By hook or by crook we will shag our way to victory - thread for the JSing viroids

Hello viroids. Remember me? . Feel like I've not been on here for ages. I started to get early PMT on Hogmanay (which basically means for me, swearing A LOT, and having sarcastic conversations with inanimate objects ). It usually starts kicking off up to a week before ERTD is due, which is really fucking annoying depressing as it means I never get to really play the "am I or aren't I?" game. So I went in a bit of a sulk and kept of MN for a few days, concentrating on my horses and actually - woooo hoooo- catching enough of a weather break to go out riding :)

Anyway I'm over it . Also had to go back to work today which was a bit of a shock. I'm really quite tired . Which of course, makes me think it's a symptom . ERTD due in the next day or two. Which will improve my mood no end!

Welcome to Crackpot. Great to have a newbie - just don't do a "kitten"! As Miffles says, the non-upduffed amongst us seem to be in the minority now, so it's great to get new recruits! But as we've said many times before, we're glad you PG lot stay!

Holy Shit - just seen a Creme Egg advert. It's the 4th of January - Easter is MONTHS away . Talking of which, wonder how she is! And also, BB - please say hello to let us know you are ok? We miss you :)

Will try to be a better viroid, however being back at work is a bit of a distraction!

Thanks for the advice Esk, although it turned out it didn't make that much difference (probably for them best otherwise I would have a baked bean)!

TTL am sure DH will get over it. You can always have a water pistol duel with him in the garden if necessary!

Josie ooooo mine was always reliably on time too. Not this time . Fingers massively crossed.

Miffs I am sure your time will come soon, the clomid must be doing it's stuff for you to have all those symptoms

Truffkin, if you think ttc is messing up your brain now - wait until you're upduffed; seem to recall a few preggers ladies referring to their 'pregnancy brains' as being the source of troubles!

I am jealous of you NMCB being a SAHM! Do you fancy swapping for a few days, maybe around coursework deadline time?

vallinna HUZZAH!!!

Just to make it seem real I POA-digital-S when I got in from work. I think I'm finally starting to believe it now. Made docs appt today too, but earliest available is next week! How rubbish is that?!

Just a quickie

DH didn't get that supervisor job he's been working his backside off for the last 6 months for. He's really happy though as the pressure's off and his wages luckily are only dropping a tenner a year.

No news on team manager's daughter yet, I'm sure she would have been on the phone had the baby arrived

Still a bit crampy here, so much so that I have been checking for ERTD arriving early, which it hasn't . It's never arrived early.

Hi all - HCG levels satisfactory which is a relief. I was told to avoid getting stressed out....stress levels plummeted about 4000% after than phone call.

They are still scanning me on 10th (6 weeks) but I am taking it as a positive they don't feel the need for more bloods until at least then.

Slightly jealous of all you viroids back to work today. Even though I'm a SAHM and therefore don't have a job to go back to (or have a holiday from), every thing is still shut here today, so no mail. I'm waiting for a few things to arrive and have to wait a whole extra day, not to mention other things being delayed.

Otherwise all is good. xxx

Truffs we have all done the PG test when we have known it is impossible for it to give us a BFP. In fact, I think that is a requirement to be on this thread Hope the bug didn't ruin your Christmas. Can't believe that's all done!

Hi there lovely viroids and Happy New Year! Sorry have been MIA over the holidays but can assure you it is because I was off having a wonderful time and actually taking a good rest from thinking about any TTC business! Back to earth with a bump today though after being off since 23rd December, can't believe how quickly the time has gone.

Firstly I need to say a huuuuuuge congratulations to Vallinna so happy for you and hope todays' HCG results give you the best news.

Mog congrats to you too, hoping your BFP starts a tidal wave for us!

TTL glad you got to see your sprog again and that everything is ok, it seems even once you have that mystical BFP there are still things to worry about, if not more than before!

Sorry you were so poorly Nervous and glad you are better now. I also managed to catch a sickness bug over Christmas and couldn't keep anything down for a day or two. Luckily I got over it fairly quickly and think of it as a good way to have kept my festive over-eating in check!

Welome Crackpot and congrats on the successful La Senza purchases. I also had some fun in the La Senza sale and utilised the 'which set would you like me to wear dearest?' before going out, with much the same result

Dyna hope the scan goes well this morning, looking forward to hearing your update.

Josie fingers crossed this is your month and the BFPs do come in threes.

Miffles thanks for my shout out. I had managed to catch up with a couple of other threads yesterday evening but there was so much catching up on here I waited to do it properly today rather than on my phone!

Quick update on me so you know where I am. I should be ovulating any day now so will be shortly commencing the first 2WW of 2011, although am feeling more chilled about it at the moment We were planning on moving back home (from London) when a mini-Truff arrived and now that is taking longer than we had hoped, the moving plan is coming up for scrutiny again. It's something we need to decide on as if we decide to move without being pg, I would want to wait a while before becoming pg (easier done than said it seems!) as I would not want to start a new job and then bugger off on mat leave immediately! So, we have decided to keep at it whilst I'm putting the feelers out work-wise and then if a firm offer comes up, we can review how we feel then.

Before I sign off, I will share one moment with you viroids. You will (I'm sure!) recall my early and nasty ERTD just before Christmas and my moaning about another babyfail month. Well I mentioned earlier that I had a bug during the holidays and was sickly for a couple of days, but then after it went I still felt nauseous for a few days and was off my food, although not being sick. I did actually do a HPT even though I had ERTD only a week before! I felt like a right idiot, although even DH had suggested it just in case what is this TTC malarkey doing to my (normally hgh performing!) brain?!

Good to be back viroids

Oh, BTW - was sooooooooo relaxed about everything yesterday and today I am the complete opposite :(

Think my boobs are achy and I feel a bit sick and completely knackered but I pretty sure I can put all this down to the gym, anxiety and not sleeping :(

Thanks ladies - blood taken...now just have to wait for the results call...ARGH!

Dyna I?m going to wait for ERTD, if I can! It?s very reliable and always arrives on day 28-29 so if it hasn?t arrived by this sat I will POAS

Esk my in-laws were the same when my nephew was born. He was their first grandchild (there?s now 5 of them) and they were in the hospital all through her labour waiting to have the first look! I?ve told DH when/if I ever go into labour we?re not telling anyone until it?s over, and I?ve had a shower

PMSL TakeThat at filling up water pistol with pee! Hope the damage control goes well

Oooo thanks Mog. I have decided it is definitely my month as I have been craving milk and yoghurts. Obviously I need calcium to grow something?

Just been told that team manager?s daughter is in labour. Of course I wish her good luck, but am a tad jealous

esk after hours of googling I discovered rich teas, apple cut up with peanut butter on it (really), sparkling water (there are flavoured varieties in big bottles for about 40p in Tesco's) and twiglets. Without them I'd have starved to death in November/early December!

Better get training your brother, too, I'd say. Any other tips on hospital bouncers greatly appreciated ...

Still spotting here and in trouble with DH because I told his sister I'd been to the hospital (am really close to all his sisters) and she told their parents, and he hadn't told them. Now he's miffed that I worried them and on the phone doing damage control ... whoops. Still, I'm sure they're fine about it and I'm filling up a water pistol with pee just in case he gets arsey later on

Will be thinking of Dyna and santababy tomorrow, wondering if you're managing not to be sick on people. My class won't be back until wed so there's even less distraction from being queasy!

Mog hope the cramps settle down soon. I had nasty period-pain-type ones from about weeks 3-5. Be sparing with your hot water bottle though. I used my wheat sack to try to ease them then read that you shouldn't get over heated, esp around womb (this was after taking a really hot bath because I had a fever and was trying to get rid of the shivers!)

Love the idea of telling bro to pee on people whilst being bouncer! I was thinking more he'd have to have a little talk along the lines of "back off and let her ILs have a look-in"

Waves at crackpot - hello!

LOL at TTL letting out a bit of pee on the midwife!

Oh no Esk! Defo get the bro on the doors . Tell him he can pee on them (it seems to be the theme around here at the mo)!

Loads of us back at work tomorrow.... really can't be arsed with it tbh . Poo.

Bought a little hot water bottle to put on my bean belly when I get a cramp! Very cute! And Josie I have had cramping since I oved, so it is a viable symptom . xxx

Just lurking. Hope everyone is doing good.

I have been lost in morning sickness for the past few days, which is actually all day feeling dizzy and retching :( DH keeps grining and saying this is a good thing Have eaten half a packet of ginger biscuits and tried ginger tea. Any other tips from previous mums? Really worried about being back at work tomorrow...eek!

Oooh good luck for Wednesday dynababy :)

Loving the extra pee ideas crackpot. If only you could pee down the phone and stop your mum phoning every five seconds to check if you're okay ...

Second thoughts, maybe I should stop with this idea before it goes too far ...

Good luck for tomorrow vallinna. Not sure who should start the next thread - all those viroids not yet updiffed should race.

Ready, set, GO ...!

Welcome Crackpot your in the best place here!

TTL really glad you got al checked out and seen wriggly baby! at peeing on evil midwife!! Mwaahhhaaaahhaahaa!

Josie hoping the crampy feelings are good sign! Are you going to PIAR this week or
just wait to see if ERTD turns up?

I'm also back to work tomorrow Esk and also still queasy and feeling like another few days off, oh well gotta go back sometime! Have my 12 week scan on Wed though so most of morning off what with travel and really looking forward to that (with a little trepidation thrown in!!)

We might need a new thread soon...this ones mighty full! Which lucky viroid is going to start the one?

Cross post Esk at having to call in your brother as a bouncer to the labour ward.

Welcome Crackpot Mind you don't get stuck in the bunting and help yourself to a cocktail. Am loving the fastford to peesticks button If only eh? I whole heartedly recommend the La Senza plan

Welcome crackpot

TTL good on you for persisting and making them listen to you. I fully endorse peeing on miserable midwife.

Quiet day here. Don't want to go back to work tomorrow, am feeling really queasy most of the time but not actually being sick. Eating chocolate and crisps seems to help but the thought of eating fruit makes me heave. Will need to tell the Head at school tomorrow, my TA already knows (and reckons she guessed because I declined a whole 1 cup of tea!) but I hope it'll stop there until after I have a scan, which I hope will be end of Jan/beg of feb.
My parents announced last night that they have booked to come camping in our town for a week either side of my due date . Without discussing it with me. They live 200 miles away and I know they're both excited and worried about being left out, but I now have visions of them turning up at the labour ward, camper-van, spaniel and all and demanding to be let in. Think I'm going to need to get my brother onside to help keep them under control PDQ

Welcome crackpot, I might borrow your la senza plan at some point

Glad your minds r at rest TTL and Eskarina

I'm waitin 4 ERTD 2 arrive on friday or sat. Had a bit of cramping past few days which isn't like me, but otherwise no real or imaginary symptoms!

Thanks TTL and vallinna. I feel significantly welcomed.

I'm trying to distract myself with other things today. Back to work tomorrow so there's lots to do for that but I'm back to my two-track mind despite it, i.e. off roading fantasies and jumping the DH. Poor lad's got a slightly haunted look in his eye so I'm trying to rein it in - don't want to freak him out this early in the proceedings. And my land rover has a hole in the back. Trying to tempt him into the car to combine the two, but he just looks alarmed, bless his heart. I've ordered more from la senza.

TTL I think you should definitely pee on as many people during labour as you can. Perhaps it could form part of a birth plan? 6) Pee on her from next door
7) Pee on that sodding cat
8) Pee on midwife etc.
Haven't actually seen a birth plan, so that could be what they look like anyway.

Had a look at those CBFMs last night after reading...most of the conception forum. DH says they're a bit steep and unnecessary at this stage in the game. Tchuh. I just want to fiddle with gadgetry.

Hope all are busily shagging with gay abandon...

Welcome crackpot - if your name is anything to go by you are in the right place

TTL glad you have piece of mind x

Welcome crackpot, you sound like you'll fit right in Well done on the La Senza-inspired shagging. I have a lovely La Senza bra I bought about 3 days before I got pregnant. It fitted properly for about two weeks, and then it cut my boobs in half. I persisted though (it was REALLY pretty...)

Thanks for the raging ladies, knew I could rely on you - and knew I could rely on you for a good insult or two. Wenches! Love it.

Well anyway, I caved and went to the A&E after reading that 2nd trimester spotting is never normal and should always be checked. Got another cheeky scan out of it (that's my 3rd now - and I've got 3 more to go. I am a scanaholic), and all is absolutely fine. No probs, wriggling baby. So crisis averted.

But am now thinking of getting my revenge on the midwife unit. If I recognise the same lady's voice when I'm giving birth I might just accidentally let some pee out on her or something ...

eskarina it's definitely 12 weeks when the odds drop really low, but after 6 weeks it's still something like 85% success and 90-95 afte 8 weeks or something like that, so well worth giving people flu jabs. Don't quote me on those statistics but definitely the vast majority of pregnancies will be successful once they've stuck so the advice you got was so rude and so useless! GRRRRRR

vallinna sure those HCG levels are fine. They vary like crazy anyway and at least it means the T word might be back off the list! Glad the nurses were lovely - bet you can't wait until Tuesday. I hate waiting :)

night night viroids, happy shagging :)

Hi all. Can I sign on as a JSer? I was rather chuffed with my cunning plan as yesterday I went to la senza for a sales spree and today offered DH the choice of my under attire before going out - worked exceedingly well and I got a shag on our return.

Based on your excellent advice I am tempted to go and look in the kitchen for some wine, a great step forwards as my previous internet perusings had led me to start giving my teapot suspicious looks. Don't want decaf, I want proper tea.

You all seem to know a lot. I am a newbie (not to shagging the DH, or entirely to TTC) but this would be the ideal month to conceive, thanks very much, so I thought I'd wade in here in the absence of a ffwd-to-peesticks button and keep myself ticking over.

Congrats to the preggers, happy shagging to everyone :)