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Thread 19 TTC#1 Just. Keep. Swimming.

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AliceScarlett · 27/09/2016 10:42

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 like it when the grads stick around. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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Musicgrrl · 09/10/2016 07:22

Also- happy anniversary alexia!! Hope you're doing something nice to celebrate even with DH abstaining! And fingers crossed for the SA tomorrow. It must feel good to be doing something productive even if it's not the nicest thing for him!

Pug it sounds like your doing the right thing getting it checked out. If you don't mind me asking - how did they recognise that you had PCOS when they diagnosed it? I have read about quite a few people that have it and hadn't realised it was that common.

Starmist · 09/10/2016 07:42

Welcome tenner

Skipper I had painful big spots on my chin a few months ago. I heard it's hormonal if you get them on your chin. I went to the doctor & he prescribed some antibiotics that are safe if you fall pregnant (erythromycin). Tablets cleared my spots up a treat, might be worth a try if they continue.

Jem its lovely that she made you a cardigan, that's something for the future that you can treasure. Thinking of you Flowers

mummy congratulations!

Pug definitely get to the doctor. I was reading a magazine article yesterday about all these celebs who have pcos & have gone onto have babies. Apparently 1 in 5 people have it & there's lots that can be done to help. LSFX for you.

I'm full of cold. AF expected Wed-Fri so I didn't want to risk taking anything just in case. Yesterday evening I felt terrible & after some googling I took some paracetamol & inhaled steam with a couple of drops of olbas oil. Caved in the night & had to have some cough medicine as I couldn't sleep. I can see me suffering for a few days & then AF arriving just to piss me off even more!

HepKestrel · 09/10/2016 08:53

starmist I'm full of cold too.... Bleurgh. And I had to go into work yesterday... Grrr....

Interesting about the spots on chin. My skin has just cleared up from my brief pregnancy. I got many spots and excess hair on and under my chin.

In other news.... Got the quote from builder about doing up the kitchen.... Gulp.... But he can do it next month!!

Thinking of you jem

Just need to be cold free for next weekend Grin... And hope oh isn't suffering too much from some dental work he needs.

5 days to go

miwelaisjacydo · 09/10/2016 09:15

Hi all hope we are all ok? Not been on for a while needed a bit of me time as my head space had not been great.

Stil not pregnant here but not giving up yet.

DH has stopped telling me when people announce their pregnancy because have felt so sad every single time I would hear about it. I know that is selfish and I am happy for them really just sorry for myself!

Pugmummy87 · 09/10/2016 09:23

music I had very irregular cycles, like 100+ days and my weight just rocketed. They scanned me and I had the classic 'string of pearls' cysts all over my ovaries and my blood tests showed my lh and fsh levels were out of wack with each other. I am the classic example of pcos but lots of slim women who have regular cycles can still have it too.

Cycles are much better now but they are still irregular and I think that ovulation is very much a every now and then thing based on temps etc.

HepKestrel · 09/10/2016 09:47

Welcome back miw

InspectorPenguin · 09/10/2016 10:47

I'm out. Cycle 8.

Star, I also heard chin spots can be a good sign. FX for you.

Flowers Jem. It's a horrible and very emotional time you're having. The cardigan will be a much loved and precious item when you have your little one x

I'm off for a long run to take my pissed off and frustrated mood away from poor DP. Have a good Sunday everyone, hope the sun's shining for you all.

InspectorPenguin · 09/10/2016 11:33

Congrats Mummyh! I know you were struggling a bit this cycle so very pleased it worked out for you. Hope you're both having a wonderful day Star

InspectorPenguin · 09/10/2016 11:37

Oops, sorry, it's Skipper with the spots not Star. Sunday brain not quite working.

On the plus side, I've stopped for a break halfway through my run and it's absolutely glorious Smile

HepKestrel · 09/10/2016 11:39

Flowers inspector. Am waiting for a phone call, then I'm off to buy running shoes eek!

Starmist · 09/10/2016 11:46

Sorry inspector Wine good idea going for a run, hope it helps a little

sk1pper · 09/10/2016 11:46

Music - sorry to hear your temp has dropped but awesome youre out and about getting on with the day to day. Buy yourself something nice as a commiseration. Xx

Starmist - thanks for letting me know, I'm seeing the Doctor on Thursday so may try and sort that out then too. It's so painful, and I've picked at one of them - has made my chin all blotchy and red.

Miw- I don't think anyone can understand how it feels to hear about pregnancies when they haven't been through what we have. I wouldnt be surprised if in 20-30 years there are easily accesible support groups for people who are struggling. Unless you are barren, infertility doesn't seem to be a big deal - just something to overcome but I don't think the psychological impact is ever addressed.

Penguin - sorry Flowers

Hope those of you with colds recover quickly, it's just that time of the year unfortunately...

sk1pper · 09/10/2016 11:47

Mummy - missed your announcement, congratulations xx

LondonJem · 09/10/2016 12:18

Congrats mummy! Flowers

Sorry you're out penguin FlowersBrewCake

Skipper - absolutely to the psychological effects of all this. I'm 10 DPO today and being hit repeatedly by waves of absolute despair. I keep fighting it off and trying to be cheery but my heart and mind just feel so empty and desolate. I feel totally and utterly desperate for this to happen now.

AlexiaB · 09/10/2016 12:44

Thanks Music. Sorry about your temps, ugh. Hope you're having a lovely day out.

Skipper Flowers ouch! Hope the Dr can sort you out on Thursday.

So sorry Inspector Flowers I'm in awe of you out running during AF - you go girl!!!

DH surprised me this morning with the most beautiful card/mini essay that made me bawl my eyes out, some beautiful MK gold studs and my favourite perfume (Viktor & Rolf - Flowerbomb). We have to work a bit this afternoon but he's taking me for dinner this evening. Feeling very loved Grin

Mummyh2016 · 09/10/2016 12:47

Thank you inspector and sk1pper

Sorry to hear you're out though inspector Sad

MouseLove · 09/10/2016 13:00

Sending CakeWineChocolate Flowers Inspector. X

AliceScarlett · 09/10/2016 13:58

Hi all, sorry I fell off the thread. I started a new job so it's been crazy busy.

Congrats mummy

Jem you're having a super rough time aren't you :( 10-14dpo is not a nice place to be, let alone with your grandma and everything. Do you have people who you can talk to irl?

I'm having a weird cycle. Cd18 with an abundance of ewcm. No idea why I've gone from 1-2 days of watery if I'm lucky to this, and so late as well. If ovulation is delayed and AF is then delayed my 21 day bloods will be completely wrong. Typical.
DH hasn't sorted his gp appt to get a referral for a SA yet and has been very grumpy about ttc over the last few days "what's the point?" he keeps saying. I can relate, but if we don't dtd when I've got ewcm we might as well just give up!

Urgh.

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kwick · 09/10/2016 14:08

margo for supplements there is a great book called "its start with the egg" also if you have a high bmi then you should take more folic acid - 5 miligrams as oppose to 400 micrograms

Still trying to catch up - still on Friday's posts! But am off to luncheon.

miwelaisjacydo · 09/10/2016 14:28

Hello hep

Alexia your DH sounds lovely

Sk1pper I quite agree

Penguine 💐

LondonJem · 09/10/2016 14:48

Eurgh bad to worse. Tried talking to DH today, long walk on the Heath. Quickly descended into emotional disagreements about him not showing any emotion about all this. I said if you could just show a glimmer of emotion and he retorted okay well I'll scream and shout when your period comes next week.

That was that, I stormed off telling him to get fucked. He came after me but I told him to fuck off repeatedly until he got the message that we would not be enjoying a nice Sunday pub lunch after all. I'm cooling off by a lake and noticed the woman lying near me with her head in her partners lap has a nice round baby bump. Lovely timing.

God can this week actually get any worse??!!!

Normal service will be resumed shortly. Apologies for the meantime Sad

sk1pper · 09/10/2016 16:09

London - my OH is exactly the same, no emotion, completely laid back. The only time I can get any comfort from him is when I'm crying over it, the rest of the time he doesn't want to talk about it. I think men deal with this completely differently to women, I'm not sure why that is - possibly due to the difference in hormones. Try not to let your differences in emotion cause a rift between you though, he does care I can promise you that. I hope you feel better soon xx

Musicgrrl · 09/10/2016 16:21

Jem I'm so sorry that had to ruin your Sunday afternoon. I agree with skipper that men seem to react very differently to this process. I guess they aren't living it every day quite as much as we are either. I hope and your DH are able to talk it out a bit more soon.

Well after my temp drop this morning AF is now here already so after all of my weird goings on this month I'm definitely out now! I don't quite know how I feel. I had a lot of hope on and off in the past fortnight but I was really starting to obsess about it and I guess now is a chance to try and focus on other things for a couple of weeks.

LoveYouTilTheEnd · 09/10/2016 16:29

london what a hard time you're having. It's difficult when DH don't fully understand/empathise. Especially with your Nan too. Hopefully that keepsake will give you happy memories when you get to use it

Alexia lovely surprises, hope work goes quick so you can enjoy your meal

Hep bet you can't wait for the 5 days now! Good news on the kitchen. One of my close friends had recently married and is one of those people who seem to just get everything they want and she talked about having babies soon. Part of me also thought I best not happen before me but have tried to suppress those feelings Blush

Mummy massive congratulations!!!

Alice I've had a similar cycle but didn't realise this would throw out the 21 day bloods (I had them last Wednesday). Damn it.

Sorry to anyone I've missed, been a bit manic. Also struggling with patience in this TWW, keep changing from really positive to then thinking there's no chance, especially with the odd cycle. We'll see. DH had his SA on Friday so we'll have some results from these fairly soon. Apologies for anyone I've missed

LoveYouTilTheEnd · 09/10/2016 16:30

Sorry music Sad