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StarkyTheDirewolf · 20/05/2016 16:51

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! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier

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. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We've got a few grads sticking around I won't leave and no question is too daft. We have opk experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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SkyLucy · 01/06/2016 22:55

I love the Gollum reference there starky!! Awesome. Kwick - thanks for the TWW tips! Interested in the 'no baths' advice...I would rather eat wasps than give up my daily baths! Do you know what the rationale for that is?

Kathrino · 01/06/2016 22:41

Ooh nice scan pic Feef! How far along are you now?

Can't believe you're 15 weeks already stark. Another month and you'll be halfway there!

StarkyTheDirewolf · 01/06/2016 22:37

Best time to do opk's is mid afternoon wing if you can so 5 hem between 12-5 pm that's when you're body is producing the most lh.

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 01/06/2016 22:36

I know ow, it's weird as balls kat ill whatapp you shortly, I lost my phone (left it in the loft his time) Dh is getting worried I'm losing my marbles buy I've always been bad with my phone as you know and I'm just getting worse! 😁 have a shag before you go under the guise of missing him? 😉

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WingingIt83 · 01/06/2016 22:35

kat yes I've tried to be as consistent as possible -always between 7 and 8pm and trying not to drink for 2 hrs before. The exceptions are cd15 where it was about 6pm and cd16 where it was about 9pm

StarkyTheDirewolf · 01/06/2016 22:31

wing I never once had ewcm. And I had an opk chart much like yours there. A positive opk just means you are producing enough lutenizing hormone to trigger a positive opk. In reality, what that means is an egg is ready to travel down your fallopian tubes and is mature enough to be released. This can be 12-72 hours from positive opk. As long as you have sperm waiting there to fertilise the egg then you're halfway there.

Dtd as much as possible over the next few days and you've given yourself a good go! Just keep shagging really! I did two (at least) opk's a day when I was working out my cycle and it helped. You can get a positive in the morning and a negative by evening. Maybe done tell him when you're ovulating? Or maybe aim to just dtd every other day from the end of af?

My cycles were long as balls and I didn't ever get a positive opk before cd 17.

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KatOnATinRo0f · 01/06/2016 22:23

Jesus, stark, how are you 16 weeks already?!? It's so crazy that it seems like time is passing so quickly for all you guys that are pregnant... You're going to have your little bubba soon and I'm still going to be over here like /waves/ still tryin' !!
How's it all going? Whatsapp me some time, yeah?

The weather was pretty poopy today here not raining just cold and very windy. I'm heading up to Coventry for the weekend (annoyingly without DH right in the middle of ISW and fertility score of 10 according to the Bitch) so probably me out for another month!

To the last person who posts OPKs (sorry I'm on my phone and I forgot to look at the poster's name) ... Have you been doing the OPKs at roughly the same time of day, and at similar hydration levels? I think that's where it can get a bit squiffy as I just did them when I could and didn't factor in water cups of tea etc so probably why you can sometimes get funny results.

WingingIt83 · 01/06/2016 22:04

Ok ladies, need your opinions as i'm having a bit of a paddy.

This is my first month opking and hence didn't really know when I was ovulating. 28 day cycle so assumed day 14ish. Started to dtd from cd10/11 but DH getting occasional performance anxiety which has been a bit frustrating for both of us. Haven't dtd since Sunday morning (cd15) and I was beginning to think I wasn't going to ovulate as no positive opk but then yesterday I thought I got a positive and confirmed again today (see pic) but....no EWCM? If yesterday was the first positive then I ovulated at some point today presumably? It's the lack of EWCM (or any type really) that's confusing me. ..how long have I really got left of FW?
Tried to dtd tonight but dh couldn't finish the job, he's putting too much pressure on himself and its frustrating for me as it's out of my control :-(

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Feefeefs · 01/06/2016 21:50

Also don't take our good weather Kat! Glasgow needs its 2 weeks of summer Smile

Feefeefs · 01/06/2016 21:49

Hi everyone! Hope all is going well. Have gotten terrible at mumsnet lately as exhausted! But forgot to share scan here it was lovely.

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 01/06/2016 19:13

I'm good thanks kwick and kath 15 weeks today, that feels weird and easing slightly Into acceptance that there's a cub in there. I was trialling talking out loud to it the baby but it came over a bit 'filthy hobbitses, it's our precious' when I tried so I think me and Spud will just stick to telekinesis for now!

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Kathrino · 01/06/2016 18:59

I've just hastily put my feet under a blanket...

Hello Starky, always lovely to see you (or, in other words, pleeeeaaaasssseeee don't leave us). How are you getting on?

kwick · 01/06/2016 18:44

starky I was just going to ask after you! Please DO NOT abandon us!!!!!

Okay so here is my list of 2ww tips - which I have stolen from here, there & everywhere!

  • never forget the power of "I am" and keep on with PMA
  • lay off milk if you upped intake for egg quality/growth
  • buy a ripe pineapple, peel and divide into 5. Eat a fifth from day of IUI, for 5 days.
  • dose up on cayenne pepper (I mix a quantity with scrambled eggs and swallow as I hate the stuff)
  • no baths until after 2ww
  • keep your feet and kidneys warm at all times
  • laugh a lot
  • get loads of rest

snowdoggy I am keeping everything crossed for you!!!

StarkyTheDirewolf · 01/06/2016 18:31

Good luck snow got all my fingers and toes crossed for you mate!

How is everyone? Hello newbies! Sorry I've not been around much, I feel like I'm intruding! Good luck to all those going into the ISW ! Three cheers for Hugh and Doreen! Who's next to test?

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Snowdog37 · 01/06/2016 18:25

Yes please kwick I'll happily take any advice! All I've been told is no heavy exercise, eat well, rest well, and don't take pregnancy tests before 12dpiui as they'll be positive due to the trigger! I'm really excited about the IUI. It's that optimism you get the first time you try something new, before several failures jades you. 😜😝😖😄 dh and I have the day off tomorrow so after the IUI we will go get a (probably boozy) lunch, then enjoy an afternoon at home together.
The trigger is already causing cramps and bloating, I really hope I don't ovulate too early! He said 36+ hours is the norm.

SuchaJem · 01/06/2016 18:14

Hello mi how are you? We've had lots of new joiners but not enough bfps of late! The latest grads were ni and vix I think.

Wow gut health really is important! An added complication to consider Hmm I'm losing track of all the rules! Better have a glass of Wine I reckon Halo

kwick · 01/06/2016 18:12

snowdoggy best of luck with IUI. Let me know if you want me to list out 2ww suggestions?

Kathrino · 01/06/2016 13:32

I read a really interesting article in the NY Times a couple of years ago about the importance of gut health particularly for those with auto immune and/or inflammatory conditions. I'd guess that also links to TTC. Must stock up on probiotics!

Good to see you snowdog and lots of luck for tomorrow, I hope it all goes to plan!

I've reached the point in the day when I'm really bored at work and considering going out to Boots to buy a stick to pee on just to liven up the afternoon. Must resist temptation!

Rosey135 · 01/06/2016 13:22

I work in a wholefood shop so I'm always updated on the latest food trends, we have coconut kefir in the shop which I've been trying to keep up with and sauerkraut, I have bouts of ibs so try lots of things to keep my gut healthy. I've just started taking folic acid as I feel I should be doing something and I've cut down on drinking except for my birthday week before last.

I've been trying to keep things regular with my OH as apparently that helps keep healthy swimmers and I want us to feel like close and it not just be about ttc but that's not always easy especially as I feel way more horny when I'm fertile (makes sense)

Snowdog37 · 01/06/2016 13:20

Just realized I haven't been on here in ages! Missed lots so will read up later. I had my hcg trigger last night after getting a nice fat follicle on Clomid, and a bonus medium sizer that might mature in time. Having IUI tomorrow morning. Fingers and toes and everything crossed!

Peaches8Posies · 01/06/2016 13:18

Yeh marmite definitely is. There is a lot of research at the moment about behaviour disorders being controlled through proper gut balance. So much of our food has become over processed and I think we are just starting to understand the issues. Need to try the co op kefir drink. Sauerkraut is a great source too. This being healthy malarkey is hard work Grin

marmitetoast1 · 01/06/2016 13:12

I can concur on gut health too! I had a really bad bout of ibs last year with other related health issues and the thing that really seemed to help me get it back under control was eating foods with lots of good bacteria for my gut - full fat natural yoghurt (low fat yoghurt is full of so many horrible things and loads of sugar!) and also homemade sauerkraut. Apparently you should try and eat different types of probiotics so not just from one type eg yoghurt. So things like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir etc too. There's a lot of interesting research out there into it and how your gut health affects basically everything else on your body too! I saw last week actually that coop are now selling a live cultured kefir drink so it must be catching on!

Peaches8Posies · 01/06/2016 10:36

Another glorious day here again kat im sending happy sun vibes to you as I type Smile

pigsbum we hardly ever get it this good so it would be rude not to enjoy it Smile

kath yes to strong swimmers, and hearthy sticky eggs! We need you!

sucha long story but I had loads health issues last couple of yrs and this resulted in me being on some really strong antibiotics. I ended up with loads of other issues I just couldn't understand e.g had several bouts of tonsillitis and thrush. I stared researching this and found out loads about how your gut bacteria controlling soo much of what goes on inside your body. I took a lot of supplements to get back on track but I stopped once ttc plus they are really expensive. Im not a big dairy eater but now eat a good natural yogurt and try and have milk everyday. Low fat yogurts are horrendous when you realise what is in them! Won't buy them again. kwick most many middle eastern and Asian countries squat to poop and have very few of the issues we have with regards to digestive and bowl health. We may all have to adopt the stool at the loo approach Smile

moose Glasgow is a lovely city (not that I'm biased haha) plus the shopping is amazing!

miwelaisjacydo · 01/06/2016 10:12

Hello everyone been away for a little while xxx just wanted to say hello what have I missed?

Kathrino · 01/06/2016 09:56

Good luck for all those heading into ISW. Let's hope for some strong and happy swimmers!

I'm CD28 / 13 DPO today and zero symptoms of anything much. Pretty sure AF is going to rock up tomorrow bang on schedule.