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Destination conception ... route PMA.

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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

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 15:51

thank you for the strike through info Salem :)
What cycle day are you again?

I usually start OPKs around CD11 but in the 3 months I've been using them I've had positives on CD15, CD14 & CD14. I have started to think that maybe i should test from CD12 or 13 in a bid to save money (the CB digitals are sooooo expensive, but i like them because they're definite).... but then i don't want to miss the surge and its so exciting to finally be in FW after the grueling 2WW, AF and 1WFW (1 Week Fertile Wait) :)
xxx

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SalemTheTeenageWitch · 14/02/2017 14:55

Sorry to hear about your BfN Rose Flowers.

Dolly strike is a dash - like so then closed with the same dash (it's like a dash sandwich!)

I am going to start with the OPKs tonight. Not expecting a positive at all but I am, sadly, addicted to OPKs and POAS. ... Grin

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 13:45

Good luck with your casual cycles ladies ... as dp doesn't know I'm trying so hard tTC - thus we only dtd once in fw ... I need opks as timing is of essence but if we were shag happy tTC - dtd every day or every other during fw ... I would bin them off too xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 13:43

Dolly if your a dumbass so am I ... I wondered the same ... Salem uses the strike through so she will know that one :)))
Xxx

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Dollydaydream2829 · 14/02/2017 13:30

Thanks Anna!
Good idea on the 'winging it' cycle - temping and OPKs can sometimes bring more stress than anything which is defo not what we want! I only started OPKs last month and I've convinced myself I didn't get a positive. If I get a positive this month and my BFP is being shy, I think I'll wing it next cycle too!

Anna2006 · 14/02/2017 13:14

Bold letters is putting a star asterisk either side. Not sure in the lines.

Aw crap news on the BFN. Hate them!!

I'm feeling better this cycle already as have given my temping a break an might nit even do OPKs. I feel free!! Lol xx

Dollydaydream2829 · 14/02/2017 12:51

Aww Rose, I had a feeling about you! I'm sorry to hear you got a BFN. Like hippy, I fully believe we're in for a shed load of BFPs next month onwards!
Apart from phase, is there anyone left to POAS or doing it within the next couple days? I lose track so quick on this thread!

On a completely unrelated note, how do people get the bold letters or the strikes through words on this?! I'm such a dumbass when it comes to technology Blush

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 12:32

Sorry to hear about your bfn Rose ... I'm gutted although you're not out till af shows I know how annoying a bfn is. I was expecting to see lots of positives on this thread by now so all I can say is the PMA is building and I think we're gonna have a wave of them soon.
Enjoy your day out with dh - I'm sure he'll spoil you rotten xxx
Flowers

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Roseandbee · 14/02/2017 12:17

Hi everyone sorry for the late update, bfn this morning I tested about 7am then went back to bed as I have a day off and only really woke up an hr ago. So groggy today don't usually sleep so lateBlush
Don't know what to make of my bfn as I'm just not feeling myself at the mo and my boobs seem to have a life of there own at the moment. I think AF is either due tomorrow or the day after. I do still have spotting so that's not making me overly hopeful but I think I have to wait till af until I can drown my sorrows! Wine Anyway I'm off out for the day with DH. Hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day FlowersFlowersFlowers

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 10:45

I wouldn't feel guilty Salem - sounds like they get a lot out of you as it is and so do not feel bad ... enjoy your day :)) Nice to hear you got a bit last night ... I'm keeping my fx for some action later but af still lingering so might have to wait another day or two :(
Just been baby bombed at work .... never gets any easier does it to say congratulations without thinking ... why isn't it me :))
Xxx

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SalemTheTeenageWitch · 14/02/2017 10:22

I am thinking it is a touch of Sciatica baking. My hot water bottle has really helped actually. What you have just described is exactly how I felt this morning. It seems to have more or less gone away now. I feel a bit guilty for going home from work now but it still is uncomfortable.

Thanks Hippy I am going to have a nice hot bath later on. Feeling so hungry today as well!

Glad we DTD last night as I don't know if I could manage tonight haha!

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 09:30

Morning Salem - sorry to hear about your back and leg pain ... sounds like a nice hot bath followed by a good DVD could be the order for your day .... Hope you feel better soon xxx

Awww sorry baking - didn't realise dh had man flu ... that's worse for us than actually having it ourselves 😂 Hope he gets better soon.
I'll let you know if I find any tips but like you say hopefully you won't need them xxx

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bakingmad83 · 14/02/2017 09:10

Thanks Hippychic, but it's DH who's full of cold - man flu :)

I think sickness is sometimes your body's response to pain, but I know other people who suffered badly with sickness in first labour and were fine subsequently, so hopefully I'll be one of them! But any tips gratefully received thanks!

Oh no Salem, is it possibly sciatica? I've had that a couple of times, pain went from lower back, through my bottom and down legs to my toes and had a tingly sensation and a bit numb. Hope some heat and rest helps whatever it is!

SalemTheTeenageWitch · 14/02/2017 08:57

Morning guys!
Sent home from work this morning due to horrid back/ leg pain. I couldn't feel my legs! So strange. Hot water bottle is sorting me out as is being at home. I think stress is catching up with me!

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 07:25

Awww Baking - like labour doesn't look hard enough without being sick throughout ... i will see if I can find any tips in my new book which may help prevent this from happening to you again and let you know :))
Sorry to hear your full of cold - although I've read that can be a pg symptom:)) enjoy tv domination whilst dh is on nights xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 07:22

Morning Bella - you may be struggling with your PMA right now but you certainly made me grin with that post so thank you. And hey - just cuz this is a PMA thread doesn't mean we can't have a rant now and again :))). Hope your home issues start to resolve themselves / improve. Flowers for you too xxx

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bakingmad83 · 14/02/2017 07:21

Morning!

Sending hugs Bella, hope things sort themselves out and you're able to get your PMA back.

Sarah - I'd like to think the exercise did help in labour. I didn't have a particularly easy one, as threw up throughout it and ended up dehydrated and drained, which is probably why I needed forceps delivery. Know every pregnancy and labour is different, so hoping for a sickness free labour next time round :)

No romance here, as DH on nights and full of cold, but enjoy your evenings ladies!

BellaMoon · 14/02/2017 06:47

morning ladies - haven't had the chance to pop by much, have some home issues going on right now. i have, however just had a quick scan over all your PMA for a pick me up - god i need to give myself a big fat PMA slap about the face! will keep my negative nancy vibe to myself and will hopefully start to enjoy my 2WW! take care until iv turned my frown upside down (cheesy eh) and Flowers to all xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 06:24

Fair play on the marathon front mrs b ... I couldn't even run for a bus 😂 Xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 06:23

Dolly - glad to hear you got through the night shift .... dont think I could dtd after night shifts either :)). It's hard to keep the gym up in the winter ... I'm getting back into it now ... slowly ... just typing these messages in between sets :)) xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 06:19

Baking - in the Jillian michaels book 'yeah baby' there's workouts for pregnancy so I'm planning on doing those when I get my bfp ... I definitely need exercise right now ... since quitting smoking the weight has come on a bit ... PMA - boobs are bigger :))) xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 06:16

Hi Sarahb - reference raspberry leaf tea - neals yard sell it loose I suspect you'll only get it in proper health shops or online ... if only there was a one stop shop (preferably a discount store) for all your tTC needs :)))
Reference romance tonight - I'm cooking dp steak and chips ... and hoping af is gone so we can practice for fw ... fx :)))) xxx

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Hippychic79 · 14/02/2017 05:56

Happy Valentine's Day xxx

Destination conception ... route PMA.
Destination conception ... route PMA.
Destination conception ... route PMA.
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mrsbarnettsbaby · 13/02/2017 23:31

My marathon is April 23rd. Scary stuff! Not run that far yet - ran 12 today in the sunshine. Can defer til next year if necessary although I'd rather not.

sarahboro1 · 13/02/2017 21:43

Do you think it helped you during the birth too baking? Xx