TTC First Baby Thread 19

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@1990shopefulftm
@Alltheusersnamesaregone
@cupcakesandglitter
@starkid
@Dollywilde
@ELW85
@FlapJackered
@ImMeantToBeWorking
@LikeTheFruit
@orangeloo
@MrsEG
@MrsH497

I'm sure I've forgotten some. I'll tag more!

@XjustagirlX I’ve never heard that before! I know for me, I drink loads of water during the day so testing in the evening would be pointless, it would be so diluted. Also 9DPO is early to test; if it turns out not to be AF maybe test again in a few days?

@Daisydoodles92 I know how you feel! We haven’t tried this month at all, taking the month off as advised but you do have those horrible thoughts of ‘but what if this would be the month??’ - I’m just accepting the fact that doctors wouldn’t tell you to have the break if there wasn’t a decent reason for it (I’ve heard about your uterine lining needing to re-thicken, etc). Also, psychologically I really think the month away gives you time to really process what has happened. Then you can throw everything at it next cycle :) xx

@Daisydoodles92 another thing my useless GP never told me! I don't even feel like AF is due and some cramps the other day and was convinced she was on way.

@MrsEG I really hope so. Seems to feel like I'm surrounded by pregnant people!!

@Lozzlepop that did make me smile!

Xx

Well ladies, in a totally unrelated (to TTC) post, we got to bring Caroline home today!!

@ELW85 Adorable She is too cute!

@ELW85 awwwe too cute what a darling bun xx

@MrsEG - and she’s a total little cuddle monster! :)
I hope first-date anniversary weekend is going well?

@MrsH497 - thank you, she’s so adorable!! Are you feeling any better? I hope so :) xx

@ELW85 I had my nails done and DH is home so had a gin and a cuddle xx

@MrsH497 - ah that’s great! I hope you have a lovely evening - and add my virtual hugs in if it helps :) xx

Heaviest AF ever! Back on my injections today.

How is everyone?

@ELW85 loving Caroline!

@ELW85 It was fab! He booted me out to cook and set up the dining room with flowers and candles; bottle of fizz and a can of Fanta Grape (my fave) waiting as soon as I got home! Food was soo so good but there was so much of it we had to go for a nap afterwards like a couple of pensioners 🙈 Just finding something on Netflix for the evening now! Perfection :)

@ValidUser Ouch!! As if AF isn’t bad enough! Good luck with this cycle :)

@MrsH497 sounds lovely - I love getting my nails done :) enjoy that gin!!

@LindyMoe I'm not sure, you could always speak to GP, maybe do a water sample make sure it's nothing to worry about. Although when I was pregnant I had some lower back pain, I have a retroverted uterus, but I really doubt this would happen straight after ovulation x
@MrsEG I knew you would relate, I've seen similarities in a lot of your posts and like you say so weird to not be trying after all this. I know what you mean, it really is (strangely) giving me some head space though. Kind of dreading when the time comes and it's back to charting and that terrible TWW!
@MrsH497 I was under my local early pregnancy unit for a while so I got most of my advice from them. GPs deal with so many things I don't think they are as clued up about MC. How long were your cycles before and when did you get your negative pg test?
I ordered some cheap opks just to keep an eye in things and because I was charting before miscarriage my cycle has been like clockwork. It's 22 days post procedure today, I always ovulate around cd 19/20, so after a couple days for my HCG to go down I think 🤞 my cycle is on track to be standard for me.
Ohh @ELW85 how cute!

Ah, thank you @ValidUser! How are you feeling back on the injections?
Onwards and upwards to a new cycle :)

@MrsEG - how lovely! What a thoughtful way to celebrate and I’m totally with you on the Nana naps, haha!
We’ve just started S5 of Black Mirror but it’s not really date night viewing

Thanks @daisydoodles92 - she’s a little sweetheart!

@Daisydoodles92 unfortunately I was in Florida pretty much as soon as I got my bfp and miscarried there. My EPU wouldn't see me without a gp referral who wouldn't refer without a physical consultation. Honestly have been treated awfully by gp. My cycles were 30 days before the MC, which happened on the 17th May and I got a negative test on 26th May. I probably started the MC before the 17th as I had bleeding and spotting for about a week before then

@ELW85 thank you for the virtual hug was so proud of not crying for a good few days and today just got to me xx

@MrsH497 - you’re welcome and just be kind to yourself; you’ve been through a lot and you just have to deal with it in your own time and way xx

@Daisydoodles92 I relate completely! I’ve actually worn my Ava again the last two weeks just to get some data back in to it and the dreaded wait for the temp each morning isn’t particularly welcomed!! Fingers crossed it happens quickly for us both :) Like you I’ve quite enjoyed the month off, not second guessing everything!

@ELW85 We ended up watching Always Be My Maybe and it was fab - naturally there was a heavily pregnant main character (they’re everywhere!!) but really funny - would definitely recommend! How was Caroline’s first night?

@MrsH497 GPs are fairly hopeless; I was under the EPU who were great.
I think you’ve had the real misfortune of being away when it happened but if you do have any questions just ask. 4-6 weeks for AF to return is normal and mine have usually taken 5. Still waiting for this one x

A bit annoyed the morning - my BBT temp has gone up again so I guess my theory that AF would come this weekend is wrong. Have had cramps since Thurs and I’m much better now so I can’t quite suss it out but I’m hopeful it will be in the next week. It was 4 weeks yesterday since the MC so it could easily take another week or so yet, but it’s so bloody frustrating!

Is anyone still testing today?

Hope there are nice Fathers Day plans - were all getting together as a big family unit for a ‘Sunday lunch’ of homemade pizzas and brownies!!! Makes a nice change from a roast!x

@ELW85 so glad to see Caroline is home with you, she is just adorable!

@ValidUser sorry that AF is being a little bitch! Onwards and upwards for the next cycle!

@MrsH497 lovely, a bit of pampering always brightens my spirits. Hope you enjoyed the gin!

@MrsEG aww that sounds lovely, what a fantastic hubby you have! ☺️

How was everyone’s Saturday’s? We needed up at the in laws to drop down a Father’s Day present and never left until 10:30 🤦🏽‍♀️ DP has a few wines despite saying he was off the booze but luckily we managed to DTD in the afternoon 😂 so SMEP continues 👌🏻 OPKs still negative but have a feeling I’m due to OV around Tuesday based on pre MC cycles! Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday 😃

Morning all!

Thanks for the film tip, @MrsEG and Caroline’s first night was loud (her and other bunny were thumping in communication) but fine :) she looks pretty chilled this morning!

I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday - we’re going to the beach near us as it’s a glorious day - going to have some nice pan-Asian food :)

@ELW85 Caroline 😍😍😍 what a cutie!!

Thanks @MrsEG and @Lozzlepop and @ELW85! (And anyone I've missed.)

I'm feeling positive. I'll keep being healthy and looking after myself. DH is wonderful and I have supportive friends.

The meds aren't too bad. Seeing my gynaecologist soon.

Minor windfall at work (getting course money back), so that'll be good for the IVF fund!

@Validuser, I love your positive attitude. Still got everything crossed that you get your bfp soon. Good news about the windfall too! Xxxx

Hi Ladies, been a bit quite last couple of days due to moving house and thank goodness we had a 3 hour break from the rain whilst loading and unloading the van!

@MrsEG that sounds so lovely what your DH did for you, such a sweet gesture too! I've not come across grape Fanta so may have to keep my eye out!

@MrsH497 Sorry to hear you were having a rough day yesterday. My first MC took around 6-7 weeks for AF to come back, it's awful though as you say you just want to start feeling 'normal' again. How are you feeling today?

@ValidUser Ahhh that sucks about your AF being so heavy! How's it today? And yeah great news about the minor windfall ☺️

I'm now at the beginning of my TWW, we tried so hard to stick to SMEP this month but with moving it threw us out a little, oh well fingers crossed!
My sister gave birth to her adorable baby boy last weekend and I'm so ecstatic for her but just know that when I cuddle him next week it'll be a combination of pure love and joy mixed with a tinge of sadness and the wonderings of 'when will I have my own bundle of joy to cuddle'

@ValidUser - you really do have such an awesome attitude and it’s great that you’ve got a wonderful support network in place :)
Pleased to hear you’re doing well!

@purplefig - she’s so cute! She’s a proper little cuddle monster 😂

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday! We’re not long in from the coast - full and sleepy (as Sunday’s should be!)

Hi all this is my first cycle trying. Any advice?