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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

TTC #1 Thread 15. Don't. Trust. The. Boobs. ( . )( . )

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 20/05/2016 16:51

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (Af) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We've got a few grads sticking around I won't leave and no question is too daft. We have opk experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

TTC #1 Thread 15. Don't.  Trust. The. Boobs. ( . )( . )
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bluebird3 · 19/06/2016 12:12

Thanks moose.

Good luck Alice. I'm thinking of having a break too. If I get pregnant the next three months I'd miss my dsis wedding (I'm the matron of honour) as its in the States next May. Gonna wait to see what the doctor says tomorrow about my bloods. Really nervous she'll tell me I'm a dried up prune and less fertile than a 80 year old.

Anyone heard from snowdog? She was testing Thursday from her IUI.... Hope she's upduffed and feeling in it!

emalady · 19/06/2016 13:09

bluebird definitely have to do what is right for you, if I could go back we would not have stopped trying as it just feels like we have been trying for ages although not as long as you (started August but only started trying again after the break for 2 cycles so have nothing to complain about). It might be good to take a break though if you are also getting over stressed by it all. Personally I’m finding it difficult not to slip down into depression again (been on tabs before but not since I met DH).

modest I have only just started back at slimming world, I was doing well but gained back everything I lost after a couple of months of not really tracking and comfort eating! I’m doing it online with a paper journal at the minute which I like but I keep thinking I might have to give up online and start going to an actual group to help me stick with it better. My BMI is likely to be part of my issue, I am managing to ovulate despite being obese but hoping losing a bit will help get a sticky bean! Also like slimming world as you can continue to follow it once you conceive without issue.

ever congrats, good luck for the repeat scan in a couple of weeks!

pesky and peace hello! Welcome. Hope we can be helpful and that you can try and chill and enjoy DTD without getting too stressed!
Alice good luck finding a new job and feeling more appreciated, might even help to have something new and positive.

I’m out for this month, gave in and tested one day late BFN and then AF came along 2 hours later, what a waste of a FRER. Ah well. Put me down for the 21st July please. Had a little tiny cry but not gone as mad as last month so that’s a plus, right?

SuchaJem · 19/06/2016 13:42

Oh no! Sorry about your car bluebird,
Good luck with your appointment tomorrow.

Sorry about the job Alice, look forward to having you back in a few months hopefully with a bfp soon to follow.

Sorry it was bfn ema, no one like a FRER waste, feels like an extra loss! I have some saved in the cupboard. As skip said, I'll be in the delivery room before they come out haha. Better luck next month xx

marmitetoast1 · 19/06/2016 14:10

Sorry about the job Alice, that sucks. I didn't get my internal promotion on Friday either, also basically been screwed over, feeling really shit about it all Angry. I feel trapped as having worked there for over 2 years I'm entitled to the fullest maternity pay package which is really good Envy. Having this one step up would have just been ideal. Also, have been quite focussed on this opportunity coming up, doing the application and preparing for interview has been a good distraction from TTC so far.... worried I'm going to become much more obsessive now!!

Sorry about car Bluebird, how annoying! Hope GP appointment is helpful tomorrow, let us know how you get on.

Allotment therapy sounds ideal Kwick!

Moose indoor French picnic is the memories my childhood is made of! Smile Can't wait to do things like that with children in the future! we went to an outdoor play last night and had a lovely picnic with macarons and lots of nice bread and cheese too! Your baking today sounds more exciting than mine though - I'm just about make a batch of sugar-free granola!

Starky - Hi! That's the first thing that has made me laugh all weekend! Grin

Hope everyone else is well and having good, relaxing weekends! All quiet on the TTC front here for now really... CD24....about 5/6 days post OV (I think).

marmitetoast1 · 19/06/2016 14:11

Did you get hold of a Frer yet wingingit?

emalady · 19/06/2016 18:25

On a completely unrelated note I am hating fathers day this year. My Dad died quite a while ago and I'm getting annoyed with TV ads for stuff for Dad and facebook full of my school friends showing off their kids -argh!!! Sorry, rant over.

Evergreen17 · 19/06/2016 20:10

Ema same here with father's day Envy

WingingIt83 · 19/06/2016 20:11

marmite no not yet as had very busy weekend and DH failed in his task to purchase on friday! So I'm still in complete limbo (and now totally get the schrodinger references). But as I've had a lot to focus on this weekend I've kind of been okay with not knowing as with each day that AF doesn't arrive I'm hoping it's an increased chance of it having worked!

I will hopefully get one tomorrow :-)

WingingIt83 · 19/06/2016 20:16

ema rant away, it is all very OTT and commercial these days

marmite sorry about the promotion :-(

marmitetoast1 · 20/06/2016 08:19

Sounds like you're doing well holding out in limbo land so far wingintit! Fx for a Frer and a bfp today!!!

I had some quite pin pointed pain on right lower side of abdomen last night. DH was all like oooh implantation pain! I was like err what have you been reading?! Seems to be an expert all of a sudden! Probs just ate something a bit off...right?! Grin

SuchaJem · 20/06/2016 08:42

Fingers crossed winging!

Right here's the list, who are we missing? Snowdog how did you get on after your iui?

JUNE
Celizabe - 14th
Snowdog - 15th
Wingingit - 15
Hankpeach - 18
Hep - 19th
Lemonlimetonic - 19
Kav - 21st
Bluebird - 23
Pug - 26
Marmite - 30
5tardusty - 30
Fxskip
Moose
Nicky
Violet
Kat
Nxxp

JULY
Inspectorpenguin - 2
Kathrino - 2
Snarky
Lovelyfishy
Jem - 15
Ema - 21

TBC / MIA
Kwick
Theorchard
Island
Ever
Ctulhoo
Crazycatlady
Neonninja
Pigsbum
Rosey
Alice

GRADS
mayago
Rosie
Ktt
Twinky
ipatches
Ni
Vix
Skylucy

LovelyFishy · 20/06/2016 09:01

13th July for me please Jem. Day before DH's birthday. This could either be really good or really bad!

FXSkip · 20/06/2016 11:32

Hi, sorry I've been really flaky recently. I haven't had tests, (cant remember who asked) because its only been 6 months ttc and I don't know if I will go for tests in another 6 months. I don't know how I'll feel. I've said before I won't be doing any fertility treatments, so going for tests seems like a pointless waste of resources for me. What I'm struggling with right now is feeling like my body is letting me down a bit, but I'm working on that!

So, with another long cycle threatening I am going to put myself down for 30th June. wearily takes seat at back of bus, pulls out a good book and gets settled in

FX for you both wingingit and marmite

PeaceLilly1 · 20/06/2016 13:27

Morning all! Thank you all for the welcomes!

Soooo, this month I have peed on aprox 7 FRER so far … AF not even due until Wed 22nd … I don't even feel pregnant so no idea why the fuck I am peeing on such expensive sticks all the time! Next month I am not testing unless I am late. Maybe Wink

Anyone else tried to make their DH watch the Great Sperm Race? I get fed up with DH not understanding the most basic basic details. Convo last night went something along the lines of:
DH: "why don't you just test straight after we have DTD?"
Me: "it doesn't work that way, you have to wait until your AF is due"
DH: "what do you mean, don't you know immediately?"
Me: (explains ovulation, again)
DH: "Sooooooo, timing is REALLY important then?"
Me: Yes!
DH: "And you only get one chance a month?
Me: Yes!

We will have the same congo again next month Confused

PeaceLilly1 · 20/06/2016 13:31

Convo not congo …

FXSkip We haven't chatted before but I'm feeling for you Cake Flowers Chocolate

StarkyTheDirewolf · 20/06/2016 13:38

kwick hiya mate, how are you? I'm ok, still no bump, no symptoms, nothing. It still seems like an abstract thing not happening really. It's strange! How's everything with you? Did you find your important documents?

alice those bastards! Flowers

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 20/06/2016 13:41

Glad I could give you a giggle marmite

Peace the great sperm race is a brilliant programme. I showed it to dh and he made me turn it off until after we'd dtd as it was spinning him out! Grin

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 20/06/2016 13:43

blue I'm sure that won't happen.
skip all shall be well, but it's fucking frustrating as balls for you Flowers

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kavanaughkj · 20/06/2016 15:17

Heya ladies. Sorry I've been so silent but have been trying to relax and not think about the TTC journey, which has meant enforced absence from this forum for a few days!

Jem, can you put me down for a 16 July ticket? AF arrived today despite this month being significantly more chilled with no temps tracking or POASing. I've phoned up the GP and booked myself in for a chat, got a spot Wednesday morning ... this is cycle 7 for me now and at 37 I'm hoping they won't just tell me to go away and see them again in another 6 months. I'm going on holiday later this month and in my naivety I'd imagined I'd be on the flight with a bump :( Fingers crossed the GP can help out!

WingingIt83 · 20/06/2016 15:17

FFS. The witch has dained to make an appearance today, and literally a second after leaving bathroom I get a text from dh saying he's found a frer :-(

So from a 28 day to a 36 day cycle, what a cow stringing me along like that Sad

kavanaughkj · 20/06/2016 15:24

That's a proper bugger, Wingingit ... sorry AF is such a bitch! Flowers

Meant to say - Heya Peace and Pesky (Pesky, nice to see another lady my age here!)

HepKestrel · 20/06/2016 16:53

Hi all,

so I gave up on ttc this month as i had a job interview, and was so stressed preparing for it....

anyway, [waves] hello all newbies and oldies !

waiting for AF so I can start a fresh month.

didn't get the job btw, but have a new responsibility at work which improves my prospects..... now to catch up on all the work i didn't do whilst preparing for the interview .... sigh .....

marmitetoast1 · 20/06/2016 16:53

That's sucks wingingit WineCake at least you have a Frer stashed for future use now!

I'm feeling seriously hacked off today. After briefly being told on Friday I was unsuccessful (at the same time as another colleague), my manager didn't mention it all day today then acted surprised when I finally brought it up and asked for feedback?! After being on the phone all morning giving feedback to external candidates!! I fucking matter too!! AngryAngryAngry jeeeeez.
Phew, sorry guys!

peace i got DH to watch the great sperm race and he found it really helpful, he's the scientific type though who likes to know what's going on!

How did you get on at doctors today bluebird?

kwick · 20/06/2016 18:02

moose you have made me so hungry!!! Sounds delicious!

Sorry about AF emalady Flowers

marmite sorry about non-promotion.
That is terrible you found out at same time as another candidate. What are they playing at?

emalady if it is any comfort I am not a big fan of Fathers Day either (but for completely different reasons).

peace STEP AWAY FROM THE HPTs... You will never get a starky star at this rate!!!

starky I did not find lease... And completely forgot about it... Jesus my brain is like a sieve!!! Will have another look tonight. Thanks for reminding me Grin

We made loads of progress on allotment on Saturday but my body is still suffering from the exertions...

wing what a bugger! Sod's law with FRER!

snowdog I am in suspenders!!! What is the news?

SuchaJem · 20/06/2016 18:13

Fishy I've popped that down. Really hope you get to treat him with a bfp.

Skip I'm right there with you on that bus with drinks and snacks BrewCake

Peace 7 FRER is a lot mate! Might want to get some cheapies from Amazon to feed this habit? Smile

Hi kav no problem hope you get somewhere with the GP next week

Sorry winging Sad hope you're alright xx

Hello hep Smile

Ugh marmite your manager sounds like a tool Hmm

I'm being all cultured tonight going to the Barbican to see Murray Perahia play some lovely piano. Part of my keep distracted and calm strategy! Halo