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Thread 18 TTC#1 We have cats, courgettes AND cake

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AliceScarlett · 31/08/2016 09:43

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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Si1ver · 15/09/2016 21:51

Good luck tomorrow hep I'll be thinking of you. I how it goes quickly and painlessly for you.

I'm so sorry it ended like this.

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 21:38

right..... need to pack my hospital bag ...Confused

DogMadDaisy · 15/09/2016 19:45

Just catching up on the board game bit of the thread:

  • Fungi is a fun card based game
  • DH and i really like pandemic. We tried to get the MIL to play it a couple of years ago at Christmas and it was a disaster, she was sooo bored
  • also recommend love letter as a quick game
On the subject of computer games: Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle have been remastered. DH and i played them over the summer for a bit of nostalgia
DogMadDaisy · 15/09/2016 19:32

kwick - your day at work sounds like a nightmare! i hope it isn't like that all the time. I hear you re new job. Summer is my least stressful time of year so was hoping it would help things along...

DogMadDaisy · 15/09/2016 19:28

Alexia - thanks for the link, will take a look at Create!

hep - can you add me to the bus for 14/10? argh that feels like ages away

Just opened a nice bottle of Wine. DH is away with work so more for me! Got to make the most of AF. Took it all out on DH this morning via passive aggressive texts (my forte) because he said "he thinks everything will be ok". I do hope it will be but hate the disappointment each month. I have spent a lot of time putting other people first and now i selfishly want my time to come.
There - rant over (for now)

kwick · 15/09/2016 18:30

binky your DH story made me cry... He sounds lovely.

lovely hang in there!

Absolutely shattered, still sans lunch... Desperate for food!!! Have another early start tomorrow (4.30am) and then my afternoon of skiving has been scrapped as when I land back in Blighty have back to back calls for the rest of the day....

sk1pper · 15/09/2016 17:41

Lovely - I've read a lot about spotting in early pregnancy. Mainly when I've been trying to distinguish AF symptoms from pg symptoms. Brown spotting is absolutely fine because brown means it's old blood. I know what you mean though, is probably be freaking out too despite this knowledge.

LovelyFishy · 15/09/2016 17:39

Thanks Nicky. I think it has finally sunk in, except I had a tiny bit of brown spotting earlier - more obvious because I was wearing white knickers, doh! Nothing since, and while I know this can be perfectly normal I'm now quite shaken! I'm going to have to re-claim my zen, nothing to do but wait...

Binkybunny13 · 15/09/2016 17:21

Hi all, sorry have been quiet last few days.

Congrats art and thinking of you hep. Hope everyone else is hanging on in there?

I had a slight crazy episode the other day when I burst into tears on my DH when he said he was too tired to DTD..he was very patient with me but also reminded me that he loves me, and that even if we could never have a baby he would have a wonderful life with me. Which I guess was a bit of a wake up call- I hadn't thought how i might make him feel a bit shit with all the baby focus, like I'd only married him for his juices!

So, am now in the 2ww but didn't DTD in FW as much as I'd hoped so realistically think I'm out this cycle. But hoping to be a bit more composed next one.. Wink

Good luck to all imminently testing! X

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 16:33

ooh skip ! keep us posted

sk1pper · 15/09/2016 16:19

I've just had a call from clear view to do that clinical trial they are offering on the conception forum. I'm going to give it a go, you get some kit to track your ovulation during the trial and then I think you get to keep it afterwards. Haven't got much to loose...except potential cross contamination by storing urine samples in my fridge. ;)

Nicky883 · 15/09/2016 15:56

Hello ladies i am back from
My lovely holiday ! Cant believe is so hot here in september!

Congratulations art ! First time
Lucky :)
Lovely i knew it wasnt progesterone it didnt make sence :) has it sinked in yet ? You really give us hope :)
Jem i know excactly how you feel when if af comes this cycle i ll be on to cycle
10 and i will book a gp appoitment
Someone mentioned create fertility i have done the female mot and i higly reccomend it we will do the sperm analysis there as well but if we do need treatment we have to go through the nhs as we can not possibly afford it

kwick · 15/09/2016 14:02

hep sorry about the chicken!! Naughty kitty!!!
Sorry about wobble - completely normal - let it out honey!

jem good guess!! The flash is my embryo going in... Who knows how it is doing, if it even exists anymore....
Sorry Flowers
Get to your GP!!!

Sorry about your MIL and AF fxskip ShockFlowers

Wow miley had her baby... Have I really been on here for more than 9 months Hmm

starky you can still award Stars!!! Hope you are enjoying things.

Welcome dogmad!

Way to go art!!!! Congratulations!!! StarStarStar

I have a maahoosive headache and am freezing and cannot do anything about either as a) am not allowed anything but paracetamol and do not have any to hand b) am not allowed to make any noise (long story) so cannot switch heating on!!! Am in such a stressy work situation I just want to runaway!!!
Note to self: I need a new job

LovelyFishy · 15/09/2016 13:14

Congratulations Art!

So had my follow-up appointment for high hormone - it was prolactin. Good news is it has actually come down a lot since my last test, nearly back in normal ranges. It would only impede ovulation if it were consistently high and won't be a problem for pregnancy.

It's so good to see so many posts from so many of you recently, thinking of you all and wishing you the best!

sk1pper · 15/09/2016 12:20

Peaches - if you run really fast, no one will have time to notice your arse. Though I'm sure you have nothing to worry about, I always admire runners when I see them no matter what shape or size they are. You'll feel great doing it and that's what counts.

Congrats art x

Peaches8Posies · 15/09/2016 10:57

Thanks ladies. Where I live there's lots of lovely green areas, parks etc... getting your stride on outside and tunning out from the world does you the world of good I think. I've just bought some rather crazy running leggings but they are soo comfy I don't even care what my arse looks like in them Grin

Si1ver · 15/09/2016 10:48

Congratulations Art I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

I'm sorry to hear that peaches that's got to be really difficult for you. I agree that the exercise will help. I always feel more emotionally stable and in control when I'm running regularly.

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 10:36

sounds like a great plan !

i have found a running shop nearby, so I hope to buy new running shoes and get started with the c25k. I hope I don't find new excuses like unflattering leggings! I'll just have to wear a big t-shirt to cover my arse!

I hope i get into it. I really like being out doors walking and cycling. I have a pouch thing to hold my phone.

Peaches8Posies · 15/09/2016 10:33

Iv been trying to get back into my exercise, just putting in my earphones and getting outside. Think it helps clear your head. One of my closest friends is coming home from down south soon which I'm looking forward to hearing has been great through all this. Think we will go out for drinks and blow off some steam. I have been super strict on booze so think a good wind down is well over due! I'm filing this one under destressing Wink.

Hope you have plenty of WineChocolate in for the weekend. Treat yourself to anything you fancy x

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 10:24

Flowers peaches

do you have any nice distractions to take your mind off it (is that even possible) you can use? new exercise/hobbies or holiday plans ?

Peaches8Posies · 15/09/2016 10:18

Morning ladies. Welcome newbies. Smile

Congrats art hope you have a nice healthy pregnancy Smile

hep hope everything goes as well as it can for you over next few days, take care of yourself x

Wow miley has had her baby StarHalo aww great news!

Nice to see you pug have been wondering how you are doing.

Yes bluebird time seems to be moving very quickly!

My due date was Nov, and as it's fast approaching and there's no new bfp in sight things are starting to feel very stressful. OH says I'm getting very up and down with my moods. Which I acknowledged as I can see myself doing it but just can't help it Sad. There are a few people around me in rl that have given birth or just about to give birth and all I can think about is that should be me. Why can't our bodies just behave and do what we want them to do Angry

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 09:40

fxskip am taking it easy. I know how you feel, I am torn between really wanting to know how all the grads are doing, wishing them well, but for my own selfishness want to avoid the thread for my own wellbeing. (o.k. I crack every now and then and peak Smile)

still just spotting. go Nil-by-Mouth at midnight.

Just hoping I can get back to being productive at work next week when I return. Everyone is fine that I am off work "ill", but I need to get back to being "enjoyably-productive", as I have been distracted for the last month.

Todays challenges:

  1. get showered+dressed
  2. think about cleaning the bathroom, and just give it a quick wipe instead
  3. go through the kitchen-catalogue and work out the design for the new kitchen.
  4. finish the pack of maltesers (for medicinal purposes you understand Wink)
FXSkip · 15/09/2016 09:24

Congrats art wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy!

Sorry everyone, I don't even know why I clicked on the link. Starky and miley will probably be running a creche by the time I have one. Its funny, this weird feeling about other peoples pregnancies. I am so happy for them, all the grads and the people IRL too, but at the same time I am just sad that I can't join in. yet, that is.

Hep how are you doing today lovely?

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 09:16

Art

don't worry ! just no more booze and no harm done.

ArtOfKnit · 15/09/2016 09:08

Thanks everyone for the good wishes. I'm sitting in the office and I feel like I'm having an outer body experience. I also feel terribly guilty as I got rip roaringly drunk and ate my body weight in Brie/Camembert and other stinky cheeses you're not supposed to eat after my negative test on Tuesday Confused