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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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AlexiaB · 13/11/2016 15:43

Hi everyone,

So I didn't ovulate. I was sick and must have had a temperatureAngry 3 months now without O is killing me inside. I can't handle it anymore so I'm going to back off for a little while.

Hep I'm so pleased AF showed up, Jem good luck with the flat and DH's numbers (good news it was 'normal'!) Kwick best of luck for your IUI. I wish you all so much love and luck Flowers I will be back I just need to feel happy again.

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HepKestrel · 13/11/2016 16:00

So sorry Alexia . Are you basing this on temp or opk? Each may not be accurate.
Flowers

Take a break from mn if you need ( I have in the past), and come back anytime

sk1pper · 13/11/2016 16:09

Alexia - are you sure you didn't O late? I was sick and ovulated as soon as I felt better. Do you have a chart so we can scrutinise?

AlexiaB · 13/11/2016 16:26

I'm on cd19 and I know it could still happen this cycle but I'm losing hope and bkkkdy fed up! I don't want to be consumed by it anymore. The Clomid has also been making me spot Sad

I know what my O charts look like and this isn't it. It's not happened so far this cycle, or the last 2. Unless my temps are sustained over 36.30 it's pre-O. Attached is this cycle and last.

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AlexiaB · 13/11/2016 16:28

Bloody* stupid phone lol

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sk1pper · 13/11/2016 16:57

Alexia - I wouldn't loose hope just yet. CD14 you have a temp rise but you didn't do an opk and the following temp isn't filled in. Could it be you've ovulated then without realising it? Also when did you first start to feel better after your illness?

AlexiaB · 13/11/2016 17:19

Skipper cd15 is what tricked me and made me think I'd O'd but really it was just because I was sick. That morning I woke up and temped, then within half an hour I was throwing up again. My temp is back down to normal levels so I'm STILL waiting to O. I can't rely on my CM because I'm spotting and all OPKs are negative after being almost positive last weekend. It's twisted. Oh and I've been feeling better the last 2 days.

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AlexiaB · 13/11/2016 17:30

I meant cd16*

I'm just feeling angry and not myself at the minute so that's why I need a break from discussing all this and bringing the thread down. Take care Flowers

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bluebird3 · 13/11/2016 17:48

Hope you feel better soon alexia. Take a break and come back when you are ready.

Thanks jem. Feeling pretty nervous, but fx it goes well.

Anyone testing this week?

geeup · 13/11/2016 17:56

Sorry you're down alexia. Don't worry about bringing the thread down - that's what we're for - but feel free to take a break and try and think about something else for a bit Flowers

Londonjam · 13/11/2016 18:13

Massive hug from me alexia take as long as you need. FlowersFlowersFlowers

Having a lovely glass of Wine this evening and not feeling too bad about all this. It'll happen when it happens.

sk1pper · 13/11/2016 18:42

Alexia - okay well take some time out if you need it, and well see you again soon. I hope you are just going to ovulate late and it surprises you. :) take care

Starmist · 13/11/2016 19:48

Sending you a hug Alexia FlowersFlowersFlowers look after yourself xx

Blue I'm due tomorrow. Trying not to symptom spot or get my hopes up though.

kwick · 13/11/2016 20:16

Much love and luck Alexia Flowers

HepKestrel · 13/11/2016 21:24

Name change Jem?

Londonjam · 13/11/2016 22:03

Yep hep

Fx starmist

harrietm87 · 13/11/2016 23:46

hi all and hope weekend was good! Sorry alexia - fx for next month - maybe relaxing and not temping is worth a try?

I have a question for you all - have you told your families you are ttc? I'm close to my mum but we don't usually talk about this kind of thing and I haven't told her we'd like a baby next year. She has never mentioned that she wants grandchildren though she must do.

Weirdly even though I'm almost 30 and married I feel like my family would disapprove if i got pregnant - prob the result of my convent school education - ha!

Musicgrrl · 14/11/2016 07:20

Alexia so so sorry that it ended up not being O this time. Totally get where you're coming from about needing a break from thinking about it all but please don't think you're bringing the thread down - we're here to support each other. No-one needs to put on a facade here about how they're feeling - we have enough of real life for that! We'll miss you but take as long as you need Flowers

Musicgrrl · 14/11/2016 07:25

FX Starmist!

Jem/Jam(!) great work on the Wine and PMA

My body is playing cruel tricks on me this cycle. AF finished on CD7, on CD9 (yesterday) I got a temp jump. Disregarded it but it's still up today. If it stays high I will get cross hairs tomorrow. We haven't dtd once this cycle and I wasn't using OPKs. I normally don't O until CD19. I'm not ill as far as I know. What is going on???

miwelaisjacydo · 14/11/2016 07:37

Hi all how are we? I haven't been on here but have been reading. It's been hectic in RL so needed to chill a bit.

Take time out Alexia X

Harriet haven't told anybody in RL that we are TTC. To be honest I don't like the thought of people judging me because we are not pregnant yet.

TTC is an absolute bastard.

sk1pper · 14/11/2016 07:39

Music - do you temps alwAys stay low dieting AF? Mine do tend to shoot up and down a bit before O.

sk1pper · 14/11/2016 07:39

During*

AlexiaB · 14/11/2016 07:51

OMG WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THIS

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HepKestrel · 14/11/2016 08:01

Is that a pg test?????? Congratulations !!!!!

MabelTheCow · 14/11/2016 08:02

I would say that's a line! Congratulations.

Still lurking here and LSFX for you all.

Hep congrats on AF (feels a bit weird to be saying that but needs must)

Kwick hope all goes well for next collection and round.

Jem You will get there. Stay strong. Sorry it hasn't happened for you yet.