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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

I get what you mean bex, I am also glad DH doesn't get as down as me but at the same time sometimes his 'oh well' response makes me want to punch him in the face

DBAFD 2 - not noticing any symptoms, AF or PG wise so can't really call it this month. Had a big deadline in work today so haven't had too much time to worry about it this week, but now deadline is met and I can de-stress from work it is all I can think about now. Treating myself to a brand new hairdo tomorrow though so at least I have something to take my mind off it.

It's DH birthday next week, would love to be able to give him good news for it

Hi ninja you are definitely not alone here with long and unpredictable cycles! Got my FXd for you? There's still time this cycle x
bex I know what you mean, no results yet but I know something is gonna be wrong and just hope it's easily sorted
snowy keep us updated, you gonna test when you're late?

Thanks prty, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Been an odd month as felt nauseous on and off all month with cracking headaches. Nausea keeps tricking me now!

If I'm not going to get the BFP this month I would just like AF to turn up so I can have a nice large glass of wine without OH judging me!

Fxd for everyone else in the tww!

I understand how you feel ninja I feel like I'm the queen of unpredictable long cycles, it's so frustrating. I do have PCOS though so that's the reason behind it, I'm just waiting my follow up appointment at the hospital to discuss all my test results and what to do moving forward.

Still no AF here and now on CD55.

Yeah, I'll test if I'm late, not before that

Think I may have spoke to soon, sitting in hairdressers and starting to feel some mild pre-AF twinges. Not out yet but starting to feel like it's only a matter of time before I am

Awww no snowy heres hoping it's just a little egg snuggling down x

Oh dear glitter I don't know how I'd cope with even longer cycles! I hope your hospital appointment brings good news, hopefully they can help to make things a little easier. My docs have just tested me for hyperthyroidism as I was having awful muscle tremors and heart palpitations amongst other symptoms, apparently it could have been affecting my cycles too. That all came back pretty normal so he's stumped. They're putting me on beta blockers once AF turns up to see if they can alleviate some of my symptoms. That could mean I'm out for a month but I just know that I'm never going to get my BFP until my body stops putting so much energy into this it shouldn't be doing.

FXd for you snowy that it's just an egg settling in.

While I like the positivity of thinking a wee egg is snuggling in, as the day goes on it is feeling more AF like

Snowy it's the worst isn't it. I actually start with AF niggles around five days before so it's torture waiting for the witch to arrive when you know she's imminent!

In other news, today/tomorrow will be my OV day and I've officially lost the plot, I've taken to doing shoulder stands so gravity does its job and doing bicycle legs in the air but fuck it nothing else has worked so far

I sometimes get pre AF niggles and sometimes I don't, which in itself is annoying cos the months when I don't get them I then start to think that's going to be THE month - still having the niggles, not as much as other months but their still there

bex I have to confess to doing shoulder stands too. Anything to help those little swimmers out.

My pre-AF cramps have stopped today which never happens and my boobs havn't blown up like balloons like they normally do. No clue what AF is up to now!

If I could do them I would too

And on a note AF has literally just arrived.

snowy - sorry to hear af has arrived. Look after yourself lovely.
Just catching up.......
ninja - welcome to our thread and fingers crossed for you. When are you thinking of testing?
glitter - your long cycles must be so frustrating for you, hope you get your hospital appointment soon.
mummy - fingers crossed for the shoulder stands! I have done that in previous months.
In my news dh is now on late shifts for the next 4 days so got some action in this morning then that'll have to do til Thursday now - hopefully I won't ovulate til after Thursday but I'm not using opks anymore so I won't know.
I've told a few people this week about my infertility- I think as it's coming up to the 2 year mark I may as well be upfront about it instead of my usual replies to the stupid questions like "maybe" or "we'll see what happens" - now when people ask if we are planning on another baby I will be more direct - if anything it will shut them up . I told dh's family I feel like a failure yesterday- felt better getting it off my chest

Just catching up! Welcome to the thread ninja!

Snowy so sorry about AF. Hate her! Hope you had a nice glass of wine last night.

Bex I havent tried headstands yet ... I did consider it this month but Im too lazy!

Kitten glad you have got some relief by being honest with family. Should stop further questioning and maybe they will be sensitive towards your feelings if pregnancy announcements etc happen!

I am in 2ww now. Started to feel headachy and tired the day after ovulation. We have hospital apoointment at the fertility clinic on Thurs so whatever happens this month at least thats a positive thing! I think it will just be an initial consultation and I will need to do an HSG.

Sorry to hear about AF snowy wishing you the stickiest of baby dust for your new cycle.

Congrats on being brave enough to tell people about your difficulties trying to conceive kitten. Hopefully letting go of that little bit of stress will be helpful.

We had a baby boom at work this time last year. Since then people have decided that I'm going to be next. I've been telling people that we're not going to try until after we're married (and not planning the wedding until after we buy our house) to try and avoid the question. Now we're trying it just feels a bit awkward. Unfortunately most people I work with are very young so most don't understand how difficult it can be.

Good luck at the hospital pirsy. It's the start of a new and hopefully fruitful journey.

It's CD 35 here and I tested again this morning with a FRER. I thought I could see the faintest second line within the time limit. I don't think it had any pink to it though so I'm not getting my hopes up. OH thinks there was nothing there and threw the test away before I could take a pic or open it up to look at the test better. If I was pg then the line should be quite clear by now so I'm just playing the AF waiting game!

Sorry to hear of AF snowy xx
kitten glad the family were supportive - us TTCers need all the help we can get!
ninja always snap a pic before showing OH lol! You're not out til AF shows!
Good luck for the appointment *pirsy+

Good luck pirsy let us know how you get on.

I was googling PCOS treatments etc last night and the ovarian drilling operation came up that the doctor mention might be my option (depending on all our results when we go back) and it said this usual ally the last option after all the medications etc! I'm going to tell my doctor I want to try clomid first! Don't know why I'm ranting when I haven't been yet but I'm getting so obsessed whilst I'm in limbo!!

So had my mopey feeling sorry for myself day yesterday and now I'm, not over it, ready to jump on the TTC roundabout again. The few days were AF is around will give me a chance to recharge the batteries before the next FW.

On another note, after me discussing DH usual annoying response to AFs arrival, he really surprised me this time round and said the right things for once (now he is currently suffering from a major case of man-flu so I am theorising that this has made him much more sympathetic to the plight of others )

Hmmm ninja - you're not out til AF arrives - are you late now?

Poppy I don't think ovarian drilling is first line, I'm sure they will offer clomid first! Have you had a date through yet?

Snowy glad you are feeling better!

I just did a huge sin and looked up my due date for if I'm pregnant this cycle. I'm sure that's tempted fate enough for me not to be pregnant! On the other hand its come up with 4th Jan which would be a pretty rubbish date for a birthday I think.

Well AF for me could be anything from 28 days to 40 days so the 2ww has agonisingly turned into the 3ww and beyond. Pretty sure it should have been due about either CD28 or CD34. End of CD 36 now, I hate not even knowing whether I'm late or not.

Evening lovelies!!!
Just checking in! Start of FW for me so started it with a bang or two Posituvity all the way for this cycle!'

Loving the positive attidute Prty

prty - also loving the positivity! My FW has also started as we're cycle buddies this time, unfortunately mine hasn't started with a bang as dh on late shifts so am hoping tomorrow won't be too late!

My FW finished two days ago and only managed to DTD once :-/ so probably out again this month. No sore boobs either so I guess I haven't OVd so maybe DTD would have been a waste anyway.