TTC#1 - Looking for Others in the Same Boat PART TWO THE SEQUEL WHERE WE ALL GET OUR BABIES???!

[MocktailMe]

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Hi everyone!

I can't quite believe it but after a while year we only went and filled the last thread.

I'll tag you all below so that you can find me!

If anyone silently reading along wants to keep following - here's the place. If anyone wants to read the fertility journey for the last year have a look through the last thread.

Does someone want to PM for numbers and I will download the app :)

Oh @MocktailMe you deserve this so much, I’m so pleased the scan went so well!

I never qualified for rainbow clinic but my sister did and it was so lovely for her as she’d had a lot of loss and trauma. I hope it brings you all the reassurance possible

@MocktailMe How are you getting on?

Hey! So tomorrow I have the scan at my IVF clinic. If all is well I'll not have to go there again which honestly I'll be happy about (it's far away and home to memories of many stressful days!).

I'll be 7+2 tomorrow. I'm absolutely terrified that the babys heart will have stopped beating since my last scan at 6+0, or that the baby won't have grown. It's so hard! If everything is okay tomorrow I will be so so greatful and relieved.

From there, I'll only be seen by Rainbow Clinic at EPU and the regular NHS midwifes. My first appointment with the rainbow clinic is also this week.

Beyond that, I've actually been feeling relatively ill. I've been sick a few times now (nearly always at work which seems to set me off - much better when I can sit down and snack!) and generally feeling pretty ill. Which is honestly extremely reassuring and I would be happy to be feeling much worse all the time as it does help my worries. I probably sound crazy!!!

How is everyone else x

@MocktailMe please keep us posted how your scan goes ! Morning sickness sounds positive (not that it is nice 😂) .

Look after yourself in the heat too!

We are well, trying to keep a baby cool in this heat is not fun and when you’re breastfeeding it’s a sweaty business 😂

@MocktailMe I had quite bad morning sickness and found eating small salty snacks regularly helped.

I’m OK I’ve had some issues with heartburn and recently food poisoning like symptoms which I need to get checked out.

Ive got my 36 week appointment on Tuesday where we’re talking about birth preferences which all feels very real now!!

Hi ladies sorry I forgot to update.

I don't envy those of you struggling with breastfeeding in this heat, I can imagine it's really stressful trying to keep those babies cool too! I'm hoping for a much milder summer next year!!!

36 weeks wow, the time is very nearly here!!! Have you got a birth preference?

I'm now 8 weeks and my tiny embryo is officially a fetus! So far my scans have all gone well I'm so happy.

@CharLdn 36 weeks already! Gosh that's flown. The 36 week appointment is an intense one, it really does make it all feel real! Sounds like some nasty symptoms you've had especially in this heat, I hope they clear up soon.

@MocktailMe I'm so glad all of your scans have gone well and you're hitting all the milestones. I bet it still hasn't quite sunk in though?! 8 weeks is exciting, you're starting to get into the proper fruit comparisons

Honestly for the heat I highly recommend getting a portable AC unit, it's not the cheapest but it's so worth it. We've not had to worry about her overheating and we've slept well, it makes such a difference.

Has anyone started the WhatsApp group? Definitely still keen to join one!

@MocktailMe oh yay 8 weeks is a big milestone ❤️

Birth preferences I want to go for:

plan A - au natural VBAC minimal intervention tens machine/ gas & air water birth

plan B - if it gets too much epidural

plan C - get the baby out as safely as possible but preferably a natural c section with delayed cord clamping etc.

At the moment the baby was back to back so we’ll need to check where he is.

I also need to brief my partner on being an actual birth partner as he seems to think it’s a spectator sport!

That's exactly what I had as my preferences @CharLdn, minus the epidural as I had a home birth so it wasn't an option. I found the water made a big difference, I was much more comfortable in the water than out. How are you feeling about the last few weeks? It's a strange time

@Tater05 ooh I’d love a home birth but my husbands dead against it :(

I’m feeling good! I finish work on Wednesday/wrapping up final bits now so it will be good to just focus on the baby/house stuff.

I saw all my cousins yesterday and it was good to hear lots of positive stories and things to look forward to.

I’m now trying to balance the urge to do things with the need to relax… I think I might try and do some batch cooking this weekend so I’ve got yummy food to look forward to!