Trying for a Baby Part 7

bigzippy

Sa-ra-ra-ra wrote: »

I've developed a new seduction technique. I went to the loo before bed last night, then walked into the bedroom and announced 'I have stretchy mucus!'. It seemed to do the trick

I told DH "I have eggwhite" the other day...it took him about 48seconds of puzzlement to work it out

So, ladies. Mooncups. Worth it? Any good? I want one but I'm reluctant to spend £20 on it if I'm hoping to get upduff soon, as you have to *cough* 'upgrade' post-birth apparently. Having said that, I spend about £8 per cycle on sanitary protection, so I'd only have to not catch for three cycles for it to be worth it... argh. Someone tell me what to do!

I keep wondering too. I think the PH balance will be better, and I'll feel cleaner, but the same thing that's bothering you is bothering me. If there was just one option to buy, I'd probably have it by now...but every time I go look at them I get confused by the options and give up!

QQuaver wrote: »

Littlezee, :rotfl:at being jealous with people with AF. Hope you caught the eggy though, and the fertility appointment would be to check the heartbeat of the bean:o

Not this time... Maybe next time though

GemmaE wrote: »

QQ- yes it collects rain water, i've probably called it the wrong thing tho!

If you called it the wrong thing, then so do I! I have one in the back garden, but it has no pipes going into it so it's a complete waste of space!! (it was here when we moved in )

I've never been so happy to have clots and cramps! :rotfl::D_pale_:rotfl:

QQuaver

GemmaE wrote: »

QQ- yes it collects rain water, i've probably called it the wrong thing tho!

No water butt is right, I sort of confused your post as water butt causing messy lounge:p Sorry about that, my head is still spinning from skim reading the last 5 pages:o

colli

bigzippy wrote: »

Well... I did, but not 2 days ago! I have full flow AF today!! :j:T

:beer::beer: feels sooo wrong being happy for someone getting AF on here. Are you going to go in and be the happiest gal in the AF room?:D :rotfl:

colli

QQuaver wrote: »

No water butt is right, I sort of confused your post as water butt causing messy lounge:p Sorry about that, my head is still spinning from skim reading the last 5 pages:o

I thought the same, thought it was one hell of a flood!

QQuaver

bigzippy wrote: »

I have full flow AF today!! :j:T

Yay!!!:j:j:j
Seems to have missed this first time round:o

In that case did you ov at around CD25? Did you feel anything? cm?

sexymouse

I use a mooncup, and have for a couple of years now. I used to boil mine in a pan, but now I stick mine in the dishwasher too after reading that pigpen did it. I think it says in the booklet that you're not meant to, but I stick it on the top shelf, and it doesn't seem to have affected it. It does make it more like the original colour though, as mine too went a bit yellow after a while (sorry for tmi). Having tried tampons the other month (I still have some in the cupboard and thought I'd try to use them up) I can see why I stopped using them. I had leaks when using the tampons, and although I have to wear a pantyliner when using the mooncup (I do occasionally get a little leak if it's really heavy and I've not emptied it quickly enough) just in case, I think they're great. Another pro is that there is no association with toxic shock syndrome, and you can put it in overnight for example, if you think AF may arrive in the night, without causing any harm.

aless02

interesting about the Mooncup, I boil mine and it is a bit yellow. We rarely run the dishwasher but maybe once a month I can put it on . I changed sizes after Finn was born, the other one basically fell out! lol I love it and it's definitely the best investment I've ever made!

I had EWCM this morning, so will be telling DH the eggy is on its way! :T Unfortunately, Finn is being sicky at the moment (no idea, we think it's something he ate?) so I hope this doesn't hamper BDing plans!

mishkanorman

bigzippy wrote: »

I really hope this happens soon for your Mishka. I can understand why you'd want a break (I can't remember how old you are?), hopefully it will happen either before New Year, or when you're not expecting it and therefore relaxed, and it's just "meant to be" Would NTNP be any easier on you?

Wishing you all the best too

Thanks for everyones support,

Big Z, im 32 in 11 days time (not that im counting ) but its more the age gap between our boys who will be 7 and 9 when (if) any baby gets here and I worry what that would do to our family.

We have been NTNP now for around 3 years

Congrats (if thats the right word ) on the full flow !

claire16c

colli wrote: »

I thought the same, thought it was one hell of a flood!

me too and I was very confused why someone had a water tank in their lounge :rotfl:

walby1993

Thanks to everyone for their info on mooncups, I feel a lot more informed now

Mishka, I wouldn't worry about that age gap - my lovely auntie has a 12 year age gap between her two because she has PCOS and various other fertility problems and it doesn't seem to have been a problem. My cousin (who is 18) dotes on her baby brother (who is 6) and he loves his big sister loads.