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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

Just MC and ready to try again? Pack your cake, wine and tightie whities and join us for more ranting, weeping and most of all, laughing. All welcome.

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VivClicquot · 24/03/2010 16:58

So, I thought I'd take it upon myself to kickstart the new thread. As the title suggests, this is a wonderful home full of the bravest, funniest and most inspirational women on Mumsnet, who are always ready to lend an ear and a virtual glass of wine.

The new thread is kicked off with 3 bfps in 3 days, so here's to more love and luck along the way

xx

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Unbuffy · 25/04/2010 12:03

Hello hello,

Just drifting by dropping in to say Hi, have been keeping an eye on you and congratulations ALBA! Woohoo! And if I've missed any bfp's this week, more woohoos! There's been so many recently - Spring has clearly Sprung... Christmas babies rock btw, dd was a New Year's Eve baby - one set of presents/wrapping paper/ etc and big parties, plus the option of summer party as well!

Bestest to Pretty Mrs Vacant G, hope it all gets sorted soon,

Also cheepz do I gather there is now a thread beaver as a pet?! You go lady!

Manic waves to everyone else,

x

PrettyVacant1 · 25/04/2010 12:52

Hello!
Very quick before craptop dies again!
3rd time tried to post!

Yeah Alba
Made up for you!

I'm also hungover.

lucysnowe · 25/04/2010 13:03

Congrats Alba and hello all! Sun has started shining again after rain today.

Moofold sorry to hear about RTD getting you, I suppose that confirms what you said about cycle getting on track tho so good luck for next time. 68 days tho... the think is I haven't been keeping track this month but I think it's been at least seven weeks and counting... so actually for those statting you might as well leave me off for a while! Thanks for adding me though.

Gi1da · 25/04/2010 13:19

Hoorah for Alba-Diff-Tamble!! Absolutely delighted for you. I knew it when you said the other day your coffee tasted off

Waves to Upduffy glad everything is ticketyboo with you

Muser and MrsPretty very quiet hellos to you gals - hope you had fab Saturday nights!

Moo sorry Ol' Rusty got you. Hope the spring vibes are lucky for you this month.

Clarea bless you for being so lovely about your friend's little one to be. Inspirational.

Well wishes to all x

clareanna · 25/04/2010 13:24

Moo - here's to next month mate - hope you're not too down

Alba - amazingly fab - well done for hanging on and not testing earlier - far more satisfying to get a big fat definite BFP!

waves to unbuffy> how are you keeping? still pukey? what news?!

independent midwives - hmmm, I went to prenatal yoga run by one, and she was totally lovely. When I went back after my DS was born and told my birth story, she was very disdainful of the fact I had to have an epidural (prepped for possible c-section) and was adamant that next time I wouldn't need a c section. I shan't go into all the details as it's lunchtime, but her having said that, after hearing that I had shoulder dystosia with DS left me feeling rather scared of her!

now, I must go back to tending my big chicken.
have a lovely weekend all!

Moofold · 25/04/2010 13:31

Hey, congrats Alba - you knew that BFP was coming didn't you!!! Here's hoping everything works out with this little bean, you deserve it. Take very good care of you both x

Good to see Unbuffy and Gi1da doing so well and popping in to see us.

Lucy hang on in there with your horrible cycle - I know that feeling though that it will never end. I started taking Agnus Castus supplements and cycles have definitely settled down.

It is good having some normalcy back but there's a small part of me wondering if everything is ok. That's 2 attempts getting it spot on in terms of timing and effort if you know what I mean. Hopefully next month will be third time lucky.

Passing round some Irn Bru and sausage rolls from Greggs for MrsPrettyG and Muser

Moofold · 25/04/2010 13:35

Crossed posts Clare - a wee bit bummed out but could feel it coming a mile off so no big shock. I knew from about 3DPO it hadn't happened. This makes me wonder though about last month where I had sore boobs (only experienced before when pg), a senstive sense of smell, those familiar aches inside followed by a horrendously heavy RTD. Maybe I had a chemical pg then?

Away back to tend to your chicken. We're having some lamb later, mmmhhh..

Magic8ballhastheanswers · 25/04/2010 13:46

Alba that is bloody fantastic news! Magic 8 ball was right about waiting! Big smiles!!!! xx

Sorry it wasn't your month Moo - fingers crossed it will be our turn soon!

Sorry not been back to namecheck everyone (as I promised ) been busy with work and home stuff - will try to be more attentive this week!!! Big hello to everyone and I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend xx

Unbuffy · 25/04/2010 14:21

Hi Clare yes all is well here despite bleeding scare earlier in the week - had scan and all well though. Sickness better since drinking lucozade and avoiding bread (makes me feel bloaty therefore sick).

Feeling very sympathetic towards moof and others still suffering rtd. Let spring get on with its springing and give everyone nice big bellies, I say!

Looking forward to seeing Gi1 (and others!!) on t'other side - grit yer teeth and come on over, gal! Need some ranty company...

clareanna · 25/04/2010 15:45

upduffy yikes- didn't know about bleeding scare- poor you that must have been so scary. I had bleeds with ds at 6 and 9 weeks and all was ok. Keep thinking positive x

brook sorry missed waving at you too - how goes it?

gi1da fanks- it was either that or have to lose a really good friend.

Lucy agree with moo about agnus castus- helped me regulate when I came off the pill

Big chicken v successful (thank you mr Oliver) now just taking a few moments to myself before heading back to all the rellies fighting over the tv in the drawing room... Raining here...

LadyBee · 25/04/2010 16:09

Hi everyone, am back from my lovely week beside the sea - instead of a lovely week in Spain (curse you oh ash-filled volcano!!) Feeling refreshed and relatively sane and even a little excited at the idea that my body might be starting to head into normality again.

I did another pg test last Saturday, which would have been about 10 days after the ERPC, and it was -ve. I did plan to start temping again but my waking times were all over the show while on holiday I gave up - will maybe get back into it now I'm back and will be setting an alarm for work (boo hiss).

Have been throwing myself into wine and cheese heaven, but I guess I'll need to start on a more sensible diet if I'm to go back onto Metformin - it doesn't like a high-fat diet .

I spent some time yesterday reading through the last week's posts - so much has gone on sorry I can't remember it all. But some really big news

Gi1da and Alba - Woohoo!!!! congratulations!!! I'm chuffed for you both. Well and truly.

Muser well done on reaching the last month of your wait. It won't be long now before you're missing the freedom of not worrying about symptom spotting etc

dorcas111 I'm really sorry to hear of your miscarriage. I had a MC before having my first - it was really early, but I found it much more devastating than this latest miscarriage which was a lot later into the whole thing. I literally howled with rage and pain and felt in despair for a long long time. I'm sorry you're going through this. Enjoy your holiday!

prettyvacant, can't believe you're getting whacked again with the crapola stick. Hang in there lady.

hello lucysnowe, see above - I'm another PCOS lady and went on metformin to conceive DS, and my latest pregnancy. I'll be starting back on it this week in an effort to get ovulation on track asap.

Freezing, plan to cut back wait to 2 months sounds sensible if you're worried about needing to switch meds. Sounds like you had some down times last week, hope you're feeling a little more positive now.

digitalgirl I'm not sure whether to hope you find something through the referral or not, but am pleased you're getting proper (if slightly confusing) attention.

cheepz am dead impressed with your exercise discipline. I have none. Where do I get it??

Margie32, I'm so sorry for your loss. I find it impossible to imagine how it feels to lose a baby so late. I know there are others here who have experienced it though and hope you will find the support you need.

lindalinda it's really early days to be making decisions about whether or when to start ttc-ing again. I know you probably feel very conscious of time passing, but really a bit longer won't make any difference at all. Take care of yourself and go easy, won't you?

aly323, sounds like a rough ride - must have been fairly dramatic to get diagnosed with gestational diabetes so early.

So I have one small worry that's nagging away at me. I returned home to find a letter from my GP saying he'd received a letter from the hospital who did the ERPC and asking me to make an appointment to see him. Is this normal??
When they did the ERPC they asked my permission to analyse the tissues (sorry ), and I'm worried they've found something wrong. But maybe it's just a standard 'checking you're ok' appointment. Of course actually getting an appointment with my GP will take forever with their stupid booking system so will have to fret on for a little while longer.

littlemiss72 · 25/04/2010 16:10

Yay Yay Yay ALBA wonderful news hunni heres to healthy 9 months. x

Nice to see some positive news on here, things are looking up girls woohoo!

Moo dito, fingers crossed for next month for you I'm sure your time will come as will mine we just have to be positive.

Very sad moment today, watched the London marathon earlier in town. I pulled out this year when I fell pregnant, I was quite emotional as I should have not been running and 5 months gone..

Hey ho, happy Sunday all x

barrenbrook · 25/04/2010 16:15

Woop woop Albaduffedtamble splendid news indeedy!

Right, who's next????!

WestYorkshireGirl · 25/04/2010 16:52

Alba that's great news! I made some choc brownies and am sending one through to celebrate.

NBelle I agree - any part of the baking process is zero calories.

Hope everyone has nice weekend.

I am a bit demoralised at the bottom of the list, but hopefully the days will go by quickly!

Moofold · 25/04/2010 17:03

Barrenbrook sorry I didn't say hello to you when waving to our other grads, I never even saw your post!! Good to see you again too pal. Its nice that everyone checks in to see how we're doing. A few of us are on Facebook too so let us know if any of the grads, or anyone else, wants to keep in touch that way.

WYG keep your pecker up. A few lovely ladies have bumped you off the bottom spot over the last few days so you're moving up the list a little.

Littlemiss hope you're doing ok today. The things that remind you what should have been are so hard and can cause a setback when you're cruising along. Sending a hug your way x

aly323 · 25/04/2010 17:26

Alba Congratulations!!! As a newbie here, I LOVE seeing the BFPs!!

I'm just trying not get get my hopes up that it'll happen fast for me. I can remember how shattered I was each month pre-mc, I imagine it hits harder after. Even with the alleged "increased fertility" the odds are still crap each month. I'm much more afraid of my my feelings first BFN than I am of having sex again or first RTD.

LadyBee, I just got my -ve, too. It was a relief to see it. I don't know how your GP works, but I know in the US, most doctors refuse to give any results (good or bad) over the phone. It also makes sense that they would want to see you to make sure everything is good. If they did find something, it doesn't mean that it would be anything that would repeat itself. It would be nice if they could get you in fast though- it's shit that you have to wait for the appointment.

Littlemiss, sorry about the marathon. Hopefully you'll miss next year's with a big smile on your face and a tiny baby in your arms. I'm impressed that you run marathons. I convinced myself I was going to do a half and didn't even have the discipline to do that (I barely got up to a 10k). You're a star.

Also, just wondering how those taking Metformin like it. How do you feel on it? I'm considering asking my doctor if I can go on a low dose to get my bloodsugars lower pre-pregnancy. The ttc side-effects would be an added benefit . Does it change your ovulation in any way? I ovulate cd 20-23 and would love to have it move earlier. Could it make a difference?

Hope those with hangovers feel better soon! I had one yesterday after barely drinking. Getting old sucks!

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sparklyrainbow · 25/04/2010 18:28

Hi everyone

I have been AWOL for a while (holiday, DP's brother's wedding to grit teeth through and first week back at work- aka school- madness) but see it's been very busy here! Seems there are loads of newbies sorry you're here> and a quite a few BFPs- congratulations GLbear, Malteser, Gi1da and of course Alba

I will add to the list as I also got a BFP this morning...I'm not letting myself get excited (and won't for a while so I will still mostly lurk on here) but quietly very pleased and of course pretty scared too. It will be a New Year baby if it's a sticky one, fingers crossed we get that far...

Cheepz · 25/04/2010 18:32

big woot woot and hands in the air to alba

commiserations to moof but will take one of those sausage rolls thanks!!

lovely weekend

jsut quick as dh loitering

planning to test tonight - hopefully bfn finally - wierd to be wanting a bfn!

Muser · 25/04/2010 18:32

Another BFP! What a lovely thread this is today.

Sorry to hear about RTD moofold.

Gi1da · 25/04/2010 19:18

Congratulations Sparkler more wonderful news!

Here's hoping that this is your last bfn Cheepz

Linda acupuncture worked for me but sounds like you have a pretty comprehensive plan in place! Above all try to relax and keep any stresses at bay.

waves to all x

VivClicquot · 25/04/2010 19:37

Awwww how lovely to see two more BFPs - lots of love and congratulations to Alba and Sparkly

And cheepz - here's to all things negatory, my love

Have had a lovely weekend but am feeling nervous about the week ahead. DH and I fly to Baltimore on Thursday for a long weekend visiting one of my best friends - am uber excited, but I know that by the time I return on Tuesday, I'll either have AF (due a week tomorrow) or I'll be late.

In surreptitious symptom spotting news, my boobs have been killing me all day today which is very unusual for me. But then every month so far has thrown up a new non-symptom which seems unusual at the time, but which turns out to be my body playing silly buggers. Sigh.

Kisses to all xxx

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Curlylox · 25/04/2010 20:17

Congrats to Alba and Sparkly!

Apologies to all as I haven't been on as late, but do lurk on the odd occasion to see how you're all getting on. I am great (when I have the time) to read your posts and empathise, laugh etc but to respond am not good at typing the words, however if you were in front of me I'm great (mmm does that make any sense??).

Anyway wondering if anyone can shed any light on my little hiccup, my cl is quite regular 28 days (once I had a cl of 21 days in Dec 09 this was last AF before BFP). Since MC in Feb had AF about 28 days then another normal cycle but have had another AF after 17 days since my last one. The few days leading up to this I did feel tired, headache, waves of nausea, angry and weepy. It isnt light bleeding either, seems more like AF, is this all normal??

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