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Um hello, newbie, ttc, needing a place to talk to people :)

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Fruityb · 05/01/2014 20:23

I've been reading the site for ages but decided to sign up as need an outlet and place to talk as ttc is quite secret and it's not something I have loads of people I could talk about it with. Plus I'm quite shy and my ovaries aren't something to bring up at social gatherings!
I'm 31, came off pill in October and me and boyfriend have been ttc since. I didn't know how long it would take to get back to normal as had been on pill for eleven years. Turns out it took four weeks, and am now on third AF since coming off, so annoyingly normal in one way! I'm getting my head round all this tracking stuff but don't want it all to get clinical with the fella as it takes the fun away!
So just wanted to say hi and hopefully share in people's stories. It's not all as straightforward as I always thought, and I'm always the one that would start panicking something was wrong with me. I'm pleased I found somewhere I can just write it down if nothing else.
So, hi, and hopefully can take some good advice away.

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Joellen13 · 22/01/2014 19:51

Thanks ladies! I'm going to do another test in the morning and go from there!

mrsb87 · 22/01/2014 19:54

Good stuff joellen let us know how you get on!!

binkybunny · 22/01/2014 20:32

Firstly I would like to apologise for my spelling earlier. I was secretly typing at work so didnt have time to proof read!

Excited to hear more good news joellen and poss weebairn. I just couldn't wait if I was late!

Kiki, Mrsb and Joellen, you'll all have to start your own pregnancy thread if the current ones are too scary and we'll come over when it happens!

mrsb87 · 23/01/2014 07:14

Yes binky I agree, that sounds like a great idea! I am an official poas addict, did another this morning just to make sure. Yep. I am nuts.

Helen87 · 23/01/2014 07:19

Haha don't blame you mrsb, I'd do the same!

weebairn · 23/01/2014 07:54

Still don't feel premenstrual at all; still weeing a lot; few cramps; bit bloated; no bleeding/spotting whatsoever… 5 days late now! Eeek I'm so excited.

If I get a positive on Saturday I'm going to throw a party! Got some tough long night shifts to work before then so still going to wait till then, be in the right mindset. I have one preg test in the house from ages back… it's probably out of date!

mrsb87 I'm so thrilled for you. Have you worked out your estimated due date?

What's scary about the pregnancy threads - haven't looked at them yet!

weebairn · 23/01/2014 08:58

(Also my toddler is being adorable and cuddly this morning AND slept 13 hours straight last night - on days like this having another baby seems like a wonderful thing - when she's being a right madam and refusing to sleep I am like, WHAT AM I DOING!)

mrsb87 · 23/01/2014 16:46

Hi guys!
Weebairn the pregnancy forum is all about giving birth, scans ans things I have never experienced before and as I got pg so quick its all a bit frightening!
Im estimating 4th october...ish!

Need to get myself a clearblue digi this weekend to find out how far along I am!

Hibou7688 · 23/01/2014 16:52

Ooo got my first flashing smiley on clearblue opk. Does this mean I should dtd for the next few days??

mrsb87 · 23/01/2014 16:57

Go for it hibou! The more dtd the better Wink

Hibou7688 · 23/01/2014 17:58

Woohoo.. Bf is of the mind set 'we shouldn't just do it when we need to' but we hardly do it any other time, so it's gonna seem a bit forced haha.

Joellen13 · 23/01/2014 19:00

Sorry for the late reply! Hectic day!

I had another positive test this morning and visited the doctor this afternoon!

It's all happened very quickly but I'm so excited!

KikiThePea · 23/01/2014 19:49

Excellent news, Joellen.

Well, today I officially feel like death warmed up...if death was also a bundle of grumpiness. Seriously considering hibernation for the foreseeable future.

mrsb87 · 23/01/2014 20:06

Congrats joellen, exciting! Wow you're organised I haven't been to the docs yet.

kiki I know that one well. Been a right miserable poo! Mainly because dh and I have a week booked off together next week and because of his business partners cock up he now has to work ALL weekend and possibly into next week.
We bearly spend time together as either he's working or I am. He might even miss our first ocs appointment Sad

mrsb87 · 23/01/2014 20:07

Not ocs appointment, docs appointment.

binkybunny · 23/01/2014 20:10

Yay another BFP fantastic Joellen!

Kiki- poor you Sad wrap up with hot water bottle and hot choc its working for me and my cramps tonight!

binkybunny · 23/01/2014 20:10

Yay another BFP fantastic Joellen!

Kiki- poor you Sad wrap up with hot water bottle and hot choc its working for me and my cramps tonight!

Helen87 · 23/01/2014 20:21

3 bfps on first month of trying and one sounding like it's on its way! lucky thread!!

Helen87 · 23/01/2014 20:22

p.s. hope you feel better soon Kiki and dh doesnt have to work too much mrsb87

Gennz · 23/01/2014 22:07

Wow 3 BFPS!! I don't think I will get one this month ladies, AF is due tomorrow & I'm feeling a few cramps... I'm about 10dpo and but I can't poas cos I used them all up too early!! Blush Next month I am NOT stockpiling them "just to have them" ... I have no self control!

I usually get spotting the day before AF and that hasn't happened yet so there's still a chance. (But we closed a big deal at work last night and I had quite a few champers - sod's law is I'm probably knocked up!)

misskgb · 23/01/2014 22:21

I really want a glass of wine but feel bad during my first tww. Day off tomorrow n will probs end up in a pub!!

Still not symptom spotting because of cramps/backache I get due to a non related medical issue but have felt a bit tender in the chest when running up/down stairs which is unusual!

Ive lost track of who is pg; who's on tww n who is dtd waiting for ov!!

Gennz · 24/01/2014 04:50

well I picked up some tests (uh oh) and poas but still BFN. AF is due tomorrow and I'm 10 dpo so I think I've probably missed the bus but hey you never know! So hot here today - I was really hoping for an October baby as it's spring here but November would still work!

Helen87 · 24/01/2014 06:58

I think....

Kiki and Mrsb87 and Joellen are preggers
Gennz and misskgb are tww
I am dtd waiting for ov

Not sure on others!

Gennz hopefully you're still in with a chance. Some people dont get bfps until after af is due. If not it's still early days isn't it!

misskgb- I wouldn't drink during tww but I know people who have and been fine so wouldn't worry too much about having a few?!

Helen87 · 24/01/2014 06:59

Oh yeah and binkybunny is 5/6 days late and POAS at weekend so likely another bfp!

mrsb87 · 24/01/2014 07:58

I think I once we all have our bfp's we should start our own thread on the pregnancy forum!