'The Frolickers Return' Come grab a place in the penthouse and join us for more antics as we sit back sip pornstars and trial hot off the press skincare products... all while we keeeeep shaggin!

[LankyLegs]

Settle down girls settle down as I hand you all a yummy pornstar cocktail complete with a sparkler and tacky umbrella. I take it we are all wearing our fabulous vintage 50's frocks, high heels and have our red lipstick on? Make yourself comfortable in the penthouse... the naked butlers are just heading in with grapes and truffles in trays...

All new first timers welcome - as long as suitable goodies and alcohol are dropped into the penthouse for all to share.

Oh and no AF around here - only FERTD.... Capishe??

lanky i tend to do my running in the morning but plan to get back into the schedule tomorrow after my duvet day today if that counts for anything!

Josie I'm reading the Vampire Diaries books (in between Sookie Stackhouse and Anita Blake) but did catch some of it when it was on. I'm terrible though, I get so impatient that I tend to wait for the box sets to be released and watch them all in one go rather than watch them weekly lol.

Lanky I don't have time to exercise either but will be walking half a mile to Cubs and running about with kids for an hour and a half, that count?

We don't have a pregnant chair either, everyone I work with who has children got pregnant by accident. So going by their methods I need to get blind drunk on a regular basis or off my tits on illicit substances. Not sure that'd go down well...

Hello lovely ladies,

I've been having real problems reading this since they got rid of the individual pages as anything over 300 messages would crash IE8, so am now on GoogleChrome which is working perfectly! And, as an added bonus, is spellchecking my work as I type so that I can avoid typos (luckily I'm pretty good at the spelling side of things!).

I've spent hours - literally - catching up on all your news after a weekend away, and was studiously taking notes until I got to Cavey's link to Fudge's thread and everything went out of the window as I wept, first through her story, and then everyone else's accounts of their own experiences. They are all so brave but what a horrendous experience to have to go through.

Everything that I was going to say seems trivial now so I'm going to sign off. Suffice to say, however, that I'm sending a whole lot of love out to everyone who is down, but most especially to Fudge and her family.

Hello all,

I've just been reading Fudge's thread, its so terribly sad, life really can be very cruel.

well, my Monday has been very subdued, wasn't really in a work mood, got lots done but still it didn't feel like a particularly productive day.

Lanky have fun being stabbed tomorrow! I'll shall await feedback with interest. DP is in a bit of a strop because I wanted to get the SWI going last night and he was too tired so I had a strop but I have warned him he has to be in bed by 9 p.m tonight!

highheels I totally wimped out on the gemini, I was by far the most pants one there last night so was just watching in awe of the others throwing themselves about. I also practiced by upside down crucifix, caterpillar (i think my bottom must be seriously heavy cos I find it really hard) and the cross ankle release one and also easy knees,www.purepole.co.uk/index.html its the first picture at the top but you kinda lean right back and it looks really pretty but is super hard to pull yourself back up!

florin how was the inbetweeners? I love that programme but dont have digital so have to wait for a while before I see it!

lanky glad you feel a bit better, ERTD symptoms are so shit

josie I hope things are a bit better for you after your chat. Men really do need a bit of a beating sometimes.

awww alien your virus sounds horrible, hope you feel better soon hun.

kkas sorry to hear ERTD showed up. Do you always suffer badly with them? For the first time every ERTDs arrival before last was so bad I was also nearly physically sick, slumped over the loo crying in pain then after about 20 mins it kinda went off then ERTD came on in the afternoon. horrible.

OMG just watching channel five and penelope cruz is up the duff too. FFS honestly.

Im getting moaned at again, we really must get a second laptop so I can peruse more often! hi to everyone and evening all xx

Thanks for letting us know about Fudges thread *Cavey. Life is just so shit sometimes.

Kurly I'm so sorry that Fudges thread has upset you. I hope I didn't overstep the mark by pointing it out, I know how worried everyone had been about her and splodge, but I am conscious how such news can be so much more upsetting when you are pregnant.

Hope everyone has had a nice quiet day. I've had some interesting and dilemma inducing news. For the last 6 or 7 years I've danced at a local salsa class and for the last 3 or 4 years have helped out with the teaching (looking after beginners, running the class when my teacher is on hold, etc). Today my teacher called me (not the one I take Ballroom & Latin with) and said he was offering me the class to run on my own as he is retiring. I am not sure what to do! On the one hand I love dancing and teaching and the extra money is always nice, but on the other hand I have a full time job, have just started a degree and am trying to get pregnant!

I have a bit of time to think it over, but I'm really unsure about what to do.

Evening ladies, and so terribly, terribly sorry to hear the news from fudge . She was before my time on this thread, but I hope she takes some comfort from the support offered here, even from people she doesn't know.

Well, 'twas as I initially feared this cycle -- probably anovulatory. ERTD got me this afternoon.

Funnily, I was exactly the same number of days late this time as I was for my last anovulatory cycle. I'm nothing if not consistent.

I'll add my twopenny-worth to the video games discussion. Both DH and I have a tendency to get carried away with them, to the point where DH quit one online game because he couldn't regulate his playing time. If he's playing something on the Xbox and I want him to come to bed, I just hover over him and announce loudly and repeatedly that there must be a save point coming up ever so soon. That generally gets him to save and quit within a few minutes.

The still-playing-at-2-AM thing does happen occasionally, but it's usually a sign that something else is stressing him out. He's got ADHD, which means his timekeeping isn't great at the best of times, but if he's upset/tired/etc., he'll lose track completely.

Cavey, my darling, I didn't say that I was upset to make you feel bad, you silly billy! It's just so awful for poor fudge and I remember her getting her BFP and can't imagine how on earth I would cope if it happened to me. But have had a good cry on DH, a good talk to him upstairs about looking after fudge and am trying to be Little Miss Positive again.

Right, am going to try and remember my ha'penny worth on the various topics that have been under discussion but cannot for the life of me now remember who brought them up first!

• Strictly: DH and I LOVE Strictly (we went to the Professionals tour live show earlier in the year which was amazing, not least because there wasn't a dodgy celeb dancer in sight). However, we are not impressed with the lovely older guys being shunted out for the sake of young blood and have been threatening to boycott this year. But I don't think that will really happen once it's on! I'm excited about Felicity Kendall too (I love her) and about ex-Blue Peter Matt because he was a gymnast.

• Dodgy cycles: Cave, I think that the doctors are being totally unreasonable about not wanting to see you for 6 months given that you have had two normal cycles. Do you have any pain at all?

• Ok, I've forgotten the other things I was going to say - I hope this isn't the start of babybrain kicking in!

Is anyone else watching Cherry Has A Baby?!?

Evening All

Been a busy few days but finally have a bit of time to sit down and catch up.

Thank you all for your kind messages. I keep pinching myself and have done a second test just to make sure. Luckily it concurred with the first . Have made appointment for first scan on 20th Oct so am just keeping everything crossed until then.

womanly * Kkas- hope the running is going well this week. Very impressed with you both! I think I'll have to put my grand plans on hold for a little while although think I will try and get some light jogging in. Womanly I hope you are having a fantastic holiday as well - lucky you.

Lovely Lanky - how is the work going? Hope you are finding enough time for MN and all other important things! Your relaxed weekend sounds like a lot of fun. Good luck with your scan tomorrow if you are still going. Our family BBQ was great -thanks for asking. Luckily the weather was dry enough that the kids (4 of them) could all run about outside and give the rest of us some adult time which never happens when we are all together any more. Bless them -they go so excited when my DH took them to pick apples - the kids that is . I hope that ERTD does stay away this month but if not then I'll make you an extra special Pornstar Cocktail or jug of. Hope you enjoy your acupuncture tomorrow (if enjoy is the right word to use???)

MissFlick - Thanks for letting me off detention this week - does that make me teachers pet . How is your body's Chi? I went for a massage last night - it was bliss. I convinced DH that it an essentially requirement to help me de-stress . DH was so happy when I told him (I just showed him the test as soon as I could get him away from the room where he was discussing house stuff with the electrician). But we both decided to be happy with caution until first scan. We didn't tell my family when they all came around for BBQ but luckily I managed to get away without drinking by being super busy rushing to the kitchen to check on things.
Your night out with MrFlick sounds like it was a lot of fun - lucky him being spoiled like that . Glad you like the cocktail too - I'm glad that thanks to this thread I too had the chance to try my first (and last for at least 9 months) one!
I'm so glad that ERTD finally showed up for you and you are able to get your bloods done. Did I miss your test results?

Raspberry - Sorry to hear about the arrival of ERTD. Hope this is your month Thanks for the OU link. I have been perusing and am very interested but think maybe it might be a bit much to take on at the moment. Will put more thought into it. Definitely something I can see myself doing in the future. I like that your DH makes your dinner in the evenings and he understands that MN is a priority in your life

Cherry - I think I definitely want to find that photography course to do before LO arrives so I will keep you posted if I find anything interesting. Have you been spending much time on the grads thread? I'm waiting a few more weeks before I head over there. Funny what you said about sneezing - I had that with a bit of coughing!

Evil -from what little I saw of the 'literature' board there was a lot of talk of Twilight - does that sound about right? Good luck with the SWI this coming weekend.

Crazy - how are the stodge cravings? I like the idea of being able to eat anything I want although I know it's not supposed to be taken literally!

Truffkin - can't believe Ann Widacombe is in Strictly. I might have to watch it now! I've been watching X-Factor which is very amusing especially the episode where the girl punched her friend. Hope you are enjoying all the pampering - the planned weekly sessions sound like bliss! I hope you enjoyed your night out in Clapham - I have 3 brothers that live there and love the place. Can't beat a cheesy night at Infernos . Talking of football I am an Arsenal fan - off to watch them tomorrow evening which will be my first game of this season so very excited about it.

kkas - so sorry to hear about your Mum. I really hope that the test results turn out well for you. Big Hugs.
Also very scary to hear about someone trying to break into the house! Not sure if you remember the time I was home alone and the alarm went off in the middle of the night - turned out to be nothing but I almost had a heart attack and have never shacked so much from fear! Luckily Claire was around to keep me company when I was posting here during the long night!

Kaloki - hope that you had a wonderful wedding. Can't wait to hear all about it

Josie - fingers crossed for your test. So sorry to hear you have been feeling a bit down. Glad that you & DH had a good chat.

Tomboy - sorry to hear about the arrival of ERTD. Talking of computer games my brother recently told us he was addicted and has cut them out now. He says he feels so much better for it. I love computer games but really restrict myself as can easily pass a whole weekend playing them if I'm not careful!

Puppy - welcome to this very friendly room. Good luck with trying to keep up with this chatty bunch

Aries - glad to hear that you're in with a chance this month. I will keep everything crossed for you

HRHCavey - sorry to hear that ERTD still hasn't appeared. Hope that being back at work isn't too hard after your relaxing week at home. You are superwoman with everything you seem to fit into your busy schedule. I haven't had regular cycles at all since coming off the pill so don't give up hope.

Hello Highheels - I love the idea of the Cherry tree - I'm sure he will love it. I laughed out loud at the thought of you trying to hide it! I think wait to start AC until the start of next cycle.

Toria -your colleague sounds like a real piece of work. I hope that you will be rid of her soon!

Alien - sorry to hear about the arrival of ERTD and that you are feeling under the weather - I hope you make a speedy recovery.

Garden -sorry to hear you've not been well. Hopefully you will start to get some idea of what is going on soon. Can't believe your DH ate your chocolate cake! I always leave nice things in the fridge with a plan to treat myself but DH always goes and eats them so now I have to hide them so he can't find them.

Florin - very exciting about your new car! Glad to hear you are sounding very relaxed about things. Hope your scan will give you some answers. Very pleased to hear there is a new series of Inbetweeeners. Will keep an eye out for that when it comes out on DVD. We've just started (actually now half way through) the final season of Lost!

Hello to anyone else I've missed. Just realised I've been on here for 2 hours so I hope all this makes sense as I am off to bed so won't have time to read through it.

Lots of love

Bellaby
xxx

And wanted to give a special thought and prayer to Fudge and her family during this very sad time

So sad reading about fudge. I didn't know her but it really does put things into perspective so I am going to try and stay positive throughout this post.

Thanks for the thumbs up for the present. Was going to go with the ideas about stashing with a friend until the big day, unfortunately it showed up today and DP was home before me. I got a text saying "what should I do with this big box that's next to the garage and possibly contains a tree" (was labelled with contents: 1 tree). I told him to pretend he hadn't seen it but think we may just have to call it an early present. I know the day doesn't really matter and he won't mind when he gets the present and it's the thought and all that but still slightly miffed. Will pass on the symbolic info when I give it to him though, thanks garden.

lanky I was very relaxed after the acupuncture and it's been gradually wearing off since. To give you an example, I normally rip my cuticles to shreds constantly with stress and nerves and from the session until today I didn't touch them. Hoping that the relaxed feeling lasts longer with each session. I felt a little grotty for a couple of days but at the same time quite uplifted and happy and positve. Apparently after future sessions I should feel more energised, think it depends on the type of treatment and the person.

kkas and tomboy sorry to hear about FERTD.

raspberry love that move you posted the link to and have to try it! Wish I had my own pole so I could practice stuff, was seriously thinking about buying one but not sure where I could put it (don't think it would go down too well in the middle of the lounge!) and also decided that it would be a waste as I wouldn't be able to use it when I got pregnant, although if I'd bought one when I was thinking about it I would have had 7 months worth of practice on it by now! Gemini is not as scary as it looks but you need to feel completely safe to get the confidence to let go. I found it was all about getting the body position just so, you have to kind of arch around the pole. I quite like upside down crucifix (and right way up crucifix although it really hurts my feet!)

Hope everyone else is okay, sorry for the lack of personal comments to everyone but I am exhausted and just want to crawl into bed. I've had yet another mad day, non stop at work again and loads of assessments coming up with my classes so nights of andless marking looming. Then pilates and then I had the first meeting of a reading group I've joined. I was terrified that I'd have nothing to say and feel stupid or say something daft but it was good fun, and nice to go and meet new people :) Now I have to make sure I read the book for next month and formulate some interesting thoughts. Still no convincing ov signs, but I said I'd not moan so I'm trying to say "what will be will be" and telling myself the acupuncture will do it's trick soon (and secrectly planning on taking the rest of my clomid that's leftover on my next cycle... is that terrible?)

Night night everyone xxx

(Hope you don't all think I'm pathetic crawling off to bed at 10pm, just need to try and persuade DP to join me so we can have some just-in-case SWI!)

PS: raspberry just googled caterpillar, that looks very hard! You must be strong!

Hello Girls! Sorry I've not been on lately. I pop in every now and then to see how you're all doing. Nothing to report here though.
Congratulations Bellaby ! This is a lucky thread I reckon!

x post thanks for the advice re AC bella and the thumbs up for the tree. Glad you're trying to relax with massage etc and fingers crossed the time flies until your scan.

kurly I was a little worried about posting the link as I didn't want people to think I was intruding on Fudge's grief.

I've spent this evening carrying out a numeracy test for my degree, and my lord my brain now hurts! It was 14 pages long and all had to be done without a calculator. Highheels I think you'd be proud of me!

As for ERTD, thanks again for the kind words. I think I may go back to the Drs in November as it will have been 6 months since coming off the pill.

I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but [whispers] I've been feeling very crampy this evening, so the end could be in sight.
I'm not going to assume anything until I see the evidence. I've had "crampy" days throughout this cycle that I thought might be ERTD, only to be proved wrong.

I know it's not in the spirit of this thread, but ERTD wishes sent in my direction will be much appreciated!

Morning lovelies,

Sorry I didn't come back yesterday- work has been being stupidly busy and annoying- will catch up today though.

Thanks to all of those who lurked for my blood tests results, I didn't bloody get them! I phoned and emailed my doctor but no response as yet to my email. When I called the receptionist said she would get the nurse to call me back but she didn't. I will call again this afternoon after work if I have still not heard.

Sorry to kkas and tomboy for ERTD. Here is today's list and I will be back later on to catch up on all of yesterday's chat.

Lovely to see you bella :)

Wednesday's List

Ilovemarmite79 TTC1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD49
Pinklady76 TTC#1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD43
IfAtFirstYouDon'tSuceed TTC#1, Cycle 5, UCL 29, CD41
Karstan TTC#1, Cycle 3, UCL 28, CD29
LankyLegs TTC#1, Cycle 11, UCL 27-29 CD27
JosieSmith1 TTC#1, Cycle 3, UCL 28, CD27
Florin TTC#1, Cycle 6, UCL 33, CD24
GardenPixie TTC#1, Cycle 9, UCL 30-35, CD26
TigerseyeMum TTC#1, Cycle , UCL 30, CD24
highheelsandequations TTC#1, Cycle 14 UCL 32, CD24
Womanlytales TTC#1, Cycle 6, UCL 28-33, CD23
Ariesgirl TTC#1, Cycle 7, UCL 27-33, CD22
Toriajayne TTC#1, Cycle 2, UCL 30, CD18
Yumstepmum TTC#1, Cycle 1, UCL 28, CD15
cookie moo TTC#1, Cycle 18, UCL 26, CD15
evilgiraffe TTC#1, Cycle 1, UCL 28?, CD12
RaspberryTipple TTC#1, Cycle 2 UCL ?, CD6
Alien06 TTC#1, Cycle 3, UCL ?, CD4
Puppygirl TTC#1 CYCLE 7 UCL 29-31 CD4
kkas TTC#1, Cycle 14, UCL 32, CD2
TomboyWife TTC#1, Cycle 10, UCL 28, CD2

TBC
TanteAC TTC#1, Cycle?, UCL?, CD?

Not counting days
CaveMum
MissFlick
Mrs Kaloki
Miffles
Chalky3
Truffkin
DessieLou
Zippys

Recent Graduates
Seablue BFP 1 May
Oneof8 BFP 18 May
Aly323 BFP 20 May
applecharlotte BFP 29 May
papertiger BFP 31 May
Wannamummy BFP 1 June
Pipsicles BFP 6 June
Muser BFP 22 June
Superpenguin BFP 1 July
Haloflo BFP 22 July
Saor Alba BFP 7 August
MrsWajs BFP 13 August
stegasaurus BFP 27 August
Roamfree BFP 1st September
Kurlyvoice BFP 1st September
Crazybutterflylady 1st September
Cherrycobbler 3rd September
Crazydays 4th September
Bellaby 11th September

Just popping back to wish lanky luck for the scan today. I hope that the cyst has gone and that in it?s place they find a lovely little mini baby sac nestled in the womb! :)

Got my results back. They were all ?normal?. I was a real stickler and made her give me the figures though so I could do my own google :) I asked her what she suggested seeing as my results are normal and she said for me to try and loose some weight, which I am trying to do anyway. She said If I have lost a stone in 3 months and my cycles are still not regular then she will give me medication to help me ovulate which I assume will be Clomid. She seemed to be convinced that my weight is the reason that my periods are irregular but, although I have put on about a stone and a half since my wedding and moving to HK, my BMI is 25 so I am not technically over weight... I asked whether she thought that the cyst could be a problem re. irregular cycles and she said it ?actually looked pretty benign? and that she expects when she re scans me it will have gone. I then asked about the ?multi-cystic? right ovary and she said that it just has a few more follicles but ?is essentially a normal appearance?

I have lost 4lbs so far so another 10 to go and then we?ll see what she has to say! Good motivation to diet at least

I?ll be back later on to catch up with you all I promise- just wanted to pop in and tell you my results and let lanky know that I hadn?t forgotten her

xxxxx

me again having a right old chat to myself today!

Just been googling BMI and 25 is overweight... Perhaps I'll let the doctor off then Seeing as I have lost 4lbs it is 24.2 now so that should shut her up for starters!

Morning. I'm just lying in bed trying to make myself get up but don't want to go to work today

flick that's good news that they were all normal. And of couse we expected you to ask for the exact results. Also pleased that she has given you an action plan and time frame so you are working towards something.

Well done on the weight loss so far - that's really impressive. You'll reach your target in no time and we are all here to cheer you on whenever you need support xxx

Ha ha Tomboy I do that to DH sometimes too! I have to admit he is making more of an effort but we?ll see how long it lasts .

I wasn?t very well after a ride on mon night so DH put everything away and even put horsey back out in the field for me, which he very rarely does. Last night he made sure we said a proper hello when he got in and finished gaming early enough to come to bed with me. The best bit was when he asked me for cuddles when we got to bed. Usually he groans when I ask him as I lean too much and hurt his back , but it was really nice to feel like he really wanted hugs off me. God I?m such a soppy sod sometimes!

I have an admission to make ? I did absolutely nothing in the housework department last night! I sat my backside down on the settee with a book and read and read for hours. DH had started it so there was only washing to hang out, ironing to do and dishes to be put away but I just couldn?t be bothered, so there was nothing in the way of exercise!

I am waiting for some sort of disciplinary to come my way today but my attitude is such that I really couldn?t give a s**t. Everyone hates this manager as she is a pain in the arse so they?ll all be behind me if she does. Anyway, I made an executive decision this morning to start my own business. It may be a passing phase but I?m getting desperate to get out of here. Plus having your own company would make maternity leave soooo much easier. So today my mission, should I choose to accept it, is to get on to the Princes Trust and get some information

Morning ladies!
Flick you are doing well with the weight loss. I am trying to shift a few pounds to so ran this morning and serious diet starts today. At least we can all support each other. I just visualise the baby it will help me get at the end of it!
Still can't stop thinking about poor fudge it really makes everything I worry about feel so stupid in comparison.
Coming up to testing time think I will test on Monday if ertd doesn't get me first, not got a lot of hope for this month so just want to get started on next. Think I have lost a few days so if anyone doing an update can you change me to cycle day 26? Anyone else testing soon ?

Morning all! Just popping in to say hi and CONGRATS Bellaby!!!

Haven't caught up on the thread as first day back in the office, but will do now with my morning (decaf) latte :)

Hope you're all good! xxx

Hello you lovely lot,

It is officially half ways through the week - how great is that?!

Flick am sooo bloody pleased your results came back 'normal' must be a great sigh of relief right? It's nice and reassuring to know. Was she certain that you were not ovulating though? Or is that because of the irregular cycles? Anyway - was getting worried when you didn't post back thinking you had some bad news but pleased it was not! It sounds like you have a plan too - although my dear your BMI is not technically overweight now as you mentioned. It's good to have a goal. I defo put on weight after the wedding as well - I think it is quite normal - plus with you moving to HK too. Anyway - good you have a plan! You are such a sweetie - thanks for the luck re the scan - it is at 4.15 this afternoon so will pop back when I know more. It's great that we are all exercising and eating well etc - as we can all motivate each other as many of us are in the same position.

Bella lovely to hear from you and pleased your BBQ went well! Did you break the news to family or are you being good and waiting? Has it all settled in yet? Hope you are not feeling grotty with symptoms etc - or actually hope that you are - if you know what I mean! Symptoms are obviously good! I am ok - just hating work and thinking I would bear it so much more if I knew there was light at the end of the tunnel if you know what I mean.

Raspberry yes - needles - eeek! Will update post the session this evening if im not ! Did you manage to whoop MrR's ass into gear and get him SWI-ing? Men hey?! I also heard about bloody Penelope Cruz - everyone but us seems to be up the preggers!

Kkas did you get out for your run? Well done if you did - esp with the way you were feeling yesterday - hope you are feeling better. As with you too alien xx

Toria I am sure you prob burnt more calories than me running around after those kids at cubs! Very cute!
Josie love the idea of having your own business - what would you do? Any ideas? Also don't worry about stupid boss - they are everywhere and if everyone else thinks she is a nutcase I would not worry too much.

Tomboy your post made me chuckle - pleased ERTD arrived so at least you can crack on with next cycle. Did you manage to have stern words with MrTomboy re computer games? I have never played them so rally can't see the attraction - but understand that lots of people do get into them!

Highheels you are giving me lots of positives about acupuncture to totally appreciating that. Its quite amazing that you felt less stressed as well. And feeling energised - even better. Am kind of looking forward to it now! Are you getting the treatment for stress or to aid fertility? Anyway - you girls and your pole dancing lingo - love it

Cavey well done for doing your test - it takes a lot of motivation to something like that after work too so I can imagine your brain was hurting afterwards!

Florin well done for running this morning I also agree I don't have much hope for this month and just want to crack on with next. ERTD is due on Friday so will keep you posted. Hope it doesn't catch you and good luck with POAS-ing.

Waves to everyone else. Zippys if you are out there lurking - have been thinking about you. Hope things are ok and that you have come to a conclusion about next steps. Pop in if you fancy it xxxx

I made it to the gym and hope to get 1 more session in tomorrow - although my gym is awful - full of young skinny people and its always heaving. Anyway I get to leave work at 3pm today - whoohooo! Am clearly looking forward to that but not looking forward to waiting in the hospital for my scan surrounded by pregnant women and their doting partners! They really should have a separate section for us baron folk!! I also then have my needles session this evening. I guess its good to be doing something that feels positive and might contribute to baby making somehow?! I left home this morning crying - don't ask me why just burst into tears and poor MrLanky didn't know what to do. PMT hey - you gotta love it!

Lorra Love xxx

lanky yes i did get out for a run! was difficult to pull myself out of bed when alarm went off at 6, but so glad i did now :) really looking forward to hearing about your scan and needles sessions today. good luck!

flick so glad your results were fine - i was also starting to get a bit worried when you didn't pop in yesterday! i'm meeting with gp on saturday morning to discuss my blood results, so would be interesting to see how they compare with yours.

bellaby i do remember when you had that fright! so scary! and i really miss claire (if you're lurking - hope you're ok sweetie) anyway hope you're feeling well (or not as lanky says!)

raspberry sorry to hear you had a painful period last time. i have always suffered with cramps, although they lessened when i was on the pill. i usually just pop an ibuprofen (or 4) as soon as i get any hint they are coming, but having read emma cannon this month i was really keen to try to use some of her "natural" remedies. the epsom salt bath and yoga really helped, but i can't do poses/sit in a bath for 4 hours, so eventually i just had to resort to lying in bed with a hot water bottle in agony that's after i also spent some time in front of the toilet as you mentioned! (at least it's good practice for MS...) anyway, will definitely be raising it with gp on saturday and maybe looking into some acupuncture, which is supposed to help.

Ha ha yes Lanky that just about sums up the situation! I would ideally love to run an equine livery yard but that would mean buying/renting a lot of land and stables and possibly also a house but it?s a huge financial risk so I?m thinking about starting a tack shop on the internet then eventually moving on to actually owning a shop. I have applied to the prince?s trust for some information. Congrats on getting to the gym last night! Try not to look at anyone in the surgery, hard I know but if you can?t see them they can?t upset you Good luck with the scan though.

kkas I envy your motivation! The times are approaching where I have to bring horsey in overnight so I?ll be up at 6 before work every morning to muck out at 7 then get to work for 8, then back up after work to bring her in for the night. I?m absolutely dreading it so any tips to get out of bed without wanting to kill someone would be great

Ooo, forgot to mention, we were in a book I was reading yesterday! One of the characters accidentally falls pg near the end of the book and bonds with her mum over it and says the advice she gets off her would rival Miriam Stoppard or mumsnet!