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Get Ready For Baby Challenge - Part 4

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HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 20/02/2017 08:05

The thread where it does exactly what it says on the tin! We are all either actively TTC or preparing ourselves for TTC - come join us! Big thanks to confused for getting the last two threads going!

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orangefolly · 28/02/2017 22:07

Fingers crossed for the morning, grumpy

Oh I am loving all the baby names! I have hardly let myself engage with it yet because I am just so scared I won't get pregnant that in my stupid brain I feel I'll jinx it (ridiculous, I know)

I am not getting on well with the OPKs. Two days of gradually darkening lines and now today it's back to hardly anything there. Have I missed my surge?? Ovia reckons I don't ovulate until Thursday. And I had a sneaky pee in a bottle at work today to test - the things we do to POAS!! Blush

MrsC2017 · 28/02/2017 22:14

Orange that happened to me and then lost got dark again very fast so keep going and see!

HeyJupiter · 28/02/2017 22:21

orange I'm the same..so scared won't ever get pregnant either. Ovia thinks I will ovulate Thursday too so fingers crossed we both get a peak OPK tomorrow :)

HbH04 · 28/02/2017 22:52

Lovely names wiggley you've got a bit of a french vibe going on!

I'm the same orange & jupiter , not seeing beyond conception at the moment!! Not allowing myself to consider names/buggies/nurseries etc til i know i need them!! (I'll probably regret this later as im sure nine months goes very quickly!)

Did anyone see 'The Replacement' ??
I think buzz mentioned it the other day? Was pretty dark and i cannot figure out who is mental! Recommeded Smile

MrsC2017 · 28/02/2017 22:54

Good luck for the morning grumpy and penguin 😘 love and baby dust guys xx

HeyJupiter · 28/02/2017 22:57

Forgot to say love the names Wiggley!

Hb feels like my body wouldn't even know how to get pregnant sometimes. We'll all get there though eventually I'm sure x

Good luck for tomorrow testers - fingers crossed!

HbH04 · 28/02/2017 23:04

What's weird is i saw my two besties at the weekend, they both have two kids each and neither of them knew ANYTHING about fertile week/CM/CDs/OPKs etc! I was schooling them (not that they need it obvs!). We were discussing whether its best to know nothing or everything!! Hmm

TheGrumpySquirrel · 01/03/2017 05:29

Paper white BFN Sad---- CD30 today
If still no AF by the weekend I'll test again. In the meantime I think I can have a small glass of wine tonight! FFS just want to know what's going on.

Good luck penguin

TheGrumpySquirrel · 01/03/2017 05:30

I think my brain just can't understand why it wouldn't have worked given all the DTD (and getting pregnant by accident at 18 last time!) Started to worry the pill has messed up ovulation.

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HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 01/03/2017 05:56

Awk grumpy - definitely have a small glass of wine. It won't make any impact at this stage and you could probably do with a treat.

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Wiggleyfingers · 01/03/2017 06:33

Don't worry Grumpy, I read somewhere that even if you do everything perfectly, we still only have a 60% chance of conceiving which is why it can take a couple of months. Don't assume something is wrong, although I know that's harder than it sounds. I'm not even trying yet and I've diagnosed myself with a thin uterine lining. Hmm enjoy your glass of wine tonight!

TheGrumpySquirrel · 01/03/2017 06:58

Thanks, I'm just in such a bad mood now. Probably PMT! Angry

DancingUnicorn · 01/03/2017 07:11

So sorry grumpy. It's so hard not knowing! Especially when squinters have got your hopes up!! Hope you have a good day and enjoy your work do tonight!

Mummyme87 · 01/03/2017 07:26

Sorry grumpy for the BFN. I know what you mean wondering why it didn't work this time when you did everything right. I'm wondering this 3 cycles down 😞 But as wiggley says, it's actually quite difficult to get pregnant.. it will happen though

I'm CD7.. will start OPKing today 😀

Tigger83 · 01/03/2017 07:26

Hi Jupiter I hardly had any ewcm last cycle that's why I ended up using the lube.

Loving all of the names that are coming out, can't even think that far ahead at the moment!
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Grumpy* sorry about your bfn Flowers

Mrs c you sound like you're on it!

Dancing try and keep positive I'm sure it's just our hormones going wild! Remember 1 more day along the road....

Penguin have you spoken to anyone about your anxiety? I found cbt helped me when I went through a tough patch and just having a good talk to someone impartial really helped me.

Well last night lots of vivid baby dreams which was lovely I'm starting to relax about everything a bit more which is helping. Just want to see the little one on the scan now... not long to wait!

Penguin27 · 01/03/2017 07:29

Sorry for your bfn Grumpy, I can totally understand your disappointment and frustration Sad Also a bfn for me!

Hb, I didn't see it but I've recorded it to watch this evening.

HbH04 · 01/03/2017 08:08

Aw sorry for BFNs penguin & grumpy

Like wiggley said, TTC is very mysterious & just because you do everything right doesnt always mean success - which is terrible for the control freaks amongst us 😳
FX for the next cycle (or a cheeky late BFP this time round!)

Redpony1 · 01/03/2017 09:23

Sorry for your BFN's Penguin & Grumpy Sad

Grumpy We are both recently post-pill & we know it could take months for cycles to correct themselves, it's just so hard waiting isn't it Sad

TheGrumpySquirrel · 01/03/2017 09:26

Thanks red I know this yet stupidly was optimistic because of getting AF only 35 days post pill I hoped I'd gone straight to regular!

Mummyme87 · 01/03/2017 09:30

Name wise,
Last time we like Jensen and Sebastian for boys (went with Sebastian) and girls Mila (like mila kunis), Anna and Isla.
It's bizarre how tastes change.
Currently I like Zachary and Ezra for a boy (DH doesn't like either and I think my family and friends would be a bit 🤔 With Ezra). Girls I love Edith - Edie for short and Anna

MrsC2017 · 01/03/2017 09:32

grumpy and penguin I'm sorry about BFN guys, as the girls have said even doing everything perfect there is still only a chance, I remember being so mad last cycle because I knew I had done everything at the right time and yet nothing! grumpy I know it's easy to imagine something is wrong but reality is its probably just a case of luck, have a glass of wine tonight, you deserve to relax. Be good to yourself and it will be your turn soon, and as soon as it is you'll forget the trying ever happened, keep positive, I know it's easier said than done xx

Redpony1 · 01/03/2017 09:59

Anyone seen Laura around?

MrsC2017 · 01/03/2017 10:03

red nope was just wondering yesterday where laura had gone Confused

xlaura · 01/03/2017 10:11

Redpony here I am!!! Grin I've been so busy and bogged down with work and then wedding plannning and sorting out this hen do I haven't had 2 mins spare. Sorry if you were worried..I've gone from one end of the spectrum to the other in a matter of 2 weeks.

Can one of you lovely ladies update me quickly..anymore bfp?? Please tell me yes..I'm approaching cd 21. I had severe cramping on Saturday to the point where I was holding my breath 😂 I've never had cramps in my life. AF is due on 12th march providing I go back to my 28 day cycle so god knows what's gonna happen with that one. Xxxx

MrsC2017 · 01/03/2017 11:14

Oh mummy I like Edith too!

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