Waiting to TTC,any one else in similar sitch??

Aww, very romantic NJ

Hello

Just came across this thread and would love to join. We have DD (8 months old) and are still on the 'PostNatal due in May 2007' thread with LG&T...waves

We are waiting till May because (god this is kinda embarrassing) we have a plan for the next 18 months and are hoping to fit the next LO in exactly where we want it I only think this might be possible as I got pregnant with DD after 1 slightly tipsy shag on my birthday when I said to DH 'let's start trying now as it will probably take ages and I'm getting old!'

Plan is:

1. Conceive in May/June
2. Work till Christmas
3. LO born Feb/March - hoping for VBAC Homebirth in pool
4. Sell house April/May
5. Pack up house and send everything by sea back to Australia
6. Buy campervan and tour with DH, DD and LO around Europe for 2-3 months
7. Go back to Oz

Reality is whenever we have the next one will be just fine and we will move our plans around as needed.

Now will go back and get through the 20 pages of chat

Ooh NJ, I love net-a-porter . Splurged with the credit card a few years ago and got some Miu Miu sandels - probably the most uncomfortable pair of shoes ever! I make sure I get my 'pay-per-wear' out of them and will probabloy take them to the grave!
Twill be Primark this year though, as seriously on a budget having almost cleared my debts/loans etc.. I am determined not not to go down the storecard/credit card route again, though dh is not so convinced of my willpower .
Have to say though that I'm already planning on a new buggy (the new bugaboo bee I think). Love children's clothes too, and having 3 girls I'm able to indulge my passion!
Gosh I admit that I'm feeling a real oldie next to most here . Having said that, I was asked for ID a few weeks ago in Bargain Booze of all places (the shame) - not bad for a 37 year old

We met in August 2000, moved in together (him moving down south from up here, me from my mums) in the October, November we got engaged, December we got married

Still makes me smile looking back, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE was against it all, but we knew it was right, I think we have proved it now!

So we have been together for 7 years and 5 months, been married for 7 years and nearly 2 months!

Aw nj that sounds nice,you and your DH have been together a while then? ive been with my DP for ages too we got together when i was 17 too x

I wore a nice suit, we ran away to Soctland to get married, I was 17, could have got my mums permission to be married in England, but after having not known my dad since I was about 7 I didn't want to ask a strangers permission to marry. So it had to be Scotland.

We went to Gretna LOL

He he NJ love the jimmy CHoos, if you dont mind me being nosy, what did you wear to your wedding?

Playing im craving BBQ now!! i lurve bbq sausages yum yum

Large G&T poor you, but im sure you make it look easy

im going to go and buya pepperami

Sorry Diege, when I started writing that your post wasn't there, DH rang, twice , before I had chance to finish it!

£850 for shoEs wouldn't last me very long I'm affraid, it would be gone as quickly as it takes to order these and these and I'd still be in the OD!!

The only wedding we have coming up is my sisters, and they haven't even set a date yet so that could be 2018 before they get round to it! Though obviously, all of my other sisters have already started whinging about it, I have heard a fully grown adult of 35 years of age almost crying and stamping her feet because she isn't going to be bridesmaid..... I don't know who gave me my sisters, wish they hadn't at times!

LG&T, just another day in your house then?! Hope it get's better as it goes on!

Teuch did she actually do a test? With DS2 I was 9 days late before I got a BFP, and I have heard of people being up to 6 weeks late before getting a BFP, so you are quite right, it is not over yet!

Playing, you have me craving BBQ bacon, stop it now! DS1 is having one of those big trampolines for his birthday so I think we will be out there come rain or shine this year! I didn't have a wedding dress when I got married, I think that is why I look at them all!! LOL I am a bit loony!

So much for clearing up today, I have done a total of making beds, opening curtains and erm..... internet shopping..... not bad for a mornings work!! Even the beds and curtains were done before we went to school

Arghh, just lost a long post! TEUCH, so did the hv do a test then? If so, might still be too early to tell if you ovulated late?
NJ, love the dress, but can you ingaine how many pairs of shoes you could buy for £850 . My wedding dress was bought at 5.20pm from Monsoon without trying on, as they were hoovering round my feet! I just knew it was the one! Remember having to have it taken in as too big (it was a size 8 and I was 24 weeks pregnant with dd1 when I got married). Had a laugh when same weeks pregnant with dd3 and it wouldn't even fit past my knees .
Welcome ZAB! Everyone is v.friendly here, and we are very open about EVERYTHING
GIN, you sound very organised actually! Lol at going to work for a peaceful wee! I must say I really do enjoy my lunchbreaks etc far more than pre-children. I also love my 4 hour round-trip commute Mon-Thurs, as I get a chance to read/relax and DO NOTHING!!!
Right, better get some work done. I'm working from home today (ahem..)as I can't shake this cold, but don;t want to take a day sick. I save 'sickies' up for when dds are ill - bad eh !

Morning all,

Welcome Zabrina. You're not the only young one on here, and certainly not the only one waiting for financial/career reasons, this is why I am waiting.

I had loads of BBQ's last year, despite the weather. I am pretty much an all year round BBQer (with the exception of Nov-Feb). I love them, I think it is the tastiest way to cook a leg of lamb, or in fact anything . BB southsea common is a good place for a picnic, another one of my fav summer activities!!!!

Natalie that is a lovely wedding dress. You don't have to spend a fortune on a dress mine was £675 and a strapless A line which obviously I loved . Nothing wrong with looking at wedding dresses, I am still enthralled by mine (and other peoples) I loved it and that was over 3 years ago!

So teuch have you done the test yet? i wouldnt take that at facce value? damn the postie x

well, looks like a longer cycle for me, rather than a BFP as the HV, she say 'no'!!

Still doesn't explain why I've been feeling so rough and I've had a serious headache now for a day and a half??!!

Ridiculous, I know, but I just don't belive it is over for this month!!

HE HE thats mad eme smile, £850 isnt THAT much especially if we do go abroad to marry cos i would have a party when i came back so i would wear it twice

Wednesdays are the hump day, just got to plough thru them....a step closer to the weekend! i spose that does eman im not happy in my job eh? ho hum not long to stay in it i guess, moneys gd and benefits so just gotta think of the greater good x

Are there fab wednesdays?

I have one asleep, 1 being a nightamer jam on toast eating loon, 1 (who should be at school) waiting for a doc appointment and 3 at school. My day is going to be a round of pick up and drop offs with a doc appointment and playschool visit in between.

One of them has just asked for flapjacks too, not sure when i'm going to make them. Sometimes i think it would be nice to go back to work, i could have a wee on my own and a lunch break...

Teuch whats it like your end today? C'mon postie!

Nice to have you Zab!

I haven't found any price lists from new, but people who are selling second hand ones, say the price new was around £850, not too bad I think for a full on, bloody gorgeous wedding dress!

I do love it, my sister is getting married (at some point....!) maybe I can talk her into it!

How sad am I? I have been very happily married for over 7 years, and yet here I am still looking at wedding dresses!

omg that dress is A-mazing!!!! ii love it i bet it costs a Bomb tho!!

Forgot to say, look at the back of it, beautiful!!!

It is this one, I honestly would divorce and re-marry him to wear this dress, if I was a size 6 with no norkage getting in the way!!

wahey NJ that is what you call potent!!

Dresses are lovely, am gonna have baby then diet like a mad woman to get a nice wedding figure

xx

Ooooo weddings.... I saw a dress the other day that I actually thought about getting divorced and re-married just so I could get it LOL

I have no idea about how long it took with the miscarriage, I had been BF, using condoms, but we sometimes erm.... had a bit of erm.... fun before using the condom. Never the whole kit and caboodle IYKWIM? But obviously it was enough!

Ahem, must get DS1's packed lunch together......

Mornign all! welcome zab, its nice our numbers are growing

I cant wait for the summer,we only managed two BBQ's last year, we look to go down to southsea common as well for picnics, which is a nice baby friendly activity.

When i was pg i came off pill, had one AF and then was PG, so i hope for the same oh im so over excited, doesnt help having a baby shop at the top of my road!!

have mentioned to DP that my coil is giving me a few twinges, so said im def having it out at the end of march, he didnt seem too bothered so thats gd

On another note, kirsty my friend has picked me up brochures for weddings abroad he he so that will be something to have a look thru...

Teuch hope you havent gone loopy!!

Playing i wish my neighbours were young and friendly lucky you!

xxx

Morning all Hi Zabrina, welcome

Diege, sleepless night? Pah, haven't had one of them for about a week and a half

DS1 took six months but that was after having been on that Depo injection thing, which they say can take 18 months to come out of your system, so not too bad really. DS2 took 2 cycles after coming off the pill, so again not too bad. Don't want to get heart set on a quick BFP again though, I realise it could take a lot longer this time, just down to sheer chance.

Zab, there are a few on here waiting for the right time due to work commitments, so you are not alone. And there is nearly 5 years between my two, and I must say I think it is perfect timing TBH. We didn't have an ounce of jealousy, DS1 really took to being a big brother, and not an only child, so so well. They adore each other and play pretty well together. I will add you to the ever growing list

Teuch, 30, DC2, NOW.

Largeginandtonic, 30, DC7, NOW.

Bemylilbaby,20, DC1, Miscarriage/money, end of March 08.

BabyBump2B, ??, DC1, waiting for wedding, April 08.

GeordieJogger, 30, DC1, waiting for removal of implant, April 08.

NatalieJane, 24, DC3, Miscarriage and a few little other things, May 08.

Diege, 37, DC4, work-related, April 08.

HalyconDays, old, DC3, building work, July 08.

HorseyWoman, DC1?, Getting well, August 08.

Playing, 25, DC1, financial, Sept 08.

Cosmogirl, 25, DC1, financial/work-related, December 08.

Tinx, DC1, Get fit, ????????

Zabrina, 21, DC2, work related, ????????

So I think my cold/bug thing has finally gone, so won't be around as much today, got loads of house work to catch up on, but I will be checking in every now and then Have a good day everyone

(Not even mentioning Teuch, she must be going out of her mind! Poor thing xxx)

hey all,

What a fantastic thread.

I'm really broody and struggling to decide if it's the right time for ttc.

I already have a ds, and definately know i want more children. The problem i'm having is that I only left uni last year and start first proper job in the career I want next week.

Also, i worry about the age gap between my son and future siblings, as he will be 4 this year. We have also just started saving for a deposit on a house.

Time is not an issue as I'm only 21, but still can't stop thinking about having another baby.