TTC May 2023 💝 Previous MC March 2023 (thread 4)

[Sez281]

I didn't realise the last thread was full ladies! Can't believe it took so little time but it's been a busy couple of months!

@Westy22
@Jadeypie
@xxcxdonxx
@SnookyPook
@Supertrooper101
@Hankthehonk
@HopeAndStrength
@DmcinT
@Paws4thought

If I've forgotten anybody I'm really sorry and please tag them...

For all of us who have recently got BFPs, all of those still trying and for all the lovely updates about new arrivals let's hope this lucky thread continues for us all 🙏🌈💝 xx

@Supertrooper101 I was aiming for 2 weeks before but I may go sooner considering how stressed its making me and if one more person says its because hormones and pregnancy ill scream, there finding it easier to blame my hormones than the fact there is literally no support. @Jadeypie retail is literally the worst place to be atm.

No didn't end up booking a scan as OH is convinced he will be able to tell the gender lol my ankles were like elephants yesterday 😂 thankfully back down today but probably swell before I finish work. So Doula said she recommends until cord turns white or plancenta stops pulsing as that's when it's done its job and has pushed the blood through to baby, I'm going to discuss with MW as I would like to go aslong as we can, I thought it was up to an hour but I think sometimes it's quicker. It's my decision either way regardless of what the MW wants lol

Is everyone going with Vitamin K injection? A few have mentioned to me not doing it so need to read more on that.

@Jadeypie don't loose hope, it definitely will happen for you ❤️ atleast the fertility support is coming xx

@Supertrooper101 still waiting for the fertility consultant ap but I've had the bloods done ready for that and just had my appointment for the scan with the dye at the end of the month so seems like everything is going ahead xx

@Westy22 thank you xx

I had the injection and tbh, in the moment, you do want everything out, but ive never read into it tho and am wondering if doing the delayed cord thing, it will all need to be natrual anyway? What reasons did they say not to have it? Thats bullshit about work, its the new strain you have on your body being at work whilst getting bigger, not bloody hormones. If you get sick pay, take a couple weeks off! Well thats a bore from your oh lol they only focus on the face for a 4d scan so would never venture down there anyway tell him.
@Jadeypie arr so theyl be doing the prep work then youl have your apt shortly after the last test 🙂

Hi all! Lovely to hear your updates! @Westy22 we did vit k and did with my previous pregnancy too. No issues. Also requested delayed cord clamping although this isn't anywhere near as long as you might choose with a home birth etc - especially if you end up with a C-section as obviously the longer they leave it, the increased infection risk. I think the stats regarding how much blood returns even with a delay of just 3 mins is pretty incredible!

Samuel will be 2 weeks old on Monday!! Madness! We ended up staying in hospital for a week as he had quite bad jaundice which required phototherapy but he's on the up and up now, feeding beautifully and gaining weight well. Almost back to birth weight now. The family are all completely in love with him. He is so cute 🥰 I'm just pleased and relieved that everything you're told about your heart expanding and finding more love with a second is indeed true! Can't imagine life without him already. My recovery is going really well too.

Hope you're all well xx

We did the vitamin k injection too @Westy22 - not sure what happened with cord clamping as I had an emergency c section so everything went out of my head apart from baby being delivered safely.
He's a big chunky boy now, wearing 9-12 month clothes at 6 months old.
I'm so pleased to hear about Samuel @SnookyPook - it sounds like he's settled in so well.

@SnookyPook sounds like everything is good :). Hows his big bro copeing? Lol
How accurate was your growth scans weight wise... had one today at 33 ish and is weighing a whopping 5 12, bellys of the chart too so got to have this g.d test... annoyed tho cos the scan nxt should be in 2 wks but it isnt cos there fully booked and then its bank holiday so i have to wait another 4wks. Seems alot given the circumstances 🤦‍♀️..

@Supertrooper101 oh wow.. so you'll be term by time of next scan?! (Sidenote - can't believe how far along you are!!) Seems crazy if they have concerns! In our case it was very accurate but I guess we'd had so many it painted quite a clear picture! He was 5lbs7oz at 37wks - so 2nd centile. I know for many others they are less accurate - particularly for larger babies it seems. I guess lots of babies must be long boned but less chubby than the algorithm would suggest?!

Big Bro is doing really well with the baby and is proudly announcing he has a baby to anyone who will listen. He has been quite emotionally volatile in other ways though and is currently expecting a present every time he sees people as they've all been giving him things and he's got used to it!! I think he's struggling a bit to process his feelings about baby bro in relation to his more general feelings if that makes sense. But he is happy and singing to him and calling him cute etc so hopefully all heading in the right direction!

Hope everyone else is doing well 🥰

@Supertrooper101 when having my son they was very inaccurate they was saying he was going to be tiny for full term he come out 8.3 so I'm a bit sceptical with it all tbh xx

@SnookyPook aww how cute he sounds like he's doing great with the big change it must be hard for toddlers considering they are still figuring out how to deal with emotions ect. How are you doing? I always wonder what the transition from one to two would be like xx

I'm 6dpo tww crazies has kicked in!! the bloody tests r in the post and I'm like ffs what happened the Mrs Zen 🤣🤣

@Jadeypie ugh 6dpo is torture, proper limbo land! Hopefully the next few days fly in! So great that you've all your investigations coming up too but hopefully they won't be necessary 🙏

@Westy22 hope the work stress has eased a bit! I'm literally doing the essential stuff and making sure the new girl is as up to speed as she can be, I think they realise I could have gone already so nobody batting an eyelid at my hours. Can only imagine how tough it is in retail though 😣

@HopeAndStrength so lovely hearing that he's flying it! 💪

@SnookyPook I think older brother presents will definitely be expected from him for a while 😂 he'll probably also automatically gravitate towards your hubby over the next few months as you have to focus on baby a bit more but it willl all even out over time ☺️

@Supertrooper101 I don't think I'm too far off you measurement wise. I'm 30+4 today and baby seems to be measuring 1.9kg so just over 4lbs 🙈 Consultant seems to think it's perfect but my my calculations if she continues on this trajectory she'll be a whopper (I was 10lbs2 so probably shouldn't be surprised! 😂) How are you feeling in general?

The consultant has upped my BP meds, I didn't realise I was on the lowest dose so hopefully they do the trick (and ease my anxiety testing it all the time!). I've had more bloods taken to rule out preeclampsia so hoping it's just hypertension that can be managed 🤞

Hope everybody else is doing ok x

Ahh lovely to hear everything is good @SnookyPook can't believe how fast time is going and Samuel is 2 weeks old!! I bet its a massive change for big brother but the gifts are making it more fun 😂 lovely how he's telling everyone though 🥰 hope your well? I've heard alot about how fast the cord can actually turn white recently so I know it doesn't necessarily have to be that long.

Lovely to hear your updates @HopeAndStrength glad your little one is thriving 🥰 I love chunky babies! I can imagine in the moment most people accept the vitamin k injection, will mention to OH see what his thoughts are.

@Supertrooper101 lol at you casually throwing in that your 33 weeks!! I've read alot around measurements being so wrong so wouldn't worry too much, understand its frustrating tho waiting for another scan. My babies belly was measuring in the 80th centile at 20 weeks and nobody batted an eyelid lol don't see my midwife till Monday so will hopefully find out where they think I'm measuring bump wise 🙈

@Jadeypie ahhh 6 dpo, we all liked to pretend we were calm in the tww, I'll happily analyse tests with you tho 😂 keeping everything crossed x

I'm 27+1 today and absolutely shattered, weekend off was lovely but a wedding sober whilst everyone drinks was not fun 😂 feel like I'm getting alot more braxton hicks now 😳 and my bump is definitely aching more, might start wearing one of those support belts 😂

Ah dunno why u missed you @Sez281 work keep telling me to just do what I can but I like to do a good job so always put alot of pressure on myself 🙈 I'm taking advantage of additional breaks etc now tho and trying to take myself off to chill out. When do you plan to finish? I'm already on countdown lol

I have bloods again next week and I'm also praying the protein in my urine hasn't increased 🙈🙈

Thanks guys - I'm doing well. @Jadeypie the transition from one to two has mostly been good - bit overwhelming at moments - you definitely don't get all the same opportunities to sleep when baby sleeps etc. I did get quite a lot of time to bond with Samuel his first week though from being kept in hospital (he had jaundice and phototherapy) and although I felt bad being away from Sebby I tried to make the most of that one on one time. It's lovely seeing them together. I feel a bit bad occasionally that I can't give Sebby as much focused attention. Part of that is just not being 100% physically with still recovering from the birth so I'm sure that will improve soon. Although Samuel is currently much more of a blank slate I'm just loving getting to know him and thinking of all the stages ahead of us and also seeing his bond with Sebby develop. It feels like such a special time and even more so after the losses last year - I feel so lucky to be in this situation. 🥰

@Jadeypie hope the tww doesn't drag on too much for you!!

@Sez281 glad work is easing up for you. I completely checked out mentally quite early on in third trimester! Glad I brought my leave forwards! With annual leave too I finished around 34wks and I was very ready by then! When do you officially finish? And you @Westy22 ? Agree with Sez, don't know how people keep going in retail and more physically demanding/public facing jobs!

@Sez281 4lb no way lol mine was 3.10 at that point. But if you were 10.2 makes sense lol do you have the graphs done there too for the head belly and femur? Has the belly one been big on yours too? Had the g.d test this morning, ended up snoozing on n off for the 2hrs after the drink. Made me feel really sick tho. Am ok, blood pressure is really low. Do keep telling them am feeling dizzy n weak but there like meh, its fine...oookkkkk lol
@Westy22 i would have fort with it measuring on the 80th that they would have done another scan tbh. Mines on the 95th lol@SnookyPook i was the same with my girl, felt guilty for leaving her out sometimes but she still had a great bond with her little bro so i wouldnt worry too much

@SnookyPook awww sounds lovely 🥰 suppose overwhelming is to be expected but sounds like your taking it in your stride I love that their names both begin with s aswell ha. So so delighted for you!! Xx

@westy @Sez281 when is your leave dates? The further along the more you crnt wait I remember that feeling like yesterday I took a year off and it was bliss xx

@Supertrooper101 how are you getting on? Xx

@Paws4thought @xxcxdonxx hope use two are OK too xx

I'm 8dpo full on in the tww trenches like a crank and need it to hurry up!! I feel like this month has been the best month in timing wise. Also my cycles have got longer again do bye to those 20 day ones I was having. These meds are definitely helping and maybe the health kick too. Xx

@SnookyPook glad all is going well with Samuel, hope you heal quickly :)
Everyone else's pregnancy seem to be flying along!!
@Jadeypie I'm 6dpo so not far behind you, fingers crossed for us both this cycle! How long are your cycles now?

@Paws4thought how are you feeling? Back in the 30s like it ust to be so made up!! I've got 4 days to go and I'm not gona lie symtom spotting has took over 🙈 you would think for how long I've been doing this for I would be more of a pro haha xx

Aw best of luck @Jadeypie @Paws4thought !! 💕

@Jadeypie ah that's really good, mine seem to be 27days the last couple of months, what symptoms have you got? I don't feel any different to the last couple of months and I've only got 1 test so trying to decide carefully when to use it 🤣
@SnookyPook thank you x

@Paws4thought oh what havnt I got haha. Erm just feel crampy not bad been rationalising as much as I can hahaha. Thirsty too but that could just be because I'm mentally trying to drink more water haha. I think Al give myself till af is late if it's late. cba with the squinting tests haha xx

@Supertrooper101 yeah the head length and belly on the graph all seem to be in "normal" enough range and she doesn't seem worried so I'm not going to think of size too much 🙈😂 Any word on GD test results?

@Westy22 you'll probably be finishing up sooner being in such a physical job? I've technically 7 weeks to go but I don't think I'll last that long with my BP readings still high.. either way I'm gone for a year so just trying to tie up all the loose ends now

@SnookyPook Aw I'd imagine Seb is still quite oblivious to it all really, kids are so resilient (I say this working in the Child Protection Sector not as an active mother yet) I'm sure any time you're physically able will be spent with him but mind yourself too. Enjoy the bonding and the cuddles with both 🥰

@Jadeypie and @Paws4thought hope the tww hasn't dragged in too much for you ladies, keeping everything crossed for you both 🤞 xx

I'm going to aim to finish at 37+4 weeks so the 18th October 😱 if everything remains okay @Sez281 @Jadeypie I would prefer as much time as pos the other side when baby is here so hopefully it works out lol so around 10 weeks to go for me 😱

No other scans booked @Supertrooper101 the lady doing it didn't even mention it was on a higher percentile she just added it to notes, but noted overall its on the 49th percentile it's just a bigger belly lol I mentioned to my midwife but she wasn't phased and said it looks fine. Bump measuring Monday tho so we will see how that goes 🤣

What's everyone's bumps like? This was bang on 27 weeks last week 😂 feels like I've gone alot bigger over the last few days x

Good luck @Jadeypie @Paws4thought 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Westy22 I love a good bump pic!! Lovely bump uts crazy when they come out and you think how the hell was you in there hahah xx

@Sez281 thank you 10dp today and started spotting so I'm out I was stupid to do a text last night and I could see a vvvfl on it within the time frame but af will be here tomorrow my lp is way too short I think but least I can go the specialist with that knowledge xx

@]@Paws4thought fingers crossed for you xx

@Jadeypie sorry to hear that but if it's just spotting you're still not out yet! 🙏My LP was 10/11 days max so very short, I'm convinced the progesterone I took on 3DPO is what caused it to stick. Hopefully if this isn't your month that the appointments you have coming up will help. It's great that your cycles have gone into the normal range though!

@Westy22 that's a lovely bump pic, you're very neat 🥰 I feel like a heifer so won't be posting any 😂