The all new rat smacketers thread, this way for a 2012 BFP we are BROOKING NO ARGUMENT

[farfallarocks]

Just wrote a blardy long message before getting the 'thread full' message so here we go.................

Morning all! I am speaking from the sofa. I have bunked taken a day off work, though to be fair, I actually have a cold too, so it's not reeeeeeally lying is it?

Bean I am sure you will talk him round. I am so surprised that your GP told you and not him though My DH worries all the time there will something wrong with his swimmers. I doubt it very much though. We only drink at weekends, and even then it's not a lot, he doesn't wear tight pants and hates hot baths. So who knows. I think at the moment we need to focus on the actual swi at the right times rather than worrying about things too much!

How was your first temperature Sweetie?

How are you feeling today Smegs?

Far how are thing with DH now? I so hope they are better now x

Morning everyone. I'm going to be a bit selective in my responses, so as not to epic post. I hope no-one feels left out though. Waves and hugs to everyone.

Bean we have motility issues too, but also count. It's hard to say what the cause might be, my DH doesn't really drink or smoke so we can't change that. We've put him on man vitamins to see if that helps. I couldn't find the conception ones in the shop though, so he's just on normal wellman. I'll have to compare to see what the differences are. He took the news quite well, I kept 'jumping out' at him and trying to catch him off guard to find out how he felt. I think because it was only mild, and because the fertility consultant was male and not worried, he took it well.

Popcorn try not to panic. I don't know if it helps at all, but for me being told we have mild male factor problems has actually helped relax me. There's a problem, but not a big one, just one that makes it "normal" for it to take longer. Before we had the results I was panicking thinking there must be something wrong because we hadn't had a BFP in 17 months, my mind jumped to the worst scenarios. I know you haven't been told the same, but sometimes it really is just a small problem that can be overcome, and it's normal and ok for it to take a bit longer.

Little so sorry to hear your news, many hugs and love sent your way. Be good to yourself, take some time, and remember we're always here for you.

Smegs hope you're feeling better. I generally get more CM when going to the bathroom. I think it's something about the pelvic floor muscles push it out? Stress and nerves could also be causing some stomach problems, leading to a bit of a self reinforcing worry. Do go see the doctor to get some peace of mind, but try not to worry too much.

Not much to say from me. Been temping and waiting for shag week to start. My temps are much lower than they've ever been before at 35.9 rather than the usual 36.4/5. It is cold here atm, but not that cold! Also got the appointment for the HSG, 16th Feb, which is good mid-cycle timing for a post HSG BFP. I'm almost looking forward to having it, I want the all clear, or to know there's a problem.

Far hope things with DH are improving, and you find a solution you're both happy with. I don't know why men find it so hard to talk about feelings, but it was useful for someone to point out that they don't have the help and support of MN, and I doubt they talk to their mates about it. Hugs for you both.

Hi Froot - we don't need much bribing. We wish you the best of luck smacking that rat in an instant. In fact you are awarded a free BFP the minute you arrive on this Fred.

Far - forgot to ask how you're diddling? Any improvements chez vous?

And Little - SO very sorry to hear your news. Gutted. Of course we welcome you back to our brooking-bossoooom but you must realise we will send you packing with a BFP under your hat (in place of a marmalade sandwich) just as soon as we can.

Stasi - that's cool about DH's attitude though a bit annoying for you both given his healthy lifestyle. Regular ahem ejaculation is meant to help though. And a double espresso just before you do the deed apparently.

Am so weary of how this makes me feel . We have more of a clue to it all now but I've still got a loudly ticking clock and a DP who doesn't really want to face the music. Yet. MUWHaahaha.

LOVE the cunning, evil genius that is also known as bean That BFP will be yours

Smegs hope you are feeling a bit better today. I vote for a trip to the GP too, best to get these things checked out.

Welcome Froot, lovely to have you hear with us. Thanks for the brownies

I'm just off for an afternoon kip as I start nights tonight I HATE nights so much TTFN

Hi Froot, welcome!! All baked goods are very happily received, you will fit in a treat Tell us about yourself not that we are nosey

Stasi good news about that HSG appointment, you are so going to get a BFP. That's strange about the lower temps

Bean am loving your undercover Mission Sperm. If only there were something that tasted as good as wine but had no alcohol in it

Mission Sperm

Hi everyone! I've missed a lot, so will try to keep it short.

Froot welcome to rat-smackery! I'm on a diet, so will just gaze longingly at your brownies, ok?!

bean I'm sure Mr Bean will come round, he's just in the denial phase right now. I do like Mission Sperm

Maybe hope you feel better soon.

Stasi I love your mega-posts, please don't feel you need to limit what you write! Your temps are oddly low, maybe thyroid as Pop says? Great news about your HSG next month, fx for that subsequent bfp

at Pop, Green, Far and everyone else I've forgotten.

Bleeding has stopped. Huzzah! I still had pink-tinged CM this morning, but after a good wash I've had nothing since, despite the occasional rootle Therefore I have put off going to the GP as I'm likely to get one of the shit ones at short notice in favour of talking to a friend of mine who is a doctor with some specialist knowledge of womens 'bits'. She doesn't think it's a problem unless I get a recurrence. Feeling a little more positive now.

Feeling blah today, largely because DH is on nights so I barely see him, then he's busy at the weekend :(
Thank god I'm not pg (and I never thought I'd say that!) so I can self-indulgently drown my sorrows in a glass bottle of pinot while I watch the final Sherlock tonight.
(PS, olives I feel your pain I really do)

Stasi I agree - love your mega posts!

Oh and I'm glad the bleeding's stopped smegs and that your Dr friend thinks it's nothing to worry about :)

Smegs that's great news. Hope your dr friend has some good advice.

Pop it sucks doesn't it? My DH would normally come off of nights on a Thursday night, but he is working overtime tonight And I don't have any wine in the house [even more] Sherlock was amazing, enjoy.

Oh no! If you lived nearer I'd invite you over and share as I may in fact have two bottles in the house, which is just greedy :o

Afternoon all. Glad to hear people are feeling a bit more positive today. I think there was something in the air yesterday.

We've just told the kids about the washington move, and they were remarkably sanguine about it, so off out for fish and chips shortly. Will pick up mushy peas all round.

Happy weekend to everyone. We're having a quiet one between my husband coming back from DC today, and heading off on a weeklong course on Sunday. Good job it's 2WW time.

froot totally it's weird, isn't it? I was raised thinking you just had to look at a man and you'd get upduffed, and here I am 12 months in I feel lied to lol

Glad they're not devastated Whimsy - it can be a bit of an adventure as a kid :)

Whims it's great that they are n board. Have a chip for me

Froot that is too true. I honestly thought getting preggers was the easiest thing ever. Wrong When I stopped taking my pill, it took a good while for me to get used to not taking it Loving your dad's trick for the vino. Though I'm sure by that point no one noticed

Hello all - just a quick post while DH make Fajitas - nom nom nom

Hi Froot congrats on day 1 of your preggers just by joining this thread if only it was that easy think we all feel the same about only having to look at a man to get updiffed then reality sets in that it just isn't that easy. Brookers rule!!!

Maybe kept waking in the night thinking I must remember to take my temp so I am not sure if I had 4 hours unbroken sleep. When I did take it 97.27 - not sure if that is good or not. If I am having a couple of beers this evening is it worth taking it in the morning or will I get "funny" results?

Whims spy kids to boot!!! They are bound to love the whole adventure of it all. I am picturing you all like the Beckhams von Trapps now and the cross Atlantic life style. [sceptical]

Pops enjoy the vino and Sherlock - great combo. Sounds like a lovely Friday evening to me.

Hugs to bean hope Mr bean comes around when he has time to get his hread around things. Hope you are ok my dear.

Stasi good news of the HSG appointment, not too long to wait at all.

Hope you all have lovely weekends ahead.

Sweetie I would take it just to see. This will be my first 'proper' month of doing it, i.e. hopefully the fanjometer doesn't get eaten half way through like last month My temps stay around the 97.9 mark pre ov!

Nom to fajitas and beers!

sweetie your temp will be a teensy bit higher but I'd take it anyway - one odd temp rise won't make a difference to your chart :-)

It's late, so this is a specific quick post. The only thing I've changed this month is adding vitamins - B complex and vit d. These shouldn't have affected my temps right? Also, it's only been 5 days. Hopefully I'll still get a clear temp shift at ov, even if they're generally lower than usual.

Welcome froot, when I first started ttc I thought all it took was sex without a condom once! No attention at all paid to cycles or timing. Oh those days of ignorant bliss.

Stasi I'd be surprised if it had started accumulating in your system sufficiently to make any difference at this stage, we're usually talking 2 weeks to 3 months to affect you I think?

My temp has plummeted today, not sure what that's about. Implantation I hope :o

Morning all!

Stasi I wouldn't have thought the vits would change your temperature, I have started on the vits too, and mine look the same as before I am sure you will still see your temp shift though.

Happy Saturday everyone, what are everyone's plans for the weekend?

ooooh, Pop cross-posts, this sounds bloody promising. How many DPO are you?

Morning all

Hi Stasi I know nothing about temping but I do hope it all is ok.

Maybe I am looking after my brothers kids today and overnight (aged 4 & 6) so I am preparing myself the house for their arrival. I have had a stern word with the dog and told her to man up!!! So should be fun, DH is really looking forward to having someone to play his computer games with - bless.

My temp was 97.93 (yest 97.27) is it usual to jump up so much?

waves to everyone else and hope all are ok