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!!

[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/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

kitten please don't think for a minute that we think you're an idiot! That's the beauty of this place - all our minds are playing tricks on us too!! And I would have jumped to exactly the same conclusion and posted pics too! Hugs to you and positive energy for next cycle! Xxx

Oh me too but trying to not get too excited. Seem to have lots of CM and cervix (checked on advice of sister) if fairly high and soft..

Thanks hippy - means a lot when I'm feeling like this. I'm categorically not testing next month, can't go through that again, and will save myself a fortune too. Xxx

Aww kitten that's hustbplain crappy (hugs) don't you dare feel silly - we would all do exactly the same, a positive is a positive. Have lots of chocolate, lovely xx

Thanks prty - that's exactly what I'm doing now... Lots of chocolate

Oh shary so sorry to hear that, I've just caught up and so upset for you!

kitten that's awful too... Eat lots of chocolate and indulge today!

Ice finally received my gynae appointment through for the 8th Feb.. I can't wait to go and try and get a handle on this PCOS. I'm on CD117 now, I've also had the flashing smiley face on the CB digital for the last 2 weeks, awaiting the static smiley but starting to wonder if it'll ever come....

Thanks glitter. Bet that is driving you mad, glad you've got your appointment through though

Well, I'm definitely into the TWW now, app says DBAFD 11... not sure what to think due to the erratic CM this month, not feeling particularly hopeful

Hi, please can I join you? I am ttc my second and this is my fifth cycle. I have just started the 2ww and am trying to distract myself from thinking it is ok to start POAS at 3dpo...

Hi Fuzzy! Welcome! Put down the pissy sticks and let it out the crazy on here!

Good news about the appointment Glitter, it makes you feel so much better when you are actually doing stuff - even these blood tests have made me feel more in control which I like.

Hope the madness doesn't get too much Prty!

Thanks MrsF! The only positive that I can think of is that my LP is usually ten days, so at least the 2ww is shorter for me. My new year's resolution was to stop testing and I am really not sure that is going to last.

Hey fuzzy welcome to out little gang, here's your obligatory supply of chocolate and tissues (hands over gift bag)
Oh and while I'm around (whacks piss stick of our fuzzy's hand and takes hold of it instead) cycle buddies!!!

Well day 25 for me and still no sign though it does feel I am losing "liquid" but it's just CM. Still waking to cramps that go by nine ish... not going to test until the weekend being strong

Mmmm... Chocolate! Yum! I have found my perfect group to hang out with.

Hi fuzzy - welcome to our lovely group . I'm the bonkers one of the group who keeps poas early, getting a positive, getting all excited and posting pics then af turns up . Good luck for your 2ww, everyone is so lovely here - you can share the madness

neetie - sounds very promising!

Hi all! Just thought I would post a nice distraction for us all/something new for us all to get excited about...
Supposedly, a normal woman's resting pulse rate is slower, about 70 bpm (beats per minute) and a pregnant woman's pulse is more rapid, about 80 - 120 bpm ( this varies from person to person) since the heart is working harder to pump blood to the uterus for the developing fetus.

My heart rate is currently 80bpm, but as I had a bit of a temp drop this morning, I'm pretty sure I'm out this month... And just ordered a Fitbit with heart monitor for next month!

For reference, my sister noticed her pulse was up on her Fitbit before she got her BFP!

Ladies...I daren't even say this as I will probably just inadvertently will AF to show up…

...BUT…(whispers)… I just checked Ovia (I have been trying to stay away from it in my bid to not get too obsessed by TTC and entering every single symptom) and apparently I am on CD32… Knew AF was due tomorrow/Wednesday but didn’t realise it was so far along, partly because I have had NO SPOTTING. I ALWAYS spot before AF, for three or four days, usually starting on CD29… Nothing. No other symptoms to notice. CM is light but white…Trying to be quietly calm and not over analyse…

kitten we are all guilty of POAS early... it's like a TTC coming of age ritual!!
fuzzy when are you due to test? Like when would AF be due rather than when you want to POAS? I'm aiming for a week on Saturday (AF due week in Thurs/Fri)
hippy that is interesting... (adds to list)
flowers eek!!! Keep us updated!!

Urgh. F*ing scan picture just shoved in my face. Just what I need. Tactless, could cry

mrs - how exciting! Are you testing?

Kitten big fat UGH to the scan picture. I take it that was the colleague? I HATE pregnant colleagues as you all know!!

I only have one FRER and am -absolutely determined that I will- going to wait until after Weds...Sure AF will arrive, sadly the past ten months have made me too cynical to believe otherwise!

Hi fuzzy waves

flowers that sounds interesting!! Keep us posted!

hippy I've got a Fitbit but not the HR one makes note to advise DH I need a new one to obsess over my HR

Thank you for the lovely welcome. I think AF is due a week on Wednesday but my cycles are never the same length, so I might be out by a day. I have a shorter than average LP, so at least it means the 2ww is slightly shorter for me. I had positive OPKs on Wed, Thurs, and Fri of last week and we DTD an all three, so now I am just hoping.