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 (Part3)

[BUnderTheBonnet]

Hi all,

Brand new thread!

I started it so I must get a BFP before the end - them's the rules.

delilahbelle only just seen your post.

I don't know where you are based? But if you are thinking about acupuncture, make sure you go to one specialising in fertility. A good place to start is here www.acupuncture.org.uk

I found mine through a personal recommendation

Digi bummer about the BFN - know how you feel. Pretty crap isn't it xx

Hello

Well I got to the ball ok, DP had to wedge me into my dress, as to get the zip on, the lady had to take a bit off the back, so I spent the night with a fixed on my face - due to the fact I couldn't really breathe, but it was good fun. Apart from a very small stain made from the durex lube on the back - no one was any the wiser!

I ate and drank what I liked as I am not going to test till Saturday ( trying to convince myself!!) I am looking out for hopefully not to test too, or my resolve may fade! Sounds like you are being strong though and not testing early!!

Julia - its possible you Ovd' late, if for some reason you are on a day 28 day cycle - you may have ovulated later than usual - maybe you stopped POAS a bit early? Fingers x for you

hairy - I think everyone is guilty of symptom spotting I do it all the time x

PV - on fertility friend, they have counted my DPO from the day after I appear to have ovulated, so I am on DPO7 ( I want to test now !!)

I hope everyone is ok, I have just dropped DP off at the station to go back to Germany, so I am now going to do some internet shopping

Wave to everyone elsexx

Hi everyone, not been around for a bit so will try to catch up on everyone's news later. digi sorry to hear about the BFN x

Hopefully I got my BFP with the LO we lost at 12dpo and this time not until 13dpo (BFN at 12dpo this time). MrsPretty I had a quick check at my old fertility friend and I ov'd on the Sunday and it counted Monday as 1dpo.

Hope you are all well, no news from here. Still neurotic about lack of feeling pregnant and getting anxious about scan tomorrow. We're going to see Toy Story today so that will take my mind off it for a bit. 8s hope you're coping with your new status well and good luck viv and everyone else on the TWW and those at the SWI stage xx

Really should have read back on thread before posting - and shouldn't be doing it just now or will miss the cinema! Just wanted to say hope you're feeling better Loopy, had all those same thoughts x

Also Barren - good luck with the appt pal, will keep an eye out for how you get on. Northern also know how you're feeling, its pretty scary stuff but as I think loopy once said to me, if there's nothing wrong then everything is ok so keep believing that x

I'm really away this time!

One last thing, Jolls I seeing you posted but you haven't said how you are - how are things going with you?

[switches laptop off to force self to get ready and stop reading MN posts]

Morning lovelies

Hope you all had fab weekends. Lots to catch up on but as I'm putting off diving into my to-do list, I'm going to attempt some personals.

empty - Hope you are going easy on yourself, my love. As for the Christmas thing, me and DH are actually planning on going somewhere hot and sunny for Christmas this year, as it will be too hard knowing it ought to be our first Christmas with either of our babies. Could you do the same? Your (mental and physical) wellbeing is far more important than family duty - you'll have lots of Christmases to do the family thing, so maybe take a year out for yourselves?

battery - The exact same thing happened to me last year! However, in my case, it had happened a) in Reiss in central London, b) on my actul birthday and c) was two days after we'd discovered about my mmc.

Basically, DH and I had booked to spend my birthday weekend in London from Sat - Mon, but had the fateful scan on the Thursday. We decided we should still head to London so we could have a weekend together coming to terms with things (and also - we were going to see Take That at Wembley so there was no question I wasn't going to go!), so was a bit on autopilot wandering around the shops. Tried on an amazing dress in Reiss that was in the sale, but the zip got stuck and I had to literally be cut out of the dress with a pair of scissors by the very unamused shop assistant. It was the first time all weekend I laughed and laughed and laughed.

digi - so sorry about the BFN honey x

julia - I also reckon you may have ov'd later in your cycle.

prettyvacant - I have just about forgiven you for the Wooden Boat comment. While it is a Jason classic, it can't come close to 'How Did It Come To This' for its mere use of the word, 'compartmentalising' in one of the verses ... genius. ;-)

As for your dpo - I count the day after ov as 1dpo. So I think I ovulated on Day 16, so as today's day 20, I'm 4dpo. (And truth be told, already feeling pretty pessimistic for no reason whatsoever.)

If you ov'd on D12, you're now on 8dpo - so definitely into the boob proddage stage

Hi to moo and 8s and jolls and muser and hopefully and mrsgmack and barren and delilah and hairy and anyone else I've missed.

Much love
Viv xxxx

ps - went to see Inception at the cinema yesterday. It's amazing. You should all go and see it.

Morning all
Too much to catch up on so am just going to drop in. 8 working days left until I have finished my notice and man it can't come soon enough then stright in to new job and TTC!!! woot woot

House stuff is on hold while our buyers new buyer does their legals but its looking ok for September now and we have booked a week in the Palm Atlantis in Dubai as a treat to compensate for the disappointment, mid you sharing a room with DS going to be abit of a cold shower - although as DH pointed out there will be a nice ensuite!

Hope everyone has good weeks - lots of paperwork - non work - to do that I brought into the office so perhaps check in again later and see what news from you lot

Can't wait to ttc again and start playing poas, 2ww and cbfm checking!! and of course will be back on the list - wahey!

HI all
moof thanks for asking - am ok, 8 weeks today, so still in the game. Feeling increasingly sick and weary, but in waves, so copable with (plus a bulk order to Amazon for Thomas, ITNG, and Fireman Sam DVDs has been very useful for entertaining DS when I really can't face another trip to the park for mad scootering - lots of guilt though as don't really like him watching too much TV, but figure gotta get through the next few weeks somehow...!)

cheepzy pleased all moving in a positive direction for you - very on your deluxe break!

Wave to all - busy old fred at the mo. Will continue to lurk as still don't want to graduate...

jools completely understand on the grad factor - if it happens for me don't think i will grad again until post 12 weeks scan!! hang around here until you are ready xxx

Glad to hear you're feeling sick jolls! Just wanted to pop in to let you all know I had my 8 week scan today and saw the baby's heartbeat. I keep crying. It was so amazing.

Hi!

Muser that is fabulous news!!!!! I am so pleased Jolls glad you are feeling pat and mick! Don't feel guilty about the tv, its not forever. Cheepz Great news that your notice is almost up and move is looking set for Sept and OMG I am of your holiday!!!

Ooo I want to see that Viv glad you said it was good (think positive lady x). Enjoy Toy Story Moof. I am ok, feel sick first thing and still have rank metal mickey mouth but thats about it apart from the ridiculous peeing! 5 weeks tomorrow - bloody 'ell it's a long and winding road ahead!!

Digi do you think it was a little early? Pretty I count the day after as day 1 too.

Good luck to yous on the 2ww or about to test.....who is about to test? what happened to the list?

Hello - I have done the list - be gentle, it's my first time - it hasn't been done since Thursday - so I hope it's ok- feel free to point out the errors!

I have left the BFP'S - not changed CD or anything - I don't know if thats right or not

No news from me today so wave to all x

Urd TTC#3 CYCLE 2 UCL28 CD69
InchyInchy TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL 30? CD44
WildSheepChase TTC#2 cycle 1 UCL 60 CD46
LAF77 TTC#1 Cycle 3 UCL28 CD43
LucySnowe TTC#2 cycle 4 UCL 38ish CD42
TAcrazy TTC#2 cycle 8 UCL 28 CD40
Digitalgirl TTC#2 cycle 1 (postMC#2) ACL 42 CD40
Mummy4610 TTC#4 cycle 4 UCL 26-30 CD40
Magichen TTC#2 cycle UCL 29 CD37
Magic8ballhastheanswers TTC#3 cycle 4 UCL28 BFP
northerngoldilocks TTC #1 cycle 1 UCL 28-30 CD29 --- BFP!
bessie26 TTC#2 cycle 2 UCL31 CD33
Tigger15 TTC#2 cycle 14 UCL26-9 CD27
Hopefully TTC#2 cycle 8 UCL 28 CD23
Curlylox TTC#3 cycle 5 UCL 28 CD23
batteryhen TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL 28 CD23
Fliesby TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL 35-80 CD22
Littlemiss72 TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL28 CD22
Freezing TTC#2 cycle 1 UCL28 CD22
delilahbelle TTC#1 cycle 1 UCL28 CD21
vivcliquot TTC#1 cycle 8 UCL28 CD20
PrettyVacant1 TTC#1 Cycle 2 UCL26(?!) CD20
stuffedmk TTC#2 cycle 2 UCL 28ish CD20
Hairytriangle TTC#1 MC April/May/June CD18
Loopymumsy TTC#4 cycle 1 UCL 26-28 CD16
saffronbun TTC#1, cycle 1, UCL 28, CD11
Barrenbrook TTC#1 cycle 2 (post MC#3) UCL 28 CD9
IvySedai TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 30ish CD9
MrsGMack TTC#2 cycle 1 UCL 28 CD6

WTTC
Cheepz TTC#2 MMC 26/3/10 4th cycle post ERPC self/bastard company making me work notice imposed TTC amnesty
ElmMum TTC#2 MC 28/2-17/3/10 UCL 28/29 on cycle 1 of (self-imposed) 2 or 3 cycle wait
NBelle TTC#1 MC 09/04/10
youremindmeofthebabe TTC#2, MMC May 10

GRADUATES
amyboo - baby boy - Matthew
totally - baby girl - Faith
hoops997 - baby boy - Benjamin
Memorylapse - Baby girl - Olivia
Stressy BFP 22nd August 2009
becky78 BFP 4th September 2009
LittleOneMum BFP 7th September 2009
Waitingisntfun BFP 19th September 2009
Chamois BFP 7th October 2009
Apples BFP 9th November 2009
Meita BFP 10th December 2009
CakeandFineWine BFP 27th December 2009
boodleboot BFP 2nd January 2010
LeeWT BFP 21st January 2010
TFLS BFP 22nd January 2010
Louisesh BFP 22nd January 2010
MrsRigby BFP 27th January 2010
TheKurgan BFP 30th January 2010
effilump BFP 8th February 2010
Sarahlou8 BFP 10th February 2010
samanthab123 BFP 10th February 2010
redandyellowandpinkandgreen BFP 6th March 2010
floweringcurrant BFP 8th March 2010
HappyGirl1 BFP 23rd March 2010
Unbuffy BFP 28th March 2010
Zayja BFP 2nd April 2010
Goodluckbear BFP 10th April 2010
Malteser1981 BFP 11th April 2010
Gilda BFP 19th April 2010
AlbaDeTamble BFP 25th April 2010
sparklyrainbow BFP 25th April 2010
BunnyBaby BFP 27th April 2010
Margie32 BFP 26th April
LucyT66 BFP 30th April
Redheadgal BFP 10th May
Westyorkshiregirl BFP 19 May
dorcas111 BFP 24th May
slimyak BFP
clareanna BFP 1 june 2010
LadyBee BFP 8 June
BUnderthebonnet BFP 20 June
Muser BFP 22 June
Jollster BFP 22 June
Moofold BFP 26 June
SarahMia BFP

Ok, so I need a slap with a big wet fish. I promised I wouldn't do the symptom spotting, but here I am in my lunch time......

I had a dip below the cover line on my temps yesterday (7DPO), cramps today and a bit of spotting??? Also I have a urine infection, which does sometimes happen when DP is at home - from all the 'ahem' bedroom olympics

If I promise to bring in an extra large kipper will someone do the honours please? xx

Battery - excellent behaviour as will make me seem less menkul, relatively speaking. Come her, I'll mackerel you up.

Pretty - as others have said I believe CD13 would be 1 DPO. Thwack.

Cheepz Yay, things are turning around for you - that's great.

Loopy weird when and how it gets to you isn't it? I often think that I'm mostly OK and then, for instance, went for a bikini wax ()and the young woman who was doing asks 'do you have kids?' All of a sudden I've got a great big lump in my throat? Big hug to you.

Muser that's so lovely.X

Day 29 (UCL 26/27) Still no RTD another BFN on FR this morning. Only backache and heartburn to report. Must stop testing until later this week . . .is pointless, no? Thwack.

Hey all

digi so sorry about the BFN and obv I completely sympathise with the long cycle angst. I seem to spend most of the time just hanging around for my hormones to get into gear, panicking when they do, then getting vastly over excited during the 2ww only to have the whole thing start all over again. I totally had CRAZY symptoms last time around and was v. nonplussed to see a BFN. It is bloody annoying that PMT symptoms appear to be stupidly similar to pg ones. HOWEVER in your case as I said to jollster just before she got her BFP it ain't over till the pg lady sings.... &tc.

If I'm not pg this time around I am going to the docs for some metformin to maybe help reduce my cycle length - I don't think you have PCOS tho do you?

sympathy empty hopefully and pv too. And anyone else who needs a hug.

loopy that's who I forgot! God bless loopy /Fraulein Maria

Viv, you're not the first person to mention to me how good Inception is, I really must take a visit to the cinema to watch it. I hope that Toy Story is good too, Moof, we are going to see that on Friday, and I am inordinately excited!

hopefully your stuff is lush, and I like your Blog too . I keep thinking I should attempt to make a quilt, keep my fingers busy. Perhaps you will inspire me..

Muser that's brilliant news!

Loopy sorry you're feeling low, did you get any SWI done in the end?

I feel like i'm getting thrush(nice-I hate thrush) so, don't know whether to SWI here anyway, am probably a few days off EWCM so may just bob to the chemists instead and get sorted.

Hello to all

Pass me a kipper someone lol

snort

Morning Hairy. Pray tell why you needed the kipper at such a late hour last night?

Here you go hairy

Rtd is due either today or tomorrow. Hoping it comes today so that I've got more period-free days on holiday. Temps have dropped so I know it's due. 16 day luteal phase again, so at least I have that to rely on.

Bring on cycle 2! I'm ready for ya.

12 months of ttc this August. Not really something to celebrate, although am surprised at our stamina.

Quick post - I have stopped with all the crazy symptom spotting - I have now gone the other way and convinced my self I am so 'without symptoms' that I am not pregnant at all, and will probably never be pregnant again (see how the craziness affects me if I am left unsupervised for too long ??) Maybe I will do a crazy chicken dance to cheer myself up

My friend who has been trying to get pregnant since xmas has asked to pop over and see me tonight - I know she will tell me she is pregnant - am pleased - but I will need some deep breaths at the ready.

Sorry for the me post - hope eveyone is ok

Where is hopefully ?? Wonder if there is any early testing going on

Afternoon everyone!

Met up with v lovely wedding photographer today, and have all but booked him, which will mean we've sorted a photographer before (a) marquee, (b) caterers, (c) the registry office. Sensible, right?

Would love to be symptom spotting (I am a whopping 10DPO after all), but have NOTHING to work with - no cramps, no aches, no spotting, no funny tastes, no nausea. I wouldn't expect PMT symptoms yet either, so really I have no inkling either way.

It's funny, I'm now at the point where I can't actually imagine getting a BFP. I'm just waiting for the inevitable BFN/RTD combo to show up so we can get back on the treadmill for another month. hippy friend would no doubt suggest that my negative attitude isn't helping me conceive, but I honestly can't actually get my head round the concept that it will ever happen now. (Which is stupid. I'm 27 and the worst case scenario is probably a big age gap, as I can't imagine that I won't ever conceive again, having produced DS and not noticed my uterus dropping out since then).

Loopy DP is always v excited at prospect of DTD on camping trips, I am always faintly horrified (DS is approximately 18 inches away the other side of a piece of nylon.) We're going on Thursday, AF is due on Saturday. I may have to test Thursday morning before we go, so I know whether to expect RTD while we're away. That's a justifiable reason for early testing, right?

Incidentally, my temps have been up over the past 2 days, by about 0.2 degrees. Is this good, bad or indifferent? I'm about 10DPO, but temps didn't show a massive shift between pre and post OV (if I didn't have CBFM as well, I'm not sure I'd have particularly noticed the rise, as I had 3 random high temps at around the CD 6-10 mark, mainly due to my crap temp taking). Any experienced tempers out there with any idea?