The 2ww Symptom Spotting continues....

[Bucky2007]

Hey girls as we are about to get thrown out of our thread I have started a new one so we can continue manically looking for EWCM, sore (.)(.)s and orange feet whilst chanting 'in with love, out with BFNs'.

Come on over/in

I'm feeling crap today too. Heres my self absorbed post:

DP went out last night and whilst I don't know that he was flirty with other women I do know he has a lot of female friends none of whomb I've met. DP and I don't go out drinking together mainly because I'm a homebody and Im not a big drinker especially now that were ttc. Not just that but his friends aren't my kind of people.

Whilst to my knowledge nothing has happened and I don't think it would I feel very hormonal and insecure today and want to have a go at DP for having so many bloddy female friends when I'm at home feeling fat and unattractive on my own while he's out drinking. I'm having one of those days where he can't say anything right and everything he does points to him taking me for granted. I want to go home and sulk but instead I'm at work and when I finish I have to go and do the food shopping then clean our disgusting pit of a house before I can sulk meanwhile DP hangs out at the garage fixing his stupid bloody car...

Rant over sorry everyone.

PS pixie is bright red in the face and is stomping her little pointed toed shoes, you know the pair, the ones with the bells on. I am in grave danger of throwing a full on tantrum without due cause..is this a criminal offence?

I forgot to mention I haven't acctually seen DP awake yet this morning all of this rage is completley unprovoked. Yes I am a physco Now I just feel guilty for being angry at a sleeping man...!? I hate hormones I hate hormones

Oh dear what a lot of people out there.

Digitalgirl Sorry BFN. ANy signs of TEW yet or is there still hope?

madoldbird Sorry for BFN You are intitled to be whingey if you want! I get symptoms which make me be hopeful to be PG when AF due but they can be so similar to PMS sometimes!

Bucky Why have you moved around so often? I'm sorry to hear you don't have any RL friend close by to confide in but we are always here for you. Hope you feel better soon.

Pixie04 Recently posted here (think it was to FS) that I'm insecure and my mind can go mad. I only got married to DH last December and since then I'm so much better (even though we lived together 3 yrs and have 1 DD) but before that I would suspect the worst and imagine all sorts of things which were probably even a dream by his standards

Hope you all start to feel better soon.

Pixie04 forgot to say as DP was out last night and you are now working and doing a food shop perhaps he could do the cleaning?

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Pixie your mood is exactly the mood I am in. Except my DP is obsessed with motorbikes not cars and I am really resentful about not being able to go out drinking although obviously I want a DC more. Sorry I was so miserable earlier and it was all about me. I feel so much better knowing i at least have virtual friends . Hey pixie, maybe its a symptom, maybe we are hormonal because there is a little bitty teeny weeny bean in there...

07MTW It just happened that I moved around. My parents divorced we moved. My mum got a new job we moved. My mum remarried we emigrated, I came back to go to school so moved, I left school and went to university and moved, I met boyfriend and moved to different area.etc etc it goes on...

Oh dear, poor pixie fairy is flying around your head sprinkling sparkly happy dust^
I too can be very resentful of DH if he has had a night out and is then left in his lazy pit whilst I have to go to work, admittedly it has been a while, but I remember it well. I think that is pos where most of your resentments come from?
That and having to clean the house, after a days work, whilst he plays with cars. DH hates it when I say he is playing, 'would you rather the garage bill, fairy?'
Blah bla, it's all fun and games to him

I am sure he can be trusted though? I hope so, but can't comment on it.

I was feeling that I was being taken for granted this weekend too, what with his late night on Friday, he wanted to go for an hour on sat (but changed his mind, only cos he was too lazy though OK, to be fair to him it was cos he wanted to spend time with DD and I) But then he wanted to go this afternoon too. Which would have been fine, he norm goes when DD is sleepin, but she did not sleep long today. I was well gutted, I was looking forward to a nice bath. But he wanted to go to the pub anyway and leave me dealing with DD. So I wouldn't get my bath but he was still gonna go for his pint anyway?
Arguments Discussions ensued and we agreed he would go but then, as soon as he got back, I was upstairs for my bath. No if buts or maybes.
To his credit, DD was fed and in her bed clothes before I took over so he can watch topgear.

So not a bad day in the end

what a ramble!!

I hope your DH has made it up to you when you got home pixie
Perhaps you should have an argument discussion, telling him about your fears?

Awwww, its been a rough old day in the 2WW thread today, how is everyone feeling this evening?

Madoldbird sorry to hear about bfn followed by af - double bugger.

Bucky - surely you don't have time for a hobby with MN to keep you occupied?! Have you thought about doing a course or something? I did one a few years ago in photography and loved it - it sounds like you enjoy being outside so you should do something connected. How about volunteer work of some description? Like helping out at a nearby nature reserve or something? Sorry, prob nothing helpful in there at all (as I don't really know you!) but just trying to suggest some things.

Fairy sounds like DH came good in the end - I quite often have arguments discussions with my DH - sadly I'm a bit spoilt as I generally get my own way with him (I think more for an easy life on his part!!!)

Shrek hows the jam??

I'm still suffering from af style cramps, sore boobs (altho not as sore as a few days ago ) and the need to eat everything in sight! Am pretty sure af will turn up soon. BFN this morning so rapidly losing hope for this month.

Oh FS you do make me I like your rambling . Sounds like you and DH got a great compromise today.

Bucky I see how you've moved around now. I met a lady at toddler group who's husband is in the armed forces and she moves every 3 years. She's a lovely lady but I doubt if we'll keep in touch when she's gone as havent got to know each other that well. She's expecing her 3rd DD any day now, I don't know how she does it as her family live far away aswell. Do you think you'll stay put this time?

I lived in the same town for 31 years then moved in with DH 3 yrs ago knowing a couple of his friends wives since then I've so many friends I struggle to have a morning in to do the ironing and that is down to ante-natal classes and toddler groups. I've been so lucky with the people I've met and children really seem to help you be in the right social situations. I hope you are as fortunate with your groups.

God I've gone on yet again! Talk about ramble.

I put this on the Oct thread but thought as I'm now in the 2WW you may have some ideas?

Can anyone help, I'm confused again!

I'm CD14, had EWCM Thurs, did one and only OV test today (wasn't going to bother but had a moment of inspiration at FME) and it seemed to show OV (I didn't get face as you all seem to mention, which type would that be? I used ClearBlue) Despite poor DH's man flu and my cold BD'd Thurs, Fri and today. My query is sorry TMI alert that I had slight show of blood afterwards. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas?

Also I always seem to get a cold/sinus problems around OV? Is this coincidence or has anyone discovered this?

Do you know I consider myself to be reasonably inteligent (well Almost) but when it comes to all this I find I'm a fish out of water. Sometimes there are just no answers and I have to be patient.

Sorry I'm going on again, any guidance much appreciated.

Glad that I am making someone with my amblings
But you really should not be apologising for yours 07mum, call that a ramble?...pah!!! I laugh in the face of your feeble attempt, haha

OOps, I type too fast for my hands???
eh?
Anyway, ramblings not amblings
Though I do amble, drives my sister insane, she power walks.
why???

My DH may disagree with you!! Glad to be out rambled (is that a word?) any day!

Good morning everyone. Hope everyone is feeling a bit better today - sounds like we were all fed-up one way or another yesterday.

Thanks to everyone who allowed me to whinge yesterday! I think it's great to have a place where we can all be honest with how we feel.

Bucky Don't apologise for moaning - i wish i had something really helpful to offer regarding your social life, but the only thing that sprang to mind was the evening class / course / voluntary work type thing that someone else has already suggested. And don't worry about the G&T's - i'm sure that won't hurt!

pixie hope you are feeling a bit better today. I think it's natural to feel insecure at times, i know i certainly do. And anyway,i think that as a woman, on this ttc mission, a tantrum from time to time is compulsory!!

Well, i felt generally emotional yesterday, which wasn't helped by the fact that we went to a christening in the afternoon. The place was full of babies!! I don't know if other people have felt like this, but i couldn't bring myself to cuddle the baby in question at that point. I do feel guilty that i felt so sorry for myself yesterday. I know lots of you here are trying for your 1st, and i have been very fortunate in that i have 2dc already. I just can't help hoping that new DH and myself will be able to have one together. It would mean the world to me to have a child with this man i love and give him the gift of being a parent. Although i've done this ttc thing before, obviously, it feels like the first time in some ways, as last time was 11 years ago. I also panic that i'm too old now!

Sorry, i'm rambling, i just wanted to acknowledge that despite my sorrowful state yesterday i realise i'm lucky to have the dc children i already have, and i don't want to upset / offend other people by appearing otherwise. Does that make any sense???!!

So CD2 now, and i have made some resolutions...

1. I will only check my cervix once a day. it can't change more frequently than that.

2. I will NOT test early this month.

3. If i fail to keep to no. 2. I will definitely not go out and buy a different brand of test immediately to see if that is more "accurate"

4. If i test and get a BFN, i will then not retrieve the test from the bin after an hour, pull the test apart, peer at the strip in every possible light, and convince myself there is a line.

5. I will not constantly lift my top and peer down my bra looking for nipple changes.

6. i will not do 4. and 5. whilst driving. It attracts strange looks and may be dangerous.

Ladies - it is your duty to help me keep to these!

Madoldbird your post made me laugh as it resonates very closely with what I am trying not to do (although have pretty much failed on points 1-6 already and spent the best part of last night standing in front of various lights peering down my bra - nb note to self, light in bathroom defintely best light in house, no need to check all other rooms in future ).

Totally understand your point about not wanting to sound ungrateful for what you have, although I'm ttc no.1 I'm guessing it's just as hard no matter how many you already have.

Feel dreadfully 'down' today. Blaming hormones and the 2 bfns already experienced this month. Should be feeling happy as am off to Oz in 2 weeks but can't help feeling sad as am staying with SIL who has 2 dc's and is pregnant with third (20 wks). Its gonna be tough .

Must try harder to be more upbeat (making up my own mantra, but isn't having the right effect yet)

Bucky Just looked at your profile and realised you don't have any DC YET. I hope my comments yesterday didn't offend you. What I meant is when you do get PG a whole new social circle will evolve.

Madoldbird You've set yourself some pretty tough resolutions I know what you mean, we are lucky to have children already but it doesn't stop the yearning from deep inside that makes you want more. And I can see you'd desperately love to have one between you and new DH. Good Luck.

Aw thanks girls. I was feeling pretty crappy over the weekend (feeling sorry for myself more like). I really do have a lot to be grateful for, I think I might be a bit hormonal. I def gave DP a really hard time. The courses are a good idea and not one I haven't thought of, the problem really is my work schedule and also me getting off my backside and doing something. It only really became an issue really recently when I stopped drinking. In my work there are more than enough opportunities to socialise and I do know people. Its just the type of friends you make are quite superficial. I think I may have to join a course and take a stand about my work day. Make sure I don't have to go to Scotland for example for a meeting the day I have watercolour classes or whatever else I choose to join. Photography sounds good too though. I know I sounded a bit outdoorsy, I'm really not, I just like to get a bit of exercise in.

Anyway its all me me me again. PicknMix how you feeling now? Its only been an hour since your post, but maybe you've had a big cream cake and feel better . This ttc lark is hard work emotionally, I am quite surprised just how hard actually. Feel free to bend my ear anytime .

Where's digitalgirl she seems to have gone AWOL.

oh and O7MTW not at all offended. I didn't even realise that's what you meant...I figured you were saying when I get to join a group...etc etc.

Hi Everyone - nothing much to report as AF has left and I'm just waiting to ovulate, but just wanted to tell you all that you sound like me two weeks ago. Hormones are a pile of old crap and turn you into a mad unreasonable woman. I feel your pain this week, I really do.

(({{Group hug}}))

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Ooh, I did that last night, no.5, I was looking at my boobs and said to DH,'do you think my nipples look different?'
He just said no, but then again, he didn't even look!!
humphf, men!

Hello all
taken a while to catch up, but your posts have definately cheered me up and soothed my 2ww symptoms!
am now on CD22 and the symptoms are really kicking in - strong abdominal cramps, sore boobs, all the same as last month so not overly hopeful for a BFP
To top it all off my sister has just announced her BFP, they were trying for 3months, i cryed uncontrollably for half hour then felt much better, it really was hard to display my happiness for her and the thing is i love her to bits.
Bucky I have just taken up salsa dancing lessons, absolutely brilliant and really good fun. Never thought i was that good at footwork but have impressed myself! and really takes your mind off any symptoms. Consequently am hooked on strictly come dancing (esp Gethan from Blue Peter i hope he remains til the final!)

CD15 and making up symptoms already arghh!

Appletise I know what you mean, it's so difficult when you are trying for get PG and others tell you they are. It will be out turn soon.

Hello everyone! Sorry about the BFN DG

Well, its been 18 days since I got an LH surge which was a few days after the m/c bleeding stopped. I've tested (OK I've tested a few times) and nothing, all BFN's. I have no AF symptoms and I just want her to get here so I can have a CD1. I've even bought a bloody thermometer (which is crap - Boots digital and it gives random readings). I'm already to start taking my temp, peeing on OPK's and checking for EWCM. I draw the line at cervical pursuit though. Where is AF, cowbag that she is

Anyone want some chocolate?