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

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AlexiaB · 31/01/2017 17:40

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...

Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE
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Pyjamas81 · 07/02/2017 09:44

Oh wow Harriet - that's a good line 😀 Congratulations! Hope it's a sticky one xx

Had a minor weep on DH this morning, I do feel sorry for him as he must feel so helpless. I know what I'm like though, I wallow and feel hopeless for a bit, then get over it. Just have to get through the next few days.

Kathrino · 07/02/2017 09:45

Oh huge congratulations harriet, I'm so pleased for you and keeping everything crossed for a sticky bean.

Kathrino · 07/02/2017 09:48

Flowers for you Pyjamas. I was definitely wallowing yesterday but I feel a bit better today now that AF has properly arrived. The anticipation of bad news is the worst bit in some ways.

Gaelach · 07/02/2017 09:54

Congratulations harriet Star

MissyJones80s · 07/02/2017 09:59

harriet looking positive there Grin

Flashinthepan · 07/02/2017 10:22

Congratulations Harriet! Just remember to stay calm and know today you are pregnant!

Kaydee2017 · 07/02/2017 10:23

That's a lovely line Harriet - congratulations! Fx for you Grin

HepKestrel · 07/02/2017 10:25

congratulations harriet
LSFX its a sticky one this time, but as flash says. today you are pregnant.

Miranda234 · 07/02/2017 10:31

Congratulations harriet!! Smile

sk1pper · 07/02/2017 11:07

Ohhhh congrats Harriet - I wish you a healthy and successful pregnancy xx

Pyjamas - has your AF definitely started? Or do you just feel your definitely out this month? You've got to remember, the next two cycles are prime time for you too so don't despair. I'll be expecting you to repeat this advice to me in 4 days time

macsworth · 07/02/2017 11:28

Congratulations harriet. Wishing you a sticky bean.

Kathrino · 07/02/2017 11:31

Just got totally and utterly unexpectedly baby bombed. Colleague told me last week that they had something they wanted to discuss, I thought she was going to announce she was leaving. I'm thrilled for her but it was very much a surprise third (she already has two boys aged 6 and 7). I was tempted to ask her what her secret was!!

Pyjamas81 · 07/02/2017 11:32

AF hasn't started skipper - still just slightly pink when wiping (sorry for tmi). This happened last month though a couple of days before expected AF - I got my hopes up around potential IB then, but clearly this is just an annoying new thing my body does before AF. Feeling pretty down to be honest, but I'll be fine. And you're right about the next two cycles! We can do this. And I'll be on hand during your crunch time in a couple of days! Any more symptoms for you?

Pyjamas81 · 07/02/2017 11:35

Arrrrgh - the exact same thing happened to me last cycle kathrino! Got AF, cried in the loos, then someone who reports into me (who got married a month after I did) told me she was pg. felt like a kick in the stomach, but I managed to style it out (I think).

sk1pper · 07/02/2017 11:44

I have a cold? Is that a pregnancy symptom too? Ha ha Grin

Pyjamas81 · 07/02/2017 11:47

Ha ha - I thought my amazing mood over last few days was a symptom FFS.

HepKestrel · 07/02/2017 11:57

ladies ... ladies .... ladies....

repeat after me ....

I will not see pg symptoms everywhere.
I will calmly wait for AF and karate kick her in the boobs
I will breath and have a cup of tea
I will not be ashamed to admit a cry from time to time.
I will smile politely whilst giving them daggers when I get baby bombed.
I am a fabulous strong lady.

MissyJones80s · 07/02/2017 12:02

Ha love it hep

sk1pper · 07/02/2017 12:10

Ha ha Hep - I'm glad there is a voice of reason on here! I'll be gently rocking in the corner if anyone wants me.

MissyJones80s · 07/02/2017 12:23

Rocking whilst chanting skip

Londonjam · 07/02/2017 12:33

Sorry kath ☹️ we can face cycle 15 together. Where are you up to with investigations? Is Thursday your initial or a hycosy? Sorry about being baby bombed at work too - what timing!

Congratulations Harriet! Wishing you a sticky bean 🌸

Hang in there pyjamas you are sounding so strong. If you need to have a cry go for it. I hope full af stays away but if not you will be okay.

Yes hep! Fabulous strong ladies all round

Still feeling crook today and woke up at 2am with intense lower abdominal pain, lasting about an hour. Feeling wiped out, no appetite at all still, tummy pain and back pain - for the third day now. Might try and see if I can get in at the doctors. Hope it's not gynae or ttc related 😕

Mrsbluebell17 · 07/02/2017 12:48

Hope you're feeling better soon jam. I definitely think you should see a doctor.

Pjs I have my fingers crossed for you, you're not out!!!

Skip - my testing buddy, I'm going absolutely insane symptom spotting. Just went in a supermarket and had such a hot flush I started sweating. Still some on and off cramps, funny taste in my mouth and no sign of AF. So desperate for this to be it!!!!! How are you feeling? It's so hard not to symptom spot. I think I'm 10dpo today, when would it show up on a test if I was? Is 12dpo ok? That will be Thursday so fingers crossed.

Harriet - Massive congrats. That's a great line. Keep positive, and good luck for the next 9 months x

Pyjamas81 · 07/02/2017 13:00

Ha ha hep - love that chant!

Thanks Jam and bluebell - this really is the hardest point out of the whole of Batshit Mental Week! No change - still slight pink CM when wiping. My head says 'you know what it is, you complete fool', my heart says 'what if...'. What a load of tedious boring bollocks.

sk1pper · 07/02/2017 13:05

Jam - what CD are you now? Sounds like a virus to be honest, especially if your back has been hurting but not sure why you are getting abdominal pain.

MrsBlue - I'm not gonna test now, just gonna wait for AF on Saturday. It's going to be tough. Thursday was going to be my test day but only with an FRER - do you have one of those?

Pyjamas - batshit mental week indeed!!!

Londonjam · 07/02/2017 13:09

I think it must be a virus skipper. I'm wiped out, no appetite, aching and light headed. No temperature. But really intense low abdo pain - wtf is that? I've had it before and my gynae mate said it could be a cyst. My uterus scan came up clear however Hmm. I've managed to get an appointment with the nurse practitioner anyway so will see what she says.