Beanies, bumps and bikinis (all by next August please) :)

Oh dear - committed that really bad sin this morning! Used a HPT and obviously it was a BFN! SHould know better! AF not due until Tuesday, but it had been calling me from the bathroom cupboard for days! There is still the hope that it was a bit early, but more than likely BFN is right! Should have waited until Wednesday - won't do it again - promise!!!

Hope everyone else is ok - and AF's are staying away!

I've ordered OV tests from accessdiagnostics, and they were fine. Going to need to order more for this month I think

Hugs,
Artoo.

Hope the party goes/went well Stacey!

I'm sure the beanies are waiting in the wings somewhere...ready to spring on us and surprise us next month/cycle!

Has anyone tried pre-seed lubricant? We started using last time when bd - obviously didn't help me conceive this time, but the bd was fantastic and felt different to using other brands. It's a bit expensive but well worth it!
Re ovulation tests and pg test strips, they're much cheaper if you buy online (go to either Medisave, which we've ordered other stuff from in the past, or for even cheaper there's www.accessdiagnostics.com (haven't tried yet so don't know how reputable they are.) Am using ov sticks cos although AF is always same time after ov, ov doesn't always follow AF at same time, has varied for up to a week the last few times!
Am in reasonable spirits today now AF cramps are under control with mefanamic acid - great stuff!!

hi everyone, sorry about af homemama!

yeah party is really stressing us out!!!

dd's nappy rash has drastically reduced itself with just the salt water bath/bum change and an airy day with bare bum! hehe, so a lot better and no thrush, thanks for asking tho!!! she still having real problems with her teeth, she has a routine, every 3 months she gets a new lot, first 2 at 6 month, extra 4 at 9 months now has 3 huge lumps in her gums and shes 1 tomo, so better start enjoying my peace inbetween then really!!!

well on cd14 (i think) so we are trying to bd (after i convinced i didnt just want dh for his little soliders, [hmmmm ]) as much as pos but with the stress from the party and the fact dh's family want to bring alcohol (its a 1yr olds birthday party ffs!!) and his mum decides tonight (when the party is tomo) she doesnt wanna do the food anymore, and dd is screaming all day with her teeth, so not much is happening!!!

doubt itl be this month!!!!

hope everyone is ok and in high spirits, we can all do this and we will have our beanies!!!!!

sorry about all the afs. Have a nice drinking season homemama.

Ive done the pillow under the bum during and after and legs in the air after and nothing. Given up now

Got my blood tests back (fron cd 5-10, although everyone else on here seems to have had them done at cd3) and they are fine. Got a cd 21 one nexy week and dh has to do his bit.

Think I actually ahd ov pain this time, unless it was just trapped wind!

Just thought i would pop in to say 'Hi' haven't had much to say. CD14 (I think) should be bd but DH hasn't been very well. He is feeling better today though so hopefully we'll be able to get some in.
My Persona arrived yesterday so i am looking forward to trying it out next cycle.
Hope you are getting on ok with yours Norm.

I'm sorry about all of the AFs that have arrived.
To those who are due for testing i wish you lots of luck.

Hope you all have a great weekend J

just thought id pop in and say hi to everyone think af is about to show up today or tomorrow at latest feeling tell tale low ache in my tum, but at least i can start again proprerly (my last af lasted four weeks so was all over the place) anyway hope everyone is good and looking forward to the weekend good luck to all testers xxxx

Have been trying pillow technique and lying still for 20 mins after sex - but no joy yet
Haven't tried grapefruit juice yet but do eat half a grapefruit every morning - anyone know if that's supposed to do the same thing or if you need more juice?
Everyone at work and home seems to be beating me to it but I'm sure I'll get there in the end...have been trying since Feb and no joy yet but others have been going much longer so I really feel for you all who have been as I'm practically climbing the walls already!
AF is here today with a vengeance so am off work hunched over the computer (could do that at work I suppose but don't want to risk my new painkillers making me drowsy as it's quite a long drive).

under bum if I remember right!

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Pillow and legs in the air worked for us first time around! Anything to help them on their way.

Have a good time in Florida, Artoo.

the legs in the air for 20 minutes worked for us!!!

Homemama, baaaah !! Really sorry to hear it. I was so hopeful for you this month.

Sorry too Artoo, at least you managed to get your blood tests done, before she turned up. And you can enjoy all the rollercoasters . Hope you have a fantastic time!!

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sorry to hear about all the AFs sounds like you are all synchronizing.

homemama- def grapefruit juice!

sorry about the afs- gosh almost everyone got her at the same time- lets hope for me BFP next month!

Artoo- i ve tried loads of opks- they all say between 11 and 3ish- i think this is the optimum time for the surge to show- morning wee will give you a false +....

Well, AF arrived today

Anyone got any tips for OPKs that can be used first thing in the morning? The brand I used this month recommended being used between 11am and 8pm, and that didn't suit me at all. DH and I are going on holiday to Florida in 2 weeks, and I won't be able to temp as my body clock will be all over the place.

Hugs,
Artoo.

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Hi Jersery... I heard the grapefruit juice helps to produce more cervical mucus. I've started drinking it as well. (hate it - may stick with the fruit itself)

Dan and jersey, i'll will post the news as soon as i know myself.
Homemama i'm ok thanks for asking,

I'm abit confused with what i am feeling, not had any nausea since yesterday morning but still have a wierd taste in my mouth here and there, still having wierd achey like feelings down below and it just feel different, chest ever so slightly tender and larger. who knows, will just wait to see if af shows her ugly face probably me imagining it all.I ddo have a early response pg test in the house so may test this weekend if i get any signals. I'll stop boring you all with the details now.

Stacey 75! ghosh i bet your a busy bee, but it will be worth it, hope you have got the caterers in hehe, how is your dd nappy rash?, have you taken her to the dr in to check if it could be thrush?

Jersey not heard of the grapefruit juice thing before so i'm no help sorry.

xx

Hi, couldn't believe it after all this waiting couldn't find my thermameter to start temping!! Try and get one tonight on the way to Uni. just be 3 days late temping so hopefully won't miss to much.

Started drinking a glass of grapefruit juice a day as I believe someone mentioned it being good for conceiving? Is this right as I hate the stuff!!

hello ladies, hope everyone is ok.

the party is for about 75, dh has a big family and im dreading it all, got way too much to do and now dd has really bad teeth pain and a bum that looks like iv poured boiling water over her, poor lamb!!! she has spent all day with her nappy off peeing on my carpet or in the bath with salt in the water!!!

right anyway god knows whats going on here, dh has gone out somewhere and doesnt look like bding will be happening for a while as dh is in a strop as i only want him to make babies! and that could last for weeks, oh well maybe next month