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We are jolly well going to get preggers this month and keep it with some Rat smacking, pom pom waving, baking, visualising and brooking no argument. JUST FERTILISE!

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farfallarocks · 15/08/2011 17:45

Ladies, here we are.
Let's crack on.

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scarletfingernail · 17/08/2011 10:20

Grin biscuits

Ninja I read that vitamin B complex helps balance hormones. It also contains a small amount of the magic B6 vitamin which is supposed to increase progesterone which is needed for a healthy luteal phase and to support a pregnancy. I was also going to start taking a vitamin B6 supplement on its own as well but didn't get round to buying any. If I find myself back ttc this is what I will do.

I don't know if the vitamin B complex supplements have helped or not. What I will say is I've noticed I feel so much more energised since I started taking them. I've been quite lethargic since having DS but these are supposed to help food to energy to conversion so for me they've been worth having for that reason alone anyway.

GenericDietCola · 17/08/2011 10:18

I'm really feeling the good vibes on this thread!

Scarlet great news you are getting an early appointment with a midwife and I really hope all goes well this time. I don't know if this is a helpful thing to say but, sad though it is, having 2 prior mcs doesn't mean you will have another one. My dsis had a DS, then 2mcs, then her 2nd DS. I have also had 2mcs and very much hope to strike it lucky next time. Stay positive and hopefully everything will work out for you this time. For now, just enjoy the fact you've had a BFP! Well done you and thanks for the tips

Farfalla not long til AF shows up for the last time for 9 months - something to celebrate!

Biscuitsandtea · 17/08/2011 10:10

Scarlet I'm keeping everything crossed that this is the stickiest bean yet. I'm hoping it's so sticky they have to bribe it out in 8 months time with ice cream and cbeebies......

You're right - this thread is awesome and actually makes you feel more positive.

You guys rock :)

NinjaChipmunk · 17/08/2011 10:10

scarlet i really hope it all works out for you. And you don't have to leave - we need bfp people to rub up against like you and biscuits. What does vit b complex do?

scarletfingernail · 17/08/2011 10:03

You lot are great. I really have felt more positive about the whole ttc thing since joining this thread. Hardly anyone in RL knows about my MCs and ttc, so it's been really helpful to come on here and talk with you fellow rat smackers.

What did I do this month?
Started taking vitamin B complex
Booted up my dusty old CBFM
SWI every day for 4 days leading up to OV and then both days during OV (sorry guys, that's probably not what you wanted to hear when you're all tired out from SWI)

Been to see my GP, he's getting me in early with the midwife given my history, who he thinks will put me under consultant care for the same reason. He said he's unable to refer me for an 8 week scan but suspects the midwife will at some point between 8 & 10 weeks. I have my first appointment with her in a fortnight. Don't want to put a downer on things, but I'll be in shock if I get to 8 weeks. Both my MCs were at 7. I'm worried about all the cramping I've had, as it's exactly the same as I had with both MCs and I didn't have any with DS.

So, I'm trying not to think of it as any more than a BFP at this stage. But it's great to know I'm over the first hurdle. And looking for the positives, if it doesn't stick at least I'll be referred for gynae investigations this time.

I'm not ready to leave you guys just yet. Keep your fingers crossed for me, I'm sending you lots of BFP vibes.

jenfraggle · 17/08/2011 10:02

That's fab news scarlet. Hopefully there will be some more now to follow

farfallarocks · 17/08/2011 09:51

YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

First BFP, well done Scarlett!
I have a hilarious image of you shoving pee sticks in your DH's face first thing, brilliant!

Also 2nd the idea of recreational pee sticks for any time of the month. My stash is totally secret both the preggo tests and the shag dictator sticks. I am trying to keep the mystery alive, ahem.

biscuits thinking of you today, all crossed
late so sorry about your little bean. I have been there, its grim isn't it?
Don't be suprised if the awfulness hits you in a couple of weeks time, its normal but you are in the right place for serious brooking!
dream we really need another BFP so come on, do that test girl!

AF due on Friday here and seriously want her to get a move on so I can start with the NO BROOKING next month, big style.

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NinjaChipmunk · 17/08/2011 09:23

scarlet congratulations! What lovely news first thing in the morning. I'm sooooo chuffed for you. Now tell us what did you do this month that was any different and do you feel any different to normal?????

have happy birthday love and have a great day at the seaside. Enjoy!

biscuits good luck and come back and let us know how it went.

Hello to cake and welcome back to late and anyone else I've forgot in my excitement at scarlets bfp.
Thats made my day Smile

Solars · 17/08/2011 09:18

Fabulous news Scarlet I'm so excited for you! Congratulations! Have a lovely, lovely day!!

Biscuits looking forward to hearing all about your scan and seeing your little one.

Happy Birthday Have!!

BabySade · 17/08/2011 09:13

And Happy Birthday Have did you say it was your 30th? Hope you have a lovely day

BabySade · 17/08/2011 09:11

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! Scarlet that is amazing news. Well done Wink
I'm so glad I decided to check what was going down in rat smacking town before going to bed (I'm still working the dreaded nights for one more week)

Night night

GenericDietCola · 17/08/2011 09:10

Oh Scarlet I am thrilled for you love! Well done!! We all knew it though, what with the boobs and all. Enjoy today and get carried away with the excitement, it's what brooking is all about.

Happy birthday Have hope you have lots of wonderful things planned.

And Biscuits I really hope your scan is good today. I'm sure your little one will be fine.

Biscuitsandtea · 17/08/2011 09:10

Have a great day Have - enjoy the seaside :) x

havealittlefaithbaby · 17/08/2011 09:07

Yes it's glorious sunshine here (has to be sunny on my birthday!). DH has day off and we're going to the seaside! Grin

dreamfeeder · 17/08/2011 08:39

Ohhhhhhhh CONGRATULATIONS scarlet, well done you!!!!!! Sterling Rat- Smacking efforts have all paid off, frame those tests (at least for today before they go all wierd).

I had my Gu Ramekin upstairs and restrained myself. But i'm going to have to test tmw now with your inspiring BFP. Grin

Happy Birthday have, have a lovely day. The sun is shining here for you for the first time in ages.

biscuits here here with all scarlet said about your scan. will hoopefully see you on here with the good news later

scarletfingernail · 17/08/2011 08:30

Thanks guys.

Happy Birthday have hope you're doing something lovely.

Biscuits thinking of you having your scan today. It's so exciting and it will be the good news you need to put your mind at rest.

I will continue brooking no argument. Just need my lo to stay put now. My success rate is 33%, so it's about time the numbers were evened up.

I just asked DS if he'd prefer a baby brother or a baby sister. He pulled a face at sister and said baby brudder. Awww.

havealittlefaithbaby · 17/08/2011 08:23

congratulations Scarlet Grin I'm planning to do a similar poas routine when I get a cheapies bfp. Enjoy the day revelling in it!

LateToThisBabyMalarky · 17/08/2011 07:50

Congrats Scarlet! Great news, well done you & Mr Scarlet Grin

CakePigeon · 17/08/2011 07:47

Yay! so happy for you scarlet 3BFPs, that's serious amounts of brooking no argument from your pee sticks, congrats :)

Imps7 · 17/08/2011 07:46

YA YA YA YA YA YAYYYYYY YA YA YA YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!

Give us a B!
(B!)
Give us an F!
(F!)
Give us a P!
(P!)
And what have you got?
BFP!!!

BRILLIANT SCARLET!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Biscuitsandtea · 17/08/2011 07:44

Aaaaaaagggggghhhhhhh that's AWESOME Scarlet

Congratulations!!!

That's put a smile on my face for sure GrinGrinGrinGrin

scarletfingernail · 17/08/2011 07:28

Good morning

And a very good morning it is too. I can't believe I'm about to type this, but here goes....

BFP! BFP! BFP!BFP!BFP!BFP!BFP!BFP!BFP!BFP!BFP!

I'm still shaking, not long since I found out. Decided that as AF was due tomorrow it would be very rude not to use one of my internet cheapies this morning. So I did and there was a very faint line. Not being one with patience and waiting until tomorrow I brought out the Big Guns.

So I dipped my First Response in the ramekin (Gu by the way) and got a proper double line. Not being content with that my one and only Clear Blue digi came out and that confirms preggo and 1-2 weeks!

So, I'm off to see my GP this morning with my pee and get him to make it official. Luckily DH hadn't already left for work as he was coming with me anyway to my GP (for something else) so I was able to wake him up and shove 3 BFPs in his bleary eyes Grin He's delighted.

Imps7 · 17/08/2011 07:28

Morning all!

Ov is clearly approaching - I have become an Unstoppable Eating Machine. I am seriously considering onion rings for breakfast Shock. Does anyone else's appetite sky rocket in the run up to laying an egg?

So no testers today then - how disappointing admirable for you all to be so resolute.

GOOD LUCK FOR TODAY BISCUITS. We are all right behind you and brooking no argument of any kind for your scan. Hurry back and bring more snacks tell us how you got on.

CakePigeon · 16/08/2011 22:29

Hi jaggy clearly your cupboard appreciates being fully stocked to provide you with your positive pee sticks. Eek DH is home, hope he doesn't realise I've spent all evening on mn!

jaggythistle · 16/08/2011 22:21

that's the power of brooking *scarlet
Grin

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