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Christmas is here but it's not the turkey that's getting basted... with symptoms to spot and festive cheer, Prty and the gang are getting BFPS this year!!

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PrtyPsn · 20/12/2015 13:34

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/2480630-So-its-John-Wayne-vs-Les-Dawson-in-The-Great-British-Pee-Off-and-Prtys-judging-get-ready-to-be-basted-lovelies?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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MrsKittenPie · 20/01/2016 21:42

Hi snowy - welcome to our lovely thread!
neetie - sorry about your bfn, lovely your having cuddles from your dog though, just what's needed.
mrs - sex and the city and junk food sounded great - just what you needed. I do stuff like that too, we need it.
I've stopped temping and filling out all info on my apps - the only thing I put is cd1 then don't bother with all the other inputting - I have wasted enough of my life putting info on which hasn't made the slightest difference. In fact when I think about it nothing I've done over the last 18+ months has made the slightest difference, what a thought Hmm

snowy1982 · 20/01/2016 21:12

Hi glitter

glitterpoppy · 20/01/2016 21:11

Hi snowy waves

neetie1 · 20/01/2016 20:50

Not sure flowers will have a think..
Welcome snowy

snowy1982 · 20/01/2016 20:50

I have done a few months here and there without tracking etc. While it didn't result in BFP I think it helped my sanity a bit

MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 20:49

P.s no feeling depressed Glitter - I am down enough today for us all Wink Keep positive my lovely, there is always a solution xxx

MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 20:47

Hi Snowy. I am also 33. TTC #1 for ten months. Have just had a long cycle/delayed spotting (always spot before so things are getting going later this cycle), leading me to think it was my BFP so know EXACTLY how you feel. Welcome! It sure is tough but these ladies are the best.

Neetie I actually agree with that approach. I deleted all my apps this month and have not been tracking, except I noted dates for blood tests. Only I went and I reinstalled Ovia and that's when shit when down hill!!! It's so hard! How do you feel about that approach?

snowy1982 · 20/01/2016 20:32

Hello everyone, know I'm a bit late on joining here, but have been reading all your posts and wanted to come in.

So, I'm 33 TTC #1 for 12+ months, currently in the middle of the dreaded TWW and today have started to get cramping. Have very regular (could set a clock by them) 28 day cycles, apart from one heartbreaking 36 day one last August where I really thought I was going to get BFP but didn't Sad. Don't normally experience any pre AF symptoms until the day before it arrives and even then it's only cramping, but really feeling them today even though AF isnt due for 6 days. Feeling very confused now

neetie1 · 20/01/2016 20:12

Hubby has talked about maybe don't try as such for a month or so and see what happens just go with the flow so to speak..no apps no monitoring nothing

glitterpoppy · 20/01/2016 19:09

It's on the 8th Feb flowers I can't wait, I'm starting to feel depressed when I think about it all.. I just want to be normal!!

MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 19:06

That sucks Poppy. Remind me when your Dr app is?

I hate that we are all struggling so much! Wish we could all have some good luck - we are long overdue!

glitterpoppy · 20/01/2016 19:02

I'm on 2.5 weeks of the flashing smily face on the CB OPK.. I don't think I'll ever ovulateSad

MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 19:01

And I have officially given up on dry January! Fat lot of good it me Grin

glitterpoppy · 20/01/2016 19:00

Sorry to hear that neetie

flowers I feel for you.. Sex and the city and junk food was a good call though!

MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 17:01

Love it Neetie!! I have had two of my cats with me all afternoon! At least we've got our fur babies Grin

neetie1 · 20/01/2016 16:57

Love how my dog knows I need a bit of love

Christmas is here but it's not the turkey that's getting basted... with symptoms to spot and festive cheer, Prty and the gang are getting BFPS this year!!
MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 16:51

Oh Neetie. I hate our stupid crazy bodies too. I am sure all is fine, but can you chat to your GP at the smear next week? Big hugs sweetie. Have a cry if you need too, it does help to let things out.

I have cried today too. I have also been in bed since I got home with old Sex and the City DVDs and, I am not ashamed to admit, a huge amount of junk food. OH has been sweet but I hadn't told him about not spotting or thinking I was late as wanted to be sure. So he thinks I am just having another one of my "oh no it's my period" episodes. Quite pleased he works nights and is leaving soon. I just need to wallow in self pity for a bit!

neetie1 · 20/01/2016 16:39

Well wiped on the loo at work and had red tinges then got home and swabbed and had brown. Bought two pack of digi clear blue tests and of course couldn't wait so did one to get a BFN....just want to cry i hate my body so much...Sad Sad Sad
Now am, very worried as if not pregnant why have I had all these symptoms continually the whole month..am so worried that it is something horrible..smear test next thurs

FuzzyOwl · 20/01/2016 14:56

Sorry to hear that Neetie Flowers

Also sorry to those baby bombs. I honestly don't think that people who conceive easily or without planning realise how devasting it is to those struggling. FlowersChocolate

MrsKittenPie · 20/01/2016 13:21

Sorry to hear that neetie.
mrs - that sounds like a good idea, look after yourself xxx I'm definitely joining you on the not symptom spotting or even bothering testing this cycle - I hate my stupid body and it's cruel tricks.

MrsFlowers82 · 20/01/2016 13:14

Really sorry to hear that Neetie Flowers

I have faked a migraine and gone home to crawl under a duvet. Not taking this well at all!

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PrtyPsn · 20/01/2016 13:01

Oh no neetie so sorry to hear that

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neetie1 · 20/01/2016 12:45

Grr silly phone meant to say lost her baby

neetie1 · 20/01/2016 12:18

Just had some sad news my sister lis the her baby. She was 11 and a half weeks it died two weeks ago

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PrtyPsn · 20/01/2016 11:55

flowers we've all been there, I'd wager most if not all of us have got that hope and thought about hie to tell OH, family, looked at due dates and mat leave and even possible scan dates - its totally normal and nothing to feel stupid about (hugs)

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