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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 19/12/2016 10:51

Hi all, we are planning on TTC in the new year. Before that I want to get a bit healthier lose three stone and generally be in the best shape possible to get pregnant and run around after a baby. Is anyone else in the same boat? Would you be up for a little thread to keep us all on track? Planning on doing a dry January as a kick start and then will be dragging my arse to the gym after Christmas as well. Very open to suggestion and ideas to shift the bulge. Would be good to have a few buddies though. Anyone fancy joining in?

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HeyJupiter · 13/01/2017 18:47

Ohh buzz have fun with the wedding planning! I never thought I was a wedding person until I got engaged. We had relatively small wedding (registry office and pub) but somehow lots of organising was still needed. Loved it. Enjoy.

HeyJupiter · 13/01/2017 18:45

Holly will have everything crossed for you! Good luck. Keep us posted.

Good work Red, the best way to spend an afternoon Grin

My weird symptoms have settled down today which is almost a bit disappointing as was hoping they were potentially pregnancy related. I'm only 4DPO though so would be a bit mad to be feeling that symptomatic already. Still cramping a bit but do think that's to do with new healthy diet. I'm trying not to get too obsessed with it all but also know I am going to be really disappointed if and when AF comes. Time moves very slowly in the 2ww.

confusedat23 · 13/01/2017 18:22

Awhhh Grumpy don't worry about crying at work!... i get so frustrated sometimes i cry... this afternoon i had a massive go at my boss about uniform i literally lost it and it was undignified and unjustified! Infact people even laughed at me! Blush if I am not preggo i've deffo got a nasty AF coming! Lol

Awhhh yay! Babydust for you red!

When are you testing Holly? and how can DH just invite someone to stay until Monday!?!?

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/01/2017 18:14

Holly keep us posted we are all v excited

Heyitsholly · 13/01/2017 18:07

I usually feel bloated but dont. Unfortunately our univited guest is staying till monday so not best timing if it is positive

I bough asdas 2 early detection for 3.50 first response were reduced to £6 in there

May do this weekend and keep it a secret till the guest leaves

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/01/2017 17:49

Thanks Jupiter I'm off to meet DH now for a date night dinner out so that's making me feel better!

Ooh red could you have conceived or are you still being careful?

Redpony1 · 13/01/2017 16:25

Thanks for the reassurance everyone!!

My lunch date was lovely, ended in going home and DTD Blush Grin

HeyJupiter · 13/01/2017 16:13

Oh Grumpy so sorry you're having a rubbish day! We've all been there with the crying don't worry. It's okay. Sometimes just have to let it out. Sending a hug Flowers

Red don't worry lovely, it will fall off when you at least expect it. The scales are always a nightmare, all it takes is one meal with a bit more salt etc to retain a bit more water and the numbers can skew. Hope you had a happy anniversary lunch!

Holly wow how incredibly exciting! Do you normally get a whiff of AF a few days before it's due?

mummy you poor thing! Take care, sending healing vibes.

More snow here, had to cancel my home visits... relaxing admin day :)

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/01/2017 16:09

+acne
Jeez

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/01/2017 16:07

I cried at work! If this is what normal monthly PMT is like I'm going back on the pill! SO EMBARRASSING Blush

confusedat23 · 13/01/2017 15:58

Thats ok Mummy you don't have to be excited if you are TTC first! My advise would be to plan as much as you can first and then relax until a few months before the wedding... you can't really do too much after the initial planning until its closer to the day anyways!

Mummyme87 · 13/01/2017 15:36

Me and DP are engaged but I can't get excited about a wedding at all! Not interested in wedding stuff, maybe I will be after we have another baby 🤔

HbH04 · 13/01/2017 15:34

I totally want another wedding!!

Back to back should be fine confused it's off the scalp

confusedat23 · 13/01/2017 14:33

Not bad Mummy I think your + will probs be tomorrow if not this evening

confusedat23 · 13/01/2017 14:30

oooo Buzz I have never heard that so I am really hoping it is true! It's not the working out I find hard its the eating and drinking well... I have cut all fizzy out completely and only 1 tea. It's so hard!!

Also talking wedding stuff is amazing!! I wish I could have another wedding just so I could plan it all again!

Mummyme87 · 13/01/2017 14:14

Rubbish photo, can't get camera to focus properly. I usually do an OPK middle of the day and evening if I can. Last two days both were practically non existent, so this is a change. I'll be forcing myself to dtd tonight anyhow regardless of how shit I'm feeling. Out for dinner tonight for my birthday so a few glasses of prosecco should help me along 😂😂

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buzzmoon · 13/01/2017 14:02

What's everyone got planned for the weekend? :) I'm going to my friends tonight to talk about wedding stuff ☺️

buzzmoon · 13/01/2017 14:02

Happy Friday everyone! Been so busy with work I'm so looking forward to the weekend!

Well done on everyone's weight losses, I'm the same though haven't managed to lose a thing :( I've heard that this weeks efforts will be next weeks loss though, and I didn't have a very good week last week so hopefully it will be true and reflected next week! So don't worry! Also, you're doing a lot of exercise so it could be muscle!

Had no idea about hair dye! Seems there are so so many things you have to be careful of straight away

confusedat23 · 13/01/2017 13:48

Mummy can you post a pic? The surge tends to happen very quick so i would do one again this evening to make sure

Mummyme87 · 13/01/2017 13:44

Did an OPK today and wasn't dark enough to be positive but darker than the last two days. Think I will ovulate on Monday so looking on track

TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 13/01/2017 13:09

Aww red don't worry. I'm sure you'll get a whoosh soon. I've been making very slow progress this week. Official weigh in on Monday so hoping will see an improvement by then.

Yes it an indoors ski slope at the Mall of the Emirates - didn't have the best time today. I fell over three times and they put me in a group of 11 people so had hardly any time with instructor. He wasn't very constructive and just kept saying I was doing it wrong or going too fast etc. Feel completely crap about it now but hey ho we're only learning. Hopefully next time will be better!

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confusedat23 · 13/01/2017 12:49

Red I understand... my shred and healthy eating has not moved anything yet! Its so unmotivating but we will both do it! Plus it could be to do with this ridiculous bloating we have!!

HB do you think they would do back to back bleach?

Holly did you buy some?!? superdrug early detection (highly rated by mn users) are on sale atm 2 for £5 so i'm going to get some at the weekend I think!

Thanks Mummy i think I am just gonna have to go for it

Mummyme87 · 13/01/2017 12:28

Confused, I used to have platinum hair with a full head of highlights. Once you've had a few full heads, it becomes like a block

Heyitsholly · 13/01/2017 12:18

Confused ive just been to buy some on my lunch Shock ill wait a few more days as not many symptoms.
Im an occupational therapist.

Enjoy the meal. Sometimes fat in makes you loose it. Sw says a minimum of 5 syns a day or you will have reduced weightloss as your body holds on to it!

HbH04 · 13/01/2017 12:12

Happy anniversary red don't be down... Sometimes weight is misleading! One of my clients was pleased that she'd only put on a pound at Christmas but her PT did the measurements and she'd but on 10cm!! Muscle heavier than fat so maybe you've exchanged bad weight for good!
confused get them to do 9% bleach foils with blonding cream ash and should be still nice & bright!

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