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TTC First Baby Thread 18 Already!

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ValidUser · 21/05/2019 20:08

Starting new thread - no stats though.

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Dollywilde · 24/05/2019 12:07

Ooh good news @validuser, good luck for next week!

@xjustagirlx enjoy your holiday!

@mrskcam oh I'm so excited for you! I had a Flo notification today "A fresh cycle will start in a few days...", I'm sincerely hoping that's not the case Wink

Coming towards the end of TWW now. Don't really have any symptoms except some back ache which I was attributing to the cystitis but doesn't seem to have gone away. Although frankly sitting at a desk 8 hours a day is enough to give you backache! That said I also don't seem to have any AF symptoms yet (she's due Weds).

DH keeping me on the straight and narrow of not testing until Monday. In a funny sort of way though I don't want to test because I don't want the disappointment of a BFN. It's almost like until I get the result I'm half pregnant, half not? And I don't want that 'half' chance taken away from me. Schrodinger's pregnancy...

Anyone got any nice plans for the BH weekend? I'm at a 30th on Saturday night, chilling on Sunday and then Monday is test day and (equally important to DH I think!) playoff final day! So we'll be in the pub watching it as DH couldn't get a Wembley ticket. I've never wanted to not be able to drink more!

Mrskcam · 24/05/2019 12:50

@Dollywilde I feel like your symptoms are the lack of are similar to mine this cycle. I don't feel much at all and anything I do I can easily explain away. Scared to test in a bit because I don't want to be disappointed because I really don't even feel like I could be pregnant. Really hope this isn't my body being cruel to me, off to the shops to go get a test!

Dollywilde · 24/05/2019 12:57

Everything crossed for you @mrskcam 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

KatBeCool · 24/05/2019 12:58

@ValidUser that's fantastic news! See, you are able to make eggs!

Mrskcam · 24/05/2019 13:14

Bfn :(

PippaPug · 24/05/2019 13:20

@Mrskcam - I’m sorry to hear that, when is your period supposed to be due? 💐

MrsH497 · 24/05/2019 13:21

@ValidUser great news!
Thanks ladies for all the positive comments I love my tattoo. It didn't hurt anywhere near as much as I imagined. Anyone thinking of a similar there's quite a few on google I just mashed a couple together!

Enjoying the weather and not being at work with no pressure on me to go back until I'm ready.

X

Dollywilde · 24/05/2019 13:24

@mrskcam oh I’m sorry - big unmunsnetty hugs. I know they say you’re not out until AF so there’s a bit of hope but can see why you’re feeling a bit Sad. Are you usually mega regular?

Mrskcam · 24/05/2019 13:37

@Dollywilde yes although at 5dpo I had a weird bleed which was waayyyy too early for implantation so now I'm worrying that there's just something wrong

Lozzlepop · 24/05/2019 13:46

@XjustagirlX lovley, we have friends in Turkey just now! We are off to Majorca a week on Wednesday and imagine will be doing pretty much the same!

purplefig · 24/05/2019 14:03

I'm heading off on hols in a few mins but just wanted to pop on and say I've just done an OPK and got a positive!!!! Managed to DTD last night and this AM so will be more covered than I thought given I'm now away for 4 days 🙌🏻 still may miss it but at least we're in with a shot.

For anyone thinking of tracking things a bit more closely (eg. BBT, CM, cervix etc.) I really recommend giving it a go. I previously haven't done much at all, to avoid become "obsessed" but actually I just feel a bit more in the know and confident that my body is doing all the right stuff. Right. Must scram. Have a banging bank holiday everyone (literally 😏) xxx

TTC First Baby Thread 18 Already!
Mrskcam · 24/05/2019 14:05

Really don't wanna be waiting round wondering if AF is gonna arrive so I'm putting on a nice pair of undies and if she's coming she'll deffo come soon as we all know she loves ruining every nice pair of underwear you have if you're not careful 😉

FlapJackered · 24/05/2019 14:08

I started opks and temps this morning to find my temp is above the cover line! Really hoping my body hasn't tried to screw me over by ovulating early on my chilled out cycle when I haven't been temping! 🙈 I am hoping it's just a random spike as I wouldn't normally ovulate until at the earliest Sunday.
Turns out our referral bounced because DH had his old London address at the doctors which is really annoying! Trying not to rage at him too much as I need his sperm this week 😂

Great to hear from you @Pinksunset1 I was wondering how you were getting on. That's great that you have had the treatment, and it's good to know what you're dealing with. My sister has endo so I know horrible it can be. X

@ValidUser that's great news! 🤞🏻 this is your month!

@starkid sorry to hear you haven't been feeling great. That is good you have got the scan booked in, hopefully that will shed some light if there is a problem and give you some reassurance if it's all ok. X

@MrsH497 that's a lovely way to remember. This is maybe slightly crazy and very corny, but the day I miscarried my neighbour who owns a flower shop gave me a crystal which has this crack in it. She didn't know I had miscarried but my DH had gone in to get flowers for me and said to her I had been through something tough and she gave it to him to pass to me. Since that day I have kept it in my pocket. If I get upset I hold/rub it and I focus on the fact that one day when I have a family this crystal will sit in a bowl somewhere in a house full of children's laughter.

@MrsEG i can understand wanting to take a month off. I do think it really helps to reset the mind a bit. Did they give you an idea of how long it will take to get the appointment?

MrsEG · 24/05/2019 14:21

@purplefig Great news! Will keep all fingers and toes crossed for you.

@FlapJackered As far as they told us, wr’ll get the appointment date fairly soon but it could be anytime from 6-10 weeks from now. We have a few tests at the GP next week too. Just feels like it could be a fairly long process.

@Mrskcam Oh I’m so sorry Hun :(

Very jealous of everyone going off on sunny holidays!! We don’t have much planned this bank holiday at all; I’m using it as an excuse to have a real selfish weekend! Booked a few gym classes, a facial, appointment to get my nails done and me and DH are going for dinner tomorrow night - I actually can’t wait!!

ELW85 · 24/05/2019 15:19

@MrsEG - that sounds like a great weekend!

Everyone’s plans sound lovely - have a fantastic weekend all; I’m off to try and abstain from POAS until Monday 😳

Dollywilde · 24/05/2019 15:20

@MrsKCam I 100% hold that to be true, I've lost some lovely underwear to that rule in the past!

@ELW85 I'll hold out with you Smile - I have to, DH has hid the tests!

ELW85 · 24/05/2019 15:47

@Dollywilde - Deal!! Everything crossed for a lovely weekend topped off with some BFPs!

Lozzlepop · 24/05/2019 15:50

@purplefig looking good and sounds like you have covered those bases, fingers crossed! Have a fab weekend!

@ELW85 @Dollywilde stay strong ladies you got this!!

ValidUser · 24/05/2019 15:55

@KatBeCool the eggs were never the issue - the tube is. Great to have one on the correct side, though! 🤞😊

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ValidUser · 24/05/2019 15:56

Thanks @FlapJackered!

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ValidUser · 24/05/2019 15:57

And @MrsH497. Spamming up this place with my multiple replies! 😂

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Kiza · 24/05/2019 16:17

Hi,
Came across this thread and wow you're a lovely chatty bunch so thought I'd drop in 🤪 although not sure I'll be able to keep up with the speed of your convos but I'll try!
Stats: 38
TTC: #1
Cycle 5
Miscarriage 2 years ago and CP in April
5dpo and have a 16 day LP so a looonng wait for AF 🤦🏼‍♀️🥴

Lozzlepop · 24/05/2019 16:41

@Kiza welcome to the madness ☺️ sorry to hear about your MC and CP a few of us on here have experienced losses so know what its like. Oh the fun of the TWW.

The OH is out tonight and I am looking forward to a night of cleaning the house- what have I become 😂

ELW85 · 24/05/2019 16:46

@Lozzlepop - thank you! I’ve been remembering when every waking second wasn’t consumed with thinking about where I am in my cycle - it’s nice!! I might try and revert to that this weekend :) x

Kiza · 24/05/2019 16:50

@Lozzlepop yeah it seems to be a really mixed group with people at lots of different stages