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P to the M to the A! Thread #6, here we go!

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ArchiesMamaBird · 15/05/2017 19:55

So in the absence of our lovely founder Hippy, I've set up thread #6 to help us keep up the motivation and PMA.

Congratulations to all our grads, the rest of us may be slacking behind but we'll be there soon!

#bellasgirlgangforever

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AmandaP86x · 07/06/2017 17:22

@Flashinthepan I done a test 11 dpo and got a negative then 5 days later got my BFP xxx

MissMagpie · 07/06/2017 18:10

Happy holidays Hippy.
Enjoy and relax.

Oh no Flash. Confusing. FX for you.

Flashinthepan · 07/06/2017 19:32

That does give me hope Amanda!

Keep at it cakes you're doing well! I definitely thought I was out at 7 dpo and then suddenly my usual spotting stopped and that's the main thing that has made me think I might be in with a chance, as everything else I can put down to usual progesterone related symptoms.

Flashinthepan · 07/06/2017 19:33

Thanks magpie. Friday seems a long way away!

MissMagpie · 07/06/2017 20:41

My update is that the blood test I had on Monday showed negligent hcg levels so I have fully miscarried already. It means that when I took the test on Saturday I was probably already starting to lose it. I did think that it should probably say 2-3 weeks instead of 1-2 but never thought anything of it. Now it makes sense.

Bleeding is slowing so hopefully I will be back on track soon.

I also had a meltdown yday when DH announced a couple we know are expecting again. I don't know why he had to tell me! I explained how I felt after and think he will learn his lesson!

Flashinthepan · 07/06/2017 20:48

Oh magpie. Sorry for both of those things although in a brutal way, that the miscarriage is complete means hopefully the physical aspect won't be complicated for you. Wine for you.

CakesALot · 08/06/2017 07:28

Aww @MissMagpie you're doing incredibly well staying so upbeat, you're totally entitled to a meltdown. Seems like your fertility is really high at the moment so this next one has to stick. Lots of good wishes coming your way xx

ArchiesMamaBird · 08/06/2017 08:41

Oh Magpie, you inspire me with your upbeat attitude. This cycle will be the lucky one, third time lucky Smile

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Moo31 · 08/06/2017 22:10

Magpie I'm so sorry Flowers xo

MissMagpie · 09/06/2017 14:26

So I just found out I am not out of a job so that's a massive PMA boost.
And I have stopped bleeding. Yay!

How is everyone else getting on?

CakesALot · 09/06/2017 15:09

Woo! Congrats @MissMagpie! What a relief!

All ok here. That chilled vibe I was feeling is starting to ebb away now I'm 10 dpo. I've had a good run!

ArchiesMamaBird · 09/06/2017 18:42

Magpie that's fab news! Things can only get better 😊

Cakes I know that feeling well! I think I'll always get like that at 10dpo, even on the cycle that I get my BFP. I'll be one of those people in denial and doing 47293749 tests 🙈

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CakesALot · 09/06/2017 19:22

Just purchased a stash of frer on amazon. They'll arrive tomorrow 🙈

MissMagpie · 09/06/2017 21:23

FX cakes. Rooting for you!

ArchiesMamaBird · 10/06/2017 08:27

Come on Cakes, you've got this. Got everything crossed for you!

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Hippychic18 · 10/06/2017 18:35

Good luck cakes xxx got it all crossed for ya chic xxx

MissMagpie · 12/06/2017 12:38

Anyone got anything to report?
Hope you enjoyed your weekends!

Willow611 · 12/06/2017 13:05

Hi girls,

I'm so sorry I've been so silent, I am awful at keeping up with emails and messages. But just been having a catch up and Magpie I was so sorry to hear your news and like the others have said, massive kudos to you for picking yourself up like you have done. I had an MMC last year and found it so tough, but like you say, it's just a case of hanging on till the right sperm meets the right egg, I think that sums it up perfectly.

Chips I'm sorry AF came, and if I ever figure out how to stop myself symptom spotting like a crazy woman I promise I will let you know, but have a feeling that will never happen! It's impossible when you're so attuned to your body. Having taken things hard last cycle I've been wondering what I can do at the end of this one to avoid getting my hopes up so much and analysing every last tweak and twinge, I think my only conclusion is that I need to try and be as busy as humanly possible so it flies by fast.

I'm not tracking OV but we're roughly around the time at the moment so DTD in full swing. I think this is the part of the cycle when I feel most relaxed and positive, as D-Day is still way off and everything feels easier to put to the back of my mind.

In other news, my hubby came home the other night all fired up about an article he'd found on IVF funding (like, 'baby or your money back' schemes). Anyway it's got me thinking, coz I had pretty much convinced myself I wouldn't want to go for IVF, and had always thought he felt that way too, but now he's saying maybe we should do it if things don't go our way in the next few months. It's really thrown me! We ended up having a big row about it because he said he couldn't understand why I was being so negative about the possibility but I think it was just a bit of a shock to entertain the thought of really doing it.... I never thought that would be me if you know what I mean. Guess I just need to do some reading up and find out more about it.

Anyway, hope everyone's doing ok and look forward to hearing more news soon xxxx

Flashinthepan · 12/06/2017 13:22

Happy Monday ladies.

Sorry you had a row with your DH Willow but hopefully it can lead to some useful discussion about how much you're willing to pursure.

Not sure if this applies to anyone here, but my bro and SIL are TTC, he is 35 she is 40, and he has asked if I can recommend any good fertility books for healthy diet etc. Just wondering if anyone had any good recommendation, or anything for trying when age is more of a factor?

AF drawing to a close here, so going to get straight on it as soon as it ends as OVd so early last cycle and don't want to miss it!

ArchiesMamaBird · 12/06/2017 16:05

Hi Ladies!

Gosh we've been quiet this weekend haven't we! It was our 1 year anniversary yesterday, and me, DH & DS had a lovely weekend just the 3 of us. I'm so relaxed at the moment, I've not even entertained the idea of OPK's/BBT and we're just DTD as and when we want to. I don't know what it is, maybe because it's cycle 12 and I'm sick of the heartbreak every time AF comes around? Anyway, I'm just taking a step back and going with the 'it will happen when it's meant to happen' mantra. Let's see how long I last before I'm symptom spotting again Grin

Willow sorry that you had an argument with DH, and I can completely see where you're coming from. I'd have been a bit upset too!

Flash that's fab that AF is on her way out and that you're feeling psyched up ready to start again. I've bought a book recently called 'Fertile' by Emma Cannon. It had amazing reviews on Amazon and I've only just started it but I think it's going to be a proper lifestyle manual as well as a fertility book. I don't know much about ttc when you're slightly older, but I can definitely recommend all of her books Smile

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MissMagpie · 12/06/2017 16:31

I have recently bought Fertile too and really like it. It's about changing your outlook on fertility and life generally so it doesn't stress you out like some of them. And it's full of nice photos and recipes.

CakesALot · 12/06/2017 19:46

Hi ladies!! How we doing?

@Willow611 totally see where you're coming from with being upset,it's all such a delicate issue and I do think men and women come at it from different angles. I hope you've made up and managed to talk things through?

@ArchiesMamaBird high five to chilling out!! Totally what I did this cycle and I'm sat here now,2 days away from BFP due date and feeling a lot less anxious than I did last month. Feeling all the usual 'af is coming' symptoms but I'm feeling ok. Sort of indifferent really. Obviously I'll be gutted if af comes but I think I'll continue with this chilled approach for a while yet

ArchiesMamaBird · 12/06/2017 21:31

Cakes I have everything crossed for you Smile I definitely remember feeling as though AF was about to arrive just before my BFP with DS, and I'm sure some of the other girls did too. So hopefully that's what's happening for you. And I think this relaxed approach is definitely the way forward!!

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CakesALot · 12/06/2017 22:07

Thanks @ArchiesMamaBird 😘

ArchiesMamaBird · 12/06/2017 22:52

Ooh and DH got his sperm analysis results today and they came back fine 👍🏼 the only thing they did say was that his regeneration levels (might not be called this, DH was relaying the info to me) was slightly low although still in the normal range. And he told the GP that we last DTD 36 hours before his test, so the GP just reiterated that we should leave at least a day between DTD and not do it everyday so that his sperm has chance to regenerate. So no SMEP for us Grin

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