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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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Canters15 · 09/03/2016 19:14

Tiny I don't think there's anything near too personal on here- so don't worry about that. I can understanding stepping back from MN and have tried to do that myself before- ultimately I find it easier with people to talk to but everyone is different and it's what helps you. Good luck TTC and please drop back in from time to time.

I just went for my smear and told the nurse we were TTC. She said she hoped to see me with my little one in the not too distant future- it made me all warm and glowy! I'm GOING to have a baby one way or another, I'm determined!

RaspberryLeafTea · 09/03/2016 19:14

Hi everyone. Can I join the thread? I've been lurking for a bit whilst trying to decide about things but the lurking is starting to feel a bit wierd. I'm 29, ttc number one. Trying to be pretty casual about things at the moment so casual that we haven't even managed to dtd at the right time for two months running I've completely missed the boat this month but figured I might as well pop in and say hi anyway.

StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/03/2016 19:13

tiny don't be a sausage, I never shut up! You're always welcome, Lord knows I prattle on like a champ, I've not noticed you being over posty/share at all lovely girl! Flowers

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SuchaJem · 09/03/2016 19:13

Hope it eases soon miley. Your ten week scan must be coming up no?

Mileymoocow · 09/03/2016 19:12

starky I'm slightly more chipper today, thanks Grin I was verging on bat shit crazy yesterday. My mum brought me these hydrating drinks that taste like poisoned salty ribena. Why the fuck do people think these flavours are acceptable? I'm now soaked to the skin with a wet dog pretending he's being affectionate by rubbing his face on me, but really he's using me as a towel/napkin after a rainy walk and his tea. All is right with the world kumbayah and that.

I do, however, look like shit. I know this because OH is making a massive effort to tell me how nice I look and how beautiful I am. So I bought myself a pretty dress for Dubai next week.

I love catching up here, you lot always make me laugh

vixarooni · 09/03/2016 19:07

I'm late!

Vix
TTC #1
Cycle 3
CD 3

Now I'll go read!

SuchaJem · 09/03/2016 19:04

feefs oh god yes re sex when you shouldn't be having it!

Oh tiny you don't need to be sorry about that, we're here to support and help each other, and you've been a really supportive member back. If you feel you want to step back though of course that's your choice, but please don't feel you've over shared or anything like that.

Pugmummy87 · 09/03/2016 18:44

I am on a night shift tonight. I shall be a grumpy Bitch for the next couple of days then.
See you on the other side!

tinypapertiger · 09/03/2016 18:42

fx so glad your kitty came home! That's wonderful news.

Hey lovely ladies, I've been thinking about this and I'm sorry for putting such long and personal posts out there without really being asked. I realised afterwards that it could come across as interfering in other people's lives, and that's really not what I was intending. (This is a completely new thing for me, and I think it takes some practice.)

Basically I work on my own, and I think I get all caught up in the excitement of having someone to talk to during the day Blush

I've also been thinking, that in the spirit of chilling right out about all this TTC business, I might try and take a break from MN, as it takes a lot of time keeping up with the rate of news here, and I reckon I can keep my beans chilled better when I'm not thinking about any of this so much.

So I might check in here from time to time, and I may still lurk a bit when I can't help myself, but I think this is me stepping out for the most part.

I will be thinking of you all, definitely, and wishing for good news and BFNs for each and every one of you! Thank you for having me, for the advice you've given me, and for being such a lovely bunch.

xxx

Feefeefs · 09/03/2016 18:20

Starky loved the pita description! Excellent!

Glad about your babycat fx!
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Kat* your "not how I pictured it" comment made me lol. Also sex when you shouldn't be having sex can be a hit of a turn on? Blush

StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/03/2016 17:19

ever home bargains it's £1, and in b&m bargains I believe it's 99p! I can never justify paying more than £1.50 for a bottle of shampoo, mainly because im cheap!

Dh has that kind of attitude too "oh it'll happen if it happens babe! " and I was like "no, that is absolutely not what I was looking for in an answer! We'll do 9 cycles then go to the doctor and you'll get your balls examined and I'll have my fanny looked at! " He's laid back and fancy free about it! I was winding myself up a treat, since letting go slightly, im feeling better about it! I even had a bottle of cider last night even though im in the tww! living dangerously

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Evergreen15 · 09/03/2016 17:11

Jam it sucks. I know it is not a race, but you still fell awful for being last.
Jem and kat I know that OH wants to be supportive but he is not so good with words and he is a very level headed and patient person. So he doesnt worry about TTC as he is sure that it will eventually happen to us. This makes me angry (crazy woman?)
Kat you are a wise woman and a wonderful list keeper

Starky where did you buy the shampoo? There are very pricey in boots.

Hep I think I cant do the just being a couple thing as we are on FW and I just want it so much!
Lol at your convo with Doreen and AF Grin
Canters I feel the same way about happening naturally. We will see doctor in May as it will be due then.
Fishy thanks for the message. This will sound horrible but a life just with OH is not enough for me. I have always wanted kids and if I don't have them I might consider choosing to be single. We shall see what happens in the next couple of years.it would be different if we were married but after three years OH is nowhere near to proposing.

Starky I think that kind of attitude might help me as well. Drop the tempting and Ovia crap. As in, sod it I dont care anymore. And then if I get pregnant this year fine, if not I will just be on my own. I think I would resent OH and I would probably choose to be on my own. And then I would eventually be happy again. So maybe not the end of the world. Lol at just one opk to test DH's nose Grin
And now literally poasing myself with this "As far as I was concerned I'd Google diagnosed myself as infertile and had been born with no womb, I was probably a man with a vagina, that's it, I'm a transgender person with ladyparts outside and teeny man balls inside. I asked my Dh and he said "we'll, you're hairy, but I've never noticed an Adams apple, so you're probably ok" 😀"

StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/03/2016 16:23

Aww thanks you guys!
Starky fans herself with acceptance speech to stop tears of joy

Im more than happy to set up a blog, ill have to do a but of googling because I've no idea how to make one, if anyone had any pointers they'd be much appreciated!

miley how apprehensive you feeling mate? Any improvement? Sorry you're feeling so rotten, fx it goes away soon and you're feeling better! Bring on the glow, eh?! Bastard hormones!

kwick how are you today? Hope all is well!

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KatOnATinRo0f · 09/03/2016 15:42

Yayyyyyyyy for fx's babycat!!!!! Grinso happy s/he's back!!

Hmm well dtd would have to be pretty quick, functional and quiet if we do manage it. Not how I imagined conceiving my child but I didn't imagine poas twice a day either. Or naming my cervix Hugh.

LovelyFishy · 09/03/2016 15:14

Fx so glad your babycat is home! I have two moggy cats and DH and I spoil them rotten. Last night just after DH had fallen asleep TabbyPaws jumped on him for some cuddles. Needless to say he wasn't impressed! Hopefully your kitty is already back to their tricks. Grin

SuchaJem · 09/03/2016 14:06

fx thank goodness your little cat is home :)

canters hahahah at "that twatting man"! WTF is the point of humous without pitta though - agreed

Yes please to starky writing a blog! Sign me up!

islandgirl99 · 09/03/2016 13:56

kwick thanks for the recommendation, I downloaded the book first thing this morning and am already impressed. I'm also glad I'd only just started taking the royal jelly, that's definitely one less supplement.... although I've already ordered the other stuff it recommends to replace them. Hope things are progressing well for you just now.

starky you should (or do you already?!) write for a living, between the stories about your DH who would ensure you'd never run out of material and the explanation of pita (I was also confused feefs) you've had me in stitches.

hep love the description of the month, I'm currently in my "SP / don't poas" phase

ever big hugs, sounds like you're really going through it.

FXSkip · 09/03/2016 13:55

Lol canters I thought ltb meant Landlords and Tenants Board, as in you are going to evict him, which is essentially what you are saying anyway!! I agree, I am sure it is more likely to happen, if it is going to happen, when I have just booked a ridiculously expensive activity holiday - I'll end up going with morning sickness. If it doesn't happen, at least I haven't put my life on hold.

HepKestrel · 09/03/2016 13:53

fx yey for your babycat!
you must be relieved.
sucha i'll bookmark that page for later ....

Canters15 · 09/03/2016 13:49

Starky, I am dying at the idea of you having teensy man balls inside!

Such, that article made me feel loads better. I am the worlds biggest hypochondriac so the logical part of my brain acknowledges that of course I would think I was infertile, because why assume a happy outcome for anything?!

Fx, I too have deleted ovibitch. I think I'm going to try and stop opks too and just get back to enjoying sex with DH- ironically when I was shagging all the time and not thinking about pregnancy on honeymoon is when I conceived, maybe there's a lesson to be learnt here!

Dh did the shopping this week and the twatting man bought houmous but no pitta. Ltb?!

FXSkip · 09/03/2016 13:39

Morning all, ever sounds like you had a cathartic discussion with OH. What, if any, were his feelings?

I now have 2 real life TTC buddies, both in very different stages of life to me, but I still don't feel comfortable discussing what I discuss here with them for some reason.

I am still temping, and will OPK for one more month but I am more or less abandoning Ovibitch. Expecting AF to show up by next week, 100% sure I am out. For me, IVF is not an option, under any circumstances, so if it doesn't happen then it just doesn't happen. I will go in for tests in January next year if it doesn't happen, just to find out why. I am very grateful to my yoga practice for teaching me equanimity

In other news, my little babycat came home today GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

SuchaJem · 09/03/2016 13:26

hep totally feel your pain re cat walking on boobs! Max likes to do this too. It kills!

starky totally with you on now putting 'pregnancy' symptoms down to my body just being my body. It makes all kinds of sensations and wind and twinges all the time. It's only when you start looking for it it becomes this tantalising signs!

canters totally agreed on that being a normal thing to think. Someone shared this article with me the other day, it sums it up nicely
www.bustle.com/articles/61246-worried-about-infertility-even-though-youre-young-and-have-never-tried-to-conceive-youre-not-the

Defo got a positive OPK this am. Glad I stayed at home to DTD, fingers crossed Hugh is letting Doreen get a look in 🙄

tinypapertiger · 09/03/2016 12:59

Lol at your explanation of pita - thanks starky ! Obviously I meant the former here.

StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/03/2016 12:43

feef either a delicious unleaven Arabic bread which is lovely with hummus. Or 'Pain In The Arse' 😊

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 09/03/2016 12:41

ever I've been trying really hard to not pay attention to ovia and cycle dates. No opk's this month (apart from the one to test dh's nose) and I've found it much more pleasant. I thought I'd struggle, but it seems on the face of it to have been a bit easier.

Im not being negative about it all as such, but just making the assumption that it won't happen this cycle has chilled me slightly. I'll be gutted when I start getting pms symptoms, but I've been putting less stock in the 'noticing' of things iykwim. So last cycle I had a bubbly tummy, cramps from 5 dpo etc, as soon as something happened, I'd be googling it thinking this was it. This cycle, I've just out the things I've noticed down to my body being my body doing body things! Recognising that everything isn't a symptom and if I keep convincing myself that they are, ill end up going potty! Flowers

kat I think you'll kick yourself if you don't do a couple of opk's and at least try to sneak some dtd in while you're away.

tiny that's what Dh is like. He's happy to ttc, but he's also 100% happy if we never have any as long as we've got each other.

canters I think it's natural to have that sneaky feeling. I have the exact same one of the 'what if it's me, what if I'm the whatever % that can't' my mind went wild when nothing happened after cycle 2.

As far as I was concerned I'd Google diagnosed myself as infertile and had been born with no womb, I was probably a man with a vagina, that's it, I'm a transgender person with ladyparts outside and teeny man balls inside. I asked my Dh and he said "we'll, you're hairy, but I've never noticed an Adams apple, so you're probably ok" 😀

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