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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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kwick · 22/06/2016 07:28

I am in!!! I even put up a poster yesterday Grin

marmitetoast1 · 22/06/2016 07:51

I am firmly in!!! Nervous about what the result will be, but hopeful.

Thanks all I think you're right, i am going to leave it a bit longer and will just pack plenty of tampax plus wee sticks in suitcase and see what happens!!

Jem I can't believe you saw Maggie Smith!! Jealous!

I've booked some time in my managers calendar this morning to discuss my 'concerns' I.e. His total fucking incompetence and unprofessionalism! I'm not very good at confrontation and speaking up though so hope I don't wuss out/cry. Normally I would avoid anything like this but in the circumstances it has to be done...Confused

LovelyFishy · 22/06/2016 08:13

I'm also in. The EU may not be perfect but walking away doesn't answer that!

Good luck with your manager today Marmite! If you start feeling a bit freaked out remember some of their bad decisions!

SuchaJem · 22/06/2016 08:19

Kav my parents and siblings are all out - I don't get it at all. Could do with one of your posters for them kwick!

Good luck marmite - stay icy cool and calm is my advice xx

marmitetoast1 · 22/06/2016 08:46

Thanks lovely and jem. Just been listening to my 'girl power' playlist on my commute ha ha. Loving a bit of Kelly Clarkson Stronger 💪🏻

WingingIt83 · 22/06/2016 08:57

I'm another 'remainer'. Better the devil you know and all that.

Going back a few pages does anyone know where I can watch the great sperm race? It doesn't seem to be on All4 and the one I found on YouTube said it couldn't play in this country? (Even though it appeared to be by channel 4)

Modestandatinybitsexy · 22/06/2016 09:47

I'll also be voting in, I was very firmly undecided/leaning towards out until I read various articles. The main argument for leaving seems to be immigration which really put me off.

Winging I think you can watch The great sperm race here.

I dropped off the face of the planet for a bit. AF arrived while I was at a party on Saturday so that put a dampener on things. The kind of AF that proves beyond doubt there's no possibility I could be pg. I did reach a new cycle record of 42 days. Angry

I spent the rest of the weekend pretending not to be in the deep dark hole of despair. Pass me a grip please Sad

WingingIt83 · 22/06/2016 10:10

Sorry modest it's rubbish isn't it.

I've made myself feel more positive by thinking of lots of good reasons for not conceiving yet Eg a wedding next week.

Thank you for the link,I'll try that :-)

kavanaughkj · 22/06/2016 11:08

Morning ladies - took a test in the middle of the night last night: stubbornly BFN. Also took temps this morning which seem pretty low. I'm guessing I'm not pg and that period of spotting/ultra-light period was actually my period. Have no clue why it would have been like that, just praying it isn't early onset menopause!

Saw the doctor this morning though and I'm booked in now for 'day 21 progesterone test', which for me will be day 19 as I have short cycles. They do that, a chlamydia swab and they've asked me to get DH to book in for a check up on his count - which they can't even talk about until the middle of next month, though apparently if we want to go to a fertility clinic then he has to at least have booked in at the hospital for the check before they'll let us move on.

Everything else looked pretty positive though - BMI in a healthy range, the doctor seemed happy enough to get the ball rolling ... it's just nice to think I'm actually doing something! Now to start counting down to the blood test on July 7th ...

kavanaughkj · 22/06/2016 11:09

Hugs to you, modest - sorry - It does properly suck and you've every right to feel a bit bruised. Flowers Hang in there.

HepKestrel · 22/06/2016 12:04

I am cd34 and its starting to look like the stress of the recent job interview has screwed my cycle.
(Had a BFN this morning just to check).

sigh..... more waiting....

Anyway, I followed up on the "going to work an hour early" with "putting the recycling out a day early " FFS

SuchaJem · 22/06/2016 13:43

Modest Sad I hope you're alright. Have a good wallow. Emerge when you are ready and dust yourself off. Ttc is an emotional battering.

Sorry it was bfn kav. Progress with the docs sounds really promising.

Hep haha you need to reset your body clock Smile

kwick · 22/06/2016 18:44

marmite I hope your meeting went well Smile

modest Flowers

Sounds like you are making progress kavan

hep I think you are anxious for time to pass fast. Sorry about bfn Sad... I wish our bodies would behave.

I have been at this TTC malarkey for more than a year now. Who knew back then it would be so fricking hard??? I know all these trials and tribulations will fade off the minute I actually have a baby but it sure is hard now.
I had better restart eating the fertility boosting foods in earnest... Walnuts here I come!

Mooseville · 22/06/2016 19:32

marmite hope you managed to get things sorted!!

hep I believe TTC brain exists - we're all so distracted with our bodies, no time for anything else!

Has anyone here been to Clubbercise? I went last night and it was really fun - and bloody hard work I am pretty unfit and I was destroyed! It's like a school disco with 90's dance music but you do aerobic type routines and even have glow sticks - it's in the dark so no one can see how rubbish you are! I liked that best!! Ha ha Still felt good to be doing something and as DP said exercise helps the egg!!! Lol

kwick · 22/06/2016 20:06

Clubbercise sounds ace moose she says as she demolishes 2 mini pork pies

Mooseville · 22/06/2016 20:26

kwick before I left for the class I ate about half a packet of digestives (for energy obviously - not greed) probably cancelled out any good the class did!! Ha ha

kavanaughkj · 22/06/2016 21:21

Screw AF. She just showed up in full glory, dammit. Had about an hour of cramps beforehand and then BAM. Maybe the spotting I had was an implantation bleed and I just couldn't hold it ... the month before I could have sworn I was pregnant, but my luteal phase is so short.

Oh well. Better rearrange my blood test now I know today is cycle day 1. Put me down for the 18th July, Jem?

HepKestrel · 22/06/2016 21:30

sorry kav

Mooseville · 22/06/2016 21:45

Sorry kav she really is a mean and spiteful witch...

SuchaJem · 22/06/2016 22:41

Sorry kav Flowers I've put that down for July. Hope it's better news next month xx

kwick · 23/06/2016 07:56

Haha moose!

Sorry kavan Flowers maybe next month try the pineapple thing and cayenne pepper think for days after ovulation and DTD?

SnarkyGorgon · 23/06/2016 08:49

lovely I know, right?! We just need to make sure the garden is secured, then we'll start looking for a good breeder 🐶

marmite I'm really glad. Enjoy your holiday, fx for a tiny stowaway. How did your meeting go in the end?

kwick I'm gonna join you with those walnuts. I thought I knew that ttc was hard before I started, but only in an abstract way, and I don't think I ever really thought that I would be one of those who would struggle. I have a mad history of mc in the family, so that was the thing that has always terrified me, never thought I would struggle so hard just to get pregnant, can't even think about that at the moment. i know its not much chance of a comfort, but remember you're not alone.

Kat just cast my vote, definitely a Remain girl, really hoping we get to see that smug leer wiped off Farage's toady face.

Peaches8Posies · 23/06/2016 09:25

Morning ladies Smile

Just been plodding along trying to take a relaxed approach, time will tell how it goes. Been trying to focus more on being healthy and getting more active. Invested in a new fitbit and have been pounding the pavements and generally looking like a bit of a sweaty mess. Better be worth it!

kav hopefully these tests bring you some answers.

moose clubbercise sounds great. I like the dark bit, less of the public hot sweaty mess. I may have also ate some digestives on Tuesday night after exercising BiscuitBlush oh well, good intentions and all that...

marmite how did your work chat with the rubbish boss go? Hopefully productive.

kwick OH has been walnut munching for months now, maybe I should join in?

I'm also a remain girl. Too much too loose, and the thought of leaving the tories to have free reign on or rights and liberties makes me shudder! snarky let's hope farage and Co are finally banished for good!!

FXSkip · 23/06/2016 11:09

Morning all, and a glorious one it is too Smile

I'm so sorry Kav I really thought this was your month. AF is a bitch but don't you let her get you down.

Moose I think an hour of clubbercise would offset approx 7 digestive biscuits!!

Modestandatinybitsexy · 23/06/2016 11:47

Sorry Kav I had everything crossed for you. Why do bodies decide to go weird when we least want them to?

All I want is a regular cycle so I know when I've actually ovulated if at all
Kwick I'll be joining you in the weird diet. Anything to feel like I'm doing something!

Moose clubbersize sounds amazing. Glowsticks and exercising in the dark definitely makes it more attractive to me.