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No more Pill!! This is it!! Starting a JULY-AUG 2012 bus...

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PipIsOutNow · 11/10/2011 16:08

Hey guys!! Have taken the big step of coming of the Pill to TTC another DC. This will be DC number 2 - already have DS who is 15 months old and a DSD who is 7 years. We have spoken about another baby for a while now but it has now become more of a reality now that we have decided to stop using any contraception!! I am so so excited but know all too well about this horrible waiting game of patience which seems to get worse even after a BFP as then it's the painful wait for a 12 week scan!! (although this time I may pay for a private scan) I have had a MC before DS was born so am also aware of not getting to ahead of myself...but I'm so excited nonetheless!! I bought my friend a little present for her brand new (with tags on) baby girl and was so so broody. Cant wait for my turn now!!

Sorry for the long warbling post. This is such a hard time, the pre TTC, the waiting for BFP or BFN etc etc...I am the most impatient person in the world as it is...and to not to be able to tell anyone in RL makes it even harder!!

Hope there will be some ladies in the same boat as me!! Look forward to meeting u and sharing journeys!!

Lots of love, Pip xx

OP posts:
wannabemum24 · 30/10/2011 19:14

Erm...photo of hair on FB please Fish...

Fishkiss · 30/10/2011 19:10

kirrin What CD are you on?

My grandmother's just trimmed my mop - I shaved it all (yes completely gone!) last January when she was going through chemo a second time. She hated having no hair it made her so Sad, so her Christmas present was for me to do the same. I've left it alone since then, WILLING it to grow super fast - before I shaved it, I had it past my bum!

But I haven't trimmed it or anything so it was starting to look a bit like the third bloke here.

I'm Justin Bieber for Halloween so had her make it so now it looks like this. It's pretty uncanny actually - I already look like him in the face - I'm a clone [hgrin]. I can't wait to see the [shocked] faces at work tomorrow, they didn't know I was cutting my hair. I wish there was some kind of costume competition I could enter [hgrin]

kirrinIsland · 30/10/2011 18:53

Hey guys, hope you've all had a good day.

I was adamant I didn't want kids, but then it just crept up on me. I've found the baby stage to be fine - fun even! so much so I'm ready to do it again Smile

Still waiting for a positive on my opks - have a feeling I might have missed it :( I'll keep trying for now but I may give in to temptation and go back to the clear blue digital fertility monitor.

wannabemum24 · 30/10/2011 18:50

I hate work! But at least I have a job I guess :)

Hangover vanished about 11am so I am tip top once more!

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 30/10/2011 18:43

sorry, forgot to answer that I chucked the pumpkin flesh because they were those small ones so it wasn't really worth it (been found out now for not being as hard grafting as you all thought!). Plus I've already got tons in the freezer which I havn't got round to turning into pies yet... Blush

and thanks for the CM answers!

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 30/10/2011 18:35

mmm chinese takeaway for dinner....

flat is clean, got some work done, washing all done, pumpkins done, homemade mustard done and jarred, car is picked up, dog is walked... I'm about ready for bed!!!

I'm really looking forward to work tomorrow - no lessons, just halloween fun all day!! Smile

Vinolover · 30/10/2011 18:24

OMG yes! When I was having my withdrawal bleed from the coil I was going mad!! DH had wondered what had happened to his wife lol. The coil completely zapped any longing for sex. I exhausted him before the crucial time Wink.
I also find I get really horny when im ripe Wink.

Doesn't work get in the way of everything :( I feel your pain!
How's your hangover?

wannabemum24 · 30/10/2011 18:15

I'm baaaaaack!!! Been a long but nice day. Just poo that I have work tomorrow :( Poo poo bum head. I will prob be popping on all day tomorrow...shhhhh. My withdrawal bleed is easing off now which is nice.

Does anyone else find that when they come off the pill you get really horny?! It used to do my head in before TTC, because there was nothing I could do about it as DH doesn't like doinking when AF is there!!

Fishkiss · 30/10/2011 17:34

See you guys - I LOVE babies - I was a nanny and then a maternity nurse for several years. It's the pre school and school ages that scare me Grin how about I look after your babies and then I'll ship mine over to you when it starts to get stroppy Grin

Vino I agree it was extremely slippery! I used it, then did AI, then immediately went to sleep so I woke up a couple of times in the night confused and thinking I'd wet myself haha! I still had some coming out the next day Blush

I just hope it was helpful in keeping the environment swimmer friendly for longer.

MinkyMoodles · 30/10/2011 17:29

Evening peeps!
Eventually had time to catch up on today's posts.
Out laws dealt with then SIL decides she wants to pop round, grrr.
Anyhow, I'm done now, chicken roasting and chill time!
Caldron think I can totally relate to your morning post. I've never had contact with babies or kids until best mate stayed this summer with her 7 & 5 yr olds, was dreading it, we both were, but we absolutely loved it, so much fun. The baby stage worries me the most :0(
Re weddings/marriage, we talked about effing off to Vegas and doing something naff, just us two, or a small job abroad, who knows, he'll have to ask first!!
Think I'm scared cos it's the unknown, I can deal with dogs, cats etc but kids? Yikes!!
Hope everyone's had a fab Sunday.
MM xx

Vinolover · 30/10/2011 17:20

How did you find it fish? I felt like I was sopping down there lol. DH thought I was very excited indeed Wink. I came clean though!

11 Pumpkins Cauldron???? Well done you!! I only did two. The smell made me want to vom and trying to get my knife in, argh! All done for another year :) Fred and Libby (Kids choice) are lit up looking out at the world :)

Fishkiss · 30/10/2011 17:19

*doubt you would be interested. Bloody iPhone.

Fishkiss · 30/10/2011 17:18

X-post cauldron - 11 pumpkins!!! Respect. What did you do with the goop?!

CM = cervical mucus Grin aka stuff you get in your pants

It's meant to go all clear and stretchy like egg white the day or two before ovulation - hence EWCM. I never have that though. I could describe mine in detail but I doing you would all be interested Wink

Vinolover · 30/10/2011 17:17

Cervical Mucus.

Fishkiss · 30/10/2011 17:16

Vino yes I did buy some and use it on the last day - I figured if I was doing everything else then why not?! Grin

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 30/10/2011 17:15

fish I've just hollowed out 11 pumpkins! We're having a Halloween-fest at school too... Smile

DP is agreeing to using opk's next month Smile Yayyy!

Ok, what is CM and how do you know if you've got it? (I know I'm going to regret asking.... Blush)

Vinolover · 30/10/2011 17:10

Do you get tender boobs before AF is due Cheeser? I get them around O time, which I got this time and stopped wed time and then I usually get them the day before or day of period. I don't usually get cramping this early, or increased appetite (which I have) so im not sure what to think! I am stupidly bloated too, which both DH and I have put down to me over indulging Blush.

fish I had lack of CM too! Strange. I used pre-seed though so hopefully that may have helped. Did you use it at all in the end?

Fishkiss · 30/10/2011 16:45

We have a secret Facebook group! Pm wannabe she is the queen there. Grin

vino I have all my fingers crossed that it's implantation cramping you're having. Yea I managed to AI the night of my + but just have the nagging feeling that it didn't work, I worry about having to leave the swimmers out to liquefy for 15 mins, and (TMI alert) my serious lack of CM, or it's the hostile type.

Just not feeling at all like it worked. Trousers tight now from the comfort eating I've been doing Blush

Tomorrow will be fun / awful all at once - I have a 12 hour shift at work!!!! Midnight until 12 noon. Halloween is a HUGE deal over here so I can't choose not to participate. Everyone at work is going to dress up, and that will be fun at least - im taking advantage of my short hair and going as Justin Bieber Grin will put the pics on FB tomorrow when I get back.

Cheeser · 30/10/2011 16:22

Whoops i meant boobs, not books. Ha!

Cheeser · 30/10/2011 16:21

I have very tender books/nips today, I am convinced AF is on the way. Something's going on at least. I've got cramps too, vinolover.

I have a massive lack of motivation today, I have spent all day on the sofa buggering around on the internet! Blush

Is anyone on twitter? Or just fb? I am on Facebook if anyone wants to befriend me Grin

Vinolover · 30/10/2011 15:23

Amazing how it takes its time when you really don't want it too! It could be that it's fully preparing itself though :)

My cramping is back with a passion... I keep thinking AF has turned up a week early so already im 'knicker checking'! Blush Wouldn't surprise me if I have a short cycle this month.

Clandy · 30/10/2011 14:53

That was meant to be take a while not takes while!!

Clandy · 30/10/2011 14:52

Apparently it can takes while around 3 months is quite common as it takes a while for eggs to mature enough to be ready for a baby but I dont entirely believe this as I got pg on the pill Smile and now I have stopped taking it it's been 3 months and nothing so I suppose what I am saying is it can just be wait and see what your body does with is big fat zero help!!!

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 30/10/2011 14:40

another non-positive convinced OD misser here Sad

welcome cheeser!! Make it up!! I did, I went with 28 days from date of last AF, which was 3 days after coming off the pill. I'll amend next month if needed...

oh and I didn't realise AF could take a while to come back after being on the pill! I only need to forget to take the pill for 2 or 3 days and I get AF. Does anyone else have this?

Vinolover · 30/10/2011 13:34

Fish I know what you mean about not feeling positive! We had SWI 3 days before +, that night and 2 days later. I have a sense we completely missed it. Doesn't help that DH really wasn't in the mood on the day of my + so didn't produce too many chappies!
Did you AI on the day of you +?