The First Time Frolickers leave The Three Follicles to go home and "Do their homework!" The one where all our minutes come at once.

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Ok ladies, here's the new thread, let's hope it's a lucky one!

Truff as much as I appreciate the sentiment, you shouldn't pretend to be customers of mine - I work in probation, customers are offenders Thanks for the idea though. It certainly does seem as though she's trying to get across that she's 'good' as you say

Enjoy wrapping your presents, it's my fave part of xmas! Hope the journey to Birmingham is ok and the weather isn't too bad. And fingers crossed it's your month, enjoy the drinks while you can. And hope you get sorted at the docs and that there's nothing wrong

Gobolino I'm with you on the alcohol guilt thing but was also warmed by Toria's comment

I've just bitten into a choccy biscuit containing almonds. I have never had an almond before. That's because I'm allergic to them. If I'm not around for a while it's because I've gone into anaphylactic shock. Watch this space...

Truff I think that crying at choirs is definitely a sign! Also, I heard somewhere (can't remember exactly where but it was def somewhere sensible) that even if the timing is perfect, it takes on average five times for the swimmers and the egg meet to make a baby. That's why they give you clomid for 6 months, to give you an average chance. So don't worry, although I def reckon it's worth going to see the GP because s/he will be able to reassure you AND you'll have logged your concerns so it might get things moving sooner.

Now, before I kipper you, I have to point out I still have my fingers crossed that this is your month

Gobolino and Fingerscrossed given that it takes 14 days after ov for enough HCG to show up for a BFP, I reckon you can still drink with impunity until you get that extra HPT line! A friend of mine (who is a RL doctor) said she thinks a drink helps implantation because it improves blood flow to the uterus making it easier for the embryo to bed down. That might be pushing it but I'm definitely listening to that kind of advice!

Josie I am slightly alarmed for you! I do hope your almond wasn't terminal...? Hope you are feeling better lovely

Still alive thanks Garden no adverse side effects except a splittin headache which cud b caused by other stuff

Hav a lovely weekend everyone, might not b able 2 post much as puttin tree up and gettin everythin sorted 4 xmas so see u all monday if I don't get on xx

Gobolino I was the same, for the first three months I cut out caffeine, good cheese and alcohol almost completely and got fed up of it hehehe. Am now debating whether or not I'm still drunk after last night's Christmas party and very glad I gave that up!

Truff I can't even look at a baby atm without getting all misty eyed. Definitely a symptom

Josie I am more than up for kippering your new senior! Very glad you are still alive after your almond incident

Was OH's work night out last night so as previously mentioned I'm still somewhat happy after a few too many glasses of wine! I remember, clearly, the point where I thought "I should stop drinking" I also remember that there were two pregnant women on my table and I didn't take my own advice... Drinking lots of water this to try and keep me on my feet as I have to work 9-5.30 today...

In other news, rather confusingly, I had some EWCM yesterday, it was stretchy and everything, so when I got home from work I jumped OH in case we were too drunk to function when we came home. We weren't, I think he thought Christmas had come early hehehe... Have most definitely done my part for the shag cape this month! Have got a weird feeling in my stomach but pretty sure that's from my over-enthusiastic positioning and dancing last night (why do I think I'm a dancing queen/gymnast when I've had a drink?) rather than anything baby related...

PMSL Toria well done 4 over use of shag cape, but hope ur not suffering 2 much this morning!

Saturday's list :

CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle 5 UCL 32-35, CD29
GardenPixie TTC#1, Cycle 12, UCL 28-30, CD27
evilgiraffe TTC#1, Cycle 4, UCL 27, CD26
Tigerseyemum TTC1,Cycle 5, UCL 30, CD24
Toriajayne TTC#1, Cycle 5, UCL 30, CD24
Truffkin TTC#1, Cycle 6, UCL 31, CD24
Florin TTC#1, Cycle 9, UCL 32, CD22
Gobolino, TTC#1, Cycle 2, UCL 28-33, CD22
Karstan TTC#1, Cycle 7, UCL 28, CD16
Slowshow TTC#1 Cycle 5, UCL 24-26, CD10
TomboyWife TTC#1, Cycle 13, UCL 28, CD9
JosieSmith1 TTC#1, Cycle 6, UCL 28, CD9
RaspberryTipple TTC#1, Cycle 6 UCL 28-32 CD8
cookiemoo TTC#1, Cycle 22, UCL 26, CD8

MI SWI A
Kaloki TTC#1, Cycle 12, UCL32, CD52
Roundtable TTC#1, Cycle 9, UCL 30+, CD50
TanteAC TTC#1, Cycle?, UCL?, CD?
Ilovemarmite79 TTC1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD55
Pinklady76 TTC#1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD49
Yumstepmum TTC#1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD59
Puppygirl TTC#1 CYCLE 7 UCL 29-31 CD48

Not Counting Days
CaveMum
Miffles
Chalky3
DessieLou
Zippys
Calyx
Ariesgirl
Goldmaple
MissFlick
Womanlytales

Recent Graduates
Seablue BFP 1 May
Oneof8 BFP 18 May
Aly323 BFP 20 May
applecharlotte BFP 29 May
papertiger BFP 31 May
Wannamummy BFP 1 June
Pipsicles BFP 6 June
Muser BFP 22 June
Superpenguin BFP 1 July
Haloflo BFP 22 July
Saor Alba BFP 7 August
MrsWajs BFP 13 August
stegasaurus BFP 27 August
Roamfree BFP 1st September
Kurlyvoice BFP 1st September
Crazybutterflylady 1st September
Cherrycobbler 3rd September
Crazydays 4th September
Bellaby 11th September
Highheelsandequations 30th October
IfAtFirstYouDon'tSuceed 25th November

Well done Toria excellent commitment to the cause!

Sorry to post and run, will check in again later xxx

Afternoon ladies

I am sorry not to keep up, I am still poorly - it's probably swine flu as someone else in my service has been formally diagnosed with it - and although I went back to work this week I wished I hadn't and felt crap. So nt really keeping up.

As we had a total shag-a-thon this month I am really getting the urge to POAS but am not due ERTD until just after Chrimbo....

Glad people have been having good test results and appointments. I have been a bit worried about the amount of paracetamol, diclofenac and tramadol I have been taking in case we had managed to conceive so I am relieved at Truffkin's assertion that the foetus doesnt absorb anything early on. I thought, typical, the best SWI attempt we have made and I have swine flu

The tree is finally up, the dog is getting his Christmas colar out of the cupboard later, and most of the presents have been bought.So it's beginning to feel a little like Christmas...

Big fat snow here though. Snowed in, pretty much.

Evening ladies!

Sorry you're still rough Tiger Hope it starts to clear before Christmas! Glad you're getting into the spirit Loving the sound of the dog's Christmas collar

Hangover not too horrific Josie was kept at bay with paracetemol and lots of water (and a big, greasy, hot cheese and onion pastry roll from the bakery nomnomnom)

Very weird occurence today though, when on my lunch break I got a nose bleed! Haven't had one of them in years! Definitely a sign methinks. Of what, given that I quite possibly only ovulated yesterday I'm not sure, but definitely a sign of something...

Oh, and thank you Garden I aspire to your levels of shag cape commitment!

Snowed in here too! Have made the most of it by getting my wrapping and Christmas card writing all finished so am feeling very pleased with myself! I'm now preparing to watch the Strictly final, very excited.

I was out when it started this morning though and had to walk home as the bus got stuck so the driver had to stop. I was covered in snow when I got home and looked like a drowned rat! I'd been for a colour consultation with a 'Colour Me Beautiful' consultant (a Christmas present from my MIL last year, had to use by 31st December) so all the lovely make up she had done was washed away in a drift of snow Still, I got lots of cuddles to warm me up so can't really complain

Oooh good girl Truffkin for doing your wrapping, I hate wrapping and am supposed to be doing it tonight.

The dog has his Christmas collar on - it has Santas round it and says 'Believe' with a bit of luck he will still be with us at Christmas, we didn't think he would but he is still truckin.

Toria nosebleed is a definite sign.

I am having wine. First time in a month. Woohoo.

Oh, I am also hopeful. I a taking over a project at work whilst someone goes on maternity leave . I am hoping the project is fertile .

hello everyone!
well CD 29 here, usual is anytihng from 28-35 so no idea what the devil will happen lol
sore BBS but thats usual!

Missed the snow falling today as was on the train into London when it all fell back where I live... grrrr. oh well. London was a waste of a day as missed my appointment due to train delays, whizzed around the Winter Wonderland..... then waited ages for a tube to Trafalgar Square to see the tree.. but gave up and went to see my bro instead in his new flat in London!
Then got a later train home ..phew... home now and tired...hubby peed off as he hates London anyway and especially when it is busy! It has officially ended his idea to go to London to see in the New Year!

I want my AF to arrive so that I can get it over with before Christmas Day! I have my AMH blood test booked for Christmas Eve! so will have to try to spend Christmas not worrying about what the results will say!
Its been 6 months now and I am mega bored with it!
x

Morning ladies!

Sorry I've been AWOL these past few days. I've been busy variously drinking and travelling all over England on a seemingly futile quest .

Josie are you feeling any better? Having a bad manager is no fun at all. I've been there myself and will add another kipper to the pile.

Tigerseye sorry to hear you're still ill. Are you feeling any better today?

Crazy getting close to POAS time, no? Good luck!

We want to get a puppy as a companion for our dog, who sometimes shows signs of loneliness for doggy company. We spent all of yesterday travelling a rather long way to see one. The breeder said they'd let us know whether we can have him or not (I gather there's been lots of interest and the breeder did seem a bit concerned that the puppy and our dog didn't get on as well as they might). We still haven't heard anything, so I'm taking that as a no. There are obviously other puppies out there, but it's a little bit disappointing.

Good luck this month TigersEye [fingers crossed emoticon]. Look after yourself and hope u feel better soon, oh, and another office of ours has a fertile chair so you could definitely have a fertile project on your hands!

Glad u feel ok Toria and hope ur nosebleed is a sign of u no wot

Poor Truff 2 have all your makeup done only 4 it 2 b ruined enjoy your cuddles tho

Fingers crossed 4 u 2 Alien, sorry London went wrong. Try not 2 worry 2 much ad enjoy xmas (easier said than done I know)

Thanks for the added kipper Tomboy. Not feelin much better I'm afraid, as I drove past work yesterday I realised the car park gate wasn't shut, and then remembered I didn't do the petty cash on friday night so I'm stressing about that. The petty cash is my job, the gate isn't but she'll probs not say it's my fault directly, but will certainly make me feel that way. Has ruined my xmas weekend really. I perked up a bit last night as went 2 best mate's house but still pretty low at the moment. Thanks tho

Sorry about ur puppy but I'm sure you'll find one that's jst perfect

Hi all

I am new too all this, started trying this month. Not figured out when I am ovulating not getting any hits with the sticks, but have sore nipples for the past few days so perhaps I ovulate later in the cycle?

Anyway pleased to have found others to chat with! xx

Ertd arriving :(

Hi weimy Welcome to the madhouse

Sorry to hear that Alien but as has previously been mentioned, there are worse times to be un-pregnant than at Christmas, and this way it should be mostly over with by Christmas day. Have some gin chick

Hope you find a puppy soon Tomboy

Tiger Fingers crossed with the fertility chair We don't have such a thing where I work, everyone I work with who has children got pregnant by accident!

Well girls I figured it out. We need to become BBC Scotland weather girls! There are three at the moment and all three of them are upduffed. Must be the BBC equivalent of the fertility chair

No news here, no more nose bleeds, though my sinuses are a bit odd and I came home from work at half four, made dinner and promptly fell asleep on the sofa for an hour! Trying not to overthink anything and to be honest it's more likely to be down to being out Friday night, working Saturday, out last night doing Scout Post and going for a drink with the leaders afterwards and then working again today than anything remotely exciting.

Good morning ladies, apologies for absence over the last few days - just trying to keep my Mumsnetting within reasonable limits

Had to watch the SCD Final alone as DH got snowed in on his base in Bucks, though he managed to get out and home yesterday morning . So glad that Kara won, absolutely the best dancer and so sweet!

Then the weekend was rounded out perfectly with the legend that is AP McCoy winning Sports Personality of the Year by a landslide!

Today is my last day in work till 31st Dec - hurrah! My boss is very good about time off over Christmas and the new year and as long as someone goes in to check post and emails he is happy for us to all push off!

Got my BiL coming over tonight so it's probably a good thing that I don't have to go to work tomorrow - there could be a bit of alcohol involved!

Weimy welcome to the mad house! Best advice I can give (as given to me) is to try not to obsess! Easier said than done I know, but sometimes taking a deep breath and saying to yourself "it will happen" can make you feel 100 times better.

It's just occurred to me that as there are only 10 days to the end of the year, I will soon be able to book my Drs appointment and find out what the frick is going on with my innards!

Happy Monday all - stay warm and good luck to everyone who is approaching POAS Day!

Hey ladies!! Just a quick post from me, I'm praying we don't get the extra snow that's forecast as I'm off for my hsg today :( not looking forward to it but want it done so when I see consultant they can get on and sort my lp out!!! I'm pretty sure that's the prob but at the minute they're intent on making sure nothing is mechanically wrong which is no bad thing I guess!! Wish me luck!! Xxx

Happy (!) Monday morning ladies.

I need to vent ? can you indulge me?

The last few times the Mr and I have had sex (and I?ll be honest, it?s only been three times in the last month or so - normal for us) he hasn?t been able to, ahem, "finish" and I KNOW it?s TTC related. When it happened last cycle I put it down to one of those things, no big deal, etc etc but it happened again over the weekend and I feel awful for so many reasons. Obviously, I feel rejected physically (another problem we have is that he never initiates sex because "I don?t know whether or not you?re up for it" which makes me feel even more rejected) but primarily it?s making me think he has bigger doubts about TTC than even I realise. Nor do we have enough sex in any given month to have a decent chance at pregnancy, and I don?t know how to coerce him into having sex more without making it look like I?m only motivated by TTC.

I?m under no illusions ? we are TTC because I want to, end of story. And I?m not overly concerned about that because I think that?s a fairly common way for a man to feel, but once they have an actual baby in their arms they come around. Er, hopefully! But I think I?ve thrown a spanner in the works by not being "low key" enough for him. I?ve been excitedly showing him my temp charts and making jokey comments about "the window of opportunity" and he?s now admitted that it freaks him out and puts him under pressure. Thing is, I had intended to just have sex as we normally would and keep all of my charting, ov sticks and whatnot completely to myself, but I haven?t been able to because I find it too exciting. I?m kicking myself because I knew it would put him under too much pressure, and now I can?t take it back and make it okay again.

And the flip side of it all is I?m a bit annoyed with him. He?s had a long, long time to get used to the idea of TTC. We?ve been together for nine years, and for at least the past five I?ve been saying that I want to have a baby when I?m 30. In actual fact, I?m running out of time to give birth before I hit 31! I know it?s unfair of me to be angry, if he doesn?t feel ready then he doesn?t feel ready (and he is two years younger than me) but nor am I prepared to wait for him to be ready.

I just feel like I've ruined everything because I should have kept all my TTC preparation secret from him and I didn't. But isn't that a ridiculous thing to say? I shouldn't have to keep it all to myself because he should be fully on board as well. I really don't know what to do.

Cookie Hope your HSG was as good as they can be.

Cavey very envious of your time off til New Year! Enjoy your night in tonight, I, for the first time in about three months have nowhere to go tomorrow so may well join you in a glass or two

That sounds hard Slow There are a few people on MN I've seen posting with the same problem, unfortuantely I don't really have any useful advice, other than trying to rebuild the calm, zen atmostphere and waiting for him to come round.

If it makes you feel better it was OH's decision when we started trying, I said to him about two years ago that when he felt ready for it we'd go for it (he's more of a worrier than I am and it took him longer to build up to the idea) and even he was freaked out by my charts and obsession with temperature taking. I think they just don't get that it's not as simple as stopping using contraception and bam, there's a baby.

Don't feel bad for being excited though, this IS an exciting time. Men just view it differently to us, my best friend's fiance insists his new niece, who he absolutely dotes on, was an accident because he just can't get his head round people actively trying to get pregnant. I've spoken to his sister. They spent five months TTC...

Nothing exciting going on up here, had today off so the house is clean and tidy, I've made a chocolate cake, I've done three loads of washing and tonight I am going to brave Tesco to buy Christmas dinner while the OH is at Scouts. I've even divided my list into areas of the shop so I can be as efficient as possible and come home for wine

Hope you all had a good Monday!

Hi

Thanks for the welcome!

Slowshow,my husband is less keen than I am and I have done the too much info thing as well. i don't know what advice to give but I am thinking of you! :)