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The Elderberry Pavlovas are pimping everyday – a lovely thread for 30+ ladies TTC #1 (Thread 7)

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CatsCantFlyFast · 16/03/2013 14:42

Newbies very welcome provided they meet the entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 3+months, must have a special pot, NO instadiffers) and bring a bouquet of sausages when they join!

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barkingtreefrog · 17/03/2013 09:51

bunny I used to think that but now I have cheap ones the temptation is too great!

merkin my temps don't drop until AF has arrived, especially as it often starts in the evening leaving you thinking all day that this could be the month! Don't usually get such a straight line though!

Tallyra · 17/03/2013 09:46

but pimping is just so tempting! I shouldn't have even had any reason to do it but I did!

Bunnygirlie · 17/03/2013 09:30

Oh ladies what worries, hoping the news gets better!

Seeing you go through this just confirms that i would want to hold off until AF is really late (if that ever happens)

Tallyra · 17/03/2013 09:25

It's a bit like a bloated gas feeling without the bloatedness isn't it?

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 09:22

tally we need to invent a word for that weird abdomen feeling, I had it until last night and have been unable to describe it well!

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Tallyra · 17/03/2013 09:09

Hugs to you merkin. I agree. early testing is just put there to make us worry even more. Don't do it ladies!

hpt this morning x2 both negative.
But something is definitely going on. I'm not sleeping very well, my neck has really cramped right up as if I did loads of exercise ( I must certainly did not) and my abdomen feels funny, like an almost ache.

Sorry for making you wait so long!

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 09:07

and thank you Have gone back to my tests and the line on one is visible (is faint) without a squint, the FRER is every so slightly fainter than the first FRER but can be seen in the light, and the other is blank. They really don't tell me anything, so just have to wait it out.

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CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 09:04

barking that does not look like a chart thats bringing AF today!

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barkingtreefrog · 17/03/2013 09:02

merkin so sorry you're going through all that worry, hope the line gets stronger again before Tuesday. Fx. Are you sure you don't want to share your concerns with your OH so he knows you might be a little fragile and you can get some RL support?

I just wanted to share my chart as it's looking very pretty with the nice steady line of rising temperatures. Not significant in any ttc way, just a very pleasing-to-the-eye line. I am a geek sometimes.

cherrycoconut · 17/03/2013 08:36

Chart gone bonkers... heading off out now but hopefully will have sorted itself out by later! Yes +ve OPK on Monday!

cherrycoconut · 17/03/2013 08:33

Hmmm. It doesn't seem to be loading for some reason Merkin. In denial too perhaps and waiting for a more positve temp to report!

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 08:33

Thanks cherry. Does your chart take into account your OPK? Can't see a row for it and therefore not sure if it is part of the data

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cherrycoconut · 17/03/2013 08:31

Oh Merkin everything crossed for you that they stick around, not easy to put on the brave face for the inlaws with those doubts doing the rounds. I know too little about it to offer many words of wisdom but I hope you're wrong.

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 08:30

Am I going mad... can't seem to see today's temp on your chart cherry

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cherrycoconut · 17/03/2013 08:27

I have a love for inappropriate humour, so wrong but it makes me giggle.

I'm losing faith in this weeks earlier O prediction. Temps back to normal 97.2 here this morning. Oh and my chart link has changed - it can now be found here for anyone who cares to pop along and nod sagely with me. So much almost excitement there for a second. At ease folks, stand down the fireworks.

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 08:27

Ps... there's the lesson in testing too early! Smile

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CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 08:25

...in need of some good news as i'm not convinced my lines are staying around. 3 tests this morning, 1 is a squinter, 2 (including a FRER) are showing nothing. Want to stay in and hug the sofa today but have to go and put the smiles on for the in laws Sad Angry Dreading telling DH but will wait until Tue (AF) so I know for sure. So easy when you've not been pregnant before to treat the BFP as the hurdle, but there's loads after that (that sounds naive!). Anyway crossing everything for all of you ladies still in the wait x

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barkingtreefrog · 17/03/2013 08:17

Nothing to see here...

On the comeback front, my DP has a slightly amusing if a little wrong one. When one of his mates asked if we were trying for a baby DP said something along the lines of yes, we've been trying for a while, but they're really tight on security at maternity hospitals these days and we've not managed to snatch one yet.
Bad taste, admittedly, but the mate didn't ask again!

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 06:11

Morning ladies. Up watching F1 and awaiting pimping updates from tally and barking Grin

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Bunnygirlie · 17/03/2013 01:23

Just got in, no strip tonight just another strop! Hubby bid far too much on the auction and I had a meltdown, not sure what is wrong with me!

CatsCantFlyFast · 17/03/2013 00:19

So will keep everything crossed overnight barking. I'm watching the f1 qualifying before getting up at 5am to watch the race Hmm

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barkingtreefrog · 17/03/2013 00:10

Just got in from another sober night in the pub!
merkin my main and obvious symptom of AF appearing the next day is irrationally bursting into tears over something completely random. Something ridiculous like the dog barking, or realising there's no milk in the house for breakfast (there's a corner shop one minute away, this is not an issue). Not done that today though. Because this is such an obvious sign I don't really pay attention to any other signs. I get cramps but couldn't tell you when in relation to when AF arrives.

Frogcatcher · 16/03/2013 23:23

I'm in bed. Tonight DP is watching MOTD downstairs rather than cricket. I think sport is why I am still TTC. I am just trying to stay awake until he gets here. If it wasn't shag week or fortnight depending on when O eventually happens & as yet a mystery then I'd just give up & go to sleep. At least his team won today so he should be in a good mood (despite the R word) Wink

Tallyra · 16/03/2013 23:12

don't worry happy , it's been quiet all evening. I've been cuddling on the sofa with the dog add the husband had gone to bed, got to be at work by 6.30 tomorrow, and 5.00 for the rest of next week. it's a surprise we actually manage to DTD much at all!

happylass · 16/03/2013 23:01

Oops have I gone and killed the thread already?! Won't mention the R word again. Promise! Welcome to the newbies. Will update my stats when AF finally shows up (to be fair I'm not due until at least tomorrow but been feeling her approaching for days Sad)

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