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

Thank you - there was about 7 toddlers there aswell which probably didn’t help the situation.
Always gets you when your feeling great and positive and happy doesn’t it.
Heading home now so managed to stick it out for a bit longer for my parents
Thanks @squirrelnutkins1 :)

You did well sticking it out ❤️ @GreyC I think we've got to congratulate ourselves for the little victories, not that they feel little, but you know what I mean (I hope lol!). One day at a time until we get what we want 🙏🏻 xx

I do no what you mean @squirrelnutkins1.
So glad I am on this thread. I would feel very lonely without it x

Oh @GreyC I am so bloody sorry you got to face such insensitive questions. I don't know what crosses people's minds! Hope work gets sorted for you. Good idea from @2fingers22018 to speak to the union.

Hope everyone else is okay. I'm about 6dpo now so getting restless. AF cramps should start in a day or two if it's bad news.

Hi everyone, hope you're all OK.

Sorry I've been a bit quiet. We had my nan's funeral this week so been a bit all over the place. I do feel like I have had a bit of closure on the last few months. I'm sorry if I've already said this here, but I asked my nan to look after my little one and I feel that helped me. I'm not usually a spiritual person but it felt right.

I went to yoga last week and that was really nice, felt very calm and focused. I plan to go again this week.

I've ovulated now so in my tww, not entirely sure of dpo but expecting af around 10 July, if my cycle is normal this time, was only 22 days after the hsg.

Fingers crossed for you @veeboo 🤞 hope the cramps stay away

When's your blood test @FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF?

Sorry to hear the bbq was tough @GreyC, I have imaginary conversations in my head about people asking inappropriate questions but it hasn't happened so far. My uncle has just had a baby girl (6wks) and brought her to the funeral, I did manage to give her a cuddle and my grandad said it suited me but there was no malice or insensitivity intended. Hope you're feeling better today.

@squirrelnutkins1 I'm sorry you've had a tough time with the counselling and af arriving early. Hope all goes well starting the letrazole this cycle, I'm feeling hopeful for you 😊

@Kelly199 How's things with you? Hope your dog is OK now?

@CloudSway @2fingers22018 hope you're both doing well

Sorry if I've missed anyone xx

Oh @GreyC, that is pants xx I don't know why people think it's okay to do that, well done for getting through it, and sounds like you have a brill OH deflecting like that.

@squirrelnutkins1 I actually can't believe that is your company policy, it's not a policy at all!! It's like saying 'do what you like' to the managers, hopefully you have a reasonably considerate manager - hope you get that meeting soon. I work for m&s and they are terrified of being sued so tend to let people have whatever, I'm always surprised other companies aren't more concerned about going to court...

Im stuck on whether to test today... I rigidly stick to not testing, after the trauma of testing so often for the first year ttc - it really upsets me seeing the bfn so for my sanity I really try not to test. But... I'm usually 28/29 day cycle. Currently on cd31, but as u know have just started using opks and last month's af came 14dpo. This month 14dpo would be Tuesday, but that will be cd33 and I haven't gone above 30 since last November. I don't get much warning of af, had a few spots and a minor mood swing which are potential signs, and we barely ttc this month but I really want to test. Do you think hold until Tues? Or just get it over with? I know it's my choice but DH gets wound up when I can't make a decision so I'm dumping my circular logic here instead 😆

@VenusStarr glad to hear from you. I think it's really lovely to think of your nan taking care of your little one for you, what a comforting idea.
All you've gone through is hard, good to hear yoga is helping you. I've always wanted to try it but I'm scared to go to a class on my own in case I'm crap or make a fool of myself lol. Hugs for the dreaded tww, fx as always xx

Hi @CloudSway if you are 12dpo today you would get an accurate test but if I am honest I would wait. Infind testing traumatizing too. As you got a positive opk 12 days ago it is probably unlikely you are 'late' and are having a longer cycle. That doesn't mean you're not pregnant of course...but if the test would upset you maybe wait until tuesday?

@GreyC theres no escaping it is there i know family dnt have ill intentions but i cant help thinkin mind ur own businness u know lol @CloudSway i agree i think ur havin a longer cycle ur luteal phase should stay the same and if it was 14 days last month id go with that but as @veeboo says doesnt mean ur not pregnant u could still get s bfp on tues fingers and toes crossed for u hun x

@VenusStarr sorry i always feel like i miss someone thats luvely to think ur nan is takin care of ur little one, made me well up a bit 💜

Ah thank you ❤️ @VenusStarr glad someone is 🙈 I'm feeling less hopeful but I'll give it a go. Keep trying to find success stories to give me some hope! Glad you're doing ok 💕

@CloudSway what's bizarre is I work for the nhs of all places!! The maternity policy is very clear and you get whatever you need no questions asked and there is work going on to try and get the same for fertility, so the occy health woman told me but yeah down to managers discretion! Tbf my manager is okish. She's still on hol for a while so we'll just have to see what happens. Glad m&s are ok. I'd wait it out on the testing. Positive thoughts coming your way xx

Took my first Letrazole this morning. I was absolutely boiling all morning and really struggling to cool down but could just totally be coincidental with the weather. I've heard a few say take it at night to avoid side effects but on the box it says in capitals take in the morning so I'll go with that this month.

Hope everyone is having a happy Sunday xx

@squirrelnutkins1 at least u can feel proactive now ur takin them x

@2fingers22018 totally. Are you feeling any better? Have a good time with your cousin? X

@squirrelnutkins1 my backs still sore and i have work 2morro! Aaaggh yh we had a laugh n a catch up. How are u feeling?

@2fingers22018 glad you had a laugh! Good medicine for the soul! Sorry about your back ☹️
I'm ok thanks. I'm not feeling particularly positive that Letrazole is going to work but I'm not feeling negative either, just kind of nothingness but I'm ok. Sad as it is I'm kinda looking forward to work tomorrow! Keeps my mind very busy x

Morning all, I’m not doing very well with keeping up at the moment!! Sorry you had a bad time at the weekend @GreyC!!

@CloudSway did you test or did you decide to wait?

@VenusStarr I think that’s lovely that yiu did that and that it helped you!!

@squirrelnutkins1 glad you have starte your meds’ I have everything crossed for you!

@2fingers22018 how are you?

@Kelly199 how are you? You have been quiet?

I went for my blood test yesterday but as it’s a Sunday my results won’t be back till Tuesday so have another day to wait!! Seems that what life has be come st the moment a waiting game!! I’m so tired and anxious it’s unbelievable!!

Morning @FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF, I'm sorry the anxiety just keeps going, I suppose that's the nature of being a parent! but try to see it that there's been no change or any indication that anything has changed and I'm sure your results will show that 🙂 let us know

No I didn't test because even though I get stroppy when my DH tells me not to test, I followed the wise advice of @veeboo @2fingers22018 and @squirrelnutkins1 without question lol. Good job too because I had my first af spotting last night so although I am gutted as usual, haven't had to get kicked in the face with a bfn. Good advice ladies. Don't know why we do it to ourselves every month getting hopes up!

I'm a bit concerned that we are 1 month into 3 month lifestyle change ready to start in Sept, and this heat is hardly going to help with the sperm quality! Thinking about "treating" DH to a male cooling system (ice pack that goes in your pants) lol!

Meant to say, sorry about your back @2fingers22018, I missed it, what did you do?

And how are you getting on with the letrazole today @squirrelnutkins1? Hopefully a slight reduction in heat... Oh the nhs has some serious catching up to do, although DH used to work for them but recently moved to a hospice, the hospice doesn't have any policies around fertility either 🙄

Sorry, I know I'm absent a lot lately ladies, have been busy weekends and trying to have a little break from here every now and then.

@squirrelnutkins1 sorry you're feeling crap you're back to square one, but hopefully it will work for you. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 hope everything will be ok when your manager is back xx

@2fingers22018 hope your back is ok and hope you enjoyed your cousins xx

@GreyC aww that seems really unfair doesn't it. Not as if we choose this journey.
Hope you enjoyed your bbq.
Aww I'm so sorry. I wish people understood that some people's journeys aren't all rosy and to be sensitive just in case!! From what I've been through, I know I'd never say that to anyone!
Hope you're ok sending hugs xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF how are you? Hope you're ok. Let us know what your bloods are. Sounds promising though that lines are getting stronger! Easier said than done, but try not to stress.
Just read your update! I didn't think they did bloods on sundays! My gp only does them mon-fri. Although, you went to the clinic didn't you? So perhaps they would in this area too. I'm sure it'll be all ok, but I know you're understandably stressed. Think we all would be from where we've all started to get where you are. Sending lots of positive thoughts to you xx

@veeboo wishing you the best of luck for this month!! Hopefully your af cramps stay away!! Xx

@VenusStarr hope your nan had a lovely send off. Such a hard time for you. That's a lovely idea with your little one. Whatever you feel is best ❤️
Glad yoga is helping. I think I may give that a go. Do you need to be really flexible though because I'm not lol.
Fingers crossed for you this month 🤞🏼 xx

@CloudSway did you end up testing? Xx

Hope everyone else is ok. Sorry if I've missed anyone!

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF ah thanks hun, appreciated it. Sorry you're so anxious ❤️ let us know how you go with your results x

@CloudSway sorry you've had some spotting but you're not out just yet 🙏🏻
LOL let us know what OH says about the ice pack 🤣 I'm ok thanks, a bit headachy but no dramatic side effects so far. I spoke to the clinic this morning. Silly me didn't realise they work at the weekend so I should have phoned them Saturday, whoops. I've got an appt for next tues for my scan. I forgot to ask if it's internal, I'd imagine it is, will have to see if @Kelly199 can tell me....?

Hope everyone else is ok xx

@squirrelnutkins1 hope your headache goes!!
I wouldn't have thought they'd work weekends, so don't worry!
All my scans were internal, so I suppose it would be the same?
The follicle tracking scans is it? Hope it all goes well. Let us know. I know it's not for another week yet xx

Hi all. Hope everyones okay.
@@VenusStarr so sorry about your nan. How are you feeling?
@squirrelnutkins1 good luck for this month! Any more side effects on the meds. Good news about the clinic being open weekends too!
@CloudSway I hope it's just spotting how are you feeling?
@2fingers22018 what are you upto this week?
Any word in the blood test results @finallytakingtheplungewithivf? Have you told anyone yet?
I think I can feel cramps coming but also not sure if I've just overdone it at the gym! We fly saturday so I want to test friday to get the disappointment out the way but it would only be 10dpo so a bit early maybe.

@CloudSway I know you are right I think the fact DH is getting very excited and then I’m just thinking if the worst happens he would be crushed!!

@Kelly199 I’m ok thanks! Just finding this part even rougher then the 2ww hopefully tomorrow will settle me a bit! My clinic don’t offer a repeat blood test so had to find somewhere else to go! I was surprised they said Sunday too!

@squirrelnutkins1
Thanks I will do hope it’s early on in the day!

@veeboo no not till tomorrow! No I haven’t told anyone yet I really want to tell my best friend just for the support! We will probably have to tell DH in a few weeks as we are away with them and everyone knows how much I love a glass of red! Fingers crossed for you! Bet you are looking forward to your holiday!

@veeboo fingers crossed for you.
Where are you going on Saturday? I must've missed you saying/forgotten, sorry! Xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF I know. I'd be anxious too and it's horrible waiting for things! Hopefully it'll all be ok tomorrow, I'm sure it will be 😘 xx

@veeboo ooh have a fab time! Positive thoughts coming your way! I've been ok really. I think I'm just looking for side effects to be honest! It feels really good knowing this is a step forward but I do know nothing is guaranteed.

@Kelly199 yeah follicle tracking. I'll have to make sure I'm all tidy downstairs then for the scan 🤣 got to laugh haven't you! How are you hun? Xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF I know I'd be exactly the same, worried sick, but do try to enjoy it 😘 where are you off to on your hol? X

@KH87 hope you're ok, you've gone quiet. X