TTC Thread #3

[Daffodil21]

Continuing the previous thread:

TTC Thread #2 www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/3941503-ttc-thread-2

Hi everyone, just popping in to say hello and hope you are all well. Been quietly reading all your posts 😂 I'm still here 😂
I'm currently on a diet and also eating the rainbow as you put it @Daffodil21 kept putting off losing the pounds because I was gonna gain anyway but can't keep putting it off for something I don't know if and when it will happen and being healthier can only help with fertility. I haven't done OPKs this month because I'm trying to relax about it all and just see what happens, not really even trying to time dtd either.

Hey everyone how are you? Happy to see this chat is alive and well.

So I had previously counted this month out because DH went away for a trip and was going to be gone during my entire predicted fertile week. Surprisingly, I seemed to ovulate much later than expected, and we managed to DTD when he came back - 2 days before ovulation, day of, and day after. So hopefully we're in with a shot this month. It's our 5th month TTC. I feel ok so far, I felt really bad after AF last month but feeling better this month 😊 I'm 7dpo today.

@Bam27 I'm guilty of thinking the way you mentioned... putting off healthy eating because if I ever do get pregnant the pounds will pile back on again! It's such a silly way to think!

@acaciabluebell that's good! Sounds like your in with a chance to me!.. Yes it is and after a year of it I've piled on the pounds and just can't put it off anymore!

@Daffodil21 that's reassuring seeing the heartbeat hope all goes well at next scan. Have you had any more spotting? Did it just happen one time?

@Aokbaby it was reassuring for a day or two but I've seen a heartbeat before and it ended 4 days later, so I know anything could have changed since. I had lots of bleeding then though, but I'm not particularly looking forward to the next scan. I had a bit of brown when I wiped, I wouldn't have noticed it except I check the loo paper every time. I then had another tiny bit a few days later. Then again after the scan a bit too, but I was expecting that as it was internal. Time will tell I suppose.

@Bam27 @acaciabluebell I was the same as you, but actually losing a few lbs gave me something different to focus on. I actually do wish I had started sooner so I felt a bit better about myself now, but never mind! Fingers crossed for you both this month 🤞

Hey @bam27 and @aokbaby! Trying to convince husband to eat the rainbow, but now it's winter the call of crisps and sweets is strong! Cooking a lot of healthy meals, although promised him that now I'm in the tww, he can get a 'nice' takeaway. But I've definitely put on some weight since I've had to work from home!

@Daffodil21 well I have everything crossed for you!!!

@Tofu35 I'm the same, have put on a full stone since earlier this year, the takeaways call to me and it feels like the only treat we can give ourselves 🙈🙈

@Daffodil21 it has been a good distraction. Thanks, fingers crossed all goes well at your next scan, I'm sure it will
@Tofu35 my oh hardly eats any veg and definitely wouldn't participate in any diet🙄 he does eat a lot of fruit though.
@Aokbaby I've put on a stone as well!

@Bam27 my DH is the same. I did lots of reading up and apparently the antioxidants in berries, especially blueberries is good to improve sperm, so I used to make him a berry pot to take to work every day. He did actually eat it too!

I also put a stone on since lockdown 😳 I'm not sure there are many people who haven't!

Happy takeaway Friday everyone! Delivery driver has arrived so it's time to a non home cooked meal :)

@Tofu35 hope you enjoyed!! Where are you in your cycle today?

Around 6dpo, so perfect time for me to wonder about every twinge, bloat, and yawn! Scotland is getting battered with storm Aidan so it's a day for blankets and cheesy Halloween films!

How are you doing today?

@Tofu35 Aww enjoy your cheesy films this weekend 😁 I've had a wonderful 2 weeks annual leave with my husband and just coming up to the last weekend now before going back to work on Mon! I'm 10dpo today and AF is due on Monday 😬 I've not had much going on symtpom wise this month. Tested with an ic on 7/8dpo but it was negative as always. When is AF due for you?

@acaciabluebell next Friday for me, but I'm getting a call from the fertility clinic in mid-November so if AF does show up, I've got something in the diary to try and nudge things along a little more.

Oh two weeks off, that sounds lovely. With all the restrictions, did you manage to do some day trips or staycations somewhere?

@Tofu35 we didn't stay over anywhere, but we ate out loads and had many fun days/nights out. Glad we managed to do this as it seems we won't be able to do so for a while now (what with the 2nd lockdown)

Good to hear about your telephone appt! Hoping you get a BFP of course - but if you don't then it will be good to be getting things moving soon after. Do you know what the call will be about?

@acaciabluebell that sounds ideal, glad you managed this before the new lockdown started.

Unsure what the call will be about. Ive had bloods done, husband had semen analysis, so this is the clinic describing next steps. Perhaps other tests, perhaps IVF.

I'll let the thread know when I know :)

Well ladies, I'm back here again (not that I ever really left...)

Had a scan this morning and no heartbeat anymore.

Glad to see there's some testing investigations going on in this thread now x

Oh @Daffodil21, I am so sorry to read this. Sending love your way xx

I'm so sorry to hear this @Daffodil21 How are you doing?

@Daffodil21 I'm so so sorry hun. I can't imagine what you must be going through. We are here for you always xxx

AF has got me today. Good luck @Tofu35 and anyone else who is testing soon x

@Daffodil21 I'm so sorry this is happening to you

Thank you all. Time for some investigations now at least. This one will be tested and we should know why it's happened at least. @CEW19 I'm doing ok. I went to a pretty dark place before and I simply can't allow that to happen again. We will try again x

Oh @Daffodil21 I'm so very sorry . I really hope they finally sort out what's wrong now

Cycle day 36 and although I said I wouldn't OPK this month, I have and I'm pretty sure I haven't ovulated yet! There's a chance I could have missed it, but my period should be due in a couple of days and my boobs don't hurt so something is off this month. Feeling quite frustrated. Still haven't spoken to doctor even though its been a year now, I keep. Putting it off because of Covid, it's so hard to get an appointment at the moment. Hope you are all doing okay 🌹