TTC a 2012 baby, this is (still) our year!!!

Thanks for clearing up the "tea-gate" issue impatient & ever - as far as I know I have no iron problems so don't think a couple of cups a day should make much difference

FX for next week ever - have you had any symptoms yet?

No real news from me, except for that OV should be this weekend... luckily DH & I have loads planned this weekend including a nice meal on sat, so the swi will hopefully come with a little romance for a change, rather than something we MUST do because I'm ovulating, if you know what I mean! Although it will still be in the back of my mind, just don't tell DH

So sorry to hear about the loss of your supergran, robin. Sounds like she had an amazing life, though that doesn't make missing her any easier.

Sorry, too, that AF made an unwelcome appearance -- also for you, freedom and impatient.

I've got one week to go before mine is due. Fx. DH has been knocked flat with the flu but luckily it struck post-ovulation, so we've done our best for this month and now will just have to wait and see what next week brings. :) Sooooo grateful, btw, that I had the foresight to get my flu jab back in September -- I'm feeling fine nearly a week after exposure, so doubt I'll get it. Yay! (Poor DH, though.)

Oh, and about tannin -- yes, it definitely can cause problems with iron absorption. I was very aenemic during my first pg and advised not to take supplements with tea, coffee, etc. I think decaf tea away from supplements is ok, though. I have 1?2 cups/day but am trying to phase it out. It's just such a comfort, isn't it? Especially with this freezing cold weather.

Right! I think I have found the answer to the vicious tea rumours that I started

Apparently tannin can reduce the efficacy of folic acid/iron supplements. So don't take your folic acid or pre-natal vits with your tea - or red wine I suppose
It all starts to get a bit more serious if you know that you have an iron problem that may be contributing to things such as LP defects, early mc which is why I guess it's very important that some people avoid tannin.

Well that kept me occupied a while waiting for AF to clear off! Hoping for some news from those ladies awaiting AF (or hopefully not!) in early Feb - any signs???

Sorry to hear about af robin but like you and impatient say at least you have more of an idea about your cycles now so that will hopefully make things easier for you in the future. How exciting that af is due on your birthday - really hope she stays away, what an amazing birthday present a bfp would be!

Aw sorry it showed up Robin but hopefully it means those cycles are settling for you I think the tea thing is the same for decaf as it's the tannin levels not caffeine, which is why it's also in herbal tea.

I will try to find the place I read it before we all go cold turkey on the humble brew!

Hia ladies! Well the bad news is af showed up today :( but good news is its getting more normal as this cycle was 31 days! thats virtually normal isn't it?? only taken a year to get there! lol, i'm fine though..feeling slightly bummed but i knew it was on its way so it was expected. However i either ovulated earlier than i thought or i had a relatively short LP this month which isn't the best, oh well!

Sorry to hear yours also showed up freedom and impatient, but loving the PMA Freedom i think some has rubbed off onto me :)

I also drink lots of tea Lugsie and 'who wants teeeaaa?!' is a regular saying at work (we even have our own mugs with our own photo on, think we need to get out more ) so i'll try cutting down aswell, thanks impatient its worth a try. Do you know if decaffe tea is the same?

Wow that grads list is so long! That must feel amazing being on there finally babybrain!! I'll take you off ttc list :o. Glad you had a nice meal, i bet the big Q will come soon!

SleepyCaz (32) TTC#3 Cycle 18 (but have had 2 MC's in that time, so Cycle 7 since last one) AF due in 6 days time
eversomuch (39) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 08th Feb
bella2012 (28) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 10th feb
Lugsie (27) TTC#1 Cycle 10 UCL 31 days AF due 20th Feb
ImpatientOne (31) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 27 days AF due 24 Feb
freedom2011 (33) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 41 days AF due 10 March
RedRobin36 (20) TTC#1 Cycle 13 UCL roughly 31 days, AF due 1st March (my birthday!)

Graduates

Poulette
D0gface
Ghosteditor
Tanif
UtterlyMonkey
Bun
Dizzy
TiredTrout
Worldgonemad
Stuffthenonsense
Carlita
RosyRosie
Esmeweatherwax
Frootbat
MorningCoffee
DavinaAddict
Gonerogue
Trope
Piggymad
Cosmic
Foolserrand
elliebug
BatsInTheSnowglobe
Levana
Mrsshears
MammaInTheMaking
Toddle
Kayzr
Babybrain3

Ooops forgot to take myself out of the actual stats list-could the next person updating do it for me please??? Thanks

YAY BABYBRAIN!!

I'm sure the question popping will come soon - keep us updated!

Only 7 left on the ttc list - come on girls, lets kill off this thread (in a good way!)

Sorry this has taken me ages to get round to girls!!! The meal was really nice, no question yet though!! Will have to keep guessing!!!

Here you go!!! Hope someone hurries up and joins me....

SleepyCaz (32) TTC#3 Cycle 18 (but have had 2 MC's in that time, so Cycle 7 since last one) AF due in 6 days time
Babybrain3 (29) TTC#3 Cycle 9 UCL 25 days, AF due 21st Jan Update Needed!
RedRobin36 (20) TTC#1 Cycle 12 UCL roughly 35 days, AF due start of Feb
eversomuch (39) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 08th Feb
bella2012 (28) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 10th feb
Lugsie (27) TTC#1 Cycle 10 UCL 31 days AF due 20th Feb
ImpatientOne (31) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 27 days AF due 24 Feb
freedom2011 (33) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 41 days AF due 10 March

Graduates

Poulette
D0gface
Ghosteditor
Tanif
UtterlyMonkey
Bun
Dizzy
TiredTrout
Worldgonemad
Stuffthenonsense
Carlita
RosyRosie
Esmeweatherwax
Frootbat
MorningCoffee
DavinaAddict
Gonerogue
Trope
Piggymad
Cosmic
Foolserrand
elliebug
BatsInTheSnowglobe
Levana
Mrsshears
MammaInTheMaking
Toddle
Kayzr
Babybrain3

I think I might try cutting back on the sheer amount of tea I drink throughout the day - but its hard when a colleague asks who's having one! Can't give up my first thing in the morning brew though, not a chance!

babybrain how did your meal go on saturday?

While we're updating stats I thought I would find the most recent grads list (sorry if anyone from the grads thread is missed off, its the most up to date I could find!) - it shows us just how successful this thread has been, and although it sucks to be last to graduate we will all get there in the end babybrain will wait for you to move yourself over to the grads list (can't wait till I can do that for myself!)

Anyone heard from sleepycaz? red - you're next!

Stats

SleepyCaz (32) TTC#3 Cycle 18 (but have had 2 MC's in that time, so Cycle 7 since last one) AF due in 6 days time
Babybrain3 (29) TTC#3 Cycle 9 UCL 25 days, AF due 21st Jan Update Needed!
RedRobin36 (20) TTC#1 Cycle 12 UCL roughly 35 days, AF due start of Feb
eversomuch (39) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 08th Feb
bella2012 (28) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 10th feb
Lugsie (27) TTC#1 Cycle 10 UCL 31 days AF due 20th Feb
ImpatientOne (31) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 27 days AF due 24 Feb
freedom2011 (33) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 41 days AF due 10 March

Graduates

Poulette
D0gface
Ghosteditor
Tanif
UtterlyMonkey
Bun
Dizzy
TiredTrout
Worldgonemad
Stuffthenonsense
Carlita
RosyRosie
Esmeweatherwax
Frootbat
MorningCoffee
DavinaAddict
Gonerogue
Trope
Piggymad
Cosmic
Foolserrand
elliebug
BatsInTheSnowglobe
Levana
Mrsshears
MammaInTheMaking
Toddle
Kayzr

I agree with impatient I drank loads of tea while I was ttc-have gone of it now though, makes me feel sick!! It's what I think my friends at work will notice first and start to wonder why I'm not drinking it!!! I will update the stats when I get on the pc- just tried on my phone and it's not working?

Well I don't know if it's worth worrying about Lugsie ? I think of all the people who drink tea and make babies and think it's a load of rubbish but then when you are struggling and looking for reasons you'll try anything won't you!?! It was on an American forum where this lady listed all of the different supplements that she took and things she avoided when she conceived but the list was huge !! It's not just 'normal' tea either there's lots of herbal teas with high levels of tannin...

Anyway I have updated the stats list - hope that's ok with everyone it's now in AF order, thought I would take the chance while not on my phone! Didn't want to steal Babybrains thunder so left where she is for now

SleepyCaz (32) TTC#3 Cycle 18 (but have had 2 MC's in that time, so Cycle 7 since last one) AF due in 6 days time
Babybrain3 (29) TTC#3 Cycle 9 UCL 25 days, AF due 21st Jan Update Needed!
RedRobin36 (20) TTC#1 Cycle 12 UCL roughly 35 days, AF due start of Feb
eversomuch (39) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 08th Feb
bella2012 (28) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 10th feb
Lugsie (27) TTC#1 Cycle 10 UCL 31 days AF due 20th Feb
ImpatientOne (31) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 27 days AF due 24 Feb
freedom2011 (33) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 41 days AF due 10 March

Thanks for the positive thoughts freedom you are so right, despite AF showing up have had a lovely weekend with my DH working on our house :)

impatient I had no idea that tea could affect fertility?! I drink the stuff by the gallon!

Sorry to hear about af arriving impatient & freedom

freedom you're so right - we have so much to be thankful for, for reasons you have mentioned. I had dreamt of becoming a mother this year but if it doesn't happen then its not the end of the world - 2013 will be my year instead, which is absolutely fine! Thanks for the positive thoughts!

Bah! Just realised stupid long cycles = One chance left for a 2012 baby. So to prevent myself sinking into self-pity, here are some things I am happy and grateful for

DH is wonderful, we are both healthy in mind and body, we have money to eat and a roof over our heads, we have lovely friends and families.

Have a good week everyone. Carry on carrying on.

Despite not being invited to my TTC party, AF turned up fashionably late on Friday/Saturday so I am back to 41 day cycles and square 1 for this month. I am going to have to just tell her bluntly we need some time apart and she can't keep turning up like this.

ImpatientOne sorry about AF :-(
Babybrain Ready to add yourself to a fresh graduates list on our stats?

SleepyCaz (32) TTC#3 Cycle 18 (but have had 2 MC's in that time, so Cycle 7 since last one) AF due in 6 days time
Babybrain3 (29) TTC#3 Cycle 9 UCL 25 days, AF due 21st Jan
freedom2011 (33) TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL 41 days AF due 10 March
ImpatientOne (31) TTC#1 Cycle 4 UCL 27 days AF due 29 Jan
RedRobin36 (20) TTC#1 Cycle 12 UCL roughly 35 days, AF due start of Feb
bella2012 (28) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 10th feb
Lugsie (27) TTC#1 Cycle 10 UCL 31 days AF due 20th Feb
eversomuch (39) TTC #2 cycle 2 AF due 08th Feb

Good morning! How's everyone getting on??

I now have 2 chances left for 2012 as AF showed up yesterday - boo hiss! I'm feeling ok actually and not as bad as last month, despite all over body aching today! I had a lot more 'symptoms' last month so I think it was more of a come down. Feeling quite proud of myself for being more chilled out :)

Trying some new vitamins this month, the CBFM and will carry on with the Yes Baby! lubricant - still trying to convince myself I'm not obsessed...

I was reading somewhere that the tannin in tea can affect fertility which was annoying as I have been drinking more tea to avoid coffee! Also does anyone know why peppermint tea is a no no in pregnancy?? Should I just stick to hot fruit juice!?!?

Thankyou Lugsie :) x

So sorry to hear about your loss red - thinking of you.

FX freedom!

I've got a good feeling for you aswell babybrain! :o

Ooh its your meal tonight then! Even if he doesn't it was still him that suggested it, so that's still 'awwww' ;) (secret fx that he does though!)

Thanks baby :) the nurses asked my dad if she used a special cream because they were sure she was only 85! Lol she would have loved that! x

Any updates?

impatient any symptoms, is your af due tomorrow?

Happy swi'ing lugsie!

Hi red I know I still can't believe it really-I know it's still early days but I do have a good feeling about this little one.

Were going for our meal on Saturday-he probably won't ask, but it's fun trying to second guess him!!!

I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed for you and freedom to get your BFPs soon and join me with the graduates....

Thinking of you and your family red xxx

Hi ladies from the graduates! Not long left now..I remember you getting your bfps when I read the thread back! How exciting :o

Babybrain bet you are still reeling! I know I automatically wrote it lol..hopefully you will be writing 'DF' soon ;) whens your meal?! I wish you looads of luck!

Freedom that sounds very promising!! Fx for no af and you testing on sunday :)

Not much change with me..boobs and nipples still sore, but they have been like this pre-af before! Don't feel like I am pg really..but I'm only 6/7 dpo so who knows!
Been an emotional day for me, my 104 year old great-gran (we've always called her supergran as she didn't want to feel old!!) passed away today. She was on the news last year for being the oldest person on facebook, you might have seen it! Lol she was amazing though and had a great life. So been a tiring day!

Sorry for the downer! x

FX freedom!

babybrain! CONGRATULATIONS! So so exciting! - I am sending you lots of good vibes for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

No AF here yet but I do have very very long cycles so I haven't bothered POAS yet. No symptoms either though apart from extreme tiredness but I've got a lot on so that could be anything. DH is away for the weekend so might do one when he gets back on Sunday if still no sign of AF. I will report back then.

freedom have you got any symptoms?? Just looked at the stats and noticed your AF was due on 24th.....any news?? Fx crossed it's good...