Let's make some May babies

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The end of July is drawing near; SWI with DP hasn't been as frequent as hoped; and I've decided to err on the side of caution.

So. Here's a thread for anyone else hoping to make a beautiful May 2012 baby.

I am 27 and TTC #1. Been on pill for an age so unsure of cycles. Only been trying for a couple of weeks - the more I type the more I note my wild optimism!!

Anyone else who knows more about this business than I do? Please come and give me some hope that a May baby might be at all possible :)

Hahahaha...AF may have battered me over the head with her cramps and general pain in the arse-ness, but you ladies have made me laugh myself silly today. Thanks for all being amazing.

Some of you are clearly frustrated comedians, and anyone that funny surely deserves to be upduffed just for the extra comedy value for the rest of us struggling souls! :o

The only way to cope with all this insanity is to retain our sense of humour, and I think we do it rather well.

Night all, I'm off to bed - I'll just snaffle some of that choccie off the table on my way out :)

Morning ladies! I just have a quick question to all you knowledgeable lovelies out there and an early TMI warning! I am having trouble charting my cervical position! Should I be checking it in the morning or afternoon (I tend to check it first thing after my shower)? Yesterday morning it was medium and kind of softish with what I thought was watery CM. when I got in from work I thought I'd check again to male sure all was ok and it had moved into a low position with a firm feeling bit appeared open!! This morning it is once again high but medium (can't tell if open or closed as too high) but my CM is back to a lotiony/creamy texture! Can anyone shed some light on what might be going on? I am currently CD12 and going insane together with worrying I al not going to ov at all this month!!!

Is it too early for a drink ?!?

GTR2882 - I can't answer your question I'm afraid, but I also have an indecisive dancing cervix - wish it (and its CM) could make its mind up so I had a slightly better idea of what's going on!

I've got no answers for you either GTR cos I'm a bit lax at checking to be honest!

Thanks musical and desperate - think I will just plod on with the old SWI until I either get royally upduffed or the witch gets me!! I think I am due to ov any time from today until Sunday so there will be a lot of BDing from now until then!!

I don't think I have copious amounts of CM so I am just going to use Pre-Seed to help the little fellas along :)

GTR I had never heard of this cervix positiony stuff. It was mentioned upthread but I had no idea what it was all about! You lot are very aware of, and in tune with your bodies. I don't even really have any idea when I ovulate, if I have any pains when I do...

And so I woke this morning, went for a wee and AF has finally got me. :(
And now I have a dilemma. My brother gets married go August next year. I am one of the bridesmaids. So do I wait for a few months so that I won't have a newborn baby or be heavily pregnant. The wedding is in Ireland so I need to be able to travel. Although I was a bridesmaid when 8.5 months pregnant with DD. In Ireland. That worked out ok though. It was quite a sight though. I'm only 4ft 11in and had such a huge bump. It didn't help that the other bridesmaid was 6.5 months pregnant.

Sorry to hear that AF got you Badger. I wouldn't wait to be honest, but then I'm 43 and rapidly running out of time (if I actually have any at all...). :)

Badger I think you should just trust that all will turn out for the best and leave it to fate.

If nothing else, you'll have a brilliant running gag. :)

I've often found myself pissing against the wind, (not literally, my genitalia don't work like that) and then later found that something else happened for the better. Go with the flow. Everything will be fine.

I used pre-seed for the first time last night- I do think 4ml is too much, especially when they tell you to bear down after to get rid of any excess- I only used 2ml and it still squirted everywhere- do they think we have wizard's sleeves or what?

Also DH said it was a bit sloppy down there (up there?) so less friction, which isn't usually good for him. D'oh.

As for cervix position- WTF? I've been checking my mucus by generally waving my hands around the area, is that not how it's done? (Have nails, am squeamish about accidentally taking skin samples) I had to go for a colposcopy a few years ago and the doctor there said I had a high up cervix- although to be honest, if you were having what looks like a laser gun apparatus shoved up your hoo-ha, you'd try and hide it too, right?

DO67 sorry you're feeling crappy.

Oh no badger, so sorry that the bitch witch got you!!! I say get on with SWI, i know I would - at my wedding some relatives had very young babies and they slept through most of the day, so was ok :)

Desperate - while you are still "up for it" there is always hope! I am crossing everything for you for next month; i know you will get that sticky bean

Oh I'm definitely still up for it...I just hope I still have some viable eggs

Morning all.
Sorry Badger :(, I'd say just carry on TTC!
I did a test this morning just to check and of course it's BFN, so I'm going to have a guilt-free drink tonight. Hoping to hold out testing again until AF is actually absent/or I have obvious symptoms. Have a pessimistic feeling I'm going to need the rest of the preg test stash for another month.
Come on we need another BFP to cheer us all up!

Rusulka i too had a colposcopy a few years ago, scary stuff - i think my cervix tried to hide from the biggest needle i had ever seen! i tried to hide but the nurses found me :(

As for the whole cervix, cm thingy - if you have nails i would defintely not recommend going for a rummage, just in case and it really is not worth cutting them or getting rid of them for something that might not actually give an insight into what is happening - that's how i feel at the moment. I usually try to gauge my cm on tissue paper - sometimes works, sometimes is a big waste of time!!

As for preseed - i use that, think it's great, only use about 1g, maybe less that way there's just enough - DH has found it fantastic :)

Hello lovelies, I've added myself to the list. I have been POAS for a couple of days now and think I could see a very faint line on the last one, I hope that's a sign that I'm going to OV soon. It's either that or I will need to get my eyes and/or head checked.

A question for all those charting BTs, is there a huge difference between a BT thermometer and a normal digital thermometer? I've had a look online and I'm very confused what to buy, the price differences are huge!

HeidiHole, I'm trying not to go into too much detail about my cycle with DH, less pressure for him that way. Sneaky does it.

---Results are in -
MammaInTheMaking(26) TTC? AF due 4th August - BFP
Threecurranntbuns TTC#4 AF due 14th Aug - FBP
POAS - & Just Waiting Crew- -
Festiemum 37 TTC #4 AF due 18th August
AstroNess 28 TTC #1 AF due 19th Aug ish
Missuswife (31) TTC#1 AF due 20 Aug
Desperateoldie67 (43 - double eek!) - TTC#1 AF due 22nd August
Orangehead (33) TTC #3 AF due 24th Aug
LadyGrace (29) TTC #1 AF due 24th Aug(ish)
Pillow (28) TTC #1 AF due 24th Aug
KinkyDorito (32) TTC #3 AF due 24th Aug
Harryan (30) TCC #3 AF due 25th Aug
7 days + till testing -COME ON !!!!!!!-
Buggerlugs82 (28) TTC#1 AF due 26th Aug (ish)
Cosmic Mouse (28) TTC#2 AF due 26th Aug ish ( BFP) YEHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Kduke748 (32) TTC#2 AF due 26th Aug (ish)
Mama5isalive (35)#DC3 AF due 27th Aug!!!!!!!!!!!grin
TartyMcFarty 34 ttc #2 AF due 27th August
Mildertduck 28 TTC #1 AF due 28th August (ish)
Quenelle (42) (eek!) TTC #2 (DS Jun 09) AF due 29 Aug
Mrsshears (32)TTC3 AF due 29th Aug( welcome)
MuckyHighChair (24) TTC #2 AF due 31 Aug
Tibbycat (30) TTC #1 AF due 31st Aug
Puzzletree (34) TTC#3 AF due end of Aug
Kveta 29 TTC #2 (DC1 Sep 09) AF due around end of Aug(FBP)
-September aint that far either
Pinkapples (23) ttc1 CD15 AF due 1st sept ish
NotNowImReading (34) TTC#1, AF due 1 Sept
Piglet28 (29) TTC#2 AF due 1 Sept
HorseyGirl (39) TTC#1) AF due 1 Sept
Minshu 36 TTC#2 AF due 3rd September (ish)
Bradderswantsababy 29 ttc#1 AF due 3rd Sept
Tipp2chicago 31 TTC#1 AF due 4th September
Catsycat 38 (Joining Quenelle in an eek!) ttc #3 AF due 8th September (ish)
HeidiHole TTC#1 (25) AF due 9th Sept
GTR2882 (29) TTC#1 AF due 10th Sept(ish)
MoominGirl TTC#1 (31) AF due 11th Sept
Rusulka (30) TTC#1 AF due 11th September ermmmmmmm??????????????
mskatemc (35) TTC#1 AF due 12th September
MrsGrumpWantsABump (34) TTC#1 AF due 12th September
Sassymk (27) TTC#2 AF due 16th Sept (allegedly!!)
Sn0wgoose (27)TTC1 AF due 16th Sept ( welcome)
ChocolateWindmill (24) TTC#1 AF due 16th/17th September

-- waiting for a sign, any sign -
Clandy (23) TTC #2 AF due ?
Louloubella 27 TTC #1 AF due ?? (soon pleeease)
JoInScotland 38 TTC #2 (DS Jan 10) AF due ??
Lindsell29 ttc#2 no idea on AF as never have it when on pill! grin
Cacacaz ttc#1 no idea as been on the pil for the past 9 years!
RIBS(37)TTC2 AF - 22nd - 12 Sept ????? vague dates!

Lots of action going on here TTC-ers!

GTR - sorry haven't a frikkin clue about cervical position?! Do you have to get up there and have a feel?? And what's supposed to be good for baby making? Any info gratefully received

Gosh the more I go on with the TTC lark, the more clueless I feel. Think AF may have arrived but it's just a very light pink and clear at the mo - not normal for me... so I'm hanging on here but also hailing desperate's June bus too. Would actually welcome a period with open arms (for the first time like ever), as then I can start keeping tabs on my cycle etc.

Festie, glad to hear your wedding was a success. An more testing done today?? If you got two faint positives then that sounds promising. Keep us posted!!

Oh yes, and on the preseed front - I used 3ml first use and it was like Niagra Falls down there. Way too much - can't believe they recommend 4ml (actually I can as they obvs want to sell as much as possible). I don't like the feeling of too much lube down there - less is more!

Sorry Rusulka missed your post - thanks for the golden grahams. Tempted to hoik my uterus out with a bloody crochet hook today the way I'm feeling :(

And it's about time you got your own comedy show, you do know that, don't you? The whole thing about the lady shooting ping pong balls from her 'downstairs' really tickled me this morning. No, I've not had a desire to try, although apparently I have good muscles :o

loulou, if you'd welcome a period with open arms, would you like mine? It feels like someone twisting a knife in my guts at the moment. Sometimes being a woman sucks ass!

Desperate; I never thought I'd say this but yes purlease, hand it over! I'll neck some paracetamol and ride it out, for the knowledge that the mechanics are functioning ok

If only I could pass it over... :(

In the words of ET...."OUCH"

loulou yeah you have to basically get your middle finger and have a good old rummage around - i try to do it after a shower because you need to make sure that your hands are clean in order to prevent any infections (and having short nails helps also, don't want to hurt her !!! I usually squat down, insert said finger and try and feel around for my cervix, this is easy to do when it's low but not so easy to find when it's high (obviously). The upshot is that after AF the cervix should be in the low position and will feel firm (like the end of your nose) and should be closed. As you approach ov, it should start to rise and become soft (like your bottom lip) and open - when you are almost ready to ov it will be soft, high, open and wet (SHOW). When it starts to get high i think that this is best for baby making because the entrance to the cervix will start to open and fertile conditions will be created allowing the little fellas to swim into the cervix, have a beer or two and wait for our egg to be released

I am not sure what open/closed feels like because it always feels the same, but it does move about hence the confusion! Argh, why are we so complicated ; why can't we just be fertile all the time like the men :)

Ladies and Gentlemen! The TTC-ers from the May Yacht and their amazing dancing cervixes!

Mine feels like my bottom lip!
I could also feel an ahem, entrance, but don't know realistically how big that is supposed to be, so let's not go there.
Looking forward to POAOS later.

I should just get DH to tell me what it feels like up there. After all, their manhood is so sensitive and brilliant, right?

I wish B&Q wouldn't finish their 3 for 2 offer on paint while I'm away this weekend, thereby forcing me to choose between 2 almost identical shades of purple in the next few days. Argh!
Plants are on 3 for 2 as well... but I haven't got any borders yet as I haven't dug them in! Wah! I want to buy plants! While they're on offer!

I need to get out more...

Ok own up, who's massaging their bottom lip right about now?

Morning all. Festie! How's married life treating you so far? How annoying that you didn?t get a conclusive BFP for a wedding present. Sounds like you're going to get one though. FX for you.

Regarding cervixes, I have never rummaged for mine but I'm aware that many women do. When I was pg with DS I had a bleed at 6 weeks and spent a worrying morning at the local gynae ward while they tried to find out if my cervix had opened. The doctor said there was too much blood to see so they were trying to feel for a hole, had I had any trouble with finding it before? I replied that I had never tried to find it and saw the doctor and nurse exchange smirks. She obviously meant had anyone trying to do a smear or anything commented that it was difficult to find. I was exceedingly embarrassed.

I once read a thread on babyandbump with these pregnant woman at full term trying to poke their fingers through their cervixes to touch their babies' heads

In other news, I?ve just found my first period spot I fear AF is inevitable now.

Sorry AF got you DO67 hold a seat on that June bus for me.

Seat held Quenelle...AF may decide to change her mind...it may be the fabled "implantation bleeding"...or I could just be trying to cheer you up.

How did I miss Festie's wedding??? Gosh I'm useless! Sorry festie hope all went well - sounds like you could be having a BFP along any moment though :)

I'd never rummaged for mine either until recently. Half the time it runs away from my finger (but then I can't exactly blame it for that!). I can't imagine prodding around when at full term to touch the baby's head - imagine how weird that would feel for the baby!!!

I need to know about bbt thermometers too please. And what's this pre-seed? I'm waiting until 29th to test as I'm away from DH this weekend. No signs of anything, AF included, so no clue here.

Pre-seed's a fertility friendly lube - ie it doesn't stop sperm in their tracks as apparently some lubes can. Also as you kinda inject it in, it goes up nicely into the cervix to aid the passage of swimmers, to where fingers cannot reach Also as other have said, it's good for a quickie (medically speaking..)

I think Quenelle linked to it way back on the first page of this thread if you want to see the goods.

I'm always there with my trusty preseed link