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Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber

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AlexiaB · 13/02/2017 22:34

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 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!

Here's our Grad's Thread. 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 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber
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MouseLove · 14/02/2017 19:42

CAKE!!!!
I'm so full after fajitas that I can't fit any in. Maybe later. I've had a dull belly ache all day and it's gone now so may as well feel sick! 🎂🍰🍫

Kwick is spending some time at her mums and is keeping in good spirits, ill let her know you're all asking about her, she's probably lurking and will appreciate all the lovely messages. (Xxx)

sk1pper · 14/02/2017 19:53

Thanks for the update Mouse - I'm glad she's okay...well as good as she can be considering. Glad she's got a very supportive mummy to look after her.

WingingIt83 · 14/02/2017 20:27

Hi all, I'm a bit sporadic st the mo as having a relaxed cycle so trying not to stalk MN quite so much.

WingingIt
Age 33
Cycle 12 cd19
Not so much of a sniff of a bfp

Someone talk me down from writing off this cycle. .... really feeling the hormone slump already - am I right to assume I'm out, as surely if you catch your body should send you up with lots of happy hormones, not keep down in the dumps. Sad

Eva30 · 14/02/2017 21:14

Hi all
alexia thanks for new thread, love the picture!
Eva
Age 30
Cycle 10
Cd31 (soon to be cd1 cycle 11 - had bfns and think she's on her way)
mouse nice to see you and that cake, wow!!
Sorry to hear about the losses for quite a few on this thread xx
I struggle to keep up with this fast moving thread but I'm always lurking!Grin

glitteryvibes · 14/02/2017 22:05

Hey all,
Age 27
Cycle 2
Cd 19
Due around 22nd feb, but I think I might have ovulated 2 days earlier so possibly could come before?? But with only 2 cycles of opks I actually have no idea, cycles have been between 25-28 days but mostly 26 days for last 2 years so 22nd is based on 26 days.

tuxie11 · 14/02/2017 22:23

Hi all

so many TTC #1 threads!

26
Cycle 1
CD20

Think I Ov on CD15 so think I'm due on 23rd feb. Not been doing OPK as I didn't know it was a thing until a week ago!

sk1pper · 14/02/2017 22:27

Winging - I wouldn't go by your mood/emotion. Hormones stay roughly the same until a day before AF, then you get the hormone shift if not pg. fx to you

Welcome glittery and tuxie!

88claire · 15/02/2017 05:54

Hello ladies,

I have said this on other threads but I wanted to let you know I got my BFP this morning. It's very early as either my digital expired (displayed not pregnant in about 40 seconds) but my FRER and clearblue plus are obviously positive.

I just wanted to say thanks so much for all your support. It's been amazing over the last 8 weeks or so.

I will be watching quietly for some BFPS!!

Miranda234 · 15/02/2017 06:29

Aw congratulations claire! Smile

HepKestrel · 15/02/2017 07:06

Congratulations Claire!

First signs (pink) of AF arriving right on schedule. And oh has just asked me to buy a congratulations card for his cousins new arrival.....

Pyjamas81 · 15/02/2017 07:20

Congrats Claire!!!

Bah to first signs of AF hep 🙁

Hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day! Me and DH had a chilled one - just cards and I got some nice 🌹. It's my birthday next month and our anniversary the month after so we agreed not to do too much on Valentine's Day! Dtd last night so we're on schedule - FW kicks off on Friday so we're going to have a break until then - don't want to tire out too early! Then it's every other day again.

I'm coming down with a cold though - nooooooo!

Glad kwick is doing as ok as can be expected - if you read this kwick, you're in my thoughts xxx

Miranda234 · 15/02/2017 07:21

Aw so sorry hep Flowers.

Kaydee2017 · 15/02/2017 07:23

Congratulations Claire Smile

DH was out with a friend who is just splitting up from his wife last night, so we did cards, he got me some chocs, and then I promptly sat & ate them after he'd gone out - who says romance is dead? Grin

Kaydee2017 · 15/02/2017 07:23

Sorry hep FlowersFlowers

sk1pper · 15/02/2017 07:32

Congratulations claire!

And I'm sorry Hep Flowers - that damn witch!

Poppet8583 · 15/02/2017 07:49

Congrats Claire! Sorry for AF Hep.

I've joined the grads thread but will probably lurk on here to see how you're all getting on. Keeping everything crossed that you get your very well deserved BFPs soon.

Thank you for welcoming to this thread, you're all so lovely and helpful x

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 08:28

Sorry hep ☹️** hope you're alright

Congratulations Claire!

That's sweet of your DH being there for his friend on valentines kaydee

We had a lovely evening out together and had a really fun conversation about all the places we want to explore in the world. Maybe there's a plan B if babies don't come! We're on track with EOD though and it's quite nice thinking I don't have to do it tonight.

Kathrino · 15/02/2017 08:39

Congratulations Claire, wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months.

Hep, so sorry about AF. Hope you're doing okay Flowers

Welcome tuxie, I hope your stay with us is short.

Your DH sounds lovely kaydee!

We also had a nice chilled V Day. Like pyjamas, fertile week doesn't start for a few days so nice to DTD without that pressure. One glass of vino and I'm feeling a bit ropey though, am I getting old?!

Kaydee2017 · 15/02/2017 08:42

They have been friends since school & it's all been a bit sudden, details are a bit sketchy but it's all her from what I can tell so DHs friend is struggling - DH was only their best man in June Sad

sk1pper · 15/02/2017 08:42

Kath - your body just isn't used to processing alcohol anymore because of how good you are being. I'm the same with one glass of wine... feel like I've drank a bottle.

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 08:45

Poor guy kaydee bet it's making your DH feel grateful for having you

Kath I'm so glad you said that, I feel like I'm going to vomit on the bus I feel so hungover. I had two glasses of wine last night 😳😳😳

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 09:17

Congrats Claire!
Welcome Tuxie and Glittery!

Sorry about AF Hep. Make sure you plan for something really fun/relaxing/non-ttc related over the next few days/weekend. And eurgh to card buying.

We saw our friends and their baby at the weekend and I was fine until they started saying how they did that 'what size is your baby' app and then inside I crumbled, because I did that too, I just only made it to blueberry.

Good luck for anyone gearing up for FW. I think last night was probably my day of fertile CM and we DTD. So, DTD on Sunday and yesterday and will try and have one last go tonight just in case. Had OV pains yesterday, and pink discharge after DTD, which apparently is a sign of ovulation so that's good. So after tonight I'm LXFX until 26th!

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 09:19

Hooray claire exciting times yay!

Meh sorry hep that really sucks butt Flowers

kath I'm the same. One glass of fizz last night led to lovely acid reflux and feeling off today. Oh and a random spike in my temp chart, well not so random as most of my chart is random! Bleurgh don't want to go into this meeting now just want to go home and curl up and feel icky...

Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber
Kathrino · 15/02/2017 09:38

It's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who seems to have lost their tolerance for booze. I think we should all go and lie in a darkened room for a while...DH suggested we share a bottle of wine last night, don't think I'd have made it out of bed if we did!

Good timing Flash, keeping everything crossed for you and I'm so sorry that you had a hard time with your friends at the weekend. That must have been so difficult for you Flowers

Also sending lots of love to kwick if she's reading. Thinking of you.

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 09:47

Exactly the same as us kath - DH was all for getting a bottle of wine. Thank god we didn't !

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