TTC After Pregnancy Loss Thread 22.

[HidCat]

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A thread for all those who have suffered the loss of a much wanted baby. Affectionately know as the penguin huddle.

We'll start with a roll call as there have been so many new members lately and so many success stories that I think we've all lost track.

HidCat
Age 35
TTC #2
DS 5
MC at 11wks in January
Cycle 3 post MC, trying since August 2017

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@boboelephant fingers crossed for us for next fw !, Glad you went out and enjoyed yourself sometimes just need to let your hair down I had a few gins also !
@lilmum our bobies like to trick us I think !
Fingers crossed there will be some bfp this month !!

Aw @boboelephant I keep checking back on this thread to see how you’re all doing and I’m so gutted for you! I still have everything crossed for you! I actually had a think about it, because I know you tried everything this month, but why don’t you try JKS every other day? I only say this because I have heard that dtd everyday for some couples isn’t a good idea as it can almost dilute the sperm as it doesn’t have enough time to replenish. Sorry don’t mean to be prying, your DH may be totally a.ok in that department but I just had a thought seem that you have tried other ways. But most importantly just keep doing what you guys are most comfortable with and try and keep positive 💪 you can do it!!

@Lilimum4 fingers crossed for you this month. You seem like you're really prepared! I also used the fertility gel this month - from Boots - but it's a bit of a passion killer , although we did have a laugh inserting it and the tube made a funny 'fanny farty' noise!!
I tracked my bbt but not sure how successful that was as I've not been sleeping well, wake up loads of times during night and so by the time I took my temp I hadn't slept for many hours. I tracked my temp with DD years ago but I don't remember being so specific with time and it worked!?!? Good luck and happy baby dancing 🕺 💃
@KnitKitty I'm 7DPO so I may be tempted to test sometime this week..... that's if I get signs like sore boobs etc 🤔
@Lovewinemorethanhusband Sending you a big hug!! AF sucks!! X
@Pancakes7 I am symptom spotting too, analysing everything! I think we should be the white knickers brigade as I'm looking out for implementation bleed as it should be around 8DPO? (So I've googled). Fx for you x

@boboelephant sorry this wasn’t your month. Like the others have said, take some time to wallow and feel fed up. Fx very tightly that next month is your month!
And thank you if thinking of me when I’d been a bit quiet after my moan last week.

@PumpkinPatch000 so sorry you find yourself back here. There’s nothing I can say but know we are thinking of you at this horrible time x

@Lovewinemorethanhusband af came early for me last month and without the usual warning signs. Isn’t even more of a kick in the teeth!

@Lovemysparkle hope you had the most amazing wedding day.

Hugs for those having a hard time and fx for anyone testing soon x

I didn’t know wether to post this or not as I know some people are having a hard time at the moment and I didn’t want to be insensitive but @KnitKitty mentioned anymore BFPs so hopefully this is the start of lots of BFPs for the group 🤞

So I was absolutely convinced af was coming due to af pain Monday-Thursday and when it still hadn’t arrived on Friday (when af was due) I thought I must be having some sort of bloodless period (mad I know but the cramps were exactly the same as af pain) still nothing this morning so took a test and was totally shocked to get a BFP!! Over the moon and terrified in equal measure.

Fx this is just the start of many more BFPs x

@rdm10 congratulations! So happy for you!

Huge congrats @rdm10. As you say fingers crossed you're the first of many.

Come join us on the more cake BFP after MC board

Woo hoo @rdm10 congratulations fx for a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Hopefully the start of another run of bfp's this month.

Congratulations rdm10!!! So happy for you, I really hope it goes smoothly. Fingers crossed for a sticky one.
Thank goodness too, I felt we all were in need of another ray of hope! Keep them coming ladies!!!

@rdm10 congrats! Delighted for you, fingers crossed for a sticky bean 🤞

I’ve had 1 period since my mc in April. I’m now cd 21, ov on cd16/17 (so say opks) and I feel like I’m going to come on. The cramping is really strong and I’ve had to take paracetamol, which I didn’t even have to when I miscarried.
Is it ‘normal’ to have shorter cycles/phases after mc? mine was natural (11+3, baby was 7/8 weeks

My last period was textbook

Thank you so much for your comforting words. I cannot imagine myself going through this. And I am so sorry for your losses too. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I wish there’s no more woman who would loss a baby. It is so painful emotionally & physically. I know there is no word that we can offer you for comfort. But knowing that you are not alone... You're in my prayers & in my thoughts. I can see that you are strong women to go through with this. Take care of yourself. I just wish that my sisters were here with me but they are so far from where I am. I don’t have any relative that I can talk to. So I keep reading your comments here and find it so helpful. Thank you so much.

@KeefBurtain I've found my PMS symptoms started a lot earlier and stronger but my cycles were roughly the same length. I hope the symptoms ease up for you and that they're pg not AF!

@rdm10 congratulations! Great news after a hard week in the penguin huddle. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Thought you ladies might find this funny. I was getting a few bits in the supermarket, bread, jam, opks, prosecco and mini-magnum ice creams. DP pointed out in the checkout queue that it looked like we were going to eat jam sandwiches and then go on a mini magnum and prosecco shag-fest. Really made me chuckle. Unfortunately, no such luck as I'm away for work tomorrow over my fw. I got my first flashey smiley today and we have dtd this afternoon but this month will be a long 'shot'. Hoping the fixed smiley will hold off so that I have another chance when I get back on Friday but its looking unlikely for me this month... Just hoping I at least ovulate so I can see things getting back to normal.

So I think I ovulated last weekend had all the normal fertile cm. This then stopped and I had the uti. Now yesterday and today I'm getting sticky then creamy cm...it can't be ovulation again. It's wishful thinking but I'm hoping it's signs of early pregnancy. I guess only time will tell.

Congratulations @rdm10! Fx all goes well and it’s a little sticky one xx

@rdm10 congratulations I so happy for you. I know what you mean about no symptoms I've never had any early symptoms with any of my pregnancies so I don't know why on earth I'm looking for them every month why would this time be different

@RedRobin7 great idea on the temporary dog! I think that's a lovely thing to do for everyone involved!

@rdm yayyyyyy!!! Amazing news!!!!! Congratulations! Fx for a healthy happy and easy pregnancy for you...please keep us posted.

@KeefBurtain my cycles have fluctuated quite a lot- from 25-30 days! (I used to be 26-28days) so I would say yup it's probably just everything getting back to normal!

@jjjen hugs to you - it's so difficult being far from family and then dealing with such horrible things like this.

@Pancakes7 oooh guess what! Those were my exact pregnancy symptoms in my last 2 pregnancies...and then it become quite abundant Cm- fx this is your month!!!!
When are you testing? On Saturday ? (I think we're cycle twins this time??)

Oops pressed send to soon!
@ek78 haha that does sound like a delicious and fun night- I think you should schedule in something like that with your DH- he sounds like he might be up for it! 😂
Fx ovulation is a bit delayed/early for you this month and you get the best shot you can!

@rdm10 congratulations fingers tossed for a sticky bean, at least we've had some good news this month xx

@rdm10 congrats!! No denying it when it's in writing!

@rdm10 congratulations! Sending positive vibes your way for the pregnancy and hoping they spread to the rest of the group. In my view it's so important to hear about the positives, it keeps the hope up.

@Newbie21 I totally agree, updates are fan too they keep everything in focus for those of us losing heart. Thanks to all those lovely ladies who stick around after bfp it means a lot to see your happy stories x

Congrats rdm!! Let's hope it's starts a new wave......!
Keep us posted !

Can I get some advice from all the bbt's ladies how do you train yourself to do the temp straight away. I keep stretching and then remember to do it. But it might be to late by the time I do remember