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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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passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 14:49

Nope haven't been on BC since I was 16, which is 11 years ago so no excuses there!!

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 14:55

Haha. Was that mild sarcasm pass? Wink

At least I know sore boobs are not a symptom, as it would be impossible to be pregnant right now! Never trust the boobs!

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 15:01

I need to remember that myself, I do have a habit of staring at them longingly in the mirror after a shower hoping I can see even the teensiest vein or darkening in my areola 😂😂 so ridiculous but I can't stop myself

Miranda234 · 15/02/2017 15:27

Haha I'm with you on that one pass. I even considered googling 'itchy left boob' as a symptom yesterday Blush

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 15:36

I don't even want to reveal the things I type in to google, it's cringeworthy beyond words haha!

HepKestrel · 15/02/2017 15:42

i think i once googled "warm foot" Blush

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 15:47

If my google history went public...well I'd probably be in a mental hospital!

Speaking of feet, how is your foot Hep? Recovered?

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 16:01

Haha flash me too in the google history!

Yeh if sore boobs was a preggo sign I'd have a small tribe by now Grin

macsworth · 15/02/2017 16:57

Definitely about the boobs! They are sneaky little buggers!! Always a bit sore but never the same level of soreness. Last month mildly tender, this month stabbing and stinging!

My DH went on the computer after I'd googled "DPO 8 CM pregnant" and he completely freaked as he thought it was something to do with 8 centimetres up my vag. I don't think explaining the actual definition helped at all!

Sorry Miranda. Your PMA is brill 💐👍🏼

Kaydee2017 · 15/02/2017 17:25

Sorry Miranda Flowers

LSFX Tonks & flash Grin

Macs I just laughed out loud at 8 CM on the train, people are looking at me now Blush

I'm rather excited for what Dr Google will tell me this TWW - despite being on cycle 3 now I've never actually thought I was in with a shot the first two after just coming off the pill first cycle & family disaster sabotage for cycle 2's FW - oh the fun I'll have after next week Hmm

Kaydee2017 · 15/02/2017 17:26

Also, my boobs don't do anything, ever Envy

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 17:54

Flash yes I've thought that too! It's quite incredible really. All these amazing things going on in your body. Egg released and hormones swing into action. An everyday miracle really.

Passme god yes to staring at the boobs in the mirror. I do this every single month Blush

Hahahha and the google searches!! Yes I'd definitely be sectioned if mine got out 😂😂

Macs I just properly laughed out loud at your post about 8cm 😂😂😂 that's so funny!

Kaydee lsfx!

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 18:08

So relieved to know I'm not the only one staring at my boobs most days Grin

CarleyColie · 15/02/2017 18:27

Congratulations Claire!! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy Flowers

Sorry Miranda & Hep Flowers

Pass your areola comment made me laugh.. as this was me a couple of weeks ago Blush have never paid so much attention to my boobs!

Ahaha Mac your poor DH must have gotten a surprise when he went onto the computer!

FX for you Kaydee, look forward to hearing about all your symptoms Grin

CD11 here and back on the OPK's. Faint line today which is the same as last cycle, so hoping for a positive one in the next couple of days. Nice to be POAS again!

Kathrino · 15/02/2017 19:03

Don't worry kaydee, my boobs don't do anything either! I don't know what I'd do if they did start to hurt or look different, freak out probably...

Macs, the 8 cm made me laugh so much. It's such a foreign world to the men in our lives isn't it? Glad to hear your brother is doing better too and I hope he's home for his birthday next month.

Miranda, sorry about AF. I've had a couple of months of cramping throughout the TWW. Such a pain isn't it?! LSFX for your next cycle.

Good luck for the TWW Flash, I hope it passes quickly!

Nothing much to report here. The calm before the storm in many ways!

glitteryvibes · 15/02/2017 19:48

Wow this thread moves fast! Congrats claire

Talking of boobs I have just one sore book, think I am 7dpo, but just the one hurts, doesn't usually happen but does occasionally so not reading much into it. My app says 6 days until preg test which is one day before I'm due but thinking if I ovulated 2-3 days earlier my cycle could be as short as 23 days and if that's the case in due Sunday, hoping not and just hoping for a longer luteal phase....

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 20:20

Fx for a nice long LP glittery re boobidge last month they ached like hell from
OV to AF this month I can feel the ache coming on had weird sharp twinges in the left one as well but yes not trying to read too much into it!!! Can't help noticing though oh and I love checking them out on the mirror too haha

Gaelach · 15/02/2017 20:30

Why have I never stared at my boobs before now?! Didn't even know that was a thing! Brilliant, one more way to torture myself Grin

Congrats Claire! Star

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 20:44

Keep up Gaelach 🙄

HepKestrel · 15/02/2017 20:48

Does anyone else find they need a bigger bra for when AF comes calling?

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 21:24

hep possibly but I like the actual cleavage I get for a change so force those baby's in lol

Pyjamas81 · 15/02/2017 21:28

Loving all the comedy google searches 😂

Am battling the lurgy 🤧😷🤒 Think I'll stay home tomorrow.

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 21:30

Hep my boobs definitely swell with the progesterone. My bra leaves lines on them in the last week of my cycle

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 21:31

Good idea pyjamas feel better soon

Pugmummy87 · 15/02/2017 22:08

I get such sore/sensitive Nipples after ovulation. Boobs also feel heavier too. Thanks for that progesterone!

Congratulations claire!!! Fx for a sticky bean!