Elderberry Pavlovas Unite - the over 30s TTC number 1 (thread 2)

Yay, congrats zombies everything crossed for you.

Thanks hazle! As we all know it's all so touch and go in the first 12 weeks that I'm afraid to get excited. Will let it build up slowly.

rache not till tomorrow but essentially yes.

Zombies does this mean AF is officially late now?

Yay congratulations!!

It's still a BFP Fx it continues!

Really janey, I only got a positive on my OPK yesterday though? It was pretty intense this morning, thankfully easing a bit now (phew) I hope you're right and this is a good sign. Our timing has been spot on this month and I'm healthier and more relaxed than before so fingers crossed. I just have a good feeling that this is out month, may just be kidding myself though. Thanks for giving me hope though janey really appreciate it!

Hate to say it mother but that's how I knew I was pg... Really weird shooting / cramping feeling whilst sat at my desk. SS test...BFN. Two days later and got a BFP... Fx

Have such bad OV pains this morning, thought the OV cramps were over and done with 2 days ago but this morning a totally new pain arrived....a much fiercer pain OUCH. This can stop asap

Pip Fx for Boxing day!!!

Zombie How is the POAS going? Sounds very promising. Keeping it all crossed for you.

Bunny I know it's tough and so frustrating but It will come good. I've found it such a slog and anything else that gave me so much stress I would have walked away from. It's a very lonely place but every step you take gets you closer to what you want or an answer to why it isn't happening and a solution. I hope the clouds clear soon and enjoy the xmas tipples!!! x

I have a day off work today so I can be all mental in the comfort and privacy of my own home. Boobs still sore but no other symptoms. Worked out that my prev 2 mc were 19 days after got a ovu symbol on CBFM, which will be Saturday so I decided to do another clear blue test at about 3am this morning thinking that if I got conception dates of 2-3 weeks I could relax a bit.....but no, the bugger still said 1-2 weeks which isn't enough to make me any more worried than I was before. Wish I had some other symptoms...

Anyway, lots to do today- promised my mum I would relax and not exert myself but have a lot of cleaning to do. Have a parcel delivery due with a window of 7.30 - 17.30!!!! That's convenient!

Good point hazle! Where are you zombies? It's nearly 4pm in Thailand and I am still waiting for your news!

Zombie so? Is there a BFP this morning?

pip forgot to say, fx for you that Boxing Day brings no AF.

hi pipbin holding tight, no sign of AF yet. Will check again tomorrow morning and fx the BFP won't have gone away!
bunny I am sure next week will be happier when the building work will be done (?) and when you will both (hopefully) have a bit of a breather. Not at all sorry to have asked and glad you shared. Hopefully you feel a bit better for having vented. I think these last weeks before christmas can be a bit fraught because things get really busy before they shut down. Hugs.

Evening ladies.

Well I'm 5 dpo here, which means AF is due on Boxing day. I have been trying not to think about it too much really. If we don't get a bfp this cycle then its the lap and dye on the 18th.

Zombie any update?

Quod I haven't ordered any yet as I can't decide what's best, but I was going to take a punt on these.
I've read some reviews which say under bump trousers are annoying and keep falling down but I think over bump trousers will just look stupid at the moment while I look fat rather than upduffed, so I'm still scratching my head while my clothing choices get smaller!

Rach The nuchal measurement was 1,2, so 1 is certainly normal. I think over 2,5 is considered high risk?

I used a French site that had quite a nice selection, www.enviedefraises.fr/

In UK, www.next.co.uk/women/maternity/trousers/1 has several under bump and adjustable waist options.

Oooh yes share the maternity pie eater trouser tips people! I am currently down to 3 pairs...

Mother as long as you've OV'd I'd say your chances are great, although I think we've all worked out long long ago that TTC is a bit of a lottery!

Hazle which maternity trousers have you ordered? I have been looking around online and they all seem to be aimed towards the later massive bump stages rather than this normal trousers too tight eaten all the pies stage.
Also, do you know what your NT measurement was? I haven't had my results back yet but the Sonographer told me mine was 1mm, which is apparently within the range which is seen as normal. Obviously I need to wait for results combined with bloods though. I really hope my odds are as high as yours

Janey I feel like I have had every possible symptom going! I think with the exception of severe cramps and bleeding we should view everything as being normal and just try to relax which I know is impossible

Janey I have 12 week paranoia too - DP and I keep saying to each other 'I do hope there's something in there'. I have been having strange tweaks and dull aches too, especially if I've been sitting down a long time, it feels like things are stretching and relocating. The progesterone loosens all your joints so it's much easier to accidentally strain something too. So my diagnosis is Totally Normal.

Mother that sounds like good odds to me.

It sounds like you've done everything you can mother - fingers crossed for you.
And you can add photos - check out hazle's pink house and Rache's cute puppy - but afraid I've got no idea how to do it...

Pg ladies... As I said, getting to peak paranoia time as the 12 week date approaches. And have a question. Have really sore stomach today - a bit like I've pulled a muscle or something, but not really. Not like AF cramps or anything, but painful when I stand up awkwardly or lean over. Totally normal, right....? [hopeful]

Ah bunny I feel for you, nothing worse than feeling grotty and depressed. I take the dog for a long walk when I feel like that, she is only a young dog and she loves everything so it really helps me get perspective on life, taking her to the beach and watching her have a good old run in an out of the sea never fails to cheer me up. If that fails then a nice body combat class normally gets the aggression out . Hope you are feeling happier soon! Christmas can be such a stressful time, especially with the other things you have going on. I had an ex friend announce her pregnancy at the weekend, I actually couldn't sleep as I was thinking about it. She has a son already and all she does is moan about her life now, so my jealous streak kicked in, I couldn't stop thinking about how happy that news would make us but she just seems pretty underwhelmed about it. Life really can kick you in the teeth sometimes.

Hi, is it possible to post a picture on here? I think I got a positive on my OPK but wanted to check with someone.....eek. Also - sorry in advance for way too much info! - but if we DtD Friday Morning, Saturday night, Sunday night and this morning do we think my chances are pretty good? I will make sure we BD tonight too geez I really really hope this is the month! I've been very healthy, taking all my vits, doing an exercise class a week, walking the dog each night, not stressing....oh and DtD lots lol. Fingers crossed that the swimmers do their job