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So it's John Wayne vs Les Dawson in The Great British Pee Off and Prty's judging... get ready to be basted, lovelies!

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PrtyPsn · 04/10/2015 22:34

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 anything 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

And our most recent thread here -

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2458534-Prtys-Gang-and-The-Festival-of-Foof-Fun-when-they-not-being-cray-cray?pg=1&order=

We are symptoms spotters extraordinaire - 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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BittersweetRose · 11/11/2015 11:10

CD22 dawns and I'm out. I f*ing forgot how short my cycles used to be are. 21 days is really about two to three days early though. I thought we did so well, timing wise, on this cycle too. NM, back to DTD from around Sunday onwards, I guess.

Thanks to the arrival of AF, my mental health is through the floor today. It took me fully 30 minutes to talk myself into putting clothes on to go to work. I'm doing ok now I'm here, but really not sure if I'm strong enough for this TTC lark... really wishing DH and I didn't want kids right now.

MrsFlowers82 · 11/11/2015 08:20

Sorry for the BFNs and latest baby bombs.

I have inadvertently agreed to host a get-together for my uni friends in December for our annual festive meet up...including the friend who baby bombed me by text a few weeks ago. She will no doubt announce it to everyone else and I will have to coo and ahhh and be all pleased. To say I am dreading it is an understatement Sad

CD28 for me and more cramps. I usually spot for a few days before AF (always calculate it as a 32 day cycle starting from first day of real bleed) so expecting that to kick in today or tomorrow Angry

MrsKittenPie · 11/11/2015 08:06

glitter - yes definitely give it a wide berth. I've never been on Facebook but from what I've heard it's just full of scan pictures and announcements - would be my idea of hell!
I'm pleased to say my app with my chart on has said this morning I ovulated! It's a big plus for me as I don't think I have ovulated for the last couple of cycles! I'll try and attach a pic

MummyBex1985 · 11/11/2015 08:05

Lol I do both, holding the test in every direction with the hope of finding a squinter!! At least it's not just me that's bonkers.

Going to try with FMU on Friday and then write this cycle off I think.

Sorry about the latest baby bombs.

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glitterpoppy · 11/11/2015 07:49

Sorry for the BFN bex, yes I too hate that control line, holding the test in all different directions to see if I can see a faint line.. Totally rubbish!!

More baby bombs for me yesterday, the friend I know who got married before me who announced her pregnancy the other week was updating again as she'd gone for a gender scan. Think I need to give Facebook a wide berth for a while..

MrsKittenPie · 10/11/2015 22:42

mummy - sorry for bfn Flowers
I hate the pink control line and bright blank space next to it too. I hate it all, I hate trying to convince myself there's ever a faint line (there never ever is) Sad
Fingers crossed for you still though

MummyBex1985 · 10/11/2015 19:56

Caved and tested tonight. Bit daft. BFN.

Im starting to hate that dark pink control line as much as the sodding blank window next to it. Although I swear the area where the BFP would come up was whiter than the sodding test strip.

Bah.

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PrtyPsn · 10/11/2015 19:31

(runs through thread, accidentally clips chocolate mountain and sends Maltesers skidding across the floor) A bloody positive OPK!!! Never thought I'd see one of those! CD17 if we're counting, app says O CD18
(runs back the way she came avoiding Maltesers) oh and get that lump checked whoever said it!!
(sticks head back onto thread) and thank for your concern, just busy with some emotional stuff, ya know...
(hot tails it to the bedroom because she ain't quite sick of washing bed sheets just yet Wink )

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BittersweetRose · 10/11/2015 15:20

I'm due to POAS on Saturday/Sunday unless AF appears.

Not sure I'm optimistic, but both Clue and Fertility Friend seem to agree I ov'd on 31 Oct (or there abouts) so I've got about a 30% chance of striking lucky this month.

DH has been v supportive given my plummet into anxiety and depression the last few days. Just wish I wasn't endlessly dealing with people who are going on maternity leave at work so I could stop thinking about it.

PS. Mrs Flowers - enjoy Edinburgh, it's my favourite place in the whole world.

MrsFlowers82 · 10/11/2015 13:20

Yes, I have been worrying about Prty too! I hope you are OK?

Sorry about AF Hippy Flowers

MrsKittenPie · 10/11/2015 13:16

Thanks hippy - that's good to see your chart - what app do you use? I use fertility friend. Sorry the witch arrived.
Yes I wondered where prty was too - are you okay?

hippybird · 10/11/2015 12:44

P.s. Prty is all ok with you!? Hope so! Xx

hippybird · 10/11/2015 12:44

Hi all! I've been reading, but not had time to post. Witch is here with bells on (black clots anyone!?), but have got over my disappointment now!!
Just a quickie to post a pic of last cycles temps for kitten in case it's helpful! I think it does take a few cycles to get a clear picture. I'll also post some other pics when I get the chance... Running short on my lunch break...

So it's John Wayne vs Les Dawson in The Great British Pee Off and Prty's judging... get ready to be basted, lovelies!
MrsKittenPie · 10/11/2015 11:01

thank you mrsflowers - good to know I'm not alone in this nightmare. Cutting loose sounds good - yes definitely enjoy yourself. We're going on holiday the day after the bitch is due so I will certainly be having a few drinks then - I'm sick of putting my life on hold for nothing. Thanks about temps - they are just stressing me out at the moment but you're right, I need to get used to it xxx
So brown spotting today - cd17 - what the hell is my body playing at?! It can't even be bothered to give me a tiny bit of hope - my cycles are 28-30 days usually so I give up Confused

MrsFlowers82 · 10/11/2015 10:06

I totally feel your rant Kitten! It is SHIT doing this month after month and I completely agree that I and my OH feel drained. I am going to try and cut loose a bit next month, I may be aware of my cycle and will continue to DTD, but I am going to go out and drink and try and enjoy myself!

Regarding your temps try not to worry, it may just take a few months to get used to and actually see a pattern xxx

MrsKittenPie · 10/11/2015 09:15

Morning everyone. Sorry we're all having such a rough time. We definitely need a bfp here soon.
neetie - sorry af got you - she really is a bitch. Look after yourself.
mrsflowers - fingers crossed for you, hope the Gu puddings were nice, the cramps might be a good sign, not af.
mummy - fingers crossed for you too - hope the weird boobs feeling is a good sign!
I'm seriously pissed off too. My temps are seriously rocky, I should have ovulated on Sunday but very much doubt it due to the rocky temps - I was basted a few times over the weekend but am panicking I haven't ovulated yet and now dh is on late shifts so that's over for me then - and he refused me last night - said he felt drained!!! I feel drained going through this shit month after month and never getting a bfp. I am just about ready to give up, feel like it'll never happen. Sick of babybombs from smug fertile women who can get pregnant looking at their dh. Sorry, rant over now Sad Sad Sad

MrsFlowers82 · 10/11/2015 08:44

I could POAS on Saturday (3DBAF) but I'm not going to bother. Nothing out of the ordinary this month (except a sore throat and cold feelings, but if that was a sign I would have been PG hundreds of times by now). I just know we didn't DTD enough and can't face the disappointment of actually seeing a BFN. Would rather just wait until AF rears her ugly head and I can drink all the wine!

Anyone else???

MummyBex1985 · 10/11/2015 08:20

I may be POAS tomorrow if I can pluck up the courage (4DBAFD)

Tested yesterday and BFN but no great surprise there. I'll be gutted this month if I'm not though because my boobs have felt very odd although I should be used to BFNs by now

Are we having any GBPOs this weekend?

SharyBobbins · 09/11/2015 21:03

Hi ladies, we're all having a crappy time at the minute aren't we Sad We really need a BFP soon, who is next to poas?

MrsFlowers82 · 09/11/2015 20:59

So sorry Neetie Flowers

I am feeling pretty cheesed off. AF not due till Monday but having some serious cramps and twinges today so not only is she imminent but have a feeling she will be early. Going to have a massIve glass of wine on Friday and am eating my body weight in Gu puddings again tonight!

neetie1 · 09/11/2015 18:06

Well the bitch arrived today Angry Sad so pissed off. Last night woke up with boobs really hurting had gone by this morning. Had a bit of brown when i wiped earlier but nothing major then when I got home more..she's feckin two days early which means fertile period is when DH is in China aside from the last few days which includes the so say OV date of 21st. So we could be out for next month too...grrrrrrrrrr
Only good thing about that is his parents who don't know we are trying are staying at chrimbo so I can drink and not have to avoid the questions.
So scared I will never feel what is is like to have a baby...sulks in corner
This is such a crappy time to be a teacher so many bloody kids everywhere tonnes of babies from other staff at work and feck all for me.

glitterpoppy · 09/11/2015 15:37

Afternoon everyone, sorry I've been a little bit absent.. Was a little bit fed up and in a little huff with myself.

CD48 today.. Still nothing.. Grr.

bex I'd defo check with the dr over the lump, it probably is just nothing but better just to check and then it's one less thing to worry over for you.

FX for you neetie

Hope everyone else is ok? Currently munching my body weight in jam bakes and oak & raisin cookies! I feel good sick Shock

BittersweetRose · 09/11/2015 14:05

Afternoon, lovelies.

So sorry every one is feeling so down this month :( It must be the ever-reducing sunlight making us all miserable. I woke up this morning, and I'm definitely depressed again. It was super hard to get into work, and now my concentration is shot.

Add to that, I'm now 9 or 10 DPO, so if I'm PG, it'll be implanting around about now and I'm so anxious. AF is due on Sunday, but I'm going to me at MiL's house, so not super excited about POAS there, so I'm considering going for it on Saturday (as I don't want to POAS at 6:45am on Monday morning!).

We did well with our timing this month, but DH says he doesn't think we'll have been successful. He keeps worrying he's not very fertile because he's 37. I keep trying to tell him that he'll be fine for a good decade or two yet (unless there's something else wrong that's not to do with his age, of course). Wish he was a tad bit more up-beat, as it's making it really hard for me to stay positive.

MrsFlowers82 · 08/11/2015 21:18

I know, I agree that even if I say I'm not I will be by default. I know when my window is, I will still know what CM I have etc... I just wish I could relax a bit more and just enjoy where I am now...Whether I will be able to who knows? It is always going to be there isn't it? I'm just tired Sad

Bex I think if the lump is still there in the next couple of days you should visit the DR. As you say, it's probably nothing to be worried about but it is always good to get these things checked over xxx

I hate the waiting game Neetie! Keep us posted, really keeping FX that this is your month!

MummyBex1985 · 08/11/2015 18:46

AF is due in five or six days I think.

Having spent a lot of time poking my boobs over the last few days, I've noticed a lump on one side quite deep down in the skin tissue and about the size of a pea! Not noticed that before. Is it a hormonal thing? Not worried about it being anything sinister as I'm only 30 and there's no family history there but it's a bit odd.