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PMA Express to BFP Thread #5

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Hippychic79 · 11/04/2017 12:55

So we are rolling on to thread #five –
We are not giving up, our PMA is still alive.

Put pure and simply,
We want to have babies,
God, please help everyone of these lovely ladies.

We support each other,
We are funny and kind,
And we will not be giving up,
Until we see that thick BFP line.

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Hippychic79 · 24/04/2017 09:26

Morning lovely ladies 😊

Sarahb To be honest, this is the second cycle where dp and I have had morning sex, which is fairly unusual for us to be honest but I have to say I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Needless to say I am loving the happy song idea Bella but I do think morning sex is definitely a good alternative to snoozing, lol. I always lie there googling how long you should you wait before you get up and according to Dr Google the answers range from 15 to 30 minutes… but being that I had nothing to get up for and I like to air on the side of caution, I remained horizontal for 2 hours, just to be on the safe side! And no, DP did not wonder why my I had a pillow under my butt for the whole two hours…. He was too busy doing his post sex vape and footie catch up on his phone. #romance #domennoticeanything I even sent dp to make the tea, which I usually do, but not in fw! Lol

Bella Yes, yes, yes, bring on the 2ww. The first week is always exciting, I’m never sure about the second week. But with PMA hat on last week I did purchase a high number of pg tests – x20 IC’s, x2 CB digitals & x2 FRER’s, I already have x1 FRER and x1 CB standard so my current total stock pile of pg tests is x26….. #berudenottotestearly In terms of timings, I don’t think about school years, I did want an August baby when I started trying but now I’ll take any month, what will be will be 😊

Cakes I’m not going to lie, it was absolute bliss lying in bed all afternoon with dp tickling my back whilst he watched the football…. But your afternoon sounded equally lovely, minus the mess of course. #imatidyfreak

Moo Yeah it’s a tricky one, knowing how long to lie there for. TMI coming up, sorry… when we’d finished, DP commented on how wet his willy was and even after lying there for 2 hours, I still had leakage when I got up. Of course I had to consult Dr Google on this and apparently it is very normal to have excess leakage. #veryconfidentthatdpshothisload #sorry #soexcited #reallywannagradnow

patient THANK you for your very kind words about my timings… as my dp doesn’t know we’re ttc, timing is everything to me as I usually only get one shot in fw. Now that I am officially entering the 2ww I will keep everything including my legs crossed for you hun.

Incidentally ladies – I was wondering… once you have all finished fw, do you still continue to dtd before expected BFP? Keen to understand what everyone does. I really enjoy making love with dp (probably mentioned this before), but sadly he works loads and we both get tired so we usually make love once or twice a week every week throughout my cycle, but we don’t dtd when she who can’t be named visits. I’m just wondering if dtd in the 2ww effects your chances? Surely it doesn’t? #adviceplease

Phase Good luck with your new job application. I bet you will get the job now you’ve got your bfp…. Good luck comes in 3’s.

Archies Eeeeeeeeek bring on the 2ww

xxx

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ArchiesMamaBird · 24/04/2017 08:55

notparticularlypatient I've been temping for the last few months and have seen a definite temp rise each month which stays high for about 13 days before AF, so I'm pretty sure that I am OV (well I'm sure I have the last 3 months). I'm temping again this month so hoping to see my temp rise tomorrow and that should tie in with my positive OPK on Saturday morning. Good luck with your temping, I find it fascinating how it can show you so much regarding your fertility!

Bella I echo what Cakes and Phase said above. We've been TTC for so long this time around that I wouldn't want to risk stopping for anything! My best friend was born 31st August so she was the youngest in our year, and our other friend was born 15th Sept, so there was almost a year between them but they were in the same school year. It used to be crazy to think that there was this big age gap, but I think the youngest ones just adjust to that school year and everyone in it IYSWIM.

Itsjustaphase84 · 24/04/2017 08:20

@BellaMoon the school year for England ends in August. So if you have an August baby you are the youngest in your year bit oldest of you were born the September before iyswim.

Is it different in Scotland?

I never think of holidays etc whilst TTC. Ive applied for a.new job in my company before I got my bfp. Oh well Confused

CakesALot · 24/04/2017 07:52

We've got a family holiday booked next April with my siblings and all the kids. I'm very aware that as time goes on I'm risking whether we'll be able to go or not. But I know if I missed a month or two TTC then continued to not get pregnant,I'd be wondering if the month I missed was meant to be my month! Holidays can be rescheduled. Just my view though!!

CakesALot · 24/04/2017 07:05

That's a good point @BellaMoon, I'm terrible for snoozing my alarm and probably always lay there worrying about what needs to be done today rather than resting. I'll give it a go!

Re timing conception to avoid certain things, I don't really think about it. I'm so keen to get upduffed that I'll deal with any consequences! I think if you worry about things like that too much then there's always an excuse not to get pregnant each month!!

BellaMoon · 24/04/2017 06:39

good luck to everyone in the 2WW or FW. cmon BFPs we wanna see some new year babies #PMA

just out of interest, is anyone stopping TTC soon so that they don't have a jan/feb baby due to school age etc? this never occurred to me but my DH said to me recently that he would have tried to avoid this cos he would be worried about a kid being the youngest in their class. this genuinely never entered my mind. there's a high chance we will have an early jan baby if i'm late (first baby etc). Anyway just thought i'd asked as i'm wondering if he's the only one that thinks like this #overthinkingmorelikely

also, from the life coaching seminar i went to, i got a wee bit of cheesy advice regarding snoozing my alarm as apparently 99% of people who snooze their alarm only think negative thoughts during that snooze period so the spokesman said instead of snoozing the alarm, sit up and listen to a motivational or happy song, for the same amount of time you'd snooze your alarm (so you don't think you're missing out on time in bed). so i did, here was my song this morn and it's fair made a wee difference #cantstopthefeeling #trousersnake

m.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw

notparticularlypatient · 23/04/2017 22:06

In awe over extraordinary well timed dtd, hippy. Hope you managed to leave the bed for tea at leastSmile. I think the doreens are quite quick, although I find myself doing the exact same thing (pillow etc...).

Archies adorable Spider-Man is clearly a living proof that the pcos is not preventing ov all the time! Do you temp? The temp rise after ov is a confirmation of ov as far as I understand, so might be worth a try (I'm
no expert on temping though, doing it myself for the first time this cycle).

Entering the second of the tww now, and not looking forward to the next days. Luckily it's a busy week with a lot of both work and social things going on. Will try to ignore the urge to poas.

Moo31 · 23/04/2017 16:40

Lol @hippy you are so funny! It's so hard to know how long the wee swimmers need! ;)

@cakes that sounds lovely :)

CakesALot · 23/04/2017 16:08

@Hippychic79 that sounds like heaven!! We had a house full of friends and their kiddies this afternoon. I've got that exhausted but warm fuzzy feeling now 😊 was so lovely. We've only been in this house since last July after being in a 2 bed terrace with a postage stamp garden! Love being able to have a house full of laughter and fun! (The mess isn't as fun though!)

Af has left the building. I was ultra kind to her. Rlt consumed again today. That Peggy is getting all dolled up for a hot date with Doreen!!

BellaMoon · 23/04/2017 15:58

@Hippychic79 lol love it. afternoon pumpage is the best #comeondoreen #peggydoyourthing you're officially in the 2WW! how exciting xxx

sarahboro1 · 23/04/2017 14:48

Lol hippy as if you can't get up!! 😂 The things we do!! Isn't your oh wondering why you've got a pillow underneath you??!!

#keeponpumping
#dontletdoreenescape
#gorgeousdaytomakeababy

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Hippychic79 · 23/04/2017 13:39

Still led in bed 😂😂😂
Xxx

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Hippychic79 · 23/04/2017 12:48

Afternoon ladies :)))
archies that is the cutest Spider-Man I have ever seen too :)) love the fact that your dh is getting himself dirty in the garden ... hope he gets dirty with you too this wk end #staticsmileypumpage
And
#fuckpcos
#youregettingupduffed

cakes how lovely to have another little one in the house... children carry good positive energy and vibes .... won't be long before you have another especially with all that rlt xxx

bella glad you've got sore boobs .... strong pg symptom that.

Quick hello from me ... static yesterday on opk ... another positive opk this morning .... didn't manage to dtd last night ... dp was tired ... but we've just this minute finished dtd and I'm lead here with my ass under pillow wondering how long till I can get up 😂😂😂😂
#stuckinbed
#comeondoreennpeggy
#makingbaby

Xxxx

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BellaMoon · 22/04/2017 21:24

hullo lovely ladies

@ArchiesMamaBird that's the cutest spider-man iv ever seen 😍 and excellent news on operation clear out of the garden. looks like a sun trap! #welljel and super fab that you're positive about that diagnosis today. PCOS is an absolute cunt to some people so i'm mega glad you don't appear to have any symptoms #throatpunchPCOS

@CakesALot aw what a lovely evening surrounded with babas #housefulloflove

sorry i haven't scrolled right back ladies as i'm sooo sleepy right now but had to get my MN fix #addicted

my three small things today are:-

  1. i went to a life coach today with a friend as moral support and ended up getting so much out of it. 1 wee thing the coach said resonated with me and i genuinely feel lighter and more positive because of it #winwin
  2. i have the most tender bazongas today but instead of being a moaning minnie i realise i'm so lucky to have boobies in the first place #melons #titties #jugs #funbags
  3. i have such a supportive and loving circle around me and i probably take it for granted a little too much just focussing on those that piss me off more so i'm going to change that. those that piss me off don't matter a jott compared to those i love dearly and that's my new focus

hope you're all having a nice relaxing weekend #sendingbighugsfromglasgow xx

CakesALot · 22/04/2017 20:26

Also, we've got a friends little boy staying with us tonight whilst his parents are at a wedding. Just over a year younger than DD. Soooo lovely thinking there's two kiddies sleeping upstairs. Broodiness has reached a new high!

CakesALot · 22/04/2017 20:25

Yay for spiderman! I hear he's a keen gardener!! Great that you've got some answers @ArchiesMamaBird and you're still feeling chilled about it all. Love the positivity!

I've downed 3 cups of RLT today and quite enjoyed it! I made all 3 at the same time, had 1 hot then chilled the other 2 for later. Liked it either way. #igotthis

Moo31 · 22/04/2017 17:01

@Archies great you got some answers. Same as you I know a few people with pcos who have conceived so hopefully it won't cause you any trouble. Worthwhile taking the clomid though to help things along maybe? Your garden will be amazing when it's done although I hate gardening so rather you than me! I'm sure your newly renovated house is amazing Grin

ArchiesMamaBird · 22/04/2017 11:52

Here's a photo of said 'jungle' complete with our little helper Spider Man Grin

FYI we started renovating our house last April and then moved in at end of Oct hence why the garden hasn't been touched yet. We're not just lazy feckers who have left our garden to get overgrown for years 🙈

PMA Express to BFP Thread #5
ArchiesMamaBird · 22/04/2017 11:25

Morning lovely ladies Smile

Flash so sorry that AF arrived, she was quite kind to me this cycle by being quite light, and on a bonus she's letting me OV a week earlier than usual so I'm not too angry with her and hoping my niceness towards means she's kind to you Grin

I finally got my scan results and it indicates that I have polycystic ovaries (even though I have zero symptoms and regular periods Hmm). The doctor was quite negative about it saying that PCOS stops you OV so she's going to refer me to a gynaecologist who can prescribe clomid to help me OV, but I'm 99.9% sure I do OV each month, and my blood test back in Jan confirmed that I do so I'm not too worried. And I have 3 friends who have PCOS who all managed to conceive pretty quickly and easily so I'm not stressing about it at all.

Here's my positives:

  1. The sun is shining and DH is making a start on our jungle of a garden today
  2. My OPK this morning had a static smiley so I'm due to OV in the next few days #majorpumpageisontheagenda
  3. It's the motherfuckin weekend and DS slept in until 8:45 this morning so I am feeling SO awake (making the most of having a good sleeper before the sleepless nights start again with DC2) Grin
sarahboro1 · 22/04/2017 10:38

Oh Oli it's awful isn't it? As if she can't give us a break when she's not here??!! I get ovulation pain too so after af is my best time!! 🙈

What a rude wedding guest she was Rose!!! She's really the kind of girl none of us would choose to be friends with!! 😂 Mine has only started the last few cycles, can't wait til I can go back on the pill and she won't be calling anymore!!! Xx

Roseandbee · 22/04/2017 10:23

lol Sarah, so bribing Aunt Flo totally doesn't work. I invited to her to my wedding and she didn't even get me a card!

I get bad pms through the whole two week wait now too, didn't used to. So today I'm thankful for

  1. No pms
  2. The sun is shining
  3. It's the weekend!
olicat · 22/04/2017 08:54

sarah, I'm totally the same, I swear I only feel vaguely normal just after af and during ovulation! Currently due af in 3 days and I'm bloated, constipated and spotty #lush

sarahboro1 · 21/04/2017 20:02

Thanks for the advice re poas ladies, I might do one in the morning but that'll only be 9dpo so won't believe it anyway no doubt!! 😂 #lucky13🍀

Thank you hippy, don't be crossing those legs just yet you've got a big weekend coming up!!! 👍🏻 My stomach ache is ridiculous, I reckon I only have about 8 days each cycle where I'm not in pain #notfair!

Sorry af arrived flash, I even took her on holiday twice last year and she's still stalking me!! Take care Hun. Xx

Welcome back patient!! 🙌🏼

Roseandbee · 21/04/2017 19:08

Were thinking of going back to Italy this year. Just been to Lake Garda so far, we were considering getting married there but we chose a place in Anglesey wales instead (sounds rubbish in comparison but we were very lucky with the weather and got married right on the Menai straights which are beautiful).
Fertility place rang today, thought maybe they were going to cancel the hycosy again but luckily they were just rearranging the time.
I'm CD 8 today so just twiddling my thumbs
I'm thankful today for

  1. making progress on house stuff
  2. my hycosy is still happening
  3. My DH booking in my MOT for me (I hate that kind of stuff).
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Hippychic79 · 21/04/2017 18:17

Thanks phase just did another opk this evening and the line is getting darker ... so fully expecting static tomorrow and pumpage of course 😉
I will keep my fingers crossed for you and my legs will follow suit on Monday 😉

Have a great Friday night ladies
Xxx

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