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The hot new TTC after MC thread - all welcome, bring a fish and all the posifrickentivity you can muster! Prepare to overshare.

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Seasides · 28/01/2014 17:52

The Rules...

(1) A lady may only POAS on a Friday.
(2) Friday means the day that everyone calls Friday in the time zone where you spent the night.
(3) Rule (1) does not apply to POA-OPK-S, UNLESS they are being illegitimately used as surrogate HCG detectors, in which case Rule (1) most definitely does apply
(4) Rule (1) does not apply following a BFP because if you want to waste £25 a day POADigiS that's your prerogative
(5) Rule (1) does not apply if a lady is POAS in an attempt to get a BFN to prove she can start DTD with intent
(6) Rule (1) does not apply if a lady wants for unknown reason to pee on an actual stick, like a twig or some such, if that lady is unexpectedly caught short whilst tramping in the forest looking for bears.
(7) These rules (including Rule (1)) are subject to the change at any time if the ladies of the Posifrickentivity thread decide on a whim come up with empirical evidence to prove that it is luckier to POAS on any other day of the week
(8) Violators of Rule (1) shall be subject to fish throwing.

And as a grand finale, why not pledge to NEVER POAS before 14DPO?

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TeaRex · 05/02/2014 20:24

I never got a photo either, it does make me feel sad that :( I'd keep it if I were you miss
I hate when people describe cake as moist, makes me gag as I picture someone's wet lettuce shudder

Sal1977 · 05/02/2014 20:00

Glad to hear you're 'moist' Champers! Haha...the shit we talk about is quite frankly hilarious. Can you imagine saying that to a friend in RL (whilst trying to hide a twitchy face)? !! HAHAHA!!!

Sal1977 · 05/02/2014 19:57

Welcome Amelia! May your stay be short and sweet!!

PMSL at facial twitching!! I know it's not funny but just imagine DH looking at you and saying "what the fuck is wrong with your face?!!" Hahaha!

champagnegoldfinch · 05/02/2014 19:57

Re. scan photos: I regret not asking for one of my dead baby. I went into the room with a pregnancy folder and a bucketful of naive hope, and came out with nothing. Not even a photo. It does make me a little sad, like there is nothing to say that the baby ever existed. I wish I had asked. But you don't think of these things at the time, do you? And I was scared that it wasn't the done thing. Sad

Justonemoretime · 05/02/2014 19:53

Feeling over emotional tonight and both cats are acting weird... Shock

champagnegoldfinch · 05/02/2014 19:53

Hi amelia, sorry you find yourself here. We are always good for a chuckle and/or fish slap if you are feeling down.

I have been guffawing at the pillow up the bum. I heard it was a myth. Someone somewhere once said that their friend's sister's husband's gynaecologist or somesuch said that it is a myth and those swimmers that are meant to get there will get there despite gravity, extra orgasms, soft furnishings and the like. I always like to stay reclining for 10 minutes after just because it can't hurt, can it? and I am a lazy oaf

I am CD10 and extremely moist (TMI), but unfortunately DH is 200 miles away. Back on Friday though so will get my batter mixed.

ameliarose2012 · 05/02/2014 19:44

Hey guys can I join? I'll give you my stats:

27, TTC 11mo, BFP Feb '13, MC March 7th '13, DD 19mo

My AF is currently 2 days late, but I POAS this afternoon (sorry I broke the first rule!) and it was negative Confused

I was thinking I was pg this time as I have been feeling really tired and really sick recently.

Now I don't know what to think! xxx

Misspositivity · 05/02/2014 19:37

luckystar I get that. Have to say I dread the booking app at hospital where they hand you all you preg folders before you go in. That's 3 in my case. That is if I ever get upduffed again. Sad

Luckystar1 · 05/02/2014 19:34

Missp I have my scan pics (even the awful ones) upstairs in my first pregnancy folder along with the tests. I couldn't bear to throw them out. That little bean was my baby and I don't want to lose that. Slightly mental admittedly!!!

Misspositivity · 05/02/2014 19:06

justone it hurts dosent it. I know how you feel. I got new I phone and downloaded all my pictures from back up. There was a scan picture. I thought it was my DD but turns out by dates it was my 1 mmc at 8 weeks when it had a little heartbeat. Had a good cry at that. Not sure whether I should delete it. Who wants a reminder.

Misspositivity · 05/02/2014 19:02

doctor I always like to think that's my fertilised egg on its little journey to my cosy womb.
seaside did some reAding on agnus castus and think I will try next cycle if no luck this one. Though it did say the Greeks used it to reduce sex drive when husbands were away. That would not be useful. Shock

DoctorDonnaNoble · 05/02/2014 18:41

7 dpo and I'm getting quite a lot of one sided cramps. Any ideas?

Justonemoretime · 05/02/2014 17:41

Just seen a pic of someone's scan. Sad

Triplespin · 05/02/2014 17:33

sundance you are not out until AF arrives. So please don't lose hope. I am also a veteran on this thread and know exactly how it feels. I really thought I would have left in a few months but instead I am still very much here. It's hard to stay positive with the arrival of each AF. BUT chin up, I am sure your time will come. Just remember there are other veterans still around and you are not alone.

Tadpole2013 · 05/02/2014 16:59

Hi JBrd! (Waving madly!)

I'm so sorry about the triple post! I was attempting from my phone. Bummer.

Oh, I also read that about the big O to 'scoop' the toads up. Actually, a 42 year old at work swore by it. And she is pregnant.

Sundance2007 · 05/02/2014 14:45

Will defo give ac a try, thanks! I'd heard about weird side effects of B6 too so have to admit I'm a little cautious of taking that one.

Welcome back mrsP, hope married life is treating you well x

Misspositivity · 05/02/2014 14:10

Hi guys. I have been a little quiet recently just getting used to being a mrs and have a poorly DD who has needed a lot of attention.
Lots of brill news with the BFP. We'll done fed up Delighted for you. Understand knicker watch. Not easy. I bled spotted with all 3 pregnancies - very stressful time.
sundance. Think we are both oldies. My Lp was all over place after last mc - took 6 months and has settled at 10. Conflicting information online as to whether this is ok for healthy pregnancy but my gynae is not worried at all and says that I am likely to always have been on sort side when conceived DD. Kind of thinking she is a little miracle at this point. have you looked at b6 vit complex start at small dose as I started high and it gave me facial twitches. (Not a good look).

What is all this about stuffing pillows up your bum. Need to read back on thread you mad ladies.

parsley. Enjoy the orgasms. I can just about manage the sex.

cd 15 and waiting for poss opk. Bit of ewcm today so hoping soon.

EnglishGirlAbroad · 05/02/2014 13:34

Thanks for your advice wise ladies!! I know there's no definitive answer. I didn't have a erpc though, it was all natural. Doctors here are all for letting the body do things naturally, which in some respects is good. But the bleeding was very light and weird. Tempted to go back to the docs next week and see if i can have some kind of test done, but i'll prob get fobbed off! Hmm

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Seasides · 05/02/2014 13:03

Sundance - I know I keep mentioning it, but honestly try agnus castus. I was worried about my LP too, and it seemed to make a difference even in the first month of taking it - though it says it takes up to 3 months to properly take effect. It has some science behind it, apparently - it acts on the pituitary gland to trigger release of fertility hormones, particularly normalising progesterone levels. My OV date went from CD17 to CD15 after one month of taking it, and luteal phase was 13 days - was 10 at one point. At least yours seems to be going in the right direction though.

You need to take the tincture rather than the capsules apparently, as capsules aren't potent enough. I get A.Vogel. Also you should take it on an empty stomach.

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JBrd · 05/02/2014 12:58

Sun I was worried about this at one point, too as my cycles seem to have become shorter since I've had DS. From what I have read/heard, 9-10 days is considered normal, but if your LP is on average much shorter than that, it could be worth mentioning.

There are quite a few supplements that are meant to help with cycle length, for example Vit B6. But you have to be careful with high doses with this one, as the side effects can be quite nasty. Agnus Castus might be another one, but I don't know much about it.

Also, from what I've heard, progesterone cream is next to useless, as you'll never be able to get any significant amount into your system that way, you'll need the pessaries. Have you had your levels tested?

Sundance2007 · 05/02/2014 12:49

Has anyone else had issues with a short luteal phase?? Since my mc in October, I've had 8,9,9 and now 10 days!! That's not good right? I'd initially put them down to wtf cycles but it shouldn't take this long.

Got a hospital gynae appt in 3 weeks, just because I like people looking up my foof obviously! But think I might need a trip to the docs too for some progesterone advice. Anyone tried prog cream?
Jeez, why is this ttc so hard?

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Seasides · 05/02/2014 12:21

That's a good idea, thanks tearex (your name is inspired, btw!). I will definitely try that.

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TeaRex · 05/02/2014 12:17

seasides that sounds crap sorry. I used to work in a hospital on reception (completely different dept) but people would call up to try and get an earlier appt so I had a cancellation list. When you get your appt through the post might be worth calling them up directly and seeing if they've got a similar list? Or fingers crossed you do just get an early one x

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Seasides · 05/02/2014 12:16

...is burping all the time a pg symptom?! Not a cat in miles, so got to fabricate use an alternative pg signpost!

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Seasides · 05/02/2014 12:14

Thanks parsley - I hope so too. She did say she'd note that I was gagging for it, but then I suppose everyone in our situation is too.

This came up a few threads back - apparently orgasming after your DP 'scoops' it all up and swooshes it in the right direction. I've starting 'scooping' after DH as a matter of course now, just in case.

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