first month of TTC no.1 anyone care to join?

waves to longhairedchief - welcome

katster -sorry you are feeling blue xx

Morning katster - sorry to hear you aren't well but LOL at blaming it on early pregnancy. I am doing the opposite. I feel disgustingly healthy and full of energy - after feeling tired and a bit down for the last couple of weeks - and am convincing myself that it is obviously a sign I am pregnant!

Yay! We have a new member! Welcome longhairedchief!

Oooh, beanie, you've just made me feel so much better! I just wish it was all a bit more scientific, you know, like even just lines going from faint to dark rather than randomly skipping to whiteness! I normally drink about 2 liters of water a day, so I can't tell you how hard it's been to keep it down to nothing really, to make sure my wee is "concentrated" enough for testing. And how exactly does that square up with keeping hydrated enough for any potential beanie?

Having said that, my head is too busy producing snot to manage to produce anything anywhere else.

Anyway, I've just written a soppy note on the GFJ thread about how great MN is, because it seems like you lot can always bring a smile to my face. It's meant for all of you as well, especially you lot really, as we're all newbies to TTC!

Katster OMG, that's so funny! We did SF down to Monterey. Spent a night at a lovely hotel called Spindrift Inn, but it was a looong time ago so not sure it's still there... we also went to Lake Tahoe, I learned to snowboard in Squaw Valley! Drove through Napa too, the scenery is amazing. It's gorgeous, you'll absolutely love it!! We've been so inspired that we're determined to do an American Road-Trip every couple of years or so. (It's all right to dream...)

How rude... welcome longhairedchief

LOL Katster - I was a bit similar with the PG tests (bought a load on the internet) and the folic acid. Now hiding pregnancy vitamins, the MW forms and leaflets! You're right about the 12ww - I'm going a bit mad but trying to take a deep breath and enjoy each day as it comes.

Although I really don't want MS, it would be good to 'feel' more pregnant. Felt a bit sick this morning and again this evening, but I think I was getting in a pickle about driving the car

DH is in Uganda until the end of Jan. I don't mind being on my own so much, especially as I'm at work during the day. Might visit my FIL (as DH's mum is also in Uganda, on same trip).

Due Monday and counting !!

Oops - x-posted. My DP also works away a lot during the week so just having to jump him whenever he is home. As you can tell I am very impatient so I'm also counting the minutes - what day are you due?

Hi longhairedchief - you're right of course, we are all very friendly here . Is this your first month of trying?

purple - glad to hear that you are still feeling well. You might be one of those lucky people who avoid MS. Then again I always think the MS must really make you feel pregnant so maybe there's a plus side (or am I just mad ). It's funny the way you finish the 2ww (which drives us all mad) and move onto the 12ww before you have the scan and can start sharing your news.

broodzilla don't give up hope - I had faint lines on CD12 and 13 nothing on day 14 then a very dark line on day 15 so you never know. That's with a 28 day cycle but if you've been ill maybe your body is a bit behind this month.

katster ROFL at you setting up your own clinic. Glad I'm not the only one getting a bit obsessed!

Well day 22 here and boy is the month dragging! Can't even amuse myself symptom spotting as I don't have any symptoms. Roll on the 22nd!

We sort of started last month (!) but didn't have my 'clinic' set up then!!! Tried to aim to BD more this month. Trouble is DH is away with the military so BD'ing a bit sporadic.
I read your post about feeling down. This week I have felt really low. I'm trying not to count the minutes until I can test next week but I'm a bit impatient!! Just trying not to be disappointed if this month isn't the one

Hi guys! Please can I join :-)

TTc no 1 and a bit anxious!!! You all seem very nice ha ha!

Purple you might just be one of the lucky ones who feel fine throughout the pregnancy! My BF is due to pop any day now, and she has felt absolutely fine and normal for the whole time, no morning sickness or anything!

Katster LOL at you setting up a clinic! I'm awaiting my next shipment, which should be here tomorrow. Can't wait!

I think I've given up hope for this month, I don't get my body at all. First I got faint OPKs, then nothing, then faint ones, now nothing again. And I'm CD12. On a 26 day cycle.

I've been really ill though, so I'm sure that must mess with the system. And, in a way, maybe it's for the best as I'm about to go on a long-haul flight at the end of Feb, coming back at the beginning of March, so not ideal to be pregnant and suffering, right? (Everything happens for a reason, everything happens for a reason, every...)

BTW, I posted on the GFJ thread, but just incase you're not all on there as well... one of my friends is in the middle of IVF at the moment and she was told to make sure she eats 60gr of protein every day and also told to have a hot water bottle on her belly at night.

Just wanted to share that on the off chance that anyone of us might need even more things on the to-do list!

Thanks Katster. Remember, we're here for little rants too I know how I felt in Jan and I would have been pretty down myself so I think it's totally reasonable to have a wobble. Love your attitude though and you're right that it'll happen when it happens. Big smiles and I'd share the choc in my desk if I could

Only MN and DH know and ideally don't want to tell family until after 12wks but don't think this is likely. Mums are going to tell everyone and it would be awful to tell them I'd miscarried. DH left for Uganda this morning and we're happy for me to tell a friend if I'm suffering with morning sickness while he's away. No massive symptoms yet though, slightly sore breasts and they're slightly larger I think (or wishful thinking). Still a little cramping and had a tiny spot of nausea this morning. I'm 6wks tomorrow so entering symptom territory.

How's everyone?

Sorry for your AF Katster, really sad for you and hope something crops up this week to bring a smile back

Fingers crossed for you Beanie and Broodzilla.

Still feeling no different to usual, had some more cramping (AF style but apparently that's my uterus expanding). Only expanding I'm doing around the waist is due to lack of gym and too much chocolate!

Big hugs to everyone

Hi all,

Seems like we're all feeling a bit down... must be the time of year. I for one don't mind people popping in here to have a moan/rant/get it off their chest. That's what it's for!

Blondes I think it's good that you're finishing the pack, sure I remember reading that it's easier on your body. (same as when you start the pill, it's better if you start it on CD1.)

Katster - big, virtual cup of (decaf) tea coming your way!!
I hope you feel better soon, it's rotten isn't it to have AF AND feel sad! As if one or the other isn't bad enough.

Beanie, yup, me too. I really thought that I'm one of those chilled out people. But I've just ordered some more OPKs (I'm going through them like nobody's business)... and some Pre-seed. I'll let you all know when it arrives and has been... ehm... road tested... if it's any good.

Now I'm going to be hitting the cookie jar.

Hi all,

this thread had been a bit quiet recently.

katster - sorry to hear that you are feeling so blue . Don't feel bad for coming on here to offload, that's what we are all here for. Can you chat to your GP about how long any of these pills/treatments should take? Have you tried posting the problem as a specific thread anywhere on mumsnet? I'm sure someone on here must have had the same problem.

I am on day 21 so another week to wait before I know whether we have been lucky this month. I am feeling totally obsessed and the fact that we are really quiet at work this week isn't helping. It's my birthday this weekend so hopefully that will keep me busy and distracted. I really wanted to be one of those people who are just relaxed and don't think about it too much but that's clearly just not me .

katstar - not yet but am still on last few days of pill

dont know why i want to finish packet, but i do

does that make me insane{grin]

thnaks purple and congrats btw

life will never be the same

Had first proper chat with DH about the BFP. Kinda dropped the bombshell just as we left the house on Monday night heading for dinner with friends. Been in shock most of the week but had a brill chat about all things baby whilst shopping in town (not for baby things, I might add!)

Bit of a wobble on the doula front - DH not happy. But once I explained the benefits (and I want to go to a birth centre without epidural options, therefore having anything I want!) he's fine.

Still haven't heard from the MW about a date for my booking appointment and don't want to tell parents until I have a date for a scan. Hmmm... so the waiting goes on!

Hoping we have loads more BFPs in Jan - big smiles all round

guess i want AF to arrive so i know where i am in my cycle - then the countdown begins