TTC after loss - over 40 - any takers? Our lucky thread - 9 rainbows and 1 BFP

[dancareoi]

I'm still here ladies! nothing to report I'm afraid. Walked an hour and half today (my due day today!) and just resulted in strong bh! We've been setting up our aquarium last two days, getting some fish Wednesday, if I'm still about! Xxx

Come on Brooklyn !

We got tropical fish last year. We set up aquarium and bought neon tetras, guppys and cat fish. Tbh I wish we'd never bothered. They take a lot more looking after than I thought they would!

We have lost a few fish and used to replace them but now we don't . We did have 12 tetras, 4 guppys and 2 catfish. We must have for through about 4 guppys and a few tetras. We now have 1 catfish, 1 guppy and 6 tetras. I'm thinking now as they die not to replace them.

We don't clean filter or water as often as we should as I don't seem to get the time.

Main problem we have is snails. We bought live plants and there were a couple of snails on them. We weren't warned about the snails when we set the aquarium up. They reproduce like anything and don't need a mate!

We have been fighting a losing battle and have ended up with hundreds over ne months which we have to keep getting out the tank and throwing them away.

We ended up buying 2 large snails called assassin snails, they feed on the other ones and this has helped reduce the numbers!

When all the fish have gone, might sell everything on eBay!

Hope you have better luck with yours!

 

[Oasis717]

Oh dear Lisa! Yes we know about the snails won't be getting any of those! Dh will be doing all the water changes etc as he's kept them before, I wouldn't have the time either tbh, they do take a lot of looking after and you need to test the water a lot etc but he does have the time luckily to do that so hopefully should be ok as he's kept them before. They do look lovely, you have to be careful what fish you put with other fish also as some will chase and harass the others! Xxxxxx
Apart from strong bh I still have no signs other than increased pressure and more cervical pain again, think Brooklyn wants to stay put! Xxx

 

[dancareoi]

Any plans with hosp for sweeps/ induction?

 

[Oasis717]

I've got a sweep booked for next Saturday at 41 weeks with my mw which I'm glad about as prob wouldn't go if it was hospital. I've not had one before so am really nervous. Sorry if this is tmi but I don't know what a plug looks like and I had clear jelly like stuff this morning so I'm not sure if that is it? I don't know what they do about inducing guess I get booked in if the sweep doesn't work but I really really don't want it to get to that. Having been induced twice I know how painful it is compared to natural and I'd dread it but I guess if he doesn't come I'd have to xxxx

 

[HomeEdMom]

Oasis - the plug looks like big giant snot! Clear jelly is probably part of it but once you actually lose your plug you will know Kwim. A sweep can be uncomfortable but usually over very quickly.

Lisa - lol at the fish. We never change the water or the filter ... And have a huge silver dollar and a handful of tetras left as well as a couple cleaner fish. Our guppies never lived either but apparently it's to do with soft water, if you live in a soft water area that could be why. We do have a gold fish in with our tropical fish ... We had one gold fish left so I googled it and dr google said that goldfish grow nice and big in a warmer tank.... and they do for sure.

 

[crysshae]

Becks - Have you tried squatting? When my 2nd was late, my doctor had me try squatting to open up my pelvis, and I went into labor on my own the morning my induction was planned. I just walked around and squatted every few steps. Sounds like that may be the beginning of your plug. The only one I ever noticed was kinda green and blood tinged.

As for inductions, I'm not sure how much input patients are allowed over there, but I researched it a lot before I was induced with my youngest, and I found out about taking a proactive stance with your nurse. It really worked. I told her I wanted it done slowly so that my contractions would progress just like they would in natural labor. So she would ask me about my contractions and whether or not I was okay with increasing the dose of if I thought it should be left alone for a bit longer, etc. It turned out to be my shortest labor and no more painful than my natural labors.

Home - I'm glad your hpts are getting lighter. I have a couple friends who did not ovulate before AF after their miscarriages, and then others who did. Both of my miscarriages were very early, but I ovulated first after each of them.

Fiona - I hope your chart and OPKs stop being so confusing soon.

Jo - How are you doing? Hope your enjoying your time with DH.

I hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[Oasis717]

I actually rang the hospital and described it and they confirmed it's the start if me loosing my plug. Also along with the cervical pains which are v bad it would seem something is happening but I guess it could still be awhile as some people loose their plug weeks before labour! Who knows xxxx

 

[Oasis717]

Yes Crystal mine had green in which was why I rang as I have never lost a plug and thought something was wrong but they confirmed some green is normal, who'd have thought. I will def try the squatting if I can manage it lol. Thank you xxx

 

[crysshae]

Hopefully that's the start. Good luck!

 

[Creative]

if you google images cervical plug you can see lots of lovely examples!!

 

[Left wonderin]

Hi everyone Becks so near !!!!! Exciting and scary !! I was away for the weekend at a hen . I'm so exhausted ! Also I have to go shopping for some new clothes . All mine are now so uncomfortable , time to give in and buy some maternity trousers and jeans

 

[josie1234]

Hi all, only saw DH for Friday night, he is now away again so won't see him til about 15th Oct.

I hope Brooklyn comes soon Becks. How's Casey, all better now??

Hope you find some nice stuff to wear Regina x

I am off on a hen do in Portugal for my best mate, me my sis and a mate fly out Weds, the others fly out on Friday, we all come back sunday. I am looking forward to it but need to get organised lol.

 

[Oasis717]

Have just googled the plug! I've never seen one before yes hopefully it may be the start. Have just been hanging washing, tidying and hoovering upstairs and down just in case anything happened overnight! I am excited but scared too definitely! Hope you have a lovely time Jo, Casey is much better today, just a bit tired and sore throat from being sick but almost back to himself xxxxx

 

[dancareoi]

Have just googled the plug! I've never seen one before yes hopefully it may be the start. Have just been hanging washing, tidying and hoovering upstairs and down just in case anything happened overnight! I am excited but scared too definitely! Hope you have a lovely time Jo, Casey is much better today, just a bit tired and sore throat from being sick but almost back to himself xxxxx

Nesting!

 

[garfie]

Becks - Any news yet - Come on Brooklyn we wanna meet you



X

 

[Oasis717]

Nope lol, long walk to drop a sample off at midwives but I think my bodies used to walking so that does nothing! Xxxx

 

[josie1234]

Bless ya Becks hope Brooklyn makes an appearance very soon. How's everyone else? Fi hows your cycle?

 

[garfie]

Josie - Got a good drop today still getting POS OPKs - don't tell me I have to do the TWW all over again

How's yours hun?



X

 

[crysshae]

Sounds like Brooklyn is being stubborn. Good luck, Becks!

Fiona - I hope that temp drop means this time O is truly on the way. Fingers crossed for you.

Fingers crossed for you too, Jo.

Regina - Yay for maternity clothes!

 

[HomeEdMom]

Crystal what's your latest?

Left wondering - it's a lovely time how far on are you?