TTC First Baby Thread 21

[Lottiepink]

Hope you all don't mind me starting this one off, but last one was nearly full... already,
Hi to all the newbies ☺️ sorry for everyone I missed, just went through some of the recents, so please mark your place 😊
I try to keep up mused but it moves so fast 🤣

@LokiCat
@AysLon
@LikeTheFruit
@ValidUser
@MrsH497
@ELW85
@Lozzlepop
@Larrydavid
@Anny27
@macbless
@MIW01

Thank you @Nadeynade. Hoping I can move forwards with some happy news soon :)

@XjustagirlX - really sorry to hear about AF. This cycle we kind of did it every other day leading to Ov and I actually think it helped. Everyone is different though :)

@Lottiepink thanks for the invite!!

@Lozzlepop good luck. For everything crossed for you!

Welcome newbies. X

@ELW85 that's totally fair, I don't blame you. Will you get a scan today? Tbh I didn't fully believe it or get my hopes up before my early scan either, and I didn't have any issues like bleeding so it's totally understandable. I'm feeling alright thanks, just a bit queasy. Xx

@ELW85 Good luck today. Sorry to hear the spotting has increased. Is it enough to be in your underwear or just on wiping (no such thing as TMI here!). Just to say, as you are so early I don’t think they will scan you - please don’t be put out if you don’t. Even my consultants unit who wanted to get in there ASAP wouldn’t scan before 6.5 weeks. But I really hope they will do some bloods for you and repeat them to check your levels as that will be super reassuring for you at this stage - if they don’t mention it, I would be asking for it. Hoping for the best for you today xx

@purplefig - no, sadly not until next week I think but I’m hoping they might be able to do a quick check and see if it’s an active bleed or not.
Ooh have you had an early scan? How was it?
I’ve only felt nauseous twice so far, so I can imagine what it’s like to have it more consistently 🤢 xx

@MrsEG - hello lovely! So nice to hear from you :)
Thank you for the advice, as long as I get some blood HCGs, I’ll be content, to be honest.
It’s practically stopped again now, so it’s very confusing but it’s never been enough to reach underwear or need a pad. I could just ‘tell’ if you know what I mean?
Thank you so much for the lovely message - I hope you’re getting on ok? Xx

@ELW85 do you mean you prefer DTD every other day instead of everyday around ov?

@ELW85 That sounds promising! Yes I would push for HCG in that case, at least twice if not three. Just to see the rise. And then ask for a scan around the 6.5 week mark as at mine for that yolk sacs and HBs were present (any earlier you can’t see anything and it just causes more worry!)

I am fine, so tired and bloated and hungry, but generally okay. In limbo waiting for my next scan and I honestly don’t think I’ll feel really happy until I’m at 12 weeks if I’m honest but at 8+1 I feel I’m passed the half way mark finally! Still on lots of medication but it will all be worth it in the end.xx

Hi, sorry I haven't been around for the last month. I still see a couple of familiar names :) Which is nice for familiarity, but also of course not nice to see with regards to you still trying too...

I'm currently on Cycle 13, CD9, and will be starting up the OPKs again today. DH is giving a sample right when ovulation is meant to be, and can't 'perform' for 2 days before, so this fertile is likely to be a write off, but will do my best to get 2 goes in around that I hope! Then holiday for a week, should be good to chill out :)

@XjustagirlX - yeah, we always tried to do it every day leading up to Ov but this cycle we were a bit more relaxed (my chart from earlier shows when we DTD) and honestly, I think it helped with DH’s sperm count.

@MrsEG - thank you, so you think the colour/lightness of flow is a good sign?
It’s so great to hear how well you’re doing! It really is all worth it in the end :)
I totally get that you won’t properly relax until your 12 week scan though. Hopefully it flies over for you 🤞🏻 Xx

@Macbless sorry I just read your message on the other thread.
I know there have been a few ladies here who did SMEP recently and most have been successful, so may be the way forward fingers crossed. The only problem is pinpointing ovulation, which as you say is useful if you use OPKs and temping together. Hopefully AF can make a move quickly so we can make a start!!

@MrsH497 sorry to hear AF arrived. Enjoy those drinks!!

@Anny27 I really like it! It was so useful that the app updated straight away rather than me trying to input manually whilst half asleep. How did you find it?
So easy to start symptom spotting straight away!

@ELW85 thanks for those tips! It's a pretty good app from what I've seen so far so hopefully it'll be helpful this cycle!
Sorry the brown spotting is still there, but the fact that it is brown, you've still got dark lines and temps increasing it all does sound very positive!
I hope they do your blood tests so you can get some answers/reassurances. Will be thinking of you x

@XjustagirlX I'm sorry AF started! Your plan for next month sounds great, will most likely be doing similar as well :)

@starkid good to see you! How are you? Ah I hope you manage to catch it, but I hope is SA goes okay.
Holiday sounds good! Where are you off to?

@whatsthecraic91 welcome! sorry to hear that! I know sometimes they can feel the pressure. Could you maybe organise date night and make it quite relaxing and spontaneous?

@clolo welcome! The TWW does feel like it always drags, but chatting on here is quite helpful and keeping busy at work! I hope it goes fast for you 😊

@MrsEG @purplefig always lovely to see you both - I hope you're doing well 😊

@Lozzlepop I hope all went okay ❤️

@ELW85 yeah I had it at 8+2 as my symptoms kept coming and going (which is totally normal) but I was paranoid something was wrong. I'm glad I did it to be honest, as I've totally chilled out since. The nausea is...not fun. But far better than throwing up! I'll be thinking of you at 1.30pm, I really hope you get some reassurance.

@LokiCat @purplefig - thank you so much both :)
The twinges/light cramping has stopped and I think the spotting has (keep everything crossed for me) so now just onwards to the midwife.

@LokiCat - I totally love my Femometer but give me a shout if you have questions :)

@purplefig - I’m really pleased you got some reassurance from your scan! To be fair, there’s so much contradictory info out there about what you should and shouldn’t feel, it’s good to get checked!

Hey ladies, well unfortunately it wasn’t good news I am miscarrying 😔

I'm so so sorry to hear that @Lozzlepop I've been thinking about you all morning. I don't know what else to say. Be kind to yourself this weekend and next week xxx

@XjustagirlX sorry to hear your Af came. I’m CD4 now and so ready for it to be over and FW to arrive. That looks like a very active plan of DTD. Hope it works. I was thinking of starting CD8 and then trying to do it alternate days. My DP is away the weekend which looks like right before I ovulate but will just have to hope I ov on Monday and can catch the last few hours of the window. 🤪

Hope all the appointments today have gone well. Fingers crossed those temps stay high and the spotting stops xxx

@Lozzlepop I'm so, so sorry to hear that. It's not fair. Is your partner with you? xxx

@Lozzlepop I'm so so sorry lovely. I'm absolutely devastated for you, it's not fair at all. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better, but just know we're always here for you talk too. Take some time to yourself and with your DP ❤️

I am so sorry for you @Lozzlepop :(

This TTC journey can be so cruel. Thinking of you and your DP xxx

@Lozzlepop i’m So so sorry. So unfair. Hope you and your DP are together and supporting each other. Thinking of you xx

@Lozzlepop oh no I’m sorry to hear that. Big hugs x

@Lozzlepop I'm so sorry. So unfair x

Oh I'm so sorry @Lozzlepop sending love and hugs xxx

@Lozzlepop - oh darling I'm so sorry to hear that! Look after yourself in the coming days xxx

@LokiCat - thanks, we're off to Spain which should be a nice break xx

@Lozzlepop oh no I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you 💐