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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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AlexiaB · 14/09/2016 21:14

Welcome Daisy waves you've come to the right place. Sorry it's not been an easy ride so far for you.

I haven't used them yet but I've heard good things about www.createhealth.org. They do a fertility MOT for couples (£290) or a female MOT (£200).

HepKestrel · 14/09/2016 21:58

welcome daisy ! all rants, moans and crazy thoughts welcome here !
and many thanks.

33hrs to go ...... (before I need to report to hospital)

Pugmummy87 · 14/09/2016 22:06

Sorry jem that the witch got you.

I can't believe Miley has given birth. That means I've been on this thread for almost a year.

hep I'm so sorry about your miscarriage.

Congrats fishy!

Fx for you kwick.

As for me, I'm cd24. My bbt has been looking like the rocky mountains so I've no idea when/if I've ovulated this cycle. I suspect I have as tender boobs which I've not had for the last 2 cycles. But as you all say 'Don't trust the boobs!'

Loving that there are so many board gamers on here. We love Pandemic, Red Dragon Inn, exploding kittens, tsuro. A good one to play if you like trying to figure things out with clues is 'Mysterium' only really good with about 6 people playing, but it's great it's like Cluedo but more creepy and obscure.

HepKestrel · 14/09/2016 22:12

exploding kittens ????

jellyella · 14/09/2016 22:56

Hi all,

FlowersWine or Cake for all those that need them. It really is a crappy thing to be TTCing for a while.

I'm on CD21 of a usually 25 day cycle. I feel no different to 'normal', but am really trying to avoid symptom spotting. Do those of you that use OPKs use them throughout your cycle? I used he, for the first time this month up to the point that I got a positive OPK, but then stopped. Not sure if that was sensible or not!

Love all he board game chat. We really like Carcassonne, and also Killer Bunnies. I've been meaning to look into some of the others mentioned here so may try and get a new one in for when he weather turns colder...

jellyella · 14/09/2016 22:59

Not sure why all the thes came out as hes in my last post? Fat fingers possibly!

ArtOfKnit · 15/09/2016 06:02

Morning all & hi newbies!

I've heard lots of people say good things about exploding kittens so I may have to buy it and see what all the fuss is about!

Still no sign of AF so I thought there was no harm in poas as surely that would bring her on? Well a bit of a shock...but I think I can see a really feint line? Feeling slightly terrified at the moment

miwelaisjacydo · 15/09/2016 06:03

Welcome daisy
Sorry about AF Jem

ArtOfKnit · 15/09/2016 06:07

Gah photo fail

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InspectorPenguin · 15/09/2016 06:27

Hey, that's not faint, that's very visible!
Congratulations to you Star

This your first cycle isn't it? Good to see it happens for some! Envy

Have a lovely day enjoying the excitement :)

Mooseville · 15/09/2016 06:32

Congrats knit

That's a good line! Even I can see that and I can never see them on photos!

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 08:00

Congratulations art!

DogMadDaisy · 15/09/2016 08:03

Art - Congratulations! that's so exciting!

AliceScarlett · 15/09/2016 08:10

Congratulations Art Flowers

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HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 08:25

hope you are on the mend miw

And we are starting to collect the grads on this new thread Smile
LSFX kwick and jelly

kwick 18/09/2016
jellyella 19/09/2016
Alice 22/09/2016
moose 23/09/2016
Alexia 23/09/2016
binky 24/09/2016
Nicky 28/09/2016
Musicgrrl 30/09/2016
sl1ver 01/10/2016
sk1pper 05/10/2016
kav 09/10/2016
inspector 09/10/2016
Mummyh2016 09/10/2016
fxskip 10/10/2016
bluebird 11/10/2016
LondonJem 13/10/2016
MrsLoz ?
peaches ?
catinthecorner ?
miw ?
pug ?
wingit ?
Hep ?
Fishy grad 09/09/2016
ArtOfKnit grad 13/09/2016

Musicgrrl · 15/09/2016 08:28

Wow Art - such exciting news!! First time lucky!

LondonJem · 15/09/2016 08:31

Congratulations art! FlowersStarFlowersStar

ArtOfKnit · 15/09/2016 09:08

Thanks everyone for the good wishes. I'm sitting in the office and I feel like I'm having an outer body experience. I also feel terribly guilty as I got rip roaringly drunk and ate my body weight in Brie/Camembert and other stinky cheeses you're not supposed to eat after my negative test on Tuesday Confused

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 09:16

Art

don't worry ! just no more booze and no harm done.

FXSkip · 15/09/2016 09:24

Congrats art wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy!

Sorry everyone, I don't even know why I clicked on the link. Starky and miley will probably be running a creche by the time I have one. Its funny, this weird feeling about other peoples pregnancies. I am so happy for them, all the grads and the people IRL too, but at the same time I am just sad that I can't join in. yet, that is.

Hep how are you doing today lovely?

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 09:40

fxskip am taking it easy. I know how you feel, I am torn between really wanting to know how all the grads are doing, wishing them well, but for my own selfishness want to avoid the thread for my own wellbeing. (o.k. I crack every now and then and peak Smile)

still just spotting. go Nil-by-Mouth at midnight.

Just hoping I can get back to being productive at work next week when I return. Everyone is fine that I am off work "ill", but I need to get back to being "enjoyably-productive", as I have been distracted for the last month.

Todays challenges:

  1. get showered+dressed
  2. think about cleaning the bathroom, and just give it a quick wipe instead
  3. go through the kitchen-catalogue and work out the design for the new kitchen.
  4. finish the pack of maltesers (for medicinal purposes you understand Wink)
Peaches8Posies · 15/09/2016 10:18

Morning ladies. Welcome newbies. Smile

Congrats art hope you have a nice healthy pregnancy Smile

hep hope everything goes as well as it can for you over next few days, take care of yourself x

Wow miley has had her baby StarHalo aww great news!

Nice to see you pug have been wondering how you are doing.

Yes bluebird time seems to be moving very quickly!

My due date was Nov, and as it's fast approaching and there's no new bfp in sight things are starting to feel very stressful. OH says I'm getting very up and down with my moods. Which I acknowledged as I can see myself doing it but just can't help it Sad. There are a few people around me in rl that have given birth or just about to give birth and all I can think about is that should be me. Why can't our bodies just behave and do what we want them to do Angry

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 10:24

Flowers peaches

do you have any nice distractions to take your mind off it (is that even possible) you can use? new exercise/hobbies or holiday plans ?

Peaches8Posies · 15/09/2016 10:33

Iv been trying to get back into my exercise, just putting in my earphones and getting outside. Think it helps clear your head. One of my closest friends is coming home from down south soon which I'm looking forward to hearing has been great through all this. Think we will go out for drinks and blow off some steam. I have been super strict on booze so think a good wind down is well over due! I'm filing this one under destressing Wink.

Hope you have plenty of WineChocolate in for the weekend. Treat yourself to anything you fancy x

HepKestrel · 15/09/2016 10:36

sounds like a great plan !

i have found a running shop nearby, so I hope to buy new running shoes and get started with the c25k. I hope I don't find new excuses like unflattering leggings! I'll just have to wear a big t-shirt to cover my arse!

I hope i get into it. I really like being out doors walking and cycling. I have a pouch thing to hold my phone.