Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Thread 8

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Here comes the thread, you know what to do!

Couldn't wait til tomorrow...

Congratulations haribo no mistaking that!

Wow haribo!! That's so good and not fmu! How are you feeling?! Congrats!

Congrats haribo no denying when it's there in writing!

Oh god guys major emotional rollercoaster watching one born. I'm a mess 😂😂 but to summarise my emotions- what if I can't push it out 😱

Fab haribo congratulations!!

otters I'm CD16, 2dpo, I have 26day cycles on average, 12day LP.. although I ovulated on CD13 this month.
Had some more ewcm this evening, cervix is high firm and closed so not fertile. Weird

Wooo go haribo

Haha buzz I'm catching up too...only on episode 2. Hope you enjoyed the Chinese... Got my pjs, wine, dark choc and snuggled up on the couch!! Heaven!

jupiter I did have to talk but only 5 mins at the end...Last time I had to do it I had put a slide in my presentation with a picture on to test it but forgot to delete the slide before the actual thing and ended up showing a room full of people in a lecture theatre a picture of my feet from the couch in my sleepy socks!!!!!

Thanks everyone! I'm in shock tbh! First cycle trying, was not expecting it to happen. We're very lucky indeed. Just hoping luck stays with us as unfortunately hearing lots of bad news atm.

Lots of baby dust to all, especially those testing next week xx

That's so funny Seven Glad you didn't have to chat for too long today! Must be nerve wracking!!

God Buzz I absolutely couldnt watch One Born! Enjoying ignorance!

Everything crossed for you Mummy & our other TWWers! I wonder if we're on to new years babies now??

Yes hb if I caught this month I would be due around 18th January

Haha seven that is brilliant! I bet you got a few giggles!

I cried at this weeks obem, can't imagine what it's like to watch it when you are expecting!

Fx it's a sticky bean haribo. How many DPO were you when you tested? Do you have any symptoms yet?

if I caught I'd be the 12th Jan, so close to mummy, although not feeling very hopeful that it's been a successful cycle.

Congrats haribo exciting news!

Fx for this cycle young. Sorry AF got you

mummy that is weird but apparently you can also get ewcm post ovulation and it's a sign that you ovulated ? I'm not sure if it's true.

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend everyone. We are off to Italy tomorrow for a much needed break and to celebrate DH birthday. Will try to check in when I can and send you some sunshine and a lovely pic of the coast

Congrats haribo!

Mummy I've got everything crossed for you this cycle!

I did NCT last time (actually maybe it was the NHS one I can't remember). Was not planning to bother this time but maybe it is good to make local friends who will have their babies at a similar time.

Well we tried to surf, it was quite calm at first (see pic) but when we returned with our hire boards the waves were so strong it was so scary! My sister did better than me but I got put off because I smashed my toe on a rock and I think it's broken 🙈 just a little one though so I can still walk.. FFS!

After surfing we got our taxi to LA proper, we are now in a hotel on the beach in Santa Monica - the hotel isn't as nice as the countryside one but hey, right on the beach. Had a nice lunch in the sun, toe is sore but not too bad. We are going to have a quiet one tonight then explore SM and Venice beach at the weekend. Monday is not a bank holiday over here so I have lots of meetings - boo! Although I've basically done no work today so..

Otters enjoy your mini break! I love Italy 🇮🇹

Seven and buzz your evenings sounds so cosy and lovely! I'm knackered - trying to get some energy to go out for dinner later! Still no nausea though woop!

Oo, grumpy the toe looks really sore. :( But the sunshine looks amazing! Hope you enjoy dinner and a good couple of days before having to work again Monday. (Sucks!)

Jeez grumpy that looks sore... this is why i only ever lounge on a beach!! None of this extreme sport!! I did look at the pic before reading and thought you were showing us a mani pedi... didn't even notice the angry toe!! Hope the rest of the weekend is fun & injury free!

Have an amazing time in Italy otters whereabouts are you off to?

Gotta work today 🙄 Why do i do this to myself!

Told two of my besties last night (in case i need to sack off the party probs will ) they were super excited, and asked lots of questions that only people who have done it before would! Good to have them onboard!

Haha Hb I also thought that grumpy was showing us she had found somewhere who would do shellac on pregnant ladies. Wow grumpy that does look painful. Have a nice weekend in LA hobbling about and exploring.

Italy sounds lovely otters and a great distraction from the TWW.

That's sucks that your working Hb, but nice that a couple of your friends know about baby Hb.

I am going to enjoy my first day off after working 12 days in a row. Back in on Monday though for more torture. I usually love my job but having the pressure of set up and testing of this new system has had me totally stressed out.

Ouch grumpy that looks sore! Sounds like you're having an amazing time though! Hope you don't have to work too hard!

hb sorry you have to work today :(

jb that is brutal!! Enjoy these days off for sure!

otters enjoy Italy! A well deserved break after a shit few weeks you've had. Forget TTC and enjoy the pizza and ice cream 😋

Ouch Grumpy that looks really sore! At least you had had a pedi though

JB hope you have a relaxing couple of days.

otters I'm so jealous. Love Italy! Sounds perfect.

Nothing much to report here, still waiting for af. If I ovulated when I thought I did, then I'm 10dpo so should be due to come on on Weds.

Hello lovelies!
Didn't make it to snowdon today as the weather didn't look too good this morning but as it happens it's really sunny now. We went shopping instead!
Bought one of those really soft massive blankets from dunelm. It's the best!!
Gonna finish my quilt this afternoon too so quite a productive day.

Have a fabulous time in Italy otters

Hope your toe feels better today Grumpy there's no way you'd catch me surfing. I'd be with Hb on the beach!! Your nails do look nice tho!

Have a good rest Jb and fingers crossed your af shows up on time para xx

Oooh and Hb you'll be pleased to know we got a humping in this morning. Gonna do an opk later. Fingers crossed I'm heading towards ov now it's CD 20!!

AND..Just treated myself to some magic lube for when my fw arrives... Getting delivered tomorrow 😂

Ahh it got worse last night, this is it this morning - debating getting medical attention but what would they even do? Gonna take it easy today and limit the amount of walking. Kind of annoying! Hope it gets better from here...

Oh grumpy that looks very painful! I wouldn't bother getting medical attention, it will cost a fortune and at most they'll strap it up. Just take a load of painkillers and try to keep your weight off it. Hope you're enjoying your trip despite the toe!

Well done on the humping seven, good practice for your fw

Enjoy your holiday to Italy otters, I'm very jealous!

Keeping my fx for you para and mummy!!

Congratulations haribo!

Hi girls!
grumpy ouchies, the inconvenience of not being able to pop a few neurofen! Hopefully it gets better, can you use a plaster to stick it to the toe beside it for support?
otters enjoy Italy! How fabulous!! Glad bloods came up a bit, def a positive sign!
haribo congrats to you!!
seven eek well done on dtd and hopefully ov shows up soon! Enjoy the magic lube!
para and mummy keeping n everything crossed for u guys!!
hb glad u told some supportive friends! It's lovely to have people who know what it's like!
jb enjoy the day off and rest up after that bumper working week!
buzz one born was so emosh this week!!! And don't worry, one way or another it has to come out!!

Spent 3 and a half hours getting hair coloured and cut this afternoon, I wish it could be done in ten minutes!! Anyway I got a restyle and cut up my hair to a longish bob!