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Thread 20 TTC #1 - We. Want. Babies.

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AlexiaB · 20/10/2016 10:06

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 too. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, temp experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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MouseLove · 08/11/2016 19:50

A little update. So I think AF is coming to an end. CD4 today and I was really light.

Unfortunately Saturday my uncle passed away. I've decided not to go to the funeral as it's a burial and on the anniversary of my nannas funeral. I don't want anymore deaths this year. Sad

And this morning DH had a car accident. Some silly woman pulled across two lanes to leave a roundabout and went into the side of him. He's ok but shaken up badly. So I had to work from home today while I sorted everything out with the car.

Roll on next week when we can have some time away, hopefully ovulate and then have an Italian conception in Rome. (I can dream hey lol) Wink

Binkybunny13 · 08/11/2016 20:02

So sorry mouse- what an awful day. Looking forward to Rome sounds like a great idea Flowers

MrsG280516 · 08/11/2016 20:32

Oh Mouse what a truly shit day. I hope you're relaxing with chocolate and or wine! CakeWineChocolateFlowers

This AF is killing me, the cramps are soooo painful. I forgot to pick up co-codamol at the weekend and now I'm also out of ibuprofen. Paracetamol on its own just does nothing for me! I've resorted to the hot water bottle tonight, poor DH didn't know what to do when I was practically keeled over in the kitchen when he got home.

HepKestrel · 08/11/2016 20:39

Flowers mouse

LondonJem · 08/11/2016 22:09

It was the receptionist so couldn't get any more info. I called back and got a telephone appointment tomorrow with another doctor so at least will find out more soon. Eurgh been very emotional today had a full melt down at DH told him I'd had enough of the whole sodding thing Sad

Kwick we're moving up to palmers green / Winchester hill. Priced out of this neck of the woods! Sorry you didn't have more growth, is it back to the whole milk? Is there anything else you can do? 3 OPK s a day should cover you I reckon

Penguin I've just bought soft cups! Planning to use them for AF and for TTC next cycle

Hi Alice Brighton is a great goal to work towards. I need to sign up for something..

Oh mouse what a day SadFlowers

LondonJem · 08/11/2016 22:20

Anyone else scared about what news we will wake up to? I feel like I don't want to go to sleep Confused

Musicgrrl · 08/11/2016 22:28

Jem yes, scared to go to sleep! Eugh. Also - great news re DH's SA and I'm sure your blood work is nothing to worry about. Great that you can find out more tomorrow. Keep us informed! I did a bit of a Google and found something that said vitamin b6 keeps prolactin levels down. I wonder if that's why people take it for luteal phase defect!

mouse so sorry to hear about your uncle. Glad your DH is okay but what a stressful time Flowers

mrs sorry that it's a bad AF. Good evening for a hot water bottle

MouseLove · 08/11/2016 22:38

London I'm the same, I keep thinking I'll wake up and everything will be ok haha. But then I remember brexit. Grin

Let's hope the buffoon with the combover has to eat humble pie.

Thank you everyone for your well wishes. You guys are seriously awesome. X Flowers

Starmist · 09/11/2016 01:47

Mouse I'm so sorry, thinking of you Flowers

Mrs hope AF cramps do one & you feel better soon Chocolate

Jem FX for you hearing some reassuring news tomorrow. Ridiculous to leave you with that message & you were supposed to wait until next week btw.

Made the mistake of checking the polls, so close right now... feel really nervous. We'd better wake up to some good news.

sk1pper · 09/11/2016 07:30

Morning folks,

Sorry been lurking for a bit because been feeling very under the weather. Got a god awful cold but have been unable to take time off and recuperate as I've had training up in London all week which means commuting every day. I only had 5 hours sleep last night and now I'm at the station, ready to go back up again.... Ugh!! Also the weather has been shocking so I've spent most the day with soggy feet and legs.

Also it's my my fertile window and we haven't managed to take advantage of it yet, I hate wasting cycles like this.

I don't mean to moan but FML right now.

Sorry to those who are also having a rough time right now, don't have the time to reply to you all individually but I've enjoyed reading. I'm sure this place keeps me grounded and sane!

kwick · 09/11/2016 07:56

inspector there needs to be one follicle at least 16mm before I get lh surge.

mouse I am very sorry to hear about your uncle Flowers
Your poor DH!

jem yep the house prices round here are mahoosive... I know I will need to move further out when the time comes Sad but Palmers Green is very nice... what will your hospital be?

Barely slept... had elections on in the background... what a frickerty fcuk Angry

sk1pper ((((((mahoosive hug))))))

Ladies thanks for all OPK advice - have pot and opks in handbag for at work testing Grin

Anyway I am off work in over a week.... cannot wait - even though I have a lot to get done whilst away.

LondonJem · 09/11/2016 08:41

Thanks music will check out that B6 thing. Cannot wait for this phone call now to see what's up. DH hasn't had his second SA results yet - really really worried about that.

Love buffoon with combover mouse what a shame we have to look at it for the next four years Sad

Hang in there skipper FlowersBrew

Hadn't thought about GP or hospital in new area kwick we are so early in the process we wouldn't be moving until the new year. Will worry about it then!

Oh dear me what a year /shakes head

Musicgrrl · 09/11/2016 13:15

What time is appointment Jem?

Also, what has America done??

sk1pper · 09/11/2016 13:33

BRITAIN: Brexit is the stupidest, most self-destructive act a country could undertake.
USA: Hold my beer.

sk1pper · 09/11/2016 13:33

Music - they elected Trump.

LondonJem · 09/11/2016 13:49

Spoke to a doctor. She said my prolactin is 650 which is slightly raised. I text my doctor mate and she said 650 is in their upper end of normal. Said likely stress related and they would repeat the blood test.

The good news is I am ovulation - everything else progesterone etc all normal.

Am very hormonally miserable today and not reacting reasonably to anything. Started crying ordering my cup of tea in pret this morning Hmm need to go home to cry on the cat basically.

MrsG280516 · 09/11/2016 13:56

Good news Jem I have read that stress can increase prolactin so results can vary depending on that.

Hope you feel better soon Sk1pper

Hope your DH feels okay today too Mouse

AlexiaB · 09/11/2016 15:30

How awful Mouse Flowers Hope your DH is okay.

Skipper take it easy FlowersBrew

Jem great news overall. Must be a big relief.

Kwick good luck with the opks.

It's not like Hillary was a great option either though? She has an undistinguished and untrustworthy track record and should really be in jail for destroying evidence under subpoena. The issue I see is both candidates were not ideal candidates at all. Trump was democratically elected though and that's that. I have different views to most of you I guess, I voted for Brexit (I have my reasons).

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Musicgrrl · 09/11/2016 17:18

I agree neither perfect but I feel Hillary's flaws were insignificant in comparison to trump's! But you're right, that is democracy. We probably shouldn't move this discussion into politics or we'll lose the next 7 pages to it haha.

How's it going alexia? How are you feeling? No chart movement still? Are you going to take the drugs your MIL got you?

Jem that's great news! Not surprised your levels were raised if it's stress related!

AlexiaB · 09/11/2016 17:54

Music nope, no temp riseAngry Just did an OPK and it was very negative which is soul destroying. Had a tummy bug the last few days and have spotted a bit so not feeling great at all. Yes I will be taking it but I have to take it cd2-6 or cd3-7 so can only start next cycle. How are you?

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kwick · 09/11/2016 18:19

Did opk at work but managed to not get stick "wet" and I used a pot... guess I am a bit of a dip stick Hmm

jem wish i could give you a hug. News sounds good.

Alexia get well soon Flowers

sk1pper · 09/11/2016 19:40

Mouse - meant to say, sorry about your uncle. And hope your DH is okay and hasn't suffered too much whiplash or anything.

Jem - those results sound really positive. You should try and meditate for stress, it takes a bit of dedication and practise but it's life changing. Yoga classes also utilise meditation if you don't do it already. What are your next steps now you've had those results come through?

Regarding the USA election and Brexit...I've always had strong political views, but the fundamental thing is to always respect the decision of the majority. For example, I voted to remain in the EU but I would be terrified if parliament decide not to invoke article 50. It would mean democracy has failed and that is a very scary place to be.

Nicky883 · 09/11/2016 19:51

Jem its the end of the 2ww that experience laine the tears Flowershope this ends for tou soon

LondonJem · 09/11/2016 20:15

Thanks girls Flowers

End of TWW is the crying zone for me. The slightest thing sets me off and then I can't stop.

Meditation is a good shout skipper and I really need to get back to yoga. Next steps - DH SA results Friday and see the GP next Thursday. She will refer for another blood test for me and I've got my pelvic scan on the 28th.

Hugs all round. This TTC business is brutal FlowersChocolateBrew

kwick · 09/11/2016 20:53

Have become jealous when of all the charts posted on here so have done my own... pretty safe to say I cannot see a pattern Confused I am taking bets on how big dominant follicle will be on Friday...

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