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TWW - Short(ish) LP

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TTC12023 · 09/04/2023 07:20

Hi ladies! I was just wondering anyone wanted to join me in the TWW? According to my apps I was due to O tomorrow (10th, CD23) but have ended up O'ing on Thursday (06th, CD19 Hmm) so currently 3DPO. Thankfully had been BD but it's not going to be enough we don't think as only caught -3, -2, +1. This is our third month trying so not too long but I would love some company to stop me going mad, I only have a 10-12 day LP which is stressing me out as it doesn't feel long enough but apparently it is!! Grin. Baby dust to you all!

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TTC12023 · 15/08/2023 11:40

@Ttcmumma I wouldn't go that far 😂I can deal with most thing but feeling sick is the worst! I do know people have much stronger symptoms ad I shouldn't be complaining! Mints keep it at bay for now!

Glad you got you 3+, we're so close in dates which is lovely!

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Ttcmumma · 15/08/2023 12:41

@TTC12023 haha it's reassuring atleast! Yes chewing gum is my absolute saviour at the moment.

I know! And my first born came at 38 weeks so we could well end up in labour at the same time it all goes well haha

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TTC12023 · 15/08/2023 13:18

@Ttcmumma this would be my first so no doubt I'll be late 😆

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BB2818 · 15/08/2023 19:40

@TTC12023 however horrendous symptoms are alway a good sign. Every time I’m sick I tell myself this is a good thing 🤣

@Ttcmumma my first and only DC was 38 weeks. My EDD is 27th Jan but I just have this feeling baby will arrive on 12th Jan 😬. Knowing my luck I will go over 🙈

Ttcmumma · 16/08/2023 08:27

@BB2818 haha what's with these first children coming 2 weeks early and surprising us when everyone says theyll likely be late! Was you very active in your pregnancy? I run a dog walking business and I was running around the park about 10 minutes before my waters broke at 37+5 haha so I always assumed that's why he came early. Took him until 38 weeks to actually get out tho, thought he had changed his mind🤣

BB2818 · 16/08/2023 15:26

@Ttcmumma well I think DC was bang on time. I had estimated a due date. They then scanned me put me two weeks behind. DC then arrived the day before I had estimated 🙈.

I had a sweep 2 days before my waters went. Also did a long walk the day before and had a hot curry for tea 🤣. Not sure which worked. I had also been living off pineapple for about 2 months. I didn’t realise it can induce labour until midwife said!

BB2818 · 16/08/2023 15:27

@Ttcmumma I was working until 2 days before the sweep. On my feet all day. So quite active. I wasn’t suppose to finish until the following week but they suspected preeclampsia had to finish earlier than planned 🙈

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TTC12023 · 20/08/2023 17:47

@Ttcmumma @BB2818 had my early scan; measuring 8+5 with a strong heartbeat 🥰❤️
How are you both doing?

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BB2818 · 20/08/2023 18:11

@TTC12023 so pleased for you. How are you feeling?

I have been feeling a little anxious. 17 weeks now. It seems like so long ago since my 12 week scan.

I had a midwife appointment the other day - just burst into tears as soon as we started speaking. She managed to find babies heart beat on the doppler even though she wouldn’t normally at that appointment. It’s just so long between scans etc. Then I haven’t put on any weight, not felt baby yet and occasional (rare) days of no sickness. Not that long until 20 week scan now 😬

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TTC12023 · 20/08/2023 19:06

@BB2818 a bit odd - I know I should be relieved (and I do) but there's still a niggly 'thing' in the back of my head.

I honestly cannot believe how long between scans it is on NHS! I'm in another group on an app which is predominantly US mummas and they have soooo many more scans than we do!

I completely understand your anxiousness, I'm already tee'ing DH up for another private scan at 16 weeks!

It's great you've not put any weight on, although I bet it's because you've been so sick? I've already put 4lb on 🙈🙈 hoping it'll calm down once my cravings for carbs go!

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Ttcmumma · 20/08/2023 21:31

Hey ladies! Been nervously getting through today as I have my early scan tomorrow and also reminding myself I'm still early so it may not go well but may be fine anyway! I still havent told my partner 😅 maybe tomorrow if the scan goes well. My mum thinks I'm taking the cat to the vet hence dropping my son off so he doesn't come lol.

So glad your scan went well @TTC12023 fingers crossed that's the first of many good signs and scans

Aww @BB2818 honestly I think you're at a point now where the chances of things going wrong are so so slim! I know ill be worried the whole way through so don't blame you but trust in your body after getting you and baby this far ❤️

My scan tomorrow won't even reassure me 😅 as last pregnancy I had a scan at 10+5 perfectly healthy only to find out at 13+2 that baby died at 10+6, the day after my scan 🤦🏼‍♀️ but I'll find out atleast if things are in the right place and progressing so far! Reminding myself today I am pregnant and grateful!

Ttcmumma · 21/08/2023 10:41

Had my scan this morning, baby seen measuring 6 weeks (expected 6+2 or 6+4) so seems ok. Measuring 4mm crl

ReginaPhalange12 · 21/08/2023 16:42

Congratulations @Ttcmumma ❤️ have you told your Partner now?

Ttcmumma · 21/08/2023 16:47

@ReginaPhalange12 haven't had time without my son around yet (gonna hide it from my son as long as possible) so will when I get some privacy with him haha

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TTC12023 · 21/08/2023 17:05

So happy for you @Ttcmumma 💖I know it must be hard but at least you know everything is in the right place and moving forward. I read some where the other day that we should believe we're pregnant if we have no reason to believe we're not - it helped me stay a little less anxious 🙂💐

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ReginaPhalange12 · 22/08/2023 19:44

@Ttcmumma ah I'm sure it'll be lovely when you do manage to tell him ❤️

Ttcmumma · 22/08/2023 20:36

@ReginaPhalange12 thanks Hun, he actually didn't say much. Just 'oh wow' 🤣 I think he may be in panic mode because of the last loss. He was abit like this with our first pregnancy (unplanned and unprepared so he panicked for different reasons) and then came around and fell inlove with the bump soon enough

ReginaPhalange12 · 23/08/2023 12:15

@Ttcmumma 😂 bless him, it's understandable he's feeling a bit worried though. I hope your pregnancy goes smoothly

BB2818 · 23/08/2023 15:34

@Ttcmumma so pleased your scan went well. I am my own worst enemy. I encourage everyone else to stay positive and despite having every reason to be I still find a way to be anxious.

@TTC12023 it is, I lost almost a stone since finding out; now I am about 4-5lb under what I was when I found out. I am still being sick but having better days where I am only sick a couple of times.

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TTC12023 · 24/08/2023 17:06

@BB2818 gosh that's hard! I appear to be a unicorn so I will try and send some unicorn'ness to you via the internet. Every so often I have a really bad nauseous day but I haven't get been sick (touchwood)! I had my booking in appointment today which was odd, none of this feels real!

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Ttcmumma · 30/08/2023 21:20

Hey ladies, hope you're well. I currently have either the flu or COVID (haven't got a test yet) and have a temp around 39. Been taking paracetemol to try and control the temp and make me more comfortable and drinking lemon and ginger tea... Any other ideas safe in pregnancy?

BB2818 · 03/09/2023 07:58

@Ttcmumma hope you are feeling better? I had Covid for the third time the cycle before or the beginning of the cycle I conceived. I just got plenty of rest, took paracetamol and make sure you get plenty of fluids. Take care of yourself 🙂

Ttcmumma · 04/09/2023 09:26

@BB2818 hey, not as bad as last week but between pregnancy fatigue, morning sickness and COVID symptoms I can't work out what's going on. Baby has now also decided I can't drink the one cup of coffee a day I was allowing myself🤦🏼‍♀️ throw up immediately after drinking a couple sips lol

BB2818 · 23/09/2023 16:06

How are you all?

Ttcmumma · 05/10/2023 21:09

Hey ladies! How are you getting on @TTC12023 @BB2818

I had my 12 week scan Monday which went really well and baby measured 13 weeks. But I've had some mild cramping and light spotting when I wipe today. Which is terrifying me! I finally let myself believe and process after Mondays scan and now I'm back to square one panicking 😅 epu and doctors have been rubbish so I've booked a private scan for the morning. Can only pray I'm panicking over nothing. Such a scary time x