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TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!

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Fivebyfive2 · 19/04/2019 08:39

Hi all, thought as it's Bank Holiday and thread 15 was 900 plus I'd start a new one, hope that's OK??

Copying tags from when @starkid updated them all the other day.

Hope this works as I've not created a thread before!!

@Jessikka - 28 Cycle 4
@starkid - 29 Cycle 8
@MrsAW2018 - 24 Cycle 10
@TTC34 - 34 Cycle 3
@19Bee2 - 27 Cycle 2
@MrsH497 - 32 Cycle 5
@MrsR16 - 26 Cycle 9
@Lola871 - 31 Cycle 3
@ValidUser - 29 Cycle 1
@DayDreamer1707 - 28 Cycle 6
@Flapjackered - 31 Cycle 10
@DuchessofPemberley - 32 Cycle 7
@KittieKath - 34 Cycle 6
@KatBeCool - 40 Cycle 11
@MrsMcNtobe - Cycle 6
@BabySquid - 29 Cycle 11
@Sleepyquest - 28 Cycle 2
@Granddesigns - 32 cycle 5
@Catlady31 - 31 cycle 1
@LikeTheFruit - 30 cycle 4
@Jooloo11 - 32 Cycle 3
@Daisiesandpeonies - Cycle 11
@LuckyPenguin - 34 Cycle 3
@Lizzie198 - 30 Cycle 2
@Rachel59pink - 26 Cycle 1
@Orangeloo - 31 Cycle 4
@Lemonysherbet - 31 Cycle ?
@NKB88 - Cycle 2
@Wildrabbit - Cycle 2
@Essjayycee - Cycle 1
@Hannah192 - Cycle 4
@LoMoon - Cycle 6
@Hiddenfigure - Cycle 1
@Jc88146 - Cycle 18
@Kay98 - Cycle 16
@Lottiepink - 29 Cycle 13
@Bec18x - Cycle 4
@Soda123x - 32 Cycle 2
@Aimingfor2019 - 28 Cycle 3
@Lifesforlivingandloving - 32 Cycle 1
@MotherOfShihTzus - 33 Cycle 14
@Cupcakesandglitter - 23 cycle 11
@Baby01988 - 30 Cycle 5
@Pinksunset1 - 28 cycle 4
@TonightJosephine - cycle 1
@Toobies1 - 30 Cycle 5
@Blackfriars - Cycle 4
@rosehm 28 - Cycle 1
@SophWolf - Cycle 1
@Thosethreewords - Cycle 4
@Fivebyfive2 - 30 Cycle 9
@SunnyL88 - 30 Cycle 9
@rose555 - 32 Cycle 4
@Chembecky - 32 Cycle 2
@AysLon - 31 Cycle 2
@SunStruck - 35 Cycle 2
@dahlia123 - 32 Cycle 4
@LokiCat - 28 Cycle 6
@TrulyMiss - 30 Cycle 1
@SSC92 - Cycle 1
@Bacchant - Cycle 2
@Headswim - 36 Cycle 4
@Lemurville - 32 Cycle 5
@Tropicana1 - 28 Cycle 1
@McHelenz - 30 Cycle 1

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starkid · 25/04/2019 17:07

@dahlia123 - sorry for the bfn xx

Keyboard91 · 25/04/2019 17:13

@Hannah192 also on the not to give false hope but when I got my first bfp I can remember a lot of dampness in the days before my bfp ... BUT increase in discharge can be linked to AF because on hormonal changes ... but 🤞

@Tropicana1 I’d hoped that being at work would help but nope! I even checked my breasts when I went to the loo as there is a mirror in there 🤦‍♀️ I have issues! I’m also getting SUPER annoyed at the fact my trousers are tight in the waistband from bloat. Like, I must look like I cleared out ASDA of Easter eggs over the holidays and ate them all 😂😭😂

@Fivebyfive2 When we started TTC it was announced our local mothercare was going to close down and there was a sale on ... we actually went and got a few bits before we even got the bfp! Then, we got the bfp on a Friday, on the Sunday I dragged DP back to see what bargains we could get... I have a collection of things under the bed (neutral etc) as the prices were great! A whole steriliser starter set, advent (I won’t be able to BF) with electric steriliser, 8 bottles, dummies, insulating bag and bottle warmer and all sorts was 70% off! How could I NOT get it! We went with the ‘it’s not going to go off or anything, so may as well save some money’ mentality. It was hard when we MC as I had imagined a baby in the clothes, so for a few days I really resented it, BUT I find it therapeutic now because when we do finally bring home a baby (somehow or another) then it’ll be a reminder of the sibling that they/we never got to meet ❤️

MrsEG · 25/04/2019 17:19

This thread is moving so fast at the mo! I’m hoping this will be leading to a flood of BFPs over the next few weeks :)

@cupcakesandglitter We’ve already booked to go and see it again on Saturday too!! Should need less Red Bull this time!!

@Hannah192 re: CM, I also got ‘the damp’ with my BFP but at the same time I also get increased CM before AF so it’s a tricky one! FX for you.

@dahlia123 So sorry to hear AF has arrived. Hope you’ll be enjoying a vino this weekend and ready yourself for the next cycle!

Had an interesting day today; was off work so my sister invited me to playgroup with her one year old. There were so many babies there! Usually I find that type of scenario really hard especially after the MC but I actually really enjoyed it! All the mums were lovely and the babies were adorable. I honestly think it’s the first time I’ve sat there and just really thought ‘this WILL be me soon!’

Marleym28 · 25/04/2019 17:24

@FlapJackered ypur comments makes me real life lol, I'm so glad I was on my own otherwise I'd have had to explain my outburst haha
I'm in the same boat, I feel like Ive gone from every now and again to all the time.

So much so it's at a point where DH is finding it difficult.
I know it's at its peak yest/today so really want to make sure we do it but equally when it's not happening I've noticed I'm getting down in the dumps as it's such a small window

Why is this so difficult lol

Jooloo11 · 25/04/2019 18:14

Hi @thumper59 how are you getting on? How far along are you now?

It's really interesting @FlapJackered what you say about your threat syringes - I hand been thinking of getting some as well. There are times when we've DTD so much more than we would normally do it in a non TTC situation that DH has struggled to finish, we've always soldiered on and succeeded in the end but can both end up a bit fed up and exhausted at the end! I've read about some people who have done similar with syringes with success, so night give that a go next cycle if neither of us are in the DTD mood. I wouldn't have considered it a few months ago but now that I've hit the 6 month mark I couldn't care less how I get pregnant, just that I do get pregnant!!

I'm mid 2ww now.... Nothing to report, just boredom, counting down the days! I feel like I need to adopt a hobby to take my mind off it sometimes!

Chembecky · 25/04/2019 19:04

Hi all. Update from me....AF now late...have some symptoms....did an IC test this morning and got a feint positive....going to double check on sat with another test before telling DH...eek!

MrsEG · 25/04/2019 19:07

@Chembecky Oh wow!! Could you get a FRER to confirm it for you? Amazing news!

Chembecky · 25/04/2019 19:18

@MrsEG i think I implanted late (did an FRER on Sun which was neg, AF was due Tues) so I just want to give it a couple of days to increase my hcg....plus my DH gets annoyed with the BFNs....So just want to be certain when I test!!

Tropicana1 · 25/04/2019 19:23

@Chembecky ah how exciting! Get an FRER!! If it's showing up on a cheapie should be on an FRER surely?

MrsEG · 25/04/2019 19:28

@Chembecky As @Tropicana1 says if the IC has a line it should definitely show on a FRER by now, especially as AF is now also late! I say absolutely go for it!! If it puts your mind at ease I got a BFN at 12DPO, BFP at 13. If you’re now 16DPO i don’t think you’ll have any issues :) Tentative congrats and FX for your FRER!! Do you wanna post a pic of your IC?

Chembecky · 25/04/2019 19:33

@MrsEG thanks for your info....I'd post a pic but I put it in the bin...gah!🙈I did it in a bit of a rush this morning whilst still half asleep....! I might do an FRER in the morn....!!

cupcakesandglitter · 25/04/2019 19:51

Glad to know it's not just us who are unsuccessful at the Flip 😂

@MrsEG smart move!! I think I'll appreciate it even more once I'm more alert and less fidgety 😂 x

Ahh @Chembecky fx!! Keep us updated, definitely should show up on a FRER tomorrow x

Fivebyfive2 · 25/04/2019 19:52

@Chembecky,that's fantastic!! 👍😀

@keyboard91, I didn't buy anything when I was pregnant, but did sooo much window shopping!! For a little while I actually avoided going on amazon because I knew all the baby stuff I'd been looking at was pop up. Anyway, have found myself having a browse at stuff this week, had to give myself a talking to!

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cupcakesandglitter · 25/04/2019 21:09

Just got back from Asda and they've got a massive sale on in George... walk passed the baby aisle, and then went to it and just burst out crying. In December I bought a couple of baby bits in the sale as we'd just found out I was pg. I really wanted to buy stuff but DH just hugged me and we left instead. TTC can be so horrible

Keyboard91 · 25/04/2019 21:22

@cupcakesandglitter sorry it was a difficult experience :( big hugs. Sometimes the stress and strain of TTC just needs to surface, especially after a loss. Much love ❤️

cupcakesandglitter · 25/04/2019 21:35

*Just realised it should've read walked past not passed

Thanks @Keyboard91 definitely, I'm glad I got it out. Just a shame I guess, I'd love to be in the position where I can buy all of this baby stuff x

McHelenz · 25/04/2019 21:51

Guys, why did no one one warn me about the symptom spotting? Two days...TWO DAYS and I've had EWCM,reflux, sickness, tiredness, cramps and dehydration. I paid for FF as its on offer so thought I couldn't waste the info and now im regretting it. (PS I know all this ridiculous.)

@cupcakesandglitter Hugs to you xx

Tropicana1 · 25/04/2019 22:32

@cupcakesandglitter aw sorry you had such a shit time today ❤️ sounds like your DH was great xx

LokiCat · 25/04/2019 22:53

@cupcakesandglitter so sorry you had that experience ❤️
TTC journey can be so draining emotionally. It's so great that you have a supportive DH. Hopefully we'll all be in a position soon to buy all the baby items 🤞🏽❤️

@Chembecky fingers crossed for you if you test in the morning! I hope it's positive news!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽

@dahlia123 sorry AF got you xx

LokiCat · 25/04/2019 22:55

So I've started this new obsession of watching YouTube videos of people finding out they're pregnant and then crying along with them 🙈 it's not good for me, but I can't seem to stop!!
I'm sure I'll venture to the labour vlogs soon as well..

Dollywilde · 25/04/2019 23:20

Oh @chembecky so exciting! Can’t wait until tomorrow for you!

@cupcakesandglitter god that sound horrible. So sorry for you, DH sounds like a good un though. I don’t think people talk about how hard this can be enough xxx

orangeloo · 25/04/2019 23:24

Hi everyone

@Fivebyfive2 yes I used to look at baby stuff in the very beginning and even before ttc but once the reality of the ttc journey hit I just feel like it's a torture I can do without and don't like getting excited about something I don't have. I know that sounds really negative haha.

@thumper59 hi, nice to see you, how are you doing?

Okay so 'threat syringes' can someone clarify for the avoidance of doubt. if dtd is out for whatever reason the male has self love into a receptacle and you syringe it out and insert into the baby oven? HmmGrin haha I actually love it because it sounds like something I would well entertainConfused and reminds me that the fact we are even considering it, how driven and determined we are for those bfp's.

dahlia123 · 26/04/2019 00:49

Thanks @starkid @MrsEG @LokiCat
Will be making the most of the weekend. Have already eaten a Lindt rabbit and some on sale Hotel Chocolat.

Glad you enjoyed playgroup @MrsEG - feels like you're in a good place at the minute.

Fingers crossed for you @Chembecky looking forward to seeing your Frer.

Sending you hugs @cupcakesandglitter. Sounds like you have a good one in your DH.

@McHelenz symptom spotting can drive you crazy. I'm resolved to try and avoid it next 2ww.
Does anyone have any good distraction techniques?

MrsEG · 26/04/2019 06:02

@Chembecky Good luck this morning 🤞🏻

@cupcakesandglitter Sorry to hear that - my husband bought me a baby book and some socks when we got a BFP, I can’t even look at them now they’re locked in a drawer until we need them again. Hope you’re feeling a bit better today - TTC is so tough.

So, I’ve had a massive temp drop this morning at CD13! Luckily me and DH are off work today and then it’s the weekend so I sure hope his balls are ready!!!

thumper59 · 26/04/2019 07:34

@Jooloo11 I'm great thanks. Hope you are well. I'm 12+4 today. Had our scan yesterday! Now we've told people it feels more real

@orangeloo I'm great thanks hope you are too!

Good luck to all of you in the tww, even though it feels like a much longer wait!