Good things come to those who wait...and wait...and wait!!! All aboard, we're IIT!

First of all thank you all for the welcome! I've clearly not checked back quickly enough as this thread has woooooshed on! Sorry if I don't reply to everyone

I must say I'm a bit freaked out to find out someone in this thread lives in the same place as me - eep!

It's Christmas Eve and I am feeling TOTALLY Christmassy. Everything is ready to go, I've highlighted everything I want to watch on telly in the Radio Times and I'm positively gasping to taste all the lovely wine we've bought for the festive season (making the most of it, I'd love to be pregnant next year!).

nannyl Thanks for the welcome, have indeed read the Lance Armstrong books (probably too soon, it was all very tearful) but yes, we're both extremely lucky that it's all under control. You're definitely ahead of me if you're actively trying, I think I may be in the holding pen for many more months to come!

jinglebellssatnasmells It does seem to be a lucky thread - hopefully not quite yet for me! DH is a bit confusing, I think if I just stopped taking the pill he'd be happy with the outcome. However, we've got goals we want to achieve first or, at the very least, his job to settle down. How far along are you?

bebe Well it happened a few weeks before we got married - was touch and go, but he was determined to get married! Was a very emotional day to say the least, but also EXTREMELY joyous. Am so happy to be a wife this Christmas, and long may that continue. Well done on the Sainsbury's vouchers, what great timing.

strawberrypie I totally sympathis with the dilemma of the DH's job settling down - it's a pain, isn't it? Glad your cycle has settled down, when I came off the implant last year it took months for me to get back to normal and I couldn't stop fretting about it.

AmandaCooper Bummer, gutted for you (I have read the thread and how long the process has been).

WYorksLass How exciting! And honeymoon... lovely!

JSFN Great idea! I feel very up to speed with your situation now. Just started a new job myself and it's so tricky finding out all the ins and outs of maternity pay without 'letting on'.

WhyWait Good luck with the PGCE interview. All this career and study stuff really does seem to throw a spanner in the works. I also feel glad I have MN now, as I don't really want to talk about this to anyone in RL. When a friend told me she was trying, I felt like I was always wondering what was going on... information being withheld etc (for good reason!) so I like having a place to be honest!

squirrel007 Congratulations! I suppose that makes you a 'graduate' now?

100years Oooo another person out of the holding pen! Wishing you the best of luck. Again, jobs disturbing things! Grrr!

bebe it may only be this month we are cycle twins as my cycles vary from month to month anything from 30 to 35 days on average. But it would be cool if it worked out that way. Hope you get your DH convinced. And I'm really pleased you are 3 months free with no real problems, doesn't seem that long.

nanny enjoy your time with your friends and sorry to hear about your pipes.

WYorks Glad no-one has said anything since the party, and I bet they will be mega chuffed when they find out. Are you having any symptoms etc?

Mrs Satsuma I'm due about the same time as you, so I too am in the do I don't I pickle, however I don't like stilton or champagne, but I may have some beer, I'm sure that's full of goodness!!

AC how are you doing?

squirrel thanks. glad the nausea is passing, hopefully your DH will know it's the homonals

strawberry Yay - Good luck. Skiing is fab. My OH doesn't ever fancy it, so I'm not sure I'll go again

I'm doing pretty well at ignoring the sore boobs, slight nausea (of which I took an anti sickness tab yesterday) and the wind, it's ALL normal for me it is it is it is it is it is. I will not test tomorrow as that would be too too early????.. It's all normal - repeat after me - it's all normal for me. My body is playing tricks on me. Making me think there is a small chance.

Anyway, Happy Christmas everyone. I didn't have my leave cancelled so I'm home and chilling out. done some baking for OH's parents present and watched the end of miracle on 32nd street. Curry later :) The sleep and Christmas day.

just popped in

turkey stuffed
brandy butter made
nigellas ham in coca cola cooking for tonights dinner
the stuff in freezer is out!
MIL visited

Just got to prep the veg and stuff before midnight mass

will need to be up at 8 to get set for Xmas prep!

Nobody about? It's so quiet on here!

Squirrel sorry to hear you're feeling a but run down. Good that the nausea has passed though. Can't believe how this thread has moved on with everyone either pg or ttc. It certainly gives me hope!

On that note, Bebe congratulations on your amazing milestone. I can remember when we were discussing what you should do before you started on the meds. Now you've come out the other end! So much time waiting! I reckon we've waited long enough now.

Nannyl that's exciting news from your friend. I hope you soon join her!

Strawberry congratulations on graduating. Next year is going to be quite a year for this thread!

bebe we crossed posted

congrats on being 3 months mediciation free...
not long til you can SWI either

Merry Christmas eve everyone.

Am pleased to report that our pipes have finally unfrozen
Also my temp has risen today... by risen i mean rocketed... a record high jump ever.

AC yes i did have a cold (but marked those temps as disturbed, they were quite high but id been disturbed by cold anyway so didnt count them) Have been mainly better for a week so expected temp to rise.
Anyway it has risen now

One of my best friends told me shes pg yesturday... she literally found out yesturday (and otehr than DH im the only person to know) (3 days early) and will have a due date of 4 Sep. Really hope we can be pg twins. I have another good friend also on her 2WW, just a bit ahead of my in her cycle.

strawberry pie have fun SWI.... I agree it felt odd.. the 1st time in MY LIFE id been trying to make (instead of trying not to make a baby!)

mrssatsum have a little cheese and wine if you want it (says she who has abstained from anything banned since November, but then im wierd lol)

Strawberry - Eeeeeek! How exciting! Have a very Happy Christmas!!

Mrs Satsuma - Have a nice Christmas at your mums! :) (I'd say a small glass of fizz won't hurt!)

Squirrel - You can't help being grumpy & snappy! It's the blasted hormones!
I am massively short tempered & irritable at the moment which probably means AF is going to be an unwelcome guest over Christmas!

Well....I made it! 3 months medication free!! That's the first hurdle! I'm hoping that the fact I'm still ok (MS wise) will help me in my new quest to finally convince DH to TTC! I estimate I have about 2.5-3 weeks til OV! Please all keep fingers crossed for me! I'm hoping that some festive spirit(s) might help persaude him! Just need DD to be a good girl (she's been very naughty the last couple of days) don't want her adding fuel to his argument!

Will try & pop back now & then, but if I don't manage it....Happy Christmas to everyone!

Bit of an update girls.....have decided to start SWI today! I am only on CD 7 but it felt really strange not using contraception for the first time EVER!

I'm going to a party straight from work tomorrow then to family then going skiing early boxing day morning (never been before- will prob spend most of week on bum) so wishing you all a very merry Christmas and see you when I get back!

Ps Thank you for the lovely comment bebe x

Thanks, I might have a small glass... can't do too much anyway as I may be on painkillers for my back all Christmas anyway!

Am signing off and wishing everyone a merry Christmas... Think it might arouse suspicion if I post on here while at my mum's! [waves and hands out mince pies] Have a lovely christmas everyone!

Hi all! Today I finished work for the holidays, and am now totally exhausted and definitely ready for a holiday :) Am also feeling very tired and grumpy and guilty for snapping at DH earlier (who calmly ignored me and made me dinner ). Although I seem to be getting over the nausea stage, I'm finding the tiredness hard to deal with as I'm used to being active and getting stuff done.

mrssatsuma I personally think that alcohol and banned foods are ok until you know for sure you're pg. I wouldn't overdo it, but I wouldn't deprive myself either. I know that some people are more cautious than me though and it's a personal decision. I'll probably have a small glass of champagne at xmas even though I'm pg.

bebe if it wasn't for all the snow and ice on the roads I'd be straight over to yours to eat all of your yummy xmas treats! Your food always makes my mouth water :)

nannyl sorry to hear about the iced up pipes, but exciting about ov and ttc

wyorks I saw my mum and sister just after my positive test, and couldn't keep quiet about it. How lovely that you'll tell your family on xmas day :) My friends also guessed when I took ginger beer (non-alcoholic) to a party, but I stuck with the excuse of just not feeling well. Not sure if they bought it or not!

100years glad things are looking up for you at work :)

Hi to everyone else!

Nannyl didn't you say you had had a bit of a bug? Might that have knocked your cycle off balance slightly?

Oh dear I hate this dilemma, I really have no idea what the answer is! I mean I know what I think, which is go ahead in moderation, but I am well aware that if I was in your place I might not think that! Some people stop drinking and change their diet from long before they start ttc, but if you decide to take a slightly more relaxed approach you'll be in good company and as long as you observe the rda, I don't think you should worry.

So sorry AC :( things suck sometimes. I'm sure it'll open up another opportunity for you though - this probably won't make you feel better now but things always come up and you might find a job that's better for you soon. In the meantime, chocolate and wine are probably in order!

Glad you got your pipes sorted bebe - a friend tried defrosting the one to her boiler but it was too high up so she was using a supersoaker water pistol and boiling water as it was about 15 feet up the side of the house... or so she thought. Turned out it was at waist height and she could have done it easily

Am in a bit of a dilemma... AF due on 30th, I had EWCM so think I ovulated (as only 1st cycle of TTC am not testing for ovulation yet), have zip pregnancy symptoms. Do I have the stilton and champagne at Christmas as am probably not pg or do I not, just in case? Is it possible to be pg and have absolutely no symptoms?! Any words of wisdom greatly appreciated...

wyorks im on day 17!

Luckily OH doesnt drive yet so can always be the driver if i want!
I am also driving Xmas day and boxing day

done another OPK and there was the feintist of feint line (as oposed to no line at all 48 hours ago).... not 100% convinced ive actually OV'd yet!

nannyl - Not sure where you are in your cycle but i had more EWCM about 1 week after ovulation just for a day. I started feelinq queasy at about the same time!

I did laugh at you being Alcohol free and not having to explain. We went to a party at a friends last weekend. When i turned up with non-alcoholic drinks they all guessed instantly! It was only 5 mins walk home so couldn't use driving as an excuse. I think i went bright red and mumbled something about being too early! No-one has said anything since.

We are seeing my parents and sister on Christmas Day and will have to tell them. I fully expect my mum to guess as soon as we walk through the door, she knows everything!!! I mentioned the other day that we had started getting an organic veg box delivered and she said "what prompted that?" in an i know you are pregnant kind of way :)

hello all...

Well OH finishes for Xmas in an hour or so...
My friends have continued their journey up north for Xmas.
I made it to my wonderful market and now have lots of fresh local veg (stored in the cellar as fridge is full) and also collected my meat.
Colleceted some stuff from OH's warehouse, and about to make another batch of mince pies i think.
TMI here but i have more EWCM.... im sure in TCOYF it says how you can be ready to OV but not of (normally due to illness or stress, i had neither lol, but anyway!) so perhaps i might OV in the next few days.

Anyway, when OH finishes for Xmas we will have lots of time to SWI again , incase its happening now.
Might do another OV test.... had VERY strong -ve 2 days ago (didnt test yesturday, super strong +ve day before strong -ve) so will take even a hint of a line that maybe i didnt OV as planned and it my body might be trying again round now....

OH's work Xmas do tonight... OH has nominated me as driver so at least i can be alchol free and not have to explain!

So also need to shower / do hair etc etc

Happy Christmas Eve - eve!

(Oh and just to add sink still frozen despite loads more boiling water etc)

100 - so pleased you have managed to (sort of) sort things out at work. We are cycle twins! :o If you aren't PG this month (Crossing everything for you that you are) and I can convince DH to TTC next month, we might end up with the same EDD!

Strawberry - you are always so supportive and lovely to us all, with a sympathetic ear & . How are you doing? What is new with you?

Have made peppermint creams this morning, but was gutted to find that I left my star shape cutters (ie. the ones I bought just for making the Christmas sweets) at my mums! Also made some (cheats) mince pie ice cream! Butter is warming up to make some pastry for mince pies. Also gave the kitchen floor a quick clean. Trying to occupy my morning before DH gets home for Christmas! :)

Morning all.

Hopefully the last day at work for me today. As of yesterday the leave for tomorrow was still showing, I will try and keep my head down today, but hopefully there will be no issues and I have 10 hours to work and that's it.....

I spoke to my line manager yesterday, he agreed that I could start an hour earlier, which means my finishes will be an hour earlier, which makes a huge difference, however I may end up doing a few more night shifts to make up for the fact that I'm not working as much, we shall see how it goes. I am also considering dropping a shift, we either do 4 or 5 shifts in a row and thinking of dropping to only doing 4, but I need to get the money side of things checked out before I do this. But I feel less meh about the whole work thing now :)

Hope everyone is OK.

CD 24 for me, yesterday I woke thinking - ooh I might be pg, then felt really silly for thinking that. No real symptoms this month so far, which may be because I'm not looking for them!!! My boobs are sore though and have been for days, this I fear is going to be a common occurrence for me in the wait!

Have a good day.

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Sorry to hear about the job AC. Like JS said, I'm sure you will be super prepped and ready to storm the next job that comes up. Did they give you any feedback? What is the score re TTC now? Have you and DP talked about it yet or are you letting the dust settle first?

Bebe and nannyl - it sounds like you two have been having fun and games with the pipes! I'm glad you managed to sort it out where your DH failed bebe, hehe!

Sorry you are feeling down whywait and jbells I think sometimes it's hard to talk to people in real life about personal things (I find it difficult)but we sare always here!

Oh AC that really sucks that you didn't get the job. Hopefully it means positive news for TTC for you and also gives you the confidence to look for other roles as and when they arise.

To go through that many interviews evidently means that you are a fantastic candidate and so if you are still keen to escape your job asap then I am sure that you will manage it.

nannyl I have no idea what to suggest for your frozen drains......anti freeze?!?

Maybe it is so cold your body temperature is lower?! Maybe?!

How odd that the sink is still frozen! Can't think of anything else that you haven't tried already!!

Good morning all

well we have had boling water / salt all night (and yesturday afternoon) and sink is still frozen
Our friends are using our en suite lol.

But coonfused as its now day 17 and i STILL havent had a temp rise.
Its normally day 16 but once has been day 17, but the earliest this month will now be day 18
Does this mean i havent ovulated this month?
If not what does it mean?

OHs last day at work today.... he finishes early then its his works Xmas do tonight so that should be good fun, not that ill be drinking at all!

Oh dear, I would be a bit & if my DH did that (but then I don't particularly get on with my MIL, but then again I get on well with my step-MIL & I wouldn't want her doing it either)! I suppose his intentions were good & he was trying to do something nice for you!

1 more day & I hit my 3 months 'clean' mark! Unfortunately too late for any TTC (even if DH wanted to) I'm day 24 today...maybe next month!