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

Urgh dizzy spells are getting worse :(

neetie - doesn't sound good - maybe it's some kind of virus? The dizziness sounds like an inner ear infection ?

Hope you feel better Neetie xxx

Hope you feel better neetie

hippy the acupuncture sounded good for you, keep us posted. I'm interested as keep thinking about it for myself.

Nothing new here, felt quite emotional tonight.. Cried watching masterchef earlier. My hormones are all over.. 5 days till I can POAS, either that or AF will come.. Either way I'm looking forward to either. After CD132 I just need to get this cycle over. Also at least the hospital appointment is Monday too.. I'm hoping they can miracle my cycles to a normal length.. FX anyway!

hippy - your acupuncture session sounded really interesting, I'm really looking forward to mine now
glitter - fingers crossed the hormones are a sign of something good!

Thanks kitten how're you?

I'm fine thanks glitter - think I ovulated a couple of days ago - not managed as much dtd as we normally do - but it's done now so just a waiting game til test date now. Have acupuncture to look forward to for next cycle though so am hoping af won't hit me as hard this cycle - who am I kidding?! This is cycle 20 - not a good milestone

Well first things doc said when I walked through the door was 'are you pregnant?' mm no...
Told him about continued symptoms etc which are still going on he checked me over and basically said it's anxiety and prescribed me some tablets to take. mmm

Oh that's good kitten I'm intrigued by acupuncture, I'm going to keep it in mind for myself. Am I right in thinking your DH works shifts too? It's hard DTD when they are working nights or lates, I find that too!

Anxiety neetie..? how long do you have to take the tablets for?

I need to go back in two weeks so I'll check with him then...not convinced it's anxiety but I guess I am kind of stressed most of the time

Glad the doc was helpful neetie for what it's worth, as a long term sufferer of both, stress and anxiety can be quite different things. Hope the meds help

glitter - yes dh works shifts and you're right it is so hard when they are working lates and nights - as if ttc isn't complicated enough
neetie - yes hope meds make you feel better

Thanks prty am also long term sufferer of anxiety/panic attacks etc (suffer from thantaphobia) and generally the stress makes the attacks worse. Will see what these tablets do.
Feeling a bit argghhhh anyway I think I will only fall pregnant when I ovulate at a weekend , get plenty of dtd then but in the week it's virtually impossible. Hubby is always tired and asleep early .... So frustrating

Panic over woke up just before was due to get up and Dtd then so even if we don't manage it until the weekend that's every three days. Phew

Morning all.

Hope you are feeling OK Neetie.

Not sure if any of you are as frustrated as me with your Facebook timeline being filled with The Motherhood Challenge. Thought I would share this as it made me feel better that someone could sum up my rage eloquently and without swearing: www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/02/facebook-motherhood-challenge

Never been so glad I ditched FB, people just don't think sometimes how damaging their words can be :(

I just did the fur baby one instead lol

Ive been trying to let it wash over me and ignore it - but Im in the early phase of my cycle so still feeling positive-ish. That article sums it up perfectly though!

Pirsy1 that motherhood challenge is very challenging for those of us TTC, I just scroll on past them all. Well my TTC dance begins again, fertile window starts tomorrow so DTD last night and planning on every other night for the next wee while. Anyone else long for the days when DTD was just about enjoyment? Am determined to try and spice things up this cycle to try and put the enjoyment back into it

I'm just at hospital waiting for an appointment for something entirely unrelated to ttc and the waiting area I am in is the same waiting area for the ultrasounds . Being barren is hard enough without having to watch all these bumps and happy women. Urrgh I'm in hell.

I hope you are OK Kitten Big hugs xxx

Hope you're ok kitten

I couldn't wait... I've tested and BFN! Why o why did I do that?! Gutted.. After such a long cycle I'd half convinced myself this time I would do it.....

Thanks mrs and glitter - it was awful. I'm ashamed to say I had a good cry when I got back in the car, I think it was just there and in my face and I couldn't escape.
Sorry for the bfn glitter - maybe just too early and could still be bfp soon.

Big squeezes to kittenand glitter stay strong, lovelies x

Hi all, just checking in.
Neetie I really hope the mess help. I too am a sufferer of anxiety, never had mess for it, but that's why I'm into meditation, Yoga, Qigong, etc... Meditation is the best cure for me, and mindfulness.
kitten arg!! That's so hard. Glad you had a good cry - now put it out of your mind. I know how you feel about cycle 20. I must be on about that too!! And you're 38 too aren't you? It WILL happen for us!!
glitter ooh, so sorry for you. But after all the ridiculous googling I did last cycle (never again!!), I learnt that you're as likely to be preg as not with a BFN before you're due. Try to put it out of your mind, and be positive. That's what my acupuncturist says anyway. She always treats me as though I could be preggers. And if not, deep breath, and on to the next cycle, with faith it will happen.
Prty are you in TWW now?
Sorry for all the advice, all just stuff I'm doing this cycle, trying to not over worry about it this cycle. I'm smack bang in my fertile period, pretty sure I'll ovulate in the next 1-2 days, but we didn't do it yesterday. Did the day before, so if we manage it tonight I guess that will be enough. Have just been having a horrendous week at work. Ridiculous pressure from above (boss) and below (team), and I feel like I might explode with the pressure. Not good for TTC. Oh well, que sera sera! Xx