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spilttheteaagain · 2010-11-03T14:15:00+00:00

A shiny new thread girls and hopefully we shall all get merrily up-duffed with sticky beans [grin]

WhenStNixgotstuckuptheChimney · 03/12/2010 11:34

spilt......more an MOT!!!

WhenStNixgotstuckuptheChimney · 03/12/2010 11:34

oooh terrys.... promising!!!

TerrysNo2 · 03/12/2010 08:56

Morning all. Today is a good day, DS is feeling better and its my day off!!

Temps are moving in the right direction but I am only 6dpo so in the 2ww and its going sooo slowly.

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spilttheteaagain · 02/12/2010 20:09

Sounds like you are in a similar boat to me. At least ttc and pregnancy means you won't have to worry about contraception for some time!

I have just had a weird experience. The nurse phoned to tell me my thyroid blood test results. Now 8 weeks ago I had a TSH of 6.7 (the day I delivered gave birth).

The results today show that now:
TSH: 2.3
Free T4: 16.1 (range 10-24.5)
Free T3: 5.1 (range 3.9-6.7)

No treatment in between, but it's all miraculously become normal. How strange. Obviously this is good, but makes me wonder what the dickens was going on when I was pregnant!

At least she says she recommends getting these bit tested frequently in a future pg to keep an eye on it all.

I've been prescribed iron though as whilst my haemoglobin is good, my ferrotin (long term iron stores) are a bit on the feeble side. So 210mg of iron a day
Pass me the laxatives!

Hopefully I can get myself into full working order by March/April (I sound like a car needing a 60000 mile service )

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GetDownYouWillFall · 02/12/2010 17:03

yes we've struggled to find an "ideal" contraception (apart from abstinence of course - ha ha!)

I took the combined pill for quite a few years before DD and was fine on it, but only discovered after I came off it how much it had messed up my hormones!

Also because I had really bad PND after DD, they won't give me combined pill anymore because apparently it can make depression worse Never had a problem with it before DD.

I didn't like the mini pill for the reasons we've mentioned.

No way would I have an IUD - don't like the idea at all.

My mum always used the cap and spermicidal cream, but I don't really like the thought of a cap!

So we settled on condoms since January, since I wanted to chart to get used to my cycles. But they've obviously got their disadvantages! The one big advantage I find though, is that DH has to clear up the mess afterwards, and without a condom, I do!

Charting is great. Not sure I would rely on it for contraception though, as DD was conceived from sex 6 days before ovulation. We'd have to be careful!

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spilttheteaagain · 02/12/2010 16:52

They said at the start that usually people have periods completely as normal, or no periods or irregular periods, so I figured I had the crap deal. However I probably should have gone back and said "look, I have had THREE periods this month ... help!"

I just couldn't think there was a better alternative. I couldn't take the combined pill (tried 3 types) as they made me vomit continuously. The worst was every 40 mins for about 6 hours! And they said Cerazette was a new minipill that was more reliable than the other types of minipill and had a 12 hour rather than 3 hour window to take it in. I had no intention of having an IUD. Obviously implant no good due to pill reaction. Condoms expensive and crap. Contraception options ain't that great really!

I love knowing when my period is coming, esp when ttc. It means you don't get your knickers in a twist over "is my period late/isn't it" because you know exactly when it would be late.

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GetDownYouWillFall · 02/12/2010 16:41

I know!! I've recommended charting to a few friends and at first they've looked at me like I'm a freak strange person.

I do find it really interesting though, also being able to predict with accuracy when your period is going to come, even if you've got erratic cycles.

The effects you had on Cerazette sound strange, lots of unpredictable bleeding. I wouldn't have liked that either.

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spilttheteaagain · 02/12/2010 16:37

I had totally erratic periods which drove me nuts, usually no more than 3 weeks apart, sometimes only 5 days inbetween. I had no idea what was going on.

Yes I only found out a couple of months ago that Cerazette didn't always stop ovulation (though it will most months). Not particularly happy about that either, I wish I'd known it before.

I have been fascinated by charting and have been trying to persuade my sister to take it up . She is young and not "active" as it were yet and is completely disgusted at the thought of checking CM/CP

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GetDownYouWillFall · 02/12/2010 16:31

Not Cerazette, think it was called Femulen. I found the complete absence of periods a bit disconcerting. Also felt odd on it, and my sleep was terrible. I also didn't like the fact that it didn't definitely stop ovulation, but rather stopped implantation. Didn't like the idea of a little bean having been conceived but not being able to stick on

Well done for getting your smear done. No, it's not really that bad, and totally worth it for the benefit of being checked out

I like the way charting helps you understand your body. I've been charting since january even though we couldn't start TTC till I came off my anti-depressants (in october) but having a year's worth of data has been invaluable!

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spilttheteaagain · 02/12/2010 16:26

Ah the minipill! It wasn't Cerazette was it? I was on that for 4 years and only realised quite how much I hated it once I came off. After a few weeks I was much happier, less tired and had an interest in sex. My cycles also got shorter and shorter as I came off it (though they were nothing like as long as yours). I was also sick as a dog for 3 weeks after stopping taking it - a lovely foretaste of pregnancy! I too have no intention of going back on the pill, but also hate condoms etc hence my initial interest in FAM.

I also hoping to find out what my "normal" cycles are as I only had 3 post pill, 1 where I conceived, 1 WTF and this one I'm in the middle of. Wondering what my LP will be now.

I'm fine today thanks. Feeling ridiculously proud of myself for being smeared. My mum always dreaded it so I thought it would be worse than it was, so felt very brave to go in and get it done.

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GetDownYouWillFall · 02/12/2010 16:15

thanks spilt yes I was on the mini pill last year after having DD in 2007 but hated it, and came off it at the beginning of the year. Cycles have indeed tended to get shorter and shorter since then.

So am hoping, as you say, that ov is settling down to around CD 14-16, which feels much more "normal" (I was having cycles where ov was happening as late as CD32!)

I was on the combined pill before DD and it took absolutely AGES for cycle to settle down. In fact it hadn't even settled down by the time I conceived DD so never really knew what "normal" post-pill was. I don't want to go on the pill again, it seriously messed my hormones up!

I think CD11 would be a good idea to start OPKing. I do tend to get watery CM a few days before but don't find it that reliable so OPKing gives be a bit more reassurance.

Thanks for your advice spilt hope you are doing ok today?

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spilttheteaagain · 02/12/2010 15:59

GetDown I was just looking at your previous charts - were you on hormonal contraception last year? Just asking because the cycle lengths have tended to get shorter since Jan, so ov has overall become earlier. Based on your 21st Sept and 26th Aug charts it looks like your body is settling to ov around CD14-16, in which case I would OPK from about CD11 (am a cheapskate, even with the cheapies!)

I usually wait to see any wet CM before I start OPKing as I seem to fairly consistently have watery/EWCM for 3-4 days and then ov the day after. Is your CM pattern consistent enough to do that?

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GetDownYouWillFall · 02/12/2010 15:40

spilt sounds like it was the nurse's fault for mishearing you, I wouldn't be embarrassed about that. How awful though!! I hate when misunderstandings like that happen, and you can't correct them

Glad you got through the smear ok.

I don't think the cycle day is that important TBH.

Your chart's looking good. My temps took a decisive drop today so it's back to the old waiting game. Not sure what day to start OPKing this cycle. Last cycle was post-MC so ov was later than usual. I started OPKing in CD9 and ov didn't happen till CD23!! Thank goodness they were only cheapies!

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spilttheteaagain · 02/12/2010 15:24

Good grief newyears I remember you BFP as being about 6 weeks ago!

Fantastic photo LadyG - I can't see are they all your BFPs or have you got some BFNs in there too? Very dedicated POAS habit if they are all BFPs from the past 2 weeks

I have just made a tit of myself . Been for my smear, and on battery's advice mentioned recent delivery which they noted but were willing to go ahead anyway. We talked about Bobbie for the couple of mins while she did the smear and then when I was getting dressed I commented:
"Everyone says smears are terrible, but it's really not THAT bad."
Nurse: "I'm not sure terrible is the right word - but it is a bereavement isn't it?"

Oh God. She completely misheard/still had mind on previous conversation and thought I was gleefully saying giving birth to my dead baby was not THAT bad . I was confused for a few moments and too embarrassed to correct her & repeat my ACTUAL comment, so she must think I am so heartless!

And I got in a muddle and gave her the wrong date for my last period - said I was on CD14, when it is CD17. Hope that's not important.

Chart looking beautiful

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IfAtFirstUDontSucceed · 02/12/2010 11:52

love the pic ladyG - it took me a while to work out what it was made from!

MrsArchchancellorRidcully · 02/12/2010 10:58

Nice photo LadyG.

Your 4am post made me smile Nix

Am posting here whilst stuck on a god awful work conference call. Total waste of my time but it's with the CEO so i have to pretend I'm interested

I'm on CD10 today ladies and am already starting to feel very achy on one side by my ovaries. Is this normal? Is it just the follicles strating to grow? CM is only creamy.

LadyGoneGaga · 02/12/2010 08:39

18 weeks, Newyears. My God, it's flying by!

I had a horrible dream last night where I started bleeding. Really hope not a premonition and is just general anxierty stuff.

at Nix getting up at 4:30 for porridge. You are so pregnant!

So, should we be stalking anyone's chart at the moment. I've lost track.

And if you check my photos you will find a little festive treat

mousebacon · 02/12/2010 07:23

Morning nix have a good day. Hope that early train's not a regular event

WhenStNixgotstuckuptheChimney · 02/12/2010 04:49

early one for me, cant sleep!! Have to be up soon anyway for an early taxi/train. Oooh mousey :) FAB! I am relatively symptom free at the min, except boobs but have had to get up and make a huge bowl of porridge at 4am!! I dont eat porridge, but this morning my body needed it I dont feel sick, but my body needs food! I had some light cramping yest but am hoping it was just a burrowing bean! one day at a time.

newyearsday · 01/12/2010 22:55

Gosh I can hardly keep up but just wanted to say hi and congrats to all the new BFPs. And a big hug to those having a difficult time xx

I'm getting on for 18wks, loving my new curves and feeling a lot less tired now. Time seems to be flying by!

Anyway, I think about you all often and catch up on news a few times a week - I really hope there's lots more BFPs for Xmas! xx

LadyGoneGaga · 01/12/2010 22:26

Glad you feeling rubbish Mouse - every minor pregnancy niggle is wonderfully reassuring for me at the moment.

mousebacon · 01/12/2010 22:13

Loving the shorthand terrys!

feel a bit sick...

TerrysNo2 · 01/12/2010 18:08

Let me know if you need a translation.

TerrysNo2 · 01/12/2010 18:07

Evening all, so chatty today!! I have been very busy today, working from home and looking after DS, DH and I have been tag-teaming between the two. Its exhausting!!

So, I am thinking of using exclusively emoticons for my comments, lets try this...
coast grin]
GetDown
spilt , (it kinda looks like a cat!!)
battery
mouse
mrsa
truff and LadyG

Nuff said!!

WhenStNixgotstuckuptheChimney · 01/12/2010 15:48

battery i hope you get plucked and stuffed also my lovely and make mini battery turkeys to go with your pigs fingers, nope what was it.... thats it PIG TITS! Yum what a lovely lunch that would make only joking i am not really a cannibal!
He he i have ski boots if you need them....!!

all these poorly furry babies... mine also are spending tons of time curled up in the warmth shoo'd only outside to go for a poo. They actually seem to enjoy the snow! bizarrely.

Glad you are feeling more pos mrsA, getdown my WTF cycle was all over the place, i dont think i even ov;d but we have BFP'd Cycle 2 post MC..so that should give you hope xx

spilt glad moggy is feeling a little more human x