I know some people do and have success stories but just makrs me so nervous.
Going to try again once af does show her face. Should only be another week and a half or so hopefully.
I'd better order some cbfm sticks :)

orange I think my DH felt the same way, but convinced him they were good for his overall health… I agree with hb that maybe you could go mainly EOD but then everyday for three days around ovulation. This is definitely going to be your month!

Para It sounds like that was exactly the right decision for you. If you’re going to feel more relaxed and able to enjoy it next month then good plan. Hope you’re okay x

Apparently our baby is the size of a 'canapé' according to ovia! How bizarre but does make me fancy some smoked salmon.

Thanks for the updated list seven weekend is almost here. How's everyone doing ?
orange keep up the humping. EOD then ED around ovulation sounds spot on. We were supposed to EOD this cycle but as we've had Easter off plus a few days it's been ED as it's fertile week so hope we've not overdone it!
I've asked about the blood tests and told Day 21 and day 28. Unfortunately day 28 is bank holiday Monday and we are going away that week so I'm going to book a blood test for day 25 on Friday and hope for the best.

para hope AF shows up soon so you can get started again. I think you're right about thinking what ifs if something happened now and hopefully it won't be too long to wait.

Hope all the humped ladies are feeling good and symptom free. Exciting hearing about booking in appointments and scans.

Have a good evening all

jupiter don't worry about your weight! Mines 28 and the midwife said absolutely fine. 31s not that far off.

grumpy can't wait to see baby gros! Yeah it does and when I put in a EDD calculator the date I think we conceived it comes up with 26th Nov which is same as revised scan date so we shall see if Keith has grown much in these 3 weeks! Very excited for your booking in!! Let us know how it goes? Are you doing a mad clean like I did?

mrs 11 weeks that so exciting!! Ditto on the exhaustion I felt like I physically wouldn't get home today! Going to for sure get some iron!

para totally understand, you'll know when it feels right ❤️

Thanks for the list Seven

Hope AB isn't too far off Para so you can get humping!

Any sign of Ov yet Otters ?

Got my scan letter today! We'll get the meet the babe on May 22nd! Impressed with the efficiency so far!

Buzz omg yes I will be mad cleaning from about 6am tomorrow!

Hb my scan is on 26 May so not too long after you!

Just been for work drinks so I had to have 1 glass of wine so as not to be obvious, should be ok I think but still feel a bit guilty!

Evening ladies. Just catching up on everyone's posts, it may take a while as your a chatty bunch 😂.

So trampolining is bloody hard work! I don't think I bounced my egg out its follicle though as my OPK is even stronger today than yesterday. Will just have to bounce on DH tonight instead of a trampoline 😂.

Oh and confused Your scan picture is amazing - so glad everything went well.

Welcome charyl, sorry about mc. Fx for this cycle x

Petit bateau babygros as promised ♥️

Wine didn't agree with me at at all, feel quite sick! Resting at home in bed now, will have to think of an excuse next time!

Ohhhh my god! Just had a chat with DP, he wants to bring ttc forward! BFP due 14th June! Eeeeeek! We're going to jump on it (as they say!) When I get back from my hen do next month! Ahhhh

The babygros are cute grumpy

Eek exciting wiggley, not long to wait at all now!!!

Ahhh that's so exciting wiggley!!

Those babygros are so cute grumpy! Sorry that the wine is making you feel yucky.

Jb get humping, shake that egg loose!!

It's the weekend, yay!

Oh wow wiggley !! That's so exciting!!

Gorgeous babygrows grumpy your DH has good taste!

Have a good bouce JB

Thanks for sharing my excitement countdown is on!

ooooh wiggley thats so exciting!! what changed your mind?

Lol @ trampolining JB

Had lovely steak for tea and having a glass of wine tonight (only 1 tho cos I only bought a tiny bottle) savouring every drop! Need to dtd but DH more interested in his PC :(

It wasn't me, I was always a broody mess and would have ttc ASAP. I just needed his ok because we had agreed August.
We started talking about how we would tell people then he said: "im too excited! Let's start now!" 😍

Ooooh steak sounds great Seven! We're having Thai curry now! Is DP a gamer!

Yay this is brilliant news! Yes DH loves his gaming :D

So many do love gaming! You're going to have to try harder to get his attention!