First time frolickers - old and new first time TTC'ers welcome!

[maamalady]

A new thread! This is for anyone who is trying to conceive their first child - anyone welcome!

The current stats list is shown below, UCL means usual cycle length, and CD is cycle day.

In theory the person who starts the thread gets a BFP before the end, but I'll just be happy to get AF turn up again!

evilgiraffe TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 28?! CD82
Stiffybyng TTC#1 cycle UCL28 CD55
PinkiePoo TTC1, Cycle 2, UCL 28-40, CD48
Bellaby TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 32ish CD42
chalky3 TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL 33 CD37
misshoohaa TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL-28-35 CD36
Papertiger TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL28-32 CD30
Wannamummy TTC#1 cycle 2, UCL 28 CD30
Headbanger TTC #1 Cycle 3 UCL 24 CD25
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle11 UCL30 CD24
cherrycobbler TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL32 CD21
Calyx TTC#1 cycle 11 UCL 27-32 CD20
Mrs Wajs TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL 27-45 CD19
Ariesgirl TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL 29 CD17
kkas TTC#1 Cycle 9 UCL31 CD17
Pipsicles TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL38 CD16
chico193 TTC#1 cycle ? UCL36 CD14
haloflo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL26-28 CD13
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 11 UCL33-39 CD12
applecharlotte TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL26 CD11
Dinkytinky TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL27 CD6
Claire 196 TTC#1 cycle2 UCL 25-28 CD5
Womanlytales TTC#1, Cycle 2, UCL28, CD4

Not counting days
Kaloki TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL ?
Aly323

Waiting to TTC
Sevans
FelicityFlick (Regulating cycles- Cycle 1-41 Days Cycle 2-57 Days Cycle 3- 38 days)
seablue TTC #1 Cycle 12 UCL 28ish CD20
CaveMum
calligraphy82

MIA (stopped counting cds)
Stellybelly TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD115
blueberry noo TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31-32 CD89
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL26/7 CD74
mrscinco TTC#1 Cycle 8 UCL 27-32 CD61
Homebound TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL 30-? CD90
Hoping TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 32 CD89
lipstie TTC#1 Cycle7 UCL26-28 CD77
hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL28-30 CD74
lucieloo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL 24-32 CD69
LinzRed TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD77

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Ladyemmalou83 BFP 13Oct
bluesnowfalcon BFP 14 Oct
DesperateHousewife21 3rd Nov
Spirael BFP 7 Nov
Curlycasper BFP 11 Nov
Sky27 BFP ???
EmsieRo BFP 16 Nov
vix206 BFP 8 Dec
HypotheticalMummy BFP 9 Dec
Ozziegirly BFP 16 Dec
NovemberAli BFP 24 Dec
Eleanora BFP 28 Dec
whiteroses BFP 11 Jan
hamsterlover BFP 11 Jan
Hobnob76 BFP 17 Jan
MadameG BFP 17 Jan
pixiestix BFP 18 Jan
ceebs05 BFP 22 Jan
addie81 BFP 28 Jan
WorrisomeHeart BFP 29 Jan
chancewouldbeafinething BFP 1 Feb
Hermya321 BFP 12 Feb
fudgecat BFP 19 Feb
honeymoo BFP ??
Pidgin BFP 27 Feb
YorkshireTeaDrinker BFP 29 Feb
DrewsGirl BFP 4 March
bunnygirl80 BFP 12 March
Mumnerves BFP 1 April
Spanishlady BFP 3 April
luckyseven BFP 8 April
Capricorn76 12 April

flo, I don't feel better today! I don't remember ever having a two day hangover before This must be what happens when you get older! It sucks- glad all is still well your end. Burying your head in the sand is a good tactic

Hi pinkie! Glad you're back

Love both the dresses beautifulbridestobe I do love a good wedding.

In news from me, fertility friend says I ovulated on day 14 again this month. Now on day 17 so the countdown to ttc is on. So excited My CBFM is ready and waiting for me, although I don't think I actually NEED it as my cycle is pretty regular now and I know which days I should SWI on but that is just so typical of impatient me.

Hope everyone is ok today. Will check in later on from my vegetative state on the sofa.

Lots of love

Morning haloflo, quiet round here ain't it!

Keeping fingers crossed that you'll have good news soon. Don't feel pressurised into testing, do it when you feel ready.

I have to say I have no idea what is going on with my body and hormones! As I said ERTD showed up just before my exam and guess what - she went away again! No signs AT ALL yesterday, though I have cramps again this morning. I'm now not sure if that really was ERTD or just my body mocking me! If it was , cycle 2 was 22 days, if not then I'm still counting and on 25 days so far! Who knows!

I've decided that the captain of my brain ship is asleep at the wheel! He's been so reliant on the pill artificially regulating my hormones that he doesn't know what to do!

Anyway, I think the exam went well. I didn't forget anything and the examiner didn't ask me to redo anything, so that's a good sign. My teacher is away fir 2 weeks now so hopefully my results will be available when she gets back.

Don't forget ladies that it is Royal Ascot this week, so if you get the chance make sure you plonk yourself down in front of the BBC Tuesday-Saturday! Is anyone going this year? My boss goes every year for the whole week so muggins has to man the office. It's not all bad, we put the tv on and take it in turns to buy cakes to eat whilst watching the big race each day!

Happy Monday everyone!

X-posts with felicity Morning! [waves]

Hope the hangover eases soon. Very exciting that you are in the final countdown - just make sure you lot don't go leaving me here by myself!

Morning all. Nothing to report here. I'm lacking any good symptoms. Fingers crossed for everyone else in the 2ww.

well what a busy weekend everyone is having.

loving the new terminology, thanks Aries for suggesting!

in non-TTC news, what a disappointment on saturday night eh?

and back to TTC, even in my first month I have not managed to keep up with my plan of SWI every day for the 2 weeks from days 7 to 21, lol, was probably a bit ambitious from the start! am doing pretty well though, only missed 1 day so far! poor DH is worn out!

and yes there are babies everywhere. found out yesterday a woman in my village is expecting twins!

ooh i think i got one day out on the list somehow, am on CD15 today (mon)

Morning cave, I will not be leaving you anywhere on your own, don't you worry! How strange about your body playing tricks on you?? The good thing is that it has got a chance to get back to normal before you get cracking with the ttc in September.

I'm impressed superpenguin- only 6 more days to go

Morning all!

Not sure why I'm so chirpy on a Monday morning - must have something to do with all the practice shagging I've been up to over the weekend.

And I'm super-impressed by your effort superpenguin! My DH and I are planning to attempt a similar feat this month, so hang on in there!

Ooh haloflo! I've got everything crossed for you! (Except my legs...)

Good luck with the exam results CaveMum! I used to dance, once upon a time. Really should get off my lazy arse and get back into it.

Eurgh FelicityFlick. I've started experiencing the 2 day hangovers lately. Horrific beasts they are too. Hope yours clears off pronto!

Kaloki good luck with your doctor's appt on Weds! And you're making that dress? Wow! Major talent.

Lots of lucky vibes to everyone in the 2ww. Here's hoping the ERTD (much better, thank Aries!) stays well away!

Hi everyone,
Looked at our stats and seems like Jan was the best month with 8 bfps. Other months though has been also pretty awesome with a BFP almost every week of the month. Good luck to all those feeling the symptoms. Hope ERTD stays away for you.

Hi all, me again.

Feeling very glum. Just had a call from DH who says he?s been told this morning that the powers that be want him to go to Afghanistan in February 2011. It is not 100% definite at this stage, but the fact they have told him means it is highly likely. This really screws our plans up. At the very best it looks as though ttc will have to wait until December at the very earliest. As I?ve said before I don?t think I can face the prospect of giving birth without DH by my side.

Will pop back later when I?ve had the chance to think a bit more

Sorry to hear that cavemum I hope once the news has sunk in a bit that a solution will appear that makes it all seem a bit brighter. I know how frustrating it is to have to wait because thats what I had to do. If it is any consolation (it's probably not!) the extra four months I have waited have been really useful in getting to know my cycle and getting myself all prepared. xxx

haloflo It's partly for lack of ERTD, and partly to talk about my back. I've got some old sheets that I'll be using to mock up the dress first, then I'll order the fabric I want.

cavemum So sorry to hear that! Hopefully though things will work out for the best.

In other news, I've got my MRI scan next Wednesday, so hopefully I'm a step closer to getting my health back.

haloflo thanks for the welcome back..unfortunately due to my history of long cycles...one before last was 2 months i am not going to POAS. I don't feel pregnant..at all. So....i am putting this down as another loong god damn cycle.

Stats: TTC 1 Cycle 4 UCL 28-64 cd 39

Hope all is well......shocking weather down these parts. Cold and wet!! >

Sorry to hear your plans maybe on hold...but the right solution will become clear pretty soon x x

Evening All

Had a busy weekend so didn't get to pop in to say hello in the end. Played tennis both Sat and Sun and then DH took me out for lunch yesterday to celebrate my birthday . He is also going to be getting me an iPad which I am so excited about although sounds like I'll have to wait about 4 weeks for deliver

Unfortuntely today am feeling a bit under the weather so will be celebrating with an early night and hot lemsip! Not sure if that is just my body reacting to everything that has happened and trying to tell me to slow down or something completely unrelated.

Almostknockedupgirl (or AKG for short) - good luck as you embark on your first cycle.

Felicity -well done on finishing all your marking/ reports. What a relief. Well done on your weight loss as well - that's very impressive. Other than my tennis at weekends I've been meaning to get back into an exercise routine for ages - might have started this morning if I wasn't feeling under the weather (then again maybe not !). Sorry you didn't manage to watch England on Saturday - having watched the game I would much rather have been drinking lashings of free mohitos! I thought they played better than they have for a while but it certainly didn't convince me they are capable of winning the tournament. Hope the hangover is finally easing.

Haloflo - fingers crossed for you this month xxxx x x xxxx (thats all my fingers and my thumbs)

Cloaky - I hope that the assessment comes back in your favour. Not examining your back sounds very strange indeed. Hope that the MRI scan goes well x

pinkie -good to hear from you

Aries - I also really like ERTD. You should get a medal for that one

Cavemum - sorry to hear about your DH's possible posting at the start of next year . Hope that sorts itself out.
What are your tips for this week - I have lost far too much betting on the football already this week so I need some good idea here

Superpenguin -we should change your name too to SuperSWIer

Hello Lanky and Hello to anyone else I've not mentioned

Claire - hope we hear from you soon. You are greatly missed x

DH has been planning a holiday for us - we are going to go to Indonesia in a month's time. Getting very excited about it

Looks like this thread is coming to an end. We need to try and get some new recruits on board for the next one again.

Hope everyone has a lovely week

Bellaby
xxx

Day 136 and still no change, just dropping in to reassure you all I've not fallen off the face of the earth! I am becoming resigned to the fact that nothing is happening any time soon - and probably not before this thread is full.

Ah well. In happier news, I went to the Download festival yesterday and it was brilliant, I have popped my music festival cherry with a really really good one I have been humming Aerosmith songs to myself all day...

Hey everyone,
new to this website, where can I find all the lingo translations!? getting confused

I am having my coil removed this week and will be trying for our first baby, so scared, excited and nervous at the same time!!

xx

Sorry for the me me me post but I no longer think it's my month. Nipples are going back to normal (they were dark and fat - same as the month I was pg) & I am spotting. The evil red tide of doom is imminent I'm sure, I feel mad and sad all at the same time. Just wanted to let u all know after I got everyones hopes up.

Jealous much, evilgiraffe! alien82 (hi! fancy meeting you here ), you can find the acronyms here

Oh haloflo. Bollocks.

thanks, almostknockedupgirl
Yep freaky seeing you here! hopefully I can become one of the regulars on here as need some people to "talk" to and help me through this whole time as don't have many friends due to moving loads x

alien82 There is one acronym that we use that isn't on that list.

ERTD - evil red tide of doom. Known as AF (Aunt Flo) on the rest of the conception board as far as I know.

ah thanks Kaloki Hopefully I will get into the swing of using the lingo x

Morning all,

I still feel crap! I am wondering if I am actually ill or if this is now a three day hangover?!! Surely it can't be?! We have a public holiday here tomorrow so hanging on in for that.

Sorry to hear that you don't think it's your month flo Do you normally have spotting before ERTD? Am still sending the vibes your way.

Hi bella, good to see you back! Sounds like you had a very energetic weekend with all your tennis. Hope you had a lovely birthday- what a treat getting an Ipad! I don't know anyone who has one of those and your holiday too! How exciting! Where in Indonesia are you going? I've not been but would love to and hope I get the chance whilst I'm living on this side of the world.

Welcome alien we are due some more BFPs over here so hopefully you can help us get the ball rolling, although we are expecting some ladies back off their holidays soon so perhaps there will have been some holiday conceptions to start us off on our new thread Do you want us to add you to the list?

Hi pinkie, I'll pop you back on the list in a mo Was it you I remember talking about taking aries's friend Agnes cactus ;)?! I can't remember who was involved in that conversation but it's meant to really help regulate cycles and I've been taking it since Feb and I'm all back to normal. I know it might be a placebo effect but it certainly made me feel better and hasn't done me any harm that I can see

Glad you popped back in evil, Download sounds amazing! I was sad to miss the Isle of Wight festival this year which was on the same weekend. We have been to last four or five and it's been a bit of a tradition.

Good luck at docs tomorrow kaloki

Hope everyone is well, only 4 more sleeps until the weekend

Tuesday's list

evilgiraffe TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL 28?! CD137
claireinthecommunity TTC#1 cycle12 UCL29 CD50
Junglebob TTC#1, Cycle 6, UCL31-36, CD49
Kaloki TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL30? CD46
PinkiePooTTC 1 Cycle 4 UCL 28-64 cd 40
wakarimasen TTC#1, Cycle 2, UCL25ish, CD39
Florin TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL ??? CD34
takethatlady TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL32 CD34
Zippys TTC#1 cycle 12 UCL33-39 CD32
LankyLady TTC#1 cycle UCL29, CD28
Womanlytales TTC#1, Cycle 3, UCL28-33, CD26
Muser TTC#1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD24
Saor Alba TTC #1, cycle 1, UCL?, CD19
StreathamRanger TTC #1 Cycle 7, UCL ?, CD19
Superpenguin TTC#1 cycle 1, UCL29, CD15
Mrs Wajs TTC#1 cycle 10, UCL 29-32 CD15
Lipstie TTC#1 Cycle11 UCL25-28 CD14
cherrycobbler TTC#1 cycle 5, UCL32 CD10
Ariesgirl TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL 29-32 CD9
kkas TTC#1 Cycle 11 UCL31 CD9
almostknockedupgirl TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL 26-28 CD4
SarahAvon TTC #1 cycle 1, UCL 28-30 CD??

Not counting days
haloflo TTC#1 cycle 6
Bellaby cycle 2

Waiting to TTC
Calyx
Sevans
FelicityFlick
CaveMum
calligraphy82
hairytriangle

MIA (stopped counting cds)
Stellybelly TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD115
blueberry noo TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 31-32 CD89
CJ2007 TTC#1 cycle 7 UCL26/7 CD74
mrscinco TTC#1 Cycle 8 UCL 27-32 CD61
Hoping TTC#1 cycle 2 UCL 32 CD89
lipstie TTC#1 Cycle7 UCL26-28 CD77
lucieloo TTC#1 cycle 5 UCL 24-32 CD69
LinzRed TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL? CD77
Stiffybyng TTC#1 cycle UCL28 CD75
misshoohaa TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL-28-35 CD56
Headbanger TTC #1 Cycle 3 UCL 24 CD68
chico193 TTC#1 cycle ? UCL36 CD56
Dinkytinky TTC#1 cycle 3 UCL27 CD48
Claire 196 TTC#1 cycle2 UCL 25-28 CD46
moulesfrites TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL 28 CD42

Graduates:
Trying4Baby1 BFP 21Aug
Kaystar BFP 27Aug
Pepperonipizza BFP 12Sep
Fulhamgirl BFP 18Sep
Ladyemmalou83 BFP 13Oct
bluesnowfalcon BFP 14 Oct
DesperateHousewife21 3rd Nov
Spirael BFP 7 Nov
Curlycasper BFP 11 Nov
Sky27 BFP ???
EmsieRo BFP 16 Nov
vix206 BFP 8 Dec
HypotheticalMummy BFP 9 Dec
Ozziegirly BFP 16 Dec
NovemberAli BFP 24 Dec
Eleanora BFP 28 Dec
whiteroses BFP 11 Jan
hamsterlover BFP 11 Jan
Hobnob76 BFP 17 Jan
MadameG BFP 17 Jan
pixiestix BFP 18 Jan
ceebs05 BFP 22 Jan
addie81 BFP 28 Jan
WorrisomeHeart BFP 29 Jan
chancewouldbeafinething BFP 1 Feb
Hermya321 BFP 12 Feb
fudgecat BFP 19 Feb
honeymoo BFP ??
Pidgin BFP 27 Feb
YorkshireTeaDrinker BFP 29 Feb
DrewsGirl BFP 4 March
bunnygirl80 BFP 12 March
Mumnerves BFP 1 April
Spanishlady BFP 3 April
luckyseven BFP 8 April
Capricorn76 12 April
Homebound 30 April
Starberries BFP ?
Oneof8 BFP 18 May
seablue BFP ?
Aly323 BFP 20 May
applecharlotte BFP 29 May
chalky3 BFP 30 May
papertiger BFP 31 May
Wannamummy BFP 1 June
Pipsicles BFP 6 June

Morning all, not really ready to talk about yesterday's problem so will focus on positive things - Royal Ascot for a start!

I promised Bellaby I'd put up my selections for the day. There is some fantastic racing on offer today, first race @ 2.30 so please do watch on BBC if you can!

2.30 Goldikova - will be a short price favourite but on her best form I can't see her being beat.

3.05 Kingsgate Native - very good sprinter, should go well. Possible threat from Aussie horse Nicconi.

3.50 Makfi and Nobles Promise - Makfi won the English 2,000 Guineas in May and horses he beat have come out and won at the top level. Nobles Promise has travelled from the USA for this race so is of much interest.

4.25 Amwell Pinot - won on his only start to date , VERY well bred and should go well at a big price. Best backed each way.

5.00 Dayia - I won on her a few times in the past, so I'm not deserting her now!

5.35 - Style and Panache and Marine Commando. A tough race, but if I had to gave a bet it would be a toss up between these two!

I can't promise they will win or even run well, but I will be having a bet on most of these!

Good luck all!