TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!

[Fivebyfive2]

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

@starkid gosh no idea...I guess it's 8 including the months I was actually pg so let's go with that?!

Another general questions ladies- anyone know anything about short luteal phases? Mine is generally 11 or 12 days which is on the short side but this latest cycle seems to be 10 since I've started spotting today when was due on Saturday. I hear it's a bad sign but thinking the mc maybe messed me up.

@Bettythecat I think 10 is still considered normal but I do know short luteal phases and spotting can often mean low progesterone. I am sure your body is just taking a while to get back to normal. My cycles are still not back to normal and I have got terrible skin. I think it just takes a bit of time.
You might be right re ovulating late. I just thought that the eggs are older and not as fresh, but that is me speculating really, as it's the only thing that doesn't seem right with me. 🙈

Thanks @Crossfitgirl Fingers crossed! It just seemed like the bfp was a massive fluke and I can't imagine it happening again but perhaps it is normal to feel like that. It feels good to have an appointment booked! I think DH could do with having his swimmers checked again as it was a while ago now!
Sorry to hear about your hospital visit, that must have been really scary. It's just one worry after another from ttc to pregnancy and I am sure for the 18 years after! 😂

PG ladies...

Gross question- when you felt gassy, was that more Burpy or farty?

@bettythecat my luteal phase was never longer than 11 days and some cycles was 9 or 10. There's no evidence to say its a problem, I was convinced when ttc that it was though - I always ovulated really late in the cycle and had 3 days of spotting prior to my period so thought I must have low progesterone. But actually I conceived and have read loads of threads on here of people conceiving with short LPs. In theory, there is less time for the egg to implant, but it seems to just be in theory as there's no evidence saying it would stop you hence why the NHS don't deem it an issue. It's a very speculative topic, I read loads on it when ttc and nothing seemed concrete. I wouldnt let it worry you too much xxx

Hello - quick q for those of you clever ladies that take / know a lot about supplements - does anyone know much about ubiquinol / CoQ10? Is this one of the main things that people take in addition to the usual pregnacare style multi vit? I see it recommended a lot for slightly older women, or those who have unexplained infertility, as it improves egg quality apparently, but don't see it a lot in the general list of extra supplements people take when ttc. Could it be beneficial (or at very least not harmful) for anyone TTC? Or do you think it's one of those things that there's not much point bothering with unless you know you have an egg issue?

@Marleym28 I am the most bloated I've ever been in my life and very gassy (farty) if that helps you in any way 😂

@Bettythecat I also have a short LP - 10 days usually and got my BFP yesterday on 11dpo the day af was due so although I had worried myself reading about it it didn't actually cause me an issue.

Sorry for hanging around like a bad smell! I don't quite feel "ready" for the pregnancy board yet as it's not quite hit me!

@Crossfitgirl @FlapJackered thanks so much that's actually really reassured me. I had obviously diagnosed myself with a luteal phase defect and already ordered a bumper tub of vitamin C supplements which apparently help 🤦‍♀️. Sends you half mad this lark. @Crossfitgirl it must have been so scary when she stopped moving about but so glad all was well- I suppose it's one anxiety after the next isn't it! @FlapJackered I know what you mean about thinking it's a fluke. I've done the same thinking my BFP was just a one off and I'll be one of those women who never manages to stay pregnant. I'm sure that won't be the case for either of us though- got to keep plodding and those babies will never know how much hard work and stress it took to get them here!!

@Tropicana1 thanks lovely that's good to know too. Seems it's more common than you think.

@Crossfitgirl Hello again lovely! Sorry to read you had a scare but delighted to hear all is going well! When are you due now? The names are lovely! Kept to the secret confines of Mumsnet!! My best friends little girl is Jessica, you don’t hear it as much these days it’s lovely! And Olivia is beautiful too.

@Marleym28 I was very very gassy, burping for me! And bloated, from around 12DPO. Only real tell tale any earlier than that for me was really sore nipples!

@Tropicana1 Please do stick around! The rest of us need some of your guys good luck :) How are you feeling?

@Bettythecat I don’t know much about short luteal phases but mine are between 12-14DPO, so not enormously long either and I’ve fallen pg twice. Sadly MC both but it goes to show I can definitely get pg! As others have said, I am sure you’ll be fine :) (Although I hated it when I was younger - no sooner was one AF done and I was on to the next one!!)

How is everyone doing today, looking forward to the bank hols I hope? I feel wretched today, full of a cold and a little light headed. Just had a bag of Percy Pigs for dinner!!

So, we can get WiFi signal! Had a great day, went around Canaerthon Castle, it's fab!! Our hotel is apparently quiet, so we got upgraded, to the bridal suite 😀 Also, had a giant burger for lunch, it was soooo tasty!

@bettythecat, no full on symptoms yet, although I did proper heave yesterday in the office kitchen, something smelt proper funky! Otherwise, just hungry and gassy for now. I don't seem to have The Damp like I did this time in my last pregnancy. We've decided to tell parents on Sunday and probably my bro and sis in law, but no one else.

@crossfitgirl, so glad all is OK, that must have been so scary!! Guess it's true, from ttc, to pregnancy to parenthood, there will always be worry!! I like both your name choices, but must say I do love Jessica!!

I put a 'pregnancy diary/organser' into my amazon basket, but restrained myself as it seems too early?? Maybe I'll get it next week. Feeling weird, like on one hand I don't wanna get carried away, but on the other, whatever will happen is going to happen, so maybe I should just try to get into it?? Xxx

@MrsEG thanks 😊 I've had some really intense AF style cramping on and off all day which had me worried and running to the toilet every 5 minutes to see if I was just getting AF, but Dr google seems to say it's fairly normal? Quite surprised by the intensity of it though and i think it's adding to the whole not feeling real thing because I just keep expecting AF to arrive. It's turned into like a dull throbbing ache now in my lower back and uterus. Other than that just super bloated!

@Fivebyfive2 wow that looks amazing!! Enjoy your weekend!

@Fivebyfive2 Hotel looks lovely! I was the same so know exactly how you feel - I didn’t want to buy anything, kept thinking I’d be tempting fate. This time around (🤞🏻) I’m going to hang on to 8 weeks as I’ll be entitled to an early scan, before buying anything. As and when it happens, it’ll probably be the longest few weeks of my life!!

@Tropicana1 Yep sounds about right, I remember my uterus felt like it was pulling / twisting! Mint tea is really good for the bloat :)

@tropicana1 the AF symptoms are totally normal. I felt like I was having the biggest period of my life in the first few days after BFP and distinctly remember the cramping as it kept me up at night! And I'm still lurking on here at 25 weeks, I must be the biggest fartiest smell ever! Just like to see how everyone is doing 😁 this board pretty much kept me sane during ttc.
@mrsEG hey! Aw thank you, it's just one of those things, aparently it's the most common thing to have to go in with and get checked out - but much rather be safe than sorry. I think I was more daunted about DH being away! I can't believe I'll be 26 weeks tomorrow, I am due on the 9th August. Its just flown through the 2nd trimester I'll be in the 3rd soon! Argh!
@fivebyfive2 WOW that looks amazing!!! Enjoy!! I would say, do whatever you feel ok doing. If you want to hold off on getting things then do, it's totally understandable after the MC. If you want to get excited, then let yourself! Im sure there's no right or wrong, and if you aren't superstitious then there's no reason to hold off from being excited about what is wonderful news. The future will be whatever it will be. Enjoy the now!

@Crossfitgirl Yep, I remember my sister going in a few times re: movement and it was always absolutely fine! Like you say, it’s just best to get that peace of mind. She also had really bad pregnancy migraines in the third trimester so was in hosp for those too, along with HG her entire pregnancy - women really do suffer don’t they!! Third trimester, how exciting - she’ll be here before you know it! FX summer doesn’t get too hot for you while you’ll be so heavily pg!!

@MrsEG @Crossfitgirl thanks virgin! Makes me feel a lot better hearing real people with the AF cramping and it being normal rather than just google!!

Oh my fucking god BOTH not virgin!!!! 😭😂 what a bloody autocorrect to have on a TTC board

Hi all! Today has been a rough day at work - one of the ladies I work with brought in her scan picture. I’m chuffed for her but can’t help but feel a bit down still.

AF was due yesterday for me, but still hasn’t shown her face yet. My cycles can be up to 28 days though so will test sat if she still isn’t here by then. I think I am out though as I’ve got my usual symptoms (which is mainly cramps tbh!)

Anyone got any exciting plans for the BH weekend?
Me and OH are having a low cost weekend at home

Hey ladies! Hope you've all had a nice day. Saw a friend for dinner this evening and she told me she's PG! I'm so happy for her but it was hard to hear. She said she didn't know whether to tell me because of my mc, but I'm glad she did.
Everyone seems to be pregnant around me though 😩 that's four in the last month and I swear I'm seeing more 'baby on board' badges on the way to work now. I just want it to be our turn!

Weirdly, I had a dark line on my OPKs the first day I tested (CD15) and now it's gotten lighter ever since (I'm CD18 now). No EWCM, it's only just started to get watery now.. I'm so confused 🙈
According to Glow I'm in my fw but Ovia says it's not till next week! Irregular cycles make things so stressful! Just have a feeling it won't be our month.. me and DH have just seemed quite off.. maybe it's the pressure of it all!

@Marleym28 I was feeling very bloated/gassy (farty) when I had my bfp. Apart from that I had very sore boobs and bumps on my nipples, nothing else really!

@Tropicana1 best autocorrect ever!!

@LokiCat How frustrating! Are you DTD fairly regularly just in case? Yep I know how you feel - I’ve been asked to organise a colleagues mat leave leaving do lunch... I really like her and am delighted for her, but I do not want to do it at all!

@Bacchant Ooh fingers crossed for you that AF stays well away!

@Marleym28 I was both! I was a walking gas ball for a couple of weeks! It's now settled down (thank god!) but I'm so bloated now it's unreal...

@Tropicana1 you legit just made me lol! 🤣🤣

Hi all, can I join please? First month ttc baby #1 so pretty new to this. Currently on cd8 and have been dtd every other day since cd6 ... fertile week should be beginning Sunday for me (I’m like clockwork) I know it’s very slim chance of catching on first cycle but would be great news. We are getting married next November on a cruise so only ttc for the next couple of months as I don’t want to be heavily pregnant when getting married due to flying etc. Congrats to all who have had their bfp and good luck to all that are trying!!

Good luck @Mrskcam, I've added you to the stats list :)

@Tropicana1, that is the funniest typo /auto correct ever 😂

So today was my af date, about 13/14 dpo, took another test (because I'm a little crazy!) and much happier with this line 😀

@Fivebyfive2 Fantastic line (now stop POAS!!) - I also love that you took them on holiday with you! I hope you can relax and start getting excited now :) Do you think you’ll go for an early scan or wait it out for the 12 weeks?

I feel bloody awful today, terrible cold just before the bank holiday - typical! Also means my BBT will be all over the place as I have a temp :( Oh well - 4DPO, just 10 days to wait and see!