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PMA Express to BFP Thread #5

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Hippychic79 · 11/04/2017 12:55

So we are rolling on to thread #five –
We are not giving up, our PMA is still alive.

Put pure and simply,
We want to have babies,
God, please help everyone of these lovely ladies.

We support each other,
We are funny and kind,
And we will not be giving up,
Until we see that thick BFP line.

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Hippychic79 · 27/04/2017 16:04

Moo Wowsers that's a lovely scan pic. #loveitloveitloveit

Magpie we're all rooting for you that it's IB xxx

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MissMagpie · 27/04/2017 16:18

Thanks Hippy.

I am trying to get the PMA going. Even if the worst has happened on this occasion, at least I know I can get pregnant. Which means I can do it again. Preferably next cycle!

Hoping my hormones won't be too messed up and slow things down...

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Hippychic79 · 27/04/2017 17:31

magpie fx this bean will stick. You have a ds as you recall haven't you ... your body knows what to do xxxx

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Hippychic79 · 27/04/2017 17:31

I meant as I recall sorry xxx

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MissMagpie · 27/04/2017 17:34

Yes I do Hippy. He is 2 and a half and hilarious and gorgeous - which helps in difficult times.

notparticularlypatient · 27/04/2017 18:35

Magpie I am sorry for what might not be happy news, although I keep my fingers tightly crossed for you until we know for sure either way. And as you say: at least you know it can happen! Give DS a huge squeeze, and do something nice for yourself!

And sarah so sorry for af, I hope it is not long until you get your well-deserved bfp, it sounds like it is overdue!

Ah, the contrasts on this thread, Moo, what a lovely scan picture, and so happy for you that all is fine!

Af has arrived here as well. Had cramping yesterday, so not surprised. But sad and gutted, I really hope I feel better tomorrow. I have the day off, so at least I don't need to go into work and pretend I'm fine. And now I'm on my way to the theater to watch a play with some close friends, and that is my pma for todaySmile

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Hippychic79 · 27/04/2017 18:47

magpie you give your ds a big hug and we will all keep everything crossed for you xxx

patient Flowers grrrrrrr so so so sorry about af ... when is she going to get the hint?! Enjoy the theatre and your day off ... big hugs 🤗 xxx

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ArchiesMamaBird · 27/04/2017 19:30

Moo that scan picture is so beautiful and made me well up! I remember being the same with DS, I had no symptoms leading up to my 12 week scan so I was convinced that they'd tell me that I'd imagined it all and wasn't actually pregnant. So I was shocked too! 🙈

Patient sorry that AF rocked up, enjoy your night and then get back on the PMA wagon tomorrow Flowers

Magpie Come on Baby Bean Magpie, hang in there. All your virtual MN aunties are behind you Smile

CakesALot · 27/04/2017 19:31

Ah sorry @notparticularlypatient. Enjoy you're evening though and your day off tomorrow. Some lovely time to treat yourself.

After a flurry of bfps we seem to be getting a flurry of unwelcome af. That can only mean a flurry of bfps to come soon though!

Apologies for the tmi but I'm cd9 and have noticed twice today rather substantial globs of ewcm. I do get a lot of it around ov and have known to have it from as early as cd8 but not this much I don't think. I do have a few boots opks in the cupboard. Worth a check do you think? Will dtd just in case anyway!

ArchiesMamaBird · 27/04/2017 19:54

Cakes I had EWCM for about 6 days before OV this month! In 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility' book she says to have sex every day that you have EWCM (or every other day but no less than this) Grin happy pumpage!!

sarahboro1 · 27/04/2017 19:58

Aww moo your scan is gorgeous!!! It must have been do lovely finally seeing the little one!! Have you and your dh named your bean yet??!!

Thank you for all your kind wishes, it really does help. She's a funny one this month, very light, brown sometimes too and barely any cramps which is so not like me!!! Oh well just more new symptoms to add to the list!!

Patient so sorry she's got you too but we get to be cycle buddies at least!! 💐

Magpie I have everything crossed for you still, have you done a test since she came?? I think I'd be tempted even though you've had a bleed?? Xx

ArchiesMamaBird · 27/04/2017 20:11

Sarah I hate it when AF throws a few new symptoms into the mix. Some months I have no CM in the lead up to her, sometimes I have loads. Some months I have no cramping at all, sometimes it's constant cramps all week for 7 days before. Sometimes AF is so heavy and sometimes it's really light to the point that I get my hopes up that it's an IB 🙈 she's such a friggin cowbag isn't she!! #throatpunchAF

Blondienut · 27/04/2017 20:22

Moo love the scan picture.

How is everyone?

Well I went to fertility clinic today and it went really well. Was so worried but they were very nice and it was all so efficient. Had bloods and I scan- I'm Day 10 and the nurse could see that I was about to ovulate - 'over the weekend' so I'll be busy!!! She also said that my ovaries looked like a 38yr olds ovaries (as I am38) and that she'd seen worse- so I am taking that as a positive! I have to go back in a month for a hycosy scan and dh for sperm sample. Consultant was lovely and he was very positive about our chances. If hycosy ok he will prob try me on clomid and was very adamant that we wouldn't hang around and get going on any treatment needed. Feel drained after it but positive all in all. I was so worried about my BMI (30 now but was 37!) but it was barely mentioned. I think I will sleep well tonight !!!!

Dollydaydream2829 · 27/04/2017 20:32

Awww congratulations moo - what a beautiful scan!! So happy for you, you guys must be on cloud 9! Are you telling everyone this week/doing a fb reveal?!
What's everyone's thoughts on fb announcements??
Making me so excited for my scan!

Sorry to hear that freakin' unwelcome witch has rocked up ladies! Keep your heads (and legs in the coming cycle) up and hopefully next month will be THE cycle.

Have you done another test magpie? or trying to hold off? Hope the bleeding has tailed off??

Glad your fertility clinic visit went well blondie - makes the whole daunting process a lot easier I'm sure if everyone is on board and helpful! FX for you!

sarahboro1 · 27/04/2017 20:40

What on earth does she think she's playing at Archie's??!! Does she know who she's messing with??!! #throatpunch #dontmesswithbellasgirlgang 😂

Blondie that's such good news your appointment went well, sounds really positive and fingers crossed it's the start of something good!! Xx

CakesALot · 27/04/2017 20:57

Thanks @ArchiesMamaBird! Currently lying on living room floor post-pumpage! Will be here again in a couple of days no doubt!! #theglamour

Sounds really positive @Blondienut and great they've got plans for you and you can get moving with them. Fx for you xx

I didn't want to do an fb reveal when we had DD, I'm not very active in there as it is! But DH wanted to so I let him post the scan pic. Was quite nice for it to come from him and for him to get some fuss and attention. My sister-in-law put the first pic of DD on fb before we had chance! Was too dopey and exhausted at the time to care but i was a bit miffed a few days later!!

BellaMoon · 27/04/2017 21:58

evening ladies

sorry not had the chance to scroll back on today's posts, will do tomorrow (mega tired, emosh and a little stressed with work)

BUT with regards to FB announcements, i found this and cannot wait to use it as mine #toofunny

catch up properly tomorrow. sending big love

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Moo31 · 27/04/2017 22:07

Haha Bella that's hilarious!

Thank you everyone :) you are all so lovely and I can't wait to see all your 12 week scan pics!!!

Re fb I'm scared to post on fb in case i jinx anything but oh mum is dying to tell the world she's going to be a granny so I might do at some point before she does! She's under strict instructions not to do / say anything via fb until I have got round everyone! Still friends to tell and some family - I have lots of weekend plans lined up as I want to tell people face to face.

Sarah - "bubble" seems to have stuck as he/she looks like they are in a bubble the sac ... I'm not sure how I feel about bubble lol must Google and get some better suggestions!

@Dolly - when is your 12 week scan? 8 weeks tomorrow since we got our bfps!

AmandaP86x · 27/04/2017 22:13

I love people's fb announcements some r very original but yeh I would be scared to like jinx myself I'm a pure freak though it's nice to tell people 😂

Dollydaydream2829 · 27/04/2017 22:33

I've always been firmly against posting on Facebook but the more I'm progressing, I'm thinking I might put something up. Not necessarily my scan photo or that but just something. Only once everyone knows though. The fear is someone else posting before I've had a chance to tell everyone important but most of my friends know my Facebook feelings....

I can't believe it's been 8weeks! Utter madness, it feels like that time has flown in but at the same time not? It's weird. I've got my scan on Tues! I'll be 12+2 if my dates measure correctly! I'm so excited. Your scan photo has made it seem so much more real!

BellaMoon · 28/04/2017 07:50

i always enjoy a photo, don't know if you've noticed (hardy har) and facebook is great for that. i don't really have people on my facebook that i don't talk to in real life. great for keeping family who are overseas in contact too so ill definitely be sharing scan pics or announcement pics. i very much resemble that monkey just now so feck knows what ill look like when i'm showing (just a bigger monkey duh!) #fattyboomboom

ITS FRI-YAY woo hoo, freaking weekend ladeeeez 😘😘

loababy · 28/04/2017 10:58

Aww @moo that is lovely and so exciting too! :)

youngmummy3105 · 28/04/2017 14:47

Can I join? I'm on cycle 3 day 4 and AF has just finished this morning! X

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Hippychic79 · 28/04/2017 14:55

blondie glad you're feeling positive :)) happy weekend pumpage ... I'm 38 too so intrigued to know what age my ovaries are ... hoping they're the same age as I am in my head ... 21 :))) lol
Welcome youngmummy to the Pma to bfp train .... glad to hear af has left ... the Pma can now start to rise before you head into fw .... what are your plans for this cycle? Are you using opks? Or you going for the chilled approach?

Sorry - it's just a quick post from me ... got to go to my acupuncture appointment...

Have a lovely bank holiday week end ladies ... anyone got any exciting plans?
Xxx

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youngmummy3105 · 28/04/2017 15:11

Hippy it is my first cycle trying to use OPKs. I have ordered some online and they arrived this morning! When is the best time to test for the first time? X