Symptom Spotters Anonymous (egg spotting or implantation spotting let's have your symptoms)

Bucky before we head off to the new thread are you out there? Will you join us for a cuppa and a chat? Hope you're ok hun.

ive done a new 2ww thread now if anyone is interested look on my prev post for the link
xx ei xx

Evening Ladies ! Cleaning ?!! No thanks, am lounging around watching one of these channel 4 progs telling you not to eat anything ever again ! It is not working though as tucking into xmas chocolate .
MrsEi great result at the doctor, look forward to hearing the results so you can get sorted (if need be) and grow an Eibean !
GG Hope you have as much luck at Doctor.

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did it work??
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Forgot to say hi to BB2B. Sorry about your BFN. It does seem to be the week for it, doesn't it?

Good idea, Ei, this one is getting long.

I'm about too, but popping in and out in between bouts of cleaning (have just had some cupboards built by a man who covered my house in dust and knocked extra holes in the walls. great ).

Am feeling really sick (probably cos I hate cleaning), if it wasn't for several BFNs and the feeling that I need to be on constant knicker watch I would be excited...

i might busy myself in a mo startin off a new 2ww thread!! i must be feeling ambitious whaddya think??
xx ei xx

lol GG i was looking at unblocking toilets (not for me but just looking)
i wish it was nesting with me but its jus a bit of morbid curiosity
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I'm about MrsEi but I got distracted by the good housekeeping threads about descaling limescale-y kettles . I must be nesting

wow we are quiet tonight!! either that or im mrsei threadkiller extraordanaire!!
xx ei xx

hi ladies
how are you all??
sorry to hear about the various BFNs is totally poo this TTC lark ist it esp when it hasnt worked yet!! not to worry we will all be graduates soon i promise to dream aboput you all for this cycle and we will be antenatal buddies together
i had my docs appt today and he thinks that my 'symptoms' are caused by bowel troubles rather than anything pregnancy related so he is sending me for more tests to see what exactly is goin on in there. he is also sending me for a load of blood tests to check everythin else including my hormone levels, iron and thyroid (i am already underactive) to see if anythin is amiss in those areas too so he is being very thorough so much better than the other doc who practically made you beg for tests...bitch...
hope you are all fine xx
xx ei xx

Hi everyone

Thanks for all your sympathetic responses to my whinging. I feel like a bit of a baby complaining about it. I mean, everyone on this thread has been through exactly the same thing. But it is really nice to come on here and post knowing that you all do understand as I can't complain to DH because that would make him feel the pressure even more, and that is just not fair.

The latest positive step is that I have ordered a bumper pack of wee-sticks of different varieties from the internet so I can indulge my obsession with tests. Secretly I am hoping that I will get pregnant before I need it (why can't Sod's law apply at times like this?). If that happens, this thread will be Mumsnet's version of Freecycle for a bit!

I'm also cheered up by the fact that I gave my daughter her first pillow today and she was sooooo excited. Unfortunately the bloody hormones turned happy moment into damp eyed moment, but it is still nice to see her made so happy by such a little thing!

TF and Picknmix I'm sorry to hear that this cycle is out for you both too. I was hoping it was an implantation dip, but tests are BFN and it has so far lasted 2 days so I think it is not to be.

DG try to relax and just enjoy being pregnant. I know it's hard not to worry, but what will be will be. I read that embryos that implant earlier are more likely to stick - and for you to get a BFP at 10dpo I reckon yours must have been a pretty early implanter. You'll be fine in Mauritius - just avoid jacuzzis and try not to get too hot. Lying around on the beach and the odd swim will definitely be fine, as will the flight. Also, it is pretty normal not to have a booking check up until quite far along (I was about 14 weeks iirc). Just get that scan in as soon as you can as it will put your mind at rest (and give you the right dates). By the way, I spoke to my friend who had her baby at the Whittington and she said she would go back there and that while on the post natal ward they checked on her really often (not just at rounds) and there was a breastfeeding counsellor on hand. Believe me, that's a lot more than they did at QC!

MOB - check this link out for the low down on melon...women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article2472694.ece

GG - don't take any nonsense from the Dr.

JB long cycles are a bugger aren't they? Still the temping should hopefully help you to understand what on earth is going on.

Hellos also to Shreksmissus, mibbes, MrsEi and everyone else.

Hi DG! Massive congratulations!!! So thrilled for you!

Hi to all you other ladies as well...

I'm in the evil tww but just had a bfn this morning - despite having symptoms. Although no sign of AF - we'll see what happens next week I guess. Very crushed. Hate this feeling.

We also now have to wait 3 months before we can try again as I have to fly to a wedding in late October so can't be too far along.

Good luck to everyone else waiting - hopefully this will be your month!

BB

HCB mibbes! I think FF was working on the fact that I had EWCM the other day and my temp jumped from 36.17 to 36.56. Not sure what will happen tomorrow mind - it may recalculate it yet. I certainly missed the egg boat on my first cycle and did it again this cycle, although much more understandably since it's been a long 'un! You're not alone there at all.

Need to rush off again now but hello to everyone and I'll catch up better tomorrow!

Twinkling sorry for temp dip but hurray for clever DD !
MOB glad to hear you are putting in a good bd'ing effort !
GG a fellow Scot I assume . It is bl00dy miserable weather here today so you are better off in London !
DG if you are 5 weeks on paper at least the scans etc... may be sooner - how exciting ! Are you still going for the scan or did they cancel it ?
Jollybear honorary cycle buddy ! Is it normal for you to ov so late ? How can FF tell what is going on with you when you have only just started temping and you are so far through your cycle ? Did you have a huge jump in temp?
I am starting to think I may have done a DG from a few cycles back and mistaken ov signs for PG signs and therefore completely missed the boat . Wasn't this what happened to you DG when you were naive and new to ttc ? Goodness look at you now all blooming with digibean
CD 39 and still have high temp (36.8 today) but have only been taking temps for 10 days(ish) so most likely had a lazy egg . Am looking forward to temping properly next cycle as this should make it all so much clearer - we can embark on the adventure together JB

Good afternoon ladies

Jollybear, MTW & Mibbes Have obeyed orders! BDing
in progress!!! Still got today, so DH knws his job isn't over yet.

GG Welcome back. Nice to see you again. What a shame you were poorly, but i hope that didn't detract too much from having a wonderful time.

scaryhairy sorry to hear about the temp dip. I'm afraid the melon is now on the compost heap. I am interested to hear about it's effects on "secretions" though. I would have eaten it, if it hadn't gone from hard to mouldy overnight!!

shreksmissus No, you mustn't leave us, and you can spit your dummy out any time. Don't get too resigned to ftc - you never know what is round the corner. Have you thought about tests etc? You don't have to answer - i know it's a very personal question. Don't mean to intrude.

DG Glad all went well at the docs. And 5 weeks - wow!! The reality is, you are probably right, not the GP, as you know your body and your cycle, but that's exciting to be 5 weeks "on paper"

twinklingfairy that signing sounds great. Must save a lot of frustration. For her and for you!

Jollybear That's interesting to hear that FF thinks you only just ov'ed. That explains the EWCM, but what a shame DH hasn't been around. Still, it is info to take on to the next cycle, i guess.

PicknMix Sorry to hear about AF. You sound remarkably ok about it. Hope you are ok.

Hello to Bucky Hattyyellow EI and everyone else.

Afternoon to everyone!

GG so pleased to see you back, sorry to hear about your illness, amazing how the body goes, 'ahhh, and relaaaaaxx' when on holiday and then all the nasty bugs come in to attack.

Scary my fellow cycle buddy - sorry hear about the temp dip. Sadly for me af turned up this morning. Am trying to be philosophical but its not working just yet. Have my fingers crossed for you that it IS an implantation drop and your temps will go back up.

TF VERY clever baby girl you have - makes the world of difference I've heard if baby can sign before they can talk, gives them so much more freedom in terms of communication and less frustration.

Right, am trying to ignore the cramping and bad mood, will not let ftc depress me.... Onwards and upwards to next month....

CD 37 lucky old me! I joined FF yesterday and it thinks I ov yesterday (temp increased significantly today- but as I've only temped twice, who knows!) so it looks like I'm going to be waiting for a while yet. I've also no chance of a BFP either as DH has been away!!

Oh well, I'm looking on the bright side I should be able to see exactly what my temps etc do when I know I'm not pregnant!

TF fingers crossed AF stays away

GG Ask to see a different GP when you next make an appointment. Fobbing you off is not acceptable.

Hello to everyone else.

DG five weeks, ahhhh . Have you got one of those baby books which tells you what's happening day by day? I always thought they'd be fascinating to look at and see how baby is growing - "Today you are developing eyelashes, Digitalbean!"

fairy - baby signing sounds very advanced! Wow! I am impressed.

DH is going to get his swimmers tested next week at the hospital, so if they come back with the all clear or a generally positive message, I am going straight down to the doctors to have myself checked. No waiting for Easter like nasty old GP wanted me to . After all this time TTC, maybe I should admit defeat and add myself to the TTC Since Forever thread.

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Scary I am with you on this one. AF was/is due today and I was hoping against hopes that my temp would still be up this morn, but no such luck A drop from 36.70 to 36.40
So all prepared for AF's arrival and hoping, in vain, that this might put her off. You know how she likes to catch us unawares!!

I would also love to think it is implantation dip but this happend last month too and I tried to convince myself, but it took about 3 days of gradual temp dropping before AF arrived. So, am figuring that we will be following the same patern this month. I felt so sure this month, too. Just makes you feel so silly for having hope. I must think negative, it is so hard when positive thinking just leaves you gutted.

On another note. DD has just used baby signing to tell me she wanted something to eat!! I am so proud of her whenever she uses it. It is not the first time either but I still jump for joy every time. It is such a great thing to teach them. I woud never have thought she would be hungry now. We are late risers and she has only just had her breakfast. So it probably woudl have ended up as a shouting match from her as she tried to get me to understand.

DG!!!! - Mauritius, how lovely!! And I bet you thought you'd be using the time relaxing in a hammock for TTC BD-ing . No need now, so purely recreational fun! . Good luck at the doctor today! You are not allowed to leave us all behind despite being a lofty graduate now

hello mibbes - nice to meet you. I had a quick squiz at your profile and you live very near where I am from.

CD14 today for me (I think. I'll need to check after this long away my brain is more mushy than usual. I mean, do you factor in time differences ??). DH will no doubt be pounced on this evening again and then I suppose I am on the 2WW and I will be back to symptom spotting again.