October 2018 Testing Thread

[Mandy123]

Thank you, hope it is our month! Fingers crossed for us all! I am feeling more relaxed about it! I think after months of disappointment the pressure had to break! I totally didn’t realise that the water helped the CM! I know it makes sense when you think about it but it is amazing the stuff our bodies do. We do need to look after ourselves!
What are everyone’s thoughts on coffee & alcohol while ttc out of interest?!

 

[Jellybean86]

Thank you, hope it is our month! Fingers crossed for us all! I am feeling more relaxed about it! I think after months of disappointment the pressure had to break! I totally didn’t realise that the water helped the CM! I know it makes sense when you think about it but it is amazing the stuff our bodies do. We do need to look after ourselves!
What are everyone’s thoughts on coffee & alcohol while ttc out of interest?!

I've been having decaf coffee and the odd glass of wine. I was v strict last time - zero alcohol etc and my pregnancy ended at 6 weeks. So this time I'm having a more relaxed approach. Not going mad, but the odd glass of red is not going to do any harm whatsoever. I only have the occasional diet drink as well.

 

[Radleycat]

I'm not really sure what's going on with me cm wise this month. I've not had a great deal so I can't tell. This morning pants feel a bit wet. After BD it's wetter anyway so it's throwing my judgement I think. Opks were neg to now. Last month I think I ovd CD 12-13. Today is CD 11 so see what happens. Will BD tonight and tomorrow, we did on CD 9. Last night was a rest, I think the abx have knocked the uti on the head finally.

Caffeine ttc? Nice guidelines say 200mg Caffeine a day is OK in pregnancy (That's like 1 shot of Costa I think - don't quote me). So I personally think a coffee is fine and I have that. As for alcohol ttc, I've not abstained but find I tend to not want much of any in the tww. Do I think or know that it makes a difference - no idea. For pregnancy obviously guidelines say no but realistically risk is low. Most of my friends stopped alcohol and caffiene completely. A couple had the odd glass of wine later term. I think when pregnant I'll stop but until then not really.

My husband says when we get pregnant we are moving near the hospital. Between us we could deliver it with a couple of maternity packs from work, easy. Lol

 

[Crumble]

Thank you, hope it is our month! Fingers crossed for us all! I am feeling more relaxed about it! I think after months of disappointment the pressure had to break! I totally didn’t realise that the water helped the CM! I know it makes sense when you think about it but it is amazing the stuff our bodies do. We do need to look after ourselves!
What are everyone’s thoughts on coffee & alcohol while ttc out of interest?!

1 serving of coffee per day it is ok, alcohol my opinion it is drink until is pink but with moderation of course. But tbh my body is acting a bit strange since after my miscarriage and I don't seem to enjoy alcohol anymore, it is like my body doesn't tolerate it much so I am not drinking much. For example yesterday I had one beer and one half and I felt horrible after, so I am thinking to stop for a bit. Also I feel more the alcohol taste....so wired!

 

[Hendy1]

I read up to three cups of coffee is ok when TTC, I normally have two cups in the morning. Alcohol I'm not so sure, tend to drink whatever I like when AF is here then not much at all in the rest of the month. Like you Crumble I've found I've gone off alcohol lately!

 

[Jellybean86]

I think generally as long as you are sensible, it will be fine. People drink and eat all the wrong stuff, aren't even ttc and get pregnant and have healthy pregnancies. I'm not advocating drinking while pregnant at all, I won't have a drop when I am, but I just mean everything in moderation is fine on your ttc journey.

As I said before, I was text book with what I could and could not have first time round and then I had an early mc. Next time I hope for a sticky bean but I doubt a glass of wine every now and then will determine if that bean sticks or not xx

 

[Crumble]

I read up to three cups of coffee is ok when TTC, I normally have two cups in the morning. Alcohol I'm not so sure, tend to drink whatever I like when AF is here then not much at all in the rest of the month. Like you Crumble I've found I've gone off alcohol lately!

Is like our body knows we are going to hoist a baby lol

 

[Jellybean86]

I have tried all the UK coffee chains and my fave is Pret decaf skinny flat white. It's a perfect substitute for the real thing!

 

[Crumble]

I have tried all the UK coffee chains and my fave is Pret decaf skinny flat white. It's a perfect substitute for the real thing!

I love the flat white!

 

[Jellybean86]

Apparently coffee , diet coke etc can create a more acidic environment which isn't as good for potential embryos. So even decaf isn't v good. Drinking just water is boring though. I have squash a lot of the time.

 

[Jellybean86]

I have tried all the UK coffee chains and my fave is Pret decaf skinny flat white. It's a perfect substitute for the real thing!

I love the flat white!

So good isn't it! The pret one seems really rich and creamy. That's my treat when I'm out shopping these days... I know how to spoil myself don't I haha!!

 

[Jellybean86]

I use an app called clue and do as you do jellybean86 just log symptoms. I’ve been listing to a lot of fertility podcasts and I’ve learned to take note of your own body more, such as CM etc! It’s all very interesting and gutted I’m only just learning this now when ttc!!!! X

It definitely is good to log symptoms. But yes ttc has made me more in tune with my body. Cm is the best way for me to know what's going on

 

[Kitana]

I continued drinking coffee until I was pregnant. Then I would have the odd decaf once in a while. I still drank diet drinks too once in a while but mainly stuck to water. I didn't really watch what I was eating or drinking while TTC and got pregnant anyways. I was doing CrossFit and flying around Europe too. I think if it's meant to be, it'll stick. But as with everything, just be careful and responsible when pregnant. I was a bit gaga when I was pregnant though, I think it was because she was my first and I was overly protective. I didn't touch a piece lettuce or ate anything that wasn't cooked through. I think this time around I will be a little more relaxed about it!

As for my body, I've had so much ewcm yesterday and today yet I still have to ovulate. Does anyone else have loads and loads of ewcm? Like it hangs in the toilet bowl from my hooha. I don't know whether it is normal or again a sign of another anovulatory cycle?

 

[Jellybean86]

I continued drinking coffee until I was pregnant. Then I would have the odd decaf once in a while. I still drank diet drinks too once in a while but mainly stuck to water. I didn't really watch what I was eating or drinking while TTC and got pregnant anyways. I was doing CrossFit and flying around Europe too. I think if it's meant to be, it'll stick. But as with everything, just be careful and responsible when pregnant. I was a bit gaga when I was pregnant though, I think it was because she was my first and I was overly protective. I didn't touch a piece lettuce or ate anything that wasn't cooked through. I think this time around I will be a little more relaxed about it!

As for my body, I've had so much ewcm yesterday and today yet I still have to ovulate. Does anyone else have loads and loads of ewcm? Like it hangs in the toilet bowl from my hooha. I don't know whether it is normal or again a sign of another anovulatory cycle?

Yes I totally agree with you. I got very funny about salad in case it wasn't washed properly. It's like when I go to buy prepacked sandwiches I never know if the salad is ok to eat etc. Is mayo ok now? I assume eggs they use are ok...? It's a constant worry. But I think these days, it's all fairly safe. They say runny eggs are ok now etc. But I am gonna be less anxious with every food choice next time

 

[Mandy123]

Yes I agree with all that’s being said, I just feel guilty a lot of the time thinking maybe I should give these things up completely since we are having no luck. But whilst ttc it’s probably not worth living in a prison for if it’s going to happen it will. I only have now one coffee in the morning (and I have tried to do without but I work long days & never stop so really I need it while I can still have it!) and drinking I have cut back a lot but I occasionally have the odd weekend day when we are socialising with friends and maybe go over the couple of glasses of wine I tell myself I’m going to only have.... I do cut back significantly in the tww wait though. Even did the non alcoholic wine at a bbq last month... but for no result! I just wondered ladies as I feel like these are the things I torture myself over giving up completely to see if it makes any difference!

 

[Crumble]

I really hope October will change things for most of us, I feel will be a good month

 

[Jellybean86]

Yes I agree with all that’s being said, I just feel guilty a lot of the time thinking maybe I should give these things up completely since we are having no luck. But whilst ttc it’s probably not worth living in a prison for if it’s going to happen it will. I only have now one coffee in the morning (and I have tried to do without but I work long days & never stop so really I need it while I can still have it!) and drinking I have cut back a lot but I occasionally have the odd weekend day when we are socialising with friends and maybe go over the couple of glasses of wine I tell myself I’m going to only have.... I do cut back significantly in the tww wait though. Even did the non alcoholic wine at a bbq last month... but for no result! I just wondered ladies as I feel like these are the things I torture myself over giving up completely to see if it makes any difference!

I really believe in everything in moderation. A glass of wine will not do u any harm when ttc. It might relax u! I definitely think relaxing yourself is the first step.

 

[Jellybean86]

I'm worried about my weight. I'm technically in a healthy bmi range at the moment but I have put on a few pounds over the last few months and my thighs feel enormous. I know I need to just cut down on food and go for some walks but it has been difficult since my mc. I had 3 weeks comfort eating and my hormones were all over the place which won't help either.


Is it ok to try and lose weight while ttc? Or just to cut out snacking and hope that my weight just stays as it is? I just get worried that I will balloon when I'm pregnant and my thighs if big already are only gonna get bigger...!

 

[Crumble]

You could try to do exercise, I just joined a gym to do yoga and some relaxing swimming, just to keep myself self active and healthy

 

[Mandy123]

I hope October is the changing month for us crumble!
Yes relaxation is the key! I’m in this dilemma over weight too to be honest, I’m not dieting just restricting my eating times to stop snacking and trying to avoid sweet things every day. I think as long as it’s not too drastic it’s fine?! As in you don’t want to suddenly loose weight? I’m actually trying to incorporate some of the healthy fats back into my diet lol as I’ve heard that helps. And also trying to eat lots of vegetables etc and avoid processed meals etc! But like we have said everything in moderation! I’m still going to have my wood fired pizza takeaway! Lol