Photos: HPTs @ 10 & 11 dpo....

The Bear is still in a state of shock - which is silly seeing as we've been ttc! Yesterday he was full of "wow" every five minutes, then announced he was having a nap! Knackered already haha! He's also worried I'm getting my hopes up. So has basically ordered asked me to hold off until I'm due on to test again!

I know he has a point....

But I ignored him anyway!


To be honest, I'll probably test daily until af due date, then take a digi if I keep getting lines. if the lines are going to disappear, I'd rather know sooner than on af day...


Here are my Morrisons HPTs taken with fmu sample at 10dpo (yesterday) and 11(dpo) today. Line came up within five very faintly, then clearer within ten minutes.


My phone is pants, the lines are much stronger to naked eye than they appear in the photos.


Please , please let this be true......

I am so scared this will be snatched away from me I swing between joyful, shocked and apprehensive.

Time will tell.....

top is 10dpo bottom is 11dpo. Photo taken within five minutes of test.

Top casing removed to view lines easier. Top test - 10dpo, bottom test 11 dpo

plastic screen removed for easier viewing. photo within an hour of todays test.

Oh mother, did you have to?!

Right, I promised myself I wouldn't post a 'rant thread', but it's got to be done!


A dear family friend (we're more like siblings) and his wife are expecting their second child. Bubba number one, little cutie isn't even a year old yet!


How did I find out? Through mum bless her. Later my dear ol' ma who is nattering away on the phone to my sort of sis in law, finds me, thrusts the phone in my hand and says "it's P wish her congrats!"


Cue me going through the congrats, how far gone etc chat. P then moans she hasn't seen me in ages and now we're meeting up to go shopping....no doubt baby stuff will be included!

Is it awful to say I'm already thinking of cancelling?


I am soooo happy for them and P had an mc before her bubba arrived, so it's lovely for her but maaaaan alive.....it'd be nice to have a bit of baby dust chucked my way!




It didn't help that mum said loudly on the phone, "yes...hopefully she'll be next!" (she has no idea I'm ttc)

Petty whinge over. That is all. 

Sex - How to do it

The concept of 'trying new positions' was lost on John & Jane....

Doggy style, missionary, spooning, scissors.... firstly why do some sexual positions sound like the contents of my cutlery drawer! Secondly, there are a myriad of ways to get your rocks off.

Sex - when to do it

No pressure or anything, right!

Sex, nookie, doing the deed, playing 'hide the sausage', bump and grind, how's your father, bonking, baby dancing (uh-huh a bit off!) whatever you call it, it's the number one thing you need to be doing to make your baby.... and you need to time it right!

Pills, pills, pills....

Tablets...mmm, yum(!)

I was amazed at the range of pills, potions, tablets, herbal remedies promoted for couples on the TTC journey....it's truly astounding!

If like me, you're not a big fan of tablets, rest assured there are easier ways to get your body in tip-top condition!

Ovulation signs - say ahh

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Another way to check when you're ovulating is to take your temperature on a daily basis.
This is often referred to as BBT (Basal Body Temperature).

Beginners guide to TTC

Having made the decision, if you're like me, you're probably thinking...where do I start?

Basic ingredients:

• A loving partner
• Lots of sex (preferably good quality sex)
• A good helping of patience (this recipe may take a while to cook)
• Healthy body
• Healthy lifestyle
• Sensible support network (note: frenemies do not count!)

A Loving Partner:

The Bear (my OH) can wind me up something chronic! But he's also my best friend and a good guy. We think alike so that makes life easy. This journey can test a relationship, so be sure to have someone who's a team player on your side.


Lots of sex
Nuff said!


Patience
If you've spent most of your adult life avoiding pregnancy, it can be a shock to realise how long it takes. Expect to try for up to a year if you're under 35 and six months if you're over 35. If you're not pregnant within that timeframe, time to chat with your GP.

NHS Choices - Fertility info



Healthy Body & Lifestyle
Lots of common sense really. if you smoke - now's the time to stop, it'll only be harder once pregnant. if OH smokes, quitting will improve his sperm.
Couch potato? Start introducing some movement into your life.
Coffee addict - cut down to one per day , decaff or stop.
Junk food addict - enjoy your treats but introduce a variety of fresh foods where you can.
Supplements can also help - make sure they're specific to pregnancy or conception.

Support network

Shameless plug: Babycentre.co.uk is a great resource, with information, tips, articles, and a very active on-line network for every stage from TTC to parenting.
Tip - choose a username you are happy to be seen publicly and will last throughout your journey, as you can't amend it. i.e. trying for number 1 will look silly once you've 3 year old twins!

I have chosen not to tell friends and family, as it's too much pressure. Once we got pregnant I'll announce it!

So, that's the basic stuff....time to start baby making!

Is it just me.....?

Or is the entire world having children?!

There are pregnant women everywhere....Facebook, twitter, on the tube, on the bus, presenting TV programmes....everywhere!!

OK, my point is a tad silly, but nonetheless, it's as though I've suddenly woken up and seen the world in a new light.


It's forced a reality check.

I'm 35, childless or child free depending on your view.

The Big Bear (that's my other half) and I decided several months ago.....

"It's time to start making babies!"

So I'm going to blog our journey, share some tips, probably say some things I wish I hadn't and hopefully learn how to Bake a Bun!

Come join me....it beats playing solitare!

December 2011

The month started with a period.....and ended with one too...