AF is here. Met her with both disappointment (cos I'm not pg) and excitement as I am now on a countdown to my FET. I will ring the clinic tomorrow and follow their instructions. I know that I have to track my O time now and go for a blood test when the LH surge is detected.
I'm still keeping everything tightly crossed for you and hope you get your BFP this cycle Megan . You deserve it so much, and what a wonderful wedding anniversary present that would be!!!!
Cheryl, I hope AF is not too far away for you hun so you can do some serious TTC soon hun
Bec, as O time is approaching for you, I really hope that your sticky egg catches a little swimmer!
Aries, I hope the next cycle brings you a lovely surprise. Bring on the BFP!!
Diana, I hope you feeling better hun. Take care sweetie, and take it easy
Dee, how are you going hun? Sending you big hugs xx
Aw Beata, well it was a winwin situation really. I was praying so hard your little mircle was in there! But hey, let the FET begin!!! And relax! Make sure you put your feet up, and stay warm because it's bloody freezing atm! And have yourself some mocktails to celebrate this weekend
Thanks Teagz, you're such a sweetie. But you are right, it is a win win situation, now it's FET time soon!!!! Yey! Thank you for your prayers too, I now pray my little embie survives the thawing process and latches on with all it's might...
Aries, welcome to our little support group. It's nice to have some company but the circumstances that you led you to us are heartbreaking. We've all been through this phase that you're at so feel free to jump in and unload when you need to. It took us 3 years to conceive Ryan only to lose him at 18 weeks, so I understand completely where you are coming from. I had one AF about 6 weeks after I lost him but now I am here waiting for AF to arrive from an anovulatry cycle - I'm CD 55 today! I'm seeing a TCM who has me on herbs and AP to try to get my hormones sorted out.
Beata, sorry to hear that AF arrived but good news that you can get started on your FET this cycle. I really hope that this is successful for you hun, and pray that your little frostie defrosts perfectly Try to relax and reduce your stress, maybe a nice warm bubble bath?
Megan, ditto for you too hun. Stress is so damaging to our bodies as it keeps us in a heightened state which is so tiring. You need your body to be focussing on other things, like building uterus linings so try to find a way to relax. It sounds like taking leave next week is the perfect way to do that. Congrats on your wedding anniversary. I think you deserve to have a glass of bubbly from all that you have both been through. When I fell pg, we had had a dinner party the weekend before I POAS and we polished off several bottles of wine and I got quite tipsy and didn't seem to cause any problems. Of course, I stopped drinking straight away when I knew I was pg, but I don't think one glass of wine is going to do too much. It's what you do everyday that counts, so be gentle on yourself and if you feel like a glass of wine, go for it and enjoy it! I really hope you get your BFP this time around.
Hi Teagz, hope your keeping warm!
Hi to Bec, Diana, Dee and everyone else
AFM, well I have had another busy week. Have managed to increase my exercise this week and am feeling better for it. I've even lost some weight, not much (1kg), but it's a start in the right direction. The healthy eating plan is going well. Am having the occasional tea or coffee (instant type so less caffiene) and haven't been interested in any wine so that's good too. DH has cut back on his red wine as well and I am really proud of him that he has managed to stay with it as well because I know he is working hard at the moment doing his and his boss's job and doing lots of travel so he is quite stressed and usually enjoys a couple of glasses of wine at night, but he's been so strong. He's just wonderful. And no complaining about the lack of red meat or the extra veges I'm making him eat, not to mention the supplements and herbs he's taking. Still no sign of AF arriving but to be honest I'm now in a place where I am comfortable with that. I am trying to focus on getting my body healthy and strong and I am sure that once it is ready, AF will arrive. It's only 6 weeks until we go overseas for 5 weeks. I am kind of hoping that we will be back TTC by then. Wouldn't it be great to conceive Ryan's little brother or sister in Paris, or in the Scottish highlands or somewhere else romantic?
Oh, I almost forgot. I had to get an emergency filling done as I managed to crack a tooth on the weekend - ouch! I have to go back for a crown but that can wait until after oversea, yay!
Next week we're going to Perth to see DH's family and our friends. We have decided to see our friends who have just had their little boy. We know it will be hard, and we really don't know how either of us will be on the day, but we're looking forward to seeing them and see that it is a necessary part our healing process. We went into BabysRUs last weekend and bought the cutest stuffed elephant for him. We both love elephants and they would have figured prominently in Ryan's nursery if we had set one up so we thought it was fitting.
Anyway, I have a house to clean. Take care all and will pop back in on the weekend.
xo
Hi Cheryl, I agree re the stress thing, so I am trying not to think about it too much, but very difficult. I am very much looking forward to our little break away next week. I also get to see my best friend, so really looking forward to that as well. I had to laugh about you getting tipsy at the dinner party when you conceived Ryan, I can completely understand, with how long it took you guys, you can't put your life completely on hold. But yes, balance is certainly important. Sounds like you and your DH are doing great with your eating plan,well done on losing 1kg, it may not sound like a lot bit in reality it is good amount of fat & I'm sure you'll feel better for it. I really pray that it all helps and that AF shows up very soon Oochy with your tooth, hope its better. I didn't know you were going OS for 5-wks soon, how fantastic, I really hope you guys fall pg somewhere romantic as well. Its great that you have that to look forward to. All the best visiting your friends with the new baby, it can be difficult, but just do what you feel is right at the time. My sisters both had babies within weeks of me losing mine, one sister in the same week. I was quite happy that they were in another state to be honest as I didn't want to see their babies for a while. I saw them a couple of months later and was ok with it, but it was a little weird, but I got through it ok and I'm sure you will as well. I am sure there will be a jungle full of little elephants in your nursery with your little bubba in no time
Hey Beata, ok AF is here which is fine as you can focus on the FET and we know what prayers / vibes to send your way. Really hoping that this is it hun, it really is your turn you deserve this 100%. We are all behind you and hope to hear some great news in the coming weeks
Diana, hope you feeling better and your little one is thriving.
Dee, how are you sweetie, hope you are holding up ok
Aries, hope you are feeling ok & that AF arrives for you soon so you can start ttc.
Hi Bec, hope you are well, what is new with you?
AFM, going out to dinner tonight to celebrate the big anniversary, then off to the Opera tomorrow night, very exciting, then going away on Monday. I'll be testing mid-next week while I am away so wish me luck, I'll have to try & post if I get some good news
Thank you Beata, Berry & Chez for your warm welcomes. Positive thoughts for you all.
Waiting, waiting, waiting. No sign as yet - not even a niggle but I am sure that she will come eventually.
Can anyone tell me how long it takes for AF after birth? I am guessing that everyone is different but just posting the question anyway (it passes time!).
If I can remember, I bleed for about 2-weeks after my loss,(more like spotting towards the end that would come one day and not the next), AF turned up about 3-weeks after that, so it took about 5 weeks in total, but yes you are right we are all different. Have you had a follow-up appointment with your OB or hospital to check that everything is ok?
Really hope AF turns up for you soon hun so you can start ttc. Hang in there, she will turn up sooner or later Also, don't forget that your will O before AF arrives for the first time again. I know that probably sounds obvious, but it was something I read after my loss and hadn't really consciously thought about.
A quickie post from me as I am a bit pressed for time today, but...
Cheryl, I'm very impressed with your proactive attitude towards getting fit and healthy and very proud of your DH as well! Way to go you two! Very jealous about your upcoming holiday hun, we went to Poland and Scotland last year in March and it was magic. I too hoped to 'conceive' a bubby o/s as well...LOL, oh well, we had a lot of fun trying and I so hope you make a little bubba in the romantic Scottish highlands!!!
Megan, I hope you had a lovely dinner yesterday for your 10th Wedding Anniversary and congratulations! Way to go hunni! With a lovely holiday next week, a nice relaxed body and mind, I wouldn't be surprised if you got your BFP as well! That would be just awesome hun! Wishing and praying babe
Aries, I pray AF arrives for you shortly hun! Mine came about 5 weeks later like Megan's, but everybody is different. I hope it's not too long
Bec, Teagz, Dee, hello girls and I hope you are all well!
AFM, AF arrived yesterday, I have to start testing for O on CD12. Bring it on!
Also, just letting you know Diana went home a few days ago but is back in hospy with a bit more of the bleeding. Please send her your prayers tonight.
Diana, you know I'm always praying for you and your bubbie, you are in a safe place & your bubbie is a real fighter, just remember that. Sending you all my love and big hugs. Hang in there darling!
Forgot to mention that dinner was lovely the other night, thanks for asking Beata. Ended up having a small glass of red wine which was rather nice
Hoping that July brings some BFP's to this thread Beata, I don't think your transfer will be until I get back, so I can wish you luck then, but it will be rather close. Give yourself lots of nice little treats to relax
AFM though, I feel like AF is coming, so disappointed already even though she hasn't arrived, but I guess we all know the signs, so a bit deflated. If she does come, when I get back from my holiday I'll be looking into getting proper tests done etc as I can't go on like this, need to be proactive I think.
Diana really praying that everything is ok with you hun, hang in there, we're thinking and praying for you
Dee, hope your ok sweetie. Know that you can't see it yet, but you will get through this and something beautiful will be on the otherside of this awful time
I am way next week, back the following. Hope everyone is well and I hope to hear that AF has arrived for those that are waiting and that we may get a BFP in that time as well? You never know. Take care
Megan, I hope you have a great relaxing and romantic week away! Remember, although we do know our bodies like no one else, often women have said that they have felt like AF was on the way and they felt kinda crampy and so on, only to get a BFP! So you never know hun!!! I do hope so
If all goes well, transfer won't be until around mid month so you'll be back by then
Have fun and enyoy a little drinkie hun, b/c it might be your last for a wee while hehehe.
Hi all, I have so much to catch up on! We've been in the Whitsundays for a week on holidays. Where do you live now Cheryl? We didn't spend much time in Mackay. Went to Airlie Beach for a couple of nights and stayed in a great caravan park with heaps of kids stuff, then Cape Glouchester eco resort for a couple of nights, then Broken River for a night to see that platypuses, then Mackay for a night. We spent lots of time swimming at beaches and in pools, and even went out in a glass bottomed canoe.
Berry, you must be half way though the 2ww now then. Sorry to hear you've got signs, but I'm still crossing everything for you. Happy anniversary. That's tops. Hope the opera and dinner were wonderful. Did you feel any sadness too? I've found myself feeling sad on happy occasions, because they are not as happy as they should be iykwim.
Cheryl, sounds like you are doing so well with your healthy eating and exercise! I hope your body rewards you very soon. Great to hear that your DH has been so encouraging.
All the best with seeing your friend's little boy. I have quite a few babies around me and sometimes it is more ok than other times so if you are there for a while maybe you can be flexible and visit on a day when you are feeling strong. I'm like you and see it as necessary to not always avoid the babies, but that doesn't mean it's not painful. Look after yourself. Maybe if you do have a set time to visit you could make sure you have some quiet time to yourselves after that in case you need it. The elephant sounds perfect - what a sweet friend you are!
Beata, glad AF made up her mind so you know where you're at and can focus on your FET next month.
Aries, welcome, though it's a welcome with mixed feelings. So sorry to hear about Alexander. The long wait to conceive would only have added to your heartbreak. It took us about a year and that was bad enough. Hope your TTC journey is much shorter this time around. I got AF three weeks after giving birth. I think that is unusually quick though.
I like the bit in your sig about taking the positives out of a negative situation. One book I read described that as the salvage from the wreckage which I thought sounded about right. I have a few - being able to talk to people about their friends and family who have died is a big one, and I've also lost weight. Do let yourself cry when you need to, though.
AFM, O time in a couple of days so need to drag DH away to bed
We did manage a little something last night despite DD being in the bed next to us (asleep of course)!
Berry, Just wanted to agree with Beata, When I got my BFP I felt like AF was on her way too. I almost fell in the toilet when I saw the two lines come up.
Still stalking you all. Hope you all enjoy some hot, steamy action if your nearing O time & Praying for some BFP's at the end of you TWW and of cause Beata I'm hoping your little frostie is a sticky one for next month
Bec, so glad you've had a really nice time away. Wishing you much luck in this cycle, bring on the BFP!
Teagz, I don't mind your 'stalking' lol, I stalk and lurk in your other thread hehehe. GL with your BT hun, I'm sure all will be fine . Take care hun, and try to relax a bit!!!
I have to start off by say a big thanks to everyone for your wonderful words of support and encouragement. I feel like I have my own personal cheer squad helping me get back fit and healthy. It means a lot to me, thank you
Bec - I'm in Canberra now. Glad to hear that you had such a lovely time away. You sound very relaxed and calm. A relaxed Bec and DH and O just around the corner - wow! Sounds like great baby making stuff! Hope you get your BFP soon!
Megan - hope you have a great holiday this week, and here's hoping that you have some good news to tell us when you get back And your anniversary dinner and opera sounds very sophisticated! Glad you had such a great time.
Beata - counting down the days now, hun. How exciting!
Diana -hope you're doing better and out of hospital by now.
Dee - hope you're getting through this hard time. Thinking of you.
Hi Teagz, thanks for popping in to see where we're at.
Aries - I bled for about 5 weeks after losing Ryan, which resulted in me being anaemic. I had to have a D&C at week 4 because of some RPOC (I hate that term!) which was causing bleeding and cramping. I got my period at about week 6. I'm CD58 today on cycle #2, so things aren't really settled for me at all. Hoping that TCM and AP will sort things out soon. My ob told me that my AF should arrive at 6 to 8 weeks after the D&C, but it was much sooner than that for me. It does seem to be different for everybody.
AFM, have been very busy. Quick visit from SIL who had to attend a funeral at short notice this morning so she arrived late last night. It was good to see her and we stayed up very late talking about Ryan and IVF, etc. She has a friend who did 6 IVF cycles with really poor results. Only managed one egg collected each time. They then tried AP and a healthy eating plan similar to what we are on - no alcohol or caffiene, lots of wholegrain foods, minimal red meat and she is now 26 weeks pg! So that gives me a lot of hope.
Also, Friday and Saturday I had some EWCM. Not stacks but certainly very stretchy which I don't usually have, usually only the watery kind (sorry if TMI) so we took advantage . I am hoping that maybe I have O'd really, really, really late. But I am also being realistic that with everything so mucked up that we probably don't have much hope of a BFP, but I guess it's a bit like winning lotto, you gotta be in it to win
Anyway, we're off to WA tomorrow night for 6 days. I'm really looking forward to the break. But I had better get to bed because I'm exhausted and have AP and chiro tomorrow before going to the airport!
Take care lovely ladies. I will try to pop in to check on everyone while I'm away.
xo
Cheryl, just wanted to say have a great time away. And EWCM has to be a good sign of some sort of hormone action surely! Even if it's not ovulation, it may be a sign of your cycles returning.
AFM, I ovulated early. Temperature rise this morning. So really not much BD after all. I'm just telling myself once is all you need! If it doesn't happen this cycle I think I'll buy one of those Maybe Baby things.
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. You deserve it so much, and what a wonderful wedding anniversary present that would be!!!!
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to you all. Please let it rain with some BFPs already!!!!!!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeeeese!
(asleep of course)!
. Take care hun, and try to relax a bit!!!
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