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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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StarkyTheDirewolf · 11/03/2016 11:44

inspector awww thank you! Blush Grin I'd love to turn writing into a job but I'm just a housewife at the moment! My old job was working in nightclubs and where we live now Dh wouldn't cope with it, it's too dangerous and unpredictable. And other than being a TA, I'm not really qualified for anything else. I did the club's for so long, I'm sort of at a loss! But I do a lot of craft and give it away and people give "donations" rather than paying for stuff I make.

skip definetly see where you're coming from. We've got three foster/adoptees in our family. They came to us as babies and they're nearly 18 now! As far as I'm concerned they're blood and we're lucky to have them! We'd adopt if we could one day, I've always had a dream of adopting a baby girl from China.

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Canters15 · 11/03/2016 10:59

I've def seen some bfps with negative opks on YouTube oh the shame hep so you're not out til you're out. Good luck for the frer!

Yes I am ridiculous poas so early. I just see other ladies getting their bfps at 9 or 10dpo and then I cave and want it to be me too! I don't even think I'm preggers this month anyway- no symptoms and feel like AF is just about to start.

Fx. I admire your position. I wish I could feel that way about adoption but the need to be pregnant is so strong. I'm sure if it comes to it you'll be a fab adoptive parent and any child will be lucky to have you.

FXSkip · 11/03/2016 10:32

Hep only thing you can do is POAS or keep waiting for AF to show up. I want to say POAS but at the same time I dont, you know?!

Elle IVF, or indeed any fertility assistance, is not something I want to do. I am firmly in the 'adopt, don't shop' camp for all things living. If it were solely up to me I would skip the TTC altogether but OH is not keen to adopt straight away. I know the experience of pregnancy would be amazing, and in the first month I got carried away with it, so I am certainly conflicted! I believe there are about 80,000 children in care in the UK, and maybe around 10% of those get adopted.

I don't want to come across as though I am judging anyone here going through or considering IVF. This is my opinion only, it is no more or less valid than anyone else's. Also, if you are on here seeking support and you are going through treatment I am not here secretly sneering or condemning, I am cheering on every single BFP and commiserating with each and every AF, BFN and Dickead Husband. I hope that comes across as it is intended, I'd be happy to field any other questions but like I said I am conflicted and there are mushy grey areas I haven't worked out yet Confused

soz for essay answer!

HepKestrel · 11/03/2016 10:31

inspector at the moment i am not thinking too much about it. Have told them i am intrigued and possibly interested and will chat next week with the guy I would be replacing (about what its like to live/work there).

If i was single, i think it would be a no-brainer - even if i did it 1-2 years before moving back to the uk with to get a parallel job here...

they are not rushing me. They understand its not a decision you make quickly, plus its from jan next year.

HepKestrel · 11/03/2016 10:24

go jem go ! go jem go !

i think i might have had a 2:45 pee.... took the test at 5:45 (when grumpy-cat demanded breakfast by swatting in me the head). So perhaps that messed with the result Confused. I didn't remember at the time.... am usually zombie like in morning.

anyway... i shall be zen like..... till poas-time tomorrow.

plus side of negative poas: WINE! Wine CHEESE! no awkward hiding non-drinking from OH's family when we visit for easter....
might treat myself to getting my greys coloured for the first time too.... (i can no longer pretend they are just blonde Hmm

InspectorPenguin · 11/03/2016 10:17

Wow, these threads move fast!

Starky Your blog is great. If your job doesn't involve writing then it should! I am already looking forward to reading all about your pregnancy journey when it arrives :)

Hep Fingers crossed for your test. I am so confused about what OPKs indicate about pregnancy Confused. And congrats on the job! It sounds like it could be a huge change - but is it a potential reassessment of relationship if OH wouldn't be going? That must be giving you a massive amount to think about right now. How are you feeling?

Skip I am very pleased about your little cat! I would be inconsolable if it were mine so I can only imagine how traumatic it was Sad

Ever It's really good you had a talk with your man. I hope you managed to get down to it after your cross words to make the most of ISW.

I have no interesting news. AF due on Monday and now that my virus is finally clearing I have no symptoms. Am looking forward to enjoying some booze next week after feeling like crap these last couple of weeks Grin

SuchaJem · 11/03/2016 10:08

Go go go lyssie

Hi celi the TWW gets to us all! Fx for you.

In The Case of The Never-Ending Wee Sticks, I think I actually had a positive yesterday Hmm DH had better be up for a lot more DTD. Give me strength.

Ttc#1 Lucky  no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the  honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.
ElleSarcasmo · 11/03/2016 10:00

That is good news about your bloods Lucky. I know what you mean about wanting a reason though. Hope your OH pulls his finger out Flowers

celizabe · 11/03/2016 09:59

Just realised I've been lurking for a few days and haven't posted anything. Starky I am LOVING your blog, you've such a brilliant way with words Smile.

So despite telling myself I wouldn't I'm in the middle of a major bout of TWW-itis. Last time I was PG, I had really weird sleep cycles; waking up crackers early, falling asleep in my dinner etc, which in hindsight was probably more due to my hypothyroid than anything else!! Last night, passed out on the couch at 7.30, woke up at 12 and then asleep again from 2 until 7.30. Which of course must mean I'm pregnant with quads according to the symptom-spotter side of my brain. Rational side of brain says it's from driving for 6 hours + a 4 hour meeting the day before but sure who cares about being rational?!!

Have blood test today at 11.35 to check my thyroid levels again so hopefully (a) I won't be like a pin cushion (sh*t veins) and (b) I can slow my rampant imagination down!!

Happy Friday ladies Smile

ElleSarcasmo · 11/03/2016 09:52

Get on it Lyssie!

Hep that is most confusing, fx for the frer tomorrow.

HepKestrel · 11/03/2016 08:35

Best wishes for you kitty. My opk was back to negative this morning.I won't hold my breath, but I'll get a frer for tomorrow morning so I can have a stress-free large glass of wine.

LuckyBlackKitty · 11/03/2016 06:11

Great blog starky

Fingers crossed hep

So, I got my 21 day bloods back and all normal (although some of the readings look a little on the low side). I'm not sure if I'm relieved or not - is that weird.

Part of me was preparing myself for a problem and thinking, at least then we can 'fix' it.

Still nagging DH to book his SA with the hospital.

Lyssie · 11/03/2016 01:21

I'm so excited about your blog, Starky!!! You are brilliant!

Oi vey! I'm definitely oving tonight... My cramping just started. It hurts! And now I have to get it on. Ouchieeee.

StarkyTheDirewolf · 10/03/2016 23:24

en.support.wordpress.com/following/ I found this, which teaches you how to follow on there I had to find it because I couldn't work it out myself Grin

So on this page ---> starkydirewoolf.wordpress.com there should be a button

Next thing I'm learning is how to do a link just says words in blue!

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SuchaJem · 10/03/2016 23:13

That's exactly it ni :)

Ooh that's exciting hep! Fingers crossed xx

Ni4444 · 10/03/2016 23:03

Starky, dunce moment here...how does one follow your blog??

Ni4444 · 10/03/2016 22:57

What Stark said!! Poas Hep! 👍

StarkyTheDirewolf · 10/03/2016 22:55

Right, now, I'm usually against this (as you all know) but, if you keep getting opk's like that for the next couple of days, POAS. If you had a definite positive opk on cd 14. And now you're getting those, I'd be thinking it was picking up hcg. Exciting!

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HepKestrel · 10/03/2016 22:51

Job wouldn't start till Jan 2017.

HepKestrel · 10/03/2016 22:50

I'm cd25. Had positive opk on cd11(DTD)....
This is the first month I am using opk so still learning...

Last month I had ewcm on cd24.... (38 day cycke). I might have ovulated this late before. So:

  1. first positive wrong and I am ovulating now?
  2. this test wrong?
  3. this test is picking up hcg?
HepKestrel · 10/03/2016 22:45

I should add that I took the test a while ago, it didn't look very interesting after 1-2minutes so I left it in the bathroom,

Ni4444 · 10/03/2016 22:38

Hep red alert ⚠ Shagathon time!!

Ps...fabulously exciting news about potential SA job. Could they hold it for say...9months plus 9months maternity leave?! It's so hard to make life decisions while we're in this ttc limboland!

StarkyTheDirewolf · 10/03/2016 22:36

Today's is your peak or positive hep so you're having your surge, and you'll lay an egg is the next day/couple of days. Test a few times tomorrow from fmu and a few times in the day. Just checking your on cycle day 14, not 14 dpo?

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Ni4444 · 10/03/2016 22:35

Jem that's a certified male condition!
OH: "We don't have any tinned tomatoes"
Ni:" Yes we do. They're in the cupboard"
OH: "I looked in the cupboard! We don't have any."
Ni: rolls eyes, wonders what constitutes sainthood, tries to keep patronising, sarcastic, frustrated tone from voice and face and body language, takes slow, deep breath and....opens cupboard door and points at tinned tomatoes "There they are darling"
OH: "Oh. I didn't see them"
He does it all the time!! He's either blind or stupid. I'm not sure which would be worse. How do they hold down jobs?! female colleagues do all the work

HepKestrel · 10/03/2016 22:33

I took today's later nearer 9pm than 7-8 for the others...

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