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We are the Viroid Warriors! We are practising our PMAs and stockpiling the rare FRERs, come join us for the continued BFP boom...it's only bloody JS 60!!!

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stumblymonkey · 04/04/2016 06:11

Fred rules (copied and adapted from previous Fred)

  1. Thou shalt shag as much as humanly possible in order to get upduffed.
  2. Thou shalt not partake of OPKs, temping, or charting.
  3. Thou shalt keep symptom spotting to a minimum.
  4. Thou shalt share with your fredmates where needed.
  5. Thou shalt not be offended by the word vagina.

JSing lingo


ERTD = Evil Red Tide of Dooooooommmmmmm. Or AF to most others. Also known as 'the witch', 'bitch witch' and 'that one with the red shiny convertible'

Viroid = This is you, dear poster. This is from the first JS thread when someone tried to type 'ladies' and it autocorrected to 'Viroids' - so there you go!

Pant snot = Egg white cervical mucus.

Doing a Kitten = Getting upduffed soon after joining (warning: may induce envy in other posters).

POAS = Pee On A Stick (of the pregnancy detecting kind, not from a tree). Also known as PIAR (Pee In A Ramekin - cos we're posh birds innit), or PIATLH (Tea light holder), PIAWG (Wine glass) or anything else you care to pee in! PONF = Pee on Nigel Farage (Self explanatory)

ROC = Receptacle of Choice - what one chooses to use for the task of POAS. Optional decorations include photographs of controversial political leaders.

JIAC = Jizz in a Cup. Preferable to jizz on the carpet or jizz in the eye. This one's for the lucky men in our lives.

Jizz in a bra = how we transport the jizz to the Sperm Queen

Shagging like 'something' = JSing like a teenage nymphomaniac.

Giving a hooya = Giving a much needed slap to a fellow poster in danger of slipping into TTC obsession. Warning - this may happen to you if you start trying to POAS at 5dpo. PUT. THE. PISSY. STICK. DOWN. IT'S TOO EARLY!

Contraband (or Cuntraband) = Of COURSE none of us EVER partake of any silly OPKs or temp charting. They are Contraband.

Icing = ovulating. Another autocorrect development!

Getting your Cape on = planning some serious pouncing on DH/DP

SOTM = Shagger of the Month. Awarded with varying regularity to those viroids who go above and beyond EOD shagging in pursuit of that BFP

TWOT - Two Weeks of Torture. AKA Schroedingering!
TWPU - Two Week Piss Up!

Keeping your gingers = fingers crossed, yet another autocorrect development! Shortened to 'gx'

Doing a Lemon = Testing WAAAAAAAY to early!

Miroid - The male compadre of a viroid

Cat - Compulsory

Skittletits - Killer molten painful tits and nipples

Ghost jizz/goat jazz - When the amazing foof sucks up all the jizz - achieved when coming at the same time/nearly the same time.

The link to Part 59 is <a class="break-all" href="http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2579958-We-have-enjoyed-jizzidents-and-jizznamis-We-are-fans-of-having-a-rummage-and-we-are-getting-all-the-baby-juice-we-can-to-keep-the-bfp-boom-going-Join-us-in-JS-59" target="_blank">HERE</a>

The current Grads Fred is <a class="break-all" href="http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2582188-Weve-got-newbies-to-cheer-us-on-the-February-Warm-Up-is-complete-after-waiting-nine-long-months-its-only-bloody-time-for-March-Madness-Welcome-to-JS-thread-no-46" target="_blank">HERE</a>

The current Mumming Fred is <a class="break-all" href="http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/2588689-we-re-still-teething-trying-to-wean-and-our-babies-just-won-t-go-to-sleep-when-we-re-trying-to-js-for-another-one-it-s-just-mumming-no-11" target="_blank">HERE</a>

The rather nobbish article in which we became a little bit notorious is <a class="break-all" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-dark-side-of-mumsnet-my-shocking-tour-of-the-website-s-nether-regions-8905055.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

The brilliantly pearl-clutchy Fred about 'how wooode' our Fred is darlings is <a class="break-all" href="http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/2386412-Thread-titles" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Stats sheet is <a class="break-all" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14Ap3NlZ0dP2Rjd1tRdpZ58my-7vZ-oUhevZ-4JROvyg/edit?pli=1#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Recent research PROVING WE ARE RIGHT is <a class="break-all" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-10/iu-iss100515.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

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corgi88 · 17/06/2016 12:30

Oh Frankie I'm really sorry. It is a horrible experience but you have lots of company. Sending cuddly vibes your way.
Frer this morning looked negative to dh though I could allllllmost see a line if I squinted really hard. I'd be embarrassed to post a pic because it does look crushingly negative! I have however fished it out of the bin 5 times in last hour...
Wondering if my sore nips were an ice symptom not an early preg symptom? In which case would only be 7 dpo ....anyway I'm sure af will rock up tomorrow and give me a hooya all by herself!

corgi88 · 17/06/2016 12:31

So will probably have a cheeky hi&t tonight. Sipsmiths and grapefruit peel I feel 🍸

corgi88 · 17/06/2016 12:32

Flipping autocorrect! A G&T!!

ChatEnOeuf · 17/06/2016 17:24

Oh, Frankie I'm so sorry Sad. You're in good company here, so do feel free to talk if it will help. Hope you have a good miroid bringing you all of the tea, cake, sympathy and wine you require.

AF rocked up here 8w post MC, which is a new record. And then again now at CD18! Not sure wtf she thinks she's playing at, but it's spoilt my plans for DH's birthday somewhat.

GX Corgi, you deserve some good fortune. Enjoy the G&T.

GundogFrankie · 18/06/2016 10:10

Thanks everyone, you're all so supportive, I had no idea when we started ttc that it would be so hard and it's so nice to be able to hear all your experiences and know that it's not just us going through it.

DH has been amazing, didn't even flinch when the sonographer had to get the dildo cam out to double check for no heartbeat, so I think when I do finally give birth he'll be ok!

I actually feel a bit relieved which might sound awful but I've been panicking for 2 weeks that something wasn't right when I was spotting every day. I had a scan at 6 weeks and saw the heart beat but seeing tiny spots every time I went to the toilet was just such a constant worry and to know that the pregnancy isn't going to progress is (obviously totally heartbreaking also) like a weights been lifted and at least I know one way or the other.

Hope you're all having a good weekend and there's lots of plans involving gin!

kwick · 18/06/2016 15:32

Dearest gundog my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry. Flowers
It is so shitty that this happens so often.
With my MC I was given 3 options - expectant, medically managed or surgically managed. I opted for the third one after much crying and angst, as I did not want it to seem like I was aborting my own child. But my mum was great and set me straight on that one. In the end I think that worked best for me - as could not handle pain and visible sign of loss.

chat I am glad AF came. It is a new beginning.

GundogFrankie · 18/06/2016 18:24

Hi kwick so sorry you went through this too, I've been following your journey and I'm in awe at your spirit, you are an inspiration.

I was offered the 3 options too and chose the natural management as I was already cramping and bleeding. I didn't realise what a slow, stop-start process it would be; if I had I would have reconsidered. I first started bleeding/cramping on Wednesday night and I don't think I'm properly in full MC territory yet. Maybe this is completely normal but I just imagined that it would happen quicker than it has. Hmm

ZylaB · 18/06/2016 21:13

frankie I hope it goes quickly and easily for you. I'm 2 and a half weeks into it and still bleeding, had another lump today when I thought everything was done. It's awful. Also getting close to a positive on the ovulation test, but think I might have an infection so no shagging here :(

AliceScarlett · 19/06/2016 00:22

This thread needs some good news / luck and many sticky beans Sad

I didn't get the promotion, I think they're discriminating but that's another thread. Long story short I'm taking 3 months off ttc to get another job and qualify for decent maternity leave. Last thing I want to do but I'm not sitting in that job for what could be years on end, 6 cycles shows I'm not super fertile. But there we go. Hopefully I'll be back in September.
Wishing everyone loads of luck and BFPs, might even have to throw in some , desperate times....

Love to you all xx

GundogFrankie · 19/06/2016 08:01

So sorry you're having a hard time too Zyla, I hope things start to get easier for you. If you don't mind me asking how long have you taken off work? Obviously I'm not going to go back while I've got the threat of heavy bleeding lurking over me but I always feel so guilty when I take time off, stupid I know. Just another thing to stress about...

Hope you're ok Alice

angelazul · 19/06/2016 09:10

Sound like a lot of you lovely vidroids are having a tough time atm, hope you're all taking care of yourselves Flowers

We def must be due some good news soon, so gx ....

kwick · 19/06/2016 09:19

Oh zyla and gundog my heart goes out to both of you. You are stronger than me. I hope you both make it through real quick.

alice sorry you feel that you have been discriminated against.

I took 2 weeks off work - more to get through the emotional aspect. My job is really intense and I just knew I needed time to deal with it again.

I am going to try and go to the International Yoga Day today but right now I am finding it hard to walk given my exertions at the allotment yesterday. Confused

NameChange30 · 19/06/2016 09:47

Alice Sorry you didn't get the promotion Sad Do you think you could prove the discrimination? Anyway good luck finding another job.

angelazul · 19/06/2016 09:51

Kwick def try to make it to yoga if you can, some lovely gentle stretches will help with all your aches & pains. Yoga really helps me psychologically too, I think I'd have lost the plot a long time ago without it Blush

So hubby has given up his hot baths & I've been in contact with an acupuncturist to give that a go, feeling positive that we're being pro-active Star

ZylaB · 19/06/2016 17:21

frankie I'm at home with my one year old, so no time off! I'd suggest getting at least 2 weeks off, if not more. They expect you to bleed for a couple of weeks. Luckily for me I think it's about done, hardly any bleeding today. Fx. Back to slimming world tomorrow too, nearly a stone heavier than when I got my bfp, firstly from being starving hungry in the first few weeks, then comfort eating after mc :/

ZylaB · 19/06/2016 17:22

Also frankie don't be scared of asking for stronger pain killers from your go if needed, mine were great and prescribed them over the phone so my dh could go and collect them. Some people need them, some don't, but if you do..don't suffer...get the pills!

kwick · 19/06/2016 18:06

Viroids I did not make it to Yoga... I fell asleep again at about 12 and kept on being sucked into the vortex of sleep... It was delicious! Now just had a lovely lunch-din cooked by my lovely mum.

Okay it is time for some bfps... I am waiting!

NameChange30 · 19/06/2016 18:32

angel Glad your DH has agreed to give up the hot baths. Hope the acupuncture is helpful - let us know how it goes. I'm thinking of trying it myself if I don't get pregnant soon.

kwick It sounds like you really needed that sleep! Glad your lovely mum is looking after you today, you can't beat a mum's cooking Smile

I love yoga too but haven't made it for a while, must get better at going regularly!

corgi88 · 19/06/2016 20:11

Hello viroids. Sorry everyone is having a time of it lately! Frankie I'd take at least 2 weeks if not 3. I tried to go back at 2 weeks with 2nd mc and ended up crying in loos and having to go home!

Nfmv: day 37. Still no sign of af, still bfns.... :(

ChatEnOeuf · 19/06/2016 21:08

Ah, Corgi, I know where she is, she came to my place by mistake! Silly old fool. CD18 - shortest cycle ever...madness reigns here still.

Sorry about the job Alice, good luck with finding somewhere better.

LondonGirl83 · 20/06/2016 16:54

Sorry about the job Alice.

Just checking in! I am lurking in the grads and on here while in limbo. I'm booking in for a reassurance scan in two weeks.

I know a string of BFPs will start very soon!

kwick · 20/06/2016 17:45

The thing is namechange it was International Yoga Day yesterday so really very bad to have not done one single asana!
I am still finding it hard to walk after allotment exertions on saturday - but we made great progress.

We are the Viroid Warriors! We are practising our PMAs and stockpiling the rare FRERs, come join us for the continued BFP boom...it's only bloody JS 60!!!
NameChange30 · 20/06/2016 18:00

Kwick Good work on the allotment! I'm sure a bit of gentle yoga will help. How about some of these poses...

We are the Viroid Warriors! We are practising our PMAs and stockpiling the rare FRERs, come join us for the continued BFP boom...it's only bloody JS 60!!!
kwick · 20/06/2016 18:18

LOL namechange great picture!!!

NameChange30 · 21/06/2016 17:22

Viroids, I need your help to fight the urge to POAS over the next few days! According to my app, AF is due on Thursday, so I really should wait until Friday morning at the earliest. I'm struggling though...

SIL is pregnant and I'm delighted for her and her husband, as they were trying for a long time. But the scan photos are not helping me to endure the TWOT!!