A group for TTC#1 and had more than one loss?

[Nicki123]

NTAT and Thurl, you have both done so well on your weight loss Well done ladies!
On the eating little and often thing, like Thurl's dividing lunch into 3, in addition to what Thurl said, eating regularly (if the right things!) helps to keep your blood sugar in check. If your blood sugar is up and down this can interfere with your hormones which doesn't help when you are trying to get pg. I went to see a dietician who really advised eating healthy but also having a mid morning and mid afternoon snack to help keep blood sugar steady.
Anyway, thought I'd chip in with my 2 pennies worth

 

[Nicki123]

Oh and thanks for your lovely comment Thurl

 

[NewToAllThis]

You're doing so well if it's working then don't change what you're doing, it would be awful to lose the momentum. I didn't realise the BMI limit was 30, I have miles to go until I get there, I really hope you won't need it though, I think it's really harsh they won't give you the supplements yet though with a BMI of 34, mine is quite alot higher than yours that might be why I'm losing quite quickly at the moment. Good luck with it hun, please keep me updated x

Aww thanks, I will do - you too. You can do it though, my BMI was nearing 38 when I started and I felt like I'd never get it down to 30 but I'm half way there so you can do it too.
Its nice to have someone to share the dieting with so I'll be keeping up with your weightloss

NTAT and Thurl, you have both done so well on your weight loss Well done ladies!
On the eating little and often thing, like Thurl's dividing lunch into 3, in addition to what Thurl said, eating regularly (if the right things!) helps to keep your blood sugar in check. If your blood sugar is up and down this can interfere with your hormones which doesn't help when you are trying to get pg. I went to see a dietician who really advised eating healthy but also having a mid morning and mid afternoon snack to help keep blood sugar steady.
Anyway, thought I'd chip in with my 2 pennies worth

Thanks Nicki and thanks for your 2 pennies, always appreciate any advice. I think I will try to keep my lunch at lunchtime but introduce a healthy mid morning snack and a mid afternoon one. My stomach will love it, lol!

 

[BeachChica]

Nicki- that's great about the adoption!!! Hopefully 6 will be the lucky number for us both!!!!

Ladies- you are both doing so well with your weight loss!!! I have a terrible time losing weight. If anyone is interesting in tracking calories though, "My Fitness Pal" has a great app. You can even scan labels in there. Made me really think about what I was going to eat for fear I would actually have to enter it in there!!!

Thurl- hope you are doing ok :wave:

 

[Sooperhans]

I agree, I think both of you have done superbly! I'm trying to get my ass to the gym, I weighed myself there the other day and I could easily do with losing 2 1/2 stone.. think that's 35lbs. But since it usually takes me like a year to lose 14 pounds if I'm lucky (got to love this metabolism...not) then I have my work cut out!! Lots of luck to you both and well done on coming this far xx

Ok blood results are in..... Showed they are overtreating my thyroid, with a tsh of 0.01 and it should prob be 1-2....but my t4 is normal at 16.3, that can go up to 20. My progesterone is also normal and indicates ovulation, at 32.8, which I'm pleased about. I did get the +on the opk, so I would have been surprised if they had said no. I've been taking the prog suppositories since the blood test, like Beach has said before, a good level of progesterone before pg doesn't mean it will always stay that way. The doc knows we are TTC in earnest, so for now I can stay on the thyroid meds as I am, I think the t4 has helped. Although being outside the 'normal' TTC range is a bit concerning, I'm not sure how long term any of this is.

Anyway, how is everyone today? I hope all you east coast US people are ok xxx

 

[Sooperhans]

Oh and I asked the doc to call me when she is in on Fri to go through the other levels relating to progesterone that were tested...

 

[Emmediva]

NTAT & Thurl, I agree with Nicki, Beach and Sooper, y'all are doing awesome!!! You can also try taking Artichocke Heart supplements, it helps burn fat. You take one with every meal, I did it prior to conceiving and lost 10 lbs in a month with no changes to my eating habits. You can't take it while pregnant because it speeds up metabolism and they don't know how much can be passed to the baby, so I can't take it now. Will take it once I have the baby and no longer breastfeed though. I need the weight to come off quickly! I feel like such a whale right now

Nicki, how are you hun? I'm happy you're considering adoption, that is one of the most unselfish things we can do I'm praying you get pregnant again and get to have your rainbow baby though

Beach and Sooper, sending you ladies tons of baby I'm always rooting for you guys

AFM 28 weeks tomorrow! 7 months officially!!! Kinda scared because I was born prematurely at 28 weeks, can't tell by my body type though It's getting more uncomfortable to walk around and get up at night to pee, my inner thighs hurt like heck and I'm not exercising Baby is kicking and punchin but I no longer feel him flippling, I guess he's running out of room

 

[SATH]

Hi sorry ive been mia had stinky cold with af great fun. How is everyone hope anyone based east coast is ok. Had some blood results fsh is normal 6.1 waiting for amh result. Had accupuncture last night she is really hoping to bring ovulation forward so i go back day 14, got lots of tablets from her too. Drinking lots of grapefruit juice really want that sticky bfp

 

[NewToAllThis]

Thanks for the encouragement ladies - I am proud of myself for losing this much and I know that you all realise its not easy.
Soop - you can do it hun, I was like you - my metabolism is shot and I ALWAYS struggle to lose weight. I know you have thyroid issues which does make things a ton harder, but maybe try My Fitness Pal as Beach said, that's what I use and its amazing how when you've got to write down everything you eat, it makes you think twice sometimes before you eat something...

Emmediva - thanks for the artichoke hearts recommendation, I've never heard of that, but will definitely look into it. Think I need some additional help to lose more as I'm kind of stuck at 26lb now. Happy 28 weeks too, time is flying!

Hi SATH - sorry you've been ill - its this time of year, everyone's got it. Hope your test comes back ok.

Well, my massive stock of Red Raspberry Leaf tea has arrived (6 boxes). As its supposed to be good for uterine health and I need to thicken my lining, I thought I'd give it a go.
Just drank my first one and don't really like it but its got to be done!

I also ordered Agnus Castus but have changed my opinion on that as not sure its what I need (increased estrogen), there's so much conflicting opinions about it on the internet.
If anyone has any advice on how to thicken my lining, I'd be interested to know.

 

[cupcake1981]

Hi ladies

Does anyone mind if I join you? I have had 2 MMCs, the first in July 2012 and the second diagnosed on Monday at 9 weeks. I am having an ERPC tomorrow pm, and after the witch has been will be trying again, it will be third time lucky! I am totally devastated, but reading through the first few pages I see lots of ladies that have had 2 or more concurrent losses are now holding their rainbow babies, which gives me so much hope that I will be a mummy one day.

I know Thurl from another thread, hi hun.

C x

 

[Sooperhans]

Thank you Emme! It's so lovely to know there is support here. I don't know if I say it often, but you girlies at times have been my sanity! So big and thank you to all! Xxx

Happy 28 weeks tomorrow, so exciting! I wonder if something like that is hereditary and if he will make an appearance early? Do you have anything resembling a packed bag just in case....? I hope you can get comfy at night and rest your painful body

Sath sorry you haven't been well, are you temping or opking to measure your ov? I hope acu brings it.forward for you, mine came the next day, which really took me back. Where did they put the needles this time?

Ntat thank you and well done again, I will use myfitnesspal to chart my food intake. I started using it before my phone broke and it did seem like a good app, I loved the bar code scanner! I've done a food diary for a week for my acu lady, will be interested to see what she makes of it. I don't know if I can help with thickening of lining tips, but will you get retested to see if their scraping was effective? Fingers crossed for you xx

 

[Sooperhans]

Cupcake of course and sorry for your losses. Yes there have been success stories which have been inspiring and hoping to join you in 3rd time lucky! Good luck tomo x

 

[NewToAllThis]

Hi Cupcake and welcome. Of course you can join us and so sorry for your losses
Good luck for your ERPC tomorrow and for a speedy recovery.

Soop - Prof Q wanted me to go back to see if the scraping had done the trick, but she's 115 miles away so its not really feasible for me to keep returning there. I wish wish wish she was closer though.

 

[cupcake1981]

Thank you sooperhans and new, This second mmc has hit me like a wall but I had the 'doom' feeling the whole way through this and my last pregnancy. Next time I will just completely change my way of thinking and it will be third time lucky. No early scans, will POAS only once and just not obsess. My GP has kindly said he will run some basic bloods which I know is not protocol until after 3 losses, but I'm taking comfort in the fact that it's just been very very bad luck, and I don't think I have any underlying issues. Hope I fall first cycle post AF again although I know it's unlikely, and tbh as long as I get a good egg and sperm with all it's chromosomes I'm happy to wait longer if it's for my forever baby.

I hope we all get our rainbows very soon xxx

 

[NewToAllThis]

Thank you sooperhans and new, This second mmc has hit me like a wall but I had the 'doom' feeling the whole way through this and my last pregnancy. Next time I will just completely change my way of thinking and it will be third time lucky. No early scans, will POAS only once and just not obsess. My GP has kindly said he will run some basic bloods which I know is not protocol until after 3 losses, but I'm taking comfort in the fact that it's just been very very bad luck, and I don't think I have any underlying issues. Hope I fall first cycle post AF again although I know it's unlikely, and tbh as long as I get a good egg and sperm with all it's chromosomes I'm happy to wait longer if it's for my forever baby.

I hope we all get our rainbows very soon xxx

My first two losses were mmc's and they are so cruel. I can understand how you feel, its horrible and I'm so sorry
Being positive is all you can do though, it really is out of our hands and nothing you do or don't do can influence the outcome. I think its that part that I find so hard to deal with when I get that BFP, its truly scary!

It sounds like you are quite fertile though so shouldn't take you long to get another BFP. Good luck

 

[SATH]

Hi soop think it worked last time as ov'd a day early. I temp and use clearblue monitor. Hoping for ov day 17 this time and longer lp or even a big bfp. I get lots of needles lower abdomen and ankles, lower back and wrists escape my head this time. Have you been back for accu?

 

[cupcake1981]

Yes new, MMCs suck so much, but with both of mine I've lost symptoms, particularly the crushing exhaustion you feel in the early weeks, so although a shock, I've also known beforehand really.

I hope I am still very fertile after this mmc, and that my body returns to normal quickly.

What testing ate you currently waiting on at the moment. Have they given you any ideas what it might be, or just serious bad luck?

 

[NewToAllThis]

Yes new, MMCs suck so much, but with both of mine I've lost symptoms, particularly the crushing exhaustion you feel in the early weeks, so although a shock, I've also known beforehand really.

I hope I am still very fertile after this mmc, and that my body returns to normal quickly.

What testing ate you currently waiting on at the moment. Have they given you any ideas what it might be, or just serious bad luck?

I've had all the NHS testing, I got referred 6 months after my second loss as I was at the end of my tether. All tests have come back normal, the only thing that wasn't 'normal' was the fact that my lining is thin and a bombshell that DH's sperm count is low (which I assume is the reason it takes me almost a year to get pregnant each time).

I have recently gone private and had the test for elevated Natural Killer cells with Professor Quenby in Coventry and am waiting on the results of that (I only had it done last Friday). Other than that, there's no reason, its so frustrating.

I too had that impending sense of doom with my MMC's, I lost my symptoms at 9 weeks with the first but the midwife just fobbed me off until I had a bit of brown spotting at 11+4 and went for a scan to discover baby measured 7 weeks.
With my second (twins), I just didn't feel right so had a scan at 8+5 and they didn't even measure 6 weeks. My third was only last month and was a chemical. I miscarried at 5+2.

 

[cupcake1981]

Aw Hun you have really been through it. What are these natural killer cells? Did you have chromosomal tests? That's the thing I'm most worried about - that there is sonething wrong with me and husbands chromosomes and that they just don't work well together, and that we can't make a viable baby together. That scares me. Sorry I hope you don't mind talking about this? Are you back to ttc now? I completely gave up alcohol and caffeine after my first mc, and put my husband on super sperm tablets lol, don't know if that helped me fall quickly the last time. The first time it took 5 months.

 

[Nicki123]

Hi ladies

Cupcake. So sorry for your losses and that you find yourself here. But welcome I had an erpc just over a week ago and my body feels totally recovered now, I hope you have a speedy physical recovery too although we all know emotional recovery can take longer. I've also had mmcs and as a result find it very difficult to relax during pgs, but tbh with most of the pgs (inc the last one) I also always had the feeling it wasn't 'right'. It sounds as though you have the right approach to trying not to fret too much about your next pg, I am hoping I can do the same. Good luck tomorrow

Soop, I'm not up on the different thyroid testing, overall were you pleased with your results? Sounds like it was ok? The BnB support is lovely isn't it

Emme OMG had did you get so far along? Where did that time go??

SATH hope you're feeling lots better

:wave: NTAT, and everyone else x