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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

mummy - how frustrating, hopefully the once was all it takes and you have ovulated, despite no sore boobs or maybe late ovulation- could you dtd tonight or tomorrow? I've decided that when ttc our bodies just like to totally confuse us - my does something every month that makes me wonder then I realise it's just another cruel joke. You'll all be proud of me - the horrendous baby bomb I had the other week - I've been a lovely friend and been asking all the right and caring questions - when actually inside I'm screaming 'IT'S NOT FAIR, WHY YOU AND NOT ME??'
Glad I've got this forum to get it off my chest

Hi! Am a bit drunk! Went out with some old work colleagues. One of whom is pregnant and the other has recently had a baby. I actually coped well whilst drinking lots of white wine! First appointment at the fertility clinic tomorra. Will let you know how it goes. Xxx

Quick update: CD38 now, no sign of AF at all. All cramps gone, no swollen boobs. Feeling yuk though but think I'll wait to see until at least the weekend to test yet again. Bored of waiting for AF now! Workmates are organising a big drinking cocktail making night out next weekend and want me to come along. Not sure how to explain that I can't commit til AF arrives...

In relation to being happy and supportive of upduffed people, luckily the girl at work who I speak to most had been trying for about 2 years so I am outrageously happy for her. It's heartwarming to see the happy ending for someone who has been trying for so long.

kitten excellent restraint!!
pirsy hope you had a good night :) will be waiting to hear today, FXd for you xx
bex it only takes once!
ninja how frustrating :/ still hoping for you though!

Hi! Back from my appointment. They were nice and it went well I think. I had an ultrasound scan which they said looked normal. My GP had already done a lot of the basic tests so all that was left to do was a blood test for AMH and a swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. They said that they dont do any tests to look for tubal patency as routine but that the doctor would discuss this at the next visit. We have a follow up for start of May to discuss next steps!

Ninja Im keeping my fingers crossed for you. When will you test again? Do you know when you ovulated?

That all sounds really good pirsy glad the follow up is already in hand too :)

So glad everything went well pirsy, I bet it's such a weight off of your mind to know that they are taking you seriously and are doing all of the tests and checks.

Still nothing here AFwise but keep getting a very annoying hot sharp pain next to my belly button which is odd. Tomorrow will be CD40 and officially late. May test at the weekend if there's still nothing just don't want to waste yet another test!

ninja bulk but cheapies from Amazon or eBay - it's the only way to get through this haha!

Sorry for being AWOL, have an exam on Saturday and also dosed with the cold, but I am checking in and keeping with everyone

I might be bulk buying cheapies at this rate. Just downloaded Ovia after realising Kindara wasn't coping with my cycles. She had a bit of a fit when I input all my data and she realised that my last cycle was 28 days any yet in now on CD40! Now getting me all hopeful telling me I'm late (O approx 19 days ago) and that we DTD at the right time so fingers crossed!

Get better soon snowy

snowy - good luck with the exam today and hope your cold is better.
pirsy - glad your appointment went well and it all sounds very thorough.
ninja - are you testing today?
I think I'm in FW - no idea if I've ovulated yet or not. How's my cycle buddie prty?!

Good luck snowy!!

Keep us updated ninja. Fingers crossed for you.

Kitten if in doubt DTD. I have gone back to ovulation sticks because then once Ive ovulated I can let DH off the hook.

Im just waiting to see if AF is going to show up. Expecting it Weds or maybe Thurs. No spotting yet but dont get that every cycle so dont think thats really a positive sign.

Tested again this morning and still BFN. Even OH is getting concerned about what's going on with my body now!

Hi all.. Finally got my appointment through from the hospital. 27th June!!!! I'm absolutely livid.. I was meant to be seen after 3 months to discuss all our results as they couldn't discuss before hand even though I'd chased and now I'm waiting nearly 5! It's absolutely ridiculous that the NHS would leave you so long!

I know the feeling glitter, I am still waiting on my referral appointment. GP sent the letter in December, said wouldn't get our referral appointment until my bloods and DH SA were done. My bloods were done in January and DH had SA almost 2 months ago and still no appointment through

Oh, and exam was crappy and still dosed with the cold

Sorry to hear you're poorly snowy makes me feel better you're waiting too (in stubby sense) as was thinking it was just me waiting for months and months! I haven't been able to forget it and have been mad all day! I can totally understand why people pay private with waiting times like this.. I just wish I could afford it

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The wait for your appointments seems crazy. You would think that as they normally won't even entertain the idea of tests until you've been trying for an age anyway that things would start happening quite quickly once they start.

Exactly ninja by the time I go for the results it will have been 7 months since I went for my first appointment at the doctors about it!

Ninja sorry about the BFN! Maybe an anovulatory cycle? I hope AF shows soon so you can move onto the next cycle.

Poppy that does seem a very long wait. It sounds like your local area is quite disorganised. Was your first appointment at the hospital? I can't understand why they wouldn't just make your follow up appointment there and then. Can you ring up and try and get a cancellation?

I think I'm out this month. Feeling tearful, tired and headachy. These are pre-AF symptoms for me. Fed up!

I think I'll probably end up going private - our local hospital runs all the female fertility tests for around £250, which isn't bad when you're impatient like me and can't wait three months for results

Sorry so many of you are fed up. The last two cycles I've been obsessing but I'm strangely calm this time, probably because I've had no symptoms to obsess over and I think I didn't OV anyway.

I've also run out of ICs which probably helps

Sorry to hear pirsy, you never know though.. Your not out yet until she shows!!

My first appointment at the hospital was 8th Feb and she said I'd go back to discuss all my results in 3 months, I tried to book the appointment there and then but the lady waved me off and said they'd send me a letter. I tried ringing to gaze it up and explain I was feeling very anxious for waiting so long and they basically told me I just had to wait and then this letter arrived yesterday. I'm going to try phoning Monday but im not holding out much hope with the way they've been so far!!

*Chase not gaze

Hi all.
Apologies for the lack of posts. Had a melt down mid fertile window... there's only so many baby bombs and BFN and everlasting TWWs a girl can take, right?
Feeling the guilt because I basically spent 2 days doing all the things I try not to - earring pate, drinking caffeine, even sunk a bottle of wine or three...
I blame it on passing the year mark plus the realisation that my 21 day test is booked in wrong & my real 21 day is Sunday with the Monday being a bank hol :(