Prty's Gang and The Festival of Foof Fun (when they not being cray cray!)

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Hi (big wave)
So you clicked on here cos you were looking for me (I'm flattered!) or the title seemed interesting!
I'm aware it doesn't really explain but we are bunch of lovely ladies all TTC and going ever so slightly crazy with it! For more info see our original thread here - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2412386-TTC-anxious-over-early-pregnancy-possible-symptoms?msgid=56357000#56357000

We are symptoms spotters extrodinaire - you name it we've had it, real and/or imagined
We are here to help, we are all supportive, we laugh, rant, cry, joke, rage, smile, and comfort together. Be you a lurker or poster (established or new) then you are very welcome here. We only have a few rules:

1. No judgement - we all lead different lives and have different standards and that is fine. You wanna get wasted everyday of TWW, that's fine. You wanna abstain completely, that's fine. We need support, not judgement.
2. No feeling stupid - we've all had those months where we definitely think we are pg 110% convinced and then AF turns up, don't feel bad about it, it happens. Also we all have different levels of knowledge so no question is stupid apart from the one you don't ask.
3. On this thread there is no such thing as TMI - we are all adults and we all know how miraculous and amazing... and downright disgusting our bodies can be, it's fine. Share what you want, we will not be fazed.

So that's it, jump in and FX'd for all my lovelies xx

Aww Neetie you sound very loved up!

Ladies, can I ask you a question? Have any of you noticed that you AF has changed pattern in the months after coming off contraception? I finished the pill in January & had periods where I bled for around 6/7 days, getting lighter as the week went on. AF arrived on Thurs & it seemed heavier than usual- the same on Friday. When I woke up Saturday morning I'd had no bleeding through the night & the same again today. Just a little bit of brown discharge during the day yesterday. I'm sure this happened last month too? Is it just me?!

Morning ladies , shary I've been off the pill for a year and half and up until we started TTC mine followed a pretty regular pattern but 1st Month of not using anything and they went weird and anything goes now - think it's just to add to the craziness !

Shary my AF and cycles have been different every month so far! Rubbish isn't it.

On my third day of AF type pain and PMT symptoms but she hasn't reared her ugly head yet, wish she'd hurry up so I can crack on with next month!

Morning all, how is everyone's weekend?

Shary that was similar to my last AF. No bleeding during the night, each morning I thought she'd gone, but slowly dripped out during the day (more brown than red), and lasted about 10 days! Never had an AF like it before. Part of me wonders if I maybe didn't ovulate last cycle, as I certainly didn't shed enough to call it a lining!

Too early for luetal phase spotting, but I've had some serious ovulation symptoms to spot over this weekend. EWCM, light cramps, hot flushes, nausea, a +ve OPK yesterday and a lighter but still strong result today. Feeling very positive because even if we don't conceive this cycle, at least I feel confident that it's getting back to normal down there!

Any Pg symptoms for our TWWers out there?

Aww Neetie that's so sweet! What a lovely feeling.

Bex could it be?? Have you ever had AF symptoms this many days before she shows? Mine is usually the day/evening before then at its worst on the first two days once she arrives.

Just catching up on the thread.

Really feel for you Prty, good on your DH for getting you out of there.

I also do not understand how people get pregnant accidently! I used to think it was possible until I started trying myself, and now I know the truth about how hard it is. We have been to a few weddings recently and I just wait for the pregnancy announcement 3 months later. My mum said to me that that's just the people you hear about though and that lots of people have fertility problems ... you just don't hear about it. I guess she is right.

Thanks for sharing ladies, as if we don't have enough to contend with ttc- we all have unpredictable nutty AF's too!

Pirsy your mum sounds a wise lady. Does she know you're ttc?

How are you feeling today Prty?

Hi Shary, yes she knows, I told her during one of my meltdowns. My sister knows as well, although I wish I hadn't told her as I think I have probably made her anxious for when she comes to TTC.

I'm on CD9 today. Not doing OPKs this month as they were sending me crazy. DH is going on stag do on Friday and then back on Monday. Managed to have sex today, then am thinking try for Weds, Thurs and Fri morning. Don't know what's for the best really.

My AFs seem to be the same. I think it's gone and have nothing for a whole day, and then the next day get some weird brown spotting.

Bex I don't think you're out yet this month, you never know. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

The bitch is back!! Thought a two day AF was too good to be true!!

Aindy I usually so get the symptoms a day or two before AF is due so it's not out of the ordinary. Unfortunately it's definitely AF type cramping rather than what you'd expect during PG, plus I've had zero CM for days which is a sure sign.

I'm past the wishful thinking stage I think, now more in the bitter and jaded "just hurry the hell up will you!!" stage lol.

Oh and shary last AF I had a two day light bleed, nothing for a day then light bleeding for four days. Stupid AFs that can't make up their minds!

Our cray cray foofs are in a conspiracy gang.

Hahaha! Reckon they're meeting in secret to forge evil plots against us?!

Hi all! Hope you've all had good weekends!

I thought that AF was making an early appearance this morning, as I had a tiny amount of brown spotting after wiping. Was a bit freaked as it would have meant a 21 day cycle, but I think it was just early spotting. That's what I had last month too. Although it was more pink last cycle. So to answer your question Shary, AF is a bit all over the place with me too. I wonder for me, wheter it's really light in the beginning because of the anticipation of waiting for it to come. Kind of stress related. Although this month I've been trying to be much calmer about it. I actually am feeling calm about it, plus, I know it would be a bit of a miracle if I was, as we only managed to DTD once during my fertile window because of the trip to Canada. So it's quite nice not to have that big anticipation. Although kind of trying to keep an open positive mind about it. And excited for next cycle, too.

Bex I hope your waiting is over soon, hopefuly with a BFP, but itf not, then over quickly, so you can get back on to next cycle!

Prty, I hope you've managed to have a good weekend, and at least get some R&R and recharge yourself for next cycle, so you can get back to it, with all guns blazing!

Neetie sounds good that the trying is bringing you both closer!

Hi everyone!
Hope you've all had good weekends - I have, always go far too fast though!
Does anyone know if you have an annovalatory cycle your period will be really light? Sorry if tmi but I'm either 7 days late for af with a bit of spotting or I've had my af but it was ridiculously light - only when wiping for a few days . It's stopped now and I've no clue whether I'm into a new cycle or not .

Thanks Ella - all cramping stopped as of 5 hours ago and back to clear CM. Damn crazy foof!

Kitten did you take a HPT? If you did and it was negative then I'd treat it as a new cycle. But it could be implantation bleeding... Or even a chemical PG... So you might not be in a new cycle after all?

Sorry to be of NO help whatsoever but I'm left scratching my head pretty much every month!!

Hi girls.
Prty, hugs for you. Feeling your pain, the last family pg announcement we had was unexpected at a family Xmas meal in a restaurant. They announced at the pre-dinner drinks stage and it was all I could do not to cry. Had to get through the whole thing just wishing we were at home. Mr moo was pretty much oblivious to my pain, the big eejit.
Anyway, ovulation day today and we've just had a massive argument about our new kitchen design sigh so it's not looking good for a bit of nookie :(

mummy - it's a puzzler isn't it?!! Yes I've taken a few tests but all bfns so I have no idea! Definitely crazy foofs here then!
moo - Mr kitten is always oblivious to how much pregnancy announcements upset me, they have no idea what we go through. We always seem to argue around ovulation time too which drives me mad! Maybe just agree to disagree for now so you don't miss out?
prty - sorry to hear you went through that announcement too, must have been awful xx

Moo maybe suggest to OH that you make the most of the old kitchen before you get your new one ! Surely no man will refuse an offer like that!

snort good idea shary I might try that lol

(strolls into thread, casually handing out mugs of hot chocolate)
Hi all.
I've caught up with the thread after some down time yesterday and today thanks to the bloody announcement. Thanks all for your kind thoughts and wishes, at the minute I'm just trying not to think about it.
Can't remember who asked/said what but here's some answers!
Since I stopped taking contraception I've found AF is quicker and in some ways lighter - gone from 5-6 days with 2-3 heavy days to now 4 days with 1 or 2 heavy days... of course that's on the months when my foof isn't messing around!
Bought ella's book on eBay pahahaha
Totally agree with making use of the old kitchen!!

Kitten I did think about that. I've had a word with myself and I'm going to be all nice until I get my shag (honestly moo, you horrible girl), after which I shall resume arguing ??

That was sposed to be a winky face not question marks!
Hello Prty, hope you're feeling a bit less off-pissed x

Haha no less pissed off moo but at least I don't have to be around the family for a few days... just hope it doesn't become the only topic of conversation when we get together!!

kitten I had a really similar experience back when we first started TTC ( seems so long ago!) and I counted it as a period after I'd done a bizillion HPTs and it matched with my dates when my next AF came prty ( burns tongue on hot chocolate in haste to drink it) let's hope she doesn't rub your face in it , so much worse when it seems to be so easy for some people , sure Mr Prty is giving plenty of cuddles but big hugs flying your way xx