Bonkers Anonymous… the most successful TTC thread in the world... so good even the Graduates want to stay!

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New thread-all aboard the TTC train!

HC
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Evening ladies

Yes, it is too nice to Mumsnet and Facebook.

junaitad-so pleased your scan went well. It is such a milestone to reach.

Bellie-looking good on the OV front.

Angel-I have never had a strong line on my OV sticks so last month took the only faint line I had to be +ive and this coincided with FF OV day.

willmouse-sounds a good move with the playschool idea. Go for it!

ChocEclair-it will be you very soon. Lots of good luck vibes coming your way.

ceebee-rest as much as you can. I can't see the screen on my laptop outside due to the bright sun.

MJIM-love, love, love feeling those little kicks.

Well, on Tues we did the deed but with a condom. DH asked the next day if I was going to jump on him (this was before he put the condom on) and I said no as I want to stick to the plan of temping and OV sticks. Then I asked him if he said that because he didn't want another yet. Anyway, we both agree that we do want to try starting this month. Am on CD7 so looking at BDing in 5 days. Will be in the caravan when AF is due so unless I can find any wireless internet connection you will have to wait until I get back. Considering it took 3 months the last 2 times I am not holding my breath.

Waves to everyone else-must check Facebook.

HC
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glad your scan went well Juanitad

HC, Bellie, carolyn, Angel-have fun!

Ceebee-oh yes the Apprentice was great!

HM2J-age 20-I am very jealous.

MJIM-well done your DS on the dry nights, despite the make up!

Hello everyone else.

Can I ask any of you with cats if they would ever play with teddy bears? I ask because I have a dilemma and not sure what to do. Our next door neighbours of 2 years or so are a quiet couple who we rarely see and do not know. We just say hello to them really. A couple of months ago DH saw the man with a double buggy and he told DH they were having twins in June. Now today when I was hanging the washing out, I saw in their garden that they had put two teddy bears on a bench in the sunshine. Later when I saw the woman she quite clearly is not having twins in June, because she looked at most 3 or 4 months pregnant, but I was not near enough to talk to her. So now I am not sure if something terrible has happened or if DH just got it all wrong and they are expecting a baby in October or something, or they are adopting (DH is not the most reliable person on the planet for relaying this sort of info). And the teddy bears were for the cats. What to do? I could knock on their door and look like a real busy body, but if something bad has happened do not want to ignore it. Sorry to go but it has been bothering me all afternoon

Morning all.

The nursery idea has hit the ground running so to speak so I have been really busy. So busy in fact that I am considering becoming and honorary member of this thread . If I am to take it seriously I can't do both .

Plus my latest theory is this. With DS1 we were in the midst of tests as I quite clearly wasn't conceiving - I had a laperoscopy and fell pregnant. Consultant said it was probably because the 'pushing and pulling' made me release and egg (at the time there was some evidence that I wasn't releasing any). DS2 was conceived by chance really and a complete flook therefore I am now unable to conceive again and the problem never went away. On that basis I am never going to use contraception again but am going to stop actively trying and just let nature take it's course. Does that make sense?

MJIM - glad you can feel your little one. Its so reassuring isn't it?

HC - good luck

Majormoo - personally I wouldn't say anything as more than likely if something has gone wrong it is a sore subject. Plus I ALWAYS manage to put my foot in it somehow!

Hi to everyone else!

Hey willmouse, i understand where you are coming from but don't give up hope! You are still way more likely to conceive, perhaps you don't ovulate every month so it just will take you a little longer!

I am waiting for af to arrive I would like it to arrive today, so there is a chance we could go to Wales with my brother for half term, otherwise I will have to be here for scans and FET, I have come to the conclusion that nothing in life goes smoothly. Mind you I might have to stay here to find somewhere to live!

House hunting this weekend and picnic with DS and his friends this pm. Have a lovely time this weekend everyone!

S x

Hi all, another busy day here in the sunshine! DD has a treasure hunt to go to tomorrow and they tell us today that they need to be dressed as pirates {angry].

Junaitad - glad to hear that the scan went well and that it is all feeling more real!!

willmouse - I completely understand where you are coming from - maybe not thinking about ttc will help in some way? There is the train of thought that it will happen as soon as you start planning/having something else to focus on. You can't give up anyway - you are the one enouraging me as I think I may have endiometrios too remember

Soosy - hope you find soemwhere soon to live, and that af does arrive today (in the nicest possible way) so that you can go to wales but still have fet too!

majormoo - can you engineer someway of going round there (ball over fence?) and then just ask how she is - if she wants to talk she may well do so - otherwise I would stay out of it - I am always putting my foot in it.

waves to all others - am very of those with popping/wiggles - I love that part!!

mjim - I hope the thread isn't dying - it is my lifeline. I think maybe it is just the weather encouraging us outside. It won't last

The weather or the missing from mn

soosy hope your af arrives today.
Willmouse it's great that your business looks like it might work. But as the others said, don't give up hope.

Bellie-I reckon a trip to Woolies or Asda is in order-they must do pirate stuff.

Will keep my nose out of neighbours business as generally suggested!

Think it is the sunshine that is keeping everyone off their PCs (well with me it depends on how much DH needs the computer really)

Will be off to asda in the morning - you are right they are bound to have something - it is the assupmtion that we have all this stuff at home and the lack of notice that makes me so .

mjim - I am sure that it is just stretching - but take it easy if you can

Evening all,

Felt guilty about everyone saying it has gone quiet on this thread as I haven't been posting loads recently! So I will update you all with my life today......

Told the head at my school, who was absolutely great. I had been a bit nervous about telling her, but it was all fine, I was worrying about nothing. She said some really nice things and I feel much better that it's out in the open. I'm going to London for the day on Saturday to meet up with some friends, so I can tell them then, and after that all the important people know, and I'll let them filter the info through to the less important people. It has been so great having you guys on this thread though that I have been able to tell every little detail to!! Let's make sure this thread does not die out! We are all staying put until every last one of us is pregnant! Hopefully that will be very soon. I'm sure it's going to happen to someone on this thread this month, but who.....? Can't wait to find out!

Evening all

Bellie- on your behalf. Tescos always has lots of fancy dress outfits. Good luck.

Cut the grass today and got very sunburnt so well miffed off. Didn't put sun lotion on as I thought I would be OK Will struggle to sleep tonight as my back is sore.

MJIM-it can be unbearable being PG in the heat can't it? {{hugs}} You get far more aches and pains in subsequent pregnancies-the MW at the maternity ward explained it when I went in freaking out about the pains. Will be prepared next time.

willmouse-don't you dare leave this thread I need moral support along with the rest of the TTCers. You can multitask I'm sure.

juanitad-such a relief to tell work isn't it? I told them when I was about 4 months and they said it was the worst kept secret ever.

Must go and lather some more baby lotion on-waves to everyone.

HC
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OK, I really will make an effort to post more on this thread - it will not die out!! ALong with MJIM, I think this is my favourite thread (along with my post-natal one as I have been on there for nearly 2 years) aswell as I feel I know you all really well now.

Not really sure about the ante-natal thread yet - it moves so fast, that it is impossible to keep up sometimes and as I was one of the last to join (with bump being due end of the month) I feel a bit like being on the outside looking in iykwim. Juanitad/HM2J - do you feel like this or is it just me?

Juanitad - I am glad you have told your head - that is the worst bit over with and now you can relax and enjoy your pg now Have a good day in London!

Willmouse - great news about the nursery and if it takes your mind off the TTC, then you may find that it helps. Obsessing about TTC doesn't help although I know we all do it!

MJIM - you take it easy! I am sure the pains are just stretching pains but if in doubt, have a lie down

Hi to everyone else

After 2 days of feeling really good, the nausea has returned today...grrrr!

Am also in the process of trying to get DH to persuade his mum that a bbq at our house on Sunday would be a lovely treat for her birthday - she expects us to take her out to a restaurant but I want to watch the football (with it being so crucial for Chelsea) - is that really selfish??

DS seems to be back to his usual happy, sunny self this week - he was an absolute nightmare last week with tantrums, wanting his dummy ALL the time (he has always only had it at sleep times) and just generally being quite miserable - but this week it has been a pleasure to be with him

Anyway, that is the news from the Ceebee household.

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Morining all.

AF arrived yesterday (no surprise there - at least I now know the exact day on which I ovulate - doesn't seem to help much though!).

I couldn't bear to leave this thread - in fact you will have to take out a court order to evict me and then an injunction to stop me stalking you on other threads!

OK nursery update (it cheering me up even though AF is here - I hope she doesn't stay for 11 days this time ) we have worked out if we rent somewhere we will need 7-8 full timers to break even (based on me and friend and one other employee which I think is the bare minimum). This would involve me and friend opening up at 8.00 and closing at 6.00 doing all the cooking and cleaning and in the evenings I will have to do NVQ level 3 in childcare - I don't know where being pg will fit into all that to start off with. If we can get it established and say 20 children it would be fine. I may have to hold off for a bit but I am really excited about the nursery .

Anyway, I think we should all make an effort to post more - we can't let the thread die

Soosy - how is the house hunting going?

Ceebee - I hope you get your BBQ - who wants to go to a stuffy restaurant in all these heat anyway when you could be sitting in your garden? We get too few nice days in this country to waste them inside imo.

HC - hope your sunburn improves - isn't baby lotion bad for sunburn (due to the oil content?)

Juanitad - glad your boss was understanding - it certainly helps.

Bellie - if all else fails - jeans, stripey t-shirt and a bandana (face paint a moustache and eye patch). Forgot you had endometriosis. I am now thinking that taking a load of tablets to stop blood flow ect (sorry if tmi) may not be helping.

MJIM - hope it is just wind. Perhaps a good fart will help

Hi to anyone I missed!!!!!

hello ladies!

CE is horrified at the thought of the thread dying!!! horror horror! I love coming on here and I really feel like I have got to know all you guys. Think it's one of the few things keeping me sane in the ttc madness! I will make an effort to post more often!

Glad you are all ok, enjoying the weather and your pregnancies! Still find it mazing how far some of you are along already! I love hearing about all the MS, scans and quivering bellies....remember I have no idea what to expect. I only know a few people who have been pg recently and they live far away. It is reassuring for me, cos I am a total hyperchondriac and will prob assume every little twinge is something dreadful (when my time comes!)

Can you sense that I am being ridiculously positive this month! CD16 today, BDing going very well he he! Last month ov was CD19 so will keep it up over the weekend! This is also the first month on the agnus cactus and have read lots of stories about people getting pg when they start taking it. Don't worry I'm not getting my hopes up stupidly but just very positive!

Willmouse - sorry AF arrived the witch. Hope she doesn't over stay her welcome this time! Nursery sounds great! I would send my dc to it if they lived nearby! (In a few years LOL)

Waves to everyone. Maybe an update required on the stats???

DP took me out last night to Scarborough for a walk along the seafront, a fish and chip supper(!) and half a lager! (Sooooo romantic!) We felt like proper tourists! It was nice though in the sun, just nice to be together and not talk about ttc or babies for a few hours!

Have a great weekend everyone!

CE xx

Hi All
This is my favourite thread. I rarely post on my post-natal one as lots of people use it more frequently and 'know' each other better. As for the 'Due In Decemember' one Ceebee, it sounds like yours-it moves so quickly it is impossible to keep up.

Willmouse that is going to be quite a venture.

Bellie hope you found the pirate outfit.

HC hope the sunburn is better.

CE well hope all your effort pays off. Your walk sounds lovely-nothing wrong with Fish and Chips-my favourite take away.

Juanitad glad telling the head went well and enjoy breaking the news to your friends.

Today DD is walking around looking ridiculous-I chucked some old make up into the bin in our room and she dug it out and put it on!!!! As well as the lipstick and mascara, the minnie mouse dressing up shoes and the pink bandana finish the look off beautifully.

Hi all - Asda came up trumps in the pirate outfit (looks like a black and pink fairy with a skull and crossbones but dd loved it )

traseure hunt was really good and very relaxed - dd has eaten her bodyweight in chocolate coins though. (thought these were only around a christmas!!)

Majormoo - dd sounds sweet - and just what my dd woul do!

CE - your romantic walk sounds lovely - you've made me want fish and chips for tea now!

HC - sunburn any better today? Keep applying lotion if you don't want to peel.

Hope everyone else having a good weekend!
Willmouse - sorry about AF - but you are pinpointing ov so that is positive. Maybe if you focus on the nursery your mind will be taken off ttc and it will just happen!!

Am now officially on the 2ww cd17 and counting!!

willmouse-sorry AF has arrived. Go girl with your plans.

Have walked into the open caravan window and really hurt myself. Will most likely have a black eye.

Just about to have tea, late I know but hey, it is so warm and too hot to eat any earlier. Girls are grumpy though with tiredness. I am on the vino so struggling to type.

ceebee-have managed to download the last Lost so can't wait to see it.

Love to all

HC
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HC you really are in the wars.

DH bought the kids a paddling pool today(only a tenner from Asda) which had a spray hole where you attach the hose. We thought it was great but DS wouldn't get in at all and DD moaned that it was too cold! Typical

She also asked me earlier 'mummy how do you know what to do the day you turn into a grown up?!'

Hope the rest of you have had a good day in the sunshine

Quick one, am not abandoning thread, its just life seems v busy at the moment and I am rushing around with DS and House hunting, school hunting for him and then there is the other stuff I have to do for DH! The house hunting is taking up a lot of time! Think we may have found one, needs work and is a bit expensive, but I think we are going to make an offer...... all very exciting and scary in a nice way.

AF still hasn't arrived, so now I would like it to be very very late (like a week or more!) so that I can go on hols and have FET when we get back.

Willmouse sorry about af, good news about the nursery!

Love to the rest of you, off to order takeaway and crash out in front to the TV, have been out all day house hunting!

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oh HC - hope it is not too bad xx

Majormoo - sounds like my dd last year - this year though has loved it!

Soosy - wow fingers crossed on all fronts - house, af and fet and holiday!!

ceebee - thinking of you tomorrow - have you got the bbq you wanted and hope your ms has gone again!

Off to open the vino xx