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More ongoing and continuing conceptions and follicling ahead of Feisty, Fabulous Forty somethings

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Beattiebow · 11/09/2010 21:02

I've started a new thread!

OP posts:
hippychick66 · 12/11/2010 13:12

Firstly, sorry to have been missing in action. I went back to work on Wednesday and am finding the lack of spare time very annoying already Grin

diege Big hugs to you. I know that telling you that lack of symtoms is not necessarily a bad thing is useless at this point. But please, buddy, try to keep positive. It really is early days.
However, i must confess I don't know much about hg.
I really hope all is ok with you. ((()_)))

louise I echo what everyone else has said. You are still young (honest) and you have a proven record of getting pregnant and carrying full term. What happened to you is beyond unfair and has obviously shaken your world and your confidence in your ability to have a child.

I think you are capable of having a child of your own but it will mean going through a load more shit so i totally understand your fear and reluctance. I also think it is very early for you to be making these kind of decisions. I'm sure if you went for adoption they would tell you to wait a while due to grief. I'm so sorry to hear you rowed with your hubbie - but you are both in so much pain right now. i'm positive that you will hug him and kiss him and make up very soon. you come across as a very strong couple.

GG I'm sorry to hear that you feel the need to stop - but I TOTALLY understand your motivation. I wish you and all your family well and hope that you will continue to lurk on here whenever you fancy.

BB We are cycle buddies after all. I am approx 4 days post ov. Good luck buddie.

40somemum Surely a scan can rule out or confirm an ectopic??? I hope the wait is not too long. How awful for you sweetheart.

tank I keep expecting you to mellow down a bit but not so far Grin. You said you were joining diege on the bench - was that a hint that you are also up-duffed??? Hmm

jolls & italian Big waves to you - mwah mwah. XXX

Work is ok. Can you believe that i have ended up sitting next to the only preggo in the team Shock. I am Envy Envy but i do have to remind myself that this is her first pregnancy and my first 2 pregnancies went well - so I must not be too Envy. Grin

hippychick66 · 12/11/2010 13:14

louise when i say going through more shit - I just mean the whole TTC rollercoaster. I hope that didn't sound wrong.

Curlylox · 12/11/2010 13:25

Apologies for the self indulgent post and Blush shame on me for not knowing the answer to this question.........should one be SWI before as well as after seeing EWCM? Have I missed the boat so to speak, as seen EWCM but AF (it's been an unusually long AF too) is tailing off now on CD8?

louisesh · 12/11/2010 13:31

Thanks Hippychick i get what you re saying,Glad work is ok you did well to keep yourself in check next to pg lady!!!! XX

TankGiirl · 12/11/2010 13:42

hippy Yes. I am also thinking of going back to work full-time, and you are putting me off.

Curly - sounds way too early for SWI to me, unless you really fancy it.

BF phoned me just now to say her work colleague has just had a still-baby. It's a first baby and she's only 22, one week past her due date. She is hysterical (my BF, that is). She is 25 weeks herself and not taking it well - have had a long philosophical convo - have to keep reminding ourselves that nice things happen too. So sad though x

muchlove · 12/11/2010 14:13

HELLO ALL !!!! Sorry been MIA (had no means of communication) have missed u all and have tried to read back as best I can so I can catch-up.......
LOUISE Im so so sorry for what you have been through.....life can be so shit sometimes..... from what I have read in your posts I think you are doing amazingly well ....oh yeah and regards the work situation you are completely normal to be feeling how you do x

DIEGE Oh sweety I'm sorry you're getting the 'HEEBY JEEBIES' Ive been in that zone also and know exactly how you feel ... I am praying that your worries are unfounded and everything is ok.... x

40SOMEMUM Bloody hell what a nightmare time your having have they been doing blood tests to see if your HCG levels are dropping? Because if the the levels are slow to go down thats maybe why they are suspecting 'ectopic'....even so I know you must feel like pulling your hair out x

GG Hey there your post struck a chord with me as Im feeling the same way and thinking my time is coming to an end aswell.... but going back on the BCP is like the the big 'Finale' and I don't know if I'm strong enough.... it takes its toll tho doesn't it x

HIPPY How you doin missus ??

Hello Tankgiirl please to meet you - can you save me an orange smartie please....

Wave out to JOLLS and ITALIAN and BB and CURLY and anyone else I forgotSmile

x

TankGiirl · 12/11/2010 16:07

(Arrives with more smarties and a freshly baked coffee walnut cake)

muchlove please feel free to help yourself.

Everyone round here seems to be having a giving up sort of day...

Diege · 12/11/2010 17:24

Ooh Tank you've done it now with the coffee and walnut
muchlove great to hear from you! Sorry to hear you're feeling down with the whole ttc thing Sad
The thread does have a certain melancholy about it tonight doesn't it? I think we need a Friday night bistro - my order is chicken tikki masala with creme brulee for pudd. Anyone else?

louisesh · 12/11/2010 17:52

Sounds good to me!!! I m off out for wine and chineses XX

Diege · 12/11/2010 18:16

Grin Ah Louise I should clarify, the bistro is a snug Friday speciality - you place your order and we have a hunky male waiter who delivers it Grin.

muchlove · 12/11/2010 18:26

I will be happy with some dip, crisps and wine tonight Grin thankooo

Forgot to say hi to GUM in my earlier post.... happy birthday for the other day x

x

TankGiirl · 12/11/2010 18:48

(Tank Girl is mixing virgin cocktails)

Website says: Just because you're TTC or pregnant or the designated driver doesn't mean your party beverages have to be dull.
www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/health_wellness/fitness_food_weight/photos_great_nonalcoholic_cocktails

I'm not very good at the arty bit with the lemon though...

Is the hunky male waiter naked?

Diege · 12/11/2010 18:52

There's always one who has to lower the tone isn't there Tank Wink. Ok, yes he is naked but wearing a novelty apron in a rather ironic post-feminist way...
Dh is out getting me take-away, and we're watching Shutter Island on dvd - think it's supposed to be good?

Diege · 12/11/2010 19:29

Ooh yes, now you're talking laydee!! Can't you just tell those deceptively conservative trousers have velcroed sides? Grin

TankGiirl · 12/11/2010 19:49

I'll grab one side - you grab the other.

hippychick66 · 12/11/2010 20:19

diege Shutter island is good but very sad. All I will say is that since having children I have found it very hard to watch things where children are harmed or killed (not that I found it easy before but you know what i mean - you just think of your own kids) and I found Shutter Island very sad (my DH was very upset too). It's up to you, I know you like the dark stuff but baring in mind the melancholly atmosphere on here - you might be wise to give it a miss. I wish someone had warned me. I've just made you bloody curious now haven't i?? Wink

tank you said YES. Was that to my question about being up-duffed???? Confused

diege I will have the tikka masala and creme brulee please. I don't usually join in with the friday night bistro but am very hungry today - ha ha.

Just to clarify I am not working full time. Only part-time. But as my mum likes to say - I am very work shy!!!!

40somemum Hope you are ok tonight. Can't imagine how awful this waiting must be.

diege you could try to ask your GP to check your HGH levels and see if they are doubling etc.

tank So sorry you've had to hear of another stillbirth. I know it's the obvious thing to say if only it had been born at 40 weeks it would be ok. But my first baby was 8 days late and he was fine. However, I do agree that if Louise gets another BFP she should demand that her baby be induced at about 38 weeks just to be on the safe side.

muchlove good to have you back, matey. I know that you are also struggling with the whole - how long shall i keep trying? thing - as are many of us. I hope you are ok and not too stressed about the whole thing.

love to all. gum ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzz

hippychick66 · 12/11/2010 20:22

curly sorry forgot to say. It very much depends on the person. I have ov'd on day 8 previously and I got a pos on an OPK on day 9 this month. I usually find that no sooner has AF finished than the egg white are appearing and I start SWI. But i am quite an early ovulator. It's up to you but I'd say - "You can't argue with the egg whites."

gumblossom · 13/11/2010 00:35

Hello ladies. Gosh - so much to catch up with.

I'm feeling blue - pretty sure it's pms. I'm 10 dpo, so fully expect RTD in a couple of days. No point in testing anymore, I just know it isn't going to be this month.

I'm also not going away for our fab weekend. My DD2 is sick and I've got no energy for packing, a 5 hour drive in the car with a toddler and all the other stuff. Got a pile of DVD's and will find the chocolate later....

Sorry _ I know there are other's out there hurting a whole lot more than me...

Italiangreyhound · 13/11/2010 01:16

It's been a while (well only 4 days) since I posted last but already there are masses of posts so if I miss you out, please excuse me.

Hairy if you are looking in on us, just a word that I am so sorry for your loss. Sad Thinking of you.

I have not sent up any arrow prayers for a while, I am getting slack, sending some up for you and all the dear people on here who have had difficult times.

louisesh You are so brave. I am so sorry for your loss of Georgie and of your previous pregnancies. It is really terrible and sad. It sounds like you are feeling this is an especially hard time with people at work pregnant etc. There are no words I can really give, except to encourage you to just continue with your plans and go for it but also take some time for you. Whatever you need, bubble baths, a week away with DH or even a weekend, a box of chocs, a new dress, whatever makes you feel a bit better. Yes, I know it won't take away your sorrow but it may just make you feel a tiny bit more 'normal'. I don't know if you have had/been offered any counselling but I hope you will take the offer up. Some people think it does help, sometimes it does not. I've not experienced what you have but I have had counselling for anxiety and for infertility and the counselling does help (me at least). I second Tanks' comments about not arguing with DH. I know it is hard to do because he is the one who is closest to you and you know him and want to 'share' the pain with him but if you alienate him with arguments you will not be able to share with him so much. Sorry if that is bossy; tell me to go back into my hobbit hole if that is not helpful! I also second Jolls and Hippy in that it is early days and you may feel differently sometime on.

tel1 I have tried Agnus Castus, I have been on it for about six months but three months ago my periods stopped so I have now stopped using it. I know there is probably no relation to it, but there you go. Did you manage to get the HSG done under your husband?s BUPA cover?

Lia hi, yes, hoping dates come through fast but wanting to lose more weight before they do. Italian guiltily puts down that cooking chocolate bar (yes, really the whole bar is almost my daily allowance of calories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well, it is 2/3s - it is a big bar).

Yes Tank I want to be fabulous for next year.

ILoveGregoryHouse congratulations on the birth of Genevieve, lovely name. I had a c-section too, it is a bit of a pain, physically and also on an emotional level, especially if you weren't expecting it! But you have your lovely little girl now, which makes it all worthwhile.

galwaygal I am so sorry for you that you have had to come to the decision to stop TTC but I am sure if this is the right decision then you will feel at peace and may be able to relax. I am not sure but you do have other children already, don't you, is it two or three children. You can plough your attention into them and also into your work. I have to say my work for a charity has become more meaningful and more central to my life as the hope of a new baby has kind of dimmed a bit for me.

40someMum hope you get a scan to see what is happening.

Muchlove how are you doing?

Tank do you have some generic Smarties? I don't like Nestle! But I do love coffee and walnut cake.

Hippy thanks for your comments, what does - mwah mwah - mean? Can't believe you have ended up next to a preggo person at work. Just don't get into any bump comparison situations with her and anyone else!

Diege how is it all going? Thinking of you. I'll have a Thai red duck curry followed by banana fritters and a Cointrue liquor coffee. Was the film good? I've gone and read the ending so I know what happens!

Jolly thinking of you.

Gum sending love and hugs and tea to Oz. Happy Birthday for Wednesday.

Rowing, BeattieBow, spottysox, Curlylox, BuntyPenfold, Kiwikat, Frosty and all, greetings and best wishes. Grin Wink

This song is so lovely. I heard it on Women's Hour yesterday.

holliemcnish.bandcamp.com/track/8-ms-nature-ft-zayna-daze-production-toe

Have I missed anyone off? Hope not.

Italiangreyhound · 13/11/2010 01:32

GG sorry that sounded a bit harsh. I was not suggesting work was a baby substitute and I have not given up on a new baby but I just meant that sometimes when one thing moves out of view another can move into view. For example if we really never have a baby we may get a dog! DH doesn't want to but I don't care! Or maybe we will adopt. Not that I am suggesting that for you GG or anyone else, I guess I am just pontificating on it. I think if you feel at peace with your decision it may be the best thing and if not you can always come off it again. I knew in the summer I was not ready to give up TCC. I kept crying in all kinds of situations and could not face the idea of adoption. Lots of friends seemed very keen for me to move on and it was hard not to but I was not ready. I do feel more ready now.

Anyway as ever, what I say is only really for me, but if it rings any bells or resonates with anyone else, I am very happy.

Love to all.

gumblossom · 13/11/2010 06:39

I'm back, cap in hand, to say,sorry about the earlier whinge.

I'm afraid I dragged this morning's test out of the bin, and when I saw the slightest line , which TBH looked like an evap, I had to use a more expensive, first response test. And it is what I'd call a VFP (very faint positive).

I don't know quite what to think or feel. Yes, really happy, but also scared. Getting a BFP is the first of so many hurdles. I don't want to get my hopes up.

At least I can rest assured that all the symptoms were not in my headSmile

Now I'm having cramps.I hope this is just the little bean burrowing in. I plan to take it easy and relax as much as I can.

TankGiirl · 13/11/2010 08:04

Hippy yes.

(jumps up and now excitedly with Gumblossom ) Fingers and toes crossed for you xx

Italian you will be fabulous for next year (big smoochy mwah - it's the sound of n am dram air kiss by the way Grin )

I note your concern about the production origins of smarties and I have a masterplan - if we bring down the general fall of Nestle by boycotting all other products other than smarties, then when it goes into liquidiation, we could buy the smartie rights and start a fesity 40s Smartie Company which we could run from home in our spare time whilst looking after our babies. Perfect.

louisesh · 13/11/2010 08:36

Yeh FX Gumblossom

Thanks Italian for your advice yes, i m having counselling.I ve done my counsellor training myself and had it before!!! Don t think its going to be much use in this case but i ll carry on.Ultimately i want Georgie and thats never going to happen.

Went out last night with DH,sis and bil was nice.Off now to see my Brother car racing [it was his 30th in July and we all bought him a "red letter experience"]

Not thimking about stuff at the moment just worn out of thinking will just keep having sex and see!!!

Hope everyones well. My posting might be a bit hit and miss for next few days as we are awaiting a new laptop and will be without from today .Didn t want you to think i d be MIA1!! Speak soon XXX