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Thread 12 TTC#1"Trying is the fun part" said by nobody ever who's actually trying.

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 27/02/2016 12:26

Symptom spotters, tww - ers, slightly hysterical hormone laden ladies! Regs, lurkers, intermittent posters! Our raison d'etre is 'am I pregnant?'

Thread 12. Welcome!

We do not judge, we enjoy TMI, we i encourage waiting to poas nobody listens and all the grossness you can find from a group of intelligent, articulate ladies.

Post your stats and add your dates. We have a register thanks to kats stats I have been dubbed the resident piss stick queen and if you don't test, you get a Starky's Star

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself your pregnant in the tww

Thread 12 TTC#1"Trying is the fun part" said by nobody ever who's actually trying.
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HepKestrel · 07/03/2016 20:06

Welcome newbies and congrats bfps! I'm sure I've missed some.
So excited for you kwick

Feeling pms-y. Think arsehole fucknuts on her way....

Kwick709 · 07/03/2016 19:40

confused all questions welcome!!! So they put a speculum in with you having a full bladder, they do an abdominal scan, insert a catheter and then "inject" up the embryo - I saw it happen on the scan!!!!!!!!!!! All done in about 10 minutes, then you lie back for a further 10 or so then you can do a wee-wee!

sincerely I have read that some women have continued LH surges... sorry cold comfort but at least something is happening!

SuchaJem · 07/03/2016 19:40

moggy that's ages! Is that normal to have to wait that long?

RaeSkywalker · 07/03/2016 19:37

I've got everything crossed for you kwick

LovelyFishy · 07/03/2016 19:37

Really excited for you Kwick, hope you can keep the embryologist excited too!! Grin

SuchaJem · 07/03/2016 19:34

Well done kwick!

And forgot to say thanks for the stat update kat

LisaTheGreek · 07/03/2016 19:34

Kwick, that's so exciting! Congrats!

Fingers crossed for the next two weeks! I have everything crossed for you.

And OMG to that needle. You're a brave, brave woman. Very impressed!

Moggysinger · 07/03/2016 19:30

Oh my goodness kwick that is so blimmin exciting!! I actually just got skin tingles reading your post! (Ooer)
Sounds very positive if your medical person (embry something!) said that. Argh we are all rooting for you! SmileFlowers

Phahahahaha @ Kat!!! 'Maybe that's where I've been going wrong' Grin

SincerelyRosie · 07/03/2016 19:25

Yay!!! Good luck kwick!!

So according to my clearblue ovulation kits. I'm ovulating for the 3rd time in 41days!!! There's definitely something not quite right Sad

Confusedcat1 · 07/03/2016 19:24

kwick that is bloody amazing!

Do you mind me asking how they physically get the embryo in there?? I am the queen of the stupid question, but I really have no idea Grin

Kwick709 · 07/03/2016 19:22

In case you want to see the size of the needle!!!!!!

Thread 12 TTC#1"Trying is the fun part" said by nobody ever who's actually trying.
Moggysinger · 07/03/2016 19:22

There has been an influx of bfps recently! Here's hoping this March is a lucky springtime rush of procreation for one and all.

jam I like your style! You sound very chilled this month, I was never able to perfect that kind of attitude. I just laugh when asked by colleagues/friends if I am feeling broody. Probably a little too hysterically at times.

I rang the gp today to ask what I should do next, being 5 weeks upduffed and all, and was told to ring back at 7 weeks, to get an appointment for 10 weeks! I have no idea how I am going to wait that long. In that time I am probably going to max out my credit card buying pg tests on Amazon because my name is moggy and I am addicted to POAS

Kwick709 · 07/03/2016 19:18

So my dears I have done the deed!!! Well as much as I can given my singleness! Embryo was transferred at about 4pm - the embryologist was very enthusiastic - 8 cells, top quality!!! I am now officially on the 2WW - Kat my official test date is 22 March, if you could please update the list.

Thank you all so much for your warm wishes - means a lot!

Oh and I managed to administer 2nd intra-muscular injection. Loads of blood again - I think it is due to the size of the needle...

SuchaJem · 07/03/2016 19:11

Gah I don't even want to think about my google search history since ttc. Everything from male fertility caffeine alcohol to weeing after sex, an awful lot of cervix and cm type queries and endless pg vs PMS symptom guides.

jam hello there I'm feeling a bit more relaxed this month too - the first two cycles I convinced myself it would happen right away. Now I feel a bit more accepting it may take longer. Like you though I'm not sure how long this will last. Once PMS hormones lock in I'll potentially be nuts again

KatOnATinRo0f · 07/03/2016 19:05

Hey jam good to see you back!!

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 07/03/2016 19:04

jam me and you both. I think I'm about 3 dpo, but I only used dh's sniffer dog technique so I'm not actually sure Grin benign ambivalence is my friend this cycle!

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Holly300 · 07/03/2016 18:59

Wow two more!! Congrats peaches and hopeful ThanksThanks

Jamjar12 · 07/03/2016 18:59

Congrats grads! So many of you this month already!

Sorry I've not been around, I've been reading but not posting as part of my 'playing it cool' strategy. I've been a lot calmer, think I'm about 3dpo now but really have no idea as I'm off Ovia and OPKs! Just been drinking a lot, eating a lot and humping like bunnies when we feel like it!

Had someone ask if I was trying for a baby today and it was strange as I quite happily replied that I was but no joy yet as I know it takes time. Normally that sort of question would have made me all flustered and teary but not today. Turns out if you're casual, the question is casual and not awkward at all. Who knew? (God knows how long this ambivalence will last lol)

Kwick709 · 07/03/2016 18:57

Welcome brysonette

Kwick709 · 07/03/2016 18:52

Congratulations hopeful and peaches!!!!!!!

Brysonette · 07/03/2016 18:51

I think arseholey fucknuts is now my curse of choice! Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Looks like this is a lucky thread too with all the grads, hope the luck rubs off!

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 07/03/2016 18:50

Cbt was/is a godsend for me pug when it comes down to it, cbt is basically just putting things into perspective! My df is hfa (definetly although undiagnosed aspergers) while my dm is a perfectionist who bottles things up and can get quite tightly wound. I am a combination of the worst parts of both personalities so I completely understand and relate.

My Google history is a crackpot mix of 'cervical mucus' 'long cycle late ovulation' 'evening primrose oil benefits' 'cycling and sperm count' and 'can my husband smell me ovulating' Grin

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Kwick709 · 07/03/2016 18:45

Confused I like your style for birthday pressies Grin

I am still getting caught up... will write more soon...

SuchaJem · 07/03/2016 18:36

almost 50% pregnant is amazeballs. Hope I'm on there soon too!

Fingers massively crossed for those waiting a while.

Thanks for my vid cailler! Love a vid. Feel like I can visualise what's going on in there. Feels like a bit of a mystery what Doreen gets up to once she's met hugh.

Pugmummy87 · 07/03/2016 18:35

Thanks all for the reassurance that I'm not being a selfish cow with DH's anxiety. It doesn't help that he also has hfa (high functioning autism) too so it can be really difficult to get through to him. He's just recently started CBT, so I'm hoping that will help.

I am liking calling AF, arseholey fucknuts.