Yogurt pot yuppies, sexy basters and UFO discs - part 3

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Starting yet another thread on self insemination before our second one locks down!

Welcome to THE most supportive group you could wish for if you’re starting or you are already on a self insemination journey.
Remember, nothing is TMI and you are not alone. 💖

Calling the usual suspects, in no particular order (and sorry if I missed anyone 😊):
@ComebackQueen
@Makingnumber2
@Janefx40
@AdriannaP
@MrsKin90
@primrosechill
@bigsweetpotato
@Sydney1986x
@Bluey18
@Birchybirch
@Lori23TTC
@Cathie102
@Labrat3
@DinkBoo
@Oilyoilyoilgob

Let it rain BFPs!!! 🐣

@Bizawit I doubt treatment for yeast infection will affect implantation. It's always best to speak to your GP of course, but there are some home remedies you could try: www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/yeast-infection-home-remedy. As @ComebackQueen said, probiotics are good for you anyway and they help with yeast infections. Greek yogurt with love cultures is a natural source of probiotics but you might want to go for high strength supplements if it's persistent.
Just remember: eat the Greek yogurt, don't put it up your vagina!! I learned that the hard way when I was 19 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

I've been lurking. I did post on the thread a while ago. I'm TTC with a donor and so lockdown has made me things really difficult. I broke the law to meet the donor this cycle and I'm currently 7dpo.

I've been really tearful the last two days and I'm having cramps and pulling. I'm massively obsessing about conceiving or not conceiving and can't focus on much else. Desperate to know. And obviously hoping for a good outcome. But even with a BFP, I will be concerned as I had two chemicals last year.

Hi ladies. How are you all? It's been a bit of an eventful weekend and I'm devastated to report that I think that I have an missed MC. Went for an early private scan on Saturday for peace of mind at what I thought was just over 8 weeks and unfortunately they did not find any pregnancy on the scan. Went home and cried for the rest of the weekend :( Got referred to the EPU and spent yesterday afternoon at the hospital, had another scan that was the same - couldn't see anything other than a thickened womb and maybe sac and had a blood test to check my HCG levels. The diagnosis was Pregnancy of unknown location and the main risk is that it could be ectopic. But I've had no pain, no bleeding or anything to suggest that something was wrong. Our bodies can be bloody cruel (and dumb).... Blood test result was 99000 so going back tomorrow for the second blood test to see if it's gone up or down or whatever. Very slowly coming to terms with it but it has been a shock. :(

@bigsweetpotato I'm so sorry. It is such a devastating experience, it feels completely unfair -and it is. I'm so so sorry you are going through this. 💔
Please know that we are here if you want to talk.

@bitheby The wait is very frustrating, but you're almost there and you will know either way soon. It sounds like you are very anxious, and that's understandable. From experience, you need to find ways to cope with anxiety during TTC and during your pregnancy. Even parenting brings its own set of never-ending anxieties! I know it's hard to concentrate on anything else but for the sake of your health and your future bub 💓 you need to try and find distractions. 🙂
Wishing you a good outcome this cycle! 🤞🏼 🌈

@bigsweetpotato

Hi ladies. How are you all? It's been a bit of an eventful weekend and I'm devastated to report that I think that I have an missed MC. Went for an early private scan on Saturday for peace of mind at what I thought was just over 8 weeks and unfortunately they did not find any pregnancy on the scan. Went home and cried for the rest of the weekend :( Got referred to the EPU and spent yesterday afternoon at the hospital, had another scan that was the same - couldn't see anything other than a thickened womb and maybe sac and had a blood test to check my HCG levels. The diagnosis was Pregnancy of unknown location and the main risk is that it could be ectopic. But I've had no pain, no bleeding or anything to suggest that something was wrong. Our bodies can be bloody cruel (and dumb).... Blood test result was 99000 so going back tomorrow for the second blood test to see if it's gone up or down or whatever. Very slowly coming to terms with it but it has been a shock. :(

I am so so sorry to read this @bigsweetpotato 😔! It sounds really traumatic and devastating, this past weekend. Life is cruel 💔 and I’m so sorry you are going through this. It’s not fair at all. Sending you a big virtual cuddle & lots of love your way xx

@bigsweetpotato so so sorry to hear you are going through this 💔 . Please know that we are all here for you and lots of us (myself included) have been through this loss ❤️❤️❤️. Sending you so much love and strength xxxx

Oh @bigsweetpotato I’m so so sorry. This is so unfair and cruel and devastating for you. Sending hugs and love your way. I hope you can get some definitive answers from the hcg testing tomorrow. Take care of yourself and do whatever you need to get through this horrible time 💕💕

Hi @bitheby and welcome! I wouldn’t worry too much about breaking lockdown to meet your donor- in my mind that’s no different to someone going to a clinic for insemination at this time. It is a really anxious time the TWW. Try to remind yourself that worrying won’t change the outcome either way and what will be will be. It must be hard as you’ve had 2 chemicals but just because it happened before doesn’t mean it will happen again. Try to do some meditation and mindfulness, get some light exercise in and take some deep and slow belly breaths every time you start to feel anxious. Keep us updated on how you get on.

@bigsweetpotato that’s sounds so upsetting and traumatic, I’m ever so sorry this is happening. We are all here whenever you want to chat/cry.
Oh that’s horrible for you 😔
Sending you strength and lots of love for now and beyond xx

@bigsweetpotato I am so very sorry for your loss. I've been there and it is horrendous. Please take care of yourself, we are all here for you. Sending gentle hugs

Thanks all for your kind words. I think I honestly wasn't mentally prepared for an MC even though I know they're unfortunately common before 12 wks. It just felt like a miracle to finally conceive and my body was showing me all the right symptoms at the right time. I couldn't help but get excited. I think I would have handled it better if I'd started bleeding or had pain - something to indicate that something might not be right 😥 On Sunday after I'd cried all weekend I started getting irrational and wondering if I'd imagined those two lines because I'd wanted it so much (even though I've done about 10 tests to make sure)! I just hope my body can right itself soon whether naturally or not so that we can try again. I'll let you know what happens after my second bloods. xxx

I don't know how everyone picked up on me being overanxious from what I posted? I'm autistic so perhaps it's just the way I communicate?

The police in Wales are plastering the ridiculous things they're pulling people over and fining them for on social media and I had to drive for several hours so it wasn't unreasonable to be worried about that. Travelling to a sperm donor is not considered essential travel.

I'm so sorry @bigsweetpotato. I hope you're able to try again really soon.

@bitheby I don't think anyone said you are overly anxious -who can say what is the "right amount" of anxiety anyway? 🤷🏻‍♀️ It sounded like you are as anxious as can be expected while TTC with a donor during a global pandemic! I understand why travelling to your donor was risky under lockdown, but you didn't get caught and you stayed safe, which is good.

@bigsweetpotato thinking of you this morning .

Hi @bitheby I think some of the words you used in your post- not a criticism at all, but just explaining why I also got the impression you may be a bit anxious about it all- implied a level of worry/anxiety. e.g. 'been really tearful' 'massively obsessing' and 'concerned'.
If you're not actually worried and anxious then that's great! And if you are then trust me there's no judgement or criticism about it from any of us here- I've got an anxiety disorder so am certainly in no place to judge! Everybody feels worried and anxious about things during life to a certain extent- it's normal. Obviously for some people (like me) it can sometimes cross over the boundary of what's considered healthy. Hope you're feeling ok today.

@bigsweetpotato I'm so sorry 😞 my heart absolutely breaks for you. Life can be unbelievably cruel X

@bitheby welcome back! You're half way through your TWW so not long to go now. This is the worst section of the tww but also the best as it can all go either way so equally exciting and mind-consuming. try to do lots of things to distract yourself as that'll make the days go faster if you can! Goodluck x

@bigsweetpotato so sorry for your loss. 😔💔I know how hard this. Be kind to yourself, give yourself some space and time. Big hug

@bigsweetpotato so very sorry to hear, I wish you peace and healing. We are all hear for you. How utterly devastating.

Hope you’re ok @bigsweetpotato been thinking of you today and your follow up apt xx

@bigsweetpotato I’m so sorry to hear this 😢 I hope you get to try again very soon ❤️ Xxx

Hello everyone. I don’t want to tag anyone so they don’t get an unwanted alert, but bigsweetpotato I’m thinking of you.

Hope everyone is ok 💚 xx

Yes- very much still thinking of you bigsweetpotato and hoping you’re ok. Sending love xxx

Hope everyone is alright today too 💕

Thanks everyone. Still don't have a conclusive answer from the second blood test so unfortunately have to go in again tomorrow. My hcg has gone down but only a little bit.

Sorry to bring the thread down guys. Keep chatting about syringes and prominent pube bones and softdiscs!! Hope you're all ok xx

@bigsweetpotato I'm sorry you didn't get answers today. 😔 How are you feeling physically?
You are not bringing the thread down in any way, your experience is as much a part of TTC as pubic bone humour and syringe pacing tutorials. We are all here for you. 🤗