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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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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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snowy1982 · 18/03/2016 08:27

prty no update from me. Slight cramping has gone, but that doesn't mean anything, in the days before AF sometimes I have some light cramping and sometimes I don't. I'll just have to wait and see.

kitten can you not get your fertility tests on NHS? That's what I'm doing, or waiting to do anyway. Have been waiting on appointment for ages, GP sent referral letter off in December. We've had first round of blood tests and SA through GP but have to wait on appointment for further tests. Tell DH to man up and get on board. My DH was a little reluctant at first but soon got on board.

Pirsy1 · 18/03/2016 08:14

I want that book Prty!

No DTD last night because husband is doing his SA today. Im so happy we are moving forward! Fingers crossed for good results.

Poppy its too early to think you're out. We are pretty much cycle buddies this month I think. We need to stay positive.

Snowy I hope AF stays away.

Kitten Im sorry you're having a bad time. Some months it does just hit harder. My DH initially refused to do an SA but has now come round to it. Good luck with everything! I have also started lurking on the infertility boards.

MrsKittenPie · 18/03/2016 08:07

Hi all, sorry I haven't been around for a while. Even after acupuncture af still arrived as normal and hit me even harder than normal.
Sorry for everyone feeling down, but you're not out til af turns up - glitter and snowy - fingers crossed for you.
prty - a blog sounds great!
To be honest I probably belong on the infertility boards now rather than conception, I think with the acupuncture not working I've run out of steam about the whole thing. On the plus side I have no intentions in poas in future so that will save me a fortune! I wasted so much money last week convinced I'd see that second line and it was all for nothing unfortunately. The acupuncturist can't see what's wrong - she thought I would be an easy case for her as there is nothing obviously wrong and has recommended fertility tests which dh doesn't want to do and we can't afford so that's it really, end of the road. I will lurk to watch you all get your bfps though - which you will xx

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PrtyPsn · 18/03/2016 08:05

glitterchin up, lovely, it's far too early to drifting into those negative thoughts. Try and relax, think how many people had no idea or thought AF was coming and were pregnant x
Any update snowy?
Looks like in need to practice my spelling and sharpen my pencil!!

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glitterpoppy · 18/03/2016 07:58

I also buy this book prty

Fingers crossed for you snowy you're definitely not out yet!

I'm having doubts about this cycle for me, no particular reason at the minute. Also a slight belly ache.. I've gone into the negative side 😳

snowy1982 · 17/03/2016 21:33

I hope your right

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PrtyPsn · 17/03/2016 21:20

Maybe I should become a secret blogger to track our crazy TTC, warts and all kinda account!
You never know snowy I've got my FXd for you, lovely x

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snowy1982 · 17/03/2016 21:17

I'd buy it.

Beginning to feel a tad crampy so don't think this month is my month Sad

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PrtyPsn · 17/03/2016 20:51

I feel like I need to write 'The Real Guide to Getting Pregnant' none of this whole first time and I only came off the pill 48 hours ago kinda crap - the real stuff we go through every bloody cycle so people can be really prepared!!

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snowy1982 · 17/03/2016 19:28

Think I could be doing with one of those schools

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PrtyPsn · 17/03/2016 17:29

Pahahahaha snowy clearly not one that teaches you how to get pregnant!!

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snowy1982 · 17/03/2016 12:53

Well I have a busy weekend ahead so hopefully it will go quickly.

prty what sort of school did you go to Grin

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PrtyPsn · 17/03/2016 11:01

Come on snowy nearly there!!
pirsy I reckon with Easter coming your TWW will fly by!
FW starts today, wasting no time and already DTD - feel like a swot getting a teachers special badge for hard workers pahahahaha!!

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snowy1982 · 17/03/2016 08:55

DBAFD 4 - time has nearly slowed to a halt now

Pirsy1 · 17/03/2016 08:11

Hi! Im in the 2ww too now I think. There is a gang of us this month! Had defibitely pos opk Tues night and was quite dark yest morning too. DTD Tues night. Husband was fed up with it so gave it a miss last night! Will maybe try again tonight for good measure. I can already feel time slowing down!

glitterpoppy · 16/03/2016 19:04

Thanks ladies, also happy birthday prty for later this week. Ahh there's afew of in the TWW then.. Least we can try keep each other sane!! 😜

snowy1982 · 16/03/2016 10:39

Why is it that the TWW feels like a lifetime. The 2 weeks between AF and ovulation go by in blink of an eye, but then the next 2 just drag

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PrtyPsn · 16/03/2016 09:58

pirsy I'm growing to dread TWW rather rhab be excited, feel like I already know what the end will be before it even starts :/
FW officially starts tomorrow so will muster up some positivity from somewhere!
Happy belated birthday glitter it's my birthday this week too!!
snowy almost there! Keep us updated x

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snowy1982 · 16/03/2016 08:20

Happy belated birthday glitter Cake. I am in the home stretch of TWW (DBAFD 5). Trying to keep myself distracted, flat out with work at the minute so it's mostly working, but the crazy still creeps in from time to time

glitterpoppy · 16/03/2016 07:43

How is everyone? It was my birthday yesterday, had a lovely day off work with the DH and our puppy.. Back to the office today. Gosh I hate it there at the moment. Also in the TWW too.. It would no so nice to get a BFP this time!

Pirsy1 · 15/03/2016 08:35

I told DH we should try hard this month for a Christmas baby!

Pirsy1 · 15/03/2016 08:13

Poppy that's brill!

Prty I know exactly how you feel. Excitement with each 2ww is decreasing for me too.

I dont know what's going on with me. I had another go with OPKs on Sat because we were struggling to DTD because of work and shifts etc. I was happy Sat tests were neg (that was CD12) but then Sun, Mon and this morning all pretty dark. So not sure if prolonged LH surge / still gearing up for ov or if this is related to PCOS. Managed to DTD Sun and yest. Just gotta keep in going I guess and hope for the best.

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PrtyPsn · 15/03/2016 06:54

Yea!! Excellent glitter hop on the good foot and do the bad thing ;)
FW rapidly approaching here, feeling like I'm gonna be stuck in the cycle of DTD and bfn forever (sigh)

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glitterpoppy · 14/03/2016 18:49

*got not git

glitterpoppy · 14/03/2016 18:48

I can't believe it.. CD22 and I've git a positive OPK, I might have a normal length cycle this month compared to the CD152 last time! Fingers crossed this will be a good one!