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You know you’ve been ttc-ing for too long...

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Millypad · 15/02/2018 21:17

Anyone fancy contributing to this and letting us know what odd habits have made their way into your life?

I knew I’d been ttc-ing for too long when I woke up at 1am this morning with my bbt thermometer beeping in my mouth and no memory of putting it there. #sleepcharting

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StripeyDungarees · 17/02/2018 09:15

😂 to the putting argument on hold as you have to dtd.

  • Just generally trying to remind myself not to be too business like with dh over dtd (as that puts him off apparently?! “Welcome home now drop and give me your swimmers! I mean make love”)
  • not bothering to test anymore til af is actually late
  • having got angry at dh for buying non white toilet paper
Owlpatrol · 17/02/2018 08:59

Fine by me hun....can you link your blog or dm me it? X

Bubblegum89 · 17/02/2018 08:54

Ladies, I write a ttc/infertility blog that’s a little on the humorous side and I’d love to do this a blog post. Would any of you mind if I used some of your answers? I shall credit you by username of course as I’ll do the post as “mumsnet inspired” lol (sorry to OP for butting in!)

Bubblegum89 · 17/02/2018 08:46

When you are due af and you start becoming a habitual “loo roll checker” every time you go for a wee

LovePinaColada · 17/02/2018 08:20

...You know you have been ttc for too long when you can have detailed chats with your ttc mates (mumsnet) about the pros & cons of each fertility app...

...when you have come up with every new idea, potion & lotion to try - given it all up for a bit - and are now back on it all!

Cakelaur · 17/02/2018 00:48

@Mrsjones17 hahahahaha!! I thought that too!!! I was tempted to tweet them and ask where they got their baby from cos I need one too!! Haha

ronswansonstache · 17/02/2018 00:19

When you can't even go for a wee anymore without close scrutiny of your gusset for CM, spotting, or anything else that you can symptom spot 🙄

Sunshine19 · 17/02/2018 00:12

Best thread on here!! 😂

Sunshine19 · 17/02/2018 00:11

When your mad at your partner. Forgive for the whole of fertile week then get back to the original fight two weeks later when AF comes cos hormones are your get out of jail free card 🤷🏼‍♀️

Bubblegum89 · 16/02/2018 23:53

MrsJones that was my first thought when I saw Tom Daley’s pregnancy announcement as well 😂

Mrsjones17 · 16/02/2018 23:49

You know you have been ttc too long when you get Dh to wake up you up at 3am after coming in from night shift to dtd because it’s the fertile window and you don’t want to miss a chance!

Or you know you have been ttc too long when you seriously consider asking military personnel to ship sperm home when DH is away AGAIN. (perhaps just a military wife thing?!)

You know you have been ttc too long when you see at Tom Dalys pregnancy announcement on Twitter and think for fucks sake even two blokes can get pregnant faster than me (I obviously hope they will be very happy!)

MaisyPops · 16/02/2018 22:22

When you don't give a shit about eating right,
So true.
Over a year-18months ago I gave uo everything you shouldn't eat (including soft cheeses which are my fave!). As of about 2 montjs ago I've become very 'sod it. I'm not even pregnant' Grin

LillyLeaf · 16/02/2018 21:39

When you don't know the actual date, but know what cycle day or dpo you are.

BoRoni · 16/02/2018 20:40

You know you have been trying too long when you pee in a cup next day AF arrived...

Owlpatrol · 16/02/2018 20:08

Omg my boss @physicskate has definitely put me into the ttc box she keeps dropping hints grrr

physicskate · 16/02/2018 20:00

Owl - spot on. I've told everyone I've left teaching to do ivf. No one knows how to respond!!

HoldTightPretendItsAPlan · 16/02/2018 19:52

Yip, I don't even bother shaving my legs unless It's fw now

I don't even shave my legs in fw anymore.

welshsoph · 16/02/2018 19:27

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Millypad · 16/02/2018 19:04

@HesterShaw my gosh, not at all! That’s what we’re all here for - it’s a ‘safe space’ so to speak. (God, what business speak, you can tell I’ve been in meetings all day)

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Owlpatrol · 16/02/2018 19:01

When you scream at 17 kids and counting "how the f*ck can she pop one out a year?" Surely she won't miss one?

When you no longer care who knows your ttcing anyway because you've become one of those "who should get off anyway"

HesterShaw · 16/02/2018 18:43

Sorry, didn't mean to lower the mood. I'd vowed never to post in Conception again, but it came up in Active!

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Millypad · 16/02/2018 18:42

I’ve just had a glug of red wine from the bottle because alcohol doesn’t count if it’s not in a glass and I’ve done too many 2wws to be totally abstemious

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HesterShaw · 16/02/2018 18:40

When your sister has had three in the same time you've failed to conceive even once.

When it's completely killed your sex life because you're thinking "What's the bloody point, I'm barren anyway." Sad

Merrz · 16/02/2018 18:28

Yip, I don't even bother shaving my legs unless It's fw now Blush

CoconutGal · 16/02/2018 18:23

When you don't give a shit about eating right, forget to fill in the app & track your period & now don't know what day it is let alone what cycle day you're on 😂 just strolling along

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