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The Elderberry Pavlovas who occasionally sausage wang – a fabulous thread for 30+ ladies TTC #1 (Thread 8)

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Bunnygirlie · 06/04/2013 22:56

Newbies very welcome provided they meet the strict entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 3+months, must have a special pot, NO instadiffers) and bring a bouquet of sausages when they join!

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barkingtreefrog · 14/04/2013 07:48

Cross posted!
Oh merk everything crossed for you. The sperm is definitely meeting the egg and it looks like they were right about being more fertile after a CP.
Are you now glad you pimped or not?! Are you going to tell DH?

barkingtreefrog · 14/04/2013 07:45

Damn. Can't preview in app mode.
trying again

barkingtreefrog · 14/04/2013 07:44

I'm confused. I think I have cramps. I think I may have read my half a chart wrong and I actually might see AF today or tomorrow, not next weekend!! It was a half arsed thing this cycle as I wanted a holiday that didn't involve alarms and thermometers but if I'm right and AF is soon to appear then I've had a lower cover line than ever before, which is strange.
Still, that would mean I've totally eliminated the 7 day 2ww this cycle!!
Back on the opk sticks next cycle!
Have a look http://FertilityFriend.com/home/3c06f2 here if you're bored.

CatsCantFlyFast · 14/04/2013 07:36

Yup. I peed in my pot then didn't test. 5 mins later changed my mind. Deja vu I am afraid, 8dpo, faint positive. Lets hope we can hang on to this one....

barkingtreefrog · 14/04/2013 07:27

I'm guessing advice is too late now?!? Go on, you did it didn't you?

CatsCantFlyFast · 14/04/2013 07:10

Morning ladies. Laid in bed desperate for a pee debating to pimp or not to pimp!

Pipbin · 14/04/2013 00:09

Boodle I had my HSG a while ago, but from what I recall they gave me a hospital gown and a dressing gown and showed me a little changing room. They also gave me a little basket to put my things in to take into the room. I do seem to recall taking off everything though.
All the staff were women and we had a nice chat and they were really friendly. In all it was not unlike a smear, it was a little uncomfortable, like mild period pains. The doctor was able to tell me there and then what she saw, and I could see it on the screen. I think I took a towel with me.
I also remember that there was a nurse there afterwards to make you a cup of tea and you could sit there until you felt ready.

In all it wasn't something I would line up to do again, but if I was told I needed another one I wouldn't worry about it.

barkingtreefrog · 14/04/2013 00:01

Glad it's not just me kitty and bunny! I showed DP an article saying how much difference alcohol can make to male fertility and he said he'd cut down to 'only 2 pints'. But then a stag do doesn't count, obviously, so he'll be on beers and spirits all weekend. Weddings don't doubt either, obviously. Or birthdays. Or work nights out. Or 'Thirsty Thursday'. Grrr Hmm

BlindKitty · 13/04/2013 23:55

barking I've literally just told DH off for still being at the pub! Its pure torture not drinking all the time when all I really want is a lovely BIG glass of pino....(salivates). Wish DH would realise he needs to stop too!!!!

happylass · 13/04/2013 23:45

Arf at Boodle " wave my Yoni in the air like I just don't care". That has to go in the next thread title!

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Bunnygirlie · 13/04/2013 23:40

Ah thanks kitty interesting to know about the stuff and procedures I may potentially have to go through if it doesn't happen!

Hey barking I don't drink much but still trying to cut back more (this is my second weekend of no booze), saving it for special occasions etc Hubby likes a lager or 4 most nights, trying to get him to cut back is a nightmare!!!!

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barkingtreefrog · 13/04/2013 23:21

Back from another sober night at the pub Shock . Was ok, and quite nice as usual to have the comfort of just driving home rather than walking in the rain or paying for a taxi...
Staying with the positives.... I'm worried the fc might ask DP about his drinking and whilst he's not exactly alcoholic, he'd struggle to quit for a while...
What are other berries experiences of this? I'm trying to lead by example and although I cut out alcohol completely at first, I now make an exception for weddings etc as ffs I stopped drinking for a year and a fat lot of good it did me!!!

BlindKitty · 13/04/2013 23:20

Bunny A HSC (Hysterosalpingogram) is basically where they inject dye into your fallopian tubes to see if they're clear x

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Bunnygirlie · 13/04/2013 23:16

Can I ask what a hsg is?

Lol at sanitary towel waddling Grin

boodle a G cup Shock being a diddy A (yes I have the chest of a 7 year old boy) I cannot imagine what it's like to have those girls hanging loose Blush

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Boodlebum · 13/04/2013 23:15

You haven't missed a lot, Kitty; that's the beauty of us Elderberries. We just keep rumbling along with not a lot changing. Humph!

I'm going to bed now, Berries! Early night for me! Night!

BlindKitty · 13/04/2013 23:03

Oh clearly I have missed loads! Is there anything else (gossip/new vocab/etc) that I've missed????

CatsCantFlyFast · 13/04/2013 22:55

oh kitty you have missed the yoni thread(s). get yourself over to classics....

BlindKitty · 13/04/2013 22:52

lol at yoni - Merks is this a made-up word???? Just for the record, it was strategically placed not stuck upside down lol!

Happy thanks its good to be back!

Afraid I'm taking up lots of room on the pity sofa - only because my friends have all gone out and I've stayed in as I know I'll break and drink alcohol if I go out! This TTC lark really is DULL!!!!

Boodlebum · 13/04/2013 22:42

Is it just me who's going a bit cross-legged at the thought of sticking an upside down sanitary towel to their yoni?! Yoni is a most excellent word. Next time I DTD for the purpose of TTC, I'm going to lie on my back and wave my yoni in the air like I just don't care!

Boodlebum · 13/04/2013 22:39

Thank you Poppy, Kitty and Merks for the reassurance! I was really surprised by the tone of the letter/leaflet; it makes it sound like an utterly traumatic experience! Yes, I guess it's not going to be nice, but I've managed smears, swabs and dildocams so far...it can't be too much worse!

happylass · 13/04/2013 22:34

Welcome back Kitty! Lol at 'sanitary towel waddle' and sticking a pad to one's Yoni Grin
Home alone with only AF cramps for company this evening so definitely deserving of a spot on the sofa of pity.

PoppySeedBun · 13/04/2013 22:30

The nurse for my HSG helpfully reminded me to take my pants with me in the pocket of the dressing gown / robe thing so that I would have then there. Didn't find it traumatic at all - bit uncomfortable, but not as bad as a smear for me.

BlindKitty · 13/04/2013 22:29

Merkin with strategic placement and prayers that I wouldn't drop it in the corridor!!!!

Boodle Yes DO take spare knickers in! I had mine at 18months ttc

Boodlebum · 13/04/2013 22:05

Oh thank god! The girls can stay contained! I'm 30 now; they're not as perky as they used to be...I can't imagine a baggy hospital gown will be good look for me full stop, let alone with an unsupported pair of blouse bunnies! (Not to be confused with our Bunny, of course...)

Merks, I'll be amazed if I'm compus mentis enough to remember to take my pants with me! Perhaps I should use a pair of pants as my hair scrunchie? (A la Cosmo) Then I won't find myself caught short! I suspect they meant a thong though, rather than a massive pair of sanitary-towel-accomodating-granny-panties. Grin

CatsCantFlyFast · 13/04/2013 21:57

Boodle there will be no need to take your bra off. Perhaps carry your knickers with you (in your hand/a bag)? to help with the sanitary towel issue. I can;t believe they don't think these things through and give you paper pants or something with the towel. kitty i am very intrigued how you walked to a room with a sanitary towel and no pants unless you put it on upside down and stuck it to your yoni

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