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Thread 18 TTC#1 We have cats, courgettes AND cake

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AliceScarlett · 31/08/2016 09:43

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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LondonJem · 13/09/2016 08:48

No can't trust those boobs moose, sometimes they get sore sometimes they don't. But this cycle it's noticeable how they've gone back to normal at just the time progesterone will be falling. Oh I'm so fed up with all this Sad

Peaches8Posies · 13/09/2016 09:18

Morning ladies, nice to see the thread soo active again Smile loads to catch up on. Currently nursing some serious cramps so not confident about this month. Boobs were sore at weekend but completely gone now. But then again, don't trust the boobs Grin

kwick Fingers and toes crossed for you.

skip your friends may be excited about things but surely they realise how insensitive they have been! But your right you have all us here to off load with. As for your af, I was about 5 weeks post mc. Cycles have not been great since seem to be very short and bit lighter. All I kept reading was about how everyone snapped back to normality really quickly, were super fertile and got pregnant right away again. Not my story I'm afraid. But we will get there Smile

hep you are being super strong! Glad you and OH have each other for support. When I had my mc the midwife said to me take time to grieve. I didn't think it would effect me as much but it did. Don't rush back to work etc.., I'm glad she said this, to start with I was quite number to it but I was really quite weepy and angry and sad. Like any grief I feel there are stages we must allow ourselves to work through. But you do bounce back, us women are stronger than we realise.

Sorry to see the Oct tickets coming out. CakeWine for everyone the bitch has caught up with x

Peaches8Posies · 13/09/2016 09:20

Yeh lovely congratulations! Hoping you have a healthy 8 months in front of you.

Hopefully lovely is the first of many GrinFlowersStarGrin

Peaches8Posies · 13/09/2016 09:21

Aww london sounds like my boobs have done this tooSad

FXSkip · 13/09/2016 09:34

Thanks peaches I know that's what people keep telling me! As if I'm being daft for not just ovulating as soon as I've mc'd and dtd at exactly the right time - its my own fault obviously. Hmm Silly me, excuse whilst I just go upduff myself right now!
But you are right, I have a new found respect for myself and the pain I can tolerate. Those comments wash over me now. We're all tougher than we think we are. We think we can't handle another cycle - another Af, another shitty week of bleeding - but we do. And I have been so grateful to the support of this community - you are all stars :) StarStarStarStar

LovelyFishy · 13/09/2016 09:52

Moose I love board games! We have all sorts of weird and whacky ones at home. There's even a dedicated board game shop in our town, we're so lucky!

Jem & Peaches sorry you're both feeling a bit meh, but do not trust the boobs!

HepKestrel · 13/09/2016 10:05

My spotting is continuing to ramp up slowly. No painful cramps, but a bit dizzy and lightheaded. Just need to remember to stand up slowly!

In other news GrumpyOldCat is holding my hand today whilst OH is at work. Unfortunately he is not so good at letting go of it again.

HepKestrel · 13/09/2016 10:11

Oops photo fail

AliceScarlett · 13/09/2016 10:12

Hi everyone. Catching up it seems like everyone is trucking along dealing with some really difficult stuff. I think we should all congratulate ourselves on how well we are dealing with this TTC lark.

Hep Hang in there buddy, you're doing great.

Guys check this out: www.thelondonultrasoundcentre.co.uk/ovulation-fertility-scans/ If I was rich and lived in London... Bugger OPKs you could know exactly when/if the egg is released.

I had a nice break away, weird to be in and out of the country so quickly.

I'm feeling relaxed this cycle. I'm about 5DPO and am reading for my body to throw a myriad of symptoms at me from 7-14DPO. I'm OK not being hopeful, I should think I'll see AF in a week or so and then its off to the GP to get results from the latest dildocam and to start tests.
From reading here the 1st step seems to be SA for DH and 21 day bloods for me?

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AliceScarlett · 13/09/2016 10:14

DH and I spent 8 hours last weekend trying to get through Eldritch Horror. Love board games! Carcassonne anyone?

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MrsLoz · 13/09/2016 10:42

Hi everyone

Been away for a couple of days. Hope everyone is doing ok.

Didn't test this morning, but looks like AF has got me! First cycle so not surprised but still a little sad.

HepKestrel · 13/09/2016 10:56

kwick we have one red tomato, and one orange ! A feast !

Alice we have Carcassone. I love/completely-frstrated-with Epidemic. I also like A Ticket To Ride.

Alexia , Moose good effort !! LSFX for you.

Flowers MrsLoz enjoy some nice Wine. make sure you treat and pamper yourself.

AliceScarlett · 13/09/2016 11:14

Never played Epidemic, Pandemic sounds similar and is my favourite.

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HepKestrel · 13/09/2016 11:20

hmm... it might be pandemic i'm thinking of....

Mooseville · 13/09/2016 11:30

Taking notes on all these board games! I see some Amazon buying coming on!

Sorry for AF Loz. I'd like to say it gets easier, but it doesn't I'm afraid....

AliceScarlett · 13/09/2016 11:35

Sorry for AF Loz. I'd like to say it gets easier, but it doesn't I'm afraid.... Indeed. But hopefully it will be quick for you.

Moose Get buying, Ebay is a good place too. Catan/Carcassonne/Ticket to Ride are good ones to start with.

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Musicgrrl · 13/09/2016 11:48

Hi guys, mind if I join? I've been lurking for a while but have never joined a chat yet but I feel it is time!
I'm 31, ttc#1 and currently in cycle 4
Still getting to grips with my cycles because I had a contraceptive implant which meant I didn't have regular cycles and since having that out I don't think I've developed a 'normal' yet.

sk1pper · 13/09/2016 11:51

Carcasonne and Epidemic are both great. I would strongly suggest you board gamers pick up Loveletter. It's a card game but very cheap, good for taking on holiday, to the airport, or to the hospital if you're waiting around to have various test done. It's better with 3 but works fine for 2 people. I love it.

Alice - what Eldritch horror game is that? I love anything like that, we have one called Arkham Horror which looks similar.

I'm the meantime I'm just sat here waiting for fertile week... twidles thumbs

purpleladybird · 13/09/2016 12:10

Welcome Music Smile

HepKestrel · 13/09/2016 12:16

welcome Music

Mummyh2016 · 13/09/2016 12:28

Can I join please? Been lurking for a couple of months.

Been trying for a couple of months, convinced myself last week that I was pregnant. Spent £30 on tests on Friday, to go home and find AF had arrived. So frustrating. Was out first wedding anniversary yesterday as well so timing was pants as it ruined the whole weekend.

My best friend has text me this morning telling me she's 7 weeks. Over the moon for her but I also feel like a major cow as it has really upset me. I know it's dramatic and we haven't been trying for long but you spend that much time trying not to have a baby I thought I'd get caught straight away. Especially as I did get caught 7 years ago and had an abortion (right thing for me to do at the time, I was 20 years old with the maturity level of a 5 year old. Struggled to look after myself so couldn't have looked after anyone else). Part of me is worrying that something happened then which will prevent it happening again for us. Ordered some ovulation sticks but don't get the whole ovulation thing so if anyone can offer any tips or help it would be great.

I'd had the implant for 6 years which came out in May, then went on the pill until the start of July. My cycle since coming off the pill have been 29-31 days, I wasn't regular before the implant though so I don't know if they will stay at that, don't want to find out either tbh!!

I know it's still very early days. Think I need some encouragement though because at the min I think fuck it and let's go back on the pill.

Sorry for the essay, been struggling all morning as at work and think I need people to speak to!

Mooseville · 13/09/2016 12:34

Welcome music and mummyh

mummyh well you've come to the right place. Lots of friendly shoulders to cry on here and all the support you could need!

Mooseville · 13/09/2016 12:36

Right, we've a quiet weekend in planned so I'm going to buy us a new game we can get involved in!
What's your best recommendation for two players?

Mummyh2016 · 13/09/2016 12:45

Thank you! The hubby thinks I'm being dramatic and whilst he is being nice I know he's thinking I need to man up a bit.

Mooseville · 13/09/2016 12:48

I think what we've all grasped from this experience - that no matter how lovely our DP's, they cannot have any idea of what women go through when TTC - half the time, we don't even know why we're feeling how we're feeling!