Starting the journey thread 2

[squirrelnutkins1]

So we're nearly at 1000 posts.... setting this up ready for round 2 when the other is full.

I've tagged all the regulars I think (please forgive me if not ❤️❤️❤️) and anyone else who has commented on the thread ever if you'd like to come back and fill us in!

Here's to support and success 🎉💐

@2fingers22018
@VenusStarr
@Kelly199
@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF
@CloudSway
@GreyC
@veeboo
@mrsmch123

@bump2be
@ells0204
@claudie86
@nataliejayne26
@trying81
@sl85
@pinkroseuk
@chloeh99
@daisymay25

Afternoon,

So I decided to take a test today at 6dp5dt with a First response I know I know very early and probably stupid but there was a faint 2nd line both me and dh could see it but not sure if it’s an evap it not as it was so faint couldn’t tell but definitely there! So am now driving myself mad about this and should of held out till tomorrow like I originally said!!

Thankyou for asking about me @squirrelnutkins1 @2fingers22018 @VenusStarr I am doing ok the discharge is now more or less gone so am happy about that even though it means nothing and now am just waiting for tomorrow!! Glad you had a nice holiday @venusStarr!! @2fingers22018 how are you feeling? How are you at @squirrelnutkins1?

I hope I don’t upset anyone with my post xx

That is such fab news @finallytakingtheplungewithivf not upsetting from my perspective, we all have the same goal and I like success stories. Fx this is yours!

That's great news @FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF 😊🤞 are you testing again tomorrow? Really hoping you get your bfp. Like @veeboo said it's not upsetting, it gives me hope. Sending positive thoughts your way ❤️

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF fab fab fab news! Xx

@2fingers22018 glad he opened up to you. Hopefully he'll feel better too for telling you how he feels. Oh is doing better thanks, not great but better. I let him be for a few days and then have been trying to chat more to him. He's gonna try some healthier eating next week and join a gym so hopefully that'll help a little x

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF fab fab!! Amazing news

Thank you @squirrelnutkins1 @GreyC @veeboo @ @VenusStarr

I’ve done another two this am and I did two because I did get a line but to start with it didn’t look much darker but they are slightly!! We are still not convinced quite yet and I now need to but some more test as I think it’s going to be a long old two days to get through!!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!!

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF amazing news!! So so so happy for you! ❤️ You're not upsetting with your posts. We're all here for support for the same end goal and we really want you to have a bfp xx

@veeboo glad you found the acupuncture good. I'm enquiring today, hoping to go and they can fit me in a couple of weeks. Don't know how booked up they'll be!! Xx

@VenusStarr glad you had a lovely holiday!! Sorry about af arriving early! Know what you mean about waiting. Horrible, isn't it? Mine is due tomorrow. Have done tests and negative so just waiting for it now!
Hope your positivity keeps up. I'm feeling positive for next month now, but like you, just hoping it stay that way!!
That's a lovely Xmas present. Hope you will enjoy. Xx

@2fingers22018 Hope you're ok. Sorry you're struggling. It is just so hard and you do feel as though you're just waiting and waiting. Really hope you will have good news soon. Not long before your appt. Sending hugs xx

@squirrelnutkins1 Hope you're ok too.

Glad you had good time with family, but sorry about feeling rubbish too. It's just so so hard.
That's what I'm going to try this month! I'm just going to try and keep busy. I'm not going to be as strict with my healthy eating either I don't think. Think that was just putting me under more stress. Will just make sure I eat well, but also have what I want now and again too! Sending hugs xx

@GreyC Hope you're doing ok xx

Hope everyone else is ok. Really sorry if I've missed anyone. Seems I've missed a lot since I've had a break this weekend from this. Was busy out with my oh, my sister and her partner. Was nice to just be busy and have something else to focus on.

Thanks @kelly199! Have you done any more tests? Sounds like you had a lovely weekend xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF how are you feeling? Hope you're ok. So excited for you!!
I did do one about 2 days ago and it was negative, so just waiting for af now. I've had the odd cramps here and there and it's due tomorrow so just waiting now. I've emailed about acupuncture, so hopefully that will help!
I did! I had a really lovely weekend (aside from being ill!!). Just nice to just go out for food and relax and not think of ttc 24-7! Xx

@Kelly199 I’m ok thank you!! I’m shattered though think all this waiting and testing is tiring me out but not to long to go! Been feeling a bit headachy aswell all weekend!! Trying not to get two excited but it’s hard!! Well your not out till af shows so I still have everything crossed for you!! Oooh well I hope you hear back about that soon!! Xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF I'm not surprised with what you've been through! You've been through such a lot so I'm glad that it's looking positive for you 🤞🏼!!
Hope your headaches will subside soon.
Genuinely so so happy for you that it's looking good.
I know!! I'm currently ordering some more vitamins etc. So expensive!!
Yes, hopefully I hear back soon.
Hope you have a lovely day xx

Great news @finallytakingtheplungewithivf!! When will you call the clinic do you think?
@squirrelnutkins1 sounds like mixed emotions for you. How are you feeling?
@VenusStarr how are you doing today? Glad you had a good break. My hsg messed up my cycle that month too. They seem to be back to normal since though.
@Kelly199 yea they encouraged me to go weekly so they do hey bikes up but I think I'm going to go 2 or 3 times a month.
Hope everyone else is okay. I'm now in the tww.

@Kelly199 awww thank you!! What vitamins do you take or are these new ones as you were reading that book weren’t you? Xx

@veeboo thankyou jist hope it’s not to good to be true!! I am at the clinic first think we’d morning for my hcg blood test so won’t bother ring them will just test tomorrow and Wednesday and keep my fingers crossed!! How are you feeling about the 2ww? Xx

@finallytakingtheplungewithivf will you tell them you've tested. 2 sleeps left. Hope it goes quickly for you.

I feel okay, today is O day I think as got peak yesterday. We managed to dtd the last 3 days (we had to use insemination twice but it is what it is) and hoping for today too so I am pleased with that. It's also the countdown to my holiday so I'm trying to think of it like that but I'm sure I'll start stressing soon! I was very emotional last month so hoping holiday will sweeten the blow if its bfn again.

@veeboo I've heard that a lot recommend every two weeks! Expensive isn't it? Although I suppose it's worth a try isn't it? That's why I think I'm going to do it.
Fingers crossed for you in your tww 🤞🏼 xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF I've been taking the proceive ones. Was taking pregnancare before, but been taking proceive for last two months and this month have bought the proceive women max! So this will be third month on proceive which is what they recommend so hopefully will make the difference! Am taking omega 3 NAC and inositol too so 🤞🏼🤞🏼 xx

Hi @kelly199 yea it's a lot. She said weekly at first but I'm not going to overthink it. I think they recommend going more weekly if/when you have an ivf cycle. I suffer with anxiety and depression and think if it helps with that it will be great and anything else a bonus. She said it will help with cycle length but I'm a bit more sceptical on that.

Where do you get proceive from? I started pregnacare this month but I think its caused bloating/cramping. I also take omega 3.

@veeboo do whatever you feel comfortable and whatever helps. That's why I'm willing to give it a go as heard success stories from it, but also that it gives you a positive mind as you said too. It's so hard isn't it and I can't help but obsess over ttc, so if it helps in that way too it's a bonus!
Holland and Barrett. At the moment it's buy one get one half price so I've got the men and women one as my oh takes them too and then for this month I've bought the max women one so hoping it helps xx

@veeboo I'm ok thanks. It was lovely being with them. Just trying to keep positive and be grateful for other things.

OH said last night are we dtd and I said I really really don't want to. He then said, what if this is the one (that gets us preg). So I couldn't argue with that!

Got my fertility clinic appointment and counselling appointment this week. The counselling place phoned asking if I wanted a cancellation slot so that's good.

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF keep us posted, so excited for you

@kelly199 ooo thanks for the Holland and barratt tip! I know what you mean, at my worst I am obsessive but I just try and do all I can and not be so restrictive I'm miserable. It's a hard balancing act and always on my mind but I'm filling my time.

@squirrelnutkins1 bless your partner sounds like he is really trying. Good luck for the clinic and counselling. Do you know what they are going to discuss at the clinic appointment?

@squirrelnutkins1 good of your oh. Shows he's trying to do all he can too, bless him.
Glad your appt is this week. Good of them to call you with a cancellation. Hopefully it'll help you xx

@veeboo no problem. Comes in handy when you've got loads of expensive things to get on there! At least one pack doesn't seem so expensive then! Xx

@veeboo @Kelly199 yeah it was sweet of him really!
I'm not sure tbh, I would hope it's to discuss a new plan of action or maybe revert back to the original plan of Letrazole, IUI x3, IVF. Hopefully we wont have to go through all those steps 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm feeling a lot better, almost a shame my appointment didn't come when I was at my lowest, hopefully that doesn't sound totally ridiculous! Be good to talk tho.

Hope everyone else is doing ok xx

@veeboo not sure if I’ll tell them or not they will probably tell me off! Well so far you sound very positive about the 2ww and sounds like you’ve done what you can do fingers crossed for you!

@kelly199 well if they work then the money will be well spent that’s what I think!

@squirrelnutkins1 thankyou I will! Sounds like your OH is being pretty positive which must make it a bit easier on you

I must say I’m starting to freak out a lot! I’ve managed to convince myself that all 3 FRER are all duds and I’ve been out and spent stupid amounts on tests and didn’t realise till i got home I got the wrong ones and to make it worse the woman in the chemist gave me them in a bag which had a hole in the bottom so as I went to leave they flew all over the floor! I am send DH out to get some different ones! Who knows what I’ll be like tomorrow!!

Glad your cycle went back to normal quickly @veeboo. I'm in my fertile week now and would normally have ewcm by now but none so far. Well done on the timing of dtd 🤞

So excited for you @FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF 😊 I've got a good feeling xx

Glad you're feeling positive @Kelly199 hope af stays away for you but even if she does arrive, you will have a brand new chance 😊

Nice to hear your oh is taking the lead @squirrelnutkins1, fingers crossed that was the one for you 🤞 good luck for your appointment tomorrow. Hope you get a plan of action. Good news on your counselling too!