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Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber

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AlexiaB · 13/02/2017 22:34

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.

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. We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it 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!

Here's our Grad's Thread. May 2017 lead us all to upduffed heaven and the Grad's thread, amen.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly, don't convince yourself that you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount!

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

Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber
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Kaydee2017 · 20/02/2017 09:33

Could you put me down for the 11th please jam Grin

Londonjam · 20/02/2017 09:24

These are the only dates I have - please let me know if you would like to be added;

BFPs due
Flash - 20 Feb
Londonjam - 4 March
Kathrino - 9 March
Binky - 12 March


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Flashinthepan · 20/02/2017 09:13

Gaelach I'm due Sunday/Monday I think, so going to test Sunday morning if no sign of AF. Although out for dinner Friday, so may do a cheapie on Friday morning, to see if I can definitely not have a glass of wine.

Londonjam · 20/02/2017 08:44

Ikea-ing *

Londonjam · 20/02/2017 08:43

Fx with picking your results up binky - and that's great news on getting your scan in quick.

This baby aspirin ... where would one buy that? And is it actually called baby aspirin in the shops? Is it for babies?

Excellent IKEA -big Harriet!

I'm in admiration of your food prep pyjamas . I bought some ingredients but accidentally didn't get round to making it...

I did however have my first two hot cross buns of the year! Hurrah.

Beef broth sounds yum flash

Sounds like good timing / plan kaydee

Fx for all in TWW. I reckon I'm 2 DPO today. My plan for the TWW is to exercise and to HS at least once (we get so lazy).

Has anyone seen skipper? Hope you're doing okay. I was thinking I could resurrect the list if anyone wants to add test dates?

Kaydee2017 · 20/02/2017 07:22

Glad you're feeling better pyjamas - hope you're on the mend soon too alexia Flowers

Sorry your DH scuppered plans on Friday binky - hope you got one in last night!! And hope you were on track too pyjamas Grin

LSFX smitten, flash & gaelach!!

CD12 today and have HS Saturday & yesterday Smile giving DH the day off today & hoping for Tuesday & Wednesday then (think I Ov'd CD15 last month), LSFX all!!

Gaelach · 19/02/2017 23:10

AF is due 1/3 going to try not to test until 26th. I need to exhibit some self-control this month. What about you?

Flashinthepan · 19/02/2017 23:06

Ooo gaelach whens af/bfp due? Xx

Gaelach · 19/02/2017 22:37

Congrats peaches Star

Relaxed symptom awareness is a great description flash I'm also 5dpo and my boobs are hanging like 2 water balloons, so heavy. I'm off upstairs to check for veins...

Flashinthepan · 19/02/2017 22:33

Ive just made 3 litres of beef broth soup! Is that good 2ww food? Nice pineapple smitten! Also, relaxed symptom awareness for 5 DPO is veiny boobs.

SmittenPears · 19/02/2017 22:24

Come at me, TWW!

Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber
Pyjamas81 · 19/02/2017 21:42

Am on a bit of a health kick binky - if I don't prep meals in advance I end up eating crap!

Hope everyone has had a good Sunday 😊 Can't believe it's Monday again tomorrow and it's only now that I'm feeling a bit better! Bah.

Miranda234 · 19/02/2017 21:19

Huge congratulations peaches Smile

Binkybunny13 · 19/02/2017 20:05

Harriet very jealous of ikea trip- I looooove anything homey!

And pyjamas, I am so impressed by your lunch prepping! I want to be that type of person but I always seem to collapse in a heap after dinner!😬

Flashinthepan · 19/02/2017 19:43

Congrats peaches! So thrilled for you. And on an internet cheapie too!

Pyjamas81 · 19/02/2017 19:34

Ha ha peaches - your 'drier than a desert' comment made me laugh! That's exactly it with my DH, I'm not convinced there's anything there when we go for consecutive days!

Don't feel left out binky - think of it as escape (Sunday night blues setting in!)

I'm feeling much better now (seems to moved from the flu to a cold stage). Have prepped meals for the week so tomorrow's lunch and dinner are sorted, along with Tuesday and Thursday's lunch 😊

Going to catch up on Taboo with DH then an early night for GOS 😉 Am on CD 11 and typically ov around CD 12, so we need to make it a good one! I don't get EWCM, so it really is a guessing game.

Am going to re-read my copy of it starts with the egg winging. I first got it when we started ttc, so only skimmed it - need to pay attention now!

WingingIt83 · 19/02/2017 19:26

Congrats peaches!!

We miss you kwick but you'll be proud of me as I've just had my copy of 'it starts with the egg' arrive Smile

glitteryvibes · 19/02/2017 18:43

harriet I Love ikea!! Not been in ages though as end up not finding things we need and buy random items instead. We plan to do our kitchen this year, cannot wait, it looks like an old ladies kitchen at the moment.

harrietm87 · 19/02/2017 18:33

Ha ha binky don't worry I don't work for them either! I am a solicitor though so have worked with them (and against on occasion!) if that counts.

Congrats peaches! Really inspiring that it happened after your fuck it weekend, and almost a year after your last bfp. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy and hope we all join you soon!

I've had a fun afternoon in ikea looking at kitchens for our new house which has been a good distraction! Totally overwhelming. We managed
to leave without buying anything or falling out with each other which must be some kind of record!

Binkybunny13 · 19/02/2017 17:08

Sunday afternoon catch up time! (Also distraction from housework 😂)

Firstly, congratulations peaches 😊 what fantastic news! Hope that you have an uneventful 9months

Pyjamas well done with the GOS (and the gym you crazy person) despite being ill! Hope you're feeling better- and you too alexia

Glad you're seeing someone soon re: bleeding flash, and hope it's just down to your juicy eggs! Good that they're referring you on too vi 👍

Excellent shagging carley- fx!

How's your DH doing kathrino? Sounds like maybe he's been hit by the appointment- hope you're both ok

I feel a bit left out living in London but not working for "the" company 😂 Also, had no idea about baby aspirin, might have a go with that- thanks for all being so knowledgeable as well as supportive!

As for me, We didn't HS Friday- long story but DH messed up all plans, but finally got some in the morning. Hoping I might be able to talk him into another go tonight 😉 Also, the hospital have rung me to book my fanjo-cam appointment in 10 days..I'm a little concerned that they've rung me at the weekend and got me in quite fast, hoping it's just a waiting time initiative rather than anything dodgy from my bloods. Am going to try and pick up a copy of my results tomorrow/ Tuesday to put my mind at rest

Starfish83 · 19/02/2017 16:38

Congratulations, Peaches and Claire! (Sorry I'm a bit behind with thread!) Wonderful news.

Hope at those who have a lurgy of some sort are feeling much better soon, and that everyone else is doing well and having a good weekend.

⭐️ xx

InspectorPenguin · 19/02/2017 16:17

Congratulations Peaches! Wonderful news, and gives all of us 12-month-plussers hope. Really hope you have a problem-free nine months Star

Londonjam · 19/02/2017 16:03

Lol 😆 gee

Pj I got mine from amazon. Thought as we only doing it EOD I want them all to stay up close to my cervix as possible! Also less mess 😬

Lovely news from mrsG 🌷* I don't look at the grads thread at all, would love to join though! Thanks for reporting back alexia it's nice to hear how they are getting on. Very sorry to hear about Nicky* she was such a sweetie and had been trying a while.

Which reminds me of our lovely kwick - we miss you and your wise funny words. I hope you are as okay as you can be.

It's been a long wait for you peaches and I hope everything goes lovely and smoothly for you now. A baby before Christmas will be so lovely 💛

Peaches8Posies · 19/02/2017 15:37

Rooting for you, not routing!

Peaches8Posies · 19/02/2017 15:36

Thanks everyone. I'm quietly optimistic. Really hoping this is my sticky bean this time around. My last bfp was very beginning of March so 12 months to get here again. Like most of you girls here it's been a long, complicated road and I'm will be routing for you all everyday!

jam OH is excited but think he is keeping it to himself because he knows how I feel. But today I am pregnant and I just need to focus on that and try and keep the anxious thoughts to a minimum.

pyjamas yes EOD were possible. We have tried dtd lots more in FW but OH says "it leaves him drier than a desert down there", his words Blush. I think it's just as good to let the sperm build up and try and catch them healthy if that makes sensense? And hats off for making it through your PT session. That's proper commitment 💪

Haven't told anyone in real life. Will get this confirmed during the week at the doctors then probably tell my mum and dad. But I'm not keen on telling OH side yet they cannot keep anything to themselves and OH agrees (thankfully). I still haven't got my blood results back. My GP has been on holiday and the other GP's haven't gone over my results. Hoping there's nothing flagged up that would impact on this. Think it should be okay though. When I had my appointment he told me to continue ttc whilst investigations were started so obviously nothing really flagged up for him at that point.

Hope everyone is enjoying the last of their weekend Grin