TTC ~ Inbetweeners & Beyond (30 & Up)

Oh yup. I'm lucky enough to have my own space at work.

I used myfitnesspal when I was losing weight too, I love that app

Oh yeah I've heard of that endomondo I pretty much stopped my fitness routine when I got pregnant in December, haven't really jumped back on yet.

Got my first yoga class tonight though so I'm excited about that

What a great group of ladies we have on here!!!!! I have to say that when I was pregnant (first time around) my first symptom was going to the toilet heaps - apart from that the nausea didn't start until about week 6 for me (I thought I had missed it, he he!!). I never had sore breasts like most people seem to and I had a vague period cramp feeling and a bit of blood tinged mucus as well (must have been implantation I guess). I'm on CD 23 now (OV day 19) but only a very slim chance of being preggers this time around as I was too sick over the OV timing (BD 4-5 days before OV so very, very slim chance - super unlikely!). Next month trying for real though!!!! Best wishes all on this journey!!!! ;)

Hi girls, I'm "supposed" to be finishing my assignment which is due tomorrow    Unfortunately, the internet is far more interesting so I'm doing that instead. I'm two days away from AF arriving, and starting to feel a little heavy in the tummy. Found a "first response" test in the bathroom cupboard yesterday during a tidy up (procrastination central here yesterday), its expired (in March) so I used it this morning. It was negative, as I expected, so I can throw it out without "wasting it".

I had a wee look at a couple of your girls' charts while I was figuring out how to link to mine. I confess, girls, that I am horribly embarrassed at the state of mine (we'll call it the lazy girls example of tracking). So I decided yesterday that I'd go to the chemist and buy a thermometer and start doing this temp thing properly. Holey moley, did you know that a basal thermometer is $116??!! No, me either!! I got a massive shock. Needless to say, I said no thanks, and am having a look online. Is the only necessity that its at least 2 decimal places??

Also, really dumb question coming up (again, so embarrassed that at 32 I don't know this) and TMI warning, but would you class day 1 as actual AF day, and ignore light (really light, barely nothing) spotting a day or two before? Thats how I've always done it (ignoring the spotting) but wondered if I'm getting stuff wrong.

Thats what I thought $116 for a thermometer. It was computer like, it could actually store about 250 of them. Still, thats a huge price to pay. Anyway, I'll check out a few other chemists, I think, see what I can find. It might be too late for the next cycle, however since I'm not going to have time before Tuesday, plus this cycle is going to be a bit stressy/busy for me anyway (exam to study for and sit, half marathon to train for an (almost) run, and year-end fast approaching at work that is going to require some long hours to get my objectives finished.

Thanks Nellennium, thats what I thought (re CD1).

I was the opposite, I used one decimal place in charting for contraception for many years. Then this year switching to TTC I got a proper one, to better chart the minuscule differences

That's awesome Avid, makes reading the chart much easier aye looks like you are regular with the time you take it too which makes it an even better chart. I get something almost like EWCM/or EWCM up to 3 days before OV, it's only ever 100% clear and EW for one day though and then it dries up straight away.

Apparently keeping your fluids up and drinking water helps to increase EWCM. I'm not too worried, just going to use preseed

I'm not fussed on TMI, it's all interesting purely from a factual point to me! I should of been a doctor

What time are you OPK testing? If you feel it was nearly positive it might be best to test morning (11AM) and evening tomorrow so you don't miss the surge.

I hear you about the DH drive not being quite the same. I haven't slept with that many people (so don't get the wrong impression LOL) but out of the ones I have I married the one with the lowest drive! He's a once a fortnight type of person, he's far too logical in that sense - always thinks there's something better/more productive to do with his time, like wash the car or clean the house. Spose I should be grateful he likes to clean haha! My drive is much higher, so quite frustrating

Hi Eliana, welcome!

Nell, I have to say I am so greatfull to you for saying about your DH drive! I have to admit, over the years it is something that has concerned me, but knowing I am not the only one is such a relief!! Must make it so frustrating when you get to ov time! I'm going to just try play nice and see what happens!
ATM Im testing in the evening around 5ish when I get home. Didnt think to test this morning. Ill do that tomorrow cause yesterdays test was pretty close, definately a negative but pretty close. And today my CM a bit annoying cause I keep feeling like Ive wet myself! - Im so with you on the TMI thing (kinda think if your completely squeamish you prob shouldn't read these boards cause we get pretty detailed sometimes!!!) hehe - anyway I digress.

ok, so test twice a day from now on, will do!

and in the meantime, we are trying to by a house! Offer went in today, so should know tomorrow at the latest if it has been accepted! wont be unconditional for about 2-3 weeks, but its very exciting!

Hey ladies :)

I am new to the site - can I join in too? I am 35 and have been TTC for 3 years. Had a laproscopy towards the end of last year for endo. Oh boy am I now familiar with charting, temps, every symptom under the sun (and then some). Nothing is TMI now, that's for sure! Would be nice to have some company on this long-winded but still hopeful journey :)