long cycles support thread :) the yelping vaginas club! (closed group)

[mrsc81]

I know, crazy isnt it! Its gone pretty fast..
Im hoping she will come within the next 2 weeks

 

[rmsh1]

Hmmm Katya I think it could be CD28 too, but either way, you O'd!

Not long to go now Rachel, I want this chubby bubby to come early so am trying to get things going with the tea and different exercises. This baby is quite big enough now thanks, come on out!

 

[Diddums]

Decided to try some maca for this cycle, in the form of cereal, plenty of health benefits on general health as well as TTC. Hopefully hubby will try it as well x

 

[rmsh1]

What does it taste like Katya? Or can you not taste it?

 

[foquita]

katya, maca made me uncontrollably horny, in a good way! let me know what you think of if I had to stop putting the powder in our food

 

[mrsc81]

katya, maca made me uncontrollably horny, in a good way! let me know what you think of if I had to stop putting the powder in our food

 

[Diddums]

Haha Nat, if I were drinking any coffee my phone could now be coated in it!! I'm hoping we get that particular side effect, at the moment both is if are too tired to must up much enthusiasm during the week! Anything to give is a hand!

I've heard the powder tastes earthy/rooty. Nat what powder did you use and what did it taste like? I've gona for the cereal option as its easy and both hubby and I can have some for breakfast. Might start off small and then increase portion. Or could bake them into the oat bars I make!

I should get it on Monday so will be interesting to see whether I get increases energy. I like it because its supposed to even out hormones and help increase progesterone so hoping it will help

 

[foquita]

it really does increase your energy you'll turn into a sex beast it tastes and smells absolutely repulsive, the smell is just but if you put it in your cooking you can't taste it at all! I used to just put some in whatever dinner we were having. I got a bag of it from holland and barrett for about £7

 

[bnporter81]

Katya, congrats on being in your TWW!Hopefully you get your BFP, but if you don't, I know it's still a good feeling to O. Good luck!

Nothing new here. CD10 and so far my temps are all over the placeI'm hoping that doesn't mean bad things for this cycle.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend

 

[cmwilson]

Katya - Congrats on Oing again! That's so great that you are really making progress. You'll get your bfp in no time!

NewMrs - Congrats on the weight loss! Any weight loss is weight loss, 1/2 a pound or 10 pounds, it's a loss!

Bethany - I hope your temps even out soon, I really think the Metformin is working and you'll O sooner this cycle.

Raven - How did things go with your doctors appointment? I've been thinking about you.

Nat - How are things with you? How's the new job going?

Rachel and Dee - How are things going with you ladies?

Louise and Bex - I can't believe you are full term! WOW! Where does the time go?! We're going to be seeing pictures of your little ladies before you know it! Have you decided on names yet? Decorated the nursery?

This weekend we set up the crib in the nursery. It's starting to come together! We had our 30 week appointment today and my blood pressure and everything looks good, I've gained 18 pounds so far but they told me I'm measuring 28 weeks. If I'm still 2 weeks behind at my next appointment in 2 weeks she wants to do a growth scan. I'm trying not to worry about it and my doctor told me that it could just be I make small babies but I can't help worrying about it. What could measuring small mean? My appointment 2 weeks ago she was laying transverse and I was measuring a week behind and my doc said that was probably why I was measuring a week behind but this time the doc said she has her head down. Is it possible she just recently turned and that's why I'm measuring small? She's still moving like crazy and had a nice strong heartbeat. Ugh! I wish I could just turn my brain off and quit worrying.

 

[Rachel789]

Caroline- I really don't know much about measuring small and I know it's hard not to worry because I worry about everything too but I am sure she is doing just fine in there! A lot of movement and a strong heartbeat are good signs

Also if it turns out you just make small babies, that could be a good thing when it comes to pushing her out

 

[Diddums]

Sorry Caroline, not much I can say but hope you get some answers at your next scan. I'm sure baby is fine but good to be checked out.

Hoping to hear some birth stories soon

Just getting ready to go to the gym, legs still sore from lunging yesterday though x

 

[seabean]

Caroline - I think all the other signs are great and it sounds like measuring a few weeks behind isn't something too bad to worry about. There is always a distribution of weights, sizes, measures, etc, and not all babies are exactly the same. So long as that heart is beating and she's moving, I'm sure she'll be one healthy little girl!

Katya, I LOVE your gym dedication! I think it's totally normal to plateau with weight loss no matter how hard you work, because you're a new size now and your metabolism has slowed to match it. It sounds like with all your lunges, etc, you've probably also put on some good healthy muscle weight, which will mask the weight loss. Keep it up and congrats on O'ing again this cycle!!

Cheers to everyone nearing the end of the road! I can't wait to see baby pics

I was on vacation all last week, so I have yet to catch up with the rest of the posts. I had an appt this AM and the lil guy's heartbeat was going strong. There was some mild excess fluid around one kidney on our last scan at 17wks, but apparently it's very common in boys since it takes longer to develop their "plumbing". I'm not too worried, but my husband always thinks worse-case-scenario ugh. We will re-scan in 2 months and see if it's still there or not. Most of the time it just goes away as they develop and there isn't anything they would do about it now anyway. Fingers crossed. Other than that he was perfectly healthy!

 

[mrsc81]

Caroline - i was measuring 4 weeks behind, at 36 weeks i was measuring 32, but after the growth scan everything showed to be fine, she is perfectly average.
Ive gained 36.5lbs now , im hoping it doesnt go above 40lbs.

We have chosen a name Lucy Rose, we havent told anyone though, will tell them when she arrives

Dee - Hope the excess fluid resolves itself

 

[cmwilson]

Thanks ladies.

Louise - I'm trying to keep your situation in mind when I think about measuring behind. I'm hoping that she just recently turned from the transverse position and that is why the uterus is measuring small and now that she is head down, things will progress normally. We'll see in two weeks, not much I can do until then. Your name is SO cute! I can't wait to meet little Lucy Rose (via pictures)!

Dee - Hopefully your fluid issue was just a fluke and everything will be fine. Sounds like me and your DH are very similar in that we always think worst case scenario. Wish I could be more like you!

 

[rmsh1]

We have a list of 5 names, as my OH is adamant we cannot choose a name til we see what she looks like, he drives me mad sometimes. We dont have a nursery as we only have a one bed place, so no decorating for us

I wouldnt worry about measuring small, they get these things so wrong all the time. Even the scans can be wrong. And one good thing is that you get to see your baby in another scan! I loved getting my extra scans, getting to see baby again before she arrives. We could see hair, and her mouth moving, and all sorts I am very sure you LO is just fine in there

 

[bnporter81]

Caroline, I agree with the other ladies. I wouldn't worry too much as long as she's got a good strong heartbeat and is active. It sounds like your weight is also progressing as it should so I'm sure she's doing just fine in there.Like Rachel said, a smaller size might be handy at delivery time. My biggest baby was almost 9 lbs., lol

Yes, Raven, please tell us how your doctors appointment went

Louise, that is an adorable name...I've always liked using Rose for a middle name. I had even considered Loralei or Olivia Rose, but DH didn't care much for either one. I told him he had most of the say in naming our boys (especially the second one)So I get to choose the next name if it's a girl

Dee, I think I read about that being something common with boys when I was pregnant before. I'm sure everything will be fine and your little man will be perfect

 

[Diddums]

Aww Louise that's a lovely name! Do you have any backups in case she doesn't look like a Lucy?

I was absolutely exhausted last night. Went to the gym but didn't have the energy for much so took it very easy. Hopefully will be better this evening!

I've just had my first bowl of maca muesli. It's actually very nice. I can't taste the maca, although I don't know what it's supposed to taste like anyway. The muesli has oats, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, chopped dates, maca, ginger in it so very tasty with a banana and a bit of honey to sweeten. Each portion contains 2200mg of maca and the recommended dose is 1500-3000mg a day so pretty good. I'll see whether it dose anything for a month then maybe switch to normal muesli and buy maca powder, although the maca muesli is £3.30 for a 400g box so not too bad. Nat how long after you started taking it did you feel the benefits of maca?

Xx

 

[mrsc81]

No back up name

It was either Lucy, Lilly or Chloe i didnt mind which but hubby prefered Lucy out the 3.

 

[mrsc81]

I had my midwife appointment today and my fundal height is still measuring 3 weeks behind - 34cm.
But as i know from the scan everything is fine and she is average size
She also asked if i had been feeling pressure and that baby's head is just in there, i should of asked what she meant But im presuming she meant slightly engaged