Thread 2. #Ttc1. We weren't supposed to start yet, but the starting pistol (penis) has gone off. Join our journey as we navigate the ovia boat, pissy sticks and symptoms spotting

Ni - how did the cramps feel for you (stupid Q!) - period-y? Literally only lasted a few minutes, then I've had a twinge or so throughout the day...

Keeping everything that can be crossed, crossed!

Hi folks, sorry I've been a bit quiet! Hello to newbies Well, I'm on CD22 (I've now downloaded Ovia as well as Clue, just to feed the obsession a bit more!) Was driving to work this morning and had strong cramping, first on left, then on right hand side, then right across the middle....and I didn't eat a chinese last night! Felt just like menstrual cramping. Hmmm....trying very very hard not to get carried away. No spotting or anything (although tmi alert - there was slight discolouration when I went to to loo one time). Today is day 8 of my luteal phase.

If things don't happen this month, then I'll know just how much of a bugger my body can be winding up my imagination!!

The FR will be staying put until the coast is clear on the AF front! (Must. Resist)

Sick of the sight of penis - I've got to remember that one Shelb!

Sorry about the BFN Bunch but plenty of time for that to change.

I spent the day putting up the Christmas tree. Excited!!! Just hope my Christmas Day test has lots of nice dark lines on it. I could do with a bit of good luck right now.

Hi Harriett, exciting times getting the coil out.

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China they're David and Goliath "I'm a Grumpasarus".
Haha Starky glad it's not just me. I also tried to style it out with a returned cheery "morning", but I didn't have a tiger hat on

shelb sick of the sight of penis really made me lol!!!

No news from me other than still no period at cd52 - ovia doesn't know what to make of it! Ive had cramping and bits of spotting but no proper AF. Just don't understand.
However I have decided to get coil removed before Xmas so that we can start actively TTC on 1 Jan - our new year's resolution!
This might sound mad but I really want to have my first baby before I turn 30 (in Jan 2017) so not much leeway!
Best of luck ni - keep us posted!!

Sorry you got a bfn bunch. Fingers crossed you get better news at the weekend.

Mrs acupuncture for fertility is supposed to be excellent at reducing pms, regulating cycles, reducing stress etc etc. (just make sure it's someone well qualified and experienced in fertility) I had my first session on Saturday. It was great...and relaxing! She was all "I don't mind you having a 32 day cycle but I'd like to bring your ovulation earlier". Eh...ok...what she said!!
Get this...my acupuncturist goes off on maternity in Feb, pilates teacher goes this week. They obviously know what they're doing cos they're all up the duff!!

Thanks for update bunch x

Yeah China it does feel very scary, I found that too!

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So... Dinosaur pajamas...
Where would one find such things please?!!

DH freaked out last night. So we used a condom. (Will probs make no odds anyway as I'm apparently fertile from Friday) but it feels very scary real

Morning all Happy Decemver.

Sorry I had to go put the bins out as the bin men arrived, queue me in a parka, dinosaur pjamas and wellies! And he neighbour walked by shouting "morning". Face palm!
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Anyhoo, we knew it would be a bfn, too early for the cheap I sticks. I can't even imagine a line. I will test again on Saturday using frer or SuperDrugs own.( if AF hasn't arrived!)

Ooh I've missed loads! I was hoping to come back to some BFPs (I don't think I've missed any, had a quick scan of the thread)

I decided to have a little break for a bit because I was getting too obsessed. I'm on CD40!!! Tested loads, so def not pregnant. The pill has clearly messed me up.

Anyone heard of any methods of regulating cycles?

Haha stark.
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Bunch* - how did it go??!

Well what I'm assuming were ov pains over the past few days are totally gone today and I didn't DTD last night cos I was sick of the sight of penis. One more piss stick today for a laugh and maybe a jump on tonight then that's me sitting back until AF time!!

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Lol Stark you're so funny

Well Bunch how did the pissy stick go?

Exciting bunch!

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Ni we really are cycle twins. I'm also on cd25 but with a 32 day cycle.

I spoke too soon about my calmness. I have a test waiting for me in the morning sat on top of the toilet. Waaay too early but I have to give in to some of the crazy. It has been 12 days since my first lot of fertile window symptoms and dtd though so I'm not being too crazy!

Sorry Ni, I missed the bit about Sunday - doh on my part!

I'll be getting digital ones I think!

Pink there is no update I can give until the pissy sticks on Sunday! Told OH... He thinks I'm mad "I don't see the point in getting excited til we know". Party pooper!

Ps... I can't make sense of those pee sticks either...I got the digital ones for my ovulation tests! There's no confusion there!

Shelb CD25 today (32day cycle I think)

Shelb ok, you can have one night off but don't go getting used to it

Ni Eeee exciting!!! enjoying other people doing the crazy symptom spotting instead of me

Pink that's rubbish that OH is not cooperating but at least you can drink over Christmas without worrying

Hi ladies

I've been AWOL for a while and missed lots I see! I'm still working on getting my OH to agree to TTC from December, but he's digging his heels in so I think its going to be January for us, which I'm a bit gutted about but it'll be here in no time I suppose.

I'm bamboozled by those OPK sticks Shelb - I see three lines. What are they all meant to mean??! I am so rubbish at that stuff.

Runner - I hope today went ok for you.

Purple - hope you are feeling better!

China - welcome. I think I'd break every bone in my body if I tried snowboarding, co-ordination and balance are not my strong points!!

Ni - we need an update!!

Holy shit ni! What CD are you on? X

All calm and logic has gone out the window!!! I'm having cramps!!!! ... Right on time for implantation!! Where are the tests at?!! pretty sure it's not just hunger

Sorry to hear you aren't well purple.
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Runner* - I don't know if I can do it again tonight, I feel like a walking sperm container, surely one night off won't hurt!??

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