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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!

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HepKestrel · 28/06/2016 18:50

Hi Peaches still here !
minimal heartburn (it is at least correlated with stress).
new symptom: boob-ache

skip - my app is telling me i am entering FW again ..... err.....

AliceScarlett · 28/06/2016 19:10

So I'm back... Didn't manage to have a month off Blush dtd once and for once I'm hoping for AF! I'll be in two part time jobs next cycle and be able to claim two lots of SMP.. If I do end up getting upduffed

Apps - I'm a die hard fertility friend fan, I feel it's scientific.

Snarky My DH has similar problems, just barely manages it half the time. I blame perfectionism.

I've got to have an internal scan... Kwick is it horrible?

I kind of what them to find cysts on my ovaries so they can fix it and then I can have a baby.

Mooseville · 29/06/2016 08:17

CD 14 today. After saying I wasn't going to even look this month, did an OPK yesterday (just for the joy of peeling on a stick!) was pretty positive, so tried it on with DP. He said no as he felt "rough" he obviously didn't know it was fw as I now keep that from him to stop his wobbles, so then I end up in tears, and neither of us end up wanting to do it! Lol I swear having sex used to be so easy!!!!
So think again this month is out for us... We did cd8 and that's it, unless it happens tonight but after last night not sure either of us will feel like it!
I was so sure I'd be calm and not bothered this month, loads going on with work and buying a house so it would be a bad month to fall anyway but once fw rocks up, the inner Baby monster is unleashed!! Ha ha

SnarkyGorgon · 29/06/2016 08:51

Thanks so much everyone, can't believe how wonderfully supportive you all are. peaches, that's sort of what we've been doing, but it's so hard to get the dates out of my head, my cycles have been pretty regular over the past month or so, so not a lot of calculation is required! He used to go and see a counsellor, but it didn't really help and all his friends who are parents became so by accident! I'm so sorry AF got you :(

I think you might be right moose going on holiday over fw would be an excellent idea :) I'm going to get planning. I'm so sorry that that happened to you, I know how awful that feels, no matter how much you've told yourself not to worry about it. All our lives we've heard the ridiculous rhetoric that men just want to have sex all the time, that they can't control themselves from jumping on anything that moves, when actually their desires are just as complicated as ours. It's damaging for them because they think that these feelings make them less manly, and it's damaging for us because it makes us feel like there's something wrong with us.

AliceScarlett · 29/06/2016 09:23

All our lives we've heard the ridiculous rhetoric that men just want to have sex all the time, that they can't control themselves from jumping on anything that moves, when actually their desires are just as complicated as ours. It's damaging for them because they think that these feelings make them less manly, and it's damaging for us because it makes us feel like there's something wrong with us.

Couldn't agree more.

SuchaJem · 29/06/2016 09:26

Hello Alice, I've had an internal scan and found it absolutely fine. Not painful at all. Good luck with it let us know how you get on.

Marmite - any luck this morning with your IC?

Oh moose sorry it worked out like that. We've had a few months where instead of DTD we have argued and I've cried. It can be so fraught. I hope things calm down and you can enjoy some closeness tonight.

Snarky couldn't agree more re gender and DTD. I have way more of a sex drive than my DH too xx

Mooseville · 29/06/2016 09:42

I guess it means we've found the good guys if sex isn't their ultimate goal and they actually have genuine emotions about this fatherhood stuff and us.... Although that didn't feel like that last night!!
it just drives me potty, we talk about trying and he makes me buy him those bloody expensive conception vitamins for men Hmm and then on the actual day it matters, there's no DTD! It feels like it's the same month after month! I don't feel as though we've even had one month where I feel we've done it enough to give it w good shot! Once is all it takes though I suppose....

FXSkip · 29/06/2016 09:55

Jem I was having issues with the app too so maybe thats what happened. Yes please post the list - we must be due some more BFPs!!

marmite relax, give it a couple of days and test again if no AF. I know how you feel, although I am 5 days into my longest cycle yet, I just feel like its not going to be my month.

Hep just ignore her, she's so full of shit. She's in a big huff with me now, and has gone all 'i'm not telling you when FW is until you have a period'. Cheers mate.

HepKestrel · 29/06/2016 13:38

fx I am ! I just find it funny.

SuchaJem · 29/06/2016 14:09

Skip ! Lol at bossy ovia 😂

SuchaJem · 29/06/2016 14:11

Roll up roll up ... We are rather out of date Confused

JUNE
Wingingit - 15
Hankpeach - 18
Hep - 19th
Lemonlimetonic - 19
Bluebird - 23
Pug - 26
Marmite - 30
5tardusty - 30
Fxskip - 30
Moose
Nicky
Violet
Nxxp

JULY
Inspectorpenguin - 2
Kathrino - 2
Snarky - 9
Lovelyfishy - 13
Jem - 15
Kav 18
Ema - 21
Kat

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

GRADS
mayago
Rosie
Ktt
Twinky
ipatches
Ni
Vix
Skylucy
Ever

nicky883 · 29/06/2016 14:21

I am july 12th sucha although we only dtd on cd13 and cd11 so i am not bery hopeful given that the previous months we dtd everyday with no luck

Mooseville · 29/06/2016 14:27

I too am the 12th.... Again with very little hope!

FXSkip · 29/06/2016 15:44

good list keeping Jem where are all our MIAs??

So... I just realised its OHs birthday next week so perhaps I will test if no AF by Sunday night...by then I will be on CD 48 SO if when bfn I think I'll be pretty annoyed to be honest.

moose thats a great way to look at it, I am sorry for you both/all for having these issues. The mind is a peculiar thing, I for one am guilty of assuming my OH has no feelings/thoughts because he is 'just a man'

kwick · 29/06/2016 20:32

Testing

kwick · 29/06/2016 20:33

Sorry just testing to see if app working again!

I am still here - just need to read through today's posts.

kwick · 29/06/2016 20:43

peaches Flowers

alice internal scans can be a tad uncomfortable but should not be painful. You can always take some paracetamol before hand if you are worried. Smear tests are MUCH more painful.

marmitetoast1 · 29/06/2016 22:37

So AF has just arrived this evening. A bit annoying but not feeling too down about it as was only cycle 2 and actually is quite good timing really as off to a vineyard tomorrow - silver linings!! WineWine Also, that means I've had a 33 day cycle which I'm pretty chuffed about as finally within the 'normal' range. Onwards and upwards for cycle 3. Hope all are doing ok xx

HepKestrel · 29/06/2016 23:00

Enjoy the Wine Marmite!

HepKestrel · 30/06/2016 06:01

Sorry for the AF Marmite

SuchaJem · 30/06/2016 08:31

Sorry about AF marmite Sad hope you're alright. Definitely good news on your improving cycle lengths xx

WingingIt83 · 30/06/2016 09:01

Put me down for 25th july, I've no idea what to expect cycle wise this month

nicky883 · 30/06/2016 09:04

Sorry about af marmite !
I have been doing some accupuncture to tru and relax according to the chineze tcm speciallist i am extremelly stressed the chineze doctor seemed very suprised at how stressed i am :p she could apperantly tell from my tongue and pulse (!)
This house buying and ttcing is taking a toll on me
Anything you ladies are doing to try and relax ?? Any tips would be helpful

FXSkip · 30/06/2016 10:25

Hey kwick whats happening?

Marmite thats the spirit, its another cycle to help you to prepare! and wingingit join. the. club. I've decided this 44 day cycle must be down to stress (?!) or has been thrown out by holidaying.

Nicky have a look into the yoga classes offered locally, ideally something like Yin or Nidra, but really most class formats will help. If you don't connect with one, try another - sometimes it can take a while to connect with the right teacher. Otherwise have a look online, things like Grokker and Gaia. You can also find guided meditation and Nidra on youtube for free.

HepKestrel · 30/06/2016 10:38

Hi fx how are you doing? I am trying to stay zen, but getting a little down and fed up. If AF is going to turn up, I wish she would just get on with it FFS.

had 2 more baby bombs this week in my extended family.

I have been taking it easy this week, and am back to low stress.

might test again tomorrow morning.... if only to help me keep my stress down...... and to stop me from poking my boobs ...

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