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Right I'm going to be bold and start a new thread to drum up some energy for anyone ttc a Jan / Feb / Spring 2013 baby.

Does anyone want to join me on this flight?

Oh GOD! You know what I said this morning about not thinking about BFPs yet? Well, scratch that because my mind has somehow slipped into thinking that I might be pregnant this month. I know that this thought just isn't going to dislodge itself now and I'm going to be devastated when if AF strikes.

I was being so cool about it! Totally unconcerned. Three high temps later and I'm a gibbering loon.

FFS.

Treats it is hard not to get your hopes up once you have convinced yourself a reasonable hope. I was like that last month and AF was more disappointing because of it. On the other hand, you might actually be pregnant! When do you think you might POAS?

I'm 8dpo and like Mammoth a couple of days ago, I have that strange not-quite-EWCM. A good sign, if DH wasn't abroad! Hurry up home to DTD, DH!!

treats PMA remember! My fingers are crossed.

Sorry that should read CD8. Obviously it would be weird to be TTC at 8dpo.

How are you feeling now, Empire? And we haven't heard from Spring and Flightty for a while now... how is it going, ladies?

Baba if you're still reading, thinking of you.

Still no af here but tested when I was due and again on Monday so had two bfn. Where are you af? I want to use my new gadget! Also wondering what is going on with my cycle as this is day 35& still nothing.

Hope you ladies are well?
Wiggy, where on earth is your AF?! Are 35 day cycles usual for you?

I'm now officially on cd1! :)
First AF following miscarriage has arrived, feel a bit crap but least I can start looking forward to ttc again.

Not often we welcome AF here but hurrah for her arrival and Dilly getting back on the TTCing wagon.

So I think that tomorrow FF will be convinced I o'd on Monday but we didn't DTD until Monday night (which I have put down as Tues AM as it was after midnight). I really hope it's been enough as we have only DTD three times this month.

Empire I have noticed that I really struggle to run post O. Do you find the same? I had to walk for about 2 minutes of my run this morning. I just couldn't keep going.

LLL you really confused me there!
Dilly, glad you are back on the sleigh!
Treats when are you going to poas?

I am disproportionately excited as is CD14 here (normally ov CD17-19 and DH is going away tomorrow (CD15-18) and da da dahhhh!!!!! Pos OPK, EWCON and ++ ov pain!!!!!!!!! Woo-hooo!!!!

lll I'm feeling better thanks, I am still shattered and had my first "proper" bit of morning sickness today at half 3 but otherwise feeling fine.

Dilly happy CD1 - fingers crossed this is the cycle for you.

wiggy I hope she turns up soon, she is more than a bit of a tease.

pipbin once is all it takes I guess, i am sure you caught it - PMA,PMA. I hadn't really thought much about feeling sluggish and how that coincided with Ov. I must say that when I ran on Sunday I felt pretty good but horrific after, I have a race on Saturday so am hoping I am okay for that.

mammoth get busy :)

Silent go get shagging

treats so exciting! Fingers crossed!

Dilly so glad AF is here. Best of luck this month.

CD16 here, which is when I've ov'd the past few months, but I'm not sure what's going on this month. Will have to DTD at some point tonight unless I pass out from exhaustion first.

Saw the nurse at the GP today about all of the spotting I've been having. She was very nice. Told her I was concerned about my cycle independent of ttc but that we were in fact ttc but only for four months. She ordered a pap smear to rule out infection and day 3 bloods. She's also ordered cd19 bloods and when I asked if that's meant to be a certain time after ov, she said no, it's meant to be 19 days from your period. The form says serum progesterone on it too. Not sure what they're going to be able to tell about my progesterone on CD19! Also, as I'm only cd16, I asked if I should do the cd19 now-ish and she said no as it's best done in the same cycle. Which I kind o knew but was hoping to get answers now instead of having to wait a whole month. Ho hum.

Lastbox hope the tests come up with some answers for you. When is the pap smear?

Dilly having AF must be a relief. Have a to celebrate?

No point replying to Mammoth as she must be busy shagging by now!

Empire glad to hear you're OK. I'm impressed you're still running in a race! I managed my usual slow jogging up to about 15 weeks each time - so nowhere near racing then!

Wiggy (and *Treats) hope you get some answers soon.

Hi! Still here but just very busy at school and shattered in the evenings. All well so far but lots of feeling sick. I will try to post properly later today.

Grr no luck for me this month. Cracked and did my trusty first response and just one horrible solitary line :(

Feeling a bit fed up now which I know I shouldn't but meh.

tictac :(

lastbox hope you get to the bottom of it. I had a cervical swab done when i had endless spotting after my ERPC, it came back clear. They said it was probably just a matter of taking time for the hormones to settle down. Have you just come off the pill? if so that could be the case for you also. I had 2 sessions of acupuncture to help and it did eventually stop, of course there is no way of knowing if the acupuncture did anything or whether it would have just settled by itself eventually. Good you're getting hormone tests too.

crazytictac sorry its not your month. Think i'm going to be in same boat as you as my temp dipped today (11DPO), so am expecting AF tomorrow. Temp is still considerably above cover line but looks the same as last month so even though i've found plenty of examples of dips around same time on FF that led to pregnancy i'm really not hopeful :(

does anyone have Taking charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler ? If so do you think its worth buying ? I've done the whole Fertility friend course which covers a lot so not sure i'll learn much new that is very relevant. Is it all about charting and CM? what else does it cover ? Thanks.

Af has arrived! Thank goodness! Got to start using my cb fertility monitor this morning, Steve is impressed by any sort of gadget so he's pleased.

Crazy- so sorry for you, onwards and upwards for the next month.

Blackcats- I don't have it but I remember reading on here that it was really useful.

Lastbox- hope you get some answers, it's awful being in limbo& not knowing.

I'm so ready for the weekend!

Me too wig roll on 5pm tomorrow.

Is it normal to have ridiculously large boobs already? They are fairly solid feeling, blinking painful and huge. Or as DH said "perkier than perky". He is enjoying, me not so much. It looks like I'll need to go up a bra size in the next couple of weeks.

The cb fertility monitor does look good. We love gadgets here too!
I am considering one although I read that you have to have at least 2 natural cycles following a miscarriage so won't be able to use one yet.

Thanks for the good wishes - I don't even care what's causing the spotting, I just want them to sort me out! :) I've been having tons of pregnancy dreams and suddenly EVERYONE is pg. I also think I've got a dodgy thermometer - I've had the same temp three of the past four days & I just took my temp after being up a few hours just to see if it's working and I actually got a lower temp than on waking CD17 and no sign of ov on my chart. Can't tell about cm because I'm so bad at distinguishing between leftovers and cm, but boobs are sore and have a few spots. Wish I knew what was going on. DH and I just continuing with every other night at the mo.

blackcats I have TCOYF and I would say it's definitely worth it. Like a reference book but a good read. All sorts of info on achieving or avoiding pregnancy, female health in general, infertility treatments, menopause, etc.

Tictac So sorry :( onwards!

Wiggy glad AF has arrived. Had a quick look on eBay last night at cbfm's and think I will try to win one ASAP for next month. You must keep us updated. Hope it's the magic trick for you!

Empire I didn't think mine were that big in pg until I looked at the bras I bought and then looked at some pictures. I remember them being super heavy!

Crazy sorry about the BFN .

Wiggy Sorry to hear AF arrived but I suppose you knew she would, and at least you can now get value for money from your new toy! Enjoy the peeing!

Empire, yes! In my first pg my boobs grew massively in the first few weeks. Less so in subsequent pregnancies. DH loved it but I didn't really want him near them! Mine went back to normal when the whole pregnancy / bf thing was over. I still have a fine pair (though I say so myself)!

Blackcats yes I have it, that is how I chart without using FF. It covers all the basics about charting / temping, and also covers all sorts of different problems. I'd recommend it. Try the library if you're not sure? Sorry to hear about your temp dip - I have found the same pattern to be a sure giveaway that AF is soon to arrive.

Not much to report here - DH just phoned to say he'll be back this evening so I will have to seduce him tonight I think!! If only I weren't so knackered.

X post lastbox -yes funny when you're ttc suddenly everyone else seems to be pg. One of my best friends told me yesterday that her AF is a week late and she is all excited. She wasn't trying, either. But I haven't any right to be because that happened to me with my last pregnancy.

blackcats - I have TCOYF and I probably refer to it at least once a week. It's really detailed about exactly what happens, what to look for, how to time intercourse and what sorts of things you can diagnose from your charting and symptom spotting. Definitely worth a read. The full price is a bit steep but there are a few second hand copies on Amazon.

lbot - i feel for you. I get really agitated and anxious when I think that ov should be happening and I can't tell if it is or not. i think every other night is all you can do. Are you doing OPKs as per the Deanna plan?

Crazytictac and Wiggy that AF got you although at least you can use your new gadget.

Dilly [happy] to hear that AF is here! Hope you're doing OK.

Empire in my last pregnancy, sore boobs was the only symptom I had in the first trimester. DH complained how unfair it was that I had these huge boobs and he wasn't allowed anywhere near them (because they hurt too much). Some very cross words were exchanged about how no, actually, my pregnancy wasn't nearly as difficult for him as it was for me .

Definitely worth getting a proper maternity bra. It always annoys me when you see the summer collections of maternity wear that there are always so many strappy tops. I've always needed a good chunky bra throughout both my pregnancies - no way could I have worn a strappy top.

9DPO for me today, and a temp fall of 3 points from yesterday. Have been feeling really emotional today and I remember that the last time I felt like this was two days before my last period, so I'm wondering if that's it for this month. I want AF to keep away until at least Saturday because that will mean I had an LP of 10 days, which is the minimum required for a fertilised egg to implant. It was only 8 days last time.

If she's not here by Monday, I'll poas then - I've got another doc's appt then to get the results of my blood test and talk about next steps, so I really need to find out before I go to that. Right now, though, I strongly suspect that the HPT will remain in its wrapper in the drawer......