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Still TTC, PPP and waiting to CCC - one down, and more than enough optimism to go around!

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calsworld · 04/04/2008 20:03

Right, so I can't start this thread using anything like..."Here we go ladies!"

So, will have to come up with something completely different....

How about Congratulations Kay!

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GeordieJogger · 14/04/2008 17:54

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Cosmogirl · 14/04/2008 17:56

Hi all, interesting convos on here today! Had a chat last night with DH re. babies and how I can't stop thinking about the subject. Fact is, most men just don't get the broodiness thing. I know a couple of guys who have been the one driving the starting a family thing but on the whole I think it is the woman - surely that makes sense?... Anyway, good luck GJ and if he does want to wait a little longer, you'll have me for company

As for all those of you with actual menstrual cycles CD 58 and still no flipping AF.

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 18:10

My dh is quite laid back about having another baby. He just said and he said the same about ds "whenever I want to have a baby we can ttc" he does worry about money, where we are going to put another cot etc but is generally fine with it.

lardylumps · 14/04/2008 18:18

GJ try this story on your dp. When my dp and I met we saved for years for a wedding but when it came to it we decided to use the money for a deposit on our own home.

We moved in and 2 months later he got made redundant, this was a large company and the market was swamped (as the company went into liquidation and there were 200 members of staff). DP found it hard to get another job straight away. He did eventually and we went on to have dd 24 months later.

He has been in his current job for 2 years and has just been made redundant again, two months after us ttc. What I am trying to say is that you never know what is around the corner and yes buba is expensive but you will manage and if the worst happens you will cope and money will be tight but it is so worth it.. What better reason is there to struggle?

Cosmogirl · 14/04/2008 18:18

Ah that is nice Kayz. I think with me I just get uber-paranoid about pushing DH into something if he isn't ready. He says he wants kids but doesn't seem passionate about it or excited, whereas I am really passionate about the subject. Suppose the ideal situation would be if we both decided at the same moment in time that we wanted kids and were equally excited about it. Me - a perfectionist?...Never gonna happen is it?

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 18:22

I dont think dh is as passionate as me about it, but he is really excited now. I suppose its harder for men as all they do is provide the sperm. We carry the baby for 9 months, go through birth, have morning sickness etc.

Thing is you could win the lottery at the weekend or like LL says you could be made redundant.

lardylumps · 14/04/2008 18:22

The only thing that dp is openly passionate about is bloody arsenal....

But I know he was gutted when AF came last month and he has bought the tests this month and keeps asking when I am due on...

So I know that he is passionate about it but doesn't show it!

Cosmogirl · 14/04/2008 18:26

I think I am expecting too much, aren't I? They are men after all - bless their cotton socks!
So, with your permission I will continue to drive the ttc thing - if I left it to DH we would never get round to it!

lardylumps · 14/04/2008 18:27

you have to drive it cosmo it is the only way..

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 18:30

Oh yeah keep driving it Cosmo. I know if it was left to dh god knows when we would have had kids. He loves ds and has always wanted kids but I honestly don't think he would have minded if we had waited until we were 50!!!

MoosMa · 14/04/2008 18:34

I know what you mean LL, I do get an awful lot of "Yeah whatever"s from him!

MoosMa · 14/04/2008 18:36

One of my points to DH was:

Me: When you're old, do you want grandchildren?

DH: Of course.

Me: Well.... where do think they come from? If you want to have children/grandchildren when you're older you have to put the hard work in now!

Cosmogirl · 14/04/2008 18:36

Thanks girls - you've cheered me up

lardylumps · 14/04/2008 18:39

oh and if all else fails then bribe him with treats...

Cosmogirl · 14/04/2008 18:40

Box of read wine it is then! [My DH is a bit of a wino ]

MoosMa · 14/04/2008 18:41

Ah yes, BJs are very good currency with reluctant men!

Cosmogirl · 14/04/2008 18:41

red [d'oh]

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 18:45

Yeah bribe him!!
Gadgets would work if he is anything like my DH.

Broodybabywannabe · 14/04/2008 19:14

evening all

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 19:15

Hello BB,

How are you?

Broodybabywannabe · 14/04/2008 19:24

im ok have laxed avec le diet tho ha ha we just had pizza hut!! how naughty ho hum back to it tomo , hows everyone?

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 19:27

LOL, my diet has gone out of the window. I must start to eat healthily. I cant really put on another 4 stone.

I'm ok thanks, tired now though. Ds isn't very happy. Dh has just popped to the shop and ds is screaming for him and nothing I do or saying is helping him calm down.

lardylumps · 14/04/2008 19:28

oh poor kay i hate it when that happens. DD is turning into a daddys girl now

kayzisexpecting · 14/04/2008 19:32

He is sometimes a right little mummy's boy and wont go to dh but sometimes he is the complete opposite

Broodybabywannabe · 14/04/2008 19:37

bless, i cant wait for that feeling just wish AF would show or id get a BFP!! anyone know if Fertility friend is v accurate? cos according to it i have GOF on a few of my fertile days, and i've got another fertile few days coming up, despite no
AF??? x

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