TTC #2 (December BFPs)

[LopeyLopez]

For all those trying to conceive number two, and hoping for a festive bfp! Hop over from the previous November thread, or hop on if you're new. All welcome!

My stats:

Age 37
DS 2
Cycle #10
TTC #2 for 10 months; no contraception and NTNP since DS was born in Sept 2015! 😮

Thank you @MynameisJune, sounds promising.

It’s still thick and stringy this morning but more white in colour.

Kit mine is the same but often is so not a sign for me, but would say anything different is positive!

Had so much to drink last night and now regretting it massively. Not only for the huge hangover but because I know if we don’t conceive this month i’ll blame it on the drinking.

@paranormal - yeah I know what you mean about the age thing, doesn't feel old and certainly isn't but we've crossed a line in the sand and I don't like being on this side!

Can't really comment on CM - i was tracking it for a while but it only tells me my fertile period, pre-af it is always different and I don't recall having anything different/significant before getting my BFP last time. I was also tracking cervical position but again, it's all over the place and I read it's not really a good signifier.

@mynameisJune sorry you're feeling down about drinking. I've also been having a bit too much wine recently, and should probably chill out in case. My take is that there's nothing I can do about it now though, so maybe just try to stay hydrated, keep taking the vitamins and see what happens.

How’s everyone getting on?

Period due on Sunday. Breasts so tender (same as most months)- usually don’t hurt when pregnant oddly so think I’m out for sure! Plenty drinking for Xmas at least.

@Paranormalbouquet sore boobs here too, which was the only sign I was pg with my last two bfp's but since mc I now get sore boobs from 2 days after fw until af.

Just catching up post AF hibernation. Sounds like there's some positive noises afoot! Keep it up ladies, wanting to see some December BFPs!!!

RhiBee I alway got sore boobs pre period but since DD has come along they start straight after ovulation. The month I conceived DD and the month I had an early loss I had no breast pain/tenderness. This month have loads and am feeling ratty so just waiting for cycle 7 to start now.

I’m 6dpo here, no really symptoms to speak of. Although I didn’t with DD or the MC in October really so who knows.

I was really positive this month, we dtd 7 times just before and during the FW so was really thinking we had a chance but not feeling as positive now. Will be due to test Christmas Eve/Christmas Day so that I can drink my sorrows away. I have a pretty bottle of prosecco waiting and a very large bottle of gin I won.

6 dpo here too. Don’t feel any different so already feeling negative. Boobs are always tender around ovulation, tailed off pretty much now, keep feeling twingy in my uterus area but that’s about it. Will be testing Christmas Day.

@Kit1411 I can't decide if I'm going to POAS Christmas Day, would be fab if bfp and if not it means as much Prosecco and Brie as I can fit it but worried I'll be upset if it's a bfn and ruin the day.

I’m either testing Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. I’ll be even more grumpy if I don’t test, don’t drink and then af arrives Boxing Day!

I don’t think I’ll test this month. Due Xmas eve and all the indications are that will come so don’t want to depress myself seeing bfn!

I don’t normally test but we usually start start Christmas morning with mimosa’s it carries on from there until the end of Boxing Day. Seeing a bfn will be hard but getting af on Boxing Day or later and not drinking on Christmas Day just make this whole thing seem worse.

Yes that’s true- I’m due pre Xmas at least!

@Rhi I’m worried of that too, don’t want a BFN to ruin the day...I do love Brie though.

Anyone been having very very minor dull achy/crampy feelings? I’ve been having them.

Been having twinges and bubbly sensations, probs all in my head as only 6dpo! Still undecided on the test day, ovulation was 4 days early but Ovia still has af due on 30th Dec which will be 18dpo cd31, I think af will most likely show before then.

@kit I always get cramps in the tww so never think anything of it anymore. Hopefully it’s better symptom for you!

Dropping in to say hello! 10dpo at this end and I’m 99% sure I’m out (again).... In the three times I was pregnant, I was already peeing like a race horse at this stage, and I’m not... Groan...

I have very mixed emotions about it. This month would have been terrible for a BFP for all manner of reasons (I would have missed out on SMP by a week) and I would in all likelihood have ended up with a late August baby (DS was three weeks early and I have a very good chance of needing to be induced early again so an early September due date would pretty much guarantee an August birth). On the other hand, I’m absolutely dreading starting another year still ttc.

I feel we’re hurtling head first into IVF which will be brilliant if it works but I’m gutted it might come to that and dreading the horrific rollercoaster it will no doubt entail.

DH isn’t helping matters. The only identifiable cause of our secondary infertility is the quality of his sperm, which can be helped with diet. He did an amazing job of cutting down the caffeine and alcohol for a couple of months, but now that it’s December his alcohol consumption has shot right up. Admittedly it’s not ridiculous but it’s at least double the 10 units a week recommended by our clinic...

And for the first time in my life my BMI has tipped into the fat zone.... I’ve found that 15 cycles of hope followed by crushing despair have wreaked havoc on my waistline.

I’m determined to diet for the first time in my life and find an exercise regime that works... At this rate I feel I’m going to need all the endorphins I can find to get me through 2018,

Ok so I’m sat at my desk...not doing a lot as winding down for Xmas, and I had a pain on my left uterus area then totally made me stop and go ow inside. Only for about 5 seconds...first thought implantation as i’m 7 dpo....eek I really hope so!

@cariad so sorry you’re feeling like you’re out already this cycle, symptoms may not necessarily be the same for every pregnancy so there is still hope.

Must be so frustrating that DH is drinking more than recommended and I know it’s not the best thing for him to do but you’ve both had a shit year on the TTC front. And he may just need this time to let off some steam and get ready for more TTC next year.

I’ve also decided to rein in my eating next year and carry on going to the gym. This is whether I’m pregnant or not this month. I’ve completely not had the head space for self care in this way this year but some things have to change and this is one of them.

@kit I had a similar pain last night in bed at 7dpo and lots of cramps today. I’m not getting my hopes up though as I think these are normal symptoms for me now in the tww.

Oh Cariad you’ve given me hope now- been peeing non-stop today! I’m properly fat at the moment- months of stress (not just on the ttc count; there’s been family stress, stress re cervix issues, work stress) have led to me comfort eating and I need to knock it on the head.

Had yet another ultrasound of my cervix today, in preparation for my consultation re surgery next month. Asked them to look at uterine lining as well into luteal phase- it’s just under the normal range. Could be normal for me or indicative of a problem. Looks like I ovulated from both sides though so nice to know my symptoms are accurate!

Cervix looks super short- was hoping would be longer given progesterone stimulation- but still only 14-15mm and scarred looking. Risk of miscarriage/preterm labour estimated at 30-40% if I do get pregnant so will be no end to the worrying I think.

Syd has there been progress on the faint lines?