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The one where the BROOKERS make babies and blankets and hats and other crochet stuff!

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BeedlesPineNeedles · 06/08/2016 09:17

I almost put this in arts and crafts, seeing as how we talk about crochet as much as we talk about babies!

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NoMaybeAboutIt · 19/03/2018 10:39

Thanks Dancer, A certainly had her moments Smile how are you feeling?

Cups how you doing?

And you Imps?

DancerOnIce · 19/03/2018 19:59

I’m ok thanks. Felt a little queasy today and been worn out the last couple of days. But I keep telling myself I’m just looking for symptoms and it’s not actually real.

How are you feeling? Will you find out what you’re having?

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 20/03/2018 06:35

Morning brookers! I know you won't believe this (especially Imps and Maybe) but I've not tested so far Grin I'm 6dp5dt, I've not really had any symptoms. In fact I've been feeling pretty negative about it all but today I've woken up with sore ish boobs. I've been on utrogestone these past 2 times instead of cyclogest and it's definitely kinder on the symptom front. I didn't really get sore boobs last time until closer to test date and I think that was AF on her way. The only other possible symptom is I've been really tired but that could just be from chasing Z around! Oh and a sore throat that I'm pretty sure is unrelated Smile

Dancer sounds like early pregnancy symptoms to me!

NoMaybeAboutIt · 20/03/2018 13:57

Cups, you have nerves of steel Grin are you even a tiny bit tempted......

Dancer, I'm excited for your symptoms!! Not in your head at all. And Yes, definitely finding out!!!

I've finally come off my meds. Was really nervous, but nothing's happened! Got my first consultant appointment on Thursday, so I'm readying myself for a bit of a battle Confused

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 20/03/2018 14:37

Maybe I've tested Blush it's negative, I've just done it now Confused so not fmu. But I can't help but think there's a line. I just feel like there is something there. I'll attach a photo but tbh I can't see anything on it really!

The one where the BROOKERS make babies and blankets and hats and other crochet stuff!
NoMaybeAboutIt · 20/03/2018 15:15

I can see it too Cups!! And it's not FMU and it's early days still. Have you got a load of them? I would definitely do one in the morning x

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 20/03/2018 18:21

I just nipped to the supermarket but they were nearly sold out! Clearly a pee stick epidemic! I did manage to get their own brand and a normal clear blue (not digital) I'll use them tomorrow and venture out to Superdrug for more.

I have started to notice some twinges in my pelvic region and I've got bumps on my nipples Blush I got them last time so fingers crossed 🤞

Maybe great news all has gone well stopping the drugs' sorry I missed that before. Was a bit self absorbed sorry!

Imps9 · 20/03/2018 18:34

cups I can totally see a line. Faint as hell but it’s there fo’ shizzle. I am holding my breath for you...

I’m okay here. Some shit news from various pripple - my mum has a lump and has been referred to the cancer clinic, my good friend has had an MMC and The jobs Mr I has been in the running for since early Dec has gone to someone else. So we’re feeling a bit shit here tbh

NoMaybeAboutIt · 20/03/2018 18:48

Oh Imps lovely, that's all utterly shit. I'm so sorry. You just be so worried about your mum Sad I hope she's seen very soon and that all is ok. What's MrI gping to do on the job front?

I'm so excited for you Cups. Hurry up tomorrow!!!! And you're not self absorbed at all x

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 20/03/2018 19:10

Imps oh gosh you must be so scared for your mum. Does she have a quick appointment? I know it won't be much comfort but 2 ladies at my work went through this last year and one was 100% fine and the other it was pre cancerous and she is being seen every 6 months to monitor it. I hope she gets seen very quickly and you get answers fast so at least you know what you are dealing with. Let us know how she gets on. Poor MrImps, he must be so disappointed. And I really feel for your friend, such sad news all around. Hopefully that's your bad news for now and lots of good stuff is around the corner. Like maybe AF?! (Can't actually believe I'm saying that ShockGrin)

I've got a confession, I've peed on another 2 sticks. Defo not positive on them. Not sure what I'm playing at not waiting until the morning!

DancerOnIce · 20/03/2018 20:51

I think I can see something cups!! Make sure to update us in the morning - so exciting! Hope you’re feeling ok.

What will happen at your consultant appointment Maybe? Great that all is ok stopping the meds! I bet A is so excited! F is saying she wants 3 babies - 2 in my tummy and 1 in my SIL’s tummy Grin She doesn’t know about the pregnancy though, so when she finds out it sounds like she’ll be disappointed if there’s only one!!

So sorry to hear about your Mum Imps. Brooking that the appointment comes around quickly and all is well. I hope mr imps has lots of cake to cheer him up. Another job will come up that’s so much better - I can feel it. And sorry to hear about your friend x

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 21/03/2018 03:11

Not good news from me, I've been up with my little one who's struggling to sleep so have tested. Definitely negative so must have been an evap yesterday. Feeling very sad, I can't face telling MrCups as he will be really upset I've tested early Sad

Imps9 · 21/03/2018 08:59

Sad Cups. But perhaps try again later in the day? I only got a line after lunchtime when I tested with B-B, but no line at all when I tested with FMU on the same day.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 21/03/2018 10:20

Oh Cups Sad how dilute was your wee though? My tests also seemed to be darker later in the day. I hope Z is ok x

keepitgoing · 21/03/2018 11:30

Oh cups it's too early my lovely! some things never change Hang in there. Is z ok?

Imps how scary about your mum. I hope you get an appointment soon

Why will have a fight on your hands with the consultant maybe? I remember being terrified coming off the meds with s. With f I was taking clexane too until 12w but I don't remember stressing as much less time. Yes, of course a is that much older it would be hard to avoid questions

Imps our age gap is almost 3 years and I was very happy s was that bit older, could dress herself etc etc. But she did give up her nap just as f was born, so that was a bummer... I think small age gaps are hard work, though they are the norm aren't they. Sorry mrI is having a hard time. I'm brooking you won't need IVF again, he obviously has some swimmers!!

NoMaybeAboutIt · 21/03/2018 13:36

I'm preparing for a fight as I don't want to be induced, have a cs and would like to birth at home. We have one to one midwives here now that we've moved, and they are happy to have me birth at home (all things being Well, obviously). I may not have a fight at all, but I'm preparing for one just in case Wink

How are you dping Cups?

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 22/03/2018 08:16

Maybe i imagine you might have a little fight on your hands! Doctors do get a bit twitchy with twins but if all goes well hopefully you can convince them!! How was your birth with A? I had an emergency c section with Z so tbh if I go on to have another I will probably opt for a planned section. We have no childcare and home birth is out of the question with the dog as she would be mega stressed. They seem crazy stupid reasons for going for a section now I've written them down Grin

I've tested again this morning and got a really really faint line again. In fact it's so faint I can't even get a picture of it! I hadn't been the toilet all night so it was super concentrated. I'm not really holding out any hope. If it is a positive it's way too faint so would surely be a chemical

NoMaybeAboutIt · 22/03/2018 08:35

I'm still keeping everything crossed for you Cups I really am. It's all so bloody difficult, isn't it?

My birth was perfect with A and I wish I had stayed at home. Luckily my midwife will come with me to all my consultant appointments, so at least she will fight my corner! I'm sure she will be perfectly lovely though Wink

keepitgoing · 22/03/2018 12:20

cups how many days post transfer are you? Crossing everything for you
Having no childcare is a real issue for 2nd birth, I hear you on that! I was mega worried as my birth with s was quick (and at 37+1) and I could just imagine dh at work, a quick labour, s there.... In the end I was at 38wks and my mum was staying and I went into labour at 4am so all was well. My sister's theory is that you wait until things are all sorted before you go into labour. Anyway, really hope this one sticks. Come on emby!!

Ah, maybe that's so amazing your mw goes to your appointments! Will you have loads of extra scans?

Imps we aren't using contraception but tbh not getting all that much action... as it would just seem ridiculous as we have never had a natural conception. I am definitely done with treatment. Dh I think would quite like a third but is happy enough for now to say if it happens it happens. Tbh I think 2 is perfect for us and I'm struggling with not having made a decision either way, IE if I want a baby we'd better try harder, if I don't why not use contraception. I've only had about 3 AFs but each time I have a little omg what if I were...

I gave blood last week. I've just stopped bf f, and so it was the first time in 7.5 years I've not been hoping to be pg, pg, or breastfeeding. Omg

NoMaybeAboutIt · 22/03/2018 16:28

How you doing Cups?

It does Keep, I will be seen at 16 weeks, then a week later, then every 4 weeks for a scan and an appointment. Consultant was actually pretty cool. But I got myself worked up so my BP was high. My midwife is coming over to take it at home tomorrow, so hopefully it will have gone down again!

I hear you on the treatment front Keep it's just so hard to go through. And we'll done for giving blood. I'm never sure of I'm allowed to after the IVF

keepitgoing · 22/03/2018 19:48

Ooh lots of scans, great!

You do have to say about the IVF but it was fine, they said there is one drug that would preclude it but it didn't ring any bells - can you believe I had to Google what I'd had...
I had wanted to donate breast milk after having s but IVF means you can't. Goodness knows why

Cups any news x

DancerOnIce · 22/03/2018 19:50

Keeping everything crossed for you cups. Hope you’re doing ok.

That’s great your midwife goes with you Maybe! Glad the consultant was ok

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 23/03/2018 06:38

This mornings tests are negative. It's 9dp5dt so I think that's me out. Still got to do the drugs till Wednesday, I think I've sort of accepted it's not worked. I'm feeling a bit teary at times but I'll be ok

NoMaybeAboutIt · 23/03/2018 11:38

Oh Cups I'm so sorry Sad you are allowed to be weepy, don't hold anything in. Thinking of you xxx

How are you feeling Dancer?

DancerOnIce · 23/03/2018 19:06

Oh cups I’m so sorry Flowers Look after yourself and have a good cry if you need to