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Just want AF to arrive so new cycle can begin...

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CaribouCarafe · 26/05/2020 15:52

AF due in 3 days.

Am sure I'm out this month - negative FRER today and I have the usual PMS acne.

Just want my period to come already so that I can get this useless cycle over with and have a commiseration beer.

Just frustrating as have been taking pre-conception vitamins for months, cut out caffeine, no alcohol during TWW, have DTD every other day, tracked ovulation and with no success.

Anyone else fancy a moan whilst waiting for AF to show up?

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AKcheer · 11/07/2020 09:30

Hey @LS2020 it really is isn’t it! It was my first time TTC last month. All my friends seem to get pregnant with the click of a finger so I thought I’d be the same!! Doh! How about you? Are you TTC too?

@Ughmaybenot thank you :) I know at least I can look forward to some drinks and just chill!

Ughmaybenot · 11/07/2020 09:09

@LS2020 that’s what I’m hoping for 🤞🏻 Just trying to go into it with the best mindset possible.
Aw well I hope you have a lovely day and your mum enjoys her birthday 😊

@AKcheer sorry this month wasn’t your month! That’s the good thing I suppose about AF arriving, there’s no worries about a few to drink!

LS2020 · 11/07/2020 08:21

@Ughmaybenot you can go into this one so positively knowing your body is doing all the right things and hopefully this is your month!
I know, the one yesterday was a lot lighter so will have to see today but I’m out to see my mum for her birthday so will have to test when I’m home.

Hi @AKcheer sorry to hear AF arrived, it’s a kicker every time! How long have you been TTC now?

AKcheer · 10/07/2020 19:30

It’s so hard isn’t it guys! My AF came today and I was convinced so all I can do is drown my sorrows with alcohol Shock

Ughmaybenot · 10/07/2020 19:28

Hey guys, thanks for your lovely messages, I’m actually feeling okay, all things considered. Hopefully next month 🤞🏻

That nearly, nearly but not quite are the actual worst aren’t they @LS2020

LS2020 · 09/07/2020 11:11

@CaribouCarafe ah thanks that’s reassuring, I was using cb ones with the smiley face and would get them when expected but these ICs are supposed to be twice as sensitive and struggling to get a line near the control line. These are my last three days around lunch. They so annoyingly close but just not!

Just want AF to arrive so new cycle can begin...
CaribouCarafe · 09/07/2020 08:33

@Ughmaybenot sorry to hear that your period came, but congrats on having an average length cycle! Fingers crossed for next month

@LS2020 that happens to me all the time! I only test once a day (at irregular intervals) so most of the time I just see it getting almost darker than the control line and then the next time it'll be much lighter. I would just treat the darkest days as potential ovulation days?

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LS2020 · 08/07/2020 15:41

@mrswilso omg split open his PS4 to have a baby doll dangling out, he’ll love it!!
Hope you get one soon 🤞🏻 Hmm had the more creamy CM that I normally get after O but got quite a quick a result on my OPK just now, could see it before due colour cleared but it’s still not darker than control so wondering if I’ve just missed it?

@CaribouCarafe yes! Honestly though who thinks what’s a great idea, trap a queen bee to my unborn baby after already suffering a MC!

@Ughmaybenot ah no, but I’m kinda really happy you’ve just had a normal cycle? Plus that means things are getting to the right place and you’re becoming fertile, lots of baby dust for you this month and a lovely 30 day cycle to give your phases enough time 😊

Ughmaybenot · 08/07/2020 15:30

No @LS2020 ?? That sounds bonkers 😂 I love that scratch card idea, how sweet 😊

Well definitely no surprise positive this month, I’ve just come on my period! Disappointed because I’m definitely out for this month but actually happy because that’s a normal cycle length of 30/31 days... not 83 or whatever last time 😂

CaribouCarafe · 08/07/2020 14:14

[quote LS2020]@mrswilso does your OH have any hobbies or anything you’re thinking of pulling together? I must admit, I already have a box of baby grows that I’ve deemed too cute to pass up!!

twitter.com/emily_murnane/status/1279166881509732353?s=21 Honestly it’s so random, I love that her ‘doctor’ signed off on it.. I’d get a new one!

I’m CD14. I haven’t got a peak on an OPK but last month I moved from cb to IC and haven’t got a peak either month. I’m really stumped because on CB always got my smiley dead on when I expected and I’ve googled and my ICs are supposed to be more sensitive Confused I’ve had all the good CM and high cervix though so think I’ve probs ovulated today or yesterday[/quote]
Hahaha the belly of bees Shock photo - reminded me of the 'Royal Jelly' story from Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected (spoiler: baby turns into a bee).

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mrswilso · 08/07/2020 13:54

That woman is f@!?ing INSANE!
"I'm allergic...just welts though" 😳 sack that GP 😂
He's not a big hobby guy, he does like a wee shot on his PS4...suppose I could jam the test into one of his game cases 🤣
I keep reminding myself it's better to track the OPKs to at least have an idea of what's going on, we'll see what today's PM one says, fingers crossed 🤞🏻

LS2020 · 08/07/2020 13:49

@mrswilso does your OH have any hobbies or anything you’re thinking of pulling together? I must admit, I already have a box of baby grows that I’ve deemed too cute to pass up!!

twitter.com/emily_murnane/status/1279166881509732353?s=21 Honestly it’s so random, I love that her ‘doctor’ signed off on it.. I’d get a new one!

I’m CD14. I haven’t got a peak on an OPK but last month I moved from cb to IC and haven’t got a peak either month. I’m really stumped because on CB always got my smiley dead on when I expected and I’ve googled and my ICs are supposed to be more sensitive Confused I’ve had all the good CM and high cervix though so think I’ve probs ovulated today or yesterday

mrswilso · 08/07/2020 13:42

@ls2020 aw that's super cute! Scratch card is a great idea!
Haven't seen the shoot - that seems a bit dangerous though 🤭 I don't mind the bees but that's a whole other level haha!
I'm CD11 today - still getting consistent high readings on the OPK strips but not quite peak yet. I'm hoping I get a nice clear obvious peak in the next couple of days, I'm worrying in the back of my mind that it won't appear and then I've got a whooole other thing to stress out about ha!
Where are you at?

LS2020 · 08/07/2020 13:21

I’ve got a we’re having a baby scratch card @mrswilso as it’s something we do as family tradition (like we always buy one for someone’s birthday or put in Xmas eve box) and my plan is to pretend I found a left over one and get the OH to scratch it off. Or it’s his birthday next month so if we get lucky before then might think of something else to make day more special 😊

LS2020 · 08/07/2020 13:20

Omg @mrswilso @Ughmaybenot @CaribouCarafe have you seen the photo shoot that woman did in a field with bees all over her belly?!

@ughmaybenot sorry to hear about BFN but is still early so fx for you!

@mrswilso where are you in your cycle now? 😊

mrswilso · 08/07/2020 13:08

Aw rubbish @ughmaybenot ☹️ is it still too early maybe?
I passed out on my sofa last night and missed out on DTD so I can't wait to get home from work tonight haha!

CaribouCarafe · 08/07/2020 11:59

Ah I'm sorry to hear that @Ughmaybenot - hope you're feeling a bit better this afternoon xx

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Ughmaybenot · 08/07/2020 06:57

See I nearly went for one... more spooky!

Temp this am has dropped so I was expecting it, but just got a BFN. Disappointing!

CaribouCarafe · 08/07/2020 06:11

Haha had a feeling the middle one would get the vote.

Although I also have a soft spot for option 1 as it looks like she's summoning a man.

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Ughmaybenot · 07/07/2020 21:59

Those are hilarious 😂 middle one for sure 😂

mrswilso · 07/07/2020 21:22

@cariboucarafe middle, 100% 🤣

CaribouCarafe · 07/07/2020 20:27

@mrswilso if you were going to imagine heavily pregnant women hunting the fields for men to use and abuse which of the following would you go for:

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mrswilso · 07/07/2020 20:00

Aah just caught up and gutted I've been missing the banter today hehe!
Loving this thread - looks like we're the bad girl group haha! Naughty naughty 😈
I've been laughing away picturing heavily pregnant women hunting the fields for men to use and abuse haha 😂

I was always planning on just telling my hubby as soon as I get the BFP but over the last month I've started to consider buying a couple of wee bits in to make it cuter when I do it - maybe a baby grow in a box or something like that...or a riddle/puzzle maybe...

Ughmaybenot · 07/07/2020 13:36

@CaribouCarafe ah. Then I fear I wouldn’t get away with it long. He notices everything and remembers everything 😂

CaribouCarafe · 07/07/2020 13:33

@Ughmaybenot depends on how observant your DH is!

With mine I probably couldn't - he knows when AF is coming purely on what my breasts feel like. In fact, he's better at predicting AF than me and my apps!

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