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[PrtyPsn]

Hi (big wave)
So you clicked on here because 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/2531973-Christmas-is-here-but-its-not-the-turkey-thats-getting-basted-with-symptoms-to-spot-and-festive-cheer-Prty-and-the-gang-are-getting-BFPS-this-year?pg=39&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.
4. This thread is intended for support - both giving and receiving. If someone helps you then please be kind and return that to another TTCer.

So that's it, jump in and FX'd for all of my lovelies xx

Thanks snowy - I guess I can just sense it is around the corner as usual.
I had reflexology last year - I too found it really relaxing but it didn't help me get pregnant, neither did acupuncture and I thought that would definitely have helped, that was relaxing too though

Thanks kitten and snowy, my sisters reflexiologist keeps telling her 'your sister absolutely must come' I think my ttc problems are linked to my under active thyroid though...so doubt it would be much help, wouldn't harm trying to get a little more relaxed tho!

tmi it definitely wouldn't do you any harm and anything that relaxes us has to be a positive thing

I've just realised how sad I've become- my new low is squinting at lines on tests from calf poo samples. Yep. You did indeed read that correctly... Although I have to say that those lines don't come up nearly as quickly as OPKs or HPTs. 10 minutes they take!! 10!!

Lucy ... Is that a thing?

Apparently it is!! We've got quite a lot of mysteriously poorly calves not responding to our usual treatment for them so spoke to the vet- he promptly turned up with these kits that you take a sample, swish it round a bit and then run 4 strips (like OPKs) from to tell you which of the four they have. Obviously these cost a fortune and only produce squinters- although unlike HPTs they appear to photograph better than they actually look!!

Wonders shall never cease!

Another lovely weekend in my house, sun hasn't stopped shining, had a lovely BBQ at my mum and dads last night, had puppies at the doggy park today, then had MIL, SIL, her finance and their 11mo DD round for a BBQ tonight. Puppies were amazing with the baby (they are quite big boys) they were up sniffing round her and were very interested, but very gentle. It was good to see because it is something I worry about if we do ever manage to have one of our own

I know snowy, Beautiful weather, mine was spent spring cleaning! I feel very proud of my self I am due AF this week (probably 2 days) I had a pregnancy tester kit out but put it away disciplining myself. No point in testing when I am so unsure of AF dates and am due soon anyway, and BFN are more disappointing than simply seeing menstural spotting

Hi all, just checking in... Been reading through all posts, and keeping my fingers crossed for you all. I'm still in a space where I'm trying to relax and not obsess, which is much better, but I do have to admit to myself I still want it to happen... I'm going to see the doctor again, and just speak about all the options and tests I have left available to me... But in the meantime I am operating on a very relaxed basis, which means no obsessive DTD, just as and when feels natural, and trying not to symptom spot, as the last two years have taught me, any 'symptoms' are also PMT symptoms for me. Bloating, sore, tingling boobs, nausea, etc etc... Anyway, still checking in on you all and sending you fertile vibes! Xx

I'm checking in with excellent news my end. Got a faint BFP Sat night and seemed clearer to me yesterday morning. Going to hold out until Thursday (as we will have been moved into our house a year on that day) and do a digi in the hopes that I can show OH the word "pregnant" for our moving anniversary :) AF not technically due until tomorrow so I'm slightly panicking and worrying it might all just go wrong, but I'm sure I will get over it as things progress!!

Still following this thread with fingers firmly crossed for you all! And a big cheer for TMI being very disciplined!!

Congratulations Lucy, fantastic news! BFPs are often quite full proof so hopefully will be confirmed on Thursday :) I wasn't very strong." After all ...I tested today....got a BFN so :( hey ho....another month to go....

Congrats Lucy, FX'd for Thursday.

Totally exhausted today, had crazy thunder and lightning all night and my eldest pup is petrified so had to get up and try and keep him calm, feel like a zombie right now

So I think I have discovered something worse than the baby bomb, DH and BF purposely keeping baby bombs from me as they think it would upset me too much. Now I pride myself on my good handling of baby bombs, yes they upset me but I am also always happy for the people involved, don't think I have ever cried as a result of a baby bomb and certainly haven't reacted badly in front of DH and BF as s result of them, so why they felt the need to keep from me the news that an acquaintance was expecting (this isn't someone I am overly good friends with, just someone I socialise with on a rare occasion) I don't know.

Snowy, it's a day difficult / emotional process ttc, if someone is not directly involved in your life maybe they thought they were protecting you from unnecessary exposure, it's not that you or I or anyone on this thread are 'jealous' but it does stir something dep down when you hear of baby news or like me, see someone with the baby on board badge! I'm 2 days late on AF but testing with BFN, but my cycle is never reliable so just waiting it out and going to try again next month!

It just annoys me because neither of them have ever seen me react in any way other than happy for other people when I hear their news, and this couple in particular am very happy for as I know they had a really hard time TTC and ended up going for IVF, so am over the moon for them.

Boo for the BFN TMI . But as we always say, your not out until AF shows herself. I don't know where I am this cycle, officially AF is due in 8 days but I ovulated early so am 9 DPO - AF should be due any time from Monday to Thursday next week.

Hello everyone :) hope you're all well. Congrats Lucy - fingers crossed for you! X

Just coming up to my fw but dh is working lates so we might just get lucky at the weekend...if he isn't too tired to dtd. Here's hoping!

Thanks ladies :) I CB digi-ed this morning and got 2-3 weeks so spot on with what I think my OV date was. Sorry your DH and BF have hidden stuff from you snowy. I'm sure they meant well but must hurt nonetheless to think that they think you'd ever be anything but happy for someone! Fingers crossed for your BFP soon!!

Congrats Lucy, so happy for you!!

Had my last reflexology appointment last night, she does them in batches of 4 and recommends a few weeks of a break inbetween so won't be back til after my holiday. I'm sure that even if she could tell whether or not we've been successful this cycle (I have no clue whether or not she can) she wouldn't mention it, but I couldn't help but be disappointed that she didn't say anything. Irrational, I know!

Congrats Lucy! Great news :) ...what did you think of the reflexology over all snowy let me know how it went and whether there were successful results as I want to start it in July.....I'm a few days late now, no tell tale signs at all and still testing with BFN so I think it's just the stress and my routine which have shaken things up am on day 35, had a health consultation with BUPA through work, she mentioned I should try and get an internal scan for PCOS as I have had it in the past and sometimes despite the hormone level in your blood saying it is okay I may still have it....anyone been for an internal scan before ?

TMI I found the reflexology relaxing, but apart from that I can't really say too much. Although, I did take a wee tumble in work yesterday and had an awful sore, swollen and bruised foot. She put some creams on it last night and although it is still a bit sore the bruise had totally disappeared this morning. Maybe a coincidence, maybe not....

Never had an internal scan before, but if AF arrives next week I will be making my private appointment so am sure I will have one then so if it's before yours I'll let you know. I can't imagine it being too much worse than a smear, but what do I know.

AF officially due in 6 days but am 11DPO so it could arrive as early as Monday I think. No symptoms either way so far, but then that's totally normal for me, I think I must be the most symptomless person I know. Strangely I am relatively calm about things this month (well so far), which is good as last month I was all over the place and couldn't face that again. Maybe it's knowing that if I'm not successful this month I am pushing ahead with the private clinic that is keeping me calm

I kniw maybe it's something in the air, I feel calm too....I'm four days past AF and I have only tested once! Usually I would have tested five times by now, although just saying that I did try with an ov test strip as I heard they can also be an indicator and it was another negative....so just gonna order some more internet cheapies because I have wasted too much money on pg tests! Lucy maybe you could try the ovulation test strip test to see if it comes out positive!

snowy, let me know how going private and the internal scan goes, I have a referral from bupa for an internal scan...am going to see how much it costs and see if it is worth my while as I can never get an appointment with my blinking GP!!!!

TMI not feeling so calm now, definite cramping going on - feels very pre AF like

Ok Snowy, let's do this together, I have ordered a bunch of pgtests expecting them next week, I have been testing with OPKs like three times a day all of which are coming out negative but I am 5 days late, going to test with a pgt this afternoon properly, without the drinking or water....I had a dream that I got a positive so in the dream I tested a couple more times and it said 2-3weeks 😂 I don't feel pregnant not one bit except there is a lot of smelly discharge but this is yellow not brow or pink which are he early indicators ....I am fasting at the moment tho so this may cause my cycle to mess up....so confused, just wish I would get a positive or if it's not meant to be at last for AF to arrive!! When are you due?

Technically I am due on Thursday, but I ovulated quite early this cycle so I actually think I am due tomorrow, and going by the cramping I am pretty sure AF will be here anytime. If you are 5 days late you should def test.

Funny you saying about fasting maybe interfering with your cycle, I am starting to think maybe the reflexology has done that with mine. I was always ridiculously regular, even down to time of day AF arrived, but the last 2 cycles have been messed up and it ties in with starting reflexology. I may just be reading too much into it and over analysing as usual, but I won't be having any more until after my holidays in July and if I return to being regular in that time, I don't think I'll go back.