The TTC Sanctuary - Let's Talk About TTC... the ups, the downs, the fantasy shopping list that is getting bigger even though our tummies aren't...

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Happy birthday lissielou

Hi Shreksmissus. I know what you mean about the of all those BFPs. I feel really pleased for them, but deep down I wish it was me too

Got a positive on my OPK on Friday (CD16). Was so pleased to see it I had a stupid grin on my face for ages . All I could think was 'my body works'! Seeing as we BD'd on CD15, and again on CD17 & 18 I'm hoping that egg had no chance of escaping. DH asked if we could keep this up and of course I said yes. I'm trying to tell myself that it's not over until the red lady sings . Now have to stop myself worrying that I may not have a long enough luteal phase [sigh emoticon]

Back at work - not been able to get on over the weekend (starts Thur lunchtime in terms of 'work')..

Lissie - when in April - ds born on 6/4/05, so probably very similar timescales...

Shreksm's - 2.8 - May?

I agree re the gender selection. Before this conception lark started taking so long and causing so many problems, I really wanted a girl - probably because my mother and I have a really good relationship, and of course the clothes are really cute. When pregnant I got to the stage in the middle that I didn't really mind either way, and at the end it turned out well that it was ds as the name we'd both agreed on was male and it was so nice to say hello with his name... Now, really don't care. Would in some ways like a girl, but in other ways a boy would be good (use same clothes more, probably stand up to ds better in the long term??) - I really don't mind!

I don't drink red, but I am partial to white or rose ... I think anything goes here (except gender preferences I think ) so be as much of an alkie as you like

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Me too Shreksmissus, I always cheer up with a good face mask

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Good luck for the 31st Lissie, and have a great night tonight

Shreksmissus, welcome to the thread, what you say about the cycle of waiting for ov, then guessing the symptoms then sobbing is so real for me at the moment. I have been struggling of late. It is hard going. You are in the right place for some pampering

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relaxation isgood mummy2olivia...

ready, stilltime m'love!im good,waiting for the 31st (followup appt at LWH) and im 30 on mon, so going out tonight for beer and a kebab!

Lissie, lovely to see you. Although of course I wish you were pregnant and I was too, and we were on a pregnancy thread together How's it going?

Mummy2Olivia, pmsl at you calling yourself a hippy It's great that you are relaxed, hope it proves successful

Hello again Lissie- hope you well

Hope everyone else is good too. I'm on the 2ww now- or I think I am. I've been so chilled from my accu that I cant pinpoint when I ov'd or even if I have!! And for the first time in about 6 months we have had sex in the 2ww. Not BD. sex. A big step in the relaxed and chilled direction i think. I feel so much happier.

I sound like a hippy!! I think it is so easy to get dragged into the emotion etc that it can all get very upsetting. And that has the opposite effect.

well hello all! i see some familliar faces on here. may i join please?

my history 1ds born apr05
6 early mc's and 1 ep (1 tube gone too)been ttc for 2.5y now. and its not fair

Mummy2Olivia (thought I better call you by your MN name, otherwise it might confuse), yeah, we had investigations last summer, and the consultant was happy with everything, and just seemed to think it would only be a matter of time ? but since then we have moved away from that area, so need to start the ball rolling again in our new PCT. Keep putting it off Your acupuncture sounds like it is helping balance you. I saw an acu in town the other day, and thought I would give them a look in.

Welcome to the thread Rosmerta

Waves at Nomore

Glastochick, well done on not lurking on the preggers boards. Your time will come Can you pay for the spell by credit card? (safer than debit I think) as I don?t have a paypal account. I am tempted, I have to say Fingers crossed that everything goes well for you in the business phase of your cycle

Hackneybird, I used this site for OPKs, good value for money by all accounts. Hope you find it easy to use

Hiya hanaflower, good luck with ttc, sounds like you are pretty relaxed about it all. Good for you

Hope everyone is just dandy?

Hi hackney. I bought some OPKs from Ebay. Just type in OPK. The listings are private so no one will know you've bought them. I ordered on a monday and mine arrived on a wednesday. You have to pee into a cup or something and dip the stick in then wait for a while. I was getting negatives and should have really tested yesterday and the night before but didn't [oops]. Will test again tonight.

Am getting twinges now so convincing myself I'm about to, or am, OV . CM spotting hasn't been great - think I've been affected by this cold I've had and being dehydrated. Fingers crossed DH's swimmers from last night were ready!!!

Can someone please tell me a bit more about OPK's and where I can buy a bunch quite cheaply?

I'm going to be reckless and try as soon as I can, even though I only had an MC VERY recently.

Hello Rosmerta. Good luck with the spells for those crazy ladies that have purchased them.

Sorry ladies, work got in the way of MN yesterday so only just read some of the messages.

viksam, I believe hospitals should tell you what percentage of births are medicalised if you ask them. We found out online. We also found the birthing center online having googled birthing centers in our area. Thought we might be outside of the catchment area but phoned them and they said we just have to tell our Doc where we want to go and they will either send a letter to the birthing unit to register us, or we take a letter along. MW appts etc are then dealt with by the birthing center.

Ready, I have managed to avoid even lurking on the pregnancy boards today . Going to try not to hop over there this afternoon

mummy, glad to hear the spell is clear. I bought one yesterday and she got in contact really quickly asking for information. She said she would cast the spell last night and then get in contact again. Haven't heard from her yet but I'm sure I will do. Feels good to be doing something other than BD'ing and hoping for the best. I hope the spell works for you

Waves to rosmerta

Crikey you lot have been busy!
Hello rosmerta nice to meet you

Hi, can I join your thread?

Am TTC no 2 though I keep changing my mind as to whether I want another or not. Though that's just because my ds (2 next week) has well & truly entered the tantrum stage! But watching him with other children I think he'd be really good with a little brother or sister!

But anyway, that's probably enough waffling from me

ready the spell comes in the form of a lovely letter, some herbs and an angel charm. The instructions are very clear- I did my spell last night. Its worth a go- especially as she donates some of the money to a kidney disease charity.

Hope you are ok- sorry you have been feeling down. Sometimes you need to feel that you are actually 'doing' something and making progress to make it all worth it. It can all get very emotionally tiring and upsetting. I know you had some investigations done- did the results come back ok? I keep comforting myself with the fact that the average couple takes 18 months to get pregnant. That means one couple will get pg in 1 month-another couple will take 3 years. If all your results have come back ok then there is absolutely NO REASON why it cant be you. My acupuncture lady has made me feel very very calm about it all and I can honestly say its made a real difference. DH even asked when I am due on today and he can always tell when it is coming up to that time cos I'm tearful, unhappy, snappy- and this month he hasnt got a clue!! I hope you are feeling a bit more positive anyway- take care hun.

Actually here is something else that made me feel better- A single friend of mine said to me the other day 'at least you have got someone to try with!' How true!!!

Sorry Viksam it too me so long to type my message that I missed yours
I have used OPKs before, but I bought a small amount and ran out before I got the surge, so I would say that maybe go for a bumper pack. Not trying to make you spend your money, but then you won't end up like me, ovulating 2 days after the OPKs ran out

Oh god i just projected forward and worked out that hopefully i will be away on holiday in April on the important days, you know how people say it some times happenes when you go on holiday and u relax, well now i have worked that out there isnt much chance of me being relaxed is there!! How are u Ready?

Welcome to the thread Hackneybird (great name )! Sorry to hear of your mc . I hear what you are saying, I foolishly had it in my head that stopping contraception would result in a pregnancy, pah!

Anniemac, welcome aboard. What you said made me smile ? I think that way too sometimes, that the gender preference is just showing off ? and yeah, sour grapes for me too Sorry that your dh is away at the crucial time, but you never know, so jump him on his return

Glastochick, I love the smell of Milton ? have had a few odd looks too, perhaps I need to get some cats to excuse my Milton habit ? your neighbour sounds er, --scary?interesting. Eek.

Broodymumof2, glad you are feeling more positive today, and that your rant helped ? let it all out

MrsTittleMouse, you are clearly feeling the pressure, hope you are finding ways to let off steam and take five minutes not thinking about it. Fingers crossed for you.

Napa and Glastochick you are both banned from looking at the pregnancy threads. If I catch you in there there will be trouble

Big wave to everyone else

Hi all,
I dont look at the pg threads for fear of becoming so down i wont be able to get up again.
Think im gona order some ov sticks but cant decide wether to go for a bumper load for cheap therefor loosing all hope, or just a few to try therefore retaining some optomism for the future?? Also is it worth going for the digital type, i have heard they arnt up to much, anyone used them?
God Glasto, ur brothers experience sounds horrid, how do you find out about ur local hospitals stats. Can u elect to go to a birthing center instead?
So many people have gone through MC's i am really worried that after all this time i will have to suffer that evil too, i really admire those of you who have come through it, not so sure if i could handle it as well.