Temp Buds 5

YAY!! Seaside is back!!! Woo!

Part 2 !!

MrsMcJnr Thinking of you and hope you are feeling a bit better and recovering from your cold/cough (try honey with propolis and lemon it really helps me) How horrid that your workmates are being mean - what's their problem - let me at 'em (seaside makes her mean face) how dare they upset you and be so insensitive. One day I hope they will realise it was entirely inappropriate and the world does not revolve around work.

feedmenow Welcome hut buddy Did you get your thermometer yet? Hope you are doing OK

NappyValley So sorry AF arrived and that LP is not playing ball - ahe you tried any of the things that are supposed to help - B6 and Evening Primrose Oil - I think there are others and am sur someone else will have more tips and info than me. I think I saw that you asked if I lived near the seaside? (sorry if it was not you - as I have only been lurking I haven't scrutinised all posts!! ) But if you did - the answer is yes!! I live in Cornwall - really far down near the end (!!) and can see the sea from my windows - we are very very lucky to be able to walk to the beach anytime in about 10mins - Its the best

CityAngel Hope you are having a fab holiday in the US of A - shop shop shop - the dollar is so good right now!

duchesse Any sign of your thermometer yet?? Hope yu are feeling OK (a very british {hug} with no eye contact and a bit of shuffling!1)

jess1996 I am so sorry you were feeling low but well done for looking for the positives - I try to do the same - but it is hard sometimes. BTW Warming the thermometer is a must - it really makes a difference

beansprout Huge congratulations on your BFP - no more TTC for you - yippee!!

honeyapple, greedy and fettle - We give you beansprout as our April offering oh wise fertile ones - please bestow some more good luck on us humble temp buds -
Hope you are all blooming and that your bumps are growing nicely

lottie hope you are doing OK and Spain is still good - we miss you!!

~OK - did I forget anyone?? I am so sorry if I did. It was quiet on here last week when I lurked but the last few days have gone all chatty again

Hi all (seaside creeps in from her hiding place under the MN stairs!!) I am kind of back- have been lurking a bit so trying to keep up with everyone. Lovely to see some fresh new temps buds and also some graduates visiting and did I spy a little post from lottie?? I am stil feeling weird (can I still share discombobulated with you lottie ) this month - dont know why, sort of resigned but calmer - it may not last - it may be down to my flower remedies - who knows

I did not temp until CD7 and have been a bit irregular but have done it last 3 mornings, I am not sure that I will be as militant the rest of this month but I know I will want to track ov After three months of temping I am sure that I am oving and just got results from blood test of last month for progesterone and it was 68 which is all good. DH has another sperm test in May and we have our first appointment with fertility consultant in 2 weeks (quake!!) But I am relieved about this and so hope we dont just get "unexplained infertility" as a result

Will try and catch up with everyone but it may take a few posts!!
Ready Thank you so much for all your thoughtful messages. I so hope this is your month - it all looks so good for you. Keep your chin up and hang in there Princess Positivity ( will catch up more later and will email you also )

Rah Hope you are doing a bit better. Well done for being do laid back - I thought I was doing well but can never seem to forget which CD I am on - wish I could!

rattling Hope the temp rise comes tomorrow. Know what you mean about feelings of resignation. Did I see on a post that you have a horse? I am very I have not owned a horse for about 15 years (after spending my formative years in a stable yard!) and I so miss it. I am working up the courage to plunge back into it very soon - in fact have already told DH if no BFP by the summer I am buying a horse again!

Minxi nice to "see" you back but wish you were only visting as a graduate IYKWIM - Come on clomid - work your magic!

Mum03 hope you are doing OK?

goingfor3 welcome to temp buds - are you going to join our list?

Iwillbe boo hiss for AF coming Don't tell me about BF's and TTC - arghh - as if the pressure is not enough. I would never wish TTC (or FTC) on anyone and she may get a wake up call when it doesn't happen so easily (mind you she will prob be one of those who will never know, get pg first go (lke my BF) and just thinks it is all as easy as pie )

......and breathe

Rah hello petal hope you are doing well and chilling.

Duchese hope you haven't put the therm through the wash in a pillow case.

Ready - you keep believing babies are brought by storks. With any luck in less than a years time you will know the truth!!!

Have been a grumpy PMT short tempered girl all day. Great thing about working with married men - they are all used to it!! Can't wait to go home though.

RAH HELLO!!!!!!! You seem chipper!! Lovely to see!!! You don't know what CD you are on! Enjoy

Lottie - Apologies for not giving your credit for discombobulated - you credit grabber, you - Lovely to "see" you!

rattling - fingers crossed with your gp appointment!

Just thought I would say HELLO!!!!

I took my temp this morning, 36.1, so guess I could not stay away for too long..LOL

But it is good as don't even know my CD at the moment, so nice break from everything.

Speak soon and hope everyone is well!

nappyvalley - you make me laugh!!!

And hello Lottie if you're still there .

NappyValley - 36.68° CD1 LP?????(9th cycle)
iwillbe - ° CD3 LP11 (11th cycle)
Minxi - 36.69° CD4 LP11 (12th cycle)
Jess1996 - CD3 35.95° (3rd cycle since m/c, 8th cycle total)
Rahrah - ° CD9 LP13(6th cycle)
seaside72 - ° CD10 LP12 (14th cycle)
duchesse - ° CD13 - LP14 (7th cycle since m/c, 44th cycle ftc)
MrsMc ? ° CD17 LP 10-12 (10th cycle)
Rattling - 36.4° CD19 LP10 (16th cycle)
Ready - 36.52° CD25 9DPO LP12 (8th cycle)
CityAngel - ° CD27 LP10 (8th cycle) AF due CD30
beansprout - ° CD32 17dpo LP? (11th cycle) BFP

Everything looked perfect for ovulation yesterday, but no temp rise today .

Hopefully there will be one tomorrow, but going to be too late in my cycle I think.

Doctor wants us in again on Monday to talk about DH's 2nd sperm test - doesn't bode well.

Sorry, I'm not as sad and grumpy as all that sounds. I think it's resignation now - can we add that to the list of new emoticons we need .

Hope you find your therm soon Duchesse - although do you feel more relaxed without temping?

NappyValley - What do you mean? Babies are delivered by storks aren't they? And of course Father Christmas is real!

I've lost me thermometer. I am looking, I promise. Think I may have ovulated early, around CD10, this month, but can't confirm until I find the darn thing. Ho hum.

DH just texted to ask if I was OK about AF. how lovely except that now I am losing it and want to cry and I am not even wearing contacts to blame it on.

Get a grip girl it is only a bit of blood after all!!

ready I know I am a very open person, as I have discovered that I cannot lie to a direct question! I have to use avoidance!! Really bad character flaw if you ask me. Hopefully I will learn to lie more convincingly as I believe it is an essential matherly skill, particularlly for questions like "where do babies come from" and "is Father Christmas real"

Fettleandminifettle - How are you hon? Good I hope. Time is really flying isn?t it. I don?t think I will be joining you this cycle, but fingers crossed for next cycle. It would be nice to be pregnant for at least a week together

NappyValley - I can?t take credit for discombobulated ? it?s Seaside?s word ? but I am a magpie for cool things ? so I nicked it.
First sailing and now opera ? you really are CultureVulture aren?t you ? I have never been to the Opera ? did you enjoy it?
My brother lives in the same part of the world as you ? I love that part of the country!
Sorry if I sounded narky about it being a private thing, I honestly didn?t mean to make you blush ? oops! I understand that some people are more open, I just don?t like the constant questions. PMSL at your outburst at work
Folic acid is good for skin renewal, so I always say that if a baby wasn?t made, then the vitamin helped improve my complexion

MrsMcJnr - You forgot to temp!!! Whatever next!? Sorry to hear that DH refused you ? not good form MrMcJnr ? tut! Do you feel relieved at getting a + OPK though? Try not to worry about your dad?s trip ? you are just heaping more stress back on yourself. Big hug. Did you remember to temp this morning? I best go and have a chart spot to find out. Hope all is well

Jess1996 - Lovely to see you, although obviously hoped that you had got your BFP while you were away. My room is pretty cold too, and I always warm up my thermometer, and take a couple of readings to be sure. So that is not the reason for my occasional below 36. temps ? but we have established that they are not a concern unless they are consistent. Good to see you being so positive, but don?t be so hard on yourself when you do feel low ? allow yourself that when you need it. But you are right, you are only 28 (me too, me too!!) and your charts are a comfort and show ovulation so plenty to feel positive about! Fingers crossed for you!

Rah - If you are still lurking ? have a wonderful time away. And you know where we are if you need to vent!!

Seaside - Big hug.

Lottie - In case you are lurking too ? hope you are having a great time still. We are all missing you lots ? can?t you tell, this thread has gone quite sombre in your absence

Everyone else - hope you are all well. Sorry I was such a cry-baby the other day! I just needed to get it off my chest.

NappyValley - 36.68° CD1 LP?????(9th cycle)
iwillbe - ° CD3 LP11 (11th cycle)
Minxi - 36.69° CD4 LP11 (12th cycle)
Jess1996 - CD3 35.95° (3rd cycle since m/c, 8th cycle total)
Rahrah - ° CD9 LP13(6th cycle)
seaside72 - ° CD10 LP12 (14th cycle)
duchesse - ° CD13 - LP14 (7th cycle since m/c, 44th cycle ftc)
MrsMc ? ° CD17 LP 10-12 (10th cycle)
Rattling - ° CD19 LP10 (16th cycle)
Ready - 36.52° CD25 9DPO LP12 (8th cycle)
CityAngel - ° CD27 LP10 (8th cycle) AF due CD30
beansprout - ° CD32 17dpo LP? (11th cycle) BFP

sorry Ready forgot to take out your temp from yesterday!

WHere is the milk tray man when you really need him??

NappyValley - 36.68° CD1 LP?????(9th cycle)
iwillbe - ° CD3 LP11 (11th cycle)
Minxi - ° CD4 LP11 (11th cycle???)
Jess1996 - CD3 35.95° (3rd cycle since m/c, 8th cycle total)
Rahrah - ° CD9 LP13(6th cycle)
seaside72 - ° CD10 LP12 (14th cycle)
duchesse - ° CD13 - LP14 (7th cycle since m/c, 44th cycle ftc)
MrsMc ? ° CD17 LP 10-12 (10th cycle)
Rattling - ° CD19 LP10 (16th cycle)
Ready - 36.70° CD25 9DPO LP12 (8th cycle)
CityAngel - ° CD27 LP10 (8th cycle) AF due CD30
beansprout - ° CD32 17dpo LP? (11th cycle) BFP

Morning all and hi to Jess. SOunds like a few bumpy months. Sorry about M/C. Sounds like you are being very practical and positive. Hate to be all soppy, but make sure you have dealt with your feelings too.

Wellllll I have no idea what my body is up to as that was the shortest LP ever had. Hey Ho with the number of stomach bugs I have had it is no surprise, but I was not expecting AF to arrive today, so luckily had emergency supplies. I work with only men and just walked into the office and yelled "bollocks" and then whenasked "having a bad morning" I decided to break the golden rule of working with men (never mention the P word) and announced "period has just started" and as I grabbed a tampon and flounced out of the room again I said "well not pregnant this month".

It is not a surprise to them as they know I want another sproglet and they all have babies too.

So as you can see I am beyond being coy and secretive, but then again WHEN i get my BFP, if it is anyhting like last time they will know instantly, as I have a very sedentry job and the pale face and constant retching and guzzling ginger beer will give it away!!!

Doing OK and feeling positive for next month, if my cycle settles down. Might be a bit depressed later AND I was inspired by all this talk of weight loss to abandon my choc and beer diet and brought a salad to work!! Bummer.

TTFN

iwillbe - ° CD2 LP11 (11th cycle)
Minxi - ° CD3 LP11 (11th cycle???)
Jess1996 - CD3 35.95° (3rd cycle since m/c, 8th cycle total)
Rahrah - ° CD8 LP13(6th cycle)
seaside72 - ° CD9 LP12 (14th cycle)
duchesse - ° CD12 - LP14 (7th cycle since m/c, 44th cycle ftc)
MrsMc ? ° CD16 LP 10-12 (10th cycle)
Rattling - ° CD18 LP10 (16th cycle)
Ready - 36.70° CD24 8DPO LP12 (8th cycle)
CityAngel - ° CD26 LP10 (8th cycle) AF due CD30
NappyValley - ° CD28 9DPO LP14(8th cycle)
beansprout - ° CD31 16dpo LP? (11th cycle) BFP

Hi guys,

Thought I'd rejoin you again if that's ok. I've had a miserable couple of months, I'll just summarise:

1st cycle post m/c - temps erratic, lots of abdominal pain (treated for infection). Two week AF!

2nd cycle post m/c - lots of EWCM at expected time, but no temp rise. Thought it was annovulation. Gave up for a week. Started taking temps again. Temps were up, but of course had no idea when I OV'd. Then had some pregnancy symptoms, but unfortunately AF arrived.

I was feeling pretty down for a couple of days, but then I thought about the positives.

1. I got pregnant at the second month of properly trying (didn't do the deed at the right time for the first couple of cycles).

1. Looking back though my charts it seems that I do OV and have a 14 day LP.

1. I am still only 28.

1. My missed m/c was probably because I had monoamniotic identical twins and the m/c risk was always much higher.

So, I've decided I need to stop being pathetic and be positive. After all, compared to many people ttc I am actually quite lucky. It just hurts so much seeing all the pregnant women at work.

Anyway, I hope you are all ok. It's good to see that there is a BFP this month. Let's hope for many more BFPs.

I have discovered something interesting recently. I always worry about my low temps (last month I got down to 35.2!). Then I discovered that if I take my temp twice, it is always higher the 2nd time. So now I put the thermometer in my mouth for a while before switching it on. Then my temps were more consistent and quite a bit higher (I even reached the giddy heights of 36.5 last week). Maybe I sleep in a cold room and the thermometer just gets too cold!)

P.S. ambush him early in the morning when he is still half asleep .

Oh bummer if DH won't (those of sensitive nature avert eyes) put out. I found that if I used the ultimate weapon of a BJ that usually got him in the mood (when ttc DS).

Sorry to be personal, but have you guys talked about loss of BFP together. It could be that he is still not ready to go for it again and is making excuses/defenses because being less in touch wiht feelings - i.e. from Mars, he may not realise he is doing this, or how it makes you feel.

Big hugs.

Hey girls can you believe that I forgot to temp this morning?! on such crucial day too but it was because DH refused me last night and is in another stinker tonight so the fact that I got a +OPK today just rubs salt in the wound. Cruel trick of nature that we need assistance from men on this really. He seems to have a short memory about the guilt he felt for not putting more effort in before we got the BFP we lost. Plus he knows the timetable and the need for a BFP before June if we are to go on my Dad's B'day trip in April. Selfish B leaving me with all the stress

Ready - hope you are feeling much, much better.

Nappy - I like your style!

Discombobulated - that is a most excellent word!

Been a busy panda today as had a night out at the Opera (v cultured don't ya know ) with DH last night and stayed with parents. It is a v rare occurrence to get time out with DH so very nice. Handy having parents nearer London. We live on the south coast if anyone cares! Which brings me to a question - does "seaside" live by the seaside?

Ready you get bounce back award of the month. You are totally right it is a private thing. You know what works best for you guys. p.s. I'd go with RahRah's sharp stick technique personally

Iwillbe - really sorry about the whole competition thing. I hope you win!

MrsMcJnr - hang in there at work and if all else fails draw rude doodles of your colleges during meetings, just make sure you destroy the notes afterwards.

It looks like this month is going to be another really long cycle 33 days.

Does anyone else ever think "well that was a waste of Folic Acid tablets". I cheat and only take then from CD14.

Don't feel at all positive about this month but for once much more relaxed about it all - somebody point me back to this in 5 days time!!

Roll on some weekend sunshine.

Hello ready - i'm here! don't give up hope yet!

Hope everyone else is doing ok - really miss you all lots - I so hope that you all come and join us soon. Silly thing to say really, as I know you all hope the same thing, but hopefully you'll know what I mean.

Big hugs, you sound like you need them.

take care all
xxx