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About to start / Just started TTC no.2 (part 4)

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SwedeAway · 13/01/2014 04:45

So, here it is, Part 4! May it bring lots of BFP's for those of us still waiting and may it bring happy healthy pregnancies for those who are fabulously pregnant.

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GingerbreadBabyPlease · 01/02/2014 06:17

No, do it Swede!!!!

GingerbreadBabyPlease · 01/02/2014 06:21

Ah Hungry I didn't realise you could use FMU, I've just been and had a wee! Will save some up and do it later on.
Ooh Metal I love Frankie and Bennys. You're making me want to go and eat a burger there...
Clever tactics Hazy Wink
Swede it might still be a bit early, so if you get a BFN it wouldn't necessarily mean you're not pregnant, would you feel too disheartened if you saw a BFN? In which case don't listen to me!

HungryHorace · 01/02/2014 07:04

11DPO is just right for POAS. :-) I used a digi at that point and got a result.

I think you should do it! Can you not drink much and save a wee up?

Ginger, you can use those ones at any time of day, as long as you're consistent. I find FMU far more convenient than any other time.

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SwedeAway · 01/02/2014 12:38

Purchased a test but have decided against POAS today. Still have those pains and just convinced that it is AF.

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HungryHorace · 01/02/2014 13:46

I hope it's not AF, Swede. Good luck if you POAS tomorrow.

guinnessgirl · 01/02/2014 16:59

Swede, I know the feeling. I've been having some cramps/achiness very low down today, which is often a sign that AF will be on the way soon... better to wait a couple of days rather than waste a test, I reckon. Brew Thanks

BetterNotBitter · 01/02/2014 17:19

Good willpower swede, best way too. Fingers crossed x

GingerbreadBabyPlease · 01/02/2014 20:47

Will you POAS in the morning Swede? and Guiness? Good luck girls!
I did the clearblue ov test today, no smiley face for me yet, but I haven't had any ewcm yet so still a few days early I reckon.
What's everyone up to tonight? DH is at work til late and I'm feeling bored. I had cereal for dinner as I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat and now I'm trying to find a film I fancy watching!

guinnessgirl · 01/02/2014 21:47

Ginger, I'm going to be sensible and wait til at least Tue (AF due Wed). I did go out last night and even had a couple of glasses of wine! It was weird though - I ordered dessert and then could hardly stand to look at it, let alone eat it. Not like me at all!

Tonight involves sofa, fleecy blanket and catching up on missed Call The Midwife. I love it but it does make me very weepy!

HazyShadeOfWinter · 01/02/2014 21:49

Which film did you pick ginger?

I have been tidying the fridge (early nesting? Grin) and am about to have a warm bath with lavender and tea tree as I think I have thrush...joy. Last time I had reccurent UTIs, hoping this isn't the start of something similar!

Fingers crossed swede, whether for POAS or just AF remaining away tomorrow. If I were you I'd POAS tomorrow so if it is a BFN then you can distract yourself with family all day rather than having to go to work. then we all keep our fingers, toes, legs etc crossed for AF keeping away and you can POAS again midweek?

Gingerelle · 01/02/2014 23:10

Hello! I have a 17 month old daughter and started trying for no 2 start of jan. Good luck to everyone else trying on here! Dd1 was a bit ofca surprise so the whole 'trying' thing is new to us. I just bought a pack of preg tests from amazon but don't think I can be preg yet....although resisting testing once they arrive will be difficult!

Gingerelle · 01/02/2014 23:35

Hello! I have a 17 month old daughter and started trying for no 2 start of jan. Good luck to everyone else trying on here! Dd1 was a bit ofca surprise so the whole 'trying' thing is new to us. I just bought a pack of preg tests from amazon but don't think I can be preg yet....although resisting testing once they arrive will be difficult!

HenriettaTurkey · 02/02/2014 00:55

Hey there - not sure if you're full or still looking for newbies but we are starting TTC#2 in about 2 weeks, right after DH celebrates his 40th. It was ridiculously quick first time (1st month off cerazette & I only found out at 8 weeks) And I'm a bit nervous that it'll be so different this time as I'm not as young as I used to be...

Can I join? Smile

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SwedeAway · 02/02/2014 05:39

Welcome Henrietta and Gingerelle! This is an excellent thread to join with lots of lovely supportive ladies!

Update from this side, no AF yet but as due only on Tuesday I am going to try to hold out until then. Wanted to POAS this morning but we have guests staying over so did not feel it was the right time and I might as well wait it out I guess. I am surprised at my own willpower but maybe I know deep inside that this is not my month. Not feeling positive today.

Can't read the posts back at the moment but someone was watching Call the Midwife last night. I am sooooo jealous, love that series. We are waiting for the next season here but not sure when it will start. We are way behind the UK thoughHmm

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GingerbreadBabyPlease · 02/02/2014 11:12

Morning ladies, hello to the newbies, welcome! You are more than welcome to join, I think us ttc'ers are being outnumbered by pregnant ones, which does mean it's a wonderfully lucky thread!
How old is your DC Henrietta?
Have you come off of any contraception Gingerelle?
Hazy I watched 'Rachel Getting Married' with Anne Hathaway, it wasn't great, I didn't actually finish watching it. Ooh you've just reminded me I got thrush quite a bit when pregnant, not pleasant. Angry Recurrent UTIs must have been horrid, hope you manage to escape them this time.
Ooh good luck Guiness! Glad you had a nice meal out. I read the book Call the Midwife but never quite got into the programme, maybe I will try again, I could do with some good series to get into for escapism! Maybe a baby centred one isn't wise though?!

Probably wise not to have POAS then this morning Swede with guests, hope AF doesn't make her appearance for you, and I am still feeling hopeful for you Smile

Gingerelle · 02/02/2014 11:54

gingerbread hi yes I had a mirena coil removed 3rd jan. 3 days later I had what I thought was a period but then had another 2 weeks later so no idea what's going on! I was on the pill for years before dd so not totally sure of length of my cycle but I think its 4-5 weeks. so I may be coming up to possible time but to be honest with a poorly dd not sleeping well and ending up in bed with us quite often at the mo, chances to dtd are pretty slim!

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SwedeAway · 02/02/2014 14:51

Urgh, now it really does feel like AF is on its way, this continuous pain in uterus area. Sorry to keep going on about it but can't think about anything else at the moment.

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GingerbreadBabyPlease · 02/02/2014 15:54

Do you normally get that pain Swede? It's so frustrating when pg symptoms can be so similar to AF symptoms. I know how it feels not being able to think about anything else, maybe try reading a book or watching something to try and take your mind off it for a bit. There is nothing you can do now to change what is coming, so just try not to drive yourself crazy waiting!
I guess it will take a while to settle down Gingerelle, maybe the one mid january was your real period? I guess just keep dtd as often as you can be bothered and see what happens! Are you going to use opks?

Metalhead · 02/02/2014 16:19

I've been having AF-type cramps too today Swede, keep expecting the worst every time I go to the loo, especially because of my worrying scan result on Tuesday... It's so frustrating when you don't know what's going on and all you can do is sit and wait!

HenriettaTurkey · 02/02/2014 16:50

Thank you all for your warm welcome! DS will be 2 in April, Gingerbread - but seems to have reached the terrible twos early!

GingerbreadBabyPlease · 02/02/2014 20:37

Henrietta we had a bit of an intro to the terrible twos a few months early too! They're exhausting, but amazing.
Oh no Metal. I had those cramps for weeks with DD too, kept worrying when they felt just like AF cramps, but Dr Google always reassured me that it was normal in early pregnancy, so please try not to worry! Waiting is just rubbish. Patience is not one of my strong suits, or most other womens either probably!

GingerbreadBabyPlease · 02/02/2014 20:37

Swede how you getting on??

HazyShadeOfWinter · 02/02/2014 21:52

Welcome Henriette and Gingerelle!

We're having early terrible twos here too, though mostly when DS tantrums its still amusing more than difficult to manage.

I've had pretty strong AF type cramps before both BFPs swede, and continuing now on and off metal Like you said at this stage there is not really much you can do apart from try to keep your mind off things and wait.

Good will power though swede, not long now til Tuesday.

Think I've seen that film Gingerbread, the one about sisters? Why is there never something great on when you have control of the remote?!

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SwedeAway · 03/02/2014 07:27

Morning all, seems I dont know my own body at all. Last night I was cramping something terrible, like a downward pressure in uterus area. It was super intense and lasted for about an hour or two. I totally expected AF to arrive but it has not? Saying that I never have any AF cramps so this is totally new to me. What it did remind me of was my implantation cramps that I had with DD (just around when my AF was due). I remember it so well as I was sure that my AF was about to come on then as well but obviously it never did. But, I was 12dpo yesterday, is that not far too late for implantation??? Tomorrow is D day!

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CallingAllEngels · 03/02/2014 07:58

Morning ladies! Just checking in to see how you all are.

Welcome gingerelle and henrietta.

Love the nc gungerbread and morerum .

Swede I am so impressed with your willpower! Keeping everything crossed for you.

Still waititng here. Just over 2 weeks till next AF arrives and then we can start ttc again which is very exciting. I feel like a weight has lifted with the beginning of February (January is my least favourite month of the year!).