TTC Baby no1. The crazy lot. Thread 2!!

[CAG14]

New thread!!

Please tag anyone else I've missed as I have a terrible memory

@stabal
@mia1985x
@lt103
@lma27
@pippy20
@leobaby
@faith82
@butterfly5291
@stepmumsw5
@lozz22
@beckyBP
@crayon7
@jadeb1995
@nellyk84

@Livvi2021

Hahaha the dreams chats have made me chuckle! I've had so many weird dreams in the past. Sexy dreams about celebrities and strangers and friends ha! Never the DH though lol. Also have had a lot of dreams that I'm trying to poop/pee and people are watching me so I can't lol (had one about cork colleagues watching me poop once and don't know why but I told them and they were in hysterics) became a bit of an office joke lol.

Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting this month, some of the signs are looking really hopeful. Sending lots of baby dust your way! ✨✨

Took another test this morning...don't think even DH can dispute this one...I got my BFP! 😁😁😁

Congrats!!!!

@Livvi2021 congrats!!! That's amazing!

@Stabal oh that is just horrible. Do you have anything nice planned this weekend to take your mind off of things?

@CAG14 no nothing planned. Maybe go and see my sisters tomorrow evening for a bit. But given I've just soaked through 3 pads in about 50 minutes and vomited, I'm glad I'm doing nothing 🤢

@Livvi2021 congratulations!

@Stabal so sorry xx

I had super strange dreams which I never do and was hoping it's good sign for me but not hopeful now. AF still didn't show but sure on her way.

I am spotting since 8dpo till today 13 dpo which is strange for me too but bfns so just want to get on and go to another cycle

@Crayon7 I'm so sorry. I know how horrible these few days are of waiting for the next cycle

Yeah it is a bit of a limbo😞

Hoping we will get out BFPs soon @Stabal❤️🤞🏻🤞🏻

@Stabal that really sucks. I don't know where you find your strength from to keep us all going and being so helpful! Hope you feel better for your wine and roast later.
@Livvi2021 told you it was real!!! Congratulations! I think I'm going to try pre seed as I don't seem to get any CM even though I take omega 3 supplements too.

@butterfly5291 without sounding like a negative Nancy, I've had a bit of a tough life. I've learned to bring myself out of situations that would otherwise cause me to crumble and be left drowning in self pity. I'm not where I want to be in life because my mental health held me back after I got my degree but I'm proud I climbed my way out of a dark place and I'm still here. I want my child to have a safe and happy life and I want to them to experience all the little moments that brought me joy and got me through. So I think all I've been through has given me empathy for others, especially those going through what I've been/going through too. So I'm happy to be here and support you all and help when I can!

@butterfly5291 was evening primrose for cm too? Maybe worth looking at. I will be trying it myself next cycle I guess you take it up to ovulation Time and stop 🤷🏻‍♀️

Preseed didn't work for me but I still will try couple more cycles as it was on offer on amazon so I stocked up

@Crayon7 evening primrose can affect your cycle so be cautious. Omega 3 isn't known to affect it but also helpful for cm so that's why I've just stuck to that. Also if you're taking coq10 you need to take it with an oil to help its absorption so omega 3 is best there!

Thanks! I only just bought coq10 and primrose so didn't take yet good to know

@Stabal well I for one think you're amazing!

Still got this constant queasy feeling, not enough that I could be sick but definitely not shifted all week. Think there's still a chance I could be pregnant even though temp dipped and BFN on FRER this morning?

@CAG14 thank you!!!

@Stabal so sorry to hear about your awful AF experience and with everything you've been through, you are such an inspiration! Im crossing my everything for you that you are blessed with all you want in life as you are such a kind brave person and deserve it!

@butterfly5291 thank you!! Pre seed is supposed to be good when lacking in cm as it acts as the perfect environment to help the sperm along and help to live longer. (Good pH level)

@Crayon7 did you use the internal application too? We used both for internal and external use...used loads lol and then made sure to lay down for 30 mins after...sorry about your bfns and annoying AF's antics!

I wanted to know people's option on herbal teas? I normally drink earl grey but want to avoid caffeine and don't like caffeine free tea. I love herbal teas but I've read loads of conflicting advice. I've read you shouldn't have liquorice root but all herbal teas seem to have them. On the pukka website it says all teas are safe to drink throughout Pg basically, but if that's the case why is there stuff about not having peppermint or raspberry leaf till 2nd/3rd tri? And also fennel I've read you shouldn't have, but pukka sells them and claims them safe for consumption...any thoughts/opinions? Worst case I'll just drink hot water with lemon...but I do like a herbal tea

I tried evening primrose oil this cycle too and def helped with cm. but you can only take it up til ovulation then stop as otherwise it can cause problems with implantation

Sharp abdo pains and started spotting this afternoon. Not a lot just sl brown. Think af will be here tomorrow or soon despite my high temp.
Think this is the first month I’ve been absolutely Gutted. Don’t even want to say to oh. He’s just asking what’s wrong and why I’m quiet and I just made something up. I really thought this month might be it 😢

@Livvi2021 yes internal and this was 2nd cycle using it

@butterfly5291 @Livvi2021 thank you both!
@Livvi2021 I drank decaf green tea and decaf coffee when I was pregnant so can't advise fully but I can say that I know herbal teas can be used for reproductive issues. The raspberry leaf and peppermint can mess with your hormones which will be why they're not meant to be drank while pregnant. At one stage when my PCOS was bad about 8 years ago I used raspberry leaf tea to help with cramps. It softens the cervix which obviously isn't good if you're early in your pregnancy but is actually helpful nearer full term to help with labour!

@LT103 awww bless you. I want to give you all a big hug. Please let your OH know how you're feeling though, it's good to explain your emotions around all this 💕

I think it really helps to be able to talk things through on here with people going through the same stuff. I haven’t told anyone else that we’re ttc. Not family or friends tho my oh told one of his best friends which I’m totally ok with. I just feel like no one else gets it. Thank you @stabal and I will talk to him later or tomorrow when I know I won’t turn into a blubbering mess.
I love seeing all the bfps on here tho. Keeps me positive that it will happen eventually x

@LT103 only my side of the family knew but they didn't know just how long. OHs family only know because of the miscarriage. That's really sweet that your OH has told a friend, that shows how much he wants it. My OH actually told a few of his friends when we miscarried which I was very surprised at as he's very much a private person so I knew just how much it had gotten to him by doing that and they really did support him when I wasn't strong enough to support the both of us. Until you can get the words out just go in for a cuddle with him and maybe what needs to be said will come from that. Allow the tears if you need them x

@LT103 you can always talk to us but we can only give virtual hugs he can give you real ones

Thank you so much guys. Oh still working jut now but I will try and chat to him later

@Stabal thanks for the advice!

@LT103 so sorry you feel like this. I know how horrible that gutted feeling is ☹️ sometimes it's easier to talk to others going through a similar thing before the oh isn't it. My DH is so logical and straight forward thinking he doesn't always help when I'm feeling emotionally sad about something as he just tries to rationalise it when all I wanna do is cry and vent xx