TTC#1 - Looking for Others in the Same Boat PART TWO THE SEQUEL WHERE WE ALL GET OUR BABIES???!

[MocktailMe]

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Hi everyone!

I can't quite believe it but after a while year we only went and filled the last thread.

I'll tag you all below so that you can find me!

If anyone silently reading along wants to keep following - here's the place. If anyone wants to read the fertility journey for the last year have a look through the last thread.

Sorry to hear that @MocktailMe biggest hugs ❤️ Hopefully you can get plan B going soon xx

Hello everyone, how is everyone doing ?

Hey :)

I am just waiting for my period in order to begin my FET round - should be starting meds in around ten days as I am doing a fully medicated round.

Since the last one failed I've been trying to get my body in the best state possible - lots of walking, weight lifting, yoga, home cooking and meditation etc. I'm not convinced these things actually make a difference in IVF success but it has also really helped my mind state which is important!

How are you zx

Hello everyone! @MocktailMe sounds like a good plan, to get in the best shape physically and mentally now! Also, when you do get pregnant and have a baby you just don't have a lot of time for all those things, so it is good to enjoy them now!

Good luck for your new cycle, I do feel positive vibes there! ☺️

I am fine here, the baby boy is now 3 months old and we have finally fallen into some sort of a routine. He now smiles and giggles and babbles, so it is getting interesting to interact with him. Fragmented sleep is still very much here though!

How are all the new mamas here, and how are pregnancies progressing ladies? And those who are TTC best of luck this year! ✨

@MocktailMe glad to hear things are progressing! I hope this round works for you 🤞🏽

If it’s any consolation I had an appointment with a physio Saturday who specialises in pelvic health. She said mine was in good shape considering the birth I had and said that me exercising in pregnancy probably contributed a lot !! So keep going!

We are good over here, little man is 5 months this weekend. It goes so fast 😩

@lavafield 3 months already, wow that has gone quick! I felt like that around the 12 week mark and then the 4 month regression hit 😂

Hi everyone!!

@MocktailMewishing you the best of luck with your upcoming cycle. It sounds like you have been doing everything you can to get your body ready and all that hard work will pay off!! The fully mediated cycles do have a higher success rate too so fingers crossed 🤞

@lavafield@KTB34I can’t believe how fast your little guys are growing, where are the months going!!

All is going well here. 28 weeks this Saturday and it feels very surreal to be coming into the third trimester. A big milestone for me seeing as I’ve made it to the first and second trimester in my first pregnancy, but never to the third. I finally allowed myself to make a purchase for the baby and ordered our buggy and car seat which I’ve been putting off. So it’s all starting to feel quite real!

@MocktailMe good to hear you're getting ready for the next round, sounds like you're really looking after yourself too which can only be a good thing! Best of luck for this next cycle.

@lavafield @KTB34 wow 3 and 5 months already! Hope you're not both too sleep deprived 😅😅

@Waitingformiracle I can imagine it must feel extra surreal going into the 3rd trimester after your first pregnancy. Exciting that you've bought the buggy! That's pretty much all I've bought too other than some clothes, we're slowly getting things sorted.

All good here too, I'm 31 weeks tomorrow, mad that I'm in the 10 week countdown and it's starting to feel a lot more real now.

@MocktailMe wishing you good luck on round 2 - honestly exercise is the only thing which keeps me sane!

Can’t believe @Tater05 and @Waitingformiracle you guys are in the final stretch. Time goes so quickly and slowly at the same time!

@lavafield @KTB34 so glad to hear you guys are now enjoying yhe sleep deprived life!

I’m now 15 weeks - 12 week scan was all good so now feeling a bit less anxious but still a bit of anxiety which I think is just normal.

It’s been lovely telling people and is beginning to feel real. First trimester hit me like a double decker bus- not fun but I’m so so grateful to be through it with no dramas.

Sending love to you all xx

Are you still working out to the same intensity @CharLdn ?

After my last transfer I still hit 10k minimum (I usually do 15-25!!!) but other than that I was resting loads, as I was told to. This time around because I've consciously worked on my activity levels all month I know I'm going to find it even harder winding back down.

Still waiting for my period to start - CD32 today but I didn't bother tracking ovulation. I'm impatient to begin the FET cycle, but also happy to make the most of my last medication free days for a long while!

@MocktailMe I’m still doing 2-3 strength sessions a week. During first trimester I was barely dragging myself out of bed but still managed two gym sessions a week and now I’m back up to 3.

I want to add in some cardio as well as 3 sessions of strength for second trimester while I still can I’m just lowering the weights a bit and making some modifications.

I’m off my adhd medication so exercise is absolutely essential for focus even if it’s just a walk. I’m also thinking about pregnancy yoga.

@CharLdn that's amazing, it'll really help with your movement throughout. I've only been keeping up with the dog walks every day and I'm sure that's why I can still move around fairly normally (and bend down to pick up all the stuff I keep dropping - getting real clumsy now).

@Tater05 maybe you need to invest in a litter picker? Ha ha I’m clumsy at base level so I think things can only get worse!

Okay so I'm cycle day 37 today. As I said before I didn't bother tracking ovulation, although i reckon it was around the 26th ISH from EWCM etc. That would be CD 25 for me but as this is my first cycle following egg retrival and fresh transfer I was expecting it to be a bit messed up!

Anyway. I started to get impatient for my period, even though technically it's probably not due until tomorrow.

So I tested yesterday. And I've tested again today. I'm now absolutely terrified.

In 2.5 years I've never got pregnant from the tube on this side, the Dr said she thought the other was the dominant side etc etc. I'm actually so scared of another ectopic that I can't find any joy.

I also feel like blindsided. We weren't trying, I didn't think I could get pregnant any more, this is basically an accidental but much wanted pregnancy.

If I am as I think I am I'm around 13dpo. No bleeding but some very light brown discharge a couple of days ago. What do we think ladies.

Both tests look a bit darker IRL the blue one definitely.

They were positive yesterday too but fainter they have got darker in 24 hours.

Oh my gosh @MocktailMe I definitely see those lines and this is exactly how my tests started out. You might have ovulated slightly later than you think. I bet if you got a first response or another ultra early detector it would be much darker. I totally understand the feeling of not wanting to even feel excitement and guarding your heart. The next few days will be very telling! Cautious congratulations 🤍🤍🤍

Yes I hate the clearblue but it was all they had at the shop! The strips was what I tested with yesterday and it was a real squinter but not today.

My cautious plan if there is no bleeding is to head to EPU in a few days for some repeat bloods to be done. I've always bled with a positive test around when my period is due, if that doesn't happen I'll take that as a great sign. If it does I'll manage my expectations. I feel I can handle however this goes so long as it isn't emergency surgery again, that's my one big fear.

Absolutely just knocked sideways currently. Also feel SO SO sick but I don't know if that is hormones or anxiety!

Oh my goodness ! @MocktailMe can you contact EPU for advice and assurance ?

They don't open Sundays, only Saturday mornings. By the time I'd got my head around it yesterday they were closed 😅

I hope so so much that this is it for you @MocktailMe🙏🙏 you deserve it so much. Definitely a good sign that you are not having bleeding and feeling sick! So understandable to be fearful of another emergency surgery, you’ve been through so much. I used those strips and they are definitely reliable and take a long time to go dark so the fact that you are getting clear lines on them is definitely positive. Please keep us posted 🙏🙏 xx

Oh my gosh @MocktailMe ! I really hope this is it for you, those lines look similar to mine at around 13dpo. I totally get why you feel a bit blindsided after all you've been through over the last couple of years - but my fingers are firmly crossed for you. Take the next few days/week a day at a time and keep us updated 🤍

This is this morning's FMU (which is why it's so stupidly early 😅). It is definitely darker than yesterday's test. But it is still not as dark as the control line and I do believe today is 14dpo.

I have attached Saturdays test though, which is 48 hours ago for comparison and it literally looks negative now next to this one. I knew it wasn't though.

There is no denying it in today’s photo @MocktailMe that is definitely a BFP!! And so much progression in 48 hours!

That's great progression! It's unlikely to be as dark as the control line for a good few days yet, and it depends on what tests you're using. I found the boots early detection tests really good for seeing the progression

I've attached for progression 13-14-15dpo (all estimated ovulation, I might be a bit out!).

I'm quite stressed as I don't feel today's looks dark enough really. I have also done a clearblue weeks indicator which has come back 1-2 so my HCG must be below 150. I really am trying to focus on the positive which is no bleeding, but I am very scared.

When we got pregnant with our little boy my first clear blue came back 1-2 then the week after 2-3! They are very accurate so congratulations!