TTC’ers #2

[Makeupaddict5]

Hey everyone! Joining this thread.
been trying to conceive for 2.5 years now. I already have a 3.5 year old.
I have had an ectopic and 3 miscarriages in the last year. The most recent miscarriage was about 9 weeks ago and I’m currently on my first cycle since, hoping that because I’m meant to be more fertile at the moment it happens for us quickly. Although, I don’t know how I would cope with another loss.
I don’t know if or when I’ve ovulated on the cycle but we have done the deed sorry I’m a prude, a lot of times since my period stopped so fingers crossed!
according to my app I’m due on in 4 days so we will see- trying not to think about it too much but it’s so hard, I want nothing more than to give my child a sibling. Also it’s very scary trying for another when I’ve already had an ectopic and lost one of my tubes, but I’ve successfully conceived since then so hopefully this will be fifth time lucky. My other miscarriages have been blighted ovum’s/mmc.

Sorry I’m rambling a bit I never speak to anyone about it so it feels good writing it down.

Hi ,
So sorry for your loss.
Make sure you take your time to heal. I know it’s not easy.
Can I ask have you got your bloods thoroughly checked out to see if you have any blood conditions ?
What has your doctor said about miscarriages ?
If you had 3 miscarriages in a row will the NHS not investigate ?

No major symptoms. I had sore boobs for a day last week but I usually get that before AF. I did notice that I wasn’t getting any usual painful cramps, but thought it was in my mind. Sorry that’s not much help.

No thank you. It’s still early and we are wired different. Congratulations again.

 

[Mel17]

These are the tests I took at 5am, very happy but scared! Just praying it works out this time as I'm nearing my would have been due date I'm not due on until tomorrow so won't count my chickens x

Huge congratulations to you! So very happy

 

[Smallpotato]

So after I was a total blubbering mess yesterday I took a test. And then I took another. And another. And then my partner got me a digital as we’ve had some outrageous false tests the past couple of months. Turns out...I’m pregnant. 4 weeks 1 day by my dates. Crikey.

I just wanted to say that this has been the most incredibly supportive group and I have never rooted for strangers on the internet so much in my life. I don’t know what else to say as I want more than anything for you all to get your positives but thank you all for your kind words over the past few months, being on tattle really has meant so much more than just being a horrid troll (). You ladies are a top top bunch and I’ve got everything crossed for all of you

This is amazing!!!!

 

[Honeybeetea]

How are you getting on @Honeybeetea ?

Well I did a FR yesterday and BFN. Still no sign of AF so guessing it’s just a missed period, still showing symptoms that are a bit strange for me, but trying not to read too much into it. Fingers crossed for anyone in the TWW x

Thankyou so much everyone for the love got my fingers and toes crossed that all will be good and my OH is super excited too

In case anyone was wondering, this month I used the pregnacare pre conception tablets that @Dipdab recommended. Again, could be coincidence but

My main symptoms over the past week or so have been nausea throughout the day, cramping on and off, headaches particularly with strong smells like coffee or air freshener, extreme tiredness and inability to sleep at night! I also have broken out on my face but that could be the mask lol. I have sore boobs that has only come on today.

Wishing you all much luck xxx

Congratulations! So pleased for you xx

 

[Boutros-Boutros Ghali]

Hiya. Not in the exact situation as I'm on cycle 15 and have begun tests but I understand to do with your partner. My dh has 2 children already and although wants a baby just doesnt have that yearn for one like I do. Doesn't understand the heartbreak. It's so hard as it can make me feel so alone as he just doesn't get it. I think it's perhaps a maternal thing partly but also when they already have children it's not as huge deal like it is to us wanting our first.they want one, but aren't desperate as they already have that. It bothers me too x

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad it’s not just me x

 

[Honeybeetea]

Hi all...long time lurker here. Third cycle TTC, just a bit confused and wondering if anyone else has had similar. My period is roughly 6 days late, have taken some eBay cheapies over the past few days and they’ve all been negative - however when I went to the toilet today I had some slight spotting. I’m not sure when I actually ovulated (trying not to get into OPK’s as I’ll get obsessed ) When should I test again? Should i buy a proper FR test?

 

[Dipdab]

Husband has already complained that after two months of trying that he feels “clinical” so I feel like shit. Trust me mate, I don’t want sex before and after a 13.5hr shift either!

any advice to make it more romantic?

We had this problem! We went shopping picked out lingerie together and had a few home date nights.
Also lots of wine helped

 

[TJ90]

My hubby and I started taking these this cycle. Not sure if it contributed but it was the only thing we did differently this month. Got them on Amazon. I wouldn’t recommend them for anyone who doesn’t like swallowing pills as they are quite large hubby called them horse pills

I might get some of these - so happy for you

 

[Smallpotato]

thanks for this , it's good to know i'm not going mad not seeing a difference with BBT. I just feel like i'm doing everything 'wrong' which is so frustrating! I'm using the Premom app but just with boots own brand test kits. test line is really faint every day and the app is just picking up that they are all lows. at this stage i feel as fixated on getting strong LH result as I do on getting a BFP lol ! I wonder are there differences with different brands of OPKs?

Funny you should mention this... i have the Easy @Home brand and then an basic cheap brand. There is a massive difference! Same sample, same time!

 

[Onecandream]

Fingers crossed for you!

 

[Clojo92]

These are the tests I took at 5am, very happy but scared! Just praying it works out this time as I'm nearing my would have been due date I'm not due on until tomorrow so won't count my chickens x

Congratulations!

 

[calmyourritas]

So after I was a total blubbering mess yesterday I took a test. And then I took another. And another. And then my partner got me a digital as we’ve had some outrageous false tests the past couple of months. Turns out...I’m pregnant. 4 weeks 1 day by my dates. Crikey.

I just wanted to say that this has been the most incredibly supportive group and I have never rooted for strangers on the internet so much in my life. I don’t know what else to say as I want more than anything for you all to get your positives but thank you all for your kind words over the past few months, being on tattle really has meant so much more than just being a horrid troll (). You ladies are a top top bunch and I’ve got everything crossed for all of you

Congratulations my darling 🤍🤍

 

[fluffybaffling]

Thank you all you lovely lovely people thinking of you all xxxx

Congratulations lovely news! x

 

[Alexaj]

I found Flo annoying. It was constantly pestering me to sign up for the paid version so I use premom instead.

 

[Dipdab]

So after I was a total blubbering mess yesterday I took a test. And then I took another. And another. And then my partner got me a digital as we’ve had some outrageous false tests the past couple of months. Turns out...I’m pregnant. 4 weeks 1 day by my dates. Crikey.

I just wanted to say that this has been the most incredibly supportive group and I have never rooted for strangers on the internet so much in my life. I don’t know what else to say as I want more than anything for you all to get your positives but thank you all for your kind words over the past few months, being on tattle really has meant so much more than just being a horrid troll (). You ladies are a top top bunch and I’ve got everything crossed for all of you

Massive Congratulations

 

[Alexaj]

Have you tried testing in the afternoon too? Sometimes the LH surge can be rapid and in the evening. I would test morning (with the CB digi) and then I would do the evening with the Cheap sticks and I would hold my wee for about 3hrs from say 4/5pm-7/8pm because the LH hormone needs to build up in the day

Edit to say - the number doesn’t matter because it’s what relative for you. My peak was only 0.85 on premom but my lows were about 0.15 x

My peak is 0.85 too and is very very rapid. Definitely easy to miss.

 

[louichi]

I may do the same... I have thermometers everywhere thanks to work (I have to temp check 4 times a day!) so I’ll write it down!

I think you probably need a proper basal thermometer, I'm not sure those kinda ones give the same reading but maybe do some research in to it x

 

[Lola UK]

Hi all. I have a few symptoms of pregnancy but trying to hold off testing for a few more days. My period is 3 days late (usually on time but was late last month too), one sore boob (yep, one!), very nauseous and tired! I keep getting shooting pains around my ovaries too but different to usual cramps. We dtd a few times around peak fertility. Has anyone had any similar early symptoms?

Good luck!!

 

[Lola UK]

That’s the reason I don’t want to take it. Also I really want a baby and it’s silly I don’t want to risk something new. I’ve already had some bad luck.
It’s a risk either way taking or not.
Also I have a while till I’m next in line so maybe I get pregnant by then.

Totally your choice! To be honest I had my first dose in December and my second dose about 6 weeks ago now so by the time I’m pregnant (I assume) it will be a few months down the line so I totally understand your concerns and if you aren’t high risk I can totally see why you would wait x

 

[Smallpotato]

Sorry, it's just come to me why you need a basal thermometer! To accurately measure your BBT you need to take it first thing in the morning before you've even sat up in bed because the smallest movement can spike it, so it needs to be taken at total rest !

perfect, I have one!!! I’ll put it next to my bed