Thread 9. TTC#1 The thread where we unanimously delete Ovia.

Sorry about AF Latinata, trip to Mexico sounds awesome though!

Jem good plan. I also recommend having a few spares

Good idea putting it in the packet Skip! I think I need a clear mode of transport like a sandwich bag so I can keep it in my handbag and peek at it. No desk here

Kat please put me on the list to test for 8th March. It may change depending on when I ovulate x

I'd have preferred to wait but I work as a lab analyst for a pharmaceutical company so deal with lots of chemicals etc.

He's the best boss ever and has made me feel so good about it all. Genuinely so happy for me which is lovely! Didn't ask about how long I'd be off or how long until I was due or anything think he was nervous I was handing my notice in so is slightly relieved

snow definitely jump him just incase.

So AF has got me! I was more upset in tears last night when I got a bfn then. Now the witch is here, I feel strangely positive. I am going to start taking evening primrose oil this cycle up until ovulation and I've also downloaded the baby-making bible on my kindle app. I figured that I'd like to move forward by doing what I can and make positive changes in order to increase my chances of conception

I didn't mean red I meant brown

Temp went down instead of up... No ovulation here yet! Still got ewcm though, despite negative opks. Who the heck knows. Will jump dh again tonight just in case. At least the sex will de-stress me!

Yay for telling Real Life People miley 😄

Miley Its real now!! so exciting for you!

Erm s bit redder than usual such.

Yes Latinata thats the spirit. I was super spooked by Zika, SIL has just moved to BA so was considering a christmas trip there...

Jem you have the OPKs yes? Mine are about 3cm long by 3mm wide - normal sleeves accommodate or I just carry back in a scrumpled bit of loo roll. I was initially concerned that the loo roll would affect the reliability but I tested thoroughly when I was OVing and not. However, I am clearly not upduffed so by all means ignore me. Mine say that the time to test is between 11am and 8.30pm, so you could test as soon as you get home if you get home in that time frame? As long as you test each day at the same time it seems to be ok. Also, I tested in the evenings until I started to get a second line appearing, then tested several times a day until peak/positive, then went back to evenings until it disappeared completely. Sorry for essay.

So I told an actual real life person I was pregnant today (nurse at work) and that was weird! I have a meeting at 1pm with my boss which is awkward worked here since I was 17 and he's like my work dad so not looking forward to that at all.

Sorry about shitty af latina

elle excellent excuse to eat GU. Will pop out at lunch.

Transportation from loo back to desk a quandary. May have to invest in tops with massive pockets?

mi implantation blood? What colour is it?

Sorry about AF latin Mexico sounds awesome though, just the ticket for diverting AF blues.

AF has arrived- lolz for thinking it might be implantation bleeding, silly me.

On the plus side, this is the first time I've gone nearly three weeks without alcohol in a long time. That ends tonight!

And just a tiny bit happy that I can go on hols to Mexico this weekend without a zika-freakout. Tequila here I come!

Right so haven't read thread as am in work but I thought Af had arrived but it's very very light. I usually have quite heavy Af too. Am so confused.

Jem a popular choice on here is a gu ramekin ! I am trying to make myself a portable work kit, haven't quite cracked it yet but I don't use the same cubicle (and it is a single cubicle so no hanging around) so can't keep anything there, it needs to be concealable in a handbag. I am trialling disposable plastic cups and clear sandwich bag to keep the stick in for later reading (as can't hog the cubicle for 10 min!)

fxskip Ooh hadn't thought of using the packet to collect the wees. Will give that a go.

HATS OFF taking this into a meeting! That's brilliant.

Thank you girls! Wishing you lots of luck and hope to see more bfps soon!
Btw I'm not going to leave this thread, I'll just be a lurker and see how you all get on xx

Jem I tested at work a few times, using the packet to 'collect' and then you just dip the stick for 10 seconds. I then loosely wrap the stick in loo roll and discretely smuggle it back to my desk where I can watch it in peace. Yes, I have had funny looks when I tried to use tupperware, yes I have had to take a stick into a meeting with me. No, I am not proud of this.

Starky I recommend temping, it doesn't help you to predict OV but it does help to understand patterns, and when Ovia tells you some bullshit you know she's lying cos your temps haven't dipped

Indi, that's a great line! Congrats! You must be so utterly thrilled.

I know exactly what you mean Kat and Elle about taking pleasure in other people's BFPs. Whilst baby bombs in real life tend to unnerve me, I can honestly say that I'm genuinely happy for all the people who get their BFPs on here.

Not much to report here, just waiting for AF to appear. Today is CD 27 and over the last few months by cycles have ranged from 27 - 31 days so it will be any day now I think. I'm in that running to the loo every 5 minutes to see if it's appeared stage...

Indi here's the grads thread

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2558300-thread-2-ttc-1-grads-sick-bags-at-the-ready?watched=1&msgid=59041213#59041213

I'm usually like clockwork with my cycle elle and ov midway, always accompanied by EWCM. So I haven't done any opks or anything like that. I'm not sure if I'll be quite so reliable this month though, if it was a chem and with my period being so short.

I bought a pack of boots opks for this very reason but I haven't braved it yet. I realise this sounds strange! But what do you use to collect your wee? It seems quite a faff!

And I read it's better to test wee at midday - which would be in the office so even more tricky!

Ni have you used hello fresh? Are they good? Thanks for the code!

I think it's a good sign too Jem. I did wonder if I was just symptom spotting but absolutely nada this month other than the grouch and chocolate craving a couple of days pre-AF.

Neither of us are working away this month and no trips planned, going to do my best to get on it! Do you know what CD you ovulated last month? I think mine was day 13-14 but will try to be more diligent with OPKs this month!

That's a beauty Indi! Congratulations!

Welcome Positivity!

I am taking pleasure in the group enjoyment of other people's BFPs as I don't have one not mad at all Kat, I am doing the same!

Feefs sorry to hear things are rough. What helps for me is trying to get outside for even 5-10 min if at all possible, seconding Lisa. Also baths/showers with nice products, nice smelling shampoo (ie buying new stuff), nice/healthy lunches so I feel I'm looking after myself, not drinking on weekdays (or feel sluggish at work), and getting out running even if it's only once a week.

Not sure you really needed an essay !

Starky I'm building up to showing DH the great sperm race. I'm worried it will stress him out. Maybe after FW this month. Has yours recovered?!

Congrats Indi! Great line! Look forward to seeing you in Grads!

Feefs - I recommend getting outside when you can. Even if it's just a 10-minute walk at lunchtime (whether you need to buy lunch or not). If I leave work at the end of the day and I've been inside staring at my computer screen I feel stressed and claustrophobic. Little breaks to get fresh air (even if it's freezing outside) are gold.

Welcome positivity DPO is days post ovulation. I struggle with the acronyms too :)

indi cracking line! Mega congrats.

Sorry to those who got AF - wine and chocs all round xx

elle love the landing strip lights vajjazle, no excuses for lost sperm.

Your experience sounds similar to our first go last month. I didn't get a bfp but had so many symptoms and felt very different in myself, including being off tea, so emotional, very sore and swollen boobs, wind and constipation. Period was odd with none of the usual symptoms and only lasted two days.

As someone said though, if it was a chemical then that's a good sign that things are happening.

DH also works away frequently - very frustrating if coincides with fw!