Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE

[AlexiaB]

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.

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. We've ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar, and we don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX). We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face!

We have a new Grad's Thread. We recently lost a whole load of ttc veterans to the good side and we're absolutely desperate to join in the fun! May 2017 lead us all to upduffed heaven and the Grad's thread, amen.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly, don't convince yourself that you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount!

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share...

Arrrgh - bold fail! Sorry!

carley fx it was just too early soooooo tempting though

mouse you're bloody amazing! I'm so glad you're seeing the specialist so soon and they can sort you out properly.

jam your PMA has been so good this month. You WILL be fine either way.

binky keeping fingers crossed that with your new job Sod's law comes into play!!

Got fingers crossed for you too alexia. We are well overdue a few more BFPs on here

Spent the evening at a friend's with another couple. Both have babies so (as what feels like the norm these days) me and DH were the childless couple. I know the others don't mean harm but the comments about "you guys are the sensible ones not to have a baby" make me want to scream.

And thanks for the kind words about the bro. You ladies are brill 😘

harriet there is a 10 1/2 months gap, she fell pregnant 7 weeks after her first. Induced early though.

skipper she comes from a religious community where big families and babies in close succession are the norm. I did warn her after her 1st to ensure she used contraception for at least the 1st 3-6 months after the birth, but obviously that didn't work! To be fair to her, she had 7 miscarriages before successfully staying pregnant with her 1st baby. Suffice to say during this pregnancy she said no more for a couple of years now!
And yes she does know I'm ttc and about my recent miscarriage too of which she has been a great support as she knows herself what it is like.

Awww london Hero always makes me teary!

mouse I'm amazed by how strong you are.

Also welcome murphy. Sounds like you've been through a lot. Do what is right for you and don't force yourself to go to the baby shower. Your friend will understand.

Hi ladies, jumping back in on the new thread this morning! Have been absent for a week and a bit as we had some MAJOR issues last Wednesday with DHs granddad & the care home he was in, awful to be honest :( He is sorted somewhere else now, so that's good, but between us both working full time then helping out with his granddad in the evenings & last weekend, we are both completely knackered!! Written this cycle off completely as we haven't DTD since last Tuesday which was CD12!! CD22 now, I think I ov'd last Friday as I think I felt Ov pains - probably wind! But I only remember as it didn't feel like anything I'd felt before, but who knows!! Anyway, patiently awaiting AF, should arrive a week on Sunday if my cycle is 30 days again, then back to it for the next cycle! At least it's Friday

I have missed so much, but sorry to those AF got, GL to those testing soon & LSFX to those in or coming up to FW, fx for all of you!

Day 1 cycle 15!

Oh dear, another cycle it is. I promised myself I would be fine and I will be.

Just wish I didn't have to have quite such bad period pain! It takes my breath it's so bad.

Happy Friday anyway, I will be having a glass of vino later xx

Ah bums jam - sorry AF got you, but loving your attitude! I shall be taking a leaf out of your book.

Sounds like you've been through it kaydee! Glad it's sorted 😊

Am going to be the only non-hungover one in the office this morning! Smug!

Sorry for AF jam Your PMA is awesome though You will get there, this is just all part of your journey. Definitely have that glass of wine tonight. Hope you have a nice weekend planned too

sk1pper Salcyclic Acid is an amazeballs ingredient that exfoliates the skin in a gentle way - bit like AHAs or glycolic acid. I have these pads that I use on spots - which fortunately I do not get that often - the opened tub (Stridex) will go to my SIL, the unopened Nip and Fab ones stay in my stash. It is also in one of my fav cleansers - Loreal Age Perfect.

mouselove #inspiration

I love non-alcoholic beer pyjamas the San Miguel one is my fav.
I would not recommend alcohol free red wine though - yuck!

Gotta go - will catch up later 22.50

I'm so sorry Jam Your PMA is admirable but I know you must be hurting. Hope the cramps bugger of soon.

Kaydee sorry you've had such a tough few weeks

AF hasn't arrived but got another BFN today and it's sent me into complete meltdown. I'm just not emotionally strong enough for this. I've barely had 2 hours sleep either and screwed up my temp.

Welcome back Kay xx

Sorry Jam - I know how fucking ridiculous it must be getting for you now. I really hoped you'd get a nice surprise this time xxxx

I'm still hopeful Alexia, don't give up yet!

I hear you macs I have a close friend at work yoo actually did IVF 5 times before her BFP and she keeps saying to me "you'll never have a lie in again"... doesn't she see thats what I want? I want to have a child and all the responsibility that goes with it!

OMG what a God awful bus ride to work - not only did a very large lady sit next to me but she smelt of vomit... I feel really out of sorts now.
I felt sorry for her just wish she had sat elsewhere - I am not that small myself and there really was not enough room!!!

Sorry to hear about your grandfather kaydee

jam I am so upset - I was convinced this was your time. your attitude this cycle has been amazeballs.

I am really hurting to be honest. Trying to be strong but just keep crying. Why does this have to be so hard? ☹️

Hi mouse so sorry for you . its just shit isn't it ?

at least they know the reason and can look after you now?
jam sorry you have been teased this cycle.

Oh jam I am so sorry. You will definitely get there, it will happen but I know that right now it's no consolation. 💐

Sorry you're struggling too alexia, you are strong enough and you will be ok.

And kaydee, sounds stressful about your grandad. I'm glad he's somewhere better now.

Yep kwick. I just find it so patronising and insensitive. They were saying "you know when you see someone a couple of weeks before they give birth and they complain about how tired they are, well they have no idea what's in store!" I just sat there thinking, you were those woman once, stop being so condescending!
Sorry, rant over!

Wine all round I think. Or at least a non alcoholic beer!

jam so sorry.
alexia you're not out till you're out. Thinking of you both.

Aw I'm so sorry Jam I hope you have something nice planned for the weekend. Look after yourself

Stay strong Alexia you can do this

Sorry you've been having a rubbish time of it kaydee

Hope your day gets better kwick sounds an awful journey!

Mouse I'm so sorry! I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Lots of TLC! X

Jam so sorry about AF. Here's to next month being your month

Alexia you're not out until AF shows. FX for you!

I have nausea, stomach cramps and a headache today! Although that's most likely because of the cocktails yesterday that was my last night out and the spa was lush so now for no drinking, no junk food and lots of clean living!

Oh Jam, I think I can speak for us all when I say that we were really rooting for you this cycle. I'm so sorry. You so deserve that BFP. I hope your appointment in a few weeks can give you something to focus on but I know it doesn't make it any easier. Take care of yourself

Alexia, the same goes for you too lovely. I'm so sorry for today's BFN

What a stressful few weeks you've had kaydee, glad it's all sorted now.

Just picked up all my blood test results from the docs. Nothing in them to suggest any problems at all which is both good and bad because I was half hoping they'd reveal something that could be easily fixed. Onwards to the next lot of tests I guess. Gearing myself up for lots of fanjo poking.

Oh jam I'm gutted for you. I totally understand your pain. The only
Hope I can offer us you're one cycle closer to being pregnant. It will happen eventually and you're just crossing off the months. Remind me when your appointment is with the fertility clinic?

pyjamas how are you feeling today? Any symptoms yet? I've gone a bit mad with symptom spotting so really need to calm down now.

Is anyone testing over the next few days? I tried to find the list but thread has moved so quickly I couldn't find it!

So sorry jam - you must be hurting. Your time will come and I really hope your appointment gives you some answers.

Sorry about BFN Alexia - it's really a kick in the gut seeing them 🙁 You're still not out yet, and I bet you're stronger than you think you are xx

I feel exactly the same today Harriet - absolutely no symptoms today. Not one. I really don't think this is our month, but we'll see. What are your symptoms? Still spotting? Hang in there!!

Yes alexia you're still in till the lady in the red dress shows up!** Got everything crossed.

Thanks ladies - was particularly tough on DH as they are close, but it does make you appreciate what's important in life!!

Sorry AF got you jam, take time & be kind to yourself

Have my fx for you alexia!!

And fx for pyjamas & Harriett - half way through the TWW

Definitely all round macs, think we deserve it!