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Ttc#1 Lucky no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 07/03/2016 22:50

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (Af) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

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 you're pregnant in the tww That is paramount!

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

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

When you post stats, add your predicted test/af date. We are currently running at about 49% pregnant with the grads thread over in ante-natal which we all hope to join soon.

Link to thread 12.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2580240-Thread-12-TTC-1Trying-is-the-fun-part-said-by-nobody-ever-whos-actually-trying?pg=1&order=

Ttc#1 Lucky  no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the  honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.
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RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 22:06

Thanks Kat that was pretty much my reaction. She also said that she appreciates that exercise is part of my routine, but as the pregnancy is very much wanted I should rest to make sure it "beds in" properly Confused I do wonder if the cramps have something to do with it and she's being overly cautious! Just did some online research and have given DH some articles to read about the benefits so hopefully that will keep him happy.

It only takes 2 weeks to lose your fitness, so I actually think it's riskier to 'rest' and then go back to it. Obviously I'll only do what I feel up to but I'd rather carry on steadily for as long as possible. I think my Fitbit has an alert that goes off when your pulse gets too high, so I will set that up too.

KatOnATinRo0f · 15/03/2016 21:36

Not exercise for 2 weeks?!? That's not healthy?!?

SuchaJem · 15/03/2016 21:06

Thanks rae that is reassuring!
elle mood changes this far out from AF are quite normal for me :( I get really bad PMT. Know what you mean re the beers - my DH is terrible for this. It makes me feel controlling to want to curb it but if any little thing is stopping the bfp I want to be able to have the best chance poss. I'm doing nothing though that said - he's had a beer tonight with dinner for no reason 🙄
miw sorry there are problems but it's positive you're both getting help. Hope he gets some answers soon

ElleSarcasmo · 15/03/2016 20:29

Forgot to post this yesterday-pretty sunset last night:

Ttc#1 Lucky  no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the  honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.
ElleSarcasmo · 15/03/2016 20:09

Thanks Jem xx surely 5dpo is too early for AF symptoms? Might you be jetlagged? Fx this is your month.

Hep wish my OH was so keen to get healthy. He is really stressed at the moment and is having a beer or 2 (no more usually) after work most days. Actually that doesn't look too bad written down. I am worried it will affect his sperm though Sad

RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 18:19

Thanks Pug! Back to Body Pump tomorrow then Grin

Ni4444 · 15/03/2016 18:16

Miwel you may be disappointed but I think it's great that they have identified things that might have been interfering (so many people can never figure out why it's not working)..now they can help you guys improve things! Have they recommended anything yet?I guess the iron is easy to change, but I'm sure there are things that they can recommend to help with sperm count. I did read last week that acupuncture can help that too. You're on the way to getting answers and solutions-sending lots of love (and PMA! 👍)

Pugmummy87 · 15/03/2016 18:11

rae continuing with your usual exercise is fine during pregnancy. Just let your instructor for spinning and body pump know you are pregnant so they can make some adjustments. GP is either super cautious or not up to date. Beautiful cross on the clear blue test btw.

Ever glad to hear you had a relaxing time!

I'm 13-14dpo. Cramps continue, been having them on and off for about a week! Temp has yet to dip yet either when it usually does at this stage, been getting quite high temps and it went up again this morning and still getting creamy cm. Trying so hard not to get hopes up (and to not test) as I don't think I could face the disappointment of a bfn this month.

HepKestrel · 15/03/2016 17:38

the other good news is that OH is boozing less (and joining me in the trying to do more exercise). His motivation is to lose weight, but I am happy - it can only help! And if not, well we are both healthier Smile

Flashinthepan · 15/03/2016 17:35

Its not silly at all. Ttc requires total relearning of everything, or it did for me. Until recently I thought you could get pregnant all month apart from on your period. How wrong I was! And when you get that baby in your arms this bit will feel like a distant memory. Albeit one with lots of sex hopefully!

HepKestrel · 15/03/2016 17:25

flash just entered cycle6, but to be fair i was super casual cycles 1-3, as I had just come off the pill and was just happy my cycle had settled to be regular. Cycle 4 I was 10 days late, and cycle 5 was the first one i used OPK.

I guess I am honestly thought I would be pg by the summer..... And now it seems a lot closer. silly really.

back to PMA..... each day i am a day closer to a baby (or puppy ) in my arms.

Flashinthepan · 15/03/2016 17:19

FW starts for me today according to Clue. First one and I'm nervous about the 2ww already. I keep swinging between thinking I'll get pregnant this month or never at all so I can only imagine how you feel hep having done the wait and hope bit before What cycle are you on?

miwelaisjacydo · 15/03/2016 17:17

Hi ladies how are we all. Am struggling a bit today. DH went to see today for
Blood results. They are worried about his liver function so are running other tests. It sounded like anemia to me from what he said. Next he has lumps on his ball which are fine but are cysts. But this has had an effect on his testosterone levels. Dr said it could effect sperm count

RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 16:58

Honestly Hep I know how you feel. Ttc is billed as this super fun thing. What they don't tell you is that it's actually incredibly frustrating and soul destroying!!

RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 16:56

Sucha I posted I here last week that I cried at a Dog's Trust advert, so yes- quite emotional!

HepKestrel · 15/03/2016 16:55

I am really happy to see your BFP and the other successes Rae They always cheer me up!

its just that feeling of staring at a single blue line, willing another one to appear.

Ignore me. I have AF blues and am just getting impatient for FW already.

RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 16:52

Sorry Hep Flowers

RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 16:51

I do spinning and Body Pump (weights). She said take it right back and just rest! I thought active pregnancies were encouraged!

I'm not sure if it's because it old her I was feeling sick already (not being sick though!) just had a Google and body pump is fine in pregnancy as long as you tell the instructor so they can give you alternatives. Thing is I'm likely to make DH cross if I go now as he'll just see it as ignoring the GP Hmm

SuchaJem · 15/03/2016 16:48

Lovely strong cross Rae. Wonder if you just caught a super cautious GP? I guess it can't hurt to take it easy.

Has anyone upduffed been very emotional? I'm so weepy, which is classic PMS for me :( Which is making me weepier. I'm only 5dpo so am presuming that it is PMS :(

HepKestrel · 15/03/2016 16:46

(why oh why when i poas does it never look like that? Sad
It might just be a single line, but the more i stare at it, the more it looks like a big FU!)

is it possible to develop a poas phobia?

HepKestrel · 15/03/2016 16:45

Rae that surprises me too?

what sort of exercise are you talking about?
perhaps kickboxing might not be sensible, but walking, yoga, swimming i thought would fine (if not encouraged?)

I thought the advice was any exercise you were doing before you can continue with ?

RaeSkywalker · 15/03/2016 16:42

Thanks Kat

megan I'm 10 days late and got a weak positive this morning for the first time.

Just got home from work armed with Clearblue. Got a nice strong BFP! I think DH are both in shock to be honest, it doesn't feel real. Phoned the GP about booking in appointments, they're advised me to stop exercising until I've seen the midwife in 2 weeks. I am so surprised by this!!

Ttc#1 Lucky  no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the  honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.
Confusedcat1 · 15/03/2016 15:19

megan the only thing you can do is wait or go to the doctor and request blood tests, then you'll know for sure.

KatOnATinRo0f · 15/03/2016 14:40

Congrats Rae !!!! I knew you were upduffed!! ThanksBiscuitThanksBiscuitThanksBiscuitThanksBiscuitThanksBiscuitThanksBiscuitThanksBiscuit

Megan21xox · 15/03/2016 14:25

Hey girls! I'm new and super confused please help if you can !!, yesterday it just randomly dawned on me that I haven't had a period I have never ever missed one in my life, I checked my app and my dates and it turns out I'm 14 days today overdue I took a home test yesterday and I got a negative, we are trying however I have some systis on my ovary I don't feel pregnant then again I haven't been pregnant before lol phoned the doc and he said to try again next week has this ever happened to anyone? And we're you pregnant help please !!! Xx