Christmas is here but it's not the turkey that's getting basted... with symptoms to spot and festive cheer, Prty and the gang are getting BFPS this year!!

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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 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/2480630-So-its-John-Wayne-vs-Les-Dawson-in-The-Great-British-Pee-Off-and-Prtys-judging-get-ready-to-be-basted-lovelies?pg=1&order=

We are symptoms spotters extraordinaire - 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

How is everyone? Our thread had dropped onto the second page! I thought it had disappeared completely

Hi all. So I went I my Drs yesterday, for something totally not TTC related but ended up talking about it anyway. She was LOVELY. So reassuring and kind. But she has sent me for blood tests to check progesterone levels - actually going to the first one on Weds! Then one when AF arrives next week. She said she is not too worried as my periods are regular but happy to get things checked as it has been ten months. I am not sure whether to feel relieved that I am being supported and things will be looked at or scared as to what they might find?!

In other news my mum will have to have a bout of post-opp chemo. Scary but her team seem positive and I am keeping positive too.

Hope everyone else is ok?

Oh no kitten I'm normally more vigilant but clearly too busy DTD!
flowers great your doc is being so supportive :) and I'll be thinking about your mum x
Any thoughts, lovelies - TTC 10 months now, regular cycles but strongly suspect PCOS due to other symptoms. Had that chemical/early mc Sept.... so, to go to docs or not? Feels like nothing is happening but then it clearly is as I've technically been pg. maybe I'm just feeling a bit negative or should I get checked?

I would say go Prty. I am in the same boat as you and I feel better just knowing things are getting looked at. If it's something then you can sort it. If it's nothing great, then you know and can keep going! xxx

True... I think I'm feeling a bit 'head in the sand' and would rather not know if something's wrong... maybe because I know it will make TTC even harder (even though it feels like an uphill struggle most days)

mrsflowers - how lovely to have a nice doctor like that, I think it's really good she's supporting you like that - it's natural to be a little apprehensive but I'm sure everything will be fine.
I'll be thinking about your mum too, that's good her team are positive, yes stay positive too lovely xx
prty - it can't do any harm to see a doctor - you might have a really supportive time like mrsflowers which would be good. I know what you mean about head in the sand - that's 100% me - at the back of my mind I know there is something wrong but due to my gp being crap and unsupportive I feel stuck.

I'm sorry your GP has been so crap Kitten. Is there anyone else you could see? My surgery has more than one GP - maybe another you could speak to?

Prty I had only thought about something being wrong in AF throws of panic never really thought about it but I do think it can't hurt. My Dr said she isn't too worried as my periods are regular (I do spot for a few days first though). She also said that even if levels come back not high enough she isn't too worried as we may need to try a couple of times to get the right days. So that could take a while, then who knows if I will need anything else and how long that could take! So I am of the mindset to get things moving. That way you can carry on trying while things are being looked at and who knows what could happen?

P.s.my annoying colleague work best mate who is preggo has PCOS and had about five periods last year. I think irregularity and long cycles is more of a sign so try not to worry. Even then she managed it maybe her OH has super swimmers so there is hope for us all!

mrsflowers - I have wondered about another doctor at the same surgery but was put off as she said that that was their policy and that was that. I should go though.
Your doctor sounds ace - I want her too! I spot before af too and it does concern me but good to hear your doctor was so positive. Hope your annoying colleague/work best mate isn't winding you up too much. I found out I'll soon be working with a girl who got married last year and is ttc so am bracing myself for that 'happy announcement' plus daily updates too - great!

Thanks for your responses, lovelies :) I think if there's no BFP at the end of this cycle then I'll book in with GP

I already know there will be no BFP for me - everything is exactly as it always is at this point in my cycle. AF due in a week and not a symptom in sight

I'm due af Monday and am still having cramps , backache and bloating so uncomfortable ... Now started to convince myself it's something horrid as I can't see how it can be pregnancy

flowers no symptoms doesn't mean no BFP, I know people who were symptomless until several weeks pregnant, you're not out yet!
neetie have you been back to the docs? If you're that concerned I think it's worth a visit

Hi Neetie - agree with Prty. How long has it been going on for? Try not to panic and check in with your Dr. If it's something you can deal with it, if it's nothing then it will put your mind at rest.

Had a dream I was pregnant last night. Utter disappoint to wake up to the alarm shattering it all! Now off for first blood test...

It's been going on since last period seems like forever

neetie - sorry you're having a rough time - yes maybe see the doctor?
Good luck mrsflowers
BFN here - have taken it really badly - even though am at work keep having to go and have a cry. So, onto cycle 19 or just give up?? Can't keep picking myself up from the crushing disappointment

Neetie - sending big hugs. Go and see your Dr. I am sure all is fine but it is worth getting things checked. I am sorry you are having to go through this xxx

Oh Kitten I take it AF has arrived? Big hugs lovely, I'm sorry. I would say take today to feel shit, eat cake and have a big glass of wine tonight. Then tomorrow think about what you want to do. I would say do not give up but do not make any decisions until you feel a bit better.

Lots of virtual love ladies Things have got to start picking up for us soon!!!

Thank you mrsflowers - no not here yet but imminent. Yes I need to get over the emotional part of it too before any decisions are made. I feel like I can't give up but know that I can't keep going on like this as it's driving me mad, it's so difficult.

I understand. I am dreading getting blood results next week (that is the only test I am bothering with as sure AF will arrive) and what could potentially come...but I think no matter how frightening or hard this process is or could be, the ultimate outcome outweighs it all What does your OH say? Try and stay calm, take today for you, then do some thinking over the weekend. We are all here also being driven mad- if you need a rant too, it does help to get it out. Big hugs xxx

Thanks mrs - I really appreciate your kind words. Dh is very much it'll happen when it happens and thinks I should be less stressed!
Thank you again xxx

Big hugs kitten it somehow gets harder with each one, doesn't it?
Give yourself today to feel crappy, cry and eat. No decisions need to be made right now xx

Thanks prty - it certainly does get harder with each one xx
Sorry for the pity me posts today, sometimes it's needed though, I'll try and pick myself up tomorrow. I presume af will be here in the morning so at least I can get on with my next cycle, will try not to think about it too much - no more craziness - we'll see how long I can keep that up for......

How are you doing Prty? When are you due to test?

We've all been there kitten you post whatever you need to, we are all here x
flowers I'm CD15 of a 32ish day cycle, not due to Ov for a couple of days but getting plenty of practice in!!

Sorry, today is CD17 so yesterday was 16!
According to app I'm due to Ov tomorrow but CM seems to be... not drying up exactly, but losing its stretch? I do have less too which is unusual for me as I'm normally bloody drowning in the stuff until the day after Ov :/