Brooking No Argument for Positive Pee Sticks, Healthy Pregnancies and Home-made Cakes!!!

Very true Cake :)
We are having them over at the weekend, maybe I shall make cake (though she runs a bakery so perhaps not the best idea, considering my baking skills could be labelled "barely beginner")

You can't help how you feel popcorn it's how you act that matters. which is why as yet I have not punched my pg colleague in the face for banging on about it all the bloody time

The AIBUers would call that stealth boasting and knock it right on the head :o

I was actually fine throughout her pg, because we had only just started ttc. Now it's just a bit much, but it's not her fault at all and I feel like a baaaad person :(

I agree smegs and popcorn hopefully a dr can help?

Oh I know, popcorn with you on the fb thing. Someone I know updated constantly about how uncomfortable her pregnancy was (she wasn't actually ill or suffering complications) and now whinges because her newborn 'only sleeps 8 hrs a night' wtf?!

Oh Smegs :(
Yes, I would go and see my GP, that's very short indeed and I'm pretty sure there are progesterone supplements they can give you that help but don't shoot me if it's nothing to do with progesterone at all.

I'm seriously considering giving up facebook. It's like a bloody mothers meeting. One friend (ok, family member - so can't de-friend her) updates 2-3 times a day about her DS. And she knows we're ttc (though I don't honestly expect her to stop her life for me, but a bit of tact would be nice, not a brisk "you'll get there, pat pat, Ooo look at my DS! Isn't he amazing! He's my whoooooole wooooorld! I can't wait til you have kids! It's amazing! Best thing in the world ever! My life was so empty before I accidentally got pg!"). It's driving me P.O.T.T.Y.

Yep, I'm on the monster b vitamin combo, have been for a nearly 2 full cycles now. Last cycle was 24 days so I got very excited. Looks like cycle is going to be nearly exactly the same . LP is still very short. Think a visit to the GP is in order.

Oh and I don't drink anyway. Although a G&T would go down very nicely right now...

I am too lazy to wear makeup. That and, having never really got into the swing of it as a lazy teen, I now feel I'm a past it and tbh wouldn't have a clue where to start. I live in fear of being streaky, orange and clown-like.

Holy Batman, Smegs

Have you tried the B-Vitamin combo that everyone raves about? Someone (Imps?) also found zero boozage (boo hiss) lengthened her luteal phase iirc.

Hope you are ok generic you never know, none of us actually have AF yet

Oh Scrambled so sorry to hear that. Next month will be the one fo' sho.

Cake sounds like your day got off to a bad start too, but things can only get better. Look after yourself today and hope you feel better soon.

Think AF is coming properly for me today too. Bugger.

I think we need to pick ourselves up and remind ourselves of the Brooking No Argument spirit...

WHAT DO WE WANT?
Positive pee sticks
WHEN DO WE WANT THEM?
Now!

Oh scrambled hope you are ok. Do you have easy access to chocolate?

fake smiles all round today - another BFN for me today at 14dpo plus I still have my cold and a bird pooed on my coat on the way into work this morning and a bit

Thanks. Got to go to work now and plaster on a smile. No sign of AF yet but I suppose I should be expecting her.

Oh Scrambled

Temp down more today. . Arse.

Morning girls!

I've never tried to find my cervix - think I'm a bit too squeamish for that. Mucus analysis is where I draw the line!

I think I ovulated yesterday (day 20 - 1 or 2 days later than normal grr) - big temp rise this morning but stupidly I had a few drinks yesterday which always pushes my temp up. I know this is not within the spirit of brooking, but I really don't feel like we've cracked it this month. Not sure why I think that - the Shagathon went quite well - I just have a feeling. I'm not too worried this month to be honest as I have enough going on with the job situation without having to apply my mind to being updiffed as well!

Ninja, not sure about baking powder losing its mojo after a while but I'm sure it probably will...daily baking will ensure a constant and fresh supply surely!

Like the make up recommendations - I have horrendously sensitive skin so only wear it for special occasions - I shall have to stock up on some nice new stuff for the next wedding/Christening/party etc etc.

Right, onwards and upwards!

Ooh so much to catch up on :)

Stasi I think I can find my cervix but I'm not 100% sure , I usually try when I'm in the shower - though obviously only when I'm in the shower at home not when using the communual showers at the gym

farfalla sorry you were feeling down, I think we all feel the same sometimes. But we will alll get there - I think that was my first brooking :o

munk are you using internet cheapy OPKs? I think they come in different sensitivities because we all produce different amounts of LH, maybe you need the less sensitive ones.

FX to everyone that the evil witch stays away

far I don't do slapping, honey, but I could give you a spank if you like?

Glad you've cheered up a little, you sounded so low earlier. It's a bit crap, this ttc game isn't it?

Oh yes, Generic, I think the universe must look kindly on us now!

Still brooking madly in Casa Smegs (or Scrambled for those of a more squeamish disposition!). I'm hoping that I have a longer LP this time, as FF seems to think I ovulated on Wednesday which would mean that I have the shortest LP ever. About 5-6 days .

That is very tempting, I could go tomorrow as we have one where I live. I wonder if I also need to cook them slightly cooler, I read something about that once and how it affects it rising.

I am doing the same Ninja Trip to Lakeland me thinks

I would be size of a house! But it would be sooooo tasty...........
Time to invest in some proper airtight jars then I guess, that should help with the freshness shouldn't it?

Yes Ninja it most definitely does. So, obviously the answer to this dilemma is to bake every day?!

oh farf lovey, so sorry to hear you are feeling like this but I hope the words of wisdom above are helping. With regards to the acne, does your diet affect it? I certainly agree that some pampering you time with the right elements and ingredients is a good thing. Take some time for yourself and be good to yourself inside and out. I know nothing about good skincare products though but sounds like some good advice above.

Many thanks for the muffin tips, will see how it goes next time with fresh sifted flour. Does baking powder lose its oomph too?

Big Boo to af attempting to arrive for some of you. I shall keep brooking she either goes to the wrong address or gets the message and disappears sharpish.

Shiny I am in awe of how organised you are! I am only just starting to use the odd OPK and take temperatures 7 months in

I have never tried Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier, but have heard good things. Love Mac and Benefit and Clarins too.

Oooooh - Bobbi Brown

I love Laura Mercier too.

Thanks re the info re AF. That means that I ov'ed on day 13 (Saturday) or day (14 Sunday).

I wish these bastard OPKs could say the exact day.

I have a Persona that I bought the month before the wedding and haven't had time use yet. Am going to crack that out if needs be. DH needs to read the instructions - the booklet is about 20 pages long and I can't be arsed!

Seconding that Generic It is only a matter of time for us all though!