One-tubers TTC again....

[boodleboot]

right then,

DH has decided that after two regular cycles post EP we can try again....was very excited about that prospect until it hit me like a thunderbolt....i only have ONE TUBE NOW....of course i knew this but now i really KNOW this IYSWIM and now feel a peculiar mix of and of course and at the whole situation we find ourselves in....

I want to be positive that it will happen and won't require assisted conception but am really nervous and scared it is going to take forever....or not happen at all....{trying not to think like that....}

calling all one-tubers for a bit of handholding and good old MN support......lets go through it together....

oh my goodness....just imagine if you are...that would be SOOOOO exciting....

leave it til the morning then

i will be loggin on with bated breath in the morning....

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Best of luck Appleton I had a very faint line on first test, we did three actually, all one after the other and couldn't decide. So sent DP out to get a CB,which was difinative. Fingers crossed

come come....what news apple???

Morning all! Well, I did another Superdrug one last night - faint line. Cheapy internet and Superdrug this morning, both faint lines - but still not dark enough for me, so I cracked open a CB digital - pregnant 1-2!!!!! I got a BFP!!

Can't quite believe it, especially as DH and I only did the deed about 3 times this month, and not at the right time at all - day 7, day 16-ish (and neither of us finished, IYKWIM), and then not until day 23 - how did I get a BFP from that?!?

Now, the big issue is that I fly in 11 days, so need to try and blag a scan before then - which means it's unlikely I'll get to see a heartbeat, but hopefully they'll be able to check it's at least where it should be.

I'm still very much in shock, and trying not to think ahead too much. Guess that means no rum punch or Red Stripe on my hols though - typically rubbish timing on my part, but obviously I'd much rather this than the alternative!

And of course I'm still thinking that faint line = not good. And that since everything is going well for you boodle that someone on the thread must have a rougher time of it, so I'm convinced that'll be me. My mind is a strange place sometimes!

But how fab if we can be a few weeks apart!

OOOHHHHMMMMMYYYYYGGGOOOOOODDDDDD

that is absolutely brilliant! Yay, a preg buddy!!! It is natural to think that something will be wrong, i know i did, on a thread i am on, on the ectopic pregnancy trust there are six on the same thread now with beans in the right place and i thought exactly the same...oh no, bet i am the one....remember statistically you have a 90% chance that beanie is in right place and then a 75percent chance the preg will be totally fine....

hey, CB's don't register faint or not faint...they just give you the facts! you are PREGNANT!!!

Definitely get yourself a scan before the trip to check all in right place. I have found woolwich to be really good so far...and totally NOT sidcup which was a bonus for me....

this is wonderful news!!!!

Thanks. It's so nice to be somewhere where people understand all the weird things going through my head!

Have booked a Dr appointment for Saturday morning, so will see where we go from there.

I checked out the Darent Valley website, and realised it's right next to DH's work (he works in Greenhithe) so it might be convenient from that POV. Since QM is at the bottom of my road, though, I might stick with it - if they're still accepting new patients! I kind of want to face the fear head-on, and going back there would definitely be doing that!

DH's reaction was spectacularly understated - I think "mmmm" was the only word I got when I showed him the CB. He knew we were trying (tho he did ask the other day if the Pregnacare I bought was a contraceptive - the picture of the pregnant lady on the front might be a giveaway!) but I think he's worried about the financial situation. But, we managed when I took 12 months maternity leave last time, we'll manage again! If it comes to that

Congratulations Appleton - FAB news!!!!

My AF is due on Thurs. I had tried to resist doing any pg tests before then but I caved yesterday. I got CB non-digital ones & got a faint line (we are talking very faint but it was definitely there) I got totally over excited but then did another one this morning, no line, not even a faint one to be seen . Not sure what's going on but feeling rather hopeless & down, I know it was only our first attempt since the EP but I was trying so hard to be upbeat & positive about TTC again it almost seems worse - sounds wierd but it might have been easier to have not been hopeful. I'm getting myself in a bit of a stew worrying that there's something wrong with my left side too. Feeling gutted about the EP & that one of my tubes is useless, despite the 3 MC's the one thing I've always had in my favour is that I've had a pretty good track record getting pg (just staying pg was the prob) but I don't feel like I have that on my side anymore .

I feel really bad about coming on here & posting such a downer especially when you have such happy news Appleton but I don't want to bring DH down and I think a lot of my friends & family feel uncomfortable talking about it all as they think I'll get upset.

On the upside DS was particularly gorgeous when I picked him up from nursery tonight & gave me the best cuddle so its not all bad - I must remember to count my blessings.

Appleton absolutely fanbloodytastic news. So so please for you. I didn't get much of a reaction from my other half when I showed him possitive test, he was convinced my HCG's were still up from EP as it was only 6 weeks after. Men are funny things maybe he is just keeping his emotions in check. I am sure that as soon as he see's your little bean he will be excited.
Keep us posted when you have had the scan

edwinak - please don't apologise for posting how you feel - it's what this thread is for! I've had lots of down days, and couldn't believe I didn't get pregnant straight away (I always got preg easily, too). But, like I said before, I barely even tried this month (after a month of trying at exactly the right times with no success) and look what happened!

And you got a line - I'd say you're not out of the race for this month yet! I got a negative after my first faint line, and the lines this morning weren't as dark as I would have liked.

Hope you get an answer one way or another soon - I was going slightly mental over the last couple of days, testing constantly because I knew I had symptoms and wasn't getting a BFP. Even though I'm terrified of what happens next, I feel so much better for knowing. I have my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks havetowearheels - he still hasn't mentioned it again, but he had dinner ready when I got home, so that's his way of looking after me I guess! Can't believe I'll get a scan next week - not long to wait at all!

don't feel bad for posting how you feel, we all understand....i got my self in a right tizz in nov over early testing and faint lines....its not over until auntie flo sings....

i am currently freaking out as my boobs aren't as sore as they were....its no less worrying when you have had scan and seen baby and heartbeat i tell you.....in someways its worse almost as you know what you have to lose.....

my sickness is still off the wall after 3pm, not actual vomiting now just really bad nausea where to move is dangerous to my balance etc....

that said i cannot stop thinking about chicken....and i am a vegetarian....eek.

can't believe you get a scan in a week, that is great apple

Well Done Appleton (miss all the exciting news as was in the city celebrating Australia Day)...Maybe this is a lucky thread and we will all fall like nine-pins....Edwina hope you are feeling a bit better today and to reiterate no apologies for feelings necessary, certainly not on this thread...we are on hols next week so won't be checking in but will be keeping everything crossed for those that need good news x

Well, I'm hoping I'll get a scan - I go a week on Saturday, so it has to be before then. Will see what Dr says on Saturday.

As long as some of your symptoms are still strong, I don't think you need to worry about others coming and going. I'm worrying today as I'm not as nauseous as I think I should be!

I was veggie for 20 years, and managed to be one through the whole of my last pregnancy. Then I lived in Jamaica for 6 months, where the only veggie option was steamed veg with rice and peas. Put together with the smell of jerk chicken wherever I went, it meant I caved after 3 months, and now I even eat McDonalds I hope you can resist the chicken craving!

ooh lived in Jamaica...sounds ace, how come? I turned veggie 5yrs ago when i met my hubby....wanted to please him initially i think but then i really got into it....well, actually we are pescatarians but you get my drift....no meat....its worth noting that i actually only crave meat like this when pregnant....happened with both EP and MMC.....perhaps i will hate myself if i go ahead and eat it but i am totally totally craving it....i just want crispy chicken skin and liver and bacon and i want it NOOOOW...

Thanks for all your messages. I'm feeling a bit better today, i think I just needed to let myself feel sad & now I will just pick myself up etc. AF hasn't appeared yet but she's not due until tomorrow, I haven't done any more tests, although I need to do one tomorrow morning as I'm meant to be going out with friends tomorrow night & I need to know whether I can sink lots of wine!

How funny, I'm veggie too but also eat fish. While I was pg with DS, I got a real thing for steak and sausages (in particular chipolatas!?!) I'm afraid I did cave & persuaded myself I should listen to what my body was asking for - good excuse huh?! As soon as I gave birth I went off them again! Strange.

boodleboot try not to worry about the sore boobs fluctuating. I had that with DS's pregnancy, doc said it was fine & the tenderness disappearing is only your body adjusting to the hormones. Sickness is a really good sign!

apple - how be ye today? i am extremely cold...i am on a really nice pregnancy thread called totally's grads if you fancy hopping over...not abandoning this one, an as well as not an instead of....

edwina - be positive sweets....this year will be your year ok...xxxx

Thanks boodleboot - AF arrived yesterday so definitely no go this month, it's all about February now!! Hope you are feeling ok.

Hello! I wrote a post yesterday, but must have shut down before I hit post. Pregnancy brain already!

edwinak sorry AF got you.

boodle hope you've warmed up now. I lived in Jamaica as DH was still living there at the time - we met when I was on holiday 3 years ago, he came over for 5 months when DD was born (he arrived 3 weeks before she did!) and then as I was on ML for 12 months we spent the rest of the time over there - it was cheaper than living in the SE! It was quite hard with a baby, but so looking forward to going back now she's a toddler - she's going to love it!

I went to Dr yesterday, and he will call the EPU to make a scan appointment for me this week. Torn between wanting it to be early in the week (and over with), or later so there's more chance of seeing something. What if it's another EP? I am just terrified!

On the positive side, I did my last Superdrug test yesterday morning, and the line showed up much quicker, and was stronger. Trying not to think too much about any of it, until I really have to.

How is everyone?

?Appleton and "boodleboot hope all is going well?

I did an OV stick this morn that was 'go, go go!' typically DH has had to go to Germany for work for 24hrs (grr!) but managed to fit a quickie in before he left this morn! I think I'm ovulating on my bad side though as I feel a bit tender there. I still have my tube with probably a bit of ectopic still there, DESPERATELY hoping nothing gets stuck there. Feeling pretty scared about it all.

Does anyone else feel ovulation? I never did til after I had DS.

Hope everyone's doing ok.

Hello Ladies

Gosh Edwina I now get HUGE ovulation pains now and never did before DS1. I don't know if its my imagination but they also seem much worse since my Ectopic. I was thinking of going to the Drs as was getting worried I had something ELSE wrong but have put it off as don't want to hear more bad news which I know is stupid but I think you will all understand. I am a bit hmmmm at the moment as had dared to hope last month that was pregnant as felt a bit sick and was peeing in middle of night but got AF on first day of our holidays (which otherwise were fab)...onwards and upwards I guess...also just started back my activities with DS1 as its been summer hols over here in Oz and I don't think I am overstating when I tell you EVERYONE JUST EVERYONE is pregnant which is hard but also don't want to turn into the grouch who stole the ability to be happy at other peoples news! I just hope that this time next year it will happen for all of us. Good luck this month Edwina and hope all is going well with Boodle & Appleton (for whom I am not the grouch ; ) xx

ooh yes OV pains were hideous after EP....especially dec, the month i fell preg.

I am feeling slightly better than i have been which i am putting down to the fact that i have started eating meat again after 5yrs vegetarianism....a lot less sick. I had a scan on tuesday and saw little bubs all tucked up and safe. Am now 9wks and 1 day....

really hoping you two join us very soon!!!!

Hi all

Scrumdiddlyumptious I did mention to my doc about painful ovulation since childbirth, she didn't seem too worried, I also mentioned it to the scanner lady when I had EP & she said lots of women say it's different after childbirth. This month I felt like I blew up like a balloon for 2/3 days and was really tender, it literally vanishes as soon as I OV - v strange. I was like this before the EP though. I'm wondering if my ovaries got moved a bit during pregnancy, maybe they're squashed up in a corner somewhere with less space?!!

I dared to hope that I was pg last month too - so disappointing when AF arrived. Especially when I had a faint line on one test . Am now on 2ww, not going to get hopes up too much due to DH's VERY inconvenient trip to Germany! But keeping fingers crossed for us both this month Scrumdiddlyumptious!

Thrilled all is going well for you boodle - it gives us all hope!

Hi all

Not sure if anyone is still following this thread but I got a BFP a week ago!!! I had a scan but it was too early to see anything but they could tell me that I ovulated from my good side which is good news. I also had 2 lots of bloods done 48hrs apart which seem to be ok so I now just have a torturous wait until next Thurs for another scan when they will hopefully be able to see something.

How is everyone else getting on?

Hi Edwina, that is terrific news, congratulations!!

Hopefully the week for good news - I have also tested positively (very early early days, only 2 days after missed period today) but am very worried as I keep feeling twinges on my right hand side so terrified that will have another ectopic....had a blood test today (for base line) and will get results tomorrow and then will test twice a week until early scan at 6 weeks....fingers crossed for both of us but I am feeling like bad news is coming for me...stupid I know but having longed for a positive result I am now so scared that this will go wrong too...ironically had just had an appointment for an IVF clinic come through for the end of this month (which I haven't cancelled yet!)....good luck and hope all is good with Appleton and Boodle xx