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

Hi all steps out from behind the pillar I’ve been lurking behind and waves nervously

I have been reading your thread for a couple of days (attracted by ‘foof fun’) as I have been feeling a bit down in the dumps by this TTC lark this month…

Feeling really teary today as I don’t feel me and OH have done enough this fertile window. He has "been tired” (don't even get me started!) and I think we missed my ovulation day. Just feel so down that I have to wait YET ANOTHER cycle.

I also feel a bit drained of the constant symptom checking and Google searching (despite swearing that I would take it all as it comes!) – “Is this EWCM?”, “is that a cramp in my ovary?”, “WHAT DOES IT MEEEEEEAAAN?!?!?”

I am 33 on Friday and am sure that is getting to me. Plus the fact that an old friend from school just posted a pic of her newborn (third child) on FB, which she has named using MY choice of girl’s name! She wasn't to know but still:

I am so sorry to step into your conversation and moan, but you seem like such a lovely supportive bunch and I don’t feel I have anyone in real life I can talk to about this stuff

Wow wee!!!! Congrats pinky !! So happy for you. :-)

Welcome MrsFlowers and do not appologies! You have every right to have a moan. This TTC lark is blummin hard!

So.. Last night I had the tiniest bit of blood after i had a bath.. Though ey up, she's arrived! But today still nothing really. I can't count it as AF so perhaps just a little spotting.. My days app says I'm 4 days overdue AF. Clue says 3 days...

Dum di dum .......

Hi everyone!

Firstly, woo hoo! Huge congratulations Pinky!!! So happy for you! And glad you, Prty and MummyBex will be sticking around to keep us all in check/urge us on!! It really does help having this network of virtual friends!

Welcome newbie!! Sorry, I'm on wrong page in iPhone, and can't remember your name!! But welcome, you'll be in the right company here, lots of maltezers!!

neetie sorry to hear about your BFN, I feel like I learnt from last cycle not to trust these pesky 'symptoms' too much. I think if you focus on something too much, you notice all sorts of weird feelings and sensations! Although you do seem to be having a right old time of it. Once this cycle is over, hopefully you can go into the next one feeling stronger and like you learned something!!
Btw godmother if you're out there, I hope all is ok? Hope you're feeling a little better after the BFN...

Nothing much to say on my front. Still trying to keep up the healthy diet, no coffee, but am indulging in the odd G&T it's medicinal!! I'm pretty sure I'm near or at my fertile peak, about 3 days of EWCM and cervix high and soft. My hubby is off to Canada tomoz for 8 days, so am hoping we can fit the ol' DBD at least a few times before he goes... Wish me luck!

Sorry for the long post - again! I must try to post more little and often, so don't need such a big update!

Thanks Life. I am just having a down day as I know I am out for at least another cycle. Instead of hoping for myself this month I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you that AF stays away.

Ella thanks for the welcome Maltesers – just what I needed even though I have been scoffing the office biscuits today! You are so right about focusing on something too much, but no matter how hard I try not to or tell myself that it’s probably nothing, I can’t bloody help it! That’s why I have enjoyed reading this thread, it’s nice to know that I am not the only one on this completely weird and hopefully-soon-to-be-wonderful journey

SQUEE pinky!! How lovely xxx

Am on full AF duty here today so I MUST EAT ALL THE THINGS.

Hugs for everyone xx

Mrsflowers... Sit yourself down and have a handful of malteasers, I thought I saw a chocolate orange before but prty has hidden it, hmph.

Anyway, we are all with you, we are all slightly mad but most importantly were here to support each other

katy sounds like your getting the support you need fx you can get going soon !:)
flowers welcome ! I think most of us have been where you are at some point along the way , for me my first 2/3 cycles were the worst and i have calmed down a lot - until AF is over a week late then I flip to crazy again ! But I've found this a good outlet :)

Welcome flowers! You have definitely come to the right place. I find I'm so much calmer each cycle since I've been coming on here. That doesn't stop me feeling hopeful at the odd symptom but I'm more likely to come here than enter the dangerous rabbit hole of googling symptoms - in my second month of trying I'd convinced myself I was pg cos I had conjunctivitis! Pull up a chair my love, it is excellent in here xx

(dashes into thead juggling chocolate oranges)
What up, crew?
Lots of activity today!!
I was thinking about godmother over the last few days... not heard from her since AF started :(
Welcome flowers you are definitely in the right place!
pinky one fast birth doesn't automatically mean another, plus you know the signs this time :)
Meanwhile I'm a hormonal wreck - crying over non-emotional songs and deleted my FB in temper :/

Aww Prty ( just sneaks one segment out of choc orange) bloody hormones ! Are you normally this emotional .... Or could it be a symptom !
Hope godmother is ok too, we were cycle buddies ( well before my wacko cycle this time) hopefully she just needed some time out

(stops juggling because arms hurt and hands out chocolate oranges to all)
Bah! Who knows?! I've had a couple of rough weeks and maybe it's all come to a head? DBAFD 7 so could be PMS...

Well hope you come through the other end and still keeping everything crossed for you FOTF (founder of the foofs) xx

Oh my word I disappear for a day and loads of things have happened!

PINKY!!! Huge congratulations to you!! Fantastic news!

Stripes well done for going to the GP. I suspect I'm in a similar position to you. I thought my GP would say to come back when it had been in year but he was pretty much "43 day cycle? I want your blood now!". I'm having them done tomorrow which is cd33! If I have ovulated it'll be 6/7dpo.

Katy I'm glad your appointment went okay and you're getting some support. A prescription of DTD eh?! Lucky OH!

Welcome Flowers! I came in to this thread a bit late too but so glad I found these supportive ladies.

Prty I'm intrigued about you deleting FB in a temper? Did you see something which upset you?

Not much to report here, I think my temps are still high/rising but I've had broken sleep for the past three nights so they're not very reliable. I'm guessing bloods will confirm ovulation either way so I probably don't need to take temping as seriously this cycle...xxx

Ahh that's good to hear bobbins let us know how you get on ! I've got a couple of weeks until I can go get bloods done but feeling better about having the initial conversation !

It's embarrassing shary the app wouldn't load properly so I got annoyed and deleted the app but that didn't seem final enough so Iogged in on my PC and deactivated my account... yeah, temper... I almost deleted it completely but then I would lose my photos etc and was too furious to back them all up!

To be honest Prty you've done what I've wanted to do many a time before! Can't be arsed with FB at the moment, much happier jumping on here to see how all you ladies are doing! Do you think you'll reactivate it in the near future?

Stripes I felt so relieved after having that initial chat too. A bit nervous as after tomorrow I can't live in blissful ignorance anymore (who am I kidding- as if it's been blissful!) but I'd rather know if there are any issues I suppose!

Right confession time......I'm sick of having sex. I've DTD every other day, and everyday around the time of ovulation, and I want a break!! Can I stop now?! My LH surge was last Thursday!

Probably not shary not with any degree of permanence- might do to save all my pics and videos but once I've done that I might delete it totally, I don't use it much anyway and no one seems to have noticed I've gone and it's been about 8 hours...

Lol shary if it was six days ago I would say you're okay to have a break!

Oh and re: DTD, probably, sperm can live up to 5ish days in CM depending on health, quality etc. think most fertile windows are 5-6 days

Ooh and I just realised I'm on day 4 of being on the wagon. Surprised I haven't missed my usual post work glass of wine!

Hi ladies!
You are a lovely bunch - can I join?
Am fed up and need some support and fun chat, I can bring chocolate and cake
Been ttc since June last year and not a sniff of a bfp
It is my birthday this weekend and I will be an old bird of 38 so the panic has well and truly set in.
I've been lurking but tempted to join when you said everyone will get a bfp- I need that positivity!
Anyway - hello everyone, looking forward to the crazy chat!! Xx

Question: Mouth ulcers- symptom or scurvy?

Hi kitten, welcome to crazy town!

prty FB is a minefield of beaming babies for me at the mo, best avoided! Xx

Thanks for the support and warm welcome! I'm on my phone now, so please excuse the short reply and any typos!

KittenPie it's my Birthday too! I plan on escaping all the TTC thoughts for a weekend filled with and

Prty I often want to delete my account, especially when my feed seems to be non-stop baby posts! I hope you are feeling calmer and have wine/chocolate/carbs to hand.

MummyBex I am on my second glass so clearly drinking your share of the vino! You can thank me later

Shary can totally see how DTD can become a bit of a chore. Think this is actually how my DH has started to feel hence my wobble this week! It's odd when you know you are doing it for a reason isn't it?!

annie - thank you
Mmmm - definitely symptom!
I'm a total fb hater - never had it and can't understand the obsession with it, would definitely hate seeing scan pics and pregnancy announcements so glad I've never bothered

Hi mrsflowers ! That sounds like a good plan for your birthday- that's exactly what I'll be doing too
My dh had exactly that wobble too last week - he said I just want him for his sperm!! So I've go no chance for a miracle birthday bfp