TTC after MC - July 2020 (Thread 7)

[VP91x]

Hey ladies,
I'm missing loads of testing days, so just let me know your updated days if you have one and I'll make a note xx

BFP list❤️

@Hayleylou89
@1990EM
@Tink20058
@mumoftwobeauts
@DontStandSoClose
@peonyrose87
@Ejb86
@Girlmum83
@Dipsy77
@DBTJ
@SmileyT
@ManchNic
@Niisa

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@fafi- 17th July
@2020wish- 17th July
@fafi- 18th July
@HE88- 19th July
@Rainbowhope11- 20th July
@GraceG26- 20th July
@HopeForRainbowbaby- 21st July
@Renna- 22nd July (?)
@Diorissimo1985- 26th July
@VP91x- 26th July
@Rb486- 30th July
@Wishingfornumber2- August?
@Northernsoul90- not testing
@Sallyjo27
@bxiiboo
@Pugprincess
@Jazper
@elliew818
@AC2020
@Eli2020
@littletandme
@MichT4
@Banbi
@busby85
@Re6ecc4
@Bellabubble
@Chickoletta
@Lollol86
@Firevie
@Sjk89
@Emsnewmum
@stayinghopeful92x
@chloedancer897
@Lollol86
@MrsK21
@Rebecca1992

Update from me CD20, 3DPO (I think) 🥰.. Nothing going on at the moment, will wait impatiently for the next week xx

@Northernsoul90 I use cb with fmu too, I thought you were supposed to do this way

@Girlmum83 omg I actually shed a tear reading your post, so beautifully written. Love your scan pictures. Best of luck to you and wishing you a healthy pregnancy. I totally understand why you are coming off all pregnancy forums x

@Lollol86 Yes well I thought that as well and then I've also read otherwise but I've just check the CB website and that says fmu so we've been doing it right ☺️

@Girlmum83 What a beautifully put post, you've made me all emotional! Totally understand you wanting and needing to take a step away from forums. Your scan pictures are gorgeous 💖. Congratulations again and I'm wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months and all the best for the future xxx

@Girlmum83 💕💕💕 this is beautiful. Congratulations and I am sending all the love, luck and health for you over the next few months.
Thank you for your support and inspirational story. Good luck lovely xx

@Northernsoul90 CB are meant to be FMU, it's the cheapies that they say not to. Don't worry about the fade - it'll be diluted and I'm with you on the resistance to dehydrate - especially in this sun!

@MrsK21 I hope they do too, but I just don't know what to expect this cycle so like you I'm trying to take a more chilled routine approach and hope I catch it. Nearer my normal ovulation I'll make more effort to do them at work and stuff but at the moment it's too difficult refusing drinks and taking a pot to the loo. I'll end up with a wee infection holding it 😂
It's amazing how different you feel knowing you have tests. This cycle will either end with AF and tests, or another bean. I know which I'd prefer but mentally it makes it easier knowing either way, there's progress

xx

@MichT4 unfortunately lunch was 3 Jaffa cakes today in between meetings 😂 ready to get home and have a meal. How was your day? x

@VP91x nice busy day which flew by which is what I wanted so I can't complain, what did you get up to in the sun? x

@2020wish yeah I'd definitely speak to your Dr and see if they will sign you off, companies aren't allowed to penalise you regardless of how much time you take off with pregnancy related issues, it's illegal. Just make sure you go in with a clear reason why you don't want to go to work like anxiety or something because I think now shielding is over they some GPs are getting a bit tight with sick notes 🙄

@MrsK21 id say try and get up at the same time but within the same hour is generally fine 👌🏾

Ahh that's amazingly good news but understand removing yourself... all the very best with the rest of your pregnancy @Girlmum83 xx

@SmileyT your lunch sounds similar to mine. I had a chocolate hobnob and an orange club. I really need to get better at preparing lunch again. Or getting off my bum and going to the shop xx

@Northernsoul90 never thought there was such a thing as cycles numbering 40 + etc! What a steep learning curve this has been. Pre MC I'd never even realised OPKs existed, all the various hormone names, testing times etc. I think a few of us on here can get degrees in endocrinology at this rate lol

@Girlmum83 your post has made me so emotional. Best wishes to you for the next few months and I hope your twins arrive safe and sound xxx

@MichT4 oh the thought of holding my wee gives me nightmares, I've had a UTI before from not going to the loo on time and the thought of that is putting me right off OPKs. Could be why I've never had a peak OPK - I drink like a fish!

@SmileyT thank you for the advice on the temping. I'll persist with it for now and see how I get on but will keep an eye out for a reasonably priced AVA too. I'm really trying my hardest to make TTC feel less process driven (but failing miserably lol)

@1990EM totally understandable ... I’m very concerned myself... but feel safer with u ladies and knowing I can rejoin at anytime if god forbids I have to leaves. Even if you make a ‘fake’ fb so u don’t have to reactivate ur old one. But you can let me know x

@chloedancer897 after ovulation xx

@Girlmum83 amazing pictures!!! I wish u all the best and healthy happy rest of ur 9 months x

@2020wish unfortunately not cause it was through agency and they were good enough to keep me on during lockdown so I just put up and shut up.
@chloedancer897 hospital warned me my first period after mc is likely to be heavier. I flood day one anyway so I’m dreading that.
@Northernsoul90 I know what you mean about worrying if ovulation or af will come on time, I’m anxious about it too. @MrsK21 I hope yours comes soon it must be driving you mad, well done for trying to keep busy xx

@Girlmum83 all the best and take good care xxx

@MrsK21 I know I think we could all gain PHDs in the field 🙈

@Pugprincess I just hope everything settles to normal and I get some kind of proper cycle back soon...I hope yours goes back soon too 🙏🏼

@Girlmum83 prayers and best wishes as you go forward! What a lovely post. Your babies are beautiful. Much love xx

@MichT4 haha, that is definitely it. Stupid things, and the amount of money I've spent on them 😩 they must make a killing in general!

@Northernsoul90 haha that made me laugh with the boob thing, the things we do🙈 yeah definitely can't wait to bin all TTC things!

@Firevie as the other ladies said I think it is quite normal for it to be a bit stop start for a couple of weeks whilst everything settles xx

@MrsK21 thank you so much. Yeah it is best to do it at the same time but, I normally temp between 5-6am at the latest. Usually, there isn't too much variation! Xx

@chloedancer897 I hope you're okay lovely, that doesn't sound very pleasant. Keep topped up with some painkillers and hopefully it goes soon. I think it is normal to have heavier periods especially the first couple xx

@SmileyT ah no, only jaffas for lunch! Bet you're starving. Hope you have a yummy dinner. We spent the afternoon in the wildlife park which was lovely in the weather 🥰. Xx

@Girlmum83 such gorgeous scan pics! Wishing you all the very best with your pregnancy. Take care of yourself❤️xx

Ladies, I think I'm getting a urine infection. Do you always need to get antibiotics to clear it? I haven't had one in years! Last time I remember having tablets Xx

@VP91x oh no 😭
Antibiotics are best, but you can try and flush it out. They say cranberry juice is good - it's how I found out I was allergic 😂 xx

@VP91x Oh no they are the worst 😫 I have heard cranberry juice can work I haven't tried it myself though, have always just rang the docs for antibiotics xx

I had them recurrent from about 17 years of age @VP91x , the powders are the absolute best for treating them. You can get them off the shelf in most supermarkets. You won't need antibiotics unless it's not shifting after a few days.
Powders come in a pack of 6, taken over two days. One sachet of powder usually subsides it for me then you need to continue the course x

@MichT4 @Northernsoul90 @Jazper thank you so much ladies. Any particular brand? Or all okay? I'll go and grab some this evening. So uncomfortable! Xx

@Jazper how have you been getting on? Xx

@VP91x any brand. You can also get the sachets that you mix with water, they are actually for UTIs and are normally cranberry flavoured.
Also, it's rank, but bicarbonate soda mixed with water takes the sting out. But it's awful so last resort there.
I also found sitting in a warm bath helps xx

And thank you for the new bus @VP91x , i'm keeping my distance at the moment but I do pop in and keep up with you all, just not obsessively like I previously was doing! Relieved for you that the SI seems to have worked this month! Fingers crossed that was IB!!! 😍 please do keep including me in the threads. I aren't leaving. Just trying to keep my head above water xx

@Northernsoul90 , really pleased to hear you got the negative test you've been desperate to see.

@MichT4 , thinking of you. You have been so strong going through another mc and keeping up with work. You should be so proud of yourself.

@SmileyT , little bean is starting put! Yey! Try to relax and don't be afraid to join those pregnancy forums. You are PREGNANT! Enjoy it 🥰

@MichT4 thank you ❤️ will grab some tonight hopefully won't need the bicarb 😂. How was work? Xx