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The Elderberry Pavlovas: still chasing that 'copter in the hope of a festive BFP. Thread 16 (the one where Happy was left in charge!!)

990 replies

happylass · 02/11/2013 15:25

Here we go again.....

The smallprint –
Berries have a strict entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 6+months, NO instadiffers, must have a special pot) and def no mention of baby dust or baby dancing UGH !!! Ooooh aren’t we strict!

OP posts:
BlindKitty · 03/11/2013 19:30

boodle not going anywhere without you Smile

happylass · 03/11/2013 19:20

Barking you clever thing you! Making your own wedding dress! I briefly considered making my own invitations but then came to my senses and realised it would look like our 2 year old nephew had done them! Creativity is not my strong point.
Boodle fear not I'm still convinced I'm going to be the last Berry standing! We're only half way through our period of abstinence so am sure you'll have all flown off in to the sunset in that chopper long before I even resume TTC Sad

OP posts:
Boodle9 · 03/11/2013 19:17

Need to get a grapple hook for the bottom of that Berry-copter...

I'm feeling all pathetic because I've realised that 3 lots of very close friend couples are either trying now or will be very very soon. I'm dreading a triple cluster-diff in real-life. That will really suck!

CatsCantFlyFast · 03/11/2013 19:14

No berries will be left behind, don't worry boodle

Boodle9 · 03/11/2013 19:01

Sorry, Bunny, just noticed your comment earlier! I'm happy to go together, but I think you will beat me to the IVF so I might be left all on my lonesome. Blub!

BlindKitty · 03/11/2013 18:30

barking my aunty made her own dress but she is an artist. What about just designing it and getting someone to make it for you?

Bunnygirlie · 03/11/2013 16:53

Hey mrs what have they said about your PCOS, apparently I have PCO but not the syndrome, never had any symptoms before!

Hope move went ok!

Boodle9 · 03/11/2013 16:47

I'm sorry, I can't bring bring myself to do all the bolding as I'm copying + pasting from my iphone! Have added you on though, mrs

RevoltingPeasant - 34, ttc since May, AF due Nov 17
Bunny - 33, TTC since June 12, had lap 3 weeks go, next step DH sperm freeze and IVF/ICSI
Happylass, 35, TTC since August 2012 but currently on a break. Still waiting to see consultant at FC. Appt Dec 19th
Sidney, 38, TTC since July '12. Polyp to be removed 18Nov then on to private IVF appointments, to start cycling in Jan, if no BFP by then.
BecauseIsaidS0: TTC May 2013, AF due 17th
Gillster, 39, TTC since March 12, FC appointment on 5th, fibroid removal op on 20th.
Birdy - 30, TTC since Dec 2010 (- a few months in 2012 when world was ending) 1st FC appt 15 Nov.
Boodle- 30, Cycle 28, about to embark on 29. Waiting for IVF referral.
Barking-34, 23rd month ttc, clomid bfp in August, AF awol 60+ days since mc in Sept. On Provera to find AF then another 5 rounds of clomid before next FC appointment in March.
Yorkie- 35, ttc since Sep 2012. mmc Dec. Failed iui cycle. Next step ivf in Jan
Kuma - 39, TTC 11 months; first FC appointment 27 November
mrsw 35, TTC May 2013, diagnosed with PCOS Oct 13

Feather, ttc since Sept 11. One fallopian tube, 6 rounds of clomid. Thought there was no hope, then finally a bfp on 2 Nov 2013.
Ladybunnikins - 34, IVF instadiffer, EDD 14/7/14
Foodylicious - TTC Nov 2011, MC May 2013, BFP 2nd Oct 2013.
Puppymummy- 9+2 here, nothing to report except im getting fat cos im always hungry and time is going extremely slowly until scan!
Tally - 16w already, Hyperemesis finally gone into hiding, yay!
Merkin-19+6, edd 25 march. Team pink
Thunder-
Boom- 16w and so far so good!
Kitty- 11+4 thanks to iui, 12week scan wed

mrswalker13 · 03/11/2013 16:42

Clambers out from under boxes... One little house move and I miss so much!

Congratulations feather wonderful news!

Hello to all; so many BFPs now - gives me hope. Can someone please add me to the list even though I'm late?! On phone because Sky haven't reconnected us yet Angry

mrsw 35, TTC May 2013, diagnosed with PCOS Oct 13

Bunnygirlie · 03/11/2013 16:37

Boodle We should go together!

RP I felt the same about my nephew and niece until recently, they didn't remember us from one visit to the next, now they are 2 and 4 they know who we are and it's lush!

Happy riding cowgirl Wink

DH is gutted its not happening for him this holiday, would be perfect timing as he's always up for it when it's not after a stressful day at work, in 10 days time when we need to DTD it'll be crap again!

IamKuma · 03/11/2013 16:35

RevoltingPeasant - 34, ttc since May, AF due Nov 17
Bunny - 33, TTC since June 12, had lap 3 weeks go, next step DH sperm freeze and IVF/ICSI
Happylass, 35, TTC since August 2012 but currently on a break. Still waiting to see consultant at FC. Appt Dec 19th
Sidney, 38, TTC since July '12. Polyp to be removed 18Nov then on to private IVF appointments, to start cycling in Jan, if no BFP by then.
BecauseIsaidS0: TTC May 2013, AF due 17th
Gillster, 39, TTC since March 12, FC appointment on 5th, fibroid removal op on 20th.
Birdy - 30, TTC since Dec 2010 (- a few months in 2012 when world was ending) 1st FC appt 15 Nov.
Boodle-
Barking-34, 23rd month ttc, clomid bfp in August, AF awol 60+ days since mc in Sept. On Provera to find AF then another 5 rounds of clomid before next FC appointment in March.
Yorkie- 35, ttc since Sep 2012. mmc Dec. Failed iui cycle. Next step ivf in Jan
Kuma - 39, TTC 11 months; first FC appointment 27 November

Feather, ttc since Sept 11. One fallopian tube, 6 rounds of clomid. Thought there was no hope, then finally a bfp on 2 Nov 2013.
Ladybunnikins - 34, IVF instadiffer, EDD 14/7/14
Foodylicious - TTC Nov 2011, MC May 2013, BFP 2nd Oct 2013.
Puppymummy- 9+2 here, nothing to report except im getting fat cos im always hungry and time is going extremely slowly until scan!
Tally - 16w already, Hyperemesis finally gone into hiding, yay!
Merkin-19+6, edd 25 march. Team pink
Thunder-
Boom- 16w and so far so good!
Kitty- 11+4 thanks to iui, 12week scan wed

IamKuma · 03/11/2013 16:32

Wow, it's busy in here this weekend; and these BFPs too, very, very good!

feather awesome news! Congratulations Grin Its so reassuring to hear a story like yours, it give me hope. Thanks

rp Maybe SiL has a huge veruca - sorry, just being gross Wink Glad you got to have a proper swim. Have fun tonight!

barking sorry you are feeling down today, I hope it is AF on her way.

foody that is funny, I expect you will be a very relaxed bride!!!

RevoltingPeasant · 03/11/2013 14:55

Ha ha at forgetting Foody! I went back to work the day after my wedding and when someone said congrats it honestly took me 10 seconds to work out what they were on about!

All went fine today. As it happened kiddie pool was closed so DH and I had a swim whilst sil took the DC in the park and then she shepherded them through after and bil and us took them in the pool. 'twas fine, as they are nice kids, but just don't know me as I only see them about twice a year and they always look at me like I'm about to eat them or something. I'm hoping when they are older we will have more of a relationship.

Anyhow boom I cannot believe you are sixteen weeks! My goodness!

And Feather, I'm so happy for you :) when I was reading your blurb about one Fallopian tube etc, it was like the end to a film where you finally triumphed against the odds. Good for you and DP!

Going to saddle up DH again tonight as fx I am OV tomorrow.....

Boodle9 · 03/11/2013 14:07

Very much doubt it, Bunny!

Bunnygirlie · 03/11/2013 13:57

kitty and merk this tug of war with thunder really must stop, she won't like it! Wink

Ooh boodle you aren't going to leave me are you?

Foodylicious · 03/11/2013 13:51

Wow barking, designing and making your own dress! very jealous. I cant even hem curtains.
I have lots of little projects that are great in my head but not so easy once I start. DIY related though.

Also I had nearly forgotten (sort of) that me an OH are engaged, one of my brothers asked if we were setting a date soon and for a few minutes I had no Idea what he was talking about!
We are super skint so it won't be happening for a long time. Don't want a big showy affair, but we are struggling to get through month by month at the moment, never mind saving up!

Glad you feeling a bit better x

barkingtreefrog · 03/11/2013 13:33

Oh, and on AF/Provera, I know not to expect it yet, but the irrational emotional state I'm in today (rather than being rationally emotional) usually only occurs the day before AF. I was thinking regardless of Provera maybe my body decided it had kept me waiting long enough?! Grin

barkingtreefrog · 03/11/2013 13:30

Feeling a little more sane now thanks Foody but still in a state of emotional high alert - wouldn't take much to get me going again! Have been out for dog walk so had some fresh air and now hunkered up in the spare room trying to make/design a wedding dress. Hmm. You know when you have those good ideas that seem a little silly when you actually try putting them into practice?! Hmm I've never made a dress before (fancy dress doesn't count) so what possessed me to assume I could make a dress for my wedding I don't know Shock .

Foodylicious · 03/11/2013 12:48

Hi barking how you doing now??
From what I have read and understand about provera most people do not get AF until after the course of provera is stopped and it was referred to as a 'withdrawl' bleed??

Incidentally I had a massive hysterical cry yesterday for about 1 1/2 hrs. I feel so much better for it today. Though I get a bit teary at just about everything, I had not had a proper cry for ages.

funkymonk · 03/11/2013 12:47

Just dropping in to say yay yay yay and congratulations to feather and lady! Have got a lot to catch up on the thread so will pop back later and update list then also ! o

funkymonk · 03/11/2013 12:47

Just dropping in to say yay yay yay and congratulations to feather and lady! Have got a lot to catch up on the thread so will pop back later and update list then also ! o

Boodle9 · 03/11/2013 12:13

It's not that exciting-if you recall previous charts of mine, I am quite good at dipping in the luteal phase. I'm sure AF will be along in 2-3 days. On spotting watch as of tomorrow!

BecauseIsaidS0 · 03/11/2013 12:13

Congratulations, feather!!!

Barking - when I get that teary I know I'm getting AF in the next day or two. Sometimes it is good to just let all the tears out.

I'm on CD17 and pretty sure I haven't ovulated Confused. Am starting to think my left ovary is bust!

CatsCantFlyFast · 03/11/2013 11:47

Ooh boodle

CatsCantFlyFast · 03/11/2013 11:46

Adding Yorkie and I back in as we got dropped off

kitty I pointed out ICs don't work for some people and she should try another test

Hugs Barking, everyone has crap days. I know you've had far more than your fair share. Have some cake x

RevoltingPeasant - 34, ttc since May, AF due Nov 17
Bunny - 33, TTC since June 12, had lap 3 weeks go, next step DH sperm freeze and IVF/ICSI
Happylass, 35, TTC since August 2012 but currently on a break. Still waiting to see consultant at FC. Appt Dec 19th
Sidney, 38, TTC since July '12. Polyp to be removed 18Nov then on to private IVF appointments, to start cycling in Jan, if no BFP by then.
BecauseIsaidS0: TTC May 2013, AF due 17th
Gillster, 39, TTC since March 12, FC appointment on 5th, fibroid removal op on 20th.
Birdy - 30, TTC since Dec 2010 (- a few months in 2012 when world was ending) 1st FC appt 15 Nov.
Boodle-
Barking-34, 23rd month ttc, clomid bfp in August, AF awol 60+ days since mc in Sept. On Provera to find AF then another 5 rounds of clomid before next FC appointment in March.
Yorkie- 35, ttc since Sep 2012. mmc Dec. Failed iui cycle. Next step ivf in Jan

Feather, ttc since Sept 11. One fallopian tube, 6 rounds of clomid. Thought there was no hope, then finally a bfp on 2 Nov 2013.
Ladybunnikins - 34, IVF instadiffer, EDD 14/7/14
Foodylicious - TTC Nov 2011, MC May 2013, BFP 2nd Oct 2013.
Puppymummy- 9+2 here, nothing to report except im getting fat cos im always hungry and time is going extremely slowly until scan!
Tally - 16w already, Hyperemesis finally gone into hiding, yay!
Merkin-19+6, edd 25 march. Team pink
Thunder-
Boom- 16w and so far so good!
Kitty- 11+4 thanks to iui, 12week scan wed