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Get your cape on, get your cape on! Don't come knockin if the tent's a rockin, but pee on a snake instead - It's just shagging part 27

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lildottie · 12/08/2014 19:16

Ladies, Fred title says it all; we are the ones who shag as much as our men can cope with in order to get upduffed without the stress of scientific whatnots!

Fred rules (copied and adapted from previous Fred)

  1. Thou shalt shag as much as humanly possible in order to get upduffed.
  2. Thou shalt not partake of OPKs, temping, or charting.
  3. Thou shalt keep symptom spotting to a minimum.
  4. Thou shalt share with your fredmates where needed.


JSing lingo
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ERTD = Evil Red Tide of Dooooooommmmmmm. Or AF to most others.

Viroid = This is you, dear poster. This is from the first JS thread when someone tried to type 'ladies' and it autocorrected to 'Viroids' - so there you go!

Pant snot = Egg white cervical mucus.

Doing a kitten = Getting upduffed soon after joining (warning: may induce envy in other posters).

POAS = Pee On A Stick (of the pregnancy detecting kind, not from a tree). Also known as PIAR (Pee In A Ramekin - cos we're posh birds innit). Or PIATLH (Tea light holder) PIAWG (Wine glass) or anything else you care to pee in!

JIAC = Jizz in a Cup. Preferable to jizz on the carpet. This one's for the lucky men in our lives.

Shagging like something = JSing like a teenage nymphomaniac.

Giving a hooya = Giving a much needed slap to a fellow poster in danger of slipping into ttc obsession.

Contraband = Of COURSE none of us EVER partake of any silly OPKs or temp charting. They are Contraband.

Icing = ovulating. Another autocorrect development!

Getting your Cape on = planning some serious pouncing on DH/DP

TWOT - Two Weeks of Torture!

The link to Part 25 is here

The current Grads Fred is here

The rather nobbish article in which we became a little bit notorious is here

Happy shagging, shaggers!
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honeysucklejasmine · 14/08/2014 17:14

I Leela, thank you! DH and I are very much enjoying and looking forward to the JS ethos! I have to admit that I do use a period tracker, but please don't kick me out: it's only so I don't make plans during my forthcoming period, as I'll only have to cancel them when the time comes! Smile I swear, we're committed to having as much sex as humanly possible in the next week, then letting the, uh, equipment recover for a day or so. No pain, no gain! Wink

I only hope that we don't find that sex becomes an obligation. Anyone got any tips to ensure this doesn't happen?

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Leela5 · 14/08/2014 17:30

You've come to the right place for that advice!

We-vibe! Grin

Or similar buzzy friend...

And disco pants

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ChatEnOeuf · 14/08/2014 17:31

Congratulations Lauren Wink

Wil I'm glad someone else has the same attitude to counselling and CBT that I do. It didn't help that mindfullness was rammed down my throat by everyone I spoke to. Seems to work for lots if folk but not me. I read a great book called the chimp paradox which helped me intellectualise it all.

Before again without giving too many details, I was muddling along ok until some stuff happened at work and the establishment were...less than helpful...

Welcome to the club honey. I get the joys of endometriosis too, AF is a proper cow bag. There's no love for her here.

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honeysucklejasmine · 14/08/2014 17:40

Thank you ChatEnOeuf, always good to know you're not the only one. I'm stage 3 apparently, had 2 laps with abso-bloody-lutely no impact at all. The only saving grace is that the bugger hasn't touched my ovaries or tubes! Silver lining!

Ah yes, Leela I'd agree they're a must have! Wink

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lildottie · 14/08/2014 17:51

hi honey my sil has lupus and is going to have her second baby by elective cs on Monday. took them 6months ttc with dn and first time with this one (much to my dB's disappointment) so lupus doesn't have to mean a long road. fx for a fast conception and easy pg for you.

well hospital with sil wasn't so bad today. gave us a chance to chat about their situation vs ours and it reminded me everyone's story is different. we were in there 4 hours though! I was starving by the end of it!

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Purplecircle · 14/08/2014 18:42

Just dropping in. Congrats Lauren Smile another kitten!

I'm officially diabetic, have an appointment with GP tomorrow to make a plan. Can't have metformin due to TTC so I'm hoping I can diet control. Wouldn't do me any harm to shift some timber

Still no cape action in the purple house but the ship has sailed this month

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ZylaB · 14/08/2014 18:46

You'll be great purple

It'll all be worth it for a little bean, and! You'll get extra scans etc, let's look at the positives :)

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laurenamium · 14/08/2014 18:59

Haha what the back story with the kitten thing? But thanks everyone. Had no symptoms at all today so I'm guessing that's a good thing that implantation has happened! Ill test again tomorrow morning. So crossing my fingers!

Hi honey! I'm only cycle one so can't really give any ideas on it not becoming obligatory! Give me a few more cycles Grin

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wilmabedrock · 14/08/2014 19:15

No idea what the backstory is lauren, kind of assuming someone with 'kitten' in their username got upduffed quickly?

Haven't heard of that book chat, must look it up.

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jellypi3 · 14/08/2014 20:43

Ahh Lauren I'm really happy and hoping it's all good!!

Welcome to the club honey :) I've not actually started officially TTC but I think just changing things up up every now and then :)

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DulcetMoans · 14/08/2014 21:21

That's basically the story lauren, she came, she shagged, she BFP'd it the space of a couple if days. I think we have had someone quicker than that since but that one kinda stuck. Tentative congrats to you though.

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callipygian00 · 14/08/2014 21:35

Hi Honey! That's a good question about sex as an obligation, I'm not really sure how to answer it though, as around icing time it sort of gets that way for us I think.

Before - I had depression for a couple of years as a side effect of medication and then PTSD. The depression went away after coming off the medication but for the PTSD it wasn't so simple. I went to counselling which I was dead set against but it helped so much. I was able to say things I couldn't to anyone else. I also took up a gym membership (totally unlike me, I'm the least sporty person I know) and a few things there helped me. When I was doing swimming or the rowing machine I was able to just totally focus on that (couldn't focus on anything else) and it was sort of like an escape. I did the goals thing and I felt great after working out and meeting my goals. The yoga was also amazing, was a bit weird at first but after a few sessions it was great.

Lauren it's sounding good!!

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patientlywaitingformymiracle · 14/08/2014 21:51

la and dulcet looks like I'm joining you on the race to conceive before clinic. .. Got back from date night last night to find letter with first ultrasound booking for the big I ..part of me pleased I'm ub the system other part completely freaking out. Plus they've managed to book me in day after my wedding anniversary :( anyone know if it's ok to dtd day before a tv ultrasound?
I am unleashing the competitive side!!

On the upside only a week till holibobs :)

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patientlywaitingformymiracle · 14/08/2014 21:51

Ps Lauren woop woop woop woop!

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Leela5 · 14/08/2014 22:06

honey I meant to say earlier my best mate has lupus and she has two beautiful girls. Fx for you xx

chat and wil I totally agree. I went to a CBT therapist who was the only person I've ever been referred to who actually I thought was useful. I've been through so many counsellors all who just made me feel silly or didn't get it.

Everyone is so different what works for one won't work for another. I loved citalopram it made life so much nicer but had to come off it before ttc and it was a bitch to come off - I was sweating buckets. Hated coming off but I am managing my panic with CBT now most of the time. It spirals though quite regularly and this ttc isn't helping.

At the end of the day I don't think there's ever a one size fits all solution when it comes to these things. Hugs for any if you dealing with your own battles whether mental or physical xx

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RPopz · 14/08/2014 22:12

Lala I had pretty bad side effects at first with citalopram and the withdrawal was horrendous - worse the second time weirdly. Though I was always told it was the best ad for side effects! Fluox has been brilliant. I haven't had a single side effect.

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wilmabedrock · 14/08/2014 22:14

Me too with citalopram. I was puking when I started them and coming off was horrible too even though I tapered down quite slowly.

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Leela5 · 14/08/2014 22:15

Wasn't there a girl not long ago who came on and introduced herself then 2 posts down suddenly she was pregnant? Ultimate kitten!

purple it's at least sounding like you're getting some support. How are you feeling?

patiently brilliant! We'll show them!

My sil just started trying this month. I've given her all the info I have about cycles, pant snot etc and feel a bit resentful as i wish I'd had someone to do that for me a year ago, I'd probably be pg by now Hmm

I'll be delighted to be an auntie but so desperately want to be pg before her. Is that awful?

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RPopz · 14/08/2014 22:21

Yes La ... she appeared on the grads Fred briefly but only posted once or twice.

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honeysucklejasmine · 14/08/2014 22:35

Thanks for the welcome ladies, and for the stories, it's always reassuring to hear of people with endo or lupus that had success... Light at the end of the tunnel!

I'm really interested in this kitten idea. Oh, how I'd love to be a kitten! Shall have to hope AF is missing in Sept! Wink

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lildottie · 14/08/2014 23:44

isn't it interesting how many of us have struggled with depression when its still such a taboo subject in the bug wide world. I too was on citalopram for about a year (must be the go to ad!) I didn't feel they did that much but did enough to help me function. I came off them cold turkey. I ran out and just decided not to go and get more. I was on a very low dose though and did have a few rough days. I was having counseling and I think that helped me the most. I've had a few occasions since when I've felt the depression creeping back in but I've been able to manage it and stop it in its tracks, just by taking one day at a time. and like someone else said making a list and just doing one thing each day and being happy to achieve that one, any more being a bonus.

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BeforeIChangeMyMind · 14/08/2014 23:59

No La that's not awful (or YANBU). My SIL just had her second scan, I would have been two weeks behind her. I love her and I'm delighted for her but the gushing texts can sometimes be a bit difficult to deal with.

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BeforeIChangeMyMind · 15/08/2014 00:03

Thanks for your last post lil and thanks everyone for your experiences. I don't feel so alone with it now. I'll get there.

In other news: sore boobs! I'll Hooya myself before you all do...

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gaggiagirl · 15/08/2014 07:24

Morning viroids. Welcome honey FX for you.

DPs penis was awesome last night I congratulated him heartily on his outstanding performance afterwards. Is that weird?

Due AF on Monday but I've thankfully had no pmt this month yaay!

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Leela5 · 15/08/2014 07:30

Not weird at all! Did he congratulate you on yours too?

Mr La came home 6am pished. Not speaking to him grr I'm very tired.

Married to manchild

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