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Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP

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FXSkip · 14/11/2016 12:29

Calling all clomid-ers, OPK-ers, temp-ers and anyone else on the TTC Bus.

We are long past cervix prodding (in fact we know where it is at any given time just by closing our eyes) and we have ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar. We don't do baby dust, or baby-dancing, we just keep legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX) We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate, but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face. You get kwick-cake if you behave, and talked down from the ledge when you need it.

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share....

Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP
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Starmist · 30/11/2016 20:55

Jam sorry about your argument but I'm glad to hear things are better now. I'm due 17th Dec, thanks for doing a list. Hope you get home soon!

Kwick I am also partial to Ant & Dec (tho Dec is my fave). Btw whenever I put on my slippers or eat some pineapple I now think of you!

Alexia I'm sorry you're having a tough day Flowers keep strong lovey, it will happen xx

Oh my god Mrs & Wanting congrats!!!!! StarStar Eeeeek we are so lucky right now, hope more BFPs will be coming soon.

Happy birthday Mouse hope you've had a lovely day.

Londonjam · 30/11/2016 19:37

Hugs alexia Flowerssorry you're feeling low, I can't imagine how painful it must be to get your hopes up like that and lose it. I hope it's not long until you get your sticky BFP and it will make all of this heartache go away.

Kwick there is a big world out there of ttcers we are but a few, there is plenty of room for our BFP s too. PMA Cake

Having one of the worst journeys home of my life.. it's been an hour and half on one bus so far.. still nowhere near. Practising slow breathing but want to scream..

sk1pper · 30/11/2016 19:31

Gee/Miw - well all be testing/awaiting AF around the same time in December. I don't know about you but this cycle will be difficult if it's a fail. Sad

Mouse - happy belated birthday, hope its been a good one xx

Tenner - oooh what are your London plans? Evoking Sod's law seems like a very good idea!

Alexia - I can't imagine how you're feeling, especially with the amount of BFPs that have just rolled in. I know it's hard, but you will get there. You will. Remember, don't think about what has or hasnt happened, think about what's yet to happen, focus on that. Stay strong xx

Kwick - I am rooting for you still, you are a champion pineapple eater and foot warming expert.

kwick · 30/11/2016 19:09

Should read "I love yoga"!!

kwick · 30/11/2016 19:08

Way to go mrs!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! StarStarStar

music your poor finger!!! So sorry the pineapple was the culprit!!

This morning I was chanting in sanskrit as a way to calm me. I live Yoga and around the time of my BFP in March I found a class that worked time wise but the MC threw me and I know it is silly but I did not want to explain to the teacher at the time.

OMG wanting!!!! Congrats to you too!!! StarStarStar

Haha sk1pper unfortunately not... I nearly threw up this morning but this is down to a coughing fit/stress. I did have some boobage ache at the weekend but that seems to have dissipated... do 4 consecutive BFNs count?

Happy Birthday mouse!!! Cake

Cannot help you there geeup have had no chukka-chukka for 9 years!!!

Alexia remember: you are in perfect time

Fanks for all warm wishes I am desperately hoping we have not met our BFP quota!

miwelaisjacydo · 30/11/2016 18:55

Well done 👍 Mrs G! Yay

Penblwydd Hapus moose 🎁Happy birthday

My next AF due 23ish or December

MouseLove · 30/11/2016 17:14

Thanks ladies for the birthday wishes. Had a lovely day. Got lots of nice things. Me and DH had a massive conversation over lunch about TTC and turns out he's already told his friend lol. BUT I'm feeling so happy and positive about the next few months of trying. Think we're going to relax a lot more at least until our wedding anniversary in June. Dream come true would be preggers or have a little one by next Christmas but we're being really realistic that my health issues need to be more of a focus and taken into consideration.

I still can't believe we've had 3 BFP this past week!! It felt like we needed some. So happy for you ladies.

Oh and I spent a lot in the nespresso shop. Grin

HepKestrel · 30/11/2016 14:45

I'm ok alexia still have my wobbles Smile

I had lots of baby cuddle time at the weekend which was lovely and bittersweet at the same time.

LSFX for you kwick

WantingBaby1 · 30/11/2016 14:03

Thanks ladies! Hope you don't mind if I lurk for a while whilst I get my head about this bfp business!

Happy birthday mouse! Enjoy lots of coffee. Decaf ain't all that.

alexia I'm so sorry you're feeling down Flowers I don't think anyone can say anything to make you feel better, but know we're thinking of you.

AlexiaB · 30/11/2016 13:54

Thanks Hep FlowersFlowers Hope you're okay xx

HepKestrel · 30/11/2016 13:04

Flowers alexia

my opks weren't great this month, look after yourself, you don't necessarily ovulate at the same day each month.

AlexiaB · 30/11/2016 12:53

Huge congratulations Mrs and Wanting - that's amazing news! Star How fab to be upduffed on cycle 2! Stuff dreams are made of Grin

Happy Birthday Mouse CakeCake

Kwick so sorry about the bfns lovey, I hope there's still time for you to pull one out the bag! You deserve this!

Hey Music! I only took it cd 2-6. You take it for 5 days at the beginning of your cycle either days 2-6, 3-7, 5-9 usually. I hope you get your dream no.1 choice on the list but if not I hope your LP is longer this cycle. It's added stress having to worry about that isn't it? Why can't it just be a normal length? Surely not too much to ask!

Feeling even more sad today that my babe didn't stick around Sad This struggle is real and shit. I'm on cd12 and my opks have been rubbish so far. Last month I had a positive on cd11! We couldn't dtd last night as hubby has hurt his bloody knee which is stressing me out as FW is going to be soon (I hope!). Wanted to do SMEP again but doubt that's happening now.

MrsG280516 · 30/11/2016 12:27

Yep do it Tenner I only bought spa day gift vouchers on Friday and they run out in 6 months, so looks like no sauna/steam room or hot tub for me! Sod's law I'm telling you!

geeup · 30/11/2016 12:11

Happy birthday mouse Cake
And thanks jem and kav. Music and candles it is (and maybe a new bullet - blast one not quite doing it anymore Blush). Just so hard in the week when you can't really be arsed! My horny 21 year old self would be horrified!

YouOweMeATenner · 30/11/2016 12:07

Happy birthday mouse and congrats wanting
This is amazing!

I'm about to book myself cheap flights to London for September with the hopes that I can't use them because I'll either be too pregnant to fly or will have a wee babe who needs me.

For the log, I'm due AF on 4th Dec.

Musicgrrl · 30/11/2016 11:42

Happy birthday mouse Coffee away! Brew

I did put myself down for testing at the end of this week. Now I really can't work out why! When If AF comes she is due on Saturday when I am staying at my Mum's without DH and going to a family get together. Yay! But as that will only be 8dpo there will not be any testing. I have a wish list of outcomes this month, in order of preference:

  1. No AF on Saturday and a BFP a few days later (I can dream!)
  2. No AF on Saturday but AF at a later date which would mean my LP had increased (the later the better up to the point where I end up convincing myself I'm pregnant when I'm not).
  3. AF on Saturday but I have no emotional meltdown and go on to thoroughly enjoy the day with my family and if possible no delayed meltdown on Sunday either.

Things I don't want:

  1. AF on Saturday and a full blown breakdown in front of my mum who doesn't know we are TTC.
  2. AF earlier than Saturday which would mean LP had shortened.

I'll obviously keep you guys fully appraised of what I end up with!

HepKestrel · 30/11/2016 11:01

Happy birthday mouse ! CakeCake

MrsG280516 · 30/11/2016 10:57

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Mouseeeee happy birthday to youuuu! CakeCake

kavanaughkj · 30/11/2016 10:38

Ooh yes, meant to say, happy birthday Mouse! Cake Flowers Wine Grin

Miranda234 · 30/11/2016 10:34

Happy Birthday mouse hope you have a lovely day Smile

kavanaughkj · 30/11/2016 10:31

FXSkip, you made me laugh - sounds similar to what the sister in law said when she found out. "Oh, so you ARE having sex then!?"

Hmm um, no, I thought I'd take a leaf out of Mary's book and wait for the Angel Gabriel to pay me a visit ... he turned up a month earlier than expected, too!

I'm sure she was joking but a funny thing to say - it ISN'T always easy and I was timing it right!!

I never liked to be rushed around TTC either, just put unnecessary pressure on. Jam's suggestion about music is good - I liked candlelight too :-) also have a silver bullet that works wonders Blush

Binkybunny13 · 30/11/2016 10:26

Massive congrats wanting and mrsg- terrific news Smile

HepKestrel · 30/11/2016 10:23

omg !!!! congrats wanting and mrsG !!!!

you wait ages for a bfp, then three come along at once !!!!!!

Londonjam · 30/11/2016 10:21

mouse you really do love your coffee Grin

gee I say it every time but I do enjoy a good sexy playlist. Spotify have some decent ones I think. This month we made extra time and said we wouldn't rush it, it was a lot more enjoyable.

Lol fxskip thankgoodness the beeb are there to remind you to get on it Wink

Awww August babies

geeup · 30/11/2016 10:08

Wow. Congrats kav, mrsg and wanting. Really really pleased for you and reminding myself hard that there's no limit to the number of bfps god's giving out and we could all be next.
Jem - I'm due 20th Dec (hope the witch is gone in time for a Xmas bonk or doesn't come at all of course!).
Day 7 and trying to think of something to liven up our ttc sex this FW. Think we're both sick to the back teeth of DTD so need something to spice things up. Ideas? Porn isn't really our thing (no judgement - like it on my own!) but otherwise we might probably be game.