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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
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@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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Tropicana1 · 04/05/2019 10:07

Thanks ladies! It was pretty scary at the time, collapsed at work and had to get ambulanced into hospital. Feeling really lucky that I didn't lose an ovary, and that it wasn't an ectopic, just keeping my fingers crossed now that it's not all too much external stress on the baby. Thanks for all your kind words ❤️

MrsEG · 04/05/2019 10:28

@Tropicana1 You poor thing, sounds like such an ordeal! FX for you and remember, a foetus is a resilient little thing. Please look after yourself and I hope the days go quickly before your scan!

cupcakesandglitter · 04/05/2019 11:08

Omg @Tropicana1 glad you've kept both ovaries but how bloody scary. Wishing you a super fast recovery and a sticky bean! Rest up as much as possible Xx

LikeTheFruit · 04/05/2019 11:55

@Tropicana1 seeing you lots of love and healing thoughts. Hope you're well on your way to recovery now and your little bean is ok ❤️❤️

FlapJackered · 04/05/2019 17:58

This TWW is dragging sooo much. 9dpo and it feels like it has been 9dpo for a week! 🙈

Fivebyfive2 · 04/05/2019 18:31

@flapjackered, when are you due? Are you planning to hold off testing until you're late?? Xx

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FlapJackered · 04/05/2019 19:09

@Fivebyfive2 due on Wednesday so I will try and hold off until Thursday I think if there is no temp drop. 😬 I have got all the symptoms I didn't have when I got my bfp before, so pretty sure it's not a good sign, but still in the hope zone!

McHelenz · 04/05/2019 19:10

Getting period pains now, don't usually get them till period starts but wondering if its because Im trying to spot something? Done 2 cheapies and BFN :(. Due on Tues, think I'm going to wait now.

rose555 · 04/05/2019 19:31

Hi everyone.
I’ve had a funny day. I’m on CD25 and 9DPO. Woke up feeling like I had a cold coming on, and have had vivid dreams for the past 3 nights so haven’t felt very rested. I’ve had mild AF type pains and gentle backache all day, and have just been to the loo and found browny pink spotting in my knickers. Just a small amount. Such a big part of me wants to believe these are all positive signs, but my temp has continue to drop according to Ava for three days - so I am wondering if it’s just AF coming very early? She’s not due until Thursday - 5 days away. Anyone more experienced with temping have any idea whether a drop this big could mean anything other than AF arriving early? It’s my first month temping so I’m fairly clueless. Thanks in advance x

TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!
McHelenz · 04/05/2019 19:35

Took a test. Is this an indent. I'm shaking.

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MrsEG · 04/05/2019 19:48

@McHelenz Indents are colourless/grey - that is definitely a pink line!! Congrats!

@rose555 I’m only temping for the first time this month myself so I really don’t know - how long is your cycle usually (when is AF due)?

@FlapJackered Same! 5DPO and only going to test if late so feels like I’ve so many days ahead of me! Zero symptoms too but early days I guess. Going about life as normal though - I used to put life on hold during the TWW, wouldn’t run, go out to the pub, anything - pointless. Keeping myself super busy this time instead - it isn’t making the time go any faster but at least I’m distracted haha!

McHelenz · 04/05/2019 19:50

Husband told me off for testing lol. He says he thinks it's negative.

McHelenz · 04/05/2019 20:24

I'm going to wait now until Tuesday. This is so much harder!!!

Fivebyfive2 · 04/05/2019 20:31

@McHelenz, there is for sure something there! At this time of day, testing early it would always be faint, but I definitely see it! Xx

So, we went to my parents to pick up my cat and they were home, as we're my bro and his fiance, so we told them! To be honest, I'm still a little worried it's too early, but they were all really happy for us and supportive. Soon to be sis in law is gonna help me keep it secret at work, which will be good. We're telling his parents tomorrow, but no one else until we're 12 weeks.

So, as I'm only 4 weeks, I assume I don't need to call the Dr yet, as last time they didn't see me until almost 8 weeks. Or shall I get the ball rolling earlier, because of the previous mc I wonder?? Xx

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MrsH497 · 04/05/2019 20:33

@Fivebyfive2 I called my gp and they gave me the website to self refer to midwife. I'm super confused whether I'm 4 or 5 weeks now thinking probably 4 the digital i did only showed 1-2

cupcakesandglitter · 04/05/2019 20:37

@McHelenz that's 100000% a line!!!! Congrats xxxx

Fivebyfive2 · 04/05/2019 20:41

@MrsH497, aaah OK, I'll call them on Tuesday and see what they say. Thanks! Omg same, I work in accounts but I swear when it comes to pregnancy dates I lose the ability to count properly?! 😂

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McHelenz · 04/05/2019 20:52

Guys don't judge me but I am having a couple of beers for our mate's birthday. But only small.

I can't believe this though I'm never lucky. I have one FRER left so need to wait for AF day.

starkid · 04/05/2019 21:22

@McHelenz - I reckon test again Monday first thing! FX for you :) xx

MrsEG · 04/05/2019 21:26

@Fivebyfive2 How lovely! They must all be so pleased :) Yeah you’ll just need to be referred to the midwife for now so as much as there’s no rush, absolutely no harm in doing it now either! As you say, first booking in appt is between 8-10 weeks :)

@MrsH497 Your dated from the first day of your last period - that’s how the NHS will date your pregnancy until the dating scan at 12 weeks. There’s a due date calculator on their website!

McHelenz · 04/05/2019 21:33

@starkid well now I have permission 😂😂. I will do. I can't stop shaking and my husband thinks I'm silly.

LokiCat · 04/05/2019 21:34

@McHelenz I definitely see a line! Congrats!!

@Fivebyfive2 ahh it must been so nice to finally be able to share it. Hope you had a nice time away 😊

My OPKs have started getting dark again, so fingers crossed it's a good sign for ovulation soon. We're DTD every other day for now until I get a positive! Hope it works!

FlapJackered · 04/05/2019 21:38

@rose555 that's strange it is dropping so early? Hopefully the temps jump up again you never know and you're definitely not out until she shows up so you never know! Keep in the hope zone!

@McHelenz congratulations!!! 🎉🎉

@MrsEG that is a good strategy! There has been a lot of pointless googling my end 🙈

@Fivebyfive2 that is so exciting you have told the family! I bet they were so happy for you!
I reckon if you think you might want an early scan I would get in touch with the midwives soon.

MrsEG · 04/05/2019 21:45

@FlapJackered Yep! I am not googling anything at all, just cracking on with the day to day - no amount of googling or guessing will change the end result so why stress myself out with it all!

@LokiCat Great news! Enjoy all the BDing!

@Fivebyfive2 Good point above re: early scans - I was told after an MMC i’d be eligible for an 8-week scan (although I believe this is variable depending on your local area), after my first MC though (lost naturally/bleeding) I wasn’t offered anything. So definitely worth asking to see where you stand! I did ask for blood tests as I’ve heard of other women getting these post-MC to check for HCG but my doctors refused - said it can cause more worry than it saves and told me I couldn’t have them! I guess they have a point really! But defo give your GP a buzz to get moving :)

McHelenz · 04/05/2019 22:51

Husband is telling me I'm reading too much into it 🙄