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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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kavanaughkj · 26/05/2016 10:31

Heya ladies ... just wanted to say thanks so much to you all for the support. I'm sorry I was so grumpy yesterday but it meant a lot to see your messages and know they were coming from people going through exactly the same crap I am! Thank you for being so lovely and understanding. AF came in full force this morning as expected but I've gotten over the worst of the disappointment already, in no small part due to being able to vent here. I'm lucky too in that work colleagues and friends/family were able to tell something was up and rallied around me so while I'm feeling bruised today I'm ready to jump back on the horse.

You're all superstars. Flowers I'll just have to learn to follow Starky's rule - do not convince thyself that thou art upduffed in the TWW!

Sorry AF got you too, pug and Kat ... we'll all join the BFP crew soon enough.

Penguin - I have to say I've thought about stopping temping and you do have a good point. My day yesterday was shit virtually from the moment I opened my eyes because of the temperature drop. The only thing is that I wanted to keep track to have a record to show the gp as if I don't get pg this month I wanted at least to be able to demonstrate I was having a normal cycle. I would love for something to be able to push the constant thoughts of TTC from my head ... and maybe this cycle is as good as any. I have a week off next week and will be spending the latter half in a nice hotel with DH, some of which will coincide with my fertile window. It'd be nice to have a month off all the peeing on sticks and the pressure.

I think you're right. I'll still go to my acupuncture sessions but a month without all this stress would be great.

Jem - hugs to you too! - and could you add a June 21 ticket for me? Time to go easy on all the faff and the stress.

emalady · 26/05/2016 11:12

kava so sorry to hear you are having a rubbish time. I was the same this month especially faced with a pregnant bellies everywhere. It's good to know other people are going through the same thing. Glad you are doing a bit better now.
So many witch attacks this month. pug kat hope you are doing ok. Definitely due some bfps. (phone corrected this to baps, it doesnt know not to trust the boobs!)
On the topic of stopping temping I have decided there is definitely no point in me trying as I very rarely have 3 hours unbroken sleep. The plan for this month is to restart headspace meditation app to try and get some perspective back.
Very interested in the acupuncture, let us know how it goes.

SuchaJem · 26/05/2016 11:24

Did someone say bogof on frers??

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better kav. The shitty disappointment when you know it hasn't happened again soon fades. Onwards to cycle 6 and fx for us both.

Sorry about all the AF going around, we really are overdue some bfps. Any sign of bluebird or neoninja?

Kat that conference does sound crappy timing, if it's only a couple of days you could be covered with lots of DTD either side? Or smuggle oh along?

SuchaJem · 26/05/2016 11:25

Welcome newbies - I think I've got everyone on but don't know all your testing dates I'm afraid.

MAY
Bluebird - 26th
Neonninja - 30th

JUNE
Skylucy - 3rd
Inspectorpenguin - 4th
Pigsbum - 4th
Kathrino - 6th
Rosey - 7th
Celizabe - 14th
Snowdog - 15th
Lovelyfishy - 15th
Alice - 16th
Jem - 18th
Ema - 18th
Hep - 19th
Kav - 21st
Fxskip
Moose
Nicky
Violet
Dryice
Justhereforthepoo
Mizzisdee
Wingingit
Lemonlimetonic
Kat
Pug
Nxxp

TBC / MIA
Kwick
Theorchard
Island
Ever
Ctulhoo
Crazycatlady
Hankpeach
Blueladybird
Marmite toast

GRADS
mayago
Rosie
Ktt
Twinky
ipatches
Ni
Vix

InspectorPenguin · 26/05/2016 11:31

Yes Jem, FRER are BOGOF at Boots. £2.60 per test!

LemonLimeTonic · 26/05/2016 12:26

SuchaJem not sure what my testing date is. How many days post ovulation do you usually test? I was going to POAS the day AF is due - June 19th. Can I test earlier than that?

marmitetoast1 · 26/05/2016 12:26

Thanks for adding me to the list jem I'm not really sure when my testing date would be as still trying to get a handle on post-pill cycles! Currently on CD36 and still no still no sign of AF. Getting fed up! Beginning to panic that I'm going to have some sort of crazy long cycle with no sign of a period and maybe I haven't even ovulated.

ema your comment about your phone autocorrecting bfp to baps made me laugh! Grin

StarkyTheDirewolf · 26/05/2016 13:20

kav sorry she got you mate, what a kick in the cervix! The tww is such a mental exercise, it's awful! Zennor breathing awful and lots of wine is he answer.

Sorry to all who have been visited by the witch! And for those waiting for her to turn up when she hasn't! The vile beast!

Don't get too bogged down with diet plans and stuff though guys, it can get into your brain. I always try to think if stuff like that worked then it would be rolled out officially. It's good to do healthy eating and stuff but changing everything can affect your hormones too. Everything in moderation and all that!

How is everyone? I've not even neglecting you all, still been reading just not posting so much! Welcome to all newbies!

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bluebird3 · 26/05/2016 15:25

Hi everyone. Af got me too. Ticket for 23rd of June please!

Pugmummy87 · 26/05/2016 18:25

Well AF hasn't arrived properly yet, still the brown spotting. I think she's going to turn up either tomorrow or Saturday which makes me 13dpo, which is what FF says I am, not that AF was due yesterday like I thought, so she was right all along. So I suppose I'm not out until she turns up, but I'm 99.9% sure I am not pregnant.
Thank you for all your kind words anyway.

Am rejoining slimming world tonight as in I'm going back to group. I can't do it without going to group.

Peaches8Posies · 26/05/2016 18:56

What happened to our sunshine Hmm!

Lots of hurt and disappointment, this ttc lark is such a roller coaster!

pug Fingers crossed. Good luck at Sw.

inspector cheers, great buy. Will try to swing by a boots tomorrow.

Looking forward to my shopping then dinner date night tomorrow. Haven't felt like doing anything at all in the last few weeks. And OH has promised to treat me to something special. Hope he has his credit card ready Grin

Anyway, bank holiday weekend, hope everyone has something nice planned Smile

HankPeach · 26/05/2016 19:39

Hi guys,

I massively disappeared from the interweb for a bit. I'm sorry. Had to work out how I wanted to manage this whole ttc malark.

It's such a ball ache of a probably worthwhile, yadiyadiyada, lesson in letting go.

I'm still going, with AF having slapped me round the chops with a cycle 5 wet mackerel just yesterday.

kav such et al im sorry things have been a bit shit. pug I'm gonna keep the faith! Fx fx fx fx. Sorry to everyone else who is still dreaming of being a grad.

I just wanted to pop on and share a podcast that I have found massively informative. Only listened to couple of episodes but I think it's pretty ace. Ive listened to one on how to time sex to optimise your chances and one on identifying menstrual irregularities and learnt loads from both. Nice laid back chatty vibe too.

Fertility Friday Podcast pca.st/YyMS

Right back on it.
HankPeach
32
cycle 5
24 day cycle :( and this month, an 11 day luteal phase :)

SuchaJem · 26/05/2016 19:46

Inspector - bargain 👍🏼

Lemonlime your testing date should be the date AF is due. I'll put you down for 23rd Smile

Marmite how frustrating Envy I'll leave you in June without a date

Waves at starky ✋🏼

Sorry about AF Bluebird will add you on for June xx

Peaches have a lovely date night!

We have DH 's grandparents wedding this wedding Hmm they are so sweet, been together forever but not tied the knot. Big family get together in Yorkshire. I've pushed the boat out and got the £8.99 Pregnacare conception support pills for cycle 6. Come on now!

HankPeach · 26/05/2016 19:46

Should have said ETD 18/19th of June

SuchaJem · 26/05/2016 20:56

Thanks for the podcast recommend Hank! I love a podcast, this one sounds great. I'm similar stats to you - 32 but cycle 6 now for me Smile

Better luck this cycle for you.

Mooseville · 26/05/2016 21:08

Watch out for those pregnacare ones jem turned my pee bright yellow! Swapped to seven seas as it kept dreaming be out - and they're blinking huge!

marmitetoast1 · 26/05/2016 21:20

That podcast sounds great HankPeach thanks for sharing!

inspector thanks for the heads up, trip to Boots now planned this weekend!

Thanks Jem yes, very frustrating. Starting to panic about never having AF again. Which is clearly counter-productive. If it doesn't arrive tomorrow, which I'm doubting, this will end up being even longer than first post-pill cycle last month Sad

SuchaJem · 26/05/2016 21:49

I'll be on wee watch thanks moose

Marmite do you take any supplements to help cycle regularity? I think I read agnus castus helps, but I could be wrong... Kwick?!

kwick · 26/05/2016 21:58

I want to binge buy FRERs right now!
Still no sign of afAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngry

Pigsbum · 26/05/2016 22:15

Hi all, I haven't really posted much since I joined this thread but am now looking for a little advice please (I promise once I know what I'm doing I'll stop asking and start helping...) I'm on day 17 of this months cycle, no sign whatsoever of ovulating - until now maybe? I am going to try and attach a pic of an opk and hoping for some opinions - is it positive??

TTC #1 Thread 15. Don't.  Trust. The. Boobs. ( . )( . )
Pigsbum · 26/05/2016 22:18

Sorry, I should add I'm always on a 26-28 day cycle so to get this on day 17 is weird - isn't it? Confused

marmitetoast1 · 26/05/2016 22:30

Thanks jem I had vaguely heard of agnus cactus but not sure of the official line on it? I'm always a bit wary of taking random supplements as I have ibs and worry about random things setting me off! May have to keep it in mind though.

kwick we are in same boat. The more you want it to arrive the more it won't huh?! Angry Been doing some of my Orla Kiely colouring book this evening in an attempt at calm and mindfulness..... AngryAngry

Pugmummy87 · 27/05/2016 06:47

Well I'm out. Put me down for 26th June please Jem

Onto cycle 7.

bluebird3 · 27/05/2016 07:10

pigsbum that looks positive to me ova can vary by a few days month to month so may just be a bit later this month? See how many days it is until your next AF (hopefully 9 months!) it should be 10-14 days for the luteal phase.

bluebird3 · 27/05/2016 07:11

Sorry pug. Sucks doesn't it? Flowers