Jump on the Polar Express to August / early September 2012

[Whysoserious]

TOOT TOOOOOOOT!!

All aboard the very festive Polar Express to Ausgust / early September. Come aboard for some mulled wine, Christmas cheer and lots of festive fun to get us all relaxed and up the duff by the end of 2011.

I shall be your conductor aka Tom whysoserious Hanks so tickets please! Dress code is snuggle PJs or Christmas jumpers.

As well as lots of TTC support we can share in Christmas fun, gift and decoration ideas. We need to be good though to Saint nick brings us our BFPs!

Who's with me?

Ah sorry - CBFM = Clearblue Fertility Monitor. www.amazon.co.uk/Clearblue-81104584-Fertility-Monitor/dp/B0012PB8EO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323787580&sr=8-1

Hi ladies

Mind if I hop on? Been lurking here for ages, but thought I'd take the plunge and actually join in this month . DH and I have been TTC since April 2009, but quite a few things have happened (illness, bereavement) that means we've not been consistently 'trying' iyswim?

Anyway, determined to properly swi every darn month now . Don't think we've got too much hope this month but you never know .

My stats: gentlyfalling (27) TTC#1 cycle 32 (technically) AF Due 16/17 Dec

Ah right, I see now. Yes CBFM looks good, would quite fancy one, mainly because I'm nosey and would like to know EXACTLY what is going on with my body. However, it's early days for us yet so we'll see how we get on first.

Errrrrr or you can be a complete loon and control freak like me hunny and use it from the very first cycle .... ie like me.... this being my first cycle...

Welcome gently! Sorry to hear of the illness and bereavement you've been through since 2009. Onwards and upwards though - with lots of SWI!

Oh my hunny so glad you went to A&E better safe than sorry !!
Welcome new girlies seems you have jumped on the luckiest ttc thread about !! I'm on 2ww now so hopefully this will be a lucky thread for me too !!
zara you sound like me when I was just starting but now I've been doing it a few months I feel a lot more relaxed especially after last month I was devastated when af came so had to have a stern word with myself !!

Anyone testing this week ?

Oh my hunny so glad you went to A&E better safe than sorry !!
Welcome new girlies seems you have jumped on the luckiest ttc thread about !! I'm on 2ww now so hopefully this will be a lucky thread for me too !!
zara you sound like me when I was on cycle 1 ! But now I feel a lot more relaxed especially after last month I went a bit nus when af came so had to have a stern word with myself !!

Best advice I can give you is assume af is coming - dont assume they are not !

Anyone testing this week ?

Woooooo! Got a peak on my CBFM today. Have been doing every other day up until now so the every day BDing starts now!

Ladies I have a rather embarrassing question - how to you manage to keep all the, err, stuff inside you after BDing? I've tried legs in the air, pillow under bum etc but it all seems to just drip out. Ooh I've gone all red now with embarrassment It doesn't help that I've got a nasty cough at the moment so as soon as I cough... Well you can guess the rest

Well that's it, dignity is all gone!

Hello everyone, may I join you?! I have been TTC since July 2011. I was breastfeeding until the beginning of October and think this was what was stopping me from conceiving.

Last month I had an early miscarriage and I am not sure if my cycle has started up properly yet. If you count from when I had the miscarriage then I would be 4 days late for AF.

I am not sure whether to test or not as I don't think I could take it if the result was negative. Anyone else waiting to test?

Welcome Harmony. sorry to hear about your MC - fingers crossed for you this month!

Whysoserious - I have been using a mooncup for this purpose! if you search Mumsnet for mooncup and TTC you should be able to find all the info you need. Basically its a silicone cup the size of a shot glass which holds the stuff in there! It is designed for AF, but I use it for both purposes.

Don't all look at me funny now!

Shall I jump on board - oh what the heck let's be daring - hello Squirrell

About me - aged 41, lucky to have DS aged 4.9 (had his nativity last night it was so sweet), hadd MMC and ERPC last September and have been sort of trying since then really but had totally nutty cycles that ranged from 19 days to silly lengths. On my 3rd cycle off BBT and on 1st of CBFM. Reckon I didn't ov last month but chart and monitor concur that round about CD 15 things were looking good but results seem too textbook after previous erratic cycles - will shall see as DTD around optimum times......

Couldn't tell you when next period is due could be tomorrow or just before Crimbo but at least I will have vague idea of LP

So if I add the update....

Whysoserious (31) TTC#1 cycle 4 (3rd using CBFM) AF due 27th Dec
Chuckaluck (29) TTC #1, cycle 4 number 1 using ovulation sticks, AF due 21 Dec
MrsC(25) TTC#2 cycle 4 AF Due 23-25 Dec
Mrsmellow (33) TTC#1, cycle 3, CD19, AF due ? 16th Dec
VeniVidiVino TTC#? Cycle ?, AF Due ?
LauraM20 (25) TTC#? cycle 7, AF due dec 16th
Squirrel77 (34), TTC#1,cycle 3, AF 25th Dec
Signet (28) TTC #1 cycle 11, AF due 25th Dec
secretsparkle ( ) TTC#?, Cycle ?, Af Due
getovaryit (36) TTC#1 cycle 7 years on and off! CD22, AF due 8/9th Dec
Northeastof eden (30) cycle 1, AF due (who knows!) think I am ovulating now though...
Teapig hanging out on the stairs and hope to take my seat soon
Elizadoesdolittle (37) TTC#2 cycle 1 AF due st Jan
Lexie1970 (41 - must be oldest!) TTC#2 BBT Cycle 3 CBFM Cycle 1 AF due ????

welcome newbies

Why I also lie with my legs up in the air for about 10 mins I did this when ttc the other dc.

AF has finally gone but dh is working nights until the weekend so SWI will have to wait.

Sorry forgot to add my stats

Whysoserious (31) TTC#1 cycle 4 (3rd using CBFM) AF due 27th Dec
Chuckaluck (29) TTC #1, cycle 4 number 1 using ovulation sticks, AF due 21 Dec
MrsC(25) TTC#2 cycle 4 AF Due 23-25 Dec
Mrsmellow (33) TTC#1, cycle 3, CD19, AF due ? 16th Dec
VeniVidiVino TTC#? Cycle ?, AF Due ?
LauraM20 (25) TTC#? cycle 7, AF due dec 16th
Squirrel77 (34), TTC#1,cycle 3, AF 25th Dec
Signet (28) TTC #1 cycle 11, AF due 25th Dec
secretsparkle ( ) TTC#?, Cycle ?, Af Due
getovaryit (36) TTC#1 cycle 7 years on and off! CD22, AF due 8/9th Dec
Northeastofeden (30) cycle 1, AF due (who knows!) think I am ovulating now though...
Teapig hanging out on the stairs and hope to take my seat soon
Elizadoesdolittle (37) TTC#2 cycle 1 AF due st Jan
Lexie1970 (41 - must be oldest!) TTC#2 BBT Cycle 3 CBFM Cycle 1 AF due ????
harmonyb23 (23) TTC#3 cycle ? AF due 10 Dec waiting to test but scared

Lol @ whysoserious !! I prefer putting my feet flat on the bed and raising my hips up . I feel that works best to keep it all in there and it also feels like it creates a clear path for the little swimmers . I think the path thing may possibly be all in my head haha but it makes me feel better haha. DH keeps coming out with the "think we made a baby this time?" carry on which doesn't help with my impatience !!

Aw well 11 sleeps to go

Lol at the images of people with legs n bums in the air, I'm sure DP will laugh n think I've lost the plot if I did that

AF due today but no sign as yet. I'm wondering whether A&E's test would have really given a BFP at about 12dpo and with weak wee (looked like water)???

Sorry I've forgotten all the stuff since I was TTC #1, I forgot whether cervix is high or low before AF arrives? Mine is very high today

Have added myself on the list again... I think a few people have fallen off, there was a much longer list a few pages back!

Whysoserious (31) TTC#1 cycle 4 (3rd using CBFM) AF due 27th Dec
Chuckaluck (29) TTC #1, cycle 4 number 1 using ovulation sticks, AF due 21 Dec
MrsC(25) TTC#2 cycle 4 AF Due 23-25 Dec
Mrsmellow (33) TTC#1, cycle 3, CD19, AF due ? 16th Dec
VeniVidiVino TTC#? Cycle ?, AF Due ?
LauraM20 (25) TTC#? cycle 7, AF due dec 16th
Squirrel77 (34), TTC#1,cycle 3, AF 25th Dec
Signet (28) TTC #1 cycle 11, AF due 25th Dec
secretsparkle ( ) TTC#?, Cycle ?, Af Due
getovaryit (36) TTC#1 cycle 7 years on and off! CD22, AF due 8/9th Dec
Northeastofeden (30) cycle 1, AF due (who knows!) think I am ovulating now though...
Teapig hanging out on the stairs and hope to take my seat soon
Elizadoesdolittle (37) TTC#2 cycle 1 AF due st Jan
Lexie1970 (41 - must be oldest!) TTC#2 BBT Cycle 3 CBFM Cycle 1 AF due ????
harmonyb23 (23) TTC#3 cycle ? AF due 10 Dec waiting to test but scared
Zara1984 (27) TTC#1, cycle 1, AF due around 5 Jan

Decided to do a test and got a BFP . The line is really dark and I am hoping baby will stick this time! Sorry it seems I am coming and going all at once. I wish all of you the best of luck and hope to see you all on the August 2012 thread soon!

harmony huge congrats!!!! This is a defo a lucky thread :)

Oh wow congratulations harmony!!

Thanks for all your post coital positions advice ladies. Am currently lying in bed with a pillow wedged under my bum after a quickie as DH has had to go out for a Christmas do which he won't be back one from until the ealy hours if I know him. Always has to be the last one standing!

MrsC that's so funny your husband saying "do you think we made the baby?" My DH is really excited about the egg appearing on CBFM. As he said goodbye to me earlier he said "I love you. And The Egg" He also keeps humming very enthusiastically. Crazy fool.

Squirrel the moon cup sounds like a good idea - may get one next month if I have no luck this month.

hunny I'm not sure about cervix positions but I guess the hospital test could have been wrong if it was weaker urine and not fmu? I hope you've had no more pains?

Feeling very disheartened today :( Not had a smiley face on the ovulation sticks all month so have given up. Went to GP today and casually mentioned we were TTC and was promptly told to lose weight. I know I need to but didn't really need anyone to tell me!! So happy for all of you with BFP but feel like mine is a million miles away...

Images of whysoserious with legs in the air did cheer me up a bit I must confess...

chuckaluck as disheartening as it is to be told, it probably wouldn't do any harm to lose weight if the doctor has suggested it. I am a stone heavier than this time last year and two stone heavier than when I conceived DS and currently trying to shift that weight - with my BMI I am classed as just obese instead of overweight and that can't be a good thing. Having spent a fortune on CB digital OPK when I conceived last year I got a CBFM off of ebay a couple of months ago and would recommend getting one. It seems to take the guesswork out of POAS....

I absolutely know I need to lose some weight to give us the best chance, it's just easier said then done! I was miserable off I went to work abd I ate loads of chocolate to make myself feel better, I am my own worst enemy! What do u do with a CBFM? It was my first month using ov sticks so feel like a bit of a freak right now! I will get over myself by tomorrow

Right I think I've sorted the list. If youve dropped off apologies but if you have can you use this one to re-add yourself because theres a few different lists flying about but I think this is possibly the most complete one now.

Changing at the next station - congratulations ladies!!!
Lollopybear - BFP
Gnomi - BFP
MaccyH - BFP
Practicallyimperfect - BFP
Harmony32b - BFP

All aboard the Polar Express
Cherrypiew3 ttc? Cycle2 AF ?
getovaryit (36) TTC#1 cycle 7 years on and off! CD22, AF due 8/9th Dec
Mrsmellow (33) TTC#1, cycle 3, CD19, AF due ? 16th Dec
LauraM20 (25) TTC#? cycle 7, AF due dec 16th
OptiMumPrime (37), TTC #2, cycle 6, AF due 19 Dec
Chuckaluck (29) TTC #1, cycle 4 number 1 using ov sticks, AF due 21 Dec
secretsparkle (26) TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM Cycle 1, Af Due 21st Dec
JNO18 (31) TTC#1 Cycle 8. CD2. AF due 24th December
MyDaydream (23) TTC #1, cycle 2, AF due 24th December
MrsC (25) TTC#2 cycle 4 AF Due 23-25 Dec
VeniVidiVino TTC#1 Cycle 1, AF Due ? 25th
Squirrel77 (34), TTC#1,cycle 3, AF 25th Dec
Signet (28) TTC #1 cycle 11, AF due 25th Dec
Minshu (37) TTC#2 cycle 9 AF due 26th Dec
Whysoserious (31) TTC#1 cycle 4 (3rd using CBFM) AF due 27th Dec
Elizadoesdolittle (37) TTC#2 cycle 1 AF due st Jan
northeastofeden (30) TTC #1, cycle 1, Af due?
Teapig ( ) TTC#?, Cycle ?, Af Due hopefully soon so she can't start again :-)
Flamingo (34) TTC#1, cycle 8 AF overdue by several days but no blue line
Winkly (30) TTC#1 cycle 1, AF due 3rd Dec
83Bumblebee (28), TTC #1, cycle 1, AF 31st Dec
FloydieDoydie (32) TTC1, cycle 1 after MC, AF due 24 Dec
Ilovehenryboy ttc no.2 (Ds 1 is 3 and a half).. cycle 1, af due?
piggyboo (29) TTC#2, 1st cycle, AF due 12th Dec
flipflopper (32) TTC#3, 1st cycle, af due 4th Jan
Zara1984 (27) TTC#1, cycle 1, AF due around 5 Jan
Spellcheck (38) TTC#4 cycle 1, AF due 22nd/23rd Dec
Jencd (29) TTC #1 cycle 4, AF due some time soon....
penguinpenguin (25) TTC#2, cycle 1, AF due around dec 12th???
Lexie1970 (41- must be the oldest!) TTC#2 BBT cycle 3 CBFM cycle 1 AF due ???

Welcome, Lexie.
Wow, harmony, get you! Well done!

Hope there is still luck left on the bus for the rest of us!

chuck, I know it is disheartening and sounds mean, but I think the GP just had your best interests at heart.

After we have DTD, I shove a pillow under my hips for half an hour, they say not too high or the sperm will miss the pool, or something! But I tried all these tricks with DS, and he's here, so something works!

Love that Guetta song, just been dancing around the room with 14mo DS, so thanks for that! .

11 days til I test, unless AF gets me before then. Am feeling impatient. And not overly hopeful as I am still BFing DS, but wishing hard!

Good luck good luck everyone!

Oh wow, well done, whyso - I was just going to attempt merging the lists!