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Where there’s a Yam, there’s a way

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Bubblegum89 · 08/01/2018 21:55

Thread numero four-o.

A safe place for those of you who have been trying to conceive for 6+ months and even yams aren’t helping. Come and have a good ol’ bitch and a moan without judgement.

The Yam Commandments are as follows;

  • Thou shall not arrive one day and post BFP next day
  • Thou shall not give advice to others when TTC for one month only
  • Thou shall not participate in one-up-manship and realise TTC is shit for everyone in different ways
  • Thou shall allow posters to be fucked off with the world and everything in it at regular points in the month
  • Thou shall not be offended by strong language
  • Thou shall not tell everyone to eat yams
  • Thou shall accept being called a muppet for testing at 7dpo at 9pm at night

And most importantly...

  • Thou shall not symptom spot during the two week wait and must be prepared for a telling off if they do so.

Welcome and welcome. We’re all very nice and friendly despite being horrible bitter old cows ☺️

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bama4 · 08/02/2018 12:15

So sorry @LimpLettice Thanks thinking of you xx

LimpLettice · 08/02/2018 11:53

Thank you for the good wishes.

So angry and sad. Not a good mix. Feel like screaming. No one here yet. Ttc has been so excruciating, well we all know that, but having it fuck up like this, yet again, is just, well I've no words. Heartbroken, raging. Waiting for the 'well at least you have one already, take comfort' bollocks.

WonkyDonk87 · 08/02/2018 11:19

Fuck Limp I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you're feeling right now. 💐

MynameisJune · 08/02/2018 11:10

Oh @limp I’m so very sorry to read this. I was keeping everything crossed for you. It is utterly, utterly shit and I wish I could give you a real hug but a virtual one will have to suffice. Keep talking to us if it helps xxx

DoAsDreamersDo · 08/02/2018 11:09

oh Limp I'm so sorry to hear this. What devastating news for you. I hope your Dad gets to you soon if he's not there already.

LexieJean · 08/02/2018 11:02

Oh @limp I’m so sorry to hear that, that’s absolutely devastating. 💐

ronswansonstache · 08/02/2018 10:52

What terrible news. I'm so sorry Limp. Look after yourself Thanks

Si1ver · 08/02/2018 10:43

Oh Christ @LimpLettice I'm so so sorry this is happening.

LimpLettice · 08/02/2018 10:30

Hcg in. Risen from 1200 to 1390. Not viable, very likely ectopic. Consultant 8am tomorrow. We're devastated. Dad will be here shortly, DP can't get home til later this afternoon. All this stress and heartache for this. What the fucking point is I don't know.

LexieJean · 08/02/2018 10:21

Yes @wonky it’s taken a great deal of thought - my holidays are excellent so I’ll probably be forfeiting at least some of that. However I only get statutory maternity anyway and a gov pension so I’m putting my mental well-being above the holiday days. Plus, I have some sort of control then. I was talking to someone about the whole TTC thing and they had some wise words about the lack of control being such a kicker. At least for now it’s giving me something beyond TTC to think about!

WonkyDonk87 · 08/02/2018 10:03

@LexieJean I would love to change my whole career as I'm starting to hate it so much but the fear of losing pension/benefits/security means I'll probably never do it.

WonkyDonk87 · 08/02/2018 10:01

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/sweet-potato-beers/

Ta daaaaaa Grin

LexieJean · 08/02/2018 08:58

@milk love it! I’m in. Yam coulis on the ice cream, just to double whammy the miracle food?

@rhi and @biscay I’m job hunting. After a year of putting it off cause I might be pg I’m getting my arse in gear and emailing out my cv everywhere! Loathing my job and feeling super stressed by it can only be hindering the quest for a bfp. 2018= life changes.

DoAsDreamersDo · 08/02/2018 08:58

Yam beer! I'd be up for that.

I also think that booking a holiday is a great idea.

BiscayTrafalgarFitzroy · 08/02/2018 07:17

That's the spirit @RhiBee29! I'm in the process of applying for a new job. Can't put our lives on hold.

RhiBee29 · 08/02/2018 06:27

I have invoked the law of sod and booked a holiday for beginning of October. If I get a bfp this cycle I will not be able to fly then. Could be £500 well spent....either we get a baby and no holiday or we get a holiday and no baby!

WonkyDonk87 · 07/02/2018 23:15

Evening Yammers - I had lots of lager and a curry to console myself. Had a few drinks with some friends, one of them being due in two days. Managed to be happy for them and engage in conversation about birth planning so go me!

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Bubblegum89 · 07/02/2018 22:13

Mmmm yam crisps...

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FairyAnn · 07/02/2018 21:21

Oh Limp sorry to hear you've had another delay. Hope it all goes well for you tomorrow

Good news Bubblegum!

I'm suddenly worried about the fact that I haven't had a single yam this month. I'm not doing myself any favours!

I do have incredibly sore dry eyes, is that a symptom of anything? clutches at straws

MynameisJune · 07/02/2018 20:46

@sooz it’s human nature to hope even when we try to convince ourselves that there is nothing to hope for. Really hope this is your month!

MynameisJune · 07/02/2018 20:44

@limp sometimes you just couldn’t make this shit up! Hope it’s fixed and sorted for early tomorrow morning.

@bubble glad it was positive even if it doesn’t provide any easy answers to your questions.

I’m 9 or 10dpo no symptoms to speak of, could have pre-af symptoms that are being masked by jet lag, but who knows!

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Bubblegum89 · 07/02/2018 20:27

Sooz I don’t think any of us ever learn, not really!

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SoozC · 07/02/2018 20:20

FFS, still feeling a bit nauseous, had spaghetti hoops and a penguin biscuit for dinner though, that's probably the cause. But then I go and have back pain to go with my earlier hip pain and I think I must be preggers.

I can't believe I'm two years in and I'm STILL fucking symptom spotting. Will I never learn?!

Glad I had the ale though - Holy Grail from the Black Sheep brewery, yummy!

DoAsDreamersDo · 07/02/2018 20:11

I’m working tonight or I’d definitely be joining you ladies for a drink 🍻

Bubble that sounds positive! Although still no answers for you!