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Anyone hoping for a really positive feb 2006?

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wannaBe1974 · 25/01/2006 13:53

ok, as the january thread reached 1800 posts exactly, well it did at last count, I think it's time we started the February thread. Now February has lots going for it, valentines, extra reasons for BD, it only has 28 days, the average length of a menstral cycle, .. so me thinks feb will be a very positive month for all of us!

Happy BD to all! (((hugs))) xxx

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HopingCat · 14/02/2006 09:25

You don't need to apologise to us. We all understand that this is a really big thing. Not sure how I will react when I get to taking tests myself. Don't see it as chickening out.

NatalieJane · 14/02/2006 09:26

Wuzzle, you have no need to apolisgise, this is your life we are all grabbing at.... it is your choice when you test, you know what it is about on here, everyone is hoping for a BFP for everyone else, but we all have to realise that as much as we mess about on here, it is a huge thing to have a baby, and we each have to do what is right for us - nobody else!!

NatalieJane · 14/02/2006 09:27

Would you prefere it if we stopped talking about it now, and let you get on with it, or does it not matter?

NatalieJane · 14/02/2006 09:28

prefer even....

wuzzlefraggle · 14/02/2006 09:29

thanks girls....HC, NJ, MW and every1 else....its nice to be able to be somewhere that every1 knows what your going through and gives amazing support...

wuzzlefraggle · 14/02/2006 09:30

i dont see it as you going on abaout it NJ...i see it as you all being interested and supportive

if you want tho, theres chit chat going on in the chat thread now ( i think)

HopingCat · 14/02/2006 09:31

Got to go and do some work but will hopefully be able to come back at lunchtime.

Keep smiling everyone!

NatalieJane · 14/02/2006 09:32

Bye HC, TC xxx

wuzzlefraggle · 14/02/2006 09:33

bye HC, talk to you again xx

peachygirl · 14/02/2006 10:43

Hi all
I'm off to my parents so have a good rest of week I'll be back friday sometime I'll have a lot of catching up to do
Good luck to all you testers

mumswish · 14/02/2006 10:46

Bye Peachy, Have a nice time. Speak to you again on Friday

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wannaBe1974 · 14/02/2006 11:34

Hiya all, hope you're all ok. Feeling bit down today. In the end I didn't test this morning, Although ironically did dream that I'd tested and it was BFN, but I've often been known to have opposite dreams so could be omen? lol. Did lots of thinking on whether to test or not and decided to wait. We've been trying for 9 months now, and was a year with DS, so I've had so many BFN's now that I've come to expect a BFN. Part of me thinks that there's no way I can be pregnant, it's just not going to happen and the sooner I accept that the easier it will be to come to terms with it, and that part of me thinks I should just not bother testing and just wait for AF, which is certain to arrive. I still have very sore boobs, have been feeling very restless and also tired - have been falling asleep as soon as head hits the pillow but my head is ruling my heart at the moment and telling me not to be so stupid - of course AF will arrive and I won't be pregnant, - again.

Sorry this is a really dim and dismal post isn't it, I apologise

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wannaBe1974 · 14/02/2006 14:28

Hiya all, just to let you know that AF has arrived. Guess my instinct was right after all

Think it might be time to start coming to terms with the fact it just isn't going to happen. Sometimes you just have to cut your losses and move on.

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mumswish · 14/02/2006 14:39

Wannabe,

Are you not gonna TTC at all now then? How long have you been trying?

NatalieJane · 14/02/2006 14:41

Sorry should have added this message here not on the chat one, so have copy and pasted it:

Oh wannaBe, I am really sorry, didn't you say it took a year with your first? I wouldn't give up hope yet, maybe you could do with a break from TTC, give yourself time to relax and then think about trying again?

skerriesmum · 14/02/2006 14:47

Hi all, especially wannabe... hugs to you... would you think of asking your GP for advice at this point before giving up? Sorry if you've already done that, sounds obvious I know!

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wannaBe1974 · 14/02/2006 14:51

Mumswish I really don't know. We did have a chat over the weekend and I did say that there has to come a point when you decide that it's not going to happen and give up, every month hoping that things will happen just isn't good for someone on a long-term basis. We've been TTC now for 9 months. I tried to be very relazed in the beginning as it took 13 months to conceive DS, but part of me thought/hoped it wouldn't take as long this time, ya know, the theory of once you've had one it's easier to conceive again etc. DH thinks we should still try, after all as it's happened once then there's always a chance, but I just don't know.

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trace2 · 14/02/2006 14:51

hi everyone,

wannaBe1974 , dont go away i tried and come back, i am sorry about your af, but you will get your babe, ((((hugs)))

mumswish · 14/02/2006 14:58

I really should remember to write here instead of the chat thread, it must be so confusing.

Wannabe at the end of the day its upto you and your DP to decide but I do kinda agree with his theory. If you got pg once you will again. however, you've got to decide whether your heart can take it.

I hope whatever you decide you're ok. Remeber we're here if you need us.

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wannaBe1974 · 14/02/2006 17:43

By popular demand have created new chat thread, it is

here

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trace2 · 15/02/2006 08:37

a list of pg symptons

  1. Missed Your Period?
    This is the classic sign of pregnancy - especially if, like many women, your cycles are typically like clockwork. If you've missed your period, it's probably time to take a home pregnancy test. Home pregnancy tests work by determining the amount of hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) present in your urine. Remember - your first urine of the day tends to have the most concentrated amount of hCG. Early morning urine will give you your best chance at detecting the small concentrations of hCG that are present in the early days of pregnancy.

  2. Feeling Sick in the Morning - Or Any Other Time?
    About one-half of all pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness (nausea, vomiting, etc.) in early pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, "morning" sickness isn't always limited to morning; many women experience nausea in the evening, in the afternoon - and a substantial percentage of lucky ladies feel sick all day. (Note: Although rare, morning sickness can be extreme in some cases. Contact your doctor if are becoming dehydrated as a result of morning sickness.)

  3. Are Your Breasts Sore?
    Are your breasts or nipples feeling a bit sensitive - perhaps in the same way they feel right before you have your period? This is one more sign that you may be pregnant. Breast sensitivity is a common phenomenon in early pregnancy - and thankfully, one that begins to fade by the second trimester. But if you're one of those "glass is half full" types, look at it this way: for many women, sensitive breasts translate into heightened pleasure during intimate moments?

  4. Checked Your Areola Lately?
    Along with more sensitive breasts, you may notice a slight darkening of the areola, the concentric zone which surrounds the nipple. (Some say this darkening serves a purpose; it makes it easier for your baby to find his/her food source!)

  5. Honorable Discharge?
    In the early days of pregnancy, mucous begins to accumulate around the opening of the cervix to form the mucous plug, a barrier that helps protect the baby during its development. As a result of this mucous formation, you may notice a bit of vaginal discharge. (Discharge as a sign of pregnancy should not be accompanied by other distinguishing features of an infection, such as a burning sensation, foul smell, or itchiness.)

  6. Gotta Pee?
    Although pregnancy is indeed miraculous, it does not involve a suspension of the laws of physics. That means that as the baby grows larger in your uterus, the space that once allowed for expansion of your bladder is decreased. The result? You feel like you need to pee more often. Also, you may notice bloating similar to what you experience prior to your period.

  7. Not Tonight, Honey. I've Got a Headache...
    As a result of the complex mixture of hormones coursing through a pregnant woman's body, it's not uncommon for women to experience headaches more frequently during pregnancy.

  8. Seeing Spots?
    Around the time when implantation occurs (the moment when the embryo attaches to the lining of the uterine wall), it's not uncommon to notice a bit of spotting. You would look for this sign at around eight to ten days after you last ovulated. (You can use the ovulation calculator located on our home page to calculate your ovulation date.) Spotting as a result of implantation usually looks a bit different than your regular period; it tends to be light in volume and pinkish in color, as opposed to the deep red color associated with regular menstrual bleeding.

  9. Temperature Climbing?
    A raised basal body temperature past the time when your period is due is another possible indicator of pregnancy.

  10. All Stopped Up?
    Another sign of pregnancy is constipation. This is caused by certain hormones which are present in early pregnancy relaxing your intestines and slowing the digestive process.

These signs are ones often experienced in early pregnancy - but that's not to say there aren't others. Many women have reported experiencing other "tell-tale" signs such as:

an enhanced sense of smell
fatigue
hunger
weepiness
heartburn
complexion problems ("breaking out")

trace2 · 15/02/2006 08:40

also a metelic taste in month

mumswish · 15/02/2006 08:46

Sheesh Trace, thats an essay. Thanks tho, I'll be keeping an eye out for those signs now.

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wannaBe1974 · 15/02/2006 09:01

Morning all, hope you're all ok

This morning I am more confused than have ever been

Started bleeding yesterday (as per posts to this thread and others) not heavily, just a bit, usually at this time when my AF arrives all sore boobs etc disappear and AF arrives in full force usually within about 12 hours. Was very very upset yesterday because ready to give up etc. Well ...

This morning am still bleeding very lightly, and I mean very lightly, there is no blood on the sanetary towel (TMI sorry) just when I wipe, and am still simptomatic, still have very sore boobs, especially around nipple area very sensative, am very tired, was sitting at the pc at 9:00 last night falling asleep. This is not normal for me. Could it be implantation? any ideas?

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wannaBe1974 · 15/02/2006 09:02

Or am I just a freak lol

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