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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Subject: Newbie
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 8:11pm
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Hi all.
Well am very new to this baby biz. My hubby and I recently got married and have decided now could be the time to start on expanding our family. At this stage I'm not going to bother charting and all that stuff, just play it all by ear and if it happens it happens. Fingers crossed the wait isn't too long tho.  ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 8:25pm
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FX that your journey is a short one 1stTime! Welcome to OHbaby -------------   
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Posted By: Buttersmum
Date Posted: 24 September 2009 at 8:26pm
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Hi there
Hope all goes well for you eVeryone here is really really helpful so if you have any questions just ask away even if you feel silly for asking cause I tell you I have learnt heaps since joining this site  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 my little blobby April 09 "gone but will never be forgotten xx"
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Posted By: Leishamaree
Date Posted: 25 September 2009 at 9:14am
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Im new too 1stTime! Trying for our first bubba - fingers crossed your journey is a short one! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   </a
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 25 September 2009 at 11:44am
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Hello,
My husband and I are trying for #1 also, and are up to our third month of trying now. I'm the same as you, 1stTime, I don't want to get too hung up on all the methods. I started to get that way, but then decided to put the books away and just relax about it all. It is quite overwhelming though 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 25 September 2009 at 11:49am
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Congratulations on getting married.
Welcome to OB, everyone is great here. The charting thread is really friendly, and the ladies in the waiting to TTC are great too, you don't have to be waiting to come join in. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: Madiandmini
Date Posted: 25 September 2009 at 1:17pm
Congratulations on getting married! 
Every one on here is so nice! You'll love it! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Inlove28
Date Posted: 26 September 2009 at 1:20pm
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Congrats to you on TTC. Its an exciting time, took us 3 cycles to get pregnant. I hope its a short journey for you girls
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 30 September 2009 at 3:25pm
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Thank you for your kind wishes. Yes, cross fingers we are third time lucky also. It's nice to be in touch with people going through the same process and experiences ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 04 October 2009 at 9:44am
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Hi there, just wanted to add my 2 cents. My husband and I are just about to have our first wedding anniversary, and are also TTC for our first baby, have been trying for 3 months and hopefully this one is it :) It can be a stressful process so I agree, so try not to get hung up in the books and tests etc until you have to. Like Vicki I got caught up in all of that but have decided just to see how it goes for now.
Would love to chat to people who are also trying for their first as I am not telling my friends until it happens, and as I am 23 Im quite young so they don't really understand. So anyone in the same situation would love to talk to you :) |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 04 October 2009 at 10:32am
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Hi Lisaas101, this is our first time trying for a baby, I went off the pill in August and began taking folic acid. We went on our (delayed) honeymoon end August and started our TTC from then. September also came and went with a wee bit of action around when I thought was ov but who knows. Haven't noticed anything diff with my body so am assuming AF will arrive early this week sometime. We will see. I've only told my sister that we are TTC.
So many people around us have announced their pregnancy's so am feeling like if we were to do the same there wouldn't be much excitement to go around if you get what I mean. I would be happy for things to take another month or so. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 07 October 2009 at 11:03am
Hi guys, sorry to jump in here. I went off the pill last month (was on it for a few years) started to take folic acid. Now im 3 days late for my period. Preggy Tests i got from my sister, who works in a docters surgery , are coming up negative. Im feeling a bit queasy and peeing a bit more frequently but thinking it might just be in my head.....  Its horrible waiting to find out. people say coz ive been on the pill for a while, it wont happen staight away.
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 07 October 2009 at 11:37am
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Hey lisaas101, good luck for your first. Seems like we are in the same sort of situation, however I'm 35, so my worry is my older age. I guess it doesn't really matter how old you are, people seem to have all kinds of different experiences no matter what their age.
Kirst84, good luck to you too. I've been off the pill for about 2 years, and it hasn't happened for me straight away. Before that I was on the pill for quite a few years. I agree with you, the waiting is the hardest. Good luck for this month 1stTime. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 07 October 2009 at 4:08pm
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Hi Kirst, I so know what you mean, the first month we seriously started TTC and timed everything right, I had myself convinced I was pregnant, I was nauseous, sore boobs, all sorts, and honestly thought the test was just going to confirm it but then it was negative, and AF showed up. I was heartbroken so since then I have tried not to think I am pregnant but I think in the back of my mind I always slightly convince myself that I am. It's a really tough process.
I know what you mean about the pill, I was on it for about 5 years and its taken a year and a half for my cycle to return to some kind of normality. If I had known what I know about it now, I would never have gone on it to begin with, and I wont ever go back on it. Vicki, good luck to you too! Its my 1st wedding anniversary this weekend and also fertile time so Im hoping we are going to be blessed hehe. I never realised this whole process was going to be so hard. 1st time I hope you have good news already :) |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 07 October 2009 at 4:30pm
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AF due last night/this morn, but no sign. Could be just her settling down since coming off the pill. Had crazy emotions last week (normally happens before AF), so think she'll turn up eventually. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 8:06am
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Hey guys,
Did anyone feel nauseous coming off the pill? Im 4 days overdue for my first non pill period, and not feeling great at all! Dont think im prgnant coz i taken about 5 quickcard tests, as you do when ya trying  Just feeling like you do when your hungover, kind of queasy....
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 11:51am
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Hi Kirst, cant say I had any nauseous feelings coming off the pill. Didn't really notice any major changes. Although I do really miss that knowing exactly when AF will arrive!
I tested again this morn and still a BFN, AF now by my calculations about 2 days late, but then thats assuming a regular cycle which since its only been 2 months off the pill kinda hard to determine. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: babygiraffe
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 11:58am
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Hey Kirst, my husband and I are trying to conceive #1 as well and I am 36 so one of the 'oldies'....well according to the books anyway.
I've been off the pill for a year now so I cant remember my cycles. I think I was a bit all over the show for a few months - cycles were between 26 - 32 days if I remember rightly. A year later I am usually 29 days. |
Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 1:03pm
Its horrible because i have been on the pill a long time and always got AF mon-fri, never missed a beat. Now im 4 days overdue. I fully thought it was coming because i had the usual bloating etc. Last week i felt like my nipples were going to break off! they hurt so much, which was something i have never felt before! Gone back to normal now, just wish a test would go postive or AF would turn up!!! TTC is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster really! 
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 1:37pm
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Hey Kirst, I have noticed that since Ive been off the pill I have had things like sore boobs and bad cramps which I never had on the pill, so it could just be that natural periods are more painful and do more to your body :( hehe I definitely notice them a lot more now.
I had the exact same thing a few months in a row where I had the lot, all these symptoms but turned out to just be AF. A lot of people on here complain about the symptoms being the same.... one of the really annoying things about TTC. The pill really is a pain and it's hard to know when your cycle will come back .When it does it's not always the same as it was on the pill either, which is frustrating. Fingers crossed something happens for you either way soon even so you can just know what to expect from here in terms of your cycle. Obviously a BFP is much more preferable hehe :) Have you guys tried Vitex? I am taking it, its a vitamin which helps to regulate your cycle again, people often suggest it after coming off the pill. If AF doesnt come but no BFP you should give it a try. I dont know whether it works or not but I took it for about a month and had my first right on time AF, then I stopped taking it and it wasnt as regular after that, so Ive gone back on it. Worth a shot |
Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 1:52pm
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haha im a bit iffy about taking vitamins my docter says i have a sensitive bladder and certain vitamins make me feel like i have a UTI... luckily the folic acid isnt affecting it but i was quite gutted that the fish oil capsules i tried to take made that feeling come back! I read fish oil can help with brain and eye developement...
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 7:41pm
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Man this waiting game is killing me. I wish AF would show up or those little pee sticks would give me a BFP...... ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: tarns
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 8:15pm
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Whats up with your ticker 1stTime? Is AF late for you then...ooooh exciting!! ------------- 
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 8:30pm
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Yeah its late, and i'm not sure what to do with the ticker thing, I guess i leave it til something happens????? ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 3:05pm
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That is exciting! Good luck and keep us posted ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: tarns
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 3:06pm
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when you going to test 1stTime??? -------------
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 5:25pm
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Hi there, I tested the last couple of mornings, just on those pee strip thingy's so far BFN!! I don't think I am UTD, havent noticed any "changes", no sore boobs or anything like that. My guess is AF is just real late. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Itchy_feet
Date Posted: 13 October 2009 at 2:36pm
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Hi everyone, this is my first time on here and like everyone else just started TTC. It's really exciting reading all your stories and great to be able to join in because I'm not telling any friends/family that my husband and I are TTC.
Just wanted to say good luck to everyone and looking forward to getting to know you all a lot better over the coming months. FYI, I've been off the pill for over 3 years and it took and year and a half just for me to actually get a period and I've only just become regular now so this is my first month of TTC. But being a newbie I got all my timing wrong so I thinked I missed my window for this month - whoops
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 13 October 2009 at 6:50pm
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Hi Itchy_feet, good luck to you and your TTC journey. Hopefully your visit to the TTC forum isn't too long.
I feel like this is the month for me, might give the OPK a try see if I have some more luck at pin pointing the ideal time for BDing ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Itchy_feet
Date Posted: 14 October 2009 at 9:04am
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Hi 1stTime hope the OPK works for you, I might give it a try if I don't have any success with the charts - just have to wait for AF now so I can start taking temps. It's crazy to think the amount of planning and trying that goes into it - men really do have the easy end of it ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 15 October 2009 at 9:00am
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Hi there Itchy_feet. Welcome, and good luck to you next month.
I'm playing the waiting game at the moment, it's pretty nerve wracking! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: tarns
Date Posted: 15 October 2009 at 8:09pm
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Hi Itchy feet....we'd love you to join us in the charting thread ...warning though...we are a real chatty bunch! -------------
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 21 October 2009 at 8:59pm
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Hows everyone doing? Am thinking "technically" I should be getting close to OV, so gonna give the OPK's a go.
Vicki have you tested yet? ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 4:28pm
| Im due on Saturday, so Im going to try and wait another week after that before testing if it doesn't come as I always test too soon. Fingers crossed! |
Posted By: Itchy_feet
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 4:29pm
Hi 1stTime, good luck with the OV! I'm so confused about my cycle I have no idea where I am. I thought it had settled to about a 31 day cycle which means I'm due for AF any day now but a couple of days ago I noticed egg whites  so I just went for it with my husband hoping that OV was late this month.
I've sent of for a basal thermometer so I'll get a better idea of my cycle when that turns up. Although fingers crossed with my recent antics with my husband I won't need it ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 7:01pm
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Hi. AF is due today, and it has been on the dot for the last few months now. If I don’t get it today when should I do the first test?
1stTime, I would be interested to know how OPK turns out for you, and how well it matches your own past predictions. My fingers are crossed for you this month. And you too Itchy_feet. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 7:13pm
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Good luck Vicki. FX'd for you.... Bring on the BFP I say!!!
To tell you the truth, I've never really taken any notice of what my body does and when. Having been off the pill for only nearly 3 months, I kinda just "wing it", am hoping the OPKs will give me a good insight to when I OV. The calendar says it should be about Monday, so will see if thats what OPK says too... ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Bobsta
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 8:17pm
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Hi Vicki - very exciting if you're UTD!! Some people say they can get a positive result after the first day they miss AF, but some people take much longer. If it was me I would test and if negative just wait a few more days then test again
GL!!!!  ------------- Me 34 Him 35 DD almost 2 years old and... Baby #2 on it's way! http://www.babygaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 8:21pm
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After my last month and thinking I was quite late, i was testing every other day. Only cos I've got heaps of test strips and it was fun! Wasn't disappointed at all that none were P+ pretty much thought it would have been a miracle if it had of happened. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Bobsta
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 8:25pm
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I agree 1st time, I LOVE peeing on the sticks too! ------------- Me 34 Him 35 DD almost 2 years old and... Baby #2 on it's way! http://www.babygaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 9:21pm
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Thanks Bobsta and 1stTime. I'll keep you posted.
lisaas101, I forgot to say good luck to you too. Good to see you have the patience to wait, I don't know if i'd be able to hold off ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 23 October 2009 at 7:00am
| Hehe well I have tested like bang on the day after my period is due the other times and then it came a few days later, so I figure I haven't quite got the timing right, as my cycle is only just becoming regular. So I figure if I wait till its really late, Ive got a better chance of getting that BFP hehe I get really upset when its a negative, moreso than when AF comes for some reason |
Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 24 October 2009 at 5:22pm
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Still no AF. I'm too scared to test now! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 25 October 2009 at 10:56am
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Hi everyone. Well we finally plucked up the courage to test this morning. I was so nervous. Peed on the stick and it immediately gave me a BFP!! Arrrgh, I'm in complete shock! Very happy though ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 25 October 2009 at 2:25pm
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oh Vicki that is the best news.
CONGRATULATIONS. Yaye awesome. Wahooooooo ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Bobsta
Date Posted: 25 October 2009 at 9:43pm
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CONGRATS VICKI!!!!!!! That is awesome!!!!! I am so happy for you! How is your man coping? Shell shocked? ------------- Me 34 Him 35 DD almost 2 years old and... Baby #2 on it's way! http://www.babygaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 25 October 2009 at 9:54pm
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Oh wow Vicki that is so amazing, congratulations you must be over the moon!!! :) best of luck to you!
AF is a day late for me but my cycle varies from 33 to 35 days or so so I can never really be that sure. Going to wait a week as I had the disappointment of BFN. I am a bit nervous because I really really want a BFP but Im also going for a job and while I know I want a baby more, the job would be great too and probably better for us right now financially so yeah very torn. But we'll see what happens! Once again congratulations :) so great |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 25 October 2009 at 9:55pm
| hate the disappointment* I meant hehe |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 25 October 2009 at 10:01pm
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Good luck for testing Lisa. Good luck for the job too!!! ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 9:46am
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Hey thanks guys! Yes, hubby quite shell shocked, pleased, but probably won't sink in for him for a while. I can't quite believe it myself
Keep us posted lisaas101, got fingers crossed for you
Hey Itchy_feet, how's it going for you, close to testing? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 11:58am
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Will do Vicki. It hasn't arrived yet but I don't really know if it's late with my cycle being the way it is. I think its late lol
Did you get any symptoms? This is the first month since TTC that I don't have any 'symptoms' around this time lol I don't know if that's good or bad. Usually have the sore boobs etc and convince myself that I am. I have been really really tired and sore back, but I have been on a teaching placement for university so that could easily be the cause lol Who knows. Im going to wait until Saturday and test then if nothing happens, seems ages but every other time Ive thought my period was late it came a few days to a week later so I just want to be sure before going through that again. You must be so happy :) |
Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 3:24pm
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Hi lisa. Usually I get the worst case of sore boobs about two weeks prior to when AF is due. This time I got nothing. But in saying that there had been the odd occasion in the past that that had happened. I also experienced some light headedness, and felt more hungry. I initially put it down to having started biking to work, but when my period didn't arrive on the 29th day (the last 3 months were bang on), I started to have an inkling. Also, on the day my period was due I did start to get sore boobs, which I thought was very unusual.
We are very happy, but I have to say it really is hard to believe. You start to doubt the result, so this morning we tested again, this time using the pg test that my doctor had given me. No doubt about it, very strong lines! I feel a lot more reassured now. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 3:51pm
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Hey Vicki, well I hope we end up with a story like yours soon. I think its time for me to head to the 2WW as OV seemed to be a bit earlier than predicted. Just hope we got enough BDing in... ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 4:41pm
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I look forward to being able to hear your great news stories too. Best of luck in two weeks time, I'll be keeping an ear/eye out ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 5:49pm
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Thanks Vicki. I have a really good feeling about this month - but will try not to get my hopes up too much. How soon is normal for "symptons"? Although I guess everyones different. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 8:51pm
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My symptoms were so small that it is was very easy to think they related to something else. The only thing that really alerted me was that my boobs didn't get sore two weeks prior to AF. But, as you say things could be completely different for you.
A good feeling is something to relish, I had the good feeling too. Keep a positive and relaxed mind ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 26 October 2009 at 9:10pm
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Hehe yay you got a new ticker so cute.
Well thats encouraging, I have a good feeling and no sore boobs like usual hehe Who knows, Ill probably cave and test mid week if nothing happens |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 27 October 2009 at 6:37pm
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Hey Lisa you still thinking about testing mid week?? That would be tomorrow you know
------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:40am
| Hehe still no AF, might test tonight or tomorrow. Im scared to because every other time I have in the past its been negative and Ive been so disappointed. And as I say my cycle is not that predictable, but its been 38 days now in what is normally 33-35 so yeah. I dont have any AF symptoms like I normally do but I dont have any other PG symptoms except being really tired and just feeling a bit fluttery in the stomach, but that could be any number of things so who knows. Will let you know if I get any news! |
Posted By: Itchy_feet
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 1:47pm
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Hi Ladies
Congrats Vicki - so pleased for you Good luck Lisa - I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. My cycle is normally about 33 days but it's been 37 so far this month with no AF - but I know I'm not preggie Got sore boobs though so hopefully AF will come soon and then I can start again...
I just found out that not only is my husbands sister pregnant but also my brothers girlfriend is as well - two weeks apart from each other. Of course I'm happy for them but can't help but feel extremely jealous wishing it was me. My husband tried to cheer me up saying it would be our turn soon but I can't help but feel like it should have been me not them. Is that wrong of me? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 4:10pm
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Hey guys,
Just thought i'd let you know (itchy feet) your not the only one who feels like that! I have found out 7 of my friends are pregnant! It kinda feels like salt in the wounds, but unfortunately theres nothing that can be done but to keep trying! Cant help feel a bit annoyed when they say they didnt even want to get pregnant it was just an "accident"....
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 5:31pm
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I know all about that too. I think at last count there was about 8 people on my list who I know are pregnant. Only a few are close friends tho, so thats ok. There was a real rush on the announcements for a bit, so am please I'm not there yet. Means mine will be all the more special when I announce. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 3:15pm
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Well I tested today and BFN unfortunately :( so Im really gutted. But confused also because my period is more than a week late. My cycle is irregular but its never been as long as this (40 days).
This never gets any easier :( enough to almost make you not want to try :( |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 3:49pm
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Chin up Lisa. Sorry to hear about the BFN, but I guess until AF shows up you're totally not without hope surely...
Noone ever told me the TTC game was full of these ups and downs. Although I am so ready for a baby, I'm not at the stage of desperation (meant in the nicest way). There are girls on here that so desperately want a baby and my heart goes out to them. To want something soooo much and to have it just not happen for ages. I can only imagine. Although that could of course be me in a few months time. FX & TX for you Lisa. Sending you POS+ vibes.... ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 5:04pm
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Thanks 1st time
Yeah its funny, I came into this the same way, wanting a baby but not desperate as I am also studying and have a new career to look forward to as well. But once you start trying and go through a few months you start to realise how much you really do want it... it's weird. Im not good at waiting for anything. We have been trying for 4 months so I have no reason to be worried but I do get so upset every time I get a negative which is why I held off. I can't imagine it ever being positive, which is silly, but its so hard to imagine. Just got to keep trying I guess, you're right no one ever tells you how hard it is |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 9:54am
| AF made an unwelcome appearance in the middle of the night.... oh well. At least it came. Nothing to do but keep trying I guess! It will happen when the time is right |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 10:01am
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That sucks Lisa sorry to hear AF arrived.
Fingers crossed this next time will be yours. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: chills
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 4:39pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm new here! Been trying for baby no. 2 for 4 months now (it took me 5 months with DS). I've been trying to be very relaxed about it all and try not to think about it so much (easier said than done!) But four months of being "relaxed" hasn't helped so i thought I'd join up here and then at least i'll have other people that are TTC to speak to! I'm currently in day 29 of a 28-30 day cycle and i'm possibly thinking about testing tomorrow, not sure if i can face it though, last month i was convinced i was and then i got a BFN which really got me down. Anyway hows everyone getting on?? Christie ------------- Christie 
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Posted By: tarns
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 4:48pm
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Hey Christie..and welcome to Oh Baby
Join us in the Mighty Two Week Wait Thread...everyone is super friendly. If this isnt your month then you move to the Waiting to Ov thread and/or join the gang in the charting thread. Im also trying for number two but the clock is ticking (quite loudly!) Tarns -------------
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Posted By: vicki35
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 5:20pm
Hey Lisa and 1st_Time. Sorry to hear about this month. I have good vibes for your next cycle, and I'll send them all to you 
Keep your chins up! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 5:30pm
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Hi Vicki. Although this month isn't completely out for met yet. AF still a week away. I'm not holding out any hope. Its ok tho. The power of positive thinking tells me it will happen, when nobody knows!!
I love your new ticker, its super cute ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: chills
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 8:51am
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Hi Everyone,
Wow so i gave in last night and tested and OMG i got a BFP!!!!!! It was pretty faint so i think i'll do another one today, but it was defo there. Just goes to show it happens when you least expect it (really didn't think i was this month) Well anyway sorry my stay has been so short and good luck to the rest of you..... Christie ------------- Christie
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Posted By: tarns
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 9:13am
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Wow Christie, congrats hun!! No apology necessary! Nice knowing ya and GL for a happy and healthy pregnancy -------------
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 5:42pm
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Awesome new Chills. Always good to see another BFP!!
Congratulations ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 1:17pm
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Hi Ladies
Im new to this site so thought I would introduce myself. Im (26) and DH (30) and we are on cycle 3 TTC #1. We did conceive last year after some months of not trying but not preventing. Unfortunately it ended in a mc at 11weeks with a blighted ovum. Im hoping that this month will be our month!!!! I think Im 10DPO, tested last Friday which may have been to early and got a BFN so just waiting to see if AF turns up or not. I hate seeing that single line on its own so don't want to test again until Friday if AF hasn't showed up by then. Look forward to chatting with everyone and sharing our TTC journeys together. Lots of baby dust to all... 
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 7:06pm
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Hi Wantabub, welcome to OB. It can truely become quite addictive.
GL to you on your TTC journey. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 1:05pm
| Another newb here with much the same story as wantabub *waves* |
Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 1:36pm
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Ah hi lostAmber I just sent you a message on the TWW... Welcome!!! *waves back* ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 7:29pm
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Thanks for the welcome. This already feels like such a lovely, warm, and supportive board. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:03pm
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Yeah it is isn't it. It lovely to chat with people in the same country going through the same things we are going through... ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:12pm
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Totally agree with you there girls. As DH & I are keeping the TTC to ourselves, I've found this forum a real haven to talk baby stuff all I like. Dunno what I'd do without it really. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:32pm
Yeah Im the same only my sister knows we are TTC, but I don't even like talking to her about it. Shes got a 2 year old, unplanned. She brought it up in the weekend, shes like have you POAS yet are you pg, maybe you should see a dr. How does DH feel when you don't get a +HPT, (I felt like saying how to I feel???  ) I just don't need the pressure, I just don't think she understands what we are going through.... Its really not easy aye. I feel like just telling her to PO, but I know shes just excited that we are TTC, I know she really want to be an Aunty. Ah well I think I'll just keep with you guys its much easier and we all feel the same way and know what we are all going though. Sorry about the vent ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:42pm
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Vent all you like. I did tell my sister that we were TTC too. But thats about it, she hasn't really asked anything since, which is good. She knows that if I have any questions (she has 3 kids), I'll ask her. And if we have anything exciting to tell, she'll be first to know. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:55pm
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Thats really good that shes not putting the pressure on you. I just wish my sister forgot we are TTC... doubt that will happen. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 05 November 2009 at 11:03am
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Haha I'll join in on this! I get the question from everyone (workmates, friends and family) "when are you gonna start a family?" and it breaks my heart that i have to make out im not interested in trying at the moment, even though we are on our second month of TTC. I dont want anyone to know we are trying Because i thought the pressure would be too much but I get it regardless!!!! AARRRGGGHHHH
Haha I have to feel sorry for newly weds that really arent ready to start a family and get nagged about having babies! Its rubbish that people just assume, because you are ready to be wed, that you are ready to expand your family! |
Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 05 November 2009 at 12:44pm
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I have a few people that know we're ttc but none of them interfere and ask how things are going. I guess maybe they feel umcomfortable given the results of the last pregnancy? I'm glad i'm without those questions though, they would totally break me. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 05 November 2009 at 2:04pm
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Yeah I don't know why people just don't stop and think for a second. What if we were TTC and it isn't happening... which it isn't. I personally know I will never ask someone that cos I know how it feels to be on the receiving end. TTC for me is not something I want everyone to know about. I don't want to feel like a failure of it not happening right away.
I have a friend who is now pg with her 3rd, totally unplanned I mean shes married and can offer a great life but she was ready to get back to the workforce. She’ll be 25 with three kids, that would be my dream come try being a stay at home mum. Why couldn’t that happen for all of us, why is it so easy for some and hard for others. Sometimes life is really so unfair… We all want babies so bad and know we will be great parents… ah whats wrong with me today??? Sorry ladies for the vent again, don't know whats going on… ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: dneyn
Date Posted: 05 November 2009 at 5:15pm
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Wantabub and Lost amber - we are sort of in the same boat, We had a blighted ovum in march this year after try not to concieve and failing lol. Wedding plans put baby making on hold but we have decied its now the time. We have a plan I am going to stay home with bub for first 6months then DP will do second 6months so he/she gets as much time with us as poss. Then it'll prob be nana lol. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: dneyn
Date Posted: 05 November 2009 at 5:16pm
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Forgot to say we havent told anyone yet either and we have decided not to tell anyone until we are 12weeks due to the m/c this year and having told everyone. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 06 November 2009 at 8:26pm
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I know that I will tell a select group of people as soon as I find out, because i'm just like that, and would actually prefer to go through another m/c with the support of others as opposed to doing it alone. I can understand your call though dneyn, it's hard to go through a m/c fullstop. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 08 November 2009 at 1:32pm
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I think I will tell only our nearest and dearest when we conceive, as firstly I'll find it hard to keep secret and would be nice to have that support there if anything goes wrong. I am also guessing that when it happens it will be quite hard to keep from friends as DH & are are quite social and if I all of a sudden stop drinking everyone will guess. I never (touch wood) get sick so using an excuse of anti biotics probably won't work for me. And of course now we are coming into summer and xmas, its the peak time for drinkies, parties & bbqs!! Oh well its something I'll happily deal with when it happens. ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: SophieD
Date Posted: 08 November 2009 at 3:34pm
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Hi all
Another absolute newbie here as well! My husband and I have just started trying for our 1st! we are into our second month now. Much like you guys we are just taking it as it comes for the next few months and seeing what happens. It's weird...I alternate between being super super excited and then nervous given I have spent all of the last 10 years trying to avoid it ...kinda freaks me out occasionally :-) Anyway...just thought I would introduce myself seeing as i have just read all of the posts :-) |
Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 08 November 2009 at 5:19pm
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Hi Sophie, welcome to Oh Baby. I've found all the girls on here so nice and extremely helpful.
Anyway hope you visit here is a short one and that you are UTD real soon!! ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 11:43am
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Hey Sophie, nice to have you join us!! Come post with us in the other threads. Most active is the charting one, but there is also daily activity in the 2ww and waiting for OV. Are you logging your cycle at all? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SnuggleBear
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 2:03pm
vent away wantabub... we've been trying seriously for 5 months now and before that when ppl would ask us about babies i would quite happily answer their questions but now that we;ve had so many unwelcome AF's, i feel like slapping the next person who asks me "when are you going to have a baby".....it makes me so sad and i never know what the correct answer is anymore without getting mad at them ------------- Ds1 - 20 months old Ds2 - 4 months old |
Wantabub wrote:Posted By: BabyNo2Time
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 8:17am
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how are all the newbies going? or have we all advanced to groupies & seniors now? ------------- Up the Duff with #2. DS turns 3 in July. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/293b14" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: TwinnyBump
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 12:40pm
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yeah not to bad 1stTime... Im a groupie now Everyone seems really lovely, I just find it hard keeping up with all the posts... its crazy it gets so busy on here. I don't really have the time to go back through pages of posts but I try ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 1:25pm
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Sometimes I just don't bother wantabub, I will just read the last 2. It's easy enough to just pick up wherever you start posting though, usually nothing profound takes place, all just idle chit chat to keep us entertained for the day, lots of talk about not much hehe. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SophieD
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 6:26pm
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opps I think I am still a 'newbie'...hehe must get posting more!
I am currently waiting for AF to arrive. Unfortunately I have never been very good at keeping track of my cycle at the best of times so now I have no idea?? Came off the pill 2 months ago so I'm assuming it could be pretty up and down for a while... Haven't started charting yet (although I must admit I have read all about it lately ) so will have to wait until next month to start...maybe
Hope everyone else is going well! We are off to Toast Martinbourgh tomorrow with a hole lot of friends so I'm hoping for a nice day! |
Posted By: JaneS
Date Posted: 16 November 2009 at 10:39am
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Hi everyone!
Its so exciting to be on here. As you say Sophie, after 10 years of trying not to concieve, finally here we are TTC! I'm 28, DH 29 and we're trying for our first. We're not telling anyone that we're TTC, coz it will be the first grandchild/niece/nephew on my side of the family, and I don't think they would be able to help asking how we were going all the time! Going to just wait till it happens then surprise them all and let the insanity ensue! We're into our second month of TTC, AF is due on friday and she's usually pretty regular, so FX! Will be great to get to know everyone on here, everyone seems so nice and supportive, a great group!! ps, how do i get a ticker thingy? |