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We are jolly well going to get preggers this month and keep it with some Rat smacking, pom pom waving, baking, visualising and brooking no argument. JUST FERTILISE!

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farfallarocks · 15/08/2011 17:45

Ladies, here we are.
Let's crack on.

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NinjaChipmunk · 24/08/2011 21:50

maybe i'm practically living in my sports bra at the moment as its way more comfortable than my others! They don't feel particularly tender or anything, i'm just more aware of them for some reason.

CakePigeon · 24/08/2011 21:51

Big boobs and nearly vomiting at the gym = preggo! Looking forward to your confirmations maybe and ninja

maybebabyR · 24/08/2011 21:53

I'm the same Ninja, they don't hurt if I prod them, but they are uncomfortable if I roll over in bed iyswim.

I didn't manage to eat much dinner today at all. All I want is chip shop chips. Covered in salt and vinegar. Nom nom nom.

CakePigeon · 24/08/2011 21:59

Ooh maybe we could order in chip shop chips with scraps and salt and vinegar

maybebabyR · 24/08/2011 22:01

Oh, now you're talking Cake

Solars · 24/08/2011 22:01

Yes Ninja I think I ov'd today, trying not to give up hope, thanks girls!

Feeling odd is surely another sign!

That's funny Maybe I too had a real craving for chip shop chips too yesterday!! Cake that sound like a plan.

Imps7 · 25/08/2011 07:38

Maybe I had a dream last night that you got your BFP!!! And then I come on here this morning and see that you nearly vommed in the gym and you cried at an advert!! You are so up the duff. Sadly I haven't cried at anything recently - I must try harder.

Solars I feel for you having a wasted cycle - it's frustrating isn't it? But it gives you even longer to brook no argument for next month - and a June baby will be much nicer than a May baby

Right, christ is that the time already. Must dash, am still in bed.

scarletfingernail · 25/08/2011 08:41

mmmmmmmmmm fish and chips. I could eat that right now.

maybe when are you confirming? If you don't get a BIG FAT BFP I think we will all be in shock. Crying at an advert? Almost vomming in the gym? Pregnant. I rarely cry, hardly ever. Before I found out I was pg with DS I cried at a tiger on the tv having a hysterectomy. Wtf?

Ninja same for you, when are you testing?

I didn't have a good day yesterday. Spent the day panic stricken thinking I was about to MC. I'm my own worst enemy sometimes. Feeling a bit better today but I really do need to get a grip.

farfallarocks · 25/08/2011 08:49

Morning gals, so much exciting news to catch up on!

solars so sorry about your DH, we had exactly the same issues this month and its so flipping annoying to think you are wasting a whole month and there are only 12 in the year and and and. I feel your pain. Loads more brooking for next month!

maybe that sounds really positive indeed, keep us posted!
bartlett and all others with positive PCOS stories, thank you, has made me much more positive. I realise I am jumping the gun and need to just chill a bit. I am turning into an anxious nutter!

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farfallarocks · 25/08/2011 08:50

scarlet you poor thing, its totally normal given what has happened in the past. The likelihood is that this pregnancy will be absolutely fine. I know that its hard to see the logical side though.
Can you have an early reassurance scan?

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scarletfingernail · 25/08/2011 09:15

Hopefully I'll be referred for one at 8 weeks farfalla. Not much point in having one before that, but if I get to 8 weeks and a heartbeat is found, it then becomes more viable.

How are you today anyway farfalla? Btw I was told my progesterone was on the low side 2 months before I got pg with DS completely naturally.

farfallarocks · 25/08/2011 09:24

Good news about the 8 week scan, all crossed!
Feeling more positive today, I am like a bloody yo yo!
That is very reassuring about your DS.
I suppose its not an exact science is it.
Am going to go for it this month, do another 21 day test and then if that is still showing low progesterone or there is a problem highlighted by the day 3 test I will start to think about going to get checked out more fully!

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maybebabyR · 25/08/2011 09:43

Hello everyone! Ah Scarlet, you poor thing. I hope you get your early scan, it will do you the world of good to see miniscarlet on the screen. Though I must say, I laughed so much at the tiger incident Grin

I was crying at the new msn advert, where a dad takes photos of all his little girls birthdays, and writes her an email. Sob.

Glad you are feeling more positive Farfalla I know how easy it is to work yourself up in a frenzy.

Imps I am really hoping that you are going to tell me you are psychic Grin But surely dreams like that are a sign of our subconsciousness non-brooking?

I just had a Jaffa cake, bad, but oh so good. I am absolutely starving today. Obviously a sign of pregnancy, and nothing to do with the fact I am exercising like a crazy woman, and my dinner made me feel sick so I didn't eat it Grin

Yes Ninja when are you testing? And you Imps and I am fairly sure Baby is too. Any other takers?

musicalmrs · 25/08/2011 09:47

Maybe - that advert makes me cry too (even before I was TTC - I'm clearly just a crier!). But that plus all your other signs - clearly a BFP on the way! :)

I'm toddling along... not completely sure when I ovulated, so in order to avoid the dreaded BFN I've told myself I wouldn't test until mid Sept... though I'm sure I'll crack before then!

Until then, plenty of baked goods, and hoping for some BFPs from fellow rat smackers to keep up the string of good luck for this thread..!

Wants3 · 25/08/2011 09:54

I woke up with a headache today so I am taking it as pg symptom # 1:) keep up the positive thinking everyone!

MeconiumHappens · 25/08/2011 10:01

wow, im sensing a LOT of HCG in the rooooom rat smackers. Puking at the gym? Crying at msn adverts? oooh yes....HCG-tastic.

POAS yesterday, and what was a squinter of a hold up to the light of a bfp is now a big fat p. Grin but weirdly i get a better result in the evening than with fmu.

Also, the right boob sore=preg thing confirmed over here!

When is everyone confirming, we have no list of when BFP due and i like the excitement!

maybebabyR · 25/08/2011 10:03

That's the spirit Wants!

We are a right pair Musical Grin

I really need to stop reading the PCOS threads. I don't know why, but I am convincing myself that I may have it. I have none of the symptoms, other than that last month was a 42 day cycle instead of 35. Never let it be said that I over-think things Grin

maybebabyR · 25/08/2011 10:05

Cross-posts Meconium brilliant news on the even bigger BFP! Do you drink a lot in the night? Could be why your fmu is more dilute. When are you planning on seeing the GP? Exciting times Smile

dreamfeeder · 25/08/2011 10:53

ooh, maybe, increased appetite, crying, and nearly vomming = preggers!! I nearly vommed at something before I confirmed my BFP but thought I was being ridiculous. You are up the duff.

I have been sick only once this morning and not so bad as yesterday. Good news! or is it bad news as it shouldn't be better yet?! 6 weeks tomorrow. I think. Have told my parents now and DH has told his. in the spirit of I AM pg, and even if i mc i'd certainly tell my parents.

Blimey at the friend with 4 children under 3 bartlet!!!! Now that would be hard work. If i can persuade DH and get pg again and all goes well this time I think i will go for the 3 under 3 option like a crazy lady

Anyway, my garden looks like a jungle, must go and attack...

oh- and hope you've persuaded dh into some morning nookie solars

maybebabyR · 25/08/2011 11:21

Glad you are feeling a little better Dream Bet the parent are very excited Smile

3 under 3 you are definitely a crazy lady brave

It is torrential here, so I am pleased I am on my sofa working rather than having to commute.

Folic acid

CakePigeon · 25/08/2011 11:30

Glad your line is darker meconium and your vomiting is slightly less dream, I hope it stays minimal for you

I am really jealous maybe I am totally sick of getting wet in august, it simply isn't on! I'm in the office on my own this morning so have had far too much time to munch on chocolate and biscuits, naughty cake

NinjaChipmunk · 25/08/2011 11:33

Torrential rain here too. And on top of that I have just had to offload a pallet of 72 cartons with the help of our apprentice. Fat lot of help he was. So i have just essentially lifted 72 boxes with 200 bags in each. And now I need tea and something nice to help me get over it.
meconium good work on the big fat bfp!
farfalla glad you are feeling more positive, I have a friend with pcos, she was prescribed clomid and now has 2 lovely kids.
scarlet really glad you are feeling more positive today, try to hold on to it.
dream how exciting telling your folks, I want 3 too!although ds is already nearly 4 so wouldn't have to do the 3 under 3 thing!

ScreamIfYouWantToGoFaster · 25/08/2011 11:38

It's getting exciting in here! There are so many symptoms filling up the room they're leaking under the doors!

Maybe could you be more preggers!?! Honestly, at this point I'm expecting you to say you've felt minimaybe kick! When are you confirming again? (Apologies for the babybrain, I know you've told us before but I couldn't find it scrolling through).

Ninja I know your ironic BFP is also just around the corner, those pee sticks won't know what's hit them!

Imps I think you're also testing soon? I have it on good authority that prophetic dreams are a definitive pg symptom! You are clearly upduffed!!

Fingers crossed that Solars' OH woke up feeling frisky better.

Also, where is Baby? I think there's definitely time to squeeze one more BFP into this thread!!

As for me, my pg test line this morning was both faster and darker than the control line! Yay! After my booking in appointment tom morn I'm finally going to put the pee sticks away, it was comforting to see that line though!

NinjaChipmunk · 25/08/2011 11:41

speaking of dreams, I had yet another wierd dream last night where I married Simon Pegg. WTF?

maybebabyR · 25/08/2011 11:41

Hurrah for your stronger line Scream how many DPO were you when you got your first BFP?

I'm too chicken to test, I hate seeing negatives, so am going to wait it out Hmm

Ninja heavy lifting? Too ironic for you not to be preggers.

Sorry you got soaked Cake you deserve chocolate for that alone!