Elderberry Pavlovas And The Eternal Sausage of Wang (Part 4): a frightfully good thread for the over-30s TTC their first baby.

I'm here too! CD5 = no mans land. Rubbish!!

Hello, I'm still lurking too. Just waiting on tenterhooks for dh's SA results, my MRI results and both our blood test results!

Mother, hope your cycles makes its mind up soon (and decides on a big shiny BFP)

What's happening now then moc?

hi pip im lurking, too scared to test incase I get a BFN but having a serious wtf cycle.....FX

I'm here pip. How are you?

What are you buying with the money you are borrowing?

Where is everyone then? This thread has never been so quiet.

Hey boodle, I went for blood test after feeling so light headed and lethargic a few weeks after ERPC. It showed v low iron and low thyroid so I have to go back in March for retest. Lots of thyroid issues in my family so won't be surprised if it will be a problem soon if not now. If (big if) I do get a bfp again I'll bash down docs door to get it monitored as I know it can be linked to mc and that first pg ended in mmc. Don't know of that's helpful!

mmmm cake....a friend of mine apparently has some lemon drizzle and choc cake awaiting my collection....

boodle I had tests for thyroid probs a couple of years ago because of some symptoms I had (cold all the time& heart palpitations- I just thought it was anaemia) the levels came back fine but there were other things in my blood which were a bit low (eg. WBC) so they kept testing me every 3/6 mths to see if the levels stayed the same. have only now been referred to haematologist since new GP joined the surgery (who I went to see) and decided it needed more investigation. I reckon you should keep plugging away and ask for more tests if you haven't already. Don't know if that helps much..hope you get some answers.

No, I didn't make the hedgehog cakes, it's a picture from a 1980s cookery book.

Cake nostalgia! Fantastic! My happiest cake memories are of birthday party cupcakes with either the little silver balls (dragees, I think?) or edible paper transfers featuring cartoon characters like Spiderman! Anyone else remember the latter or just me? We should be careful when reminiscing about childhood though...if you get onto Children's TV there'll be no stopping me!

Captain, is it cheese fondue? Please may I have a little bit?

On the whole TTC issue, have any of you ever had concerns about thyroid raised? Either in regards to TTC or for any other reason? When I first came on this thread, Hazle was very nice and shared some info but just wondering if there's anyone else? I'm feeling more and more fed up about mine every day. I really think I have problems, even though my levels aren't quite high enough for clinical attention yet. I am convinced I'm symptomatic but I think the doctor just assumes I'm looking for a reason for my infertility (it's crap writing that).

Pip I love these cakes! I had one as a birthday cake back in the mists of time when I was little and I loved it so much.. Nostalgia..

Boodle Thunder Yeah, the fence is a little uncomfortable on my buttocks, but TTC is stressful enough without fisticuffs as well. We're all going through this shitty thing together - I'm a lover, not a fighter I'm staying here in Switzerland with all the fondues and chocolates

I want cake now Sodding diet..

Hi Janey!! How's it going over there in the magic land of preggersness?

2Cats hope you get an answer soon - I've got no idea about those lines.. The spotting is odd though and I think your doc is mean for the 'wait a few months' remark. I'm sure s/he meant to be reassuring, but it's not really the response you needed!

It takes me so long to figure out what's actually going on I don't get time to take sides either! And mostly I'm pretty live and let live.

I thought of cakes because of 2cats talking about a hedgehog of cocktail sausages which reminded me of that old party classic from my childhood.

Captain - officially change your name to Captainmoll of Switzerland, park yourself up on that fence and never ever leave! I'm bloody brilliant at staying neutral because I'm too lazy to have a proper opinion.

Why are we talking about cakes?! I want a cake!

Exactly that pip! I've not seen diddy ones before- they are gorgeous! Did you make em?

Hedgehog Cakes

Oh maaaaaaaaaan, there's loads of stuff to read since last night. Humph. I hate reading. Sulk. (Have clearly spent too much time with stroppy children at school today.)

Rewind - Viv, it was a glass of ribena, I swear to god. Tries to cover up shame of throwing wine at recovered alcoholic Next time I'll just stick to the good ol' sausage assault.

Oooh 'eck, it did get a bit tense earlier. Still, AIBU is always kicking off like that; that's what makes it so fun to read! It's a proper little fight club.

Mother and 2cats, hope things are OK your way. I'm sort of enjoying being on CD12; little bit of sexy time later I think. I can't stand the 2 1 week wait and just knowing it's futile. Hoping that that is not the case for you two though.

If my body doesnt make up its mind soon 2cats im going to the docs too! I wish u luck hun.

Sorry guys, haven't tested again. Now have docs app in the morning to shout at them get to the bottom of it

Glad things are calmer in here now, I didn't like the earlier atmos!

Mmmmmmm cake!

Hoping for some BFPs soon!!!

Mmm chocolate button hedgehog cakes....

Thunder I know the chocolate button hedgehog cakes. All my favourite cook books are from the 80s. Hang on a bit and I'll post a picture of one.

In other news I spoke to my financial advisor today and we can borrow more money for less. So hurrah for that!

gah - just read back and looks like I missed a whole load of excitement!!

Yeah any news, 2cats

Also do you remember those chocolate button hedgehog cakes? Could you make one of them?

2cats - don't you just love it when docs are so helpful?! Have you tested again yet? re opks - I usually test around 5pm - seems to work best for me...