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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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MouseLove · 09/02/2017 19:08

Kwick hunny I think that's a good idea about contacting EPU. Honestly, don't be a champ, I wouldn't wish the natural way for you if you have the option. Thankfully I was lucky about catching baby so that I could send for testing. Of course they won't tell me any results but your care might if you are private? It also gives you the option of a resting place. Sad I know, but this has helped me loads. Have a good cry with your mum. Mine won dramatic awards at EPU when I had my scan. (She came with me rather than DH) and sobbed more than me.

London I'm carrying on with the same meds as I was taking the last few weeks. They are safe to take in the first trimester too so I'm hoping that they keep me on the right path and a normal result in 2 months. I'm really motivated to losing some more weight and getting healthier in the meantime. Of course I can't really do that while I'm recovering, which is my excuse for the pizza on my lap. 🍕

Ladies. I'm leaving the house. Apart from hospital this is the first time since last Tuesday. I'm going to the cinema. And I'm going to have a damn ice cream. 🍦

Macs where can I find this parking thread. I damn well love them.

HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 19:43

Glad your doing ok mouse enjoy the ice cream.

InspectorPenguin · 09/02/2017 20:02

Oh you lovely lovely ladies, what a sad patch our thread is going through Sad

I popped on for a mammoth update read after being on holiday and a busy work trip to the US and I just want to hug you all!

Kwick, I don't have the words to say how sorry and saddened I am to read your news. Like others have said I wish I could give you some real life support and not just words on a page :(

You are an inspiration to all of us and have been there through so many of our struggles and successes that it just feels extra cruel that this wasn't your time.

I know you'll cope admirably because you are damn near Wonderwoman and the karmic universe owes you big time, but this must be so, so hard. We're all here xx

Mouse, incredibly sorry to see your news too Flowers It sounds like you have great family support and I am pleased to read you're heading into the outside world tonight. Be gentle to yourself X

And those of you who are still battling with yet another dud cycle I want to hug you too! Jem, Alexia, Pyjamas, Sk1pper you are all in my thoughts. Sorry, there are lots more people I haven't name checked there - I've been AWOL too long and my memory is terrible.

I'm feeling unusually emotional about the recent updates today - must be because I've got a crappy cold (probably courtesy of the long haul flight last week).

Nothing to update here really. I've hit the 12 month milestone and I'm just carrying on with the fuck-it plan and trying not to engage with anything TTC related in the day to day. Maybe that's why I'm so sad today; I'd forgotten how hard it is for so many of us.

I think I'm beginning the TWW based on average cycles but am enjoying a (probably ill advised) hot bath as I was feeling so cold and poorly beforehand. It's lovely and has defrosted my fingers and toes very nicely.

I have a very quiet weekend coming up so I'll be checking in on you all a bit more than lately.

Don't forget the optimism we had just a few weeks ago: 2017 will be the year! The last few weeks are utterly unrelated to what will happen in the next 11 months and we are all that bit closer to our happy future.

On a more positive note, so lovely to see the grads doing well and still stopping by Smile Please don't go yet!

Happiness to you all very soon xx

CarleyColie · 09/02/2017 21:39

Alexia I will almost definitely need some of your charting expertise once I get started! Have been reading up on the basics to try and get clued up. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to yooou! Cake

It certainly does go slowly Kathrino, TTC seems to be a constant waiting game! Although I'm sure it's all worth it in the end.

Kwick I am so, so sorry Flowers thoughts are with you, it's just so unfair. x

Sorry mouse, must be hard to deal with but you sound positive and it will all be worth it in the end Flowers Take care of yourself.

Congrats on the BFP's Colour and Harriet!

sk1pper · 09/02/2017 21:43

Lovely to hear from you Penguin - and you're right, 2017 will be the year for us all. I just wish I had a crystal ball so I could work out exactly when. Sorry you've hit the 12 month mark, I found that one pretty tough and I'm sorry to say it doesn't get any easier. I'm terrified of hitting August because that will be my 2 year milestone and they say most couples conceive within 2 years. On the flip side, I should be pregnant by August I guess! Glad you are sticking around for a bit xx

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 23:08

Lying in bed trying to stay calm.... still no AF but now I've got a on/off stabbing pain in my groin. Just one side. Not overly painful but uncomfortable. Don't know what's going on but I am really anxious tonight and stressing.

SmittenPears · 10/02/2017 05:45

kwick Flowers Flowers Cake Gin

Mouse so genuinely sorry. As Inigo Montoya once said, "I hate waiting."

Love the Evita reference a few pages back btw. "Don't cry for me, Mumsnetiiiina...."

SmittenPears · 10/02/2017 05:56

PS, if we're looking for the bright side of things, what are folks doing for Valentine's Day, if anything? I'm going to make my grandmother's Italian spaghetti and meatballs for DH, and Tuesday will still be pre-O so Wine for me! Grin

(Or, if it will feel better to lay out all the reasons Valentine's is shit, do that!)

(...more properly "Italian" in scare quotes, as my grandmother was not, in fact, Italian.)

HepKestrel · 10/02/2017 07:03

Lsfx for implantation twinges bluebell

Starmist · 10/02/2017 07:12

Kwick don't apologise, the only reason we are so sad to hear your news is because we are so rooting for you & we feel like we're on this journey right there with you. As others have said you are amazing, you're the heart of this thread. You will get there lovey xxx

Jam I freaking love hot cross buns!

Mouse hope you enjoyed cinema & ice cream xx

Alexia thanks hun. Hope you had a good birthday.

Inspector glad to hear from you, was worried. Hope your cold gets better soon. Yes absolutely, 2017 WILL be the year, hold tight xx

Starmist · 10/02/2017 07:27

Jam I forgot to ask you a crucial question... do you toast them or eat them cold?

sk1pper · 10/02/2017 07:32

CD1 of cycle 19 Sad

88claire · 10/02/2017 07:34

Sorry sk1pper Flowers

macsworth · 10/02/2017 08:19

Oh skipper I'm so sorry.

mouse here's the link. I hope it brings smile to your face. I had no idea parking threads were a thing
http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/amiibeingunreasonable/2848553-To-cause-a-row-with-the-neighbour-over-parking

What a sad rough patch this thread is going through. 💐 to everyone

Mrsbluebell17 · 10/02/2017 08:27

CD1 here too 💔

Mrsbluebell17 · 10/02/2017 08:27

So sorry skip. I was routing for you.

Londonjam · 10/02/2017 08:28

Hello inspector good to see you, glad you've had a good break. Hitting the 12 month mark sucks hey? Have you thought anymore about pulling the IVF trigger?

Thinking of you today kwick I'm sure they will take very good care of you at EPU. We are spiritually holding your hand.

Smitten gmas meatballs sound great ! Can I come? We've booked our fave Tapas place - the two stools at the end of the bar is our usual to have meat cheese and vino. Nothing fancy but we just love it there.

Sorry skipper ☹️** hope you're okay love. Hope this was a practise run for your clean pipes and next month you'll catch it.

Starmist ooh good question! If they're really fresh and good quality e.g. M&S then I quite like them just cold. A day or so later and they go in the toaster! God I want one now

sk1pper · 10/02/2017 08:30

Sorry for you too MrsBlue xx

Thanks Jam

HepKestrel · 10/02/2017 08:32

Flowers skipper and bluebell.

to those enjoying the parking threads, read the original penguin bollard one in classics.

Londonjam · 10/02/2017 08:35

Sorry bluebell I missed your post, hope you're okay it totally sucks ☹️🌷🌸

Kathrino · 10/02/2017 08:50

I'm so sorry sk1pper and bluebell. I was rooting for both of you Flowers

Miranda234 · 10/02/2017 09:37

So sorry sk1pper and bluebell FlowersFlowers

Kaydee2017 · 10/02/2017 10:10

So sorry skipper & bluebell Sad

Thinking of you kwick Flowers

Pyjamas81 · 10/02/2017 10:46

So sorry skipper and bluebell - I was really rooting for you both. This TTC business is so so hard 💐💐

Still thinking of you kwick and mouse x

I took a bit of time out yesterday and feel a lot better today. Went to the cinema with DH (trainspotting 2 is phenomenal by the way) and had a couple of beers. We're both going to cut down on the booze and get healthier and I'm not temping or using opks this cycle as I really need to just chill out. I think the dtd several days in a row is actually hindering us and the only way of avoiding that is by ditching the opks. It's hard as I'm torn between that and wanting to know exactly when the right day might be, but I just don't think I can take another month of the same kind of stress.

Loving the positive thinking - I'm definitely thankful for my DH, my lovely home, my family and my career. I'm also welcoming another month as a chance to get a few extra pounds off!

HepKestrel · 10/02/2017 10:49

ok, I was not in a happy place yesterday.

Here goes.

I am healthy and have 5 toes which are not bruised. I will get back to my running next week (swelling almost gone). I have a nice home and neglected garden. I have a lovely OH.

Work is getting better. Finances are starting to look healthy again (after new kitchen and christmas).
We have just made some fun travel plans (short break).
GrumpyGeriatricCat is still doing well (though a little weight loss - waiting for blood test results).

I intend to have a nice weekend with a little decluttering of the attic, and teaching myself crochet in front of a nice toasty fire.