Trying for a 2017 Baby

Pokkeltjie!
That is the spirit!
(DH and I are also secretly hoping for twins! )

Yes, indeed - it is waiting and more waiting. I actually do not want my pg'cies to be over. I really enjoy being pg. Unfortunately, the experiences of the last few months have made me want to hybernate until someone can tell me that I am in die 'safe-zone'. And - all that I really want to do is treasure the moment. And...now...here I am worrying all the time.

@ Joo-ste - Thanks sweetie....It would definitely be an unexpected surprise - I keep telling myself that Af is going to come...the chance is so small...just not to get my hopes up and be disappointed when AF does arrive

Hoping for a BFP (even if it is twins LOL )

There always seems to be that waiting game....first you wait to see if you hit the jackpot by falling pregnant and then once you do....you wait again for the 12 week mark. And then as if that is not enough...you have to wait again for the arrival of a little pink/blue foot! Ai...all this waiting and anticipation

Well thinking of you and holding thumbs that it will all work out - just don't stress too much

Morning everyone
I am freezing.....

Seems like there are quite a few in the 2ww together again. I wonder if our cycles start synchronising while we are on the forum?!

Pokkeltjie:
I really hope you get a BFP this month. WOuld it not be a very unexpected surprise!!

Anzel
for AF arriving. I know that feeling getting AF after a MC (sad ...but also new drive to get going for the next cycle) - with the knowledge this time that you CAN get pg!

AFM
I went for a 4th Beta today. Okay...yes....this is unneccessary and I promised myself that I will stop. It is just difficult to not become too paranoid. I do not want to fear - I want to celebrate and shout if off the roof tops. This is going to such a difficult 7 weeks lying ahead until we get to 12 weeks.

Hi Ladies,

@Anzel - Glad that you didn't have to wait so long for AF, it is amazing how our bodies differ. Let us know how it goes with your app. I am okay, feeling much better, DH is sick but at least I am in my TWW so he can keep his germs to himself lol.

@Jooste - How are you feeling?

@Bella - Welcome and GL with your cycle.

@Liza - Any news on your side?

AFM - CD 18 DPO - well anywhere between 5 - 7DPO. EWCM on CD11 and then Ovulation Cramps on CD13 (so I think I am 5DPO) Nothing to report just stuffy nose and freaking sinus drip DH is sick O, I had some sharp pains (right ovary) late last night, only lasted for a few minutes and then it was over. Funny dream last night about a lady giving birth in Pick 'n Pay

Sorry if I missed anyone, stay warm and happy!!

Hi All,

Sho, has been a short while since I last posted. things have been really crazy for me, my manager is on leave and i've had to stand in for her.
I was certain the stress of it all was going to cause me to not ovulate but I am only seeing some signs of it now.

@Anzel: so sorry AF came but glad that you didn't have to wait 6 weeks for it.

hope everyone else is doing good, baby dust to you all in the 2week wait.

AFM: CD17, having some creamy cm and mittelschmerz from this morning.

Mornings

@ Anzel - great news that AF didn't stay away for 6 weeks as you thought....now you can start with your new cycle again

Hate those period pains This will be my first proper AF after coming off the pill 5 months ago and I have a feeling it will be one of those dreaded, painful ones Because I have anovulatory cycles they are short and somewhat painless. Was telling DH the other day that I have a feeling AF pains are going to be very painful this time round - had quite painful ovulation pains on both sides for about 2 days as well.

CD 25 for me - so AF should arrive by Friday/Saturday. Almost certain it will be BFN - no symptoms yet. And I initially wanted to
skip this cycle because of the chances being sooo big for twins on this cycle. There is still a chance though - we BD 3 days before ovulation. So guess we will have to wait and see what happens over the weekend.

@ Jooste - how are you doing?

Mmmm....seems all of us are in the TWW Good luck Ladies

HI, ladies

So it is CD 1 for me today - AF finally arrived a month after my miscarriage! Miscarriage was on the 13th of May, AF started this morning, 14 June 2016, so my cycle was exactly a month long. Which is not too bad. I was scared that I'll have to wait for six weeks! I would have died!!

Anyway, seeing my gynae this afternoon for a quick ultrasound to check for possible cysts on ovaries. If there are no cysts, I'll get a prescription for Fertomid 100mg again. Hopefully he will give me 150mg - I'll try my best. I want twins so badly, so maybe 150mg would work.

Now I just have to survive the horrible pain that accompanies this AF - I already took two mybulens this morning. It aches in my belly and in my lower back - It's terrible!!!

@Liza/Jooste - Not sure which one of you recommended Pregnancare Conception from Vitabiotics? Well, this one pill a day, now replaces all my other supplements and vitamins and saves me a lot of money! Wow! Why did I not know about this sooner?? I am so excited- I've ordered some from Dischem online - It comes at R109.95 a box (Months supply). I've done a lot of reading on this supplement and its all positive. In some cases, women that starts taking Pregnacare Conception literally conceived five to six week later. And you don't need a separate multivitamin. Even better, you can use it up to 12 weeks pregnant, as it builds a nutrient supply needed to conceive and sustain a pregnancy. I am looking forward to my stash to come next week. My friend and I bought six boxes together - so we don't have to pay for delivery! I took four boxes for myself, and she's having two boxes. She actually had her second miscarriage this year. So we are both quite desperate for answers and for a sticky bean.

How are the rest of you doing?

@Jooste - How's the pregnancy doing? Still praying for you!

@Bella - Welcome to our group! Your cycle starts on the first day of AF, which means that it ends the day before AF arrives. I am using Glow as an app to track my cycles - It also has a good pregnancy app linked to it, and a nice forum. I know there is Fertility Friend as well (But they charge after a while), and Ovia also. You can just search for period tracker or ovulation tracker on the apps page... I have been using GLOW for a while, and got pregnant while using it also. But I sadly miscarried at 8 weeks. Now TTC again, using GLOW again. Remember, the longer you use one app, the more accurate it becomes. It normally gives a prediction based on the "normal" cycle. But as you start adding data, using OPK's and accurately loading symptoms, it starts to adjust according to your cycle. Mine is 100% accurate on Glow. Dull pains in lower abdomen could mean implantation, yes, but it could also be ovarian cysts. I'm holding thumbs that it is implantation in your case, though! Good luck!

@NIkita - How are you feeling? Any updates yet? You are in the dreaded TWW - Good luck!

@Liza - I can't wait for this long weekend to come. We have Thursday and Friday off and next week Friday we close for School holidays. The joys of being a teacher! How are you doing? Good luck with the TWW... It's so unfair that the wait till fertile period is so short, but the wait for AF/BFP so looooooong! Hehhehe!

@Pokkeltjie - How are you doing, my dear? Any updates/news?

@Mesh - How are you, my dear? Doing ok?

Everyone else?? Hoping you are all ok and staying warm! Feel like a big cup of hot chocolate right now!!