JSing viroids, on your marks, get set, shag!

[JosieSmith1]

The (updated)(again)(again)(again) 'rules' from our Just Shagging Originator for the Viroids:

Maintain a relaxed attitude at all times - drink if you want too, especially on your birthday (or when you've had bad news). Thread precedent dictates if you drink to excess you will get a BFP (but not recommended). (But it does work).

Covet thy husband and enjoy every minute. Shag at every opportunity - shag-capes and awesome superpowers optional.

Keep acronym-age to a minimum! EWCM is now to be referred to as 'pant snot'. Try not to get sucked in by Fertility Friend (at least for a while), but knowing where you are in your cycle and furkling for pant snot is most definitely allowed.
OV is ovulation - I'm allowed to forget what date I've OVd, feel free to join me on that one!

Bunting is to be put out for any small victory, thread-parties are held regularly and hugs are always welcome!

Once you have your BFP, feel free to hang around and share your wisdom and virtual cocktails with the JSers.

Keep us up to date with gossip!

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Most of these rules are well and truly broken!! But we try to chill - honest

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Part 1 Graduates:
Tanmu82 - BFP
PrivetDancer - BFP
OnlyWantsOne - BFP
Frankenfanny ? BFP
Notso - BFP
knittakid - BFP
loopeylu - BFP
PinkFondantFancy - BFP
Grannyapple ? BFP
Fuzzywood - BFP
canoe - BFP
janedoe - BFP
StarflowerGirl - BFP

Part 2 Graduates:
ihaveaplan - BFP
lovemylulu - BFP
shitforbrains - BFP
gormers - BFP

Part 3 Graduates
Bonkerz - BFP
Kitten - BFP
Cowboylover - BFP
takingtheplunge ? BFP

Part 4 Graduates:
NoMoreChocBiscuits - BFP
Milanomum - BFP
Cremegg - BFP
BrassicaBabe - BFP
Dynababy - BFP

Part 5 Graduates:
TakeThatLady - BFP
Vallinna - BFP
SingingMog - BFP
aDarkStarWithStrangeWays - BFP
Eskarina - BFP

Part 6 Graduate
Reality - BFP

Part 7 Graduates:
Katiepie - BFP
CaramelGirl - BFP
Nickelbabe - BFP
Panpie - BFP
Brightcopperkettles - BFP

Hi babylann. Glad ERTD has gone away again. I hope you don't get a chest infection though. I seem to find that every time we seriously start to "try", I end up with a sinus infection or whatever and have to take antibiotics. Sod's law I suppose.

I am okay today. I have just been thinking a lot about my dad. Good and bad memories, but he was my dad, and I loved him.

Hellooooooo!

Anybody there?

Hope everyone is okay. I am just being a domestic goddess, and changing the beds, before making a pot of soup and doing some ironing. How come the flat still looks like a bomb went off?!

Morning, I am here!! Waiting for the bus to work - yuk! Definitely going to be applying for a job where OH works, and before I leave this job ... Learnt that the hard way FFS, looks like the bus is late - fab.

Thought I was hiding how determined I am to get pregnant from OH (to prevent freaking him out) but yesterday evening he caught me with the bunched up duvet under my bum after we'd JSed (only went for a 30min power nap as we were both shattered, but that soon changed ) I didn't hear him come back from the bathroom and he told me I looked very cosy and that was supposed to be a good position after sex to get pregnant. I feigned innocence, but he said 'oh come on, you knew that. You know all there is about getting pregnant!!' I just said that of course I knew that, but didn't realise I was doing it, only that I happened to pick the duvet up off the floor and laid on it for comfort not sure he believed me though!

Grrr, looks like my bus isn't turning up at all ... next one will be here soon. I'll be late for work. Not the first time buses failed to turn up on this route either!

Hi crow! That was funny about the duvet under your bum! I do stuff like that too, and although DP is really into TTC, I never want to be too "in your face" about it, in case I seem like a nutcase too obsessed!

Hope work is a bit better today. Buses and trains are a nightmare where I live too. I definitely don't miss commuting.

Just off for a coffee now. I am a sweaty mess after changing the beds, emptying the bins, hoovering and washing the dishes! < that's my flushed and sweaty face!

Afternoon Ladies - sorry for my lengthy absence... I've been at work a ridiculous amount and absolutely no time for myself! Sympathising massively with Josie and Crow for the work related stress - grr - oh to win £75million on the EuroMillions tonight and never have to work again!!!!

As messy and knackering as being a domestic goddess is Bam I'd still love to do more of it!!

Hope the bus arrived in the end Crow - public transport is always a bit

Trying to not think about TTC at the moment - on day 23 and this is taking FOREVER. Also stressing myself over not knowing what day I OVed - I thought Day 12 and FF thinks day 18 - so now doubting whether we were well timed or not. Might just write the whole cycle off and try again afresh next time round!

Hello everybody else - hoping for some good news and BFPs to gee up the thread soon

x

Evening everyone. Work is so bad that I cried all the way home today. Pg lady seems to be in cahoots with evil boss lady and dropped me in it over something very petty today so that I will no doubt be told off (like the schoold child that I am) in the morning. Senior was off today, she has strict rules about who is allowed in the petty cash and pg lady had to go in it while I was talking to the team manager, then she sent me and the senior a snotty email saying she wasn't happy about it. She could have easily interrupted me. Or she could have mentioned it face to face, and not 'told on me' to the senior. Also, I'd spent all morning putting on a brave face looking at her scan pictures and being really enthusiastic and the like, when she knows how difficult it is. Back stabbing bitch. I am starting to write down everything that's happening as I feel like I'm being picked on.

On the plus side, I have a job interview tomorrow for the job I applied for in March and decided I hadn't been successful. I'm really really nervous but if I get the job it'll solve a lot of problems. If I don't get it, I'm reporting my senior to the team manager otherwise I can't stay in that office.

Hope everyone is ok

Evening viroids

Just a quick one as waiting for a friend to arrive for the night (B&B, remember ). I too had a crappy day at work earlier in the week, but I keep reminding myself that it's just a salary, it doesn't define me! That said, it can be hard when we spend so much time there. Grrr for all the knobhead colleagues.

Good luck for the interview Josie. Think confident thoughts :)

ERTD got me today, but that's hardly surprising! Better scoot, friend just arrived :)

Good Evening!!

Seems like many of us are having horrendous times at work I very nearly walked out again today ... there was just so much work to do and they expected me to do it all, as well as other jobs, because we're short staffed. I spoke to my manager about it and he made the decision to take a short cut with one job (meant to be done within particular times, but started it earlier to get a head start and allow me to get on with another job later). But it's happening too often, and because I'm a hard worker and hate letting people down, I'll push myself too hard to get it all done - and they then expect me to do it all the time and then push harder. No more though, I've had enough.

But OH was just telling me about the pressure put on staff at his place too ... he was pulled up for being 27 seconds late back from his break. How are employers getting away with this sort of thing? It's usually the hard workers who get the hassle, and the slackers still get away with murder

Anyway, enough of the work talk, I can feel my blood pressure rising already.

I think I am OVing this evening - cramps and boob twinges, plus temp drop this morning, that usually precedes the rise ... so fingers crossed for a 'normal' cycle this months ... famous last words! Am shattered, but it's last chance this cycle to catch my fertile window, so will put on my shag cape and JS for the cause!!

Hi everyone. So sorry that so many of you are having crappy times at work. It's so hard when you have to spend so much time in a place that you can't stand. I hope you all have happier days today, and hopefully none of you have to work over the weekend.

I hope you got your shag cape on last night crow! I am at around day 10 today, so hopefully we will get lots in over the next few days. DP has been working really long days all week, and he has genuinely just been too tired. Roll on the weekend!

Nope, OH wasn't in the mood still getting OV cramps, so maybe my body is just gearing up for it still and it's not too late (wishful thinking?!) Am on CD15 today, on 'normal' cycles I seem to OV on CD16 and have an 11 day LP ... just need to get OH in the mood again. He's very sensitive emotionally, and the slightest thing can put him off ... if I make too much of an effort, he feels 'pressurised to perform', for example - he's never had anyone dress up for him before, although it was one of his fantasies - so the first time I surprised him with a naughty nurse outfit, he got all nervous and silly, so I have learned to not surprise him and to ease him into these sort of things

CROW - naughty nurse outfit!! I'm sure my DP would be quite delighted with that but I'd never have the guts!

I think this TTC lark is difficult emotionally, and I can understand when the chaps in our lives feel a bit pressured to perform. It can be hard to keep it fun.

Woohoo for ShagWeek Bam - hope you have a very productive weekend! I think you're both right in thinking we've got to remember what dtd used to be about before all this! It used to be fun!!!!

I do feel for my OH sometimes - because he's in this as much as I am, but with even less 'control' over the whole thing. But I don't feel too sorry for him - after all, don't most other men dream of a woman who is 'up for' a week of non-stop action???

(not sure I'm as far as a naughty nurse outfit crow - you're a braver woman than me!)

How did the interview go Josie ? had my FX all day for you!

I'm still feeling rubbish - very weepy and out of sorts. Cried my eyes out at the Human Body documentary on BBC. Think AF's gonna come with a vengeance for me this month...

Evening. Interview went ok but I cud have done so much better

I'm goin 2 become a more assertive person at work and have decided those 2 aren't gonna walk all over me any more

I'm pretty sure I am oving 2day but DH won't do it as he's hurt his back and says he finds it borin. So that's cycle 11 down the drain. One 2 go before visitin the docs but doubt there's much point if we're not actually havin sex

Morning viroids. Did everyone have good weekends?

Josie you sound so miserable. I hope you hear back from your interview and maybe get a nice surprise. If not though, you are quite right to take a stand against anybody who tries to make things hard for you. As for your DH - well maybe it's a case of what we were talking about before, with the pressure of TTC taking all the fun out of JSing, as well as him having a sore back. Pretty rude of him to say he finds it boring though!

DP and I didn't get any JSing in over the weekend, as we were both exhausted. Hopefully soon though. Think I'm on day 12/13 at the moment, so not too hopeful for this cycle. Ah well.

Good Morning :)

I slept in til gone 10am almost unheard of for me! I was in bed before 10pm too. I'd had a really tough day at work, so busy and lots of lifting stuff, very physical - plus started an hour earlier than usual. I was so shattered. Am beginning if my old body would cope with a baby

It seems I did OV on Friday now, we last JSed on Tuesday evening, so fingers crossed some of OH's swimmers hung about!

Josie Sorry you're having a tough time of it, maybe it's just a case of TCC fatigue for your DH, hope things get better next cycle ... but yay for getting more assertive at work!

Thanks Bam and Crow, haven't seen much of DH with him being at work so we are going to have a chat tonight and he will be made to see the error of his ways (or just how to be slightly more tactful with his choice of words!)

I think I'm being bullied at work, and whether or not she realises she's doing it, she will when I'm finished with her. Some of the things seem quite petty but when it's all put together she's ruining my self esteem and making me feel on edge all the time, as if I'm being watched and criticised. I'm hoping that bringing it to her attention might stop it, otherwise I'm going over her head. Either way, I'm not going to be on here during the day, I'm giving her no fuel against me, but will try and get on after work

Anyway, enough rambling, watch this space

AF got me this morning.

Four days early FFS

Boo

Morning viroids. It's been a while since I've been on - been very busy and extremely tired.

Josie, sorry work has been so difficult for you. You're right, it does sound like you're being bullied, but it seems like you've got a plan of action which is good. As long as you're doing everything right, there is no reason for anyone to treat you anything less than friendly - and you have grounds to complain if it continues. I hope you get some good news back about your interview. It sounds a lot like DP's gran made me feel actually, very passive aggressive behaviour, rude comments, insinuations, allegations. Luckily I only have to see her every now and then, can't imagine what it would be like if I had to work with someone like her.

crowette, 27 seconds late and a telling off?! Sounds very strict... I think I also need a big 12 hour sleep too, just haven't had time recently :(

Lucy - good luck with the lottery! I'm hoping for a big win some time soon too And sorry to hear it wasn't your month this month.

Bam, I hope everything is going well with this month's JSing!

DD turned 1 on Friday so we had a little party for her... I was pretty emotional that day, it sunk in how she wasn't going to be my little baby for much longer. I'm so excited about all the stages she will hit in the next few years, but it still hit me how quickly time is passing. PND hasn't helped either, I feel like I lost out on the first few months of her life - I can barely even remember them, it's like a black hole in my memory... I don't know if that's normal or not.

And we've been very active in bed recently, but it's been very forced, I've not been in the mood at all. He has, more than ever, and I feel rude but I'm so tired I just say "Let's just have sex" so we can skip the foreplay and the kissing.

Urgh, really don't like the new-look thread! What have they done to the whole site?

Hi everybody. Just popping in. I was wondering where you got to babylann. Sorry you feel so tired, but good work on the JSing! I know how you feel about your DD. My DS will be going into P3 after the summer, and I just can't believe it. He told me last night that I should stop helping him get undressed etc for bathtime, as he is a big boy now! I know you have to gradually let go, but it's so hard and sad.

We have had NO JSing so far. We have both been so tired, and we are trying to be healthy (no booze, hopefully try AGAIN to quit the fags soon) and I think our systems are just flushing all the rubbish away. It's a bit frustrating, but better in the long run.

Oh, the thread has returned to normal! Did anyone else have a weird looking screen for a wee while?

Evening all, Lucy feel your pain, mine was actually two days late which of course made me v excited, pah. Nevermind, I think a January birthday would mean painfully expensive birthday parties when you are broke, so am now hoping for a Feb +ve, which interestingly (to me) would give us same gap as me and little bro' and DH and his big sister (2y,5m).
Josie your work sounds horrendous. Keep a diary, stick to the rules and then hammer them. If you have an HR dept surely they would take note of these things. My DH was being horrendously bullied at one point and I logged all his ridiculous working hours and unfair incidents. It did help when his boss then tried to set him up to take blame for another incident. Why do people do this to people that they are managing? Really nasty. Good luck for interview results and now you've done it once you can definitely apply to other jobs, no?
Babylann, I know exactly what you mean re: melancholy for time passing, I instantly felt happier when I was, briefly, pg and now again keep thinking, gah, she is getting so big, she won't need me soon and she still hasn't got a baby brother or sister- she is obsessed by baby dollies which I think is a hint.
Bambam good on you, I have realised that I've been off alcohol pretty much for sodding eight months- I did a three month detox pre ttc, which worked like a charm last time, pah. And I'm not drinking, or having hot baths, or eating runny eggs in 2ww etc. etc. just in case it has a tiny effect. So I've had eight dull months, how pointless. My new resolution is to lose weight whilst I ttc, so at least I look nice and have flat belly, rather than thinking I can eat up as the bump will disguise it anyway!!
Crow respect re: nurse outfit etc., think my DH would love that, maybe after the healthy eating regime....
Am trying to see an acupunturist, but failing to work out how to look after DD whilst I do so, had to lug her massive sleeping-in buggy up alot of narrow stairs last week to let her nap whilst I was needled up, so I'm unsure whether I'll go there again. ttc #2 does make it harder to have the relaxation bits to help. Still, I love life as a SAHM, so can't complain too much

Sorry ERTD got you Late

Work has been fine this week but I think it's because there's only the boss in, not the pg lady, and I've decided they're not going to break me so I'm being even more bubbly and loud . I'm also writing down every single little thing I do (have written 5 pages since Thursday and I don't work weekends) so if anything is said I can shove it in her face, probably literally And I'm keeping off the internet so she'll have nothing on me. It'll be interesting to see if her attitude changes when pg lady comes back

Anyway, generally brighter here, and DH has got the message so although we've missed this month's window, we're practicing for next month He's gotta drive for four hours to Birmingham tomorrow for training so he's going to sleep now, on the settee, which scuppers my plans of singing and dancing like an idiot

Hope everyone is ok and can don the shag capes again, we all seem to be letting the side down

Oooo oooo, forgot to tell you all - in my new, more assertive life, I was supposed to be at work at 11 am yesterday but I swanned in at 11.45am, had already decided I would NOT say I was sorry for being late and just smiled sweetly and said good morning Not a word was said about me being late. Then the boss was sorting out my leave card and she said 'was it 12 you came in today' and instead of saying yes and losing my 15 mins I told her it was actually quarter too and she shut up If she realises she can't walk all over me things'll get better, and if not I'll have everything documented so she can kiss my arse

Evening viroids,

It?s been very quiet in here lately, hope everyone is ok? Josie, have you heard about your interview? Fingers crossed!

Not too much going on here. However, ERTD has left the building! OH is away tonight, but back tomorrow, and no B&B guests over the weekend. So I?m going to be informing him when he gets back that this month we will be making maximum use of the shag cape . To be honest, we?ve been a bit uncommitted/lazy so far (I?d say an average of 1 JS per ovulation over the last 6 months, that?s hardly going to get me upduffed ), so Must Try Harder!

One of our friends had a baby boy this week. It?s OH who is friends with the guy, so all we know is it?s a boy, and he has a name . No idea of weight etc, and I?m assuming all is fine, because no details were provided! Oh, and of course no pics yet. Boys are rubbish at this stuff!! It does mean though, as I pointed out to OH, that we have no childless friends left. A few that we ?know?, yes; but none that we regularly socialise with. Which is fine, we love all our friends' kids; but it does rather highlight the distinct lack of procreation in our house. And on the rare occasion when we?d like to make the most of our childlessness and go out on the lash/have a drunken weekend away, there?s no-one left to play with .

Trying to plan a week off in the next few weeks, hurrah! Hoping to maybe get a few days in the west coast; but other than that, nothing more than sleeping. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

So who is on the 2ww then, who is next to test? We need a BFP to cheer us up! Talking of cheering up, does anyone end up watching endless repeats of Friends on E4, due to the complete crap on the other channels? I'm snorting away at it, as if it's the first time I've ever seen it although this one has Helen Baxendale in it and I always want to slap her.

Oh cross post Josie. Well done on the new assertive you!