Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

Original poster

Destination conception ... route PMA.

981 replies

Hippychic79 · 22/01/2017 14:32

Ok so I am bravely attempting to set up a new thread for anyone tTC.
Plug in your stats ...
Share the highs of your journey
Limit the lows - yes it's a challenging time but being negative gets you down.
I'm thinking positivity breeds positivity and positive thinking gets positive results -
It may take some of us a little longer than others ... but does that matter? I think not.

New rules - instead of saying af due ... we say bfp due ...

So here goes ... my stats
Age 38
Cycle 3
Bfp due 14/02

OP posts:
Thread gallery
138
ArchiesMamaBird · 09/02/2017 10:33

Morning ladies Smile

Charley I'm so sorry and so gutted for you if this is AF. I'm on CD3 now so we might be entering the FW around the same time this month, so we'll keep each other going with lots of PMA Smile

Hippy We've all got our FX for you and your BFP now so you'd better not disappoint Wink

I'm feeling a lot more positive now, and so looking forward to my FW in a few weeks

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 09/02/2017 09:55

Awww thanks Charley … I know what you mean though, the PMA on this thread which everyone has contributed to has kept me sane too. Last cycle I wasn’t even in with a chance because I didn’t dtd in fw, but the cycle before I crashed so hard, I’m surprised I didn’t end up in intensive care for a few weeks  I’m genuinely and truly very very very grateful that you’ve all come on board with the PMA… that’s not to say we can’t moan now and again … anyone with af especially on day 1 is more than entitled to wallow and moan. I just got a bit fed up on some of the other threads because they occasionally get very negative (even when they haven’t got af), and they’re so busy its easy for people to get ignored…. I kind of knew that by setting up a PMA thread, not everyone would buy into it and therefore it would be more intimate and friendly.

Thank you for overwhelming confidence that you’ll see a strong BFP from me on Saturday … I’m not convinced either way mate to be honest. I’m just trying (and failing) to keep a level head …. I never envisaged being this consumed by TTC!

I think Salem has a busy week at work – I believe she is a teacher…. Think it’s half term next week so hopefully she’ll be back on here more often.

How’s everyone else doing today?

xxx

OP posts:
Charley2016 · 09/02/2017 09:21

Aw hippy don't be silly! If anything your PMA has been the only thing keeping me sane. I was an absolute loony last cycle. I spotted every symptom and crashed so hard when AF came. I'm obviously a little upset, but nothing last last month! Thank you so much for all of your happiness, it's really been a totally different month. I'm 100% on board with the PMA still for you and fully expect a beautiful BFP pic from you on Saturday!

I've noticed Salem hasn't been around.., I hope she's ok x

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 09/02/2017 09:10

FlowersCakeWine I'm soooooooooooo sorry Charley .... im gutted for you.... it's weird - I feel everyone else's disappointment when the witch arrives .... I really thought this PMA lark would net lots of bfp's and I'm feeling like I've let you all down.... that said ... PMA ... I'm confident it will happen ... spring is just round the corner and I think it's a much easier time for our bodies to conceive ... warmer weather, more energy etc etc.
I will refrain until Saturday minimum and in the meantime will keep you posted xxx

OP posts:
Charley2016 · 09/02/2017 09:03

Well I've just had bright red blood Sad expecting full AF today now.

Eek hippy, you've had a fair few 26 day cycles so that's super excited you got to that today. I would try (I know, I know haha) to hold out testing until Saturday and then I think you'll get a nice strong BFP that you can show the other half Wink

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 09/02/2017 09:00

Sorry that meant to say - trying so hard not to get my own hopes up :)))

OP posts:
Original poster
Hippychic79 · 09/02/2017 08:59

Morning Charley - I'm excited for you ... I'm reluctant to get your hopes up as I'm tying so hard to get my own up.... but eeeeeeek :))))). Fx for you my friend xxx
I have already had a million wee's today and have totally refrained from poas ... I'm not sure if this is the right strategy or not but I'm trying ... I'm cd26 today an since July my cycle length has been - 26, 28, 27, 29, 29, 28, 26..... so I'm on constant knicker watch from now!
My cm is same as yours ... White and not too much ... have to go looking for it if you know what I mean :) yesterday it was white and wet creamy ... sorry tmi
Xxx

OP posts:
Charley2016 · 09/02/2017 08:41

Thanks for the reassurance everyone. No bleeding this morning. Checked my CM and there's hardly any there but what is there is still white. I just can't possibly get my head round it maybe being implantation. It's strange when you're so used to seeing any pink/red and assuming it's AF. I've never had spotting before my period before, but then I wouldn't ever have noticed it without the mad nicker watch because there was so little of it. I also still don't have any backache. Suppose I will know one way or another today... hopefully! Smile

The symptom spotting made me giggle! I'm so glad I'm not the only one. Rose I've heard of a few stories of men getting sympathy sickness so you never know Wink I think rashes, itching etc can all be down to the increase in hormones and temperature so maybe not so crazy ladies!

MrsB you've done amazing not testing. Hippy did you still hold out too?

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 09/02/2017 06:23

Happy Thursday you beautiful ladies xxx

Destination conception ... route PMA.
Destination conception ... route PMA.
Destination conception ... route PMA.
OP posts:
Original poster
Hippychic79 · 09/02/2017 06:19

Rose - I can't see why you can't count those as symptoms - they're no less crazy than mine, Moo's and Charley's :)) nausea envy made me laugh although on a serious note I hope your dh is feeeling better xxx

Mrsb - I think your patience is rubbing off on me ... fx you xxx

OP posts:
Moo31 · 08/02/2017 22:58

Rose the big toe on my left foot was itchy last month - convinced myself it was an early pg symptom!

And yes I have got into the bad habit of doing a test the morning after my period just to make sure!

mrsbarnettsbaby · 08/02/2017 21:57

Cd57 for me. No idea when I o'd as my temp up and down and I've never had a positive opk (although I haven't really bothered with them much this cycle). So not sure if it could be ib or af. Boobs killing still I might add! Will test a week on Sunday if no AF before then.

EMHW123 · 08/02/2017 21:44

rose is that right?! If so I may need to test now! 😂😳😳

Roseandbee · 08/02/2017 21:43

Well I've been having a long hard think. And I've decided I'm definitely pregnant as I've been having fits of giggles when I'm trying to go to sleep and I popped into see my mum and I swear she kept looking at my belly.
Don't know if I can't count this one as it's most probably not a pregnancy symptom when it's not you, but my husband randomly threw up yesterday morning, I was so jealous, lol
Charley a bit of bleeding around the time of your period can be normal too. Like they often say if you've had a strangely light period then it could be pregnancy, some women even have a normal one?! I answered someone's post who sed they had some light bleed at AF time & it turns out they got a bfp

Charley2016 · 08/02/2017 21:36

Oh and last months crazy symptom was a twitch under my left eye for like a week Confused and yes I googled it haha A LOT!

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 08/02/2017 21:30

What's your craziest symptom rose? Xxx

OP posts:
Original poster
Hippychic79 · 08/02/2017 21:29

You never know Charley ... your not fully out till the witch shows ... and good work for not poas ... what's the bets your upduffed and when you do find out you'll wish you'd tested today :))) fx mate xxx

OP posts:
Charley2016 · 08/02/2017 21:26

Mrs I've just had the same! Really light pink CM. I have a feeling I'm out. I doubt it could be IB at 12dpo Sad although if it's my period I'm annoyed that my luteral phase is different!

Loving all the symptom spotting ladies! I love when you hear the totally strange ones haha

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 08/02/2017 21:21

Hi Salem - I missed your post earlier as you probably posted as I was typing ... sorry Hun! I know what you mean about being more desperate to conceive some months than others although that said I just want it to happen now :))
I really hope your right ... about the strong bfp ... that's assuming the witch doesn't show up .... I'm grateful i get no af symptoms but then at the same time it makes the last few days of the cycle even more nerve wracking ... i find myself going to the bathroom every half hour just to check .... I just hope if she's coming she hurries the hell up!
Xxx

OP posts:
Original poster
Hippychic79 · 08/02/2017 21:15

Rose - you made me laugh with the carrot comment ... thank you xxx

OP posts:
Original poster
Hippychic79 · 08/02/2017 21:14

Fx for you mrsb ... sounds promising xxx

Hhhhmmm strangest off the wall symptoms this month has to be my blood shot eyes at the beginning of the week and I've just got out the shower and noticed a rash at the top of my leg which was most likely caused by the aforementioned hot shower ... but of course that got googled as well 😂 Google hq are probably having a good old laugh at me today :)))
Xxx

OP posts:
Roseandbee · 08/02/2017 20:44

Fx for you Barnett

That's true Hippy, after all the symptoms I've had the past two months, having no or less symptoms, is now classed as my new pregnancy symptom! Yeah I reckon symptom spotting is most reliable for people who have been pregnant before. Through all my research I've read a lot of stories where women are like, "I saw a carrot and it made me cry, which is exactly what happened with my first" or I "sneezed and burped at the same time and then I just knew!" Heehee

So here's a fun question what's your strangest off the wall symptom this month?

mrsbarnettsbaby · 08/02/2017 20:27

Finally home after work, gym and food shopping. Tiny bit of pink cm on wiping this morning and again at 6 this evening. No sign of anymore - I had a good root around!! Lol. FX AF stays well away. Running out of patience now. Looking forward to seeing some bfps on here soon. X

Original poster
Hippychic79 · 08/02/2017 19:06

Rose - glad you're feeling better this cycle ... I personally think no symptoms is no news and I'm going with no news is good news :))
In terms of my symptoms I'm sure half of them are in my head / wishful thinking ... as I've never been upduffed before I really don't know how I'll feel and I don't really get any af issues so god only knows what's going on ::)))
Xxx

OP posts:
SalemTheTeenageWitch · 08/02/2017 19:04

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday!
Rose I am the same, I don't really want my child to be the youngest in my class. Also, as a teacher, I have set holidays and it would be awful for me to have mat leave when everyone else is off and being paid in full!!! I am desparate to get upduffed in the next 2 cycles as silly as that sounds.

Well done for resisting the urge Hippy. It will be worth the wait when you get a strong BFP!