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Chooklass · 09/10/2018 06:30

Yammers thread 9!

Yammer rules:

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. Please read the rules before posting!

The Yam Commandments are as follows;

  • Thou shalt not arrive one day and post BFP next day
  • Thou shalt not give advice to others when TTC for one month only
  • Thou shalt 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 shalt not be offended by strong language
  • Thou shalt not tell everyone to eat yams
  • Thou shall accept being called a muppet for testing at 7dpo at 9pm at night
  • Thou shalt not symptom spot during the two week wait and must be prepared for a telling off if you do so.

-Thou shalt not post pictures of positive pregnancy tests. We will be delighted to hear about it but no photos, please and thank you

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OrcinusOrca · 15/10/2018 21:13

@Chooklass I've recently lowered my caffeine a lot and I feel really tired but I don't think I've noticed any other effects, have you cut it out completely or just reduced?

@JustLikeTheySaid I didn't see the needles to be honest, it didn't feel like the kind of environment to lift my head and peer around at what was where..! I also thought I'd have lots of needles in a small area, but they were quite spread out, eg my feet, stomach, wrists, forehead. Weird because even though they were going in the same area in my left and right I could feel them a lot more on a certain side, definitely makes me think there is something in it

JustLikeTheySaid · 15/10/2018 20:58

Yes just my feet and no not tickly at all, it is actually really very firm. I could definitely fall asleep through it, have to focus on staying awake! I would like to try acupuncture but I am absolutely petrified of needles.

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Chooklass · 15/10/2018 20:49

I'm mainly going for de-stressing. Think that will be valuable in itself. Re-started my low-sugar and no caffeine diet today so now got a raging headache! Off to bed early with some painkillers! I know I'll feel great in a few days but the next 2 days will be rough.

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OrcinusOrca · 15/10/2018 20:40

@JustLikeTheySaid did they just do your feet? I read somewhere that sometimes it's ears and hands too. Is it really ticklish?!

Ooh @Chooklass let me know how it goes?

I know the jury is out but I feel like even if it helps with relaxation that has to be a plus, right? I only had a couple acupuncture sessions but had an IBS bout after one so that made me a bit wary.

JustLikeTheySaid · 15/10/2018 20:31

I had reflexology this evening! It's sooooo relaxing so I am hoping it might be positive.

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Chooklass · 15/10/2018 20:27

Totally try to distract myself @OrcinusOrca! I've just booked my first reflexology session for next week.

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OrcinusOrca · 15/10/2018 20:04

Do any of you try to distract yourself or does time pass quickly enough for you? I'm finding the days go so unbelievably slowly right now.

Contemplating trying to find reflexology locally. I love autumn and Christmas but nothing is really occupying my brain enough right now.

JustLikeTheySaid · 15/10/2018 18:49

In a foul mood about the royal baby. So happy for them blah blah blah. Boo. :(

7DPO today and no symptoms or anything so I'm pretty sure this month is a no go too. Fucks sake.

OrcinusOrca · 15/10/2018 15:43

Glad it's not just me who got pissed off at the royal baby bomb..!

Hope you're all having a good Monday. I reallyyyyyy can't be arsed. Need to get my shit together at work. Motivation is nil...

Si1ver · 15/10/2018 11:57

Remember you only need one. One of my friends only had one egg collected and her son was born a few months back. One is all it takes.

LexieJean · 15/10/2018 11:56

Ha @books hows that inner peace going?! I hadn't heard the royal baby bomb @maddiie - bloody typical. So happy for them blah blah blah 🙄

In other news I have no idea what's going on with my cycle. I ov'd 4 days earlier than usual (usual being the last 5 cycles) and am now just 8dpo but had some spotting. Now I'm wondering if I've been pre FP hot the last fews days. I'm not sure. I guess that will be an excellent holiday present from my body.

Pinkemi · 15/10/2018 10:22

@Si1ver ah that makes me feel a little better about it. I tried to ask the nurse if it was good or bad.. and she was like.. its okay.. we just need them to grow more.

@Booksandbaths1 I agree about switching the radio off.. haha I did the same! Was like.. NOPE dont want to hear that.

The meds I am on are Bemfola for the evening and... gah I cant remember the name of my morning one. It starts with a C?

Booksandbaths1 · 15/10/2018 10:12

Great news @pinkemi! I'm already wishing I was on short protocol... this down regging bit feels like it is lasting ages. Can I ask which stim med you're on?

Fertile fucker meghan. I promptly switched off the radio when I heard this morning. Damn her. Must channel inner peace 😂

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Chooklass · 15/10/2018 09:50

That sounds good @Pinkemi?

FFS @maddiie! There really is no escape!!

I've just booked a fertility reflexology appt for next week! Going to give it a go.

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Si1ver · 15/10/2018 09:46

That's brilliant for a first scan @Pinkemi loads more than I had at my last scan.

Pinkemi · 15/10/2018 08:57

First scan today.. 4/5 on one ovary and 5/6 on the other. Is okay i hope...

maddiie · 15/10/2018 08:54

Waking up to be baby-bombed by Duchess of Sussex! Can't escape the babies!

Owlpatrol · 14/10/2018 16:05

Oh no @Chooklass I always think that our bodies constantly suprise us! I've had some cramps today with some small amounts of spotting Sad we went for Sunday dinner and I said to dp I don't know what to do anymore (after seeing two new borns in the pub....) and basically I said he has to get tested next month or I'm not doing it anymore. He's still very positive but he understands. quietly dying a little more inside

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Chooklass · 14/10/2018 13:12

Ugh, I've never had such awful cramps with FP before Sad. What on earth is my body doing?! Taken ibuprofen but it's made no difference.

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Chooklass · 14/10/2018 10:13

Got full-on FP yesterday, still really crampy so am on the sofa with a hot water bottle for the second day. FP is so much more bearable when it falls on a weekend for me. I can just deal with it in my own way without having to put a brave face on. Might watch that film too @SparkwoodAnd21!

Hope you are doing ok @OrcinusOrca

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LexieJean · 14/10/2018 10:13

I really like it @sparkwood I thought the kind of understated but invasive way they portrayed the various processes was so true. It was emotive without being too reliant on emotions to win you over - like it was pared back. Which I think is why it worked so well at telling their story. I'd defo recommend it. I mean it's not a laugh a minute but then what part of TTC is!

Owlpatrol · 14/10/2018 09:10

Yep spotting started today for me also Sad cake and Sunday roast sounds good!

SparkwoodAnd21 · 14/10/2018 08:16

Lexie what did you think of it? I’m the same age as her and like you said, it feels uncomfortably true!

So sorry to hear Orcinus. Lots of love to you.

FP just arrived. Two days early. Good job I’m going out for cake today.

LexieJean · 13/10/2018 22:58

Didn't feel like going out tonight so I'm watching @sparkwood suggestion of Private Life film. So far so uncomfortably true!

Owlpatrol · 13/10/2018 16:03

@OrcinusOrca I think the nhs are aware but they don't think it's such a bigger deal as we believe maybe?

I've been on another cleaning mission today. Went to pound stretcher and saw some cheap pregnancy tests but avoided avoided. I have a feeling ill be out. I do feel a bit "off" and bloated but cramps are well and truly here. Af due Tuesday.

Me and dp are wondering what to do tonight, I'd really love a date night but not sure if I'm in the mood to get dressed up or not!

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