Emmsy's onwards and upwards part six - sticky icky babydust BFP central!!!

Haven't read it myself ig but have heard nothing but good things about it here on MN. From what I can gather it explains all about temping and the 'other' things you have to do to monitor your fertility (polite way of saying mucus-watching )

It's so weird but when af arrived this time I actually stopped taking the folic acid and eating the brazil nuts... I'll probably start again soon but for the moment I'm cupcakethechilled

Hi hoping no you didn't scare anyone away! Was just off eating my sarnies... so fab you have finished the first emmsy hat, well done you!

a question - has anyone read 'taking charge of your fertility'? is it worth reading?

I am having that early cycle panic where I try to work out what I can do to make sure this month is my month

also - what about the clearblue fertility monitor? Looks expensive tho...

hi all

neeko i am so so happy for you XXXXXXX congrats

gracie im glad your back . dh is better so dolly walks may be resumed thats if you want to.i want to be pg now so i can be off lol

sorry for short post very tired from nights xxx

Hoping - you're sounding very chipper . Glad you're having a nice relaxing time. I love the clarinet, such a lovely sound. I'm in awe of anyone who can play an instrument (although I can do Grand Old Duke of York on the recorder ).

Gracie - glad you enjoyed our capital city and DD. Yay! to staying off work .

Buddha - how exciting feeling flutters and being 19 weeks!!!

Neeko - still for you. at you watching Gray's with bump.

im here just home from work and its still light normally i leave in the dark (its dark by 7pm) i love working shorter hours

it's v quiet for a lunchtime... did I scare everyone away?

yay neeko! that is fab!

sorry I've been MIA ladies - been playing at a concert for one of my old teachers. Havent picked up the clarinet in years, so sightreading my way through first clarinet was terrifying! The band leader praised my enthusiasm was brilliant to see so many old freinds and teachers!

now on holiday myself at my parents, kitten sitting while they're away! tons of books, knitting, digital telly, all mods cons, nothing to do but relax...which I'm doing too well eating rubbish and drinking way too much. Just have a feeling it wont be our month...not sure why, oved and bded on cd 10 (I think, not so great at tracking cm and temping with insomnia is just giving a picture of the Alps) just too chilled to mind this month!

sorry for mad rambly post, just feeling happier and more relaxed than I have since we started ttc back in November so surprised I had to share!

jools console yourself, you have worked hard to give your dc to be a loving stable home with adoring parents. At the end of the day, you will be a fabulous mother

first emmsys hat is off the needles ready to be sewn up! vjay as our first bigpanter I reckon it could be yours, unless you want a bigger one for your lo to wear once it's colder?

barbie yeah I'm leaving in 6 weeks I am going to be supported by my lovely hubby while I attempt to follow my dream and write we'll see if it works out! (I work in accounts atm which is fine, but it's not the dream!)
All this mc/ttc business has just made me realise I needed a big change...I keep getting waves of fear thinking I'm going crazy...but I know it's right really

Neeko has it sunk in yet? I keep smiling thinking of your news, so glad you are pg again before your edd.

cupcake have i missed something? are you leaving work???

fecking hell gg i knew i should of listened to my mum and became a nurse, i could so do with the next 18 months off work...and it will be that long cos now they are saying its going to take a year too clear and then you will be on mat leave!

jools are you breathing yet hun??? silly twit of a friend

gracie that is fab news

cupcake you're on

NEEKO!! I just knew it...so sooo pleased for you Holiday babies aren't so much of a myth after all then! Congratulations (let's at least have one day of being super excited before the worries kick in!)

Gracie great news about work! Looks like you will get to just put your feet up and stroke your tummy for the next few months after all then

Jools know exactly what you mean about peoples' care-free attitude towards their pregnancies...grr on your behalf! Have you had the wine on your cereal? (love that neeko!) iggy I'll race you to that April baby

Loads more people at work now know I'm going... my manager and my closest work friend both cried and set me off... all very weird.

I keep getting interupted so not got far with reading this thread yet.

Though my news for the morning is that I'm not allowed to go to work! The Department of Health says so. Amongst all those bits of advice flying about over the weekend about pregnancy and swine flu and avoiding crowded places/public transport is the statement that says pregnant healthcare workers shouldn't go near any patients until after the pandemic! So work get to either suspend me (on full pay) on medical grounds or redeploy me to an office job. Whilst they get round to thinking of a plan I get to sit at home.

Edinburgh was lovely, a nice relaxing weekend with DH. Duran Duran was great too!

ig exactly the same. dh says that he now knows what ms is like

hello mermaid ! Is odd - I felt v. sick last month and actually still do feel sick... not sure what that is about - but that was what made me think this might be my month

well done neeko seems holidays do work then

jools I am usually never one to do lots of sympton spotting but last month I had so many which I think really was a bug as dh had it too. The sickness and giddyness were so akin to ms. Hope your day works out a little better than the morning.x

hi to all.

Hello buddha 19 weeks that seems quick - but guess not for you!

Neeko Congratulations so very pleased for you Head in the sand is definately the best way to go, well until the ms kicks in
Barbie Actually I'm 19 weeks today Lovely to see you are still stalking me, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy I get the palpatations too, it did worry me slightly but glad to hear from the others it's normal.
Jools Deep breath honey deep breath
Blue I'm getting loads of fluttering, it's amazing isn't it? I love it, when it happens it makes me smile coz it's my private thing if you know what I mean x

Ah - I see I don't need to - you is well good Neeko

Morning all!

Am so pleased about Neeko's news has made my morning!

curly bless you for your 5am thoughts - I kind of know what you mean - I've been worrying about not having been on to post for a few days.

Jools don't give up hope yet!

barbie sounds good that the obstetrician is nice. Is v. nice to have you back!

cupcake is good you not thinking about ttc so much - sometimes it's nice to have a little less pressure. We should def book another holiday - I like your thinking!

mls love your tattoo! I did have a few drinks at weekend

blue nice to hear from you!

annie glad you had nice holiday!

Big waves to everyone else xxxx

I am feeling fairly positive now - I must remember to use opks this month... Will start CD 8 I guess?

going to update list now I think!

Neeko that's fantastic news!

I'm back! Need to disapear and read the thread for a few hours - back shortly!

Thanks Blue looks like there's chance I could be watching the next series of Grey's with a bump after all... A Glasgow meet sounds good. I hadn't realised MM was a Scot's lass.
Don't work too hard.

Just a quickie log on at work...

Congratulations Neeko - just knew it would be your month .

Hope the next 8 weeks fly by but we're here to hold your hand through it all. MM, you and me must have a Glasgow meet up and compare bumps later in the year .

Iggy - sorry TEW showed up - damn her. You sound v. positive though which is great.

Jools - sorry you got a BFN this morning, can you not take your DP to the festival with you for some al fresco bd? Change of scenery and all that

barbie - I get palpatations back and forward and am short of breath - just increased blood and metabolism, chill and step away from 'google' .

MLS - how's the tat today?

Right, off to earn my living x

Congrats again Neeko

Never too early for wine even if you have it with your cereal. Sorry I can't make you feel better

Oh, and I've just worked out that I'm away at a festival during my next fertile period

Going to crawl into a hole and wallow for a while I think. Is it too early for wine ? !

Barbie I had them with DD too. I think it's to do with your body making extra blood. Think you make an extra pint up to 12 weeks.

Jools Some people are idiots. There's no way around it and let's just hope she's not proven wrong. I wouldn't wish a mc on anyone and know you all feel the same. It's just hard when you're so aware of what could go wrong. She's probably just thinking she's done well to keep it to herself for 2 weeks.
Sending you a big hug.