TTC first baby thread 24

[Anny27]

Hi ladies,

Setting up the new thread for us as we approaching the end of the old one!

@whatsthecraic91
@validuser
@lozzlepop
@orangeloo
@timswifey
@MIW01
@1990shopefulftm
@lottiepink

And a few others who I can't remember their username from memory so please tag yourself :D

Thank you for all the well wishes but unfortunately I think it was a chemical - i had 3 tests with faint lines from 11-12dpo and then this morning at 13dpo literally a blank test 😭😭 nevermind, onwards and upwards. That'll teach me for testing early.

Sorry that AF arrived @Tocaden - I think @Kiza has tried acupuncture

@Anny27 oh no I'm so sorry. Hope you're okay x

Bit gutted but I never truly believed it so not totally sad! I am 13dpo and usually I spot 12-13dpo and then period starts 14dpo but not had any spotting yet which makes me think it probs was a chemical. Not sure so guess will just focus on next month!

I guess I am hoping for a December baby now!

Forgot to tag you @whatsthecraic91

P.s thanks @Larrydavid 💗 wasnt to be this time but hopefully soon! Hope you and baby are doing well xx

Hope you're ok @Anny27

They've told me to go back for a scan on Saturday.

I tried to give some feedback to the nurse on duty that I would have appreciated some warning as to how much pain I might experience when I was scanned last week.

She just said I had the ward's phone number why didn't I call or come in if it was that bad. I tried to explain that I would have wanted to stay at home but just wished I had been more informed.

She just didn't get it. All I need is a healthcare professional to offer the slightest bit of emotional warmth and maybe say 'I'm so sorry this has happened to you'.

Am I asking too much here?

Aww @Anny27 I'm so sorry 😩 is maybe test again tomorrow morning just to confirm a blank test? Or will that be mental torture?
@ToCaden I went to reflexology twice a month when TTC. We went hell for leather at it with crystals and aromatherapy etc every time too, I had it during my period and during my predicted ovulation day too.
@timswifey I completely get what you mean, when I was bleeding heavy last weekend the out of hours dr was extremely cold and matter of fact. I think SOME (not all) medical staff have hardened themselves when it comes to these sorts of situations.

Finally got our bedroom done and it looks amazing I can't stop looking at it 😂 my first ever go at DIY and I'm very proud of myself. To top it off AF has cleared off so we will be breaking our new room in tonight 🤣😝

@Anny27 I'm hoping for a December baby too! Some people try to avoid it but I think it would be so lovely & an amazing Christmas pressie!!

@timswifey hope you're okay x

@FarmerWantsABaby how are you today? has it properly sunk in yet?

@ToCaden sorry AF got you ☹️

Hey ladies, mind if I join. First time trying to conceive. 32 years old x

Evening ladies!

@Anny27 so sorry to hear it not to be this month ❤️ Hope you are ok!

@FarmerWantsABaby I totally get your reservations and I know how scary a time this is, sending lots of love your way!

@timswifey sorry to hear there is still retained tissues and about your experience - I find that when you go to the EPU it can be very clinical, I sometimes wonder if they put in a front as they actually find it upsetting to?!

@whatsthecraic91 woohoo sounds like a double win! What colour did you go for?

So I secured my bridesmaids today, woohoo so happy it’s been such a lovely day ❤️ Hope everyone has had a great weekend!

@whatsthecraic91 glad you have something to keep you busy for a while now 😂 dont know if it has sunk in yet, still feel weird about it all, and scared to get excited. But I'm feeling the odd cramp in my tummy still and a little nauseous but not as bad as yesterday. My mouth is always full of salvia I feel rotten 😂 and I'm bloated and I'm not to do any exercise for the next two weeks so I feel massive and rotten 😭 I wish this weather would calm down so I could at least go walking!!

@Anny27 sorry to hear this, are you in the process of consultants/investigations etc? I wasn't sure if you said you'd had a chemical before. Sending you a hug

@Lozzlepop that sounds so exciting and lovely to ask people to be your bridesmaid and they can now officially join in on some of the planning.

@whatsthecraic91 haha sounds like a great achievement and a great way to celebrate 😄

@ToCaden I had a course of Accupuncture, it didn't result in BFP but it certainly regulated my cycles like clockwork! 6 months later since the Accupuncture and they are starting to go weird again so it works in some way. I'm currently having a mix of hypnotherapy and reflexology.

@timswifey you've had a crappy experience of some of the medical staff, some are great but some are just plain awful!

Chilled out weekend after being released from Coronavirus 'quarantine' Thursday & Friday. 4dpo and in the wonderful TWW 🙄

@Lozzlepop we (well I 😂) picked grey and blush, it's a bit girly for DP but I absolutely love it 😁 ahh now exciting, dress shopping next then?

@FarmerWantsABaby I would take feeling shit as a good sign 😂 it will all be worth it!! I know, well yesterday it was lovely with us! Spring has arrived and I am in the fertiliser business so work will be keeping me busy too! Have you any lambs yet?

@Kiza the coronavirus thing has got quite scary hasn't it 😓 I've brought my own hand sanitizer pump bottle for my desk! I'm quite glad I have no trips booked this year.

@whatsthecraic91 because we are so high up I have woken up to snow every morning the last two weeks nearly! No lambs yet, due to start next week but you never know what might happen by then! Had to buy separate wash baskets and boxes with lids for him to store his farming clothes, boots etc as I'm not allowed to handle them. The boot room is out of bounds 😬 the lengths people go to get out of the lambing 😂 all joking aside I'll miss being involved this year. But I won't miss men dropping in and out of our house for tea!

Morning ladies 14dpo, no period yet but guess she is on her way soon!

@timswifey ahh that's tough :( I have to say that my EPU were very kind and considerate however when I called my midwives to cancel by next appointment because of my miscarriage they didnt say sorry just a cheery "thanks for letting us know". I agree with @lozzlepop perhaps they protect their own emotions or dont want to set people off by being too sympathetic. A little compassion wouldnt go a miss though haha

@FarmerWantsABaby I will wait to see if AF arrives in the next few days and if she is even later I will do another test.

@Kiza thanks lovely! I havent had one before, had a MMC in Novemver and as we have 'only" been trying since June 2019 and are 28 they wont look into anything for a while longer I think!

@lozzlepop thanks 💗how exciting - how many bridesmaids are you having?

@KrissyMB welcome :) is this your first cycle?

@whatsthecraic91 ooh that sounds lovely! I love blush and grey!!

Hello, hope I can join this thread!

Today I took what could be my last contraceptive pill for a long time! I was on Logynon (two-hormone pill where the dosage changes over the packet), and have just finished my last packet, so after my withdrawal bleed I guess I'll be in the running? I'm well aware that it can take a while for the cycle to settle down and am not expecting anything to happen immediately, but still, TTC is starting and of love to lurk!

Or hopefully anyway... We're expecting to exchanges contracts on a house move this week and if that doesn't happen I'll start another pill packet, as technically everything could fall through and I don't want to be stuck in moving hell whilst pregnant, but fingers crossed!

@Anny27 yes it is :)

Hi @CoalCraft welcome 🥰

I think some women don't even ovulate during their first month off the pill. So yea my advice would be to keep it chilled until you get your first proper period after your withdrawal bleed.

Exciting times! Hormonal birth control affects our cycles so so much I would be extremely careful about going back on after stopping. It may take a good few months to conceive anyway. Sorry, not trying to bombard with unsolicited advice but the more time you are free from artificial hormones the more fertile you'll be.

Sending love x

Also @CoalCraft good luck with exchanging contracts. The whole house-buying process is so stressful isn't it! It took me and hubby about 18 months to find a house and successfully purchase it.

Hello @Lottiepink not at all. It just goes to show how rife the misinformation is atm. There is overwhelming evidence to support that low carb is protective, preventing diabetes and improving things for those who have it. I think the research you re referring to is based on a study in mice which are herbivorous animals not designed to eat keto. Studies in rats, which are omnivorous and of course, humans, show very different results. I have a degree in biochemistry so I do understand some of the mechanisms which helps. And just on a logical level it makes sense. Carbohydrate are what raise blood sugar and cause I insulin to be released. Carbohydrates all break down into sugar. If you reduce them then you will have less sugar in your body. Type 1s carb count for this very reason. I hope that makes sense?

@timswifey

Thanks for the good wishes and the advice, I do appreciate it! I'm definitely not planning on coming off and then going back on; either we'll exchange on the house during this withdrawal week and start TTC, or I'll start a new pill packet on schedule and take the whole thing so that from my body's point of view there's no break in the usual cycle of 21 days on, 7 off.

Tbh I kinda regret ever going on hormonal BC but it is what it is! I just try to read the stories where people get pregnant straight away after stopping them and avoid the ones where it takes ages, haha

A huge good luck to everyone here for whenever you're next testing xx

@coalcraft that's funny because that's what I do too :) I only want to read the positive stories and convince myself I might be one of those people!

@KrissyMB & @coalcraft welcome and good luck with your journey's
I'm also a newbie. AF has officially buggered off and ovulation is due at the weekend if my tracker app is to be believed. So looks like i'm definitely on the TTC bandwagon now.

@FarmerWantsABaby i'm sending good thoughts your way.

Welcome @Hankychief @KrissyMB @CoalCraft ☺️

@Anny27 oh I see, I would still log this as 2 mc, I did with my chemical and our consultant said it's good to mention it if you get to investigation stage.
It's odd that you still don't have any AF symptoms...

@FarmerWantsABaby sounds beautiful seeing blanket snow every morning but I imagine having to go out in it to work must be bloody hard work!

5dpo and I feel like @Anny27 symptom spotting has rubbed off on me! 😆 sore boobs (but that could be DOMS from the gym) a nauseas feeling after dinner (could be due to eating too much) and had to have a nap at 5pm (could be due to working out on an empty stomach at 1pm after being at work since 6.30am).
All in all I don't think I have any worthy symptoms 😄

Welcome newbies 👋🏼

@Anny27 any sign of AF yet?

@FarmerWantsABaby aww lovely! You must be right and high to have had so much snow! Awk I know but at least you won't have to get up in the middle of the night etc 😊 how does your DP feel about having to wash his own clothes 😂 that's great you'll not have to be endlessly making cups of tea - just for yourself! When is your next scan again?