So it's John Wayne vs Les Dawson in The Great British Pee Off and Prty's judging... get ready to be basted, lovelies!

[PrtyPsn]

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 anything 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

And our most recent thread here -

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2458534-Prtys-Gang-and-The-Festival-of-Foof-Fun-when-they-not-being-cray-cray?pg=1&order=

We are symptoms spotters extraordinaire - you name it we've had it, real and/or imagined confused
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

Congrats on another BFP and (never thought we'd be saying this!) the arrival of AF Prty!

I have just seen a Facebook post of a friend's new arrival. Her third child. Can't help but feel gutted to see her pics of her little family looking so happy. Plus I'm going to have to go and visit them all...Then I feel like a bad friend/person

prty - yes to the next cycle - glad you're out of limbo now

mrs - you are absolutely not a bad friend/person - when you're ttc it is really difficult to face new arrivals or pregnancy announcements - that's why it's so good to have this thread to talk about stuff like this. I never tell people in real life how sick yet another pregnancy announcement makes me feel as I don't feel they would understand

Congratulations Tay!!!!

haha these are cute!!

Glad you can start afresh now Prty.
Mrs don't feel bad xx

puts hand out from under duvet and feels for chocolste

AF has arrived. four 18 hour days in a row.

goes back under duvet

Four 18 hour work days. Not AF days.

Fucking lentil soup for dinner.
Just kill me lol

moo - sorry about af. And about those long work days, bet you're knackered. And for the lentil soup !
Hope you can have some time off over the weekend, recharge your batteries.
offers round minstrels

Jesus moo that's some very long work days.. My 8.5hr days are enough!!

I'm going away tomorrow for the weekend to the lakes, hoping to totally relax and stop stressing!!

poppy - lucky you! I love the lakes . We're going at the end of November and it can't come quick enough. Yes relaxation and no stress at all will be great for you

those hours aren't unusual for me. Never mind. Roll on the weekend! We'll be removing our entire kitchen ready for plastering but at least I won't have to cook!

Tay congratulations xx

Moo that sucks. it also sounds like you need a new career path!

Thanks kitten I love it too.. I can't wait!

Congrats Tay!

Congratulations Prty on the arrival of AF! You will be able to move on with this new cycle soon!

Sorry about AF moo - that is rubbish

Shary we were OPK buddies. We DTD Mon and Tues but have been too tired Weds and last night but hope that with a positive OPK on Mon night it might be ok.

moo I genuinely don't know what's worse - your AF or lentil soup sorry to hear of both (lifts a small corner of duvet, throws in a family pack of Twix's then quickly retreats)

Morning everyone - happy Friday
So had a dream last night - BFP- woke up did a test BFN - I give up......

Morning all. Sorry Kitten dreams like that are the worst.

Moo sounds like you need some rest! And a takeaway for dinner! Sorry to hear about AF.

morning all! Welcome to newbies!

I've just read through the thread - sorry to those of you with BFNs - especially to you moo after your BFP confusion, that must make it equally hard, like prty last month. But I know it's hard for all of you/us. Hugs to all.

Well, last time I popped in and posted, my period was late. I ended up getting my AF on CD 32 (I think it was). I have to say, I'm hugely glad I was teeming because of that, I knew my late AF was because of late ovulation, and didn't get too excited about the possibility of a BFP. prty and anyone else with irregular or long cyles, I really would recommend it. It is a hassle, but gives you a bit of peace of mind and helps you understand your cycles a bit more.

I'm a bit all over the place, because I'm in the middle of being offered quite a big promotion at work, which is great, but makes me all mixed up about TTC right now. Part of me wants to wait a few months, stop trying, get settled in the new job, and then start TTC again. But, well, I'm 38, 39 early next year, and time is ticking. Sorry, it seems weird to be saying I'm not sure I DO want to get pregnant on this thread, but I feel all mixed up about it. Basically, I'm worried it will affect my career!! I've been reading Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg, which is really motivating, she's really encouraging women to have a career and a family, and not worry that having a family will affect your career, but in reality, I'm still worried about it. anyway, thanks for listening, and letting me get that off my chest.

I'm jusy finishing up my period, and about to enter my fertile window. I guess we'll take it east, DTD when the wood takes us, but not go for hugely during the fertile window...

sending fertile vibes to you all - nice to virtually see you all again! xx

Sorry, reading through - I am hugely glad I was temping not teeming!!

sorry, also just to say I DO want to get pregnant in the long run, but worried about it happening immediately...

Yeah, can see what you mean but I'm still concerned over my addictive personality and temping, OH agrees it could be a bad move too :/
Back to OPKs this month I think, never gave any help before but feel like I need to do something!

I also feel like I need to do something, but am ummming and aahhing over temping...I like you Prty feel I could become obsessed and actually add even more stress and worries than I have already! But then like you say Hippy there is the reassurance of knowing and understanding your cycles more... Jury is still out for me!

Hippy I understand your concerns about your career, however I am now of the mindset that there is never a good time. I actually feel had I known how hard getting PG actually was, I would have done it sooner! But only you know what is right for you xxx

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a lovely relaxing Friday night
I've actually bought a thermometer to start temping this cycle - I've always thought I would get too obsessed by doing it but I can't really get any more obsessed than i already am so what the hell! Although I'm not sure how well it will work but I'll give it a go.
Am thinking af will start tomorrow and with all my bfns this week it shouldn't be a shock so I just need to remain positive (unlike any of my pregnancy tests)!!

Hi everyone, I wrote on this thread a few days ago but haven't been back as I've been trying to avoid social media for a few days! Following my minor (massive) meltdown when AF arrived last Friday, a friend from unis baby was born and pics all over Facebook, then a friend who has been ttc for 3 months put a pic of the scan and announced pregnancy and an old school friend announced her 2nd pregnancy. This led to my meltdown continuing into general grumpiness 'life isn't fair' type attitude so I decided to avoid Facebook for a while!! Started using OPKs this month, today is cd8 and got a flashing smile on the digital opk. I also had a docs appointment for something unrelated but mentioned out ttc journey and doctor is arranging for a sperm test for partner as he was born with undescended testes so had an operation as a baby to sort this out. I'm kind of convinced this is our problem, can't decide whether it would be good to know and do something about it (if possible) or if I'd rather just keep trying and not know if something is wrong! Has anyone been through this with their partner?? I'm thinking of telling my mum next week, we've told noone we are ttc but I think I could do with someone to talk to about it.
Congrats to those who got their bfp since I've been off air. How is everyone else getting on? X