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TTC first baby - thread 15

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starkid · 21/03/2019 11:30

Hi everyone, looks like it's time for a new thread! Thread 14 was lucky for some, so here's to lots more BFP's Smile

@Jessikka 28 Cycle 3
@starkid 29 Cycle 7
@MrsAW2018 24 Cycle 10
@TTC34 34 Cycle 3
@19Bee2 27 Cycle 2
@MrsH497 32 Cycle 4
@MrsR16 26 Cycle 9
@Lola871 31 Cycle 2
@ValidUser 28 Cycle 7
@DayDreamer1707 28 Cycle 5
@Flapjackered 31 Cycle 9
@DuchessofPemberley 32 Cycle 7
@KittieKath 34 Cycle 6
@KatBeCool 40 Cycle 10
@MrsMcNtobe Cycle 6
@BabySquid 29 Cycle 11
@PeacockingAbout 29 Cycle 4
@Sleepyquest 28 Cycle 2
@Granddesigns 32 cycle 4
@Pinkfizz19 33 cycle 4
@Catlady31 31 cycle 1
@LikeTheFruit 30 cycle 3
@Jooloo11 32 Cycle 3
@Daisiesandpeonies Cycle 10
@LuckyPenguin 34 Cycle 3
@Lizzie198 30 Cycle 2
@Rachel59pink 26 Cycle 1
@Orangeloo 31 Cycle 3
@Lemonysherbet 30 Cycle 1
@Fuiseog 31 Cycle 2
@NKB88 Cycle 2
@Wildrabbit Cycle 2
@Essjayycee Cycle 1
@Hannah192 Cycle 3
@JellyBaby666
@LoMoon Cycle 6
@Hiddenfigure Cycle 1
@Jc88146 Cycle 18
@Kay98 Cycle 16
@Lottiepink 29 Cycle 12
@Bec18x Cycle 4
@Soda123x 32 Cycle 2
@Aimingfor2019 28 Cycle 3
@Lifesforlivingandloving 32 Cycle 1
@MotherOfShihTzus 33 Cycle 14
@Cupcakesandglitter 23 cycle 10
@LokiCat
@Baby01988 30 Cycle 4
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@TonightJosephine cycle 1
@Toobies1 30 Cycle 5
@Blackfriars Cycle 3
@rosehm 28 Cycle 1
@SophWolf Cycle 1
@Thosethreewords Cycle 3
@Smitch82 37 Cycle 1
@Fivebyfive2 30 Cycle 8

Graduates thread - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/3527540-Catching-up-with-those-from-TTC-thread-3

Sorry if I missed anyone, and happy baby-making!

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PeacockingAbout · 25/03/2019 19:32

Yeah, @Lola871 I'm not recommending the Superdrug ones right now! The sample stopped halfway down the test!

I have also used the Wilkos 2 pack ones with no issue before, they're very cheap from memory.

@Jessikka that sounds promising! its such a mind-fuck that the symptoms of pregnant and not pregnant are the bloody same mostly! The metallic taste is a very good sign I think though

Glad the shifts were ok @LikeTheFruit, fingers crossed AF stays away, its looking promising with no spotting.

Doing ok here thanks @PinkFizz19, AF due Qeds, I'm not feeling particularly hopeful either, but who knows! Are you going anywhere nice?

Still feeling 'booby' but not getting hopes up, and have had my boss talking about how stressful Dec will be without the PG team member today, and if I am PG then I'll also be gone which is not ideal. Thinking I should probably have sat this month out as it would be no bother really in Jan. Now both stressed I'm not pregnant, and stressed I am which is in no way confusing Hmm

Jessikka · 25/03/2019 19:36

@PeacockingAbout live your life for you, they will have to cope and manage!

It will all work out - I'm a firm believer in that! :)

LikeTheFruit · 25/03/2019 20:15

Thanks @thosethreewords trying not to get hopes up too much. Got some lower cramping tonight and boobs feeling heavy so maybe just a longer cycle but we'll see. When are you due to test?

Thanks@PeacockingAbout I think there's still time for spotting. Maybe a longer cycle? Though boobs feeling a bit different tonight but I'm now cramping too. Who knows. Things sounds so confusing for you, it's awful feeling conflicted. I'm sure whatever happens will work out.

@Jessikka that all sounds very promising - so early too!!

Lola871 · 25/03/2019 20:18

@PeacockingAbout that's weird! I didn't get any in the end so will probably do another IC tomorrow, I certainly don't feel like I am, I haven't got my hopes up or anything, I'm mostly convinced that I'm not pregnant if anything!

AF isn't due til Thursday yet so I tested way too early really, I don't even know why I did it! I think its just because I had them in, I wouldn't have gone to buy one to do a test yesterday!

Welshpugmomma · 25/03/2019 21:09

Thanks @crossfitgirl and @starkid, so we went to the appt, alot to take on. we got DH sperm test back and it was very low, we both were kind of expecting it to be his spermies as he's a) chef b) arthritis medication 10+ years c) a ridiculous love of hot baths and high coffee intake haha... I had a scan which looked good and the doc could even tell if OV'd a couple of days from the left(amazing!) DH disappointed of course but its reassuring that we now know what options we have and basically said we would need ICSA, similar to IVF, at least we know the score now and if we do go ahead with the move (USA) money isn't much of a problem. If it all falls flat that's where the real dilemma lies as we'll be back to square one saving for a house and now the cost of this.. . Not sure if ICSA available on NHS?... Please forgive me for the ridiculously long post!...

P. S fingers crossed all these symptoms are postives waiting to happen ladies :)

cupcakesandglitter · 25/03/2019 21:53

@PinkFizz19 fingers crossed it doesn't turn up for you, that'd be such a lovely birthday present!!! I'm okay, no AF yet for me either but she could come any time in the next two weeks, no idea. I've had a few twinges and my nipples are definitely quite red (they look sore according to DH) but they feel fine. Otherwise generally happy and chilled 😂 ready either way 🤷🏻‍♀️ how're you feeling otherwise? Xx

@PeacockingAbout don't worry about it if you are, it's about what's best for you not the company 😊 fx for you too! Xx

@Welshpugmomma sorry I don't know what that is. I've heard of IVF and ICSI(sp?)- I'm glad your scan went okay, pretty cool they knew you'd ov'd, sorry to hear about DH but I'm glad you have options too xxx

KatBeCool · 26/03/2019 10:12

@Welshpugmomma can your DH stop taking hot baths and reduce coffee intake? Hot baths can have a huge impact. I made my DH stop. After a while he researched on his own that they're bad when ttc. It's a good thing that you still have options though and hopefully your move goes well.

SunnyL88 · 26/03/2019 10:43

Ughhh so you may remember me posting my bfp on Saturday well tested daily and lines getting lighter each day. Still no af or spotting but I’m thinking now it may be a chemical. Absolutely gutted

SunnyL88 · 26/03/2019 10:46

Taken Saturday Sunday Monday and today. From top to bottom

TTC first baby - thread 15
TTC first baby - thread 15
starkid · 26/03/2019 11:08

@SunnyL88 - Oh honey :( I don't have any experience with pregnancy tests going from positive to slowly negative so hopefully someone else will come in who does, but we're all here for you if it does look to be that way xx

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cupcakesandglitter · 26/03/2019 11:15

@SunnyL88 that happened to me with my CP, sorry you're going through it too :( it is horrible, please look after yourself XX

SunnyL88 · 26/03/2019 11:25

@cupcakesandglitter do you think that’s what’s happening? 😰

I have an appointment later at the gp so I’ll let you all know.

cupcakesandglitter · 26/03/2019 11:41

Sorry @SunnyL88 i think so :( but the GP might have better advice, FWIW mine didn't fade I just had a line one day and the next morning nothing. By the time I went to the GP it was a BFN on their test (and AF started that evening) sorry it's not what you want to hear at all, I don't know if anyone else has any advice or positive stories? Xx

SunnyL88 · 26/03/2019 13:52

Been to the gp and has bloods so should know on a couple of days. They said as it’s been 4 days he’s dubious it’s a cp as it would have been quicker but still not holding out much hope. Thanks for the advice x

LikeTheFruit · 26/03/2019 14:06

Aw @SunnyL88 I hope it all turns out to be ok.

SunnyL88 · 26/03/2019 14:10

Me too 🤞🏻 Thank you @LikeTheFruit x

cupcakesandglitter · 26/03/2019 14:13

Fingers crossed for you @SunnyL88 ❤️ XX

Hannah192 · 26/03/2019 14:58

@SunnyL88 Hope everything turns out to be ok 🤞🏼

rose555 · 26/03/2019 15:22

Hi, I am new to Mumsnet and wondered if I could join this thread? I'm not 100% sure how to join or how this works yet. I am 32 and TTC first baby. On cycle 4 and CD16 today... would love to have some others to talk to and a little moral support x

Lola871 · 26/03/2019 15:32

@SunnyL88 fingers crossed everything turns out ok xx

FlapJackered · 26/03/2019 15:32

Has anyone tried progesterone cream? I have bought some (spent too much money 😬🤦🏼‍♀️)
I am 4dpo and it has just arrived so not sure whether to start using it now or wait until after ov next cycle.

@Welshpugmomma welcome back lovely! Sorry to hear your DHs sperm is not so good. Is it fixably low or did they say ICSI would definitely be necessary? As my friend's sperm numbers improved massively just from giving up booze and taking wellman conception, although I am not sure of his exact numbers.
I would be surprised if the NHS didn't offer ICSI, do you have another appointment with the doc? If so I am sure he will tell you all the options. X

@SunnyL88 I'm so sorry hun. It is heartbreaking. 💐

@rose555 welcome! It is a really friendly group of ladies here.

@MrsH497 sorry you're still waiting for AF she is a trickster! Hopefully it means that she won't and it will be a bfp instead! 🤞🏻

@Lola871 that looks like a line!! Have you done a frer?

@PeacockingAbout keeping everything crossed for you! Have you taken a frer? 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Lottiepink · 26/03/2019 15:36

Fingers crossed for you @SunnyL88 hopefully you get some positive news

Welcome @rose555 I'm newish, so still getting used to it too. I'm ttc no1 but cycle 12 😱 we are just a day apart on our cycles, I'm CD17
Fingers crossed for us both this month 😊

rose555 · 26/03/2019 15:44

@Lottiepink @FlapJackered thank you both for welcoming me Smile @Lottiepink, how funny that we are so close together in our cycles... fingers crossed for you! I am so happy to have all of you to talk to now. So far I've just been secretly reading threads on Mumsnet without plucking up the courage to join in.

cupcakesandglitter · 26/03/2019 16:09

Welcome @rose555 xx

@FlapJackered no idea how it works 😂😂 you still taking soy? Xx

FlapJackered · 26/03/2019 16:21

@cupcakesandglitter I haven't this cycle as I wasn't sure of my cds after the mc but will definitely get back on them next cycle.
🙈 Not really sure what I was thinking buying the cream, as my progesterone came back fine on bloods! I think I might just be losing the plot a bit. I think my rational is I will just throw everything at it and I will definitely get pregnant! 😂
How are you doing? What cd are you on now? X