Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Thread 8

Sorry otters didn't read that back before I sent! Hope it didn't sound harsh.. it's hard to take a bfn when you're so excited about it all, hope you're ok 😘

Aw thank you ladies that means so much, you are all so lovely!!☺️☺️ defo sticking around, can't wait to see when some of these gorgeous babies start making an appearance!!

Good luck otters, as nerve wracking as it is, the only way you will know is by testing.. I've got my fx massively for you if you do decide to test! Could it be the week of bfps!! And mummy got my fingers crossed for you as well!! ☺️🤞🏼

orange my cycles are usually 27-29 days but have the odd 30 day cycle.

buzz I don't know whether to test whilst I'm away or not.

So I need some advice. It's cd30 today, no AF. Average 27-29days. I'm almost too scared to test now as I don't think I can face another BFN. There's been so many in the past and each cycle just gets harder. Feeling so desperate now I'm actually not sure if I'll cope if I get another BFN. So thinking I should just wait for AF and if not and it's been more than a week then I can test, probably won't last 2 days Argh really don't want to be stressing whilst on holiday but I can't help it. Been obsessively knicker checking today. Sorry tmi alert - had a blob of mucus but definitely no AF. For the humped ladies, did you get any mucus just before your BFP?

So after years of threatening to.... I'm finally reaching myself to knit!! It's so therapeutic. I'm really shit though. Hope I can get good enough to make a baby blanket!

Definitely no mistaking that it's cd1 for me. Feeling a lot more positive today. I'm hoping it lasts!

Looking forward to the morning parsnips!

Oh jupiter ... spinach/mushroom/feta lasagne sounds RIGHT UP MY STREET! was it homemade or bought? Need further details! Hope your pains are baby making room for a growth spurt!

Cheryl (cole/versini/whatever) has named her kid Bear! I was just thinking that would be silly when he's grown up and working in an office but then realised he'll absolutely never need to work in an office 😂

Ha ha buzz how have you managed that?!

So excited for tomorrow parsnips (and excited for Jb's retest too!)

Just got home. Today was ok at school, everyone feels the same as me so it was reassuring. And I ordered some new equipment so was like retail therapy with schools money 😂

Sounds like you're having a full on week Grumpy!! Take it easy my love xx

Glad you got some sleep grumpy

Forcing DP to watch obem with me 🙊 🙈

Thanks guys I had some sleep in the hotel and my lunch meeting ended up being just a coffee so now grabbing a nice warm bagel from Starbucks before heading into the office. I'm falling asleep on my feet! Never again will I fly AA and especially not overnight.

Mummy try to hold out till 10dpo! You'll be so disappointed if it's unclear x

Parsnips I'm so excited for you!

Am so hopeful for you mummy, I want it so much for you! Implantation may not have even happened yet though I guess so stay strong x

jupiter I will use a FRER on Saturday after my post night shift sleep. I'll be 10dpo. There is a chance I will crack on Friday however

I think that all sounds promising mummy, impossible not to symptom spot. When are you going to use the FRER?

parnsips good plan re testing tomorrow. Fingers crossed you get a nice strong line.

I am definitely bloated buzz and rigid just above my knicker line. I just look chubby too haha. Can't wait to have a big ol' lovely bump. Enjoy your cheesy goodness!!

Ooh jupiter they're very exciting symptoms! Sounds like something's really going on in there! Wonder if this could be the start of your bump? Do you have any signs of one? I think I just look fatter 🤔 inspired by your cheesy baked yumminess, I have gone for meatball pasta bake!

parsnips that's very exciting! Cannot wait to see your test in the morning!

mummy that's so exciting! I have a really good feeling for you this month! Ah so good about DS! Your little boy growing up!

Came home to some more FRER and CB digital test.
Still getting this watery ewcm not as much as yesterday but still there. I thought I had an achey sore boob today for a few mins then I gave myself a kick and told myself to stop imagining symptoms 😂

DS has got a place in the local nursery for September. Omg he is growing up so much 🙈

Bought a second hand bugaboo bee tonight as my sister broke my pushchair. But scratched but otherwise good

orange so excited for you this month. I didn’t have any symptoms the month I got my BFP (bar weird scratchy womb feeling at 11DPO) but also you might not have even implanted yet so plenty of time :) Good luck to you and mummy (and everyone testing over the next week!)

parnsips not sure about clearblue sensitive but you could get a pack of two and then use one a few days later if needed. Your DH will be so happy!

grumpy you poor thing, that sounds awful :( Don’t worry about the diazepam, it’s only a one off. Hope you’re feeling rested and recovered (and full of lovely food) now.

charl really hope you get your BFP this month but also sounds very sensible to delay things if not. Either way sounds like you’re feeling sorted and that’s the main thing. Good luck lovely.

buzz how about a feta, mushroom and spinach lasagne? That’s what we’re having :)

So random symptom for the preggos: weird ache up my vaginal wall (I’m so clinical aren’t I haha)…anyone else? also lots of stretching and cramping over last few days but assume that’s because baby grows so quickly at this stage.

charl that sounds sensible, and 5-6 months will fly by! Still hoping for a bfp for you! Please stick around though. This thread is still Getting Ready for the Baby Challenge, whether that be taking vitamins, losing weight, saving money or going at it like rabbits we're all in it together and still want you here! :)

So inspire me, what shall I have for dinner tonight? Managed to sneak off from work early so gonna stop by Waitrose :)

Don't worry dancing mine is too😂 I think where this convo is so active I find it hard to keep up sometimes with what everyone is doing!! I do love catching up with it all when I get a minute tho! Feel really welcomed onto this one!

So where I'm at... so I think my af is due next week some time (I think around 10th something like that).. will leave it a little while to test if it doesn't arrive. DH and I sat down at the weekend to talk about everything.. we have decided if not pregnant this time then we will wait another 5-6 months to keep trying cause not sure if we would afford to live off just SMP! But I'm a firm believer in whatever happens happens! We have been trying this month until now so no idea. If we get pg this month then we will both be ecstatic anyway! Bit of a shame to say we are waiting, so I hope I can stick around on here guys!! Loving seeing all the scans and bfps!! 😍

Aw grumpy sorry about the flight, glad you got back safely though! Agree with hbh docs wouldn't have prescribed it if it was unsafe to take! Sending you lots of love!

Yes business class! I can't believe it! Anyway after a very long taxi journey in rush hour I'm almost at my hotel where I should be able to sleep for an hour before my first meeting. FML. Luckily flight back to London is virgin Atlantic.

tigger you've got a while till af so don't give up! Everything crossed for you

parsnips you might have to tell them then if only time you'll see them, although Skype is pretty good I suppose, i plan to Skype my aunt in oz soon! I think digi should be alright if af due tomorrow! So excited!

otters really hoping af doesn't arrive! Do you think you'll test whilst you're away?

jb is he back Sunday night? Or Monday?

grumpy that's utterly shit!! Business as well? What a joke! Yes you're nearly home, you can do this! You'll be fine! Bloody hope you're not flying back AA to London though!!

Grumpy you must be sooooo exhausted my dear. Are you able to get some rest at some point today? I hope you're not having to work all day. Only one more flight to go - you are doing amazingly!!!!

Orange and mummy hope you can figure out ways of making the tww fly by.

Sorry para. It really sucks. I usually have a short cycle (26 days) so I think that helped. How long has it been?

Charl where are you at now? (My memory is useless!)

Oh cool, a digi with FMU is a go-er then!!! Everything crossed Parsnips !! 🤞🏼

Thats rubbish Grumpy, don't feel too guilty... your doc wouldn't have prescribed it if he thought it was unsafe.

Parsnips I don't think I'd risk a digital til AF due, they're no where near as sensitive (sorry if youve already said how many dpo you are!)

Oh and they gave us zero food on the plane. I hate American Airlines