Yogurt pot yuppies, sexy basters and UFO discs - part 3

[eloiseislost]

Starting yet another thread on self insemination before our second one locks down!

Welcome to THE most supportive group you could wish for if you’re starting or you are already on a self insemination journey.
Remember, nothing is TMI and you are not alone. 💖

Calling the usual suspects, in no particular order (and sorry if I missed anyone 😊):
@ComebackQueen
@Makingnumber2
@Janefx40
@AdriannaP
@MrsKin90
@primrosechill
@bigsweetpotato
@Sydney1986x
@Bluey18
@Birchybirch
@Lori23TTC
@Cathie102
@Labrat3
@DinkBoo
@Oilyoilyoilgob

Let it rain BFPs!!! 🐣

@MrsKin90 I was amazed and slightly terrified yesterday when my hubby asked me if I'm constipated, and I was like 😳 WTF kind of question is this and he replied "Well, because you ovulated a week ago and you always say that after ovulation progesterone makes you constipated". Turns out he does listen to my luteal phase rants! 😆

@Sydney1986x sending lots of love your way, it's really horrible when AF comes ❤️ look after yourself and let yourself have a big fat cry if you need to!

@Oilyoilyoilgob I've stopped feeling happy for people 😬 so you're doing well really ❤️ I think it's important to let out your negative thoughts and feelings sometimes, it's realistic and that's important.

@eloiseislost 😂 think I'd die if hubby asked me that! At least he's listening bless him. 😆 Maybe a bit too much!

Thanks @MrsKin90 that made me laugh. Appreciate it. 1st day of week 5 of pregnancy. Took another test today (yes I am paranoid) - promised myself this was going to be my last test before the scan. Only 14 more sleeps... feels like eternity!

Thanks all, I did exactly that.. had a big bar of Aero & a few glasses of Prosecco. Had a little cry and put my big girl pants on.. here’s to the next cycle 💪🏻

@AdriannaP still a lovely strong bfp! I hope you can bring yourself to stop testing after you've had your scan 🤞 how many weeks will you be when you have it? What can you expect to see at that point do you know?

@Sydney1986x new cycle, new chance! 🤞 Prosecco often helps me when I'm sad 😂

@MrsKin90 thank you! i promised my husband to stop testing now! For my own sanity! Unless I start bleeding I assume everything going smoothly 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

My scan is at 7 weeks, I think they are looking for a yolk sac, a fetal pole and potentially a heart beat. Not much more you can see I think.
My last two scans were bad news so I am quite anxious about it.

@primrosechill I think at this point the tests aren't going to give you any further information are they? Even I feel anxious for your scan, I'll be wishing the next two weeks away for you!

@AdriannaP That's a very strong positive! 🥰 I wish you calm and patience until your next scan, may the days go by quickly! And I pray it's a positive one and you get to hear the heartbeat! 💓

7DPO here and the POAS marathon has begun!! 🤡

@eloiseislost 😂 put those tests down!!

Luckily for me I've no idea when I should test or not 😆 my RHR jumped up by two today so at least I'm 1000% sure I ovulated in the last 9 days. 😊 I'm gonna wait until I'm 9 days late (hopefully!) To even consider testing.

@MrsKin90 You can't tell me what to do!! 😝🤣
I have a problem, I know. I thought I would hold off testing until I'm veeeery late, but I feel I function better if I'm gradually disappointed with daily BFNs, as opposed to being hopeful until AF slaps me in the face with a baseball bat!

@eloiseislost AF uses baseball bats and aims for the face now?! Holy moly. Best hope she doesn't come for any of us then!!
I think you know yourself and if testing helps manage expectations then that's the best thing for you 😊 I think I'm going to enjoy the "Schrödinger's cat" analogy and live in hope until proven otherwise.

@MrsKin90 I indeed hope she disappears from this thread entirely!! ⛔️
As always, you're so much more sensible than me! 🙈🙉🙊
My RHR went up today, but I think that could be because from the moment I woke up at 5am until now I've been on the go, work has been manic! At least it's FRIDAAAAAY!!

@Sydney1986x sorry to hear that this is not your cycle but hey, nothing is that bad if it involves some prosecco :) onto the next cycle!

@eloiseislost well at the very least you'll provide some excitement for us on here every day with your POAS results haha! So knock yourself out - TTC is hard as it is, we all need to do whatever feels right to us!

@AdriannaP that is a very envy-able line! Hope you manage to relax this weekend and put your mind off it as much as humanly possible.

12DPO over here - oooooohhh exciting stuff. Period due tomorrow. COME AT ME AF (actually please don't come at me at all, pleeeeaaaaase? thank you.)

@primrosechill I'm thinking of taping the cheapies on a piece of paper to create some sort of art piece, I'll name it "50 shades of white" 🤣😂🤣
I hope AF stays away from you for a loooong time! 🤞🏼❤️

@eloiseislost I think the Tate modern could definitely be tempted by that piece! I am going to try and take @MrsKin90's tactic and not do any testing until AF is late, however in reality my POAS marathon will begin by 10DPO. Might manage to hold out til 11....

@AdriannaP that really is a beautifully strong line. I am hoping with all my might the days fly by until your scan and that your scan puts your mind at ease about how baby is doing.

@Sydney1986x I'm glad the prosecco and chocolate helped a bit. New cycle, new chance, new hope

Hi All, loving the new thread 😍. Had to take some time out due to Christmas disappointment. Since then I’ve had her another failed go around 😞. So today is CD1. Onwards and upwards I guess. Trying to stay positive, but starting to lose my optimism. How is everyone doing? Xx

@eloiseislost 🤣 at least those tests will be creating something beautiful. Fingers crossed for a bfp though 😊

@Makingnumber2 around 7/8dpo I start whipping out my boobs at random at my husband and asking if he thinks they/the nipples look weird. 😂 He's stopped replying and just gives me a look 🤨 😁 so it's not just you!! It's hard not to symptom spot so you may as well have fun with it.

@primrosechill ooh that is exciting!! Hopefully AF doesn't show 🤞 when will YOU test?

@Bizawit welcome back ❤️ so sorry AF has come around again. CD1 is the hardest to feel positive on so I wouldn't blame you for being super negative today. I hope you start to feel a bit more positive in the coming days. It'll happen 🤞🤞

@MrsKin90 your comment about whipping your boobs out gave me a good giggle 🤣🤣

hope you're all doing well x

Thank you @MrsKin90 ❤️❤️❤️

@eloiseislost @Makingnumber2 HAHAHA all this time I thought we were just a bunch of crazy TTC-obsessed ladies, but it turns out we are artists waiting to be discovered 🤣

@Bizawit hello! Sorry you’re back at the beginning - like @MrsKin90 said, CD1 is the worst. Hope you have some lovely weekend plans to keep yourself distracted. I have a feeling I will join you shortly - my period is due today and like clockwork my BBT has dropped by 0.3 degree (even despite my disappointment, I can’t help but marvel at a female body!). It’s been a year for us now and I have to say that for the first time I let my mind go into a really dark place like “will it happen ever at all?”

It’s also my 30th next week. I’m trying to look on the bright side and think “hey! At least I can have some champagne on the day” but in reality we all know how unexciting lockdown bdays are and I would much rather get an early BFP gift... 😞

Hello ladies!
I'm feeling unwell today both physically and mentally. 😔
Last night I had dull cramps, they were so annoying I actually took paracetamol. Today I am still experience a fullness in my lower tummy and my mood is so low. At first I thought could this be the lead up to a BFP but then I remembered that I haven't had a "normal period" since October so I think that's just my PMS and I had forgotten how it is. 😫 I didn't even test this morning, too bad my art piece will be incomplete! I just had like 20 biscuits and didn't even bother going out for a run. Sorry for being so mopey! I hope everyone is having a better weekend! ❤️

@eloiseislost I’m feeling mopey today too - sending big love ❤️

@rs2015 how are you getting on?!

@primrosechill ah a lockdown birthday and a BBT dip 😕 feels a bit unfair! I hope it goes all the way back up tomorrow for you. I'd have a whole bottle of champagne if AF arrives. I wouldn't even wait until your birthday X

@eloiseislost I'm sorry to hear how you're feeling 🙁it could be PMS but could also go the other way as you're still early in the tww! Sending lots of hugs your way. It's a hard game this TTC lark isn't it? Don't be hard on yourself. Xx

@primrosechill and @eloiseislost sorry you're both having Meh days Only 10 hours 25 mins next until a new day starts. I hope you're both feeling better tomorrow and in meantime let the biscuits and tea/prosecco flow and don't put pressure on yourselves to be upbeat/exercising etc. A day off from positivity and exercise isn't the end of the world and might be just what the doctor ordered.
Primrose I definitely think you shouldn't wait til your birthday for the champers if AF shows. If AF does show, at least she will hopefully have fucked off by time your 30th hits so you can live your best lockdown life cramp and period product free.

@MrsKin90 my DH would LOVE it if I was just whipping my boobs out frequently not sure my neighbours would feel same though! Your comment made me chuckle!

@MrsKin90 I didn't use opk this month so I have no clue if I ovulated and how many dpo. My periods range from 24-29 days so I'm always on edge from CD24 to see if AF arrives. CD24 will be Tuesday for me. We just got my husband's sperm analysis which was not good news so I'm feeling disheartened and wondering if it will ever work for us ☹️ how are you getting on?