Just MC...Long haul, short haul, ranting, weeping, laughing all encouraged. Oldies and newbies very welcome

[liahgen66]

Ok, feel a bit scared actually starting the new thread but here we are, for however long (or short) our time here may be.

Off you go ladies. Welcome () one and all.

Nicely put! The phrase al dente will never be quite the same!

Changing the subject entirely, I am currently cringing inside out as I put something (not particularly complimentary) on Twitter about a guy who I had a very brief dalliance with 10 years ago, who I'd randomly seen on the telly last night. (He's not a famous but has a high profile job). He's just emailed me to say he's seen it...

Ten years ago and he's still keeping an eye out for you? Take it as huge compliment! Then delete the email, stick your fingers in your ears and try the lalalala none of this ever happened protocol.

viv TOTALLY brilliant - love it.
Agree with Gi1da. Top advice.

Am ignoring the naked waiters bit. Don't want it to put me off my pate .

I suspect he was probably searching for comments about the event at which he spoke last night, and my post came up. However, he emailed me direct to my work address, which means he would have had to have googled me to find it. I've replied, and he's taken it in good humour. I think.

That's hilarious Viv .

No symptoms either way for me yet, but AF not due for another 2-3 days, so that's not particularly odd. Am still holding out a teeny bit of hope, but realistically know that it's unlikely this month given the sparse SWI.

DS is having the whingiest stage ever. it's been going on for about a month and is driving me insane! I think he's a bit frustrated as he's not walking or talking yet and I think he'd like to be able to do/communicate more than he can.

Hi all,

Any more news from Barrenbrook? Have you given in yet and gone and bought another Digi???

Hippy - sorry to have scared you! I joined this thread last summer when I m/ced.

Viv - brilliant story! Sorry for your but it did make me laugh.

Hopefully - it only takes once . Fingers crossed for you. The first time I got pregnant, we had only done the deed once so I know it can happen...

Moofold - I think two of our grads, meita and oranges, had incredibly long first cycles but got pregnant not too long after. So hang in there.

Polly - yes the weight thing feels like another kick in the teeth. I did google it and found nothing official but did come across quite a few threads to it on chat forums so I don't think it's that uncommon. The only good thing is it does suddenly then drop off. Why is everything do do with patience!!

Hopefully - SNAP!! Wingeing dd all. the. time. grrrrrrargh! Not walking/talking yet either, but trying hard to do both (i think). Absolutely no time to myself at all, she does. not. ever. nap.

boohoohoohoo...

Are the naked waiters wearing those little frilly aprons over, um, themselves? That would be okay...

hopefully I read your post and read DS as DH. Thought you were saying your hubbie was being whingy and then got to the bit where you said he couldn't walk and talk and I thought WHAT? . V.Funny, read it again and realised it was your son!!

TFLS Of course you are allowed to re-visit us on here, didn't mean to make you feel unwelcome I just really want all to be good for you. How long til scan now?

A friend at work who had 1 MMC followed by 2 v. early MC's just told me she is 13 weeks pregnant - hooray - I am so happy for her. She was fantastic to me when I had my MMC and was so supportive.

I'm still not getting a proper line on the Ov stick - just a faint one. Thank goodness I bought cheepies, getting through them like they were sweeties.

Thanks Bunny for your comment. I agree with what you said, I probably will cry a bit for my little one when we finally do SWI, but I'm sure he/she would want me to go for it again .

Off to reflexologist later for some TLC. Last time I went I was telling her I was pregnant so it will be horrid but hopefully relaxing.

Love to all. No wine to offer you today - it's only 4.30pm - I'm not a bloody lush you know!!! haha.

TFLS - I like your way of thinking on the long cycles. Thanks for putting a positive slant on it for me.

Hippy - I have used those little disptick OV tests for over 33 consecutive days on this cycle alone!! Last few days the 2nd line is getting stronger though, I might be getting there at last! I'm hoping that's how they work, that they build up to a proper line then fade away. Hope you get a proper one too.

Alba - I somehow managed to skip over your post a few days back about pg testing too. Now I see that you are down the list, so AF must have arrived. Mixed emotions? How are you doing?

Viv - can always count on you to have a good tale!

Hello to everyone else. Please do pass the wine - its the only way to get through midweek!

Quick question:-

I have 2 children and when I started trying for the last one i always put TTC #3 on my stats. Now I've had a MMC. So am I still TTCing number 3 or am I now TTCing #4. Does my little one count as my 3rd pregnancy?? Do you see what I mean??

Actually thinking about it I'm guessing it shuld say #3 cos it's about how many children you have not how many pregs. Am I right?

Moo keep on peeing, we'll get that flippin' dark line if it kills us. here have some wine - can't join you yet - gotta drive to reflexology. Will have one when I get back and am all relaxed - ahhhhhh.

Hippy - you didn't make me feel unwelcome in the slightest. Hope the reflexology helps - I started acupuncture after my m/c and it really helped me sort my cycle back out. Plus was very relaxing - which is always a good thing! Scan is a sore subject - have ranted elsewhere. Been given a date of 26 March by which point I'll be 13 2. Was originally promised an early scan at 10 weeks. Just terrified that this will turn out to be another mmc. Patience was never my strong point - as you can probably tell

Mmmhh, thanks for the virtual wine. I might have a real one later.

I wondered about that too. I have a DD and lost my second baby but my stats sat TTC#2. It feels disloyal not acknowledging the baby you lost but I think its to let others know how many children you have, rather than pregnancies.

Enjoy your reflexology - that sounds good.

I did it, managed 2 nightshifts on the delivery suite and held it together. Babies galore, but kept a smile plastered on all night.

Early night tonight, because, trust me, nightshift whilst TTC - knackering!

Big wave to everyone!

Well done Malteser, that must have been a tough few days... sleep well!

First AF arrived for me a few days ago and thank goodness I'd been forewarned it could be 'a little heavier than usual'. What an understatement, feeling drained and anaemic already... Bit of a nightmare morning, took 2 1/2 hrs to get to work as London bridge was closed... Was v uncomfortable and had visions of me looking like an extra from a horror movie by the time we arrived... Thankfully made it just in time

despite it making me so exhausted am also quite relieved as killer PMT gone, feeling much more sane and it does help to feel I'm a bit closer to back to normal.

Viv, still chuckling at your story... He must most definitely still be holding a torch for you to make the effort to get in touch! Admire your resolve not to use that test this morning. Still crossing fingers for you, and everyone else at the top of the list!

Waves to everyone. On the train so better post now before I lose my signal...

Well I've been to see the acupuncturist and the nutritionist now. Just two days after the first acupuncture session first AF post MC arrived. Coincidence? Maybe but whatever, I was glad to see it.
Interesting appointment with nutritionist. Maybe not much that I didn't know already like "Don't eat crap" but have decided to try and follow the advice as much as possible as I feel we're on limited time. After all it won't hurt me to give up alcohol, caffeine and cut down on the sugary foods I crave for six months or so if the end result is the baby we want so much. It seems a small price to pay. Easy to say now, it could be harder as the weeks progress! The other thing she emphasised was not getting stressed about it all. I don't think I am but am making a concious effort not to obsess.
Just booked a holiday to New Zealand this Easter however if calculations are correct we might need to join the mile high club to have a chance if we don't get lucky this month. Not sure DH wants to run the risk of being arrested. Considering possibility of sending him on ahead IYSWIM & carrying turkey baster in hand luggage and doing the necessary. He did look faintly horrified when I suggested it. A step too far perhaps....?
Can someone update me on the stats next time please?
I am now on CD7 UCL25.
Bye for now, off to eat some vegetables

Hello,

Sorry for not popping back in last night. DH came home and we both crashed out, early shifts are killers sometimes.

I think I'm almost caught up, well, with this thread at least, have just spent the last hour reading all the posts and making notes of things I wanted to say otherwise I would never remember.

Liah I never knew how much you had been through and I am in total awe of you. You are clearly made of something good being able to keep the strength up to keep going!

GinaFB I don't know what to say, you are incredibly strong to have made that decision . Sometimes I am completely dumbstruck by the strength of a woman. (God I'm going all feminist!)

Goodluckbear What a shitty run of luck you have had, hope things have straightened themselves out now (with the help of your chequebook of course!) I laughed so much at you with the tighty whiteys thing. When i'm interviewing naughty people at work we try and get phrases into the interview, it's bad really as they are tape recorded and then typed up for all to see. It just helps pass the time!

MrsGazebo any news re your bloods etc? My first mc I was told was partial molar, I don't know if I have told you this already, but after a having blood taken and sending it off to Charing Cross for a couple of months they rang to say my levels had reduced to what they should be and re examined the tissue and found it wasn't molar after all, FX it's the same for you. Don't scare yourself with all the stuff on the internet about it though, I made that mistake and the worry was for nothing in the end. Thinking of you.

Jollster mate, I'm so sorry to hear your news and the fact that you are having to wait so long for an ERPC, that can't help the way you are feeling at all. Big hugs to you and yours

Viv Tested yet?????

So, I haven't tested again, my SIL is due any day so I am 'ignoring' it until her baby is here, hoping that will keep me from being a knicker checker (not worked so far!)

I got home yesterday to a message from the Dr's asking me to ring them as I'd been to the hospital to have blood taken to check all was in working order and DH had taken a swimmers sample in. Then the Dr called me to check I'd got the message (which I was very surprised about) bless her, I now have a booking in appointment on Friday!

I have no idea how this has happened and I'm still in complete shock. One thing I did do differently is have acupuncture. I had two sessions. After the first I had REALLY strong ov pains and had the proper horn DH didn't know what had hit him! I went back for another acupuncture session a week later and she concentrated on my energy levels or something, I had needles everywhere! Going back again on Sat, hopefully it might help this bean stick. (Even though it still doesn't feel in the least bit real!)

Right, I think I have rambled on quite enough, sorry for mahusive post. I'll stay quiet again now!

My sparky new oven (I know, let's get the house all ready before the baby arrives! What, no baby? Let's do the house anyway!) has just this minute arrived (delivery between 1pm and 4.30 of course)... except that it's bent and has to be loaded straight back into the numptywagon and returned to sender. First decent appliance ever, didn't even last 10 minutes .

Hello everybody (in silly squeaky children's TV voice). How are you today, girls and girls (no boys allowed)?

More blood tests results. HCG levels have dropped to 750, they're very happy with that. I would just like them to be 0 so I can start my countdown to TTC.

Hello, I put TTC # 3 as although DS2 only made it to 11+2 we got to see him and he was a little boy. Even if I'd lost him earlier I would still acknowledge him as I have now been pregnant twice. DS1 asleep in bed. Really sorry experienced posters if I've mucked things up. Happy to receive guidance.

Hi,

Could I join this thread please? I was recently 6 weeks pregnant and while abroad I miscarried. Was just horrible and totally devastated. Really want to try again and don't know whether I'll ovulate now this month, whether I'll need a D&C (how do you know if you need one? i'm seeing my GP nxt wk) and just desperately want to try again soon. it's just so hard.

shinysideup loved the image of you and DH trudling up and down the aisle in the plane with various implements of conception in hand .

I have lashings of egg white but still no positive on the cheepie opk sticks. Come to think of it I never got a positive on one of those sticks even when I got pregnant - has anyone ever got a positive on them??

I think i will use the egg white as guide and assume its happening about now. I'm not trying this month but am recording it all for my records - gosh I sound like a scientist.

have a real glass of wine in hand and enjoyed my reflexology sess.

Sorry newcastle I was typing my message for ages (kept stopping to drink wine) so hadn't read yours when i posted mine. Didn't mean to sound flippant after your news.

Sorry you've found yourself here, how awful to MC abroad. I'm not sure how you know if you need a procedure, I had an MMC so a bit different. I think it depends if you keep bleeding heavily etc. They might send you for a scan to check all gone. Your GP will tell you. Someone else might come on and explain it better. Mine was such a diferent experience - but both are devastating losses.

Take care of yourself and I hope you get the support you need from this thread. xx

Hi Newcastle, so sorry. Am sure you will get lots of good advice here. I had my mc at 9 weeks and didn't have any further treatment, so maybe you won't need to. Hope you have lots of support at home too.

thanks hippychick - a friend of mine had an MMC so I really really feel for you lots. We have only told family so far and my best friend, think we might keep it quiet as i think i'll get stressed if people know we were trying - all so complicated xx