The First Time Frolickers! More stories of TTC#1. All welcome!

[ImmaterialGirl]

A new thread for the First Time Frolickers and anyone else who wants to join in.

If you have been lurking for a while then now is the time to join!

Onwards for more BFP's!!

Nice to hear from you Spirael good to hear about the every other night routine!

Any news yet Yorkshire?

Ladyemma, I know exactly what you mean about being more alert to things in the 2ww, I've even thought about taking a month out from trying, just to see what does actually go on in there when there is no possible chance of being PG. But that would mean a 'wasted' month and I can't seem to bring myself to do that.

My attitude last month was to to think after every little cramp or ache: yeah well I had that last month and AF still came. All in a bid to not get my hopes up.

I find the 2ww more difficult than getting AF. It's the not knowing rather than the knowing I'm not PG that really gets to me.

Hope the spots clear up soon Ladyemma, do you get them every month? When I came off the pill I was expecting an outbreak - but it never happened. I still get the odd little one though, just as I did whilst taking the pill.

Ozzie will be away for the weekend with her DH, hope they have a good time with not much rest

Wishing you all a good weekend, whatever you may be doing. We're out gigging tonight, so it'll be another late night for us.

After the last 2 cycles I was told by many to take a month out just to give the body a break, but like you Claire I thought it would be wasted, so Ive carried on. Some months I get spots, but not always. Im desperatly trying to not got my hopes up, but it is so hard. DH is very excited this month, because if were PG my EDD is the same as my birthday and 1st wedding aniversary, so he is very keen this month. What a day that would be if it happened then....blimey!

Have a lovely weekend Ozzie. Im waiting for a friend to finsih work at tea time and then Im driving to the deepest depths of Cornwall for my cousins 18th birthday. Im going to not drink (just incase, which I know sounds silly). My aunt and uncle will be very suspect no doubt but Im sure I can blag something. No doubt DH will make up for me not drinking

I have the same problem with spots Ladyemma. Well, actually it's one spot for me. A huge one, on my chin, that appears every month right when I O. I've been off the pill for four cycles and have noticed it the last three. It's not very pretty!

I think I agree with Claire about the TWW vs AF. The emotional rollercoaster of maybes and signs is enough to drive me nuts. AF sucks, but at least, then I know and can start working on it again. Of course, my opinion might change after AF arrives. I do enjoy the few minutes here and there during the tww when I think I'm pregnant. I kind of remember wishing for the tww last cycle. I'll be so happy when I finally don't have to worry about this anymore.

I should reach the end of my wait either tomorrow or Monday. I don't feel pregnant and I'm thinking this huge long cycle was a miss. Yesterday, I felt really optimistic because my bbt shot up and looked triphasic, but today it dropped some. It isn't near being below the coverline, but is where it was when I started this cycle (I started charting cd1 and this is my first month charting). I'm 10dpo, but only have an 11-12 day luteal phase. I tested today and got a BFN.

My good news is that if af comes, I can go get my fsh tested just to make sure it looks good. And, now I know that me insides at least look healthy. I guess, assuming she comes, I'll just treat myself with loads of sushi, brie and liqour, buy a new pair shoes and try, try again.

Hopefully there's better news from Yorkshire??

Wow, I'm kind of embarrassed to be at CD 100 . I'm on day 5 of provera (the period inducing medicine) and have a 10 day supply. AF should arrive as late as 2 weeks after the 10th pill or as early as now. no signs of her coming yet but I know she will. And then I can get started on the Clomid to make me ovulate and experience this 2ww you all obsess about! I hope the weekend is going well for each of you. I have a wedding tonight so I can drink all I want to since I'm not pregnant....yet!

Hello all, AF is being a bit indecisive. I generally start with a flood , but just had a bit of spotting the last couple of days. I'm assuming its just a prolonged preamble and AF will start for real fairly soon. If there's no sign of definate action soon than I might test, but I stongly suspect tomorrow will be CD1. I'm not too bothered really, I've been resigned to having to go back to the beginning again after my early negative test results.

I agree with you that its the not knowing that sucks. The only advantage of early testing that I can see is that you get your BFN earlier, so AF is then pretty much expected.

That certainly would make a memorable day even more memorable Ladyemma Did you get round the not drinking ok and how did DH do - is he on the naughty step?

Totally agree aly about those moments when you think you are or at least could be PG - just a glimpse I hope of how it will actually feel when we do get our BFPs. Not sure whether to wish you luck for an unexpected BFP, or get excited for you about the prospect of new shoes...

Sevans so pleased you are taking treatment for this incredibly looooong cycle, looking forward to you being CD1. Hope you had fun at the wedding reception.

Yorkshire I generally get a bit of spotting pre AF, my 'flood' this time round didn't happen until CD3, which I found a little odd. Keep us posted.

Another late night for us, I'm having a cuppa in bed whilst catching up with you all, must go and get some food now...

claire hope the gig went well! If you don't mind me asking, what kind of music do you play? Is it just you and your DH or a whole band?

yorkshire it's so frustrating when things aren't quite what they should, isn't it! I hope it stays at the spotting stage and then goes away...

ladyemma hope you enjoyed the birthday! Did you get any inquisitive questions about the not-drinking? I find that one of the most difficult things to deal with, even though I've not stopped, I've cut down to only one, occasionally two small glasses, per night, which is very unlike the earlier me...

aly any news today? My temp usually tumbles way below the coverline the day AF arrives, so a bit of up and down might not mean much...

Oh, and today's update:

Sevans TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD101
bluesnowfalcon TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL31 CD58
Aly323 TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 30 CD50
Sky27 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 24? CD38
YorkshireTeaDrinker TTC#1 Cycle 11 UCL 28/29 CD29
kkas TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL28 CD25
Ladyemmalou83 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL26-42 CD23
ImmaterialGirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL25 CD18
Spirael TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL28 CD18 (Post MC)
Curlycasper TTC#1 Cycle2 UCL? CD16
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL34-39! CD12
Ozziegirly TTC#1 cycle UCL 27 CD11
fotheringhay TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28? CD11
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26/7 CD10
pixiestix TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28 CD9
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL29/30 CD6
Confuseddoiordonti TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 27-28 CD ?
TishTosh21 TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL? CD?

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Catni BFP ?

Immaterial the gig did go well last night, thankyou.

Don't mind you asking at all It is just DH and I, we both sing lead vocal and harmonize for each other. DH is a lead guitarist and I play percussion (tambourine and maracas (sp?))

We're a club/function/pub act, we don't want to be famous - to be honest we're not that talented, we're just a good working covers duo and it pays the bills!

We play a variety of styles from Mowtown, soul, rock, blues, rock n roll, country, disco, sixties, seventies to current (our most recent being Duffy and Amy Winehouse numbers). We play songs that everyone knows and that people can dance and sing along to.

Thanks for updating the list. How are you doing? I see you are on CD18, what are your thoughts on this month?

Afternoon Everyone

DH, I am pleased to report it not on the naughty step (well not yet anyway, im sure he can do something to annoy me before the day is out, lol). He was really good last night, because he ate well before hitting the club (how old do I sound). There werent raised eyebrows as to my non drinking last night, they know I dont drink much normally. Last night though I just had a cloudy lemonade in a tall glass and farmed it off as a Smirnoff Ice, so that was good. Going to have to use that trick a lot if Preggers.

Ive got some spotting this afternoon, and lots of cramps. Spent most of the drive home from Cornwall with lower cramps, so not feeling to hopeful.

Pleased to hear your DH didn't disgrace himself last night Ladyemma.

Funny isn't it?, how we need to make up excuses as to why we're not drinking, or pretend that we are!

Sorry to hear you're not feeling hopeful.

Looks like I'm getting some new shoes...

Sevans TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD101
bluesnowfalcon TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL31 CD58
Sky27 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 24? CD38
YorkshireTeaDrinker TTC#1 Cycle 11 UCL 28/29 CD29
kkas TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL28 CD25
Ladyemmalou83 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL26-42 CD23
ImmaterialGirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL25 CD18
Spirael TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL28 CD18 (Post MC)
Curlycasper TTC#1 Cycle2 UCL? CD16
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL34-39! CD12
Ozziegirly TTC#1 cycle UCL 27 CD11
fotheringhay TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28? CD11
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26/7 CD10
pixiestix TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28 CD9
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL29/30 CD6
Confuseddoiordonti TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 27-28 CD ?
TishTosh21 TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL? CD?
Aly323 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL 30 CD1

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Catni BFP ?

Claire your description of your gigs sounds like so much fun! You must have a great time. And Ladyem isn't it funny how much difference the glass makes? You can pass anything off as a cocktail just by using the right glass and a skinny straw.

My latest drinking issue is that I can't do more than one. I'm taking baby aspirin and it thins my blood enough that I start slurring my words by the beginning of my second drink.

Aly im taking baby aspirin too, I agree with the problem of having more than one drink. I have hardly had anything to drink this month as a result of it. Possibly a good thing though.

aly sorry to see you down at the bottom of the list with me, good luck with the shoe hunt though!

Sometimes we do have great fun with the music, other times it's just a job and we're watching the clock/counting down each number until we can finish, pack up and get home again. Same as most jobs I should think.

I'm drinking less now, usually have a bottle or two (shared with DH) over my AF time and not much else until the next AF. I do feel much better for drinking less.

Just got back from Panto rehearsals and am feeling sick to the core. Had to sit out a couple of dance numbers as everytime I went to do a turn I just felt like I was going to fall. Better not be getting the lurge! Im still up as when I lay down felt dizzy and sick again. Oh joyful!

DH says surely its a good sign? hmmmm not convinced

Ladyemma- I have to say that I kind of agree with your DH. Fingers crossed for you!!!! (and hope you feel better).

aly sorry to hear about AF but can't wait to hear about your new shoes!

lady hope you feel better soon. i came down with a cold over the weekend too.

and this morning i finally had a load of that elusive EWCM. Thought i was in the TWW.... oh bother. At least we did it over the weekend and hopefully another one tonight.

Sevans TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD102
bluesnowfalcon TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL31 CD59
Sky27 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 24? CD39
YorkshireTeaDrinker TTC#1 Cycle 11 UCL 28/29 CD30
kkas TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL28 CD26
Ladyemmalou83 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL26-42 CD24
ImmaterialGirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL25 CD19
Spirael TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL28 CD19 (Post MC)
Curlycasper TTC#1 Cycle2 UCL? CD17
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL34-39! CD13
Ozziegirly TTC#1 cycle UCL 27 CD12
fotheringhay TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28? CD12
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26/7 CD11
pixiestix TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28 CD10
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL29/30 CD7
Aly323 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL 30 CD2 Confuseddoiordonti TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 27-28 CD ?
TishTosh21 TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL? CD?

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Catni BFP ?

Morning all,

Claire your band sounds like brilliant fun! I always wished I had the nerves (erm, and talent) to do something like that...

aly sorry about moving down to the bottom, but an excuse for new shoes is always a good thing!

ladyemma sounds hopeful... And hope you feel better this morning. When are you planning on testing?

kkas weird! Although they say you can technically get EWCM at any time in your cycle. Best to go for it though!

Not very much to report from me. According to FertilityFriend I am 4dpo, so just began the dreaded 2WW. I'm starting to hate this part. No matter how much I tell myself to not look for symptoms, I simply can't help it, and it's driving my crazy...

Just fixing the list as a I realised aly and confused got merged somehow...

i know what you mean about the symptom spotting imma. this morning i was convinced my cold was a sign.... at least until the EWCM showed up! madness....

Sevans TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD102
bluesnowfalcon TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL31 CD59
Sky27 TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 24? CD39
YorkshireTeaDrinker TTC#1 Cycle 11 UCL 28/29 CD30
kkas TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL28 CD26
Ladyemmalou83 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL26-42 CD24
ImmaterialGirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL25 CD19
Spirael TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL28 CD19 (Post MC)
Curlycasper TTC#1 Cycle2 UCL? CD17
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL34-39! CD13
Ozziegirly TTC#1 cycle UCL 27 CD12
fotheringhay TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28? CD12
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26/7 CD11
pixiestix TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 28 CD10
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL29/30 CD7
Aly323 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL 30 CD2
Confuseddoiordonti TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 27-28 CD ?
TishTosh21 TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL? CD?

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Catni BFP ?

Good afternoon girls,

lady - sounds promising ay my sign was getting funny flutter's in my tummy so I tested that night came back as BFN that was on about CD 24 then on the thursday was getting a really strong smell I wasnt even going to test on the friday but something told me to and got my BFP was really not expecting it at all.
So goes to show that people have different experiences.
When are you thinking of testing?

claire- Thats sound like loads of fun will we be epecting to see you on britans got talent soon? .

aly - Sorry your AF came I really am!! Means another month of wine though make the most of it because im still sticking by what I say your all be preggers by xmas.

kkas - I was kinda experiencing that all the way through my cycle before I fell so that sounds really promising as well.

yorkshire- any news today hun?

imma - the dreaded 2ww is the worst ever. Keep me updated with your symtom spotting. U have quite a short cycle havent u?

Nothing to report really still been so lucky no sickness at all just moody lol and tired. Sore boobs have gone away as well so I am really lucky must be a boy lol.

Guys I can feel this month is going to be a lucky month. I was to see a BFP on october 16th as its my birthday

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Ok, trying to type discretely at work. Still no sign of AF, not even spotting now. Mildly excited. Going to test when I get home...

Oh yorkshire - Good luck huni I am keeping absoultly everything crossed for you!!

Cant wait to sign on tomorrow and see.

Good luck im sure it will be a happy evening for you!!

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I was coming on to post but have got embroiled in all the trolling stuff flying about the site. I just feel so shocked and sad. I love coming on to Mumsnet and hearing all your stories, and all those threads are making me feel awful
Not really up to posting a newsy message now, so

but hope Yorkshire has some cheerful news coming soon

Yorkshire - I am so anxious to hear from you! I too am crossing everything for you. Good luck!

Yorkshire Hurry home, I dying to know how youve got on.

I have no idea when Im going to test (POAS are locked away emotion). Im going to wait another week I think. Like I said, Im tyring to not read into it too much, but is getting harder as DH is getting very much into it all. He rung me at work earlier to tell me he had had a strange dream last night, that we had a little baby girl and he loved her as much as he would have if she had been a boy. DH is clearly quite convinced he wants a boy, however we will get what we are given when the time is right (hopefully thats now?)

Pix I know what you mean, I read a really tragically sad thread yesterday that was truely heartbraking. I was going to post on here after reading it, but couldnt as had to sit and ponder