Roll up, roll up! Statistical chance of at least one BFP! - *15th BFP Announced!*

[pola17]

Thanks guys really appreciate it. I'm absorbing all of the positive energy and channelling it towards my vagina!

Mrs, sorry about the missed appointment. You must have been fuming with work. You have the fertility results in a little over 4 weeks now and the bloods around the same time so that's something.
The Christmas break will also give you some much needed time to digest the results and assess your options. I'm so hopeful it's good news and you have a clear plan for the new year (even better a BFP before that!).

Do you think a career change or a job with less demands on you would be worth considering?

Jaynie, you'll feel so much better when you get a professional opinion. Not even that, it's a big relief having an outsider to take a load off you and your dh - ttc can get under your skin and become a ticking time bomb as we all know only too well! Sometimes a pair of fresh eyes and an objective, emotionally removed perspective is just the thing you need. I really hope you have a positive appointment

Pola, good to have you back missy How are you feeling about this cycle? I've recently changed my page view to display 40 posts per page and I'm missing so many! Need to figure out how to change it back if I can figure out how to access it again! Hope you enjoyed the Wedding. I do love a good Wedding! Free food, free bar, admire beautiful Wedding dress....free bar!

Foquita, I think that's perfectly reasonable regarding SS's and exes. If my past bf's had the same personality traits and messed me about I would be just as dubious! Good job you didn't disregard your current oh on that very basis! I try to keep an open mind but I can be put off very easily by people with extreme prejudices or those who like to push their so-called intellect just to assert their own superiority. I'll stop now before I rule myself from the 'I like list'!

Im ok, but I havent been temping or doing anything... AF finished about 4 or 5 days ago... OV should be here in a week or so... DH and I are back in action, and just hoping for the best!!

whatz up, ladiez????

 

[MrsFX]

Thats great news pola. Hoping u have a healthy few weeks to get that eggy fertilised!

 

[foquita]

Foquita, I think that's perfectly reasonable regarding SS's and exes. If my past bf's had the same personality traits and messed me about I would be just as dubious! Good job you didn't disregard your current oh on that very basis! I try to keep an open mind but I can be put off very easily by people with extreme prejudices or those who like to push their so-called intellect just to assert their own superiority. I'll stop now before I rule myself from the 'I like list'!

yeah pseudo-intelluctuals definitely aren't my fave either

how are you? any sign of AF or your shy BFP yet? i've got everything crossed for you xxxx

for foquita who's still IN!

thank you thank you thank you , i hope next cycle is the lucky one for you!

I'm about cd 23 (on Tuesday) af due end of the week. don't get excited ladies 'I feel nathing'
I'm ok with that tho. Baby dust obviously welcome tho. I'm not crazy!

when are you testing? are you going to wait until you are officially late? 'nothing' could be a symptom


think i have f**ked up all the quotes there

i'm 4DPO and having loads of 'symptoms' i feel like my body is teasing me, i really don't think i can face the mental torment of the 2WW! i am not brave enough! i have been an emotional wreck today, i came in and had half a glass of wine and had a nap. i feel like s**t today i am usually quite a positive person but today it is nowhere in sight.

kudos to you ladies who do this every month, i am always moaning about having a long cycle but i am a wreck right now and would struggle to go through it more often

hope everyone is ok, to all xxxx

 

[foquita]

Thanks guys really appreciate it. I'm absorbing all of the positive energy and channelling it towards my vagina!

Mrs, sorry about the missed appointment. You must have been fuming with work. You have the fertility results in a little over 4 weeks now and the bloods around the same time so that's something.
The Christmas break will also give you some much needed time to digest the results and assess your options. I'm so hopeful it's good news and you have a clear plan for the new year (even better a BFP before that!).

Do you think a career change or a job with less demands on you would be worth considering?

Jaynie, you'll feel so much better when you get a professional opinion. Not even that, it's a big relief having an outsider to take a load off you and your dh - ttc can get under your skin and become a ticking time bomb as we all know only too well! Sometimes a pair of fresh eyes and an objective, emotionally removed perspective is just the thing you need. I really hope you have a positive appointment

Pola, good to have you back missy How are you feeling about this cycle? I've recently changed my page view to display 40 posts per page and I'm missing so many! Need to figure out how to change it back if I can figure out how to access it again! Hope you enjoyed the Wedding. I do love a good Wedding! Free food, free bar, admire beautiful Wedding dress....free bar!

Foquita, I think that's perfectly reasonable regarding SS's and exes. If my past bf's had the same personality traits and messed me about I would be just as dubious! Good job you didn't disregard your current oh on that very basis! I try to keep an open mind but I can be put off very easily by people with extreme prejudices or those who like to push their so-called intellect just to assert their own superiority. I'll stop now before I rule myself from the 'I like list'!

Im ok, but I havent been temping or doing anything... AF finished about 4 or 5 days ago... OV should be here in a week or so... DH and I are back in action, and just hoping for the best!!

whatz up, ladiez????

good luck for this cycle

 

[LilLeafyLea]

Hello meluvlies! I have brown discharge today and my boobs are starting to get sore so I think I am well and truly out. I feel so relieved to be honest! The not knowing was killing me more than the excitement of a possible BFP - OK that's a complete and utter filthy lie! There's some heavy SPD (self-protecting denial) going on! Thanks so much for helping me get through it though A much needed wine & whine session with my girlfriend is in order!

Pola, good for you. I think everyone needs a break once in a while. I think it can hinder rather than help the process sometimes. I hope you feel the benefit and it gives you a good run up to your fertile period x

Mrs, unless your erring on the side of SPD yourself, you shouldn't rule out a BFP! No symptoms are the new symptoms apparently! I do like the 'no BFP til proven otherwise' approach though. Hope this is your week!

Foquita, half a glass of wine and a nap?! You're a cheap night in! My kinda lady! You kip, I sip and sip and sip some more! Hoping you'll feel better but those are very good signs you're displaying really. Cranky, tired, plus the other symptoms you have. I know it's early at 4dpo and I don't want to give you false hope but I think it's good if it lifts your spirits in the here and now. We're happy to keep you company in the TWW however!

Jaynie, hope you are OK too Missy x

 

[MrsFX]

Foquita. I hope the next 10 days speed on by. It's coming up to Christmas and a funny time vortex occurs at this time of year so it might go by quick smart.

Leafy. U got me! It is SPD I'm spouting. I may well test on Saturday. Cd 28. Because I'm going out for drinks with some friends.

Can't believe it's only flipping wednesday. Good luck everyone. X

 

[firstbaby25]

Foquita - it's emotional torture isn't it? So bad knowing you just might be... I like your style I limit it but drink in the 2ww and some people on here will judge you for it. Sometimes bnb is like a harem! I really hope you don't have to wait it out for another cycle.

Pola not a lot 'up' with me! I'm working in LDN today back at 10.20pm . Started a new book last night and I am enjoying it. Villette, a Charlotte Bronte one

Leafy sorry to hear it. Is your ticker wrong then? I like SPD, employ it every CD1!!

Mrs can't wait for Saturday's I have become a shameless POASA.

 

[foquita]

lea - I am a cheap date I was desperate to have more but I managed to restrain myself! is AF in full flow now?

mrsfx - thank you, I wish this 2WW coincided with payday because that sure would make the time go faster only three days until testing for you, it'll fly in

firstbaby - I don't think there is any harm in having one small glass of wine even during pregnancy so the 2WW should be fine! I think there are a lot of perfect people on this forum who very much appreciate the view from way up where they are looking down on us I don't really drink a lot anyway but I REALLY needed my wee half glass of wine topped up with cola last night, appreciated every minute of it!

 

[firstbaby25]

Indeed. I limit my caffeine (since I had a MC I worry it was cause of the caffeine ) but still drink it, just less. Yeah I try very hard not to judge and I don't know why some people here do! It's not your life. Though I'm up for people's opinions.

I'm excited and nervous for my docs appointment! What if I'm barren?

Just reading on my lunch break!

 

[firstbaby25]

Did I tell you all that I was having a wobble about my temps since I started trying I have only had one thermometer and my temps have always been low. I bought another and the difference between them is shocking. My old one reads 36.77 and the new one reads 37.01 so I might not be barren

 

[MrsFX]

When is your dr appointment jaynie? I'm sure ur not barren. Good to see the dr tho. I can't believe it's almost one month to go until we see the specialist. Can't wait. Must wear a dress I'm sure I'll be getting my bits out!!

 

[firstbaby25]

did I mention I can be melodramatic

My appt is 25th Nov 11 - next Friday. Glad the new thermometer has realistic temps. What brand do you all use? I have a babymad one now but the one before was a Geon. The Geon gave me low readings...

What date is the specialist for you? GL in case I forget but you shouldn't let me forget

I have started with the OPK's but gonna do every other day

 

[pola17]

Hi gals! whats up?? sorry Ive been away! DH and I are every other day, and we´re just hoping for the best this cycle! =)

 

[Dancinnurse]

Just got my BFP!!!!!!!! used opk's and BD'd the day of day after and the next day!!!!!!

 

[LilLeafyLea]

Dancinnurse congratulations you lucky lady! What brilliant news to come back to! H&H 9M to you and your OH! You must pop back in and let us all know how you're getting on xxx

Hope everyone else is ok! Afm I am in extreme pain at the moment. For some reason which escapes me now, I decided to go for my first Zumba class at the gym yesterday and arrived late due to traffic. I decided to try the next class instead which was body combat...Have any of you tried it?! It's a ridiculously gruelling hour of fast paced kicking, punching, lunging, squatting. My heart was ready to explode straight out of my chest!

Today I went paintballing! Running through muddy fields wielding a gun and getting shot in the ass, face and back repeatedly. I think the adrenaline kept the body combat pain at bay until we got back and I started to systematically shut down! I am now a heap of mangled taught muscle and bruised skin! It's all in the name of fun though isn't it?! Isn't it???!

Good news on my job hunt, after two weeks of interviews and weighing my options, I have managed to get one! It's far less hours 9:30 - 3:30 (25 hrs pw) for a shade under what I earned for my full time position (37.5hrs) so I have made the decision to chose my happiness and well being over money for once. I will now be free to take doctors appointments without taking time off work and I can also spend more time with my oh and not feel like work is dominating my existence!

Results from the SA were OK. Normal count and good levels of morphology although the motility was a little low so they have requested a second SA and I will need to request an ultrasound. I'm happy that things are moving at a good rate at least!

Well that's enough about me!

Jaynie, good news on your temps! Hopefully it'll give you a much clearer picture of your cycle. I want to temp again this cycle (AF came full force on Weds so she should be buggering off shortly) I need to get to grips with my cycle and fertile time again. Not sure if this cycle will be my usual 31 days or 33 days like this last cycle. I was very cheap and got mine from the poundshop! It's just a medical one not a specific ttc one and probably not accurate!

Mrs, how are you? Have you taken the plunge and tested at all? Wishing you lots of dusty luck x I would be more excited about the appointment than Xmas! I love the wardrobe choice for the app, that seems a lot easier than faffing about with trousers like I do! Did you make the Christmas decorations with your nieces and nephews in the end?

Hi Pola, I think we'll try and give the SMEP a go this month too. It'll convince my OH that we can have sex for pleasure although It'll be purely BD for me! What he doesn't know can't hurt him! It's good to see that you're having a 'hands on' cycle this month!

Foquita, hope everything is well in your world lady. Have you had any more symptoms? At least you're past the halfway stage now, less than a week to go. Will you test or wait to see if af arrives?

Sorry for another novel of a post guys - always have far too much to say! xxx

 

[HisGrace]

Just got my BFP!!!!!!!! used opk's and BD'd the day of day after and the next day!!!!!!

Congratulations!!! H&H 9 months to you.

 

[MrsFX]

Congratulations daninurse. You must be thrilled. I hope all goes well for u.

AF arrived on Friday. Cd26 but I did spot 2 days before cd1 so must have been cd28. I have had regular cycles for the past 15 months so why aren't I pregnant? I must admit it has upset me this month. I thought we did it. I've realised that there might be something wrong with me. One more cycle before the dr appointment. I think af will be due 3 days before. I hope it doesn't stop any tests being done. I'd better get onto dr google about that. I had a sad moment 'what if I can never choose my child's name' cos I'll have to adopt. Sad I know.

We did salt dough. Baked it in the oven to speed up the process. They loved it. couldn't stay long enough to paint with them hopefully my sis will send some photos. My 3 year old niece asked 'do u get many cuddles?' nearly brought tears to my eyes. She gives good hugs.

So I went out drinking and dancing last night. Guilt free. It explains my verbal diarrhoea!

Leafy. What kind of work do u do. If u don't mind me asking. I was so touched that u remembered my salt dough plans. Sorry that you have broken yourself. That is rubbish. I have body combatted myself once or twice. It's not a pretty sight.

Foquita, jaynie, pola. I hope ur enjoying your weekend.

 

[LilLeafyLea]

So sorry to hear that Mrs, it's so hard to keep positivity up but I think you are getting closer to the news you want. I really want to tell you that there isn't anything wrong with you and you'll have some fab news before the year is out but of course I can't say that. All I can say is that I hope December's app will bring in some positive news and affirmative action because you really need and deserve it.

I work in admin but my work history has covered a broad range of industry's from Finance, Property, Merchandising to Construction - very exciting I know! The new position is for a Property asset management firm and the job description sounds right up my street - varied days which tie in all of my previous experience. It'll be just typical that I find out I'm pregnant the week I start...

I know you work within healthcare - but in what capacity if you don't mind me asking? You've been a wonderful source of information on FT for all of us so it's been a blessing having your input on this thread.

Of course I remembered your plans, might sound silly but you ladies are a very important part of my life! My close friends are fab support-wise but they can't really talk from experience. I don't personally know any of you but I feel like ttc without your support would have been impossible so I care a great deal for you ladies.
Glad you had fun, I can imagine how your nieces' question caused you to well up, bless her. Whether biological or adopted you will give the best cuddles ever x

 

[MrsFX]

I'm a speech therapist. Nothing to do with ttc but I do know how the nhs works. This Pretty speciailist hense why I haven't looked for another to reduce my stress. I do love it surrounded by kids and women so although I get my 'fix' of interaction and fun with children I see a fair few bumps.

Ur job sounds interesting. I'm glad the new job will give u a work life balance. How exciting. I love starting new jobs a change is as good as a rest.

Thanks for the pep talk. U r right. This time next month I will be in a different place with more knowledge I hope. This month I'm going to take the relaxed approach. No more softcups or pos for me until the dr tells me. I want to have fun bding.

How dOes ur DH feel about redoing the SA? Sounds similar to our result. Your getting closer. I hope u can get the ultrasound done soon.

 

[foquita]

did I mention I can be melodramatic

My appt is 25th Nov 11 - next Friday. Glad the new thermometer has realistic temps. What brand do you all use? I have a babymad one now but the one before was a Geon. The Geon gave me low readings...

What date is the specialist for you? GL in case I forget but you shouldn't let me forget

I have started with the OPK's but gonna do every other day

good luck on friday, i hope the next couple of days fly in for you

Just got my BFP!!!!!!!! used opk's and BD'd the day of day after and the next day!!!!!!

congratulations, happy and healthy 9 months

Dancinnurse congratulations you lucky lady! What brilliant news to come back to! H&H 9M to you and your OH! You must pop back in and let us all know how you're getting on xxx

Hope everyone else is ok! Afm I am in extreme pain at the moment. For some reason which escapes me now, I decided to go for my first Zumba class at the gym yesterday and arrived late due to traffic. I decided to try the next class instead which was body combat...Have any of you tried it?! It's a ridiculously gruelling hour of fast paced kicking, punching, lunging, squatting. My heart was ready to explode straight out of my chest!

Today I went paintballing! Running through muddy fields wielding a gun and getting shot in the ass, face and back repeatedly. I think the adrenaline kept the body combat pain at bay until we got back and I started to systematically shut down! I am now a heap of mangled taught muscle and bruised skin! It's all in the name of fun though isn't it?! Isn't it???!

Good news on my job hunt, after two weeks of interviews and weighing my options, I have managed to get one! It's far less hours 9:30 - 3:30 (25 hrs pw) for a shade under what I earned for my full time position (37.5hrs) so I have made the decision to chose my happiness and well being over money for once. I will now be free to take doctors appointments without taking time off work and I can also spend more time with my oh and not feel like work is dominating my existence!

Results from the SA were OK. Normal count and good levels of morphology although the motility was a little low so they have requested a second SA and I will need to request an ultrasound. I'm happy that things are moving at a good rate at least!

Well that's enough about me!

Jaynie, good news on your temps! Hopefully it'll give you a much clearer picture of your cycle. I want to temp again this cycle (AF came full force on Weds so she should be buggering off shortly) I need to get to grips with my cycle and fertile time again. Not sure if this cycle will be my usual 31 days or 33 days like this last cycle. I was very cheap and got mine from the poundshop! It's just a medical one not a specific ttc one and probably not accurate!

Mrs, how are you? Have you taken the plunge and tested at all? Wishing you lots of dusty luck x I would be more excited about the appointment than Xmas! I love the wardrobe choice for the app, that seems a lot easier than faffing about with trousers like I do! Did you make the Christmas decorations with your nieces and nephews in the end?

Hi Pola, I think we'll try and give the SMEP a go this month too. It'll convince my OH that we can have sex for pleasure although It'll be purely BD for me! What he doesn't know can't hurt him! It's good to see that you're having a 'hands on' cycle this month!

Foquita, hope everything is well in your world lady. Have you had any more symptoms? At least you're past the halfway stage now, less than a week to go. Will you test or wait to see if af arrives?

Sorry for another novel of a post guys - always have far too much to say! xxx

congratulations on your new job! and good news about the SA

well done on choosing happiness over money, it's such a tough decision to make but i am 100% you won't regret it happiness is the most important thing in work i think. saying that i would love a bit more money

Congratulations daninurse. You must be thrilled. I hope all goes well for u.

AF arrived on Friday. Cd26 but I did spot 2 days before cd1 so must have been cd28. I have had regular cycles for the past 15 months so why aren't I pregnant? I must admit it has upset me this month. I thought we did it. I've realised that there might be something wrong with me. One more cycle before the dr appointment. I think af will be due 3 days before. I hope it doesn't stop any tests being done. I'd better get onto dr google about that. I had a sad moment 'what if I can never choose my child's name' cos I'll have to adopt. Sad I know.

We did salt dough. Baked it in the oven to speed up the process. They loved it. couldn't stay long enough to paint with them hopefully my sis will send some photos. My 3 year old niece asked 'do u get many cuddles?' nearly brought tears to my eyes. She gives good hugs.

So I went out drinking and dancing last night. Guilt free. It explains my verbal diarrhoea!

Leafy. What kind of work do u do. If u don't mind me asking. I was so touched that u remembered my salt dough plans. Sorry that you have broken yourself. That is rubbish. I have body combatted myself once or twice. It's not a pretty sight.

Foquita, jaynie, pola. I hope ur enjoying your weekend.

aw i am so glad your salt dough turned out nice! your niece sounds like a wee gem

i shed a wee tear when you said there about not being able to name your child. it's such a sad thought, but i think in that position you would just be so over the moon that it wouldn't cross your mind i haven't written that right but you know what i mean i'm sure! i so hope you don't get to that point, and i really truly believe that you don't

Whether biological or adopted you will give the best cuddles ever x

i shed a little tear at this too! i am an emotional wreck.

AFM i have had a really tough week, i feel i have been teetering at the edge of the abyss i actually typed out a big huge long post there about what had happened through my week, but when i pressed submit reply i lost it which i am taking as a 'sign' that it was TMI. i just felt like i had to unload! in a nutshell OH got some bad news, and then i didn't a job that i had gone for (and that i so wanted).

symptoms wise i feel i am out. the only thing out of the ordinary (maybe) is i have had shooting pains down there (not just in the uterus area but pelvis and you know where) and in my legs and arms and hands. i am so emotional, i cried twice reading this thread, i cried watching home alone yesterday, i cried in the car on my way home because i was looking forward to seeing my cat, i cried when he sat on my lap.... you get the idea.

yesterday i saw a car reg that ended in HCG and i wondered if it was a sign, i think i have lost it!

sorry if my reply is a bit shoddy, i had to rush it as my cat is desperate for a cuddle