Just MC...Long haul, short haul, ranting, weeping, laughing all encouraged. Oldies and newbies very welcome

Well I've been to see the acupuncturist and the nutritionist now. Just two days after the first acupuncture session first AF post MC arrived. Coincidence? Maybe but whatever, I was glad to see it.
Interesting appointment with nutritionist. Maybe not much that I didn't know already like "Don't eat crap" but have decided to try and follow the advice as much as possible as I feel we're on limited time. After all it won't hurt me to give up alcohol, caffeine and cut down on the sugary foods I crave for six months or so if the end result is the baby we want so much. It seems a small price to pay. Easy to say now, it could be harder as the weeks progress! The other thing she emphasised was not getting stressed about it all. I don't think I am but am making a concious effort not to obsess.
Just booked a holiday to New Zealand this Easter however if calculations are correct we might need to join the mile high club to have a chance if we don't get lucky this month. Not sure DH wants to run the risk of being arrested. Considering possibility of sending him on ahead IYSWIM & carrying turkey baster in hand luggage and doing the necessary. He did look faintly horrified when I suggested it. A step too far perhaps....?
Can someone update me on the stats next time please?
I am now on CD7 UCL25.
Bye for now, off to eat some vegetables

Well done Malteser, that must have been a tough few days... sleep well!

First AF arrived for me a few days ago and thank goodness I'd been forewarned it could be 'a little heavier than usual'. What an understatement, feeling drained and anaemic already... Bit of a nightmare morning, took 2 1/2 hrs to get to work as London bridge was closed... Was v uncomfortable and had visions of me looking like an extra from a horror movie by the time we arrived... Thankfully made it just in time

despite it making me so exhausted am also quite relieved as killer PMT gone, feeling much more sane and it does help to feel I'm a bit closer to back to normal.

Viv, still chuckling at your story... He must most definitely still be holding a torch for you to make the effort to get in touch! Admire your resolve not to use that test this morning. Still crossing fingers for you, and everyone else at the top of the list!

Waves to everyone. On the train so better post now before I lose my signal...

I did it, managed 2 nightshifts on the delivery suite and held it together. Babies galore, but kept a smile plastered on all night.

Early night tonight, because, trust me, nightshift whilst TTC - knackering!

Big wave to everyone!

Mmmhh, thanks for the virtual wine. I might have a real one later.

I wondered about that too. I have a DD and lost my second baby but my stats sat TTC#2. It feels disloyal not acknowledging the baby you lost but I think its to let others know how many children you have, rather than pregnancies.

Enjoy your reflexology - that sounds good.

Hippy - you didn't make me feel unwelcome in the slightest. Hope the reflexology helps - I started acupuncture after my m/c and it really helped me sort my cycle back out. Plus was very relaxing - which is always a good thing! Scan is a sore subject - have ranted elsewhere. Been given a date of 26 March by which point I'll be 13 2. Was originally promised an early scan at 10 weeks. Just terrified that this will turn out to be another mmc. Patience was never my strong point - as you can probably tell

Quick question:-

I have 2 children and when I started trying for the last one i always put TTC #3 on my stats. Now I've had a MMC. So am I still TTCing number 3 or am I now TTCing #4. Does my little one count as my 3rd pregnancy?? Do you see what I mean??

Actually thinking about it I'm guessing it shuld say #3 cos it's about how many children you have not how many pregs. Am I right?

Moo keep on peeing, we'll get that flippin' dark line if it kills us. here have some wine - can't join you yet - gotta drive to reflexology. Will have one when I get back and am all relaxed - ahhhhhh.

TFLS - I like your way of thinking on the long cycles. Thanks for putting a positive slant on it for me.

Hippy - I have used those little disptick OV tests for over 33 consecutive days on this cycle alone!! Last few days the 2nd line is getting stronger though, I might be getting there at last! I'm hoping that's how they work, that they build up to a proper line then fade away. Hope you get a proper one too.

Alba - I somehow managed to skip over your post a few days back about pg testing too. Now I see that you are down the list, so AF must have arrived. Mixed emotions? How are you doing?

Viv - can always count on you to have a good tale!

Hello to everyone else. Please do pass the wine - its the only way to get through midweek!

hopefully I read your post and read DS as DH. Thought you were saying your hubbie was being whingy and then got to the bit where you said he couldn't walk and talk and I thought WHAT? . V.Funny, read it again and realised it was your son!!

TFLS Of course you are allowed to re-visit us on here, didn't mean to make you feel unwelcome I just really want all to be good for you. How long til scan now?

A friend at work who had 1 MMC followed by 2 v. early MC's just told me she is 13 weeks pregnant - hooray - I am so happy for her. She was fantastic to me when I had my MMC and was so supportive.

I'm still not getting a proper line on the Ov stick - just a faint one. Thank goodness I bought cheepies, getting through them like they were sweeties.

Thanks Bunny for your comment. I agree with what you said, I probably will cry a bit for my little one when we finally do SWI, but I'm sure he/she would want me to go for it again .

Off to reflexologist later for some TLC. Last time I went I was telling her I was pregnant so it will be horrid but hopefully relaxing.

Love to all. No wine to offer you today - it's only 4.30pm - I'm not a bloody lush you know!!! haha.

Hopefully - SNAP!! Wingeing dd all. the. time. grrrrrrargh! Not walking/talking yet either, but trying hard to do both (i think). Absolutely no time to myself at all, she does. not. ever. nap.

boohoohoohoo...

Are the naked waiters wearing those little frilly aprons over, um, themselves? That would be okay...

Hi all,

Any more news from Barrenbrook? Have you given in yet and gone and bought another Digi???

Hippy - sorry to have scared you! I joined this thread last summer when I m/ced.

Viv - brilliant story! Sorry for your but it did make me laugh.

Hopefully - it only takes once . Fingers crossed for you. The first time I got pregnant, we had only done the deed once so I know it can happen...

Moofold - I think two of our grads, meita and oranges, had incredibly long first cycles but got pregnant not too long after. So hang in there.

Polly - yes the weight thing feels like another kick in the teeth. I did google it and found nothing official but did come across quite a few threads to it on chat forums so I don't think it's that uncommon. The only good thing is it does suddenly then drop off. Why is everything do do with patience!!

That's hilarious Viv .

No symptoms either way for me yet, but AF not due for another 2-3 days, so that's not particularly odd. Am still holding out a teeny bit of hope, but realistically know that it's unlikely this month given the sparse SWI.

DS is having the whingiest stage ever. it's been going on for about a month and is driving me insane! I think he's a bit frustrated as he's not walking or talking yet and I think he'd like to be able to do/communicate more than he can.

I suspect he was probably searching for comments about the event at which he spoke last night, and my post came up. However, he emailed me direct to my work address, which means he would have had to have googled me to find it. I've replied, and he's taken it in good humour. I think.

viv TOTALLY brilliant - love it.
Agree with Gi1da. Top advice.

Am ignoring the naked waiters bit. Don't want it to put me off my pate .

Ten years ago and he's still keeping an eye out for you? Take it as huge compliment! Then delete the email, stick your fingers in your ears and try the lalalala none of this ever happened protocol.

Changing the subject entirely, I am currently cringing inside out as I put something (not particularly complimentary) on Twitter about a guy who I had a very brief dalliance with 10 years ago, who I'd randomly seen on the telly last night. (He's not a famous but has a high profile job). He's just emailed me to say he's seen it...

Nicely put! The phrase al dente will never be quite the same!

Hahaha

Actually not sure I like the idea of naked waiters near my cake but they are on call for those who do.

Raises a hopeful eyebrow at Viv... Good news likes company you know

Congratulations Barrenbrook, really pleased for you!

Completely understand the emotion of first SWI. I also wept for my lost little one, especially as I am a SWI avoider when pregnant until the later stages. Luckily DH completely understood. Was expecting physical pain due to what had happened but luckily there was none.

Have a lovely day everyone and lots of dust to those waiting tentatively for AF

Wow hoorah for Barrenbrook! Lovely to have some good news sprinkled on the thread. Let's hope that March brings us more good tidings and sunshine to lift our spirits as well as scrummy cake, fine wine and naked waiters.

Oh Barrenbrook, I'm so thrilled for you. What lovely news and what a lovely way to kick off March. Hope you have a very uneventful nine months xx

So, bought an HPT in Sainsburys last night but resisted the urge to pee on it this morning. Had more cramps last night around teatime and retched a bit after I'd brushed my teeth before bed, so who knows...

To be honest, I think I'm waiting to get past today as for the last two months, I've had brown cm on DPO 11, with AF arriving on DPO14. If I can get through today without any spotting, then I might start to seriously wonder...

Wednesday's List

Moofold ttc#2 UCL~33 cycle1 CD43
northlondonchoclover TTC#1 UCL28 cycle WTF CD36
Liahgen66 TTC#6 UCL26 cycle 1 (post mc) CD34
RunForTheHills TTC#1 UCL30 cycle 14 CD30
yogamat TTC#2 UCL? cycle WTF CD30
vivcliquot TTC#1 UCL27 cycle 3 CD29
sunburntats TTC#2 UCL28 cycle 2 CD28
Tetleytea TTC#2 UCL28 cycle 3 CD28
LittleMiss72 TTC#1 UCL28 cycle WTF CD26
redandyellowandpinkandgreen TTC#1 UCL30 cycle 1 CD26
Hopefully TTC#2 UCL28 cycle 3 CD25
NoShouting TTC#5 UCL? cycle 1 CD24
Curlylox TTC #3 UCL 28 cycle WTF CD24
Goodluckbear TTC#1 UCL28 cycle 1 CD22
Zayja TTC#1 UCL24-26 cycle 11 CD22
Slimyak TTC #2 UCL 26 cycle 2 CD21
floweringcurrant TTC#1 UCL28 CD21
Tigger15 TTC#2 UCL26 cycle 9 CD19
Gi1da TTC #1 UCL28 cycle WTF CD 19
Tigerbear TTC#1 UCL26 cycle 7 CD18
Allthe8s TTC#3 UCL28 cycle1 CD18
SarahMumtoAlex TTC#2 UCL28 Cycle 6 CD16
dirtgirl TTC#2 UCL28 cycle1 CD14
clareanna TTC#2 UCL35 cycle 1 CD13
sakura TTC#1 UCL28 cycle1 CD13
LucyT66 TTC 1 UCL 33-34 cycle 3 CD10
Underneaththestream TTC#1 UCL ? cycle 1 CD10
Unbuffy TTC#2 UCL? cycle 1 CD9
BunnyBaby TTC #3 UCL28 cycle 1 CD8
icedlemonmuffin TTC#2 UCL24-32 cycle11 CD6
albadetamble TTC#2 UCL25 cycle1 CD3
CCBloom TTC#1 UCL28 cycle1 CD3

PENDING STATS
westyorkshiregirl TTC#? UCL? cycle? CD?
Polyanna TTC#6 UCL27 WTF CD?
Malteser1981 TTC#? UCL28 cycle WTF CD?
slimyak TTC#2 UCL? cycle? CD?
sparklyrainbow TTC#1 UCL 28 cycle WTF
shinysideup TTC#2 UCL 25 cycle WTF
hippychick TTC #3 UCL? cycle WTF
lauraloo09 TTC#2 UCL? cycle WTF
Urd TTC#3 UCL28 cycle WTF
Mummy369
meatntattypie
GinaFB

WTTC
Muser TTC#1 EP 18/02/10 on 3 month wait
Jollster TTC#2 MMC2 26/02/10 waiting for ERPC

GRADUATES
amyboo
totally
hoops997 BFP 11 July 2009
Stressy BFP 22nd August 2009
becky78 BFP 4th September 2009
LittleOneMum BFP 7th September 2009
Waitingisntfun BFP 19th September 2009
Chamois BFP 7th October 2009
Apples BFP 9th November 2009
Meita BFP 10th December 2009
CakeandFineWine BFP 27th December 2009
boodleboot BFP 2nd January 2010
LeeWT BFP 21st January 2010
TFLS BFP 22nd January 2010
Louisesh BFP 22nd January 2010
MrsRigby BFP 27th January 2010
TheKurgan BFP 30th January 2010
effilump BFP 8th February 2010
Sarahlou8 BFP 10th February 2010
samanthab123 BFP 10th February 2010
Cheepz BFP 16th February 2010
Barrenbrook BFP 2nd March 2010

I feel for you, that wait isn't ideal, walking around knowing what will iyswim. ((HUGS))

I'm ok (ish) no sign of AF, I've had feelings of it coming but nothing as yet! I think I'm in for a long wait..

I also think it will be a bit of a smack in in the face if and when it does arrive as it's really all quite final then that I'm back to square one.

DP is being very supportive, I've explained the whole cycle thing to him and he knows about ovulation and all sorts. I think we are both just tip toeing round getting back to normal.

Hi littlemiss I'm ok thanks. Next Tues is D-Day, unless I go on standby again at the weekend, but that's just hanging around with no guarantee of getting it done.
You're getting close to cycle end (if WTF doesn't send it too crazy...?) - how you feeling?

How you feeling jollster no further up the list?

awww barrenbrook so chuffed for you. Yesterday I asked for someone to make my day with a BFP, and you did it! If that's all it takes, I'll ask for one every day .
My very best wishes for a positive experience all the way.

Right who's next...