The continuing adventures of The First Time Frolickers!!!!

Hi another lightening post from me as heading out the door. CD1 today was so sure this was the month as 5 days late!!!! Catch up later.

honeymoo - so exciting about the puppy! What breed are you getting, or are you going for a pup from the pound?

mumnerves am totally with you about the stress of ttc - I always tell myself not to get my hopes up, but then feel crushed whe AF arrives.. daft really but when more and more people around me tell me they've got a BFP after not even trying, it gets a bit frustrating!

turkeydrumstix Not too personal a question at all! If you can't ask on MN, where can you? We're booked in at the London Fertility Centre which is on Harley St and Portland Place. For the initial consultation, DH's semen analysis, a scan for me, and bloods for me it will be about £650. For us, it seems a small amount to pay to hopefully remove the not-knowing factor. Also, DH had an op for an undescended teste at the age of 11 and although he doesn't think that will cause any problems, I have to say I'm starting to wonder... I'll let you know how I get on - first impressions were good as the booking in lady spent about 20 mins on the phone with me yesterday while she explained all the tests and got us booked in.

Well, NYE and no AF yet.. but she's due yesterday or today so I'm not getting worried/excited yet.. am more stressed about the dodgy chinese I had last night which seems to have left it's mark... yuck! Hope you all have a fantastic NY's!

Hi everybody

I officially no longer have any idea what's going on with my body and I'll award a prize to the person who can figure it out!

Last month I ov'd on day 19 - got plenty of ewcm, a temp dip on that day and then a massive temp rise the following day. This month all signs seemed to suggest the same was going to happen - noticed ewcm on days 16,17,18 and temp dip yesterday. But no big temp rise today, in fact it's still lower than every day this month except for yesterday. So now I have no idea if I have ovualted or not - feel as though I have as no longer feel mega horny and cm has dried up but the thermometer says no! aaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhh

Am trying not to read too much into this - I am probably just overreacting as I am prone to do about everything in life. I'm such a control freak normally and this is the one thing I can't control at all. Just feeling quite about it all today.

I think that's quite enough of me ranting on about myself. How is everybody else?

Hope you all have a good new years eve. See you all in 2010- hopefully I'll be in a better mood

turkeydrumstix I've given up trying to understand my body, though DP is insisting on seeing the GP if my body has another random cycle this month.

Oh Sevans I can't believe you are having such an awful time. I had no idea that a MC could be like this.

Worrisome - I agree that if tests will clear up any worries that you have then you should go for them. I'm on cycle 7 too but I have realised over the weeks that I don't ov anywhere near the time that I originally thought, so alot of those months were "wasted". On to a more scientific approach now! If its not too personal a question, are private tests very expensive? I may need to try them myself if I have another 7 months of this waiting!

Kaloki - holy shit, CL 19-36 days! I can't work out what my body is doing when I'm only five days late, I couldn't cope with that at all.

Honeymoo - a puppy!! Jealous!

Hello Mumnerves! Don't worry, I cry most months when AF arrives, and at the same time am scared shitless whenever there is the possibility that I am up-duffed! TTC is very emotionally draining, isn't it?

I really must think of a new years name, any suggestions anyone?

I haven't properly told anyone IRL right now, for a variety of reasons people will think I'm being irresponsible. So I'm quite reliant on MN too

Kaloki: hugs
Thank you so much for the reassurance, I can't talk to anyone but DH atm as my mum had 2 mc when I was little and I'm just so paranoid about pregnancy. I also don't want the constant questions, so this site is so so appreciated!

I know people much older than you who've had a first child despite a lot of drug abuse done to their body! Try not to worry too much, I know it's easier said than done!

Kaloki: Thanks, I got the main ones from the link but couldn't find those 2

UCl is then 25-28 and CD is 22 but I don't think I'm there this cycle just feel like a normal period coming on and am restraining myself from reaching for the first response

I'm also 33 and worried I've left it too late

UCL is cycle length and CD is what day you are in your cycle. It's very confusing getting used to the abbreviations on here! There's a link at the top of the forum which helps with some

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

kkas, not sure what info you need,
TTC #1, cycle 2 not sure what UCL and CD mean
So sorry to hear about the stress, I know how you feel, we just bd after work last cycle to get it over and done with which was quite stressful and this time have just taken it a bit less seriously. I cried when I got my period last month then felt so stupid about it Am determined not to get so hung up anymore and this month we didn't get so tense in bed or feel we had to do it solid for 7-10 days

I'm so nervous about the prospect of being a mum though, I'm guessing that's natural?

Sorry everyone if I don't reply to any of your posts, still trying to get my head around the abbreviations and catch up, but you all seem like such a friendly bunch I felt I just had to post!

honeymoo Yay! Puppy! Sounds fantastic

I'm totally guessing right now, thanks to my random cycles. I've discovered that my cycle last month was 36 days and last month was 19 days. In theory I should be ovulating the day I move house, so I'm writing off this month as I think we may be too knackered before moving to attempt anything more than sleep in bed (all available surfaces are covered in boxes )

Hello everyone - it's been ages since I've posted and so much to catch up on!

Xmas was predictably bonkers driving round the country to in laws etc, eating and drinking and generally putting on half a stone.

Have been using my new CB fertility monitor and today was high fertility day 1 so lots of BD today! Great that I'm not back to work until Monday so we can make the most of the fertile time ha ha!

Zippys good luck next week - lots of people take ages to register HCG so not necessarily too late yet.

Claire sorry to hear about you BFN and hope you had a good one in spite of it.

Whiteroses good luck on the job front - I think your decision is the right one personally. There is never going to be a perfect time!

Muser hope you are gearing up for January and feeling perkier!

PS the other big news is that DH and I are getting a PUPPY! We pick him up in Feb... decided a bit of responsible 'parenting' would be good for us!! Can't wait - am buying doggy stuff and planning training at the moment... an outlet for my maternal instincts methinks.

Zippys, I would test Monday for sure - at least then when you go to the docs you have a 'fresh' test to discuss with them... Good luck for that!

Thanks for the further welcomes folks, Hobnob yep, I thought your name was familiar too! Still waiting, although now it's for that elusive BFP...

Well, I've booked DH and I in for our tests at the London Fertility Centre on the 29th of Jan. Am nervous but tentatively excited, as it will be nice to get the ball rolling if anything needs doing...

Better get back to pretending to work...

Hi girls. Sorry quick update from phone so just a short one. I will catch up later. Just wanted to ask advice. Still no af, now 4 days late and no signs af on her way. When do I test again, I am at the doctors next tues so may test again on Monday if no af then it will be over a week late, what do you think?

bunnygirl80 I love chocolate too, is it wrong to say sometimes it hits the spot better than sex

kkas I think its a good time of year too, even better since I've been able to indulge in all that christmas brings, then settle down to TTC! I agree, christmas is crap without children, I also felt that something was missing this year I remember where I was on Millenium Eve, with a different bloke (one that did the dirty on me 6 months later!) What a difference a decade makes, now I've got my lovely hubby and we're TTC our baby. So sorry the witch got you

NovemberAli massive congrats on the BFP!

WhiteRoses two yrs did feel like a bloody lifetime! But it'll be worth it to have our own baby

Calyx glad you like the term, I also find it amusing!

Kaloki sorry the witch appeared

Turkeydrumstix it is a much nicer way of putting it isn't it ?

Yorkshire your Aunt sounds very insensitive! I really need some classic comebacks for occasions such as this!

Zippys yes very restrained, too much I fear. Now we're TTC, I actually wish we'd just had a 'happy accident', I'm only on month 2 and already hate the stress of it all

Welcome Worrisomeheart, I think I recognise you from the waiting thread ?

Eleanora massive congrats! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months!

Sevans glad things are getting better for you

Welcome mumnerves, I?m also on cycle #2

Claire so sorry to hear you got AF

Sorry for the mammouth post, not had chance to get on for a few days!

As for me Christmas was ok, glad its over after a falling out with my brother but hey ho! I'm now gearing up for OV around 5th Jan, am starting to get EWCM, which is always a good sign, I seem to get this a few days before I OV so time to find that nice underwear and get cracking me thinks!

Claire Sorry to hear that, hopefully next month will be better

Ooops, x-post with kkas. still, 2 lists are better than none.

Wow! I go missing for a couple of days and we get another BFP! Congratulations Eleanora!

Welcome worrisome and mumnerves, lovely to have you aboard.

sevans sorry you?ve been having such a torrid time. It?s a crap way to do it, but losing weight does seem like a very small silver lining to the enormous cloud you?ve been experiencing recently.

zippys your body sounds pretty indecisive, but whilst there?s no AF there is still hope, so fingers crossed fora positive after all these negatives.

Sorry AF got you Claire and kkas, Claire ? your DH sounds to have the same plan as mine! . AF is due for me today and all signs are pointing to her imminent arrival. I?m in the odd position of wantingit to hurry up an arrive as my blood test is booked for tomorrow and if I?m not on my period then they can?t do it and I don?t want to miss my slot!

Since it looks like I?m first in today, I?ve updated the list:

Sky27 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 24? CD125
chico193 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL36 CD103
Homebound TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 30-32 CD91
Stellybelly TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD87
MadameG TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 28 CD58
addie81 TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 27 CD?
Hamsterlover TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL34 CD49
blueberry noo TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31-32 CD42
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL33 CD38
YorkshireTeaDrinker TTC#1 Cycle 14 UCL 29 CD29
mrscinco TTC 1 Cycle 7 UCL 27-32 CD 29
WorrisomeHeart TTC 1 Cycle 7 UCL 27-28 CD 28
Calyx TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL 26-27 CD21
WhiteRoses TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL23-40 CD21
chalky3 TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL26-40 CD21
bunnygirl80 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 29 CD20
honeymoo TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL? CD16
aly323 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 30-? CD16
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL26/7 CD16
Hobnob76 TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31 CD12
Muser TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 30 CD11
ceebs05 TTC 1, cycle 3, UCL 26?, CD9
pixiestix TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL28 CD8
Kaloki TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL ? CD6
kkas TTC#1 Cycle 6 UCL30 CD3
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL29-31 CD2
Sevans TTC#1

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Ladyemmalou83 BFP 13Oct
bluesnowfalcon BFP 14 Oct
Spirael BFP 7 Nov
Curlycasper BFP 11 Nov
TishTosh21 BFP ???
EmsieRo BFP 16 Nov
vix206 BFP 8 Dec
HypotheticalMummy BFP 9 Dec
Ozziegirly BFP 16 Dec
NovemberAli BFP 24 Dec
Eleanora BFP 28 Dec

wow lots happening yesterday!

sevans hope you feel better soon hun.

claire sorry to hear about AF. sounds like you're having a nice time in spite of it!!! lots of sex is my plan for this month too, although still haven't told DH as do not want to put him off.... we'll see how it goes!

mumnerves welcome let us know your stats and i'll add you to the list.

bunny good luck tonight!

worrisome let us know how you get on with your private tests.

Wednesday's stats:

Sky27 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 24? CD125
chico193 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL36 CD103
Homebound TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 30-32 CD91
Stellybelly TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD87
MadameG TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 28 CD56
addie81 TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 27 CD50
Hamsterlover TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL34 CD49
blueberry noo TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31-32 CD42 Zippys TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL34 CD38
YorkshireTeaDrinker TTC#1 Cycle 14 UCL 29 CD29
mrscinco TTC 1 Cycle 7 UCL 27-32 CD 29
WorrisomeHeart TTC 1 Cycle 7 UCL 27-28 CD 28
Calyx TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL 26-27 CD21
WhiteRoses TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL23-40 CD21
chalky3 TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL26-40 CD21
bunnygirl80 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 29 CD20
honeymoo TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL? CD16
aly323 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 30-? CD16
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL26/7 CD16
Hobnob76 TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31 CD12
Muser TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 30 CD11
ceebs05 TTC 1, cycle 3, UCL 26?, CD9
pixiestix TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL28 CD8
Kaloki TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL ? CD6
kkas TTC#1 Cycle 6 UCL30 CD3
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL29-31 CD2
Sevans TTC#1

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Ladyemmalou83 BFP 13Oct
bluesnowfalcon BFP 14 Oct
Spirael BFP 7 Nov
Curlycasper BFP 11 Nov
TishTosh21 BFP ???
EmsieRo BFP 16 Nov
vix206 BFP 8 Dec
HypotheticalMummy BFP 9 Dec
Ozziegirly BFP 16 Dec
NovemberAli BFP 24 Dec
Eleanora BFP 28 Dec

Claire sorry AF got you. Sounds like your DH has come up with the same action plan as mine!

Sevans I hope the iron pills help to start to feel better. I'm not surprised you're anaemic after 4 and a half weeks of bleeding.

Worrisome I agree that if having tests done puts your mind at rest then go for it

Welcome mumnerves

Got a big dip in temps today so that means I should ov today. Time to break in the new undies I got for Christmas I think

Ha, good plan on DH's part.

I'll just add that DH's plan for next month is: lots of sex

Hello all , this is going to be a me me me post as I am a bit pissed merry Our visitors have just left and I now have time to post.

CD1 for me , disappointed but the good thing about Christmas is that there are copious amounts of wine and chocolate to hand

Will log off now while I am still vaguely coherent