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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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PrtyPsn · 30/08/2015 20:45

Hi (big wave)
So you clicked on here cos you were looking for me (I'm flattered!) or the title seemed interesting!
I'm aware it doesn't really explain but we are bunch of lovely ladies all TTC and going ever so slightly crazy with it! For more info see our original thread here - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2412386-TTC-anxious-over-early-pregnancy-possible-symptoms?msgid=56357000#56357000

We are symptoms spotters extrodinaire - you name it we've had it, real and/or imagined Confused
We are here to help, we are all supportive, we laugh, rant, cry, joke, rage, smile, and comfort together. Be you a lurker or poster (established or new) then you are very welcome here. We only have a few rules:

  1. No judgement - we all lead different lives and have different standards and that is fine. You wanna get wasted everyday of TWW, that's fine. You wanna abstain completely, that's fine. We need support, not judgement.
  2. No feeling stupid - we've all had those months where we definitely think we are pg 110% convinced and then AF turns up, don't feel bad about it, it happens. Also we all have different levels of knowledge so no question is stupid apart from the one you don't ask.
  3. On this thread there is no such thing as TMI - we are all adults and we all know how miraculous and amazing... and downright disgusting our bodies can be, it's fine. Share what you want, we will not be fazed.

So that's it, jump in and FX'd for all my lovelies xx

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Pirsy1 · 28/09/2015 20:37

Neetie sounds like you had a horrible day! Hope the next 4 sleeps go quickly so you get your DH back.

I think there is a good chance that this thread will have some pregnancies by Xmas! We have got October and November to go ... and if we're not, well we can enjoy all the alcohol and soft cheese!

Stripes I have put off committing to a wedding on my husbands side in a few weeks time, because I kept thinking, I'm going to be pregnant and I'll have to make excuses for not drinking etc and it will be really difficult. Today I have realised that this is more than likely not going to be the case and I am going.

themoo · 28/09/2015 20:24

hugs neetie

Went to homebase. Pregnant people everywhere. Gah.

shares cheese straws

Stripes1983 · 28/09/2015 20:19

Oh neetie sounds like you have had a shitty day! Sending you a big squeeze of a hug and 1kg bar of cadbury's - taking chocolate away from a woman ttc doesn't make sense !:)

neetie1 · 28/09/2015 19:55

hey guys need cheering up...had a crap day at school, getting another child taking me to 31 and he is low attainer but of course they will expect me to still get the same amount of children to their required levels.....
missing DH...still another four sleeps to wait....
dogs trashed the pet first aid kit amongst other things when I was at work....
i hate not being pregnant yet.....
and Baby bible says I'm cold/damp and to not eat chocolate or dairy....
feck all chance of giving up chocolate...so all in all bloody fed up....

Stripes1983 · 28/09/2015 19:50

Hey ladies, had a few days off whilst away for the weekend , still no sign of AF, tomorrow I should be getting a call back from the nurse with my blood results - finally ! I too thought I'd be pregnant at Xmas, even put off getting a dress for FIL wedding in Nov as thought I'd have a bump by then - I have just brought a dress now ! Hope your all ok xx

LittleAindy · 28/09/2015 17:39

Hello all!

Prty, I know what you mean about having a tummy full of love by Christmas. There's just something about it that would feel extra special if you were Pg by then. However I still have high hopes for you with your well timed basting. Fx'd for the TWW!

AF has been kind to me this time and is packing her bags at the end of day 4, like she jolly well should! (Not drag it out for 10 days like last cycle!). So I enter the new TWW until my fertile window. Will be interesting to see if we are back on it by then. OH and I had a much more positive weekend than the previous two, so hopefully we are on the right track again. Whether or not we decide to TTC is another chapter.

Here, I'm done with these - flings the unfinished packets of custard creams, bourbons, and rich teas into the middle - time for me to get those veggies in!

SharyBobbins · 28/09/2015 15:26

Yeh Prty me & the BMB book didn't get on either. I ended up throwing it in the back of the wardrobe in frustration!

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PrtyPsn · 28/09/2015 13:56

Finally got round to reading some of Baby Making Bible... I seem to be all fertility types lol there's around 5 - 9 aspects of each type that fit me...

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YouAndMeAreGoingToFallOut · 28/09/2015 09:05

My DH is the same - how do they stay so relaxed!

Good luck with the colp review Pirsy. I had mine in July - a barrel of laughs after two inadequate smears. Happily everything was fine. I have to go again in January though.

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PrtyPsn · 28/09/2015 07:28

pirsy my OH says the same but it's not that easy is it?!
kitten know what you mean, I was convinced I would be heavily pregnant by Xmas so now to think I might still have an empty womb by then it's more than a little bit crushing :(
youandme try not to worry, I said before that I know a lot about pregnancy and cervical stitches (when needed) tend to do their job and like pirsy says forewarned is forearmed- they will keep an eye on you :)

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Pirsy1 · 27/09/2015 22:18

Youandme - I can totally empathise with the neuroticism, I worry constantly. My husband says re: TTC there is no point in worrying over something you can't control. He is so right ... but I just can't help it.

I am also in the same boat re: cervix. I have had 2x LLETZ and am back at colp next week actually for review. I think the good thing is they know there is a risk and they will scan in early pregnancy to measure the cervical length and put in a stitch if needed, so I don't think cervical incompetence should really be an issue. Forewarned is forearmed as they say.

Kitten not sure who's next to POAS. I am potentially Sat but there must be someone before me.

MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 22:11

youandme - glad I don't watch Downton then! Try not to worry too much, a friend of mine had a similar issue but it turned out she didn't need a stitch but nearly did. Her baby was born perfectly fine Smile
I'll join you being a basket case! I see pregnancy and babies everywhere. Thought I'd be pregnant last Christmas so the thought of not being pregnant this Christmas is heartbreaking. Like you say it's only been 3 cycles for you and I think you will be fine - especially with this lovely thread! Smile
Who's next to poas?!

YouAndMeAreGoingToFallOut · 27/09/2015 21:58

I could do without Anna's tragic infertility storyline on flipping Downton Abbey! Especially with it being an issue with cervical incompetence - I'm so anxious about that because of the treatment I had let year: the gynaecologist said I would need to be monitored in case I need a stitch if I get pregnant because I don't have much remaining cervix. I'd prefer not to think about it!

Does everyone else feel as if babies and pregnancy are everywhere, battering them in the face? I was wandering round John Lewis today looking at Christmas decs, and they had a whole load of "Baby's First Christmas" stuff. It made me feel really sad: what if I'm not pregnant by Christmas? Or (worse) by next Christmas? I know I've only tried for three cycles and it'll probably be fine, but I've always been convinced it won't happen for some reason!

As if I wasn't neurotic enough before - TTC has got me a basket case.

MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 21:46

Thanks prty - love this thread, there's no one else I could confess my madness to! Grin X

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PrtyPsn · 27/09/2015 21:34

kitten no feeling stupid - thread rule :) we've all been there, my love x you're not out yet x

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MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 18:11

Thanks pirsy - it's good to know I'm not alone! Yes will do. I'm so glad I've got you all here to share the madness Grin

Pirsy1 · 27/09/2015 17:56

Don't feel stupid Kitten, sometimes the urge to POAS is just overwhelming! We've all been there Wink .... maybe try in a couple of days on FMU. Sending positive vibes to your foof to do the right thing and give us a BFP.

MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 17:02

Posted too early!
I would be cd29 and my cycles are 29 to 33 days so it maybe too early or just my wishful thinking seeing the squinter!!

MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 17:01

Thanks youandme
I'm not sure when I'm due- had a weird very light af last month and it was all just spotting so wasn't sure when it actually started! Going by the first day then I am cd

YouAndMeAreGoingToFallOut · 27/09/2015 16:49

Oh MrsKitten how rubbish for you Sad

When are you due? Maybe it's just a bit early, and if you try again in the morning all will be clear! Fingers crossed.

MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 16:45

I feel stupid and gutted.
Got a squinter on an Internet cheapie this morning which after 15 months of ttc was so exciting. Got a morrisons test this afternoon and bfn. I know I should have waited till the morning but I was so excited Sad

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PrtyPsn · 27/09/2015 11:04

Oooo FX'd for house and BFP pirsy
Sounds like a fab day moo
CM has cleared up today so think that's it folks, TWW is here!!

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Pirsy1 · 27/09/2015 09:26

Hi Kitten - well if it's a 28 day cycle I would be expecting AF on Friday. Going to try to hold out til Friday / Saturday if nothing has appeared. Not got huge hopes up this cycle because DH was away the Fri/Sat/Sun of when I think my fertile window was. We DTD on the Thurs so I'm hoping I ovulated on the Fri ... we'll see!

MrsKittenPie · 27/09/2015 09:14

Morning everyone Grin
moo - that sounded like a lovely day yesterday.
neetie - a very busy weekend for you coming up then!
pirsy - exciting about waiting to hear on house offer!! And you could get a bfp this week too - what a week that would be Grin!! What day are you thinking of testing?

Pirsy1 · 27/09/2015 08:52

Morning everyone!

Sorry for the BFNs - next month we are going to have a flurry, I just know it! Can't believe how quickly we have raced through this thread either. I'm so glad I joined it Smile.

I woke up this morning feeling a bit sick and my first thought was 'is this a sign' but then remembered that we went out to watch the rugby and I had a couple of drinks so it's probably just too much wine! TTC has literally taken over my every waking thought. We put an offer in on a house yesterday too so waiting to hear back tomorrow. My DH has said he is going to be really disappointed if we don't get it (it's a last and final offers situation) and I said that he would know how I feel when I get a BFN!

I think I am due on this week. Determined not to test early. Can't bear another BFN.

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