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 no I haven't read it starts with the egg, I'll have a look :) Dr said she doesn't think infertility people would accept a referal because I've managed to get pregnant but she's going to do the 21 day bloods and go from there which is better than nothing 😊
@xxcxdonxx partner went to Dr last week and they they don't think sperm analysis is necessary cause we've got pregnant but said they can do it if he wants so he's gotta sort that out. My cycles are usually 27/28 days, not heavy and only last about 4 days, I do think they're lighter than before mc, that's interesting about the spotting before being a reason for progesterone, thanks. Bloods were fine, they didn't give me the figures but said in normal range except thyroid showed some antibodies which put me at higher risk of under active thyroid.

@Paws4thought the day 21 levels should give you a good idea how your progesterone lis looking but I agree that it might be an idea to take anyway with the spotting. My LP was 10/11 days and taking the progesterone from 3DPO lengthened it (and possibly caused it to stick who knows) I'd akss as I ask for the full results from your day 3, I hate when they say "normal" as it depends what context they're looking at them. Hopefully you're not fobbed off and get looked after xx

@Jadeypie hope you're doing ok, thinking of you the last couple of days xx

@Sez281 thank you for checking in I'm okay, everything's calmed down now and I'm feeling emotionally abit better just gona get back in the zone now and look after myself. We go away to Wales for a week soon which crnt come quick enough little family get away is most needed xx

@Paws4thought yeah am with sez, normal range can mean ok, but can also mean borderline crap lol another option is hertility health, they cover the full lot with a detailed report. No harm your partner getting tested so tell him to do it. If you have all the info about both of you and help is actually needed, then you will be in a better position to get it 🙂
@Sez281 hows your appointments going lol yesterdays was a bit of a downer. I thought they did sections at like 38wks but noooo, not before 39. In breech position now so booked one in but on the 39wk they dont do them, the next day was friday 13th 🤦‍♀️ so opted for the following monday, so basically 2 days before my due date 🙆‍♀️... lol
@Jadeypie good timing for your little break, kinda hope you decide to give it another try, youve come so far with your meds etc and things were looking up and just maybe, maybe the time will.be your time

Just catching up, I'm sorry @Jadeypie @Paws4thought 💔 really thought it was your month, don't give up though I'm sure with the right support it will happen for you both x hope you have a lovely week away @Jadeypie xxx

Eeekk @Supertrooper101 so you officially have a date for babies arrival ❤️ that must feel strange, is it a case of if it turns you'll try natural birth or are you just going for it now?

Nothing much to report here, well on the way with the nursery, reckon in a another week or so I can arrange for carpet them start sorting the furniture. So tired tho not sleeping well anymore and I'm awake around 3am most nights and weirdly I feel like I'm losing my appetite, the non stop eating has kinda stopped...heartburn most of the day tho 💤

@Jadeypie glad you're getting a little break away, it definitely came at the right time for you x

@Supertrooper101 my colleague has just got her date for section and it's only a day before due date too which is very frustrating if you're counting the days! 🙈 So exciting that you have the date though 🥹

I had check up/scan on Monday and everything still tracking well, baby was measuring big (5.5lbs at 32+3) but consultant said it's not concerning. I won't know for another couple of weeks of it'll be induction or section, just going to play it by ear and go with her recommendation. Have a feeling it'll be around 30th of September either way. Going to finish up work in 2 weeks I think just to give myself a little time.

@Westy22 how you doing? hope work isn't too crazy?! It's so stressful trying to get normal pre baby stuff done but can only imagine decorating on too of it!

@SnookyPook hope you're doing ok and still enjoying the newborn bubble 🥰

@xxcxdonxx hope all the house stuff is going ok and not too stressful!

@Paws4thought hope you're doing ok x

@Westy22 the sleepless nights are hard work especially when you cant nap during the day. If rennie etc isnt helping the heartburn ask for something from the dr. Its called omprezole or sumat like that.
@Sez281 what position has your been in, she may want you to go natrual if shes engaged lol crazy how big she is at that stage!

Heyyy

@Sez281 ahh it's nearly time, so excited for you. It's good Consultant isn't concerned about weight, are you all ready now? Definitely take some times now for you before her arrival ❤️ works hectic and very tiring, started to really feel it this week and keep feeling faint but think that's partly my fault as I'm not eating great throughout the day 🙈

@Supertrooper101 I can kind of tolerate the heartburn tbh, it's the tiredness killing me atm 🤣 baby feels like it's had a big growth week and everything feels so tight, had my first wonky bump experience last night where baby decided to really push out on one side 🤣 I have a feeling its gone head down a few times in the last few days but then moves out of it and is currently chilling transverse again🙈 How are you? X

Am I mental agreeing to meet some friends for a meal when I'm nearly 39 weeks pregnant? My OH isn't very happy about it 🤣 it's only local and its literally the only time we are all free 🙈 I can't believe how fast its suddenly coming round 😱

Hey everyone,
Isn’t it mad how you are all due within weeks of each other, it (feels like for me) that it’s flying in!

I went to the cinema on my own a few days before my wee boy was born, it was 5mins from home so I was ok with it, so I’d say go for it @Westy22 . If anything happens then you have your friends around to get you where you need to be 🥰

Hope your last few weeks at work are ok @Sez281 and you can start to wind down and get into handover mode.

Your due date must be soon @Supertrooper101 , glad you have a date planned for your section. Hope you are feeling ok about it all.

thinking of you guys too @Paws4thought and @Jadeypie . Hope all is well in your baby bubble @SnookyPook xx

@Sez281 they wouldn't give me progesterone last time so hoping they might do more when I next get pregnant, I'm planning to ask for the full results when I go for the blood test, as you say I could be on the very bottom end of normal so be good to know.
Baby might surprise you and come naturally before section or induction 🙈 hope your last 2 weeks at work go quickly.
@Supertrooper101 I'll look into hertility health once I've had these bloods done, I just want to rule out as much as possible, at least if everything comes back normal I know we've just got to keep trying, although im already fed up with the disappointment each month. Can't believe you've got your section date, that's come around so quickly!! Have you got much left to prepare?
@Westy22 I'd deffo plan to go out with your friends, if it's local it's no different to being at home really :)
@xxcxdonxx hope things are going smoothly with your house sale :)
@Jadeypie hope you're OK and enjoy your holiday.
@SnookyPook hope all is well with you too!

@Westy22 laying sideways is definatley uncomfy especially when they stretch and you get bigger. I never even new that was a position for them lol so niave. Youl just have to force yourself to eat else the sickness will kick back in. Although u didnt really have that did you.. if you can work till 38wks am pretty sure you can go for a relaxing meal at 39wks lmao. Tell ya oh to behave. You deserve it :).
@xxcxdonxx yeah i think i feel ok about it, am more annoyed they leave it so long. You read the stuff about criteria to kick start labour pre your due date and then the dangers of transverse and going into labour, and there like, yeah its fine, will see you couple days before your due 🤷‍♀️
@Paws4thought when do you have your bloods? Get a print out of all your results then you can have a proper look through when your home. Think ive got everything now yeah. Just need to sort thr it all lol

Yeah I've decided I'm still going ahead with it @Supertrooper101 @xxcxdonxx @Paws4thought I think the OH is just getting nervous now so it's freaking him out lol

I've been hit full force with a cold 😫 currently sat downstairs with a coffee because I can't breathe through my nose or sleep. Actually exhausted 😩 it's my day off after a 6 day week so I could cry that I didn't get the lie in I was desperate for lol

I'm still over here in the transverse club @Supertrooper101 lol starting on the ball this week to try and get this baby to bloody move and stay there, I'm convinced it's gone head down a few times then comes out of it again. I've read all the risks of transverse so totally see where your coming from, hospital must be happy to wait a bit tho. 30 weeks now and I dunno why it suddenly feels so real 😂 panic bought loads of crap for my hospital bag and felt quite overwhelmed with maternity pads and disposable knickers 😂 Not too far off with the house jobs being done then I'm hoping I can just chill out x

Has anyone tried the raspberry leaf tea? Going to ask my MW on Monday when she thinks I can start it, read lots of positive stories lol its probably rank but there's capsules so I'll try them worst case.

Hope everyone else is OK ❤️

@Supertrooper101 my bloods are 6th sept, I will deffo ask for a full print out. Ah won't take long to sort through things! Is there a chance she'll change from transverse position still?
@Westy22 oh no, that so frustrating being ill when it's your day off!! Hopefully it'll be a quick cold. That's good if baby is changing positions, hopefully will end up head down 😊

@Westy22 cant you take a couple days of work to relax? I did the capsules with my two and and reccommend BUT ive stopped them this time round cos of the position. Doubt your midwife will have much to say lol i would say only take them if there in the correct position. Not done the tea but the tabs you take from 32wks. And after birth too. Yours is flying by, i feel stuck in limbo lol
@Paws4thought yeah she probably will move, to a more awkward position lol i cant remember what bloods you were getting done 🤦‍♀️ was it with hospital or the drs

@Supertrooper101 hopefully she'll move to the right position! Dr's, the day 21 ones :)

How's everyone? Still full of a cold over here 😩 I've worked through it tho and I'm off this weekend to box off a few more DIY jobs lol desperate to get the carpets ordered so determined to keep going 😂 Belly feels massive, OH commented that he feels like I've grown loads in the last week, still quite uncomfortable though with it being in the wrong position 🙈

Aww rubbish @Westy22, I do think that winter bugs are starting to set in. Hope you’ve managed some rest on your weekend off but it sounds like you will have been busy diy-ing!

Random Q but did anyone ever get bleeding at ovulation? I think I’ve ovulated Wed or Thurs this week and I had a bit of pink but then last night it was proper bleeding. Not sure what to think of it. I have been on low dose aspirin for a bit now and not sure if that has contributed to it.

@xxcxdonxx I've had very light pink tinged discharge around ovulation a few times, sure I read it can happen now and again xx

No rest for me lol literally been none stop, finally sat down an hour ago to eat snacks and rest for a bit lol keep telling myself it will be worth in the end...even if I'm totally knackered 😂

It’s a strange one, trying to keep myself away from Google on it!

You are super woman, managing all this renovation work and your own work all whilst being heavily pregnant! Do you have a date for finishing up yet? You’ve probably said and I’ve missed it in the updates x

Haha I need to try and slow down a bit as I'm no spring chicken 🙈 I finish work at 37+4 so 18th October which seems forever away now 🙈 @xxcxdonxx

Just seen my MW and have been referred for my first growth scan as stomach measurement has suddenly jumped above the 98th percentile compared to below 50 at my 28 week appointment 😱 hoping it's position as belly was very lopsided and pushed out more one side. Although I've said the whole time my sis has big babies so I'm probably heading the same way 😂

@xxcxdonxx I haven't bled during ovulation but I have heard of some ladies that have. Are you taking anything other than the aspirin? My friend is convinced she has mid cycle spotting when she stops vitamin d. It also might be just a weird cycle or due to stress with house stuff but if it happens next month might be worth checking with GP x

@Paws4thought did you get day 3 as well as day 21 bloods? It's definitely worth doing both.. also when you do get your BFP again don't let them fob you off about progesterone xx

@Westy22 sorry to hear that you've been sick. I wouldn't worry too much about jumping centiles like that, like you say I think it's definitely position related too. I had scan yesterday and she's head down and "very low" so it's no wonder I'm getting lightning crotch the whole time 🙈😂

@Supertrooper101 you're on the final countdown! 10 days yeah? 🙌 Has it hit you yet or do you still not believe it? I feel like I'll be this month too and not October.. whilst I'm organised and ready it still doesn't feel real and I don't think it'll actually hit until afterwards 🙏

@Jadeypie hope you're doing ok, has the little lad started school? X

@SnookyPook I hope Samuel is doing well absolutely you're all settling into the new normal of family life x

@Sez281 no just day 21 which are actually being done on day 20 cause they're not open on a Saturday 🙈 they didn't mention day 3, what do they show? They're being done Friday so I'll ask then.
I'm at start of tww again now but feeling really down again, not sure if hormones aren't quite right, I've had sore boobs after ovulation last few months but nothing so far.
Sounds like your baby is getting ready to go, how many weeks are you now?
@Supertrooper101 I didn't realise you've only got 10 days to go!!
@Westy22 hope you're feeling better, it'll be worth all the hard work in the end :)
@Jadeypie @xxcxdonxx @SnookyPook hope you're all doing OK xx

@xxcxdonxx ive bled twice in the past, all the way to my next period.no idea why tho.@Paws4thought day 3s important for fsh and estradiol i think. Meant to show how fertile you are and how many eggs in theory you have left. Some drs say only day 21 is important, i think its bullbob and them just cutting costs. All tests done thr hertity health are done on day 3 so still an option for.you.
@Westy22 ya a bloody machine lol be interesting to see what your scan shows. So many mixed views how accurate they are and i really dont fink a tape measure is that precise either lol
@Sez281 thats a good sign shes in that position. Hope she stays there for you! Yesterday mine was for the first time but.... shes dropped on the growth chart.....obviously lol so booked in nxt week now. Not seen any good views of induction on here at all. Said i would think about it but think ill.go with the other option. MW is all for it saying youve had two natrual it will be fine, but the consultants face when she asked how long ago ( 10+16yrs) said other wise lol still dosent quite seem real. Silly really since ive got 2 already. What options do.you think you will be given? Whats her estimated weight now lol

@Supertrooper101 thats a good sign that she moved into position, maybe she'll surprise you and come naturally. Thank you, I'll look at hertility if they won't do them at Dr :)

@Paws4thought the day 21 are really just important for progesterone levels to confirm ovulation etc. I've attached my day 3 & 21 that GP did (I transferred to the excel sheet) you can see that my prolactin was a little high but that could have been stress. Definitely ask your GP to do the day 3 to see your levels, if they say no there's lots of private blood test places x