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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

Karry - keep positive, it's half the battle, and at the least you were able to get pregnant - so positive for the future.

Snowy, everything crossed for you hopefully with September we shall hear baby news from You!

DH and I are abstaining, as we are having his tests done on Wednesday morning - we were advised no BD for 2-3 day

Before, which is annoying as its around my fertile window (although I'm not ovulating so doesn't really make a difference) but as it took 2 months to get an appointment date with the Nhs I didn't want to risk it, in other news my cousin had her baby boy, both my other cousin's wives are expecting and BF has shared her news with everyone, I'm fine really surprisingly DH was more effected than I, which actually makes me feel guilty.

Hey ladies, just a wee update from me. Had my first IUI last Wednesday so I am officially half way through the TWW. It wasn't as smooth sailing as we'd hoped. For some reason even though my lining was thickening and follicle was growing extremely well I didn't ovulate on my own so got a 'trigger' shot (which is an injection of the PG hormone so I was very tempted to POAS just after just to actually see a BFP in real life lol). DH sample was perfect for the IUI, his count was 30 million after washing so hopefully 1 of those little buggers can get the job done. The procedure itself wasn't as easy as I thought since my body decided to break the speculum while it was inside me, not a pleasant experience, so from now on I have to have steel speculums. Have been having some mild cramps/twinges ever since but from my research I can't even figure out if this is related to IUI or just random going ons.

Am not allowed to test until at least next Wednesday, AF officially due on Thursday but don't know if the trigger shot will override that or not

Hello. I am hope no one minds me still posting here. I still get alerts for the thread.

Sounds really positive Snowy! I am keeping all crossed for you.

I notice that it has been quiet here. I really hope everyone is OK. Sending virtual love to you all xxx

It has been very quiet on here flowers, have been wondering about that myself. I am on another thread for IUI as well and it has gone a bit quiet too lately, maybe a lot of people on end of summer hols. Not sure about it sounding positive (well apart from DH count), the twinges don't come up in any of the research I'm doing so it could be nothing at all, but 1 week to go and I'll find out

Snowy best of luck! Got everything crossed for you - hope this is the one for you....we are awaiting on our referral to come through, it's been a week and a half and I have not heard anything yet, DHs SA came back okay so positive news :) just want to get the procedure kick started! Has anyone had an NHS referral? How long did it take before you were seen by a consultant then given treatment?

If you can remember TMI I was waiting on a referral. Ours took from December to August to come through, by time the letter arrived to make appointment I had already starting with the private clinic (it arrived a couple of days before my IUI) so I rang them and delayed the appointment until November. My first 3 cycles of IUI at private clinic will be finished by then so thought the timing worked well, if we still haven't got PG by then we should go straight into NHS instead of paying for more privately

NINE MONTHS !!!!!! 🔫

Yip, our area had a minimum 38 week waiting list. I think if you ring the hospital booking centre they can tell you the waiting list time, at least they do were i am.

Hi guys! I'm still lurking, if you see this. Not much to report. I'm on CD28, which is unusual for me, I would normally be CD23-26, so it's really frustrating. I did a text today (not FMU, at 12pm) and got BFN, so it's a waiting game really. Also, we've been on hol, and only had sex once on CD8, so that would be impossible anyway, right? It's frustrating, because until the witch shows, I always have hope... However, I think light spotting has started too, so I really should take the hint. Absolutely knackered today too, which is a sure sign...

I'm catching up... snowy - HUGE luck with IUI! Perhaps it really is what you need, given the problem you've had. I really hope it works for you! TMI you're waiting for a referral now? I hope you don't have to wait 9 months! How is everyone else? Any other lurkers out there?

Flowers - lovely to hear from you! How is it all going? X

snowy any news news on the IUI, hope your silence means good news?

hippy did you manage to ward off AF?

I feel silly sometimes, I don't feel as though I can plan in advance, I'm always thinking "what if I get pregnant" I'm not booking holidays just in case, my brother is due to get married in April, as his sisters we will be wearing the same outfit - keeping part of the wedding party, but I'm so reluctant to buy anything yet, the out fits cost £250 each so I keep thinking what if I'm pregnant, have paid 500 for outfits I'm never going to wear! Stupid I know as we have been trying for 15 months and nothing but cannot help but think it :( had a good old cry yesterday, it felt good - it was strange as OH and I never really talk about it, we speak about he process of ttc and wanting to have children but we never broach the big What if it never happens, DH refuses to believe it may never happen he has always wanted to children, it was me that wanted to delay things after getting married and now I feel guilty as its me that has the problems :(

Am sure it will happen when the time is right I just hope it happens soon as I am so ready to be a mother.

TMI unfortunately my silence just means there's no news. Not allowed to test until Wed as per clinic, although I think (assuming AF doesn't arrive before then) I will leave it until Thursday as I am off work that day. Nothing really to report symptom wise, as already mentioned was having those twinges from the day after IUI, which developed into full blown cramps on Friday but have since completely disappeared. Although something odd today, I seem to have returned to EWCM today which just isn't the norm for me. From my extensive (Google) research this morning that is either a very good sign or a very bad sign so I haven't exactly learnt much lol

(Oops posted too soon).

I am the same as you TMI, I was always so worried about making plans etc, but lately I have just said what the hell. I make the plans, if something happens with TTC and it messes those plans up, well it's not the end of the world. For ex, if this IUI works my due date will be 1 week after my brothers wedding. I had considered delaying start of IUI just in case but thought who gives a f@*k if I am ready to pop on my brothers wedding (I know him and his BTB won't)

Hi all, have doc appt on friday to get the results from my ovulation blood tests (only took eight months to organise) and due af this week but nothing as yet...only real symptoms has been constant back ache since ovulation.

Best of luck neetie I hope it's all good news :)

Snowy, got everything crossed for you, I really hope iui works for you, (even if you have your legs crossed when your brother is at the alter!) I never picked up on what the actual problem was with you? Is it unexplained fertility?

TMI no not unexplained, basically DH has finishing problems (which was brilliant for me when we weren't TTC ) but not too good now. We were trying our own DIY IUI but doc thinks we just weren't 'hitting the spot' so to speak. He also thinks I may have some CM issues but didn't bother testing for that (thank goodness as its a post-DTD sample test) as IUI by passes CM so wouldn't be an issue

There are so many ways fertility can be impacted, it's s wonder anyone gets pregnant!!!!!!

I've thought that before myself. Think IUI hasn't worked, not exactly feeling pre AF like, but definitely having pains (not exactly cramp like but in the same area), so think AF is imminent

It's not over till it's over! With iui there may be a few attempts before it happens just as in any other conception, I hope your is soon tho!

I know, on both counts. It isn't over until AF shows (or I POAS) and IUI has less chance than ordinary TTC (for couples with no problems that is) so not likely it will work first time. Just as much as I tried to stay realistic about the whole thing and not get my hopes up, a (silly) part of me was secretly thinking this would be it

Only a few days left before you know for sure, I'll do the count down with you 😁

Thanks hopefully they go in quickly. So glad DH and I are going away for the weekend, good news or bad it will be good for us to get away

BFN

Bitch arrived this week was convinced we had managed it this month..fed up...results of blood test from doc tomorrow

I know how you feel neetie, it's our 2 yr wedding anniversary next week which means coming up to 2 yrs TTC. I am so fed up with the whole thing. I know it's too soon to give up but the temptation is there