The BESHes are now getting cross. Because it's taking ages. Now look, Universe, cut us some feckin slack.

[Ariesgirl]

Now also, in honour of the Rugby World Cup, we can also take our pick of the strapping, fine-thighed walking sperm banks who will be on display in New Zealand soon. I vote myself to be the tournament's physio and also we can judiciously place a few eager volunteers into the Pit for Gloom purposes. They are so incredibly tough that they are not likely to go the way of Daniel, Cap'n Jack and Mitchell.

Roll up, roll up....baggsy the first go on Jonny Wilkinson.

Hello to newbies! Great answers on the quiz. Euro - pregnant radiologists should not be allowed! Grrr...

Re introductions - I am 37 and got pregnant unexpectedly for the first time when I was 35. By the time I realised that I'd been ignoring the loud ticking of my biological clock, I miscarried. We then spent 16 months ttc, with me getting gradually more and more het up about it. My hormones were checked and were fine, the doctors patronised me, and I was starting to think about going private for further medical explorations... Joined mn in month 11-12 which helped enormously. Got pregnant again and lost that one too - the ESH were fucking amazing. Was trying to figure out whether to check out the repeated mc angle or the fertility angle when after another 4 months got pregnant again, and this one has so far stuck (19 weeks). I'm mostly in the PESH fred now.

As for that bearded French fellow. He certainly is all man. Am not sure how I feel about him to be honest... I don't find him as repulsive as most of you seem to. Mind you, I'm six feet tall, and broad of shoulder... so am probably coming from a different perspective to some of you. The picture Rie posted reminded me somewhat of an article I read in the paper about a theory that neanderthal genes were mixed with those of homo sapiens however..

euro that is in fact the true sign of an esh, when you realise that had you been a slutty teen, these so-called experts are young enough to be your offspring.

I am 37, joined the hallowed halls of Besh (original thread) spring 2009. Won a teflon baybee in the June. After 361 days of trying and just about to demand my parents pay for ivf, I got pregnant with bear. Being doubly selfish (I.e., more old and likely to require medical intervention) I rejoined Besh last year and am now 15 weeks. Several (3) Besh are now pesh for the 2nd time! :)

My sperm donor was just 22 when we started trying, I am a sugar-mama. I've lived abroad mostly since I was 20, returning only to the UK to go to uni. I have 2 dogs and a horse.

And I get all giggly and come over all unecessary about wolverine. I love x-men even though I came to that party late. Famke janssen is my biggest lesbian crush ever.

Feeling awfully pleased about the BESH welcome and introductions. And pleased there's another new BESH in the mix. I'm also feeling quite queasy from last evening's debauchery and pirate-juice swilling. But it was a necessary endeavour to bash down the pending droid. I can feel it's cold, heartless metal grip - will my first since MC in late July.

Other details: I'm 37.7, we started TTC this year and finally struck gold 6 months into it then lost out on the prize at 10wks. So, at least I know I'm updiffable but now my DP (who is already a parent - boychild, 7) DOESN'T KNOW IF HE WANTS TO CONTINUE TTC. I'm feeling quite shattered at the moment. In fact lurking on the BESH fred for the past month has provided much needed levity.

Currently driving to visit in-laws...was going to be the weekend when we announced the pregnancy. Fuck. Blah. Shitty shitty shitty.

Perhaps we could all meet in the ring for one more round? I was still recovering on last fred but am feeling much stronger now and ready to rumble. Or at least slather-up with some oil for a little slippery girl-on-girl wrestling...

Ahem. Not to cause any upset on my first foray in here, but that Sheryl Lee eyelash batting was meant for Alpine...just a little over-excited by it all. If I were a puppy I would've wet the rug three times over by now.

alpine when I see Hugh Jackman on tv, I have a tendency to growl (so sexy do I find him).
Nice to become BESHes at the same time Laura! I am also with the in laws this weekend. Just deciding what we'll do over weekend.

Laura, all you need to know about rugby is that it is like your "football" only played with real men who don't need padding to protect their pretty faces. And the girls love them despite their flat noses and cauliflower ears. It uses the same shaped ball and everything.

What do you mean you know nothing of rugby Laura? But you Yanks are in it!! You would probably be world beaters if you put your minds to it and took it seriously and more people played it than a few college boy jocks. Same as football. Sorry - soccer I too am on the erm...old side with a husband who is wibbling about carrying on TTC. Had I mentioned that, everyone? Yes....MrA has decided we may not be cut out to be parents after all. Don't know why I continue to hang around here actually, much less start a fucking thread about it Old habits die hard evidently.

And also I have been bedroided. So I am in a fucking dangerous mood. Don't cross me, beyatches. Oops, sorry, that was the last thread. Well, you know what I mean. Anyone want a fight?

I am just back for a lovely night out for my first anniversary (actually tomorrow). We should be shagging now but a) droid is still here and b) pending next week's HSG we have been told by the hoz not to shag (wtf is that about? Am considering ressurecting the past sell by date condoms just for tonight....).

Happy Bonk Holiday to ESHes everywhere.

If any of you fancy a good laugh I recommend going to see the Inbetweeners at the cinema, especially if you watched the series on TV. It was hilarious.

eurochick hope you have a nice anniversary. Sexban a bit annoying though! In the bygone days long ago before ttc I tried using the coil and they told me no sex after the previous period. That was a 2 week sexban. Needless to say I took no notice of that and used condoms instead.

I am off to see my folks today. My mum is cooking us a turkey roast dinner. My family like a drink or two so I feel I may have to tell them about the BOC but as it is so early on I'm not quite comfortable with that. They never really "got" how I was feeling after m/c. Perhaps I should pretend to be on "antibiotics" or something. Also we told MrKat's parents and sisters with the precise instruction to keep gob shut and that it was very very early days and they keep going on about it to me. I don't want to think about stuff about the future yet just in case. Well, rant over. I think I'll just tell them anyway.

eurochick we used condoms before Hsg. All they asked was have you had 'unprotected' sex since af because Hsg would dislodge a bean :( it was very weird, only used condoms before when I'd been ill on the pill (so twice in total!).
kat I am keen to see Inbetweeners, think we may go Wednesday.
It must be tricky knowing when to tell especially given your history but maybe now is the time? Go with your gut instinct when you're there. Could you fake drinking e.g. coke minus vodka, alcohol free lager if you don't want to tell?

Yo bitches and noobs. I am back from Cornwall camping. I have had a shower now, so it is safe to hug me.

Rie Fuck your stupid droid in it's stupid face. Not a - bloody- gain. Arseington.

I have to go and watch Dr Who on iplayer now or MrBoo will explode so I will read fred properly and comment later but I do have this to say now - where the hell is Cunty? I am proper fretting :(

I am considering my camping options as we all have some time off next week. But, isn't it a bit "nippy"? :( Will I be required to "cuddle up"? I think we might nip over to Germany for a few days.

Laura We've had "your type" here before - but always managed to drive them away. Although we can't seem to rid ourselves of these bloody kiwis. Anyway, I see Aries has explained rugby to you so you should be good for now.

For the both of you - have you considered punching your men-folk in the nuts for uttering such ridiculous words? Worra pairo pricks!

kat did you spill?

faith He's lurvely - I don't get all simpery when I see him in magazines, it's just that whole Wolverine thing he's got going on.

Howdy bugslife! We've met before :)
Sounds like a fun holiday.
I've been told I cannot have Jackman under any circumstances! I'm not allowed a list. DH said if he came to the door he would say 'Jog on Jackman, jog on' ;)

Don't be bugger. Your husband isn't a crack dealer, your dad isn't the father of your best friend and your mum doesn't make you dress like a whore. I think.

Right.

Good to see you back Dor How was Greenbelt? I used to go when I was a teen before I graduated on to Glastonbury et al. It's only down the road from me now - wave at me as you pass on the way home :)

Hello Laurafacepalmer and Havealitleofwhatyoufancy. I'm 39, have been ttc #2 since Jan 09 and have been a BESH since Sept last year (it's almost my BESHiverasry). I have a 3 yr old boychild I refer to as smallboo.

Laurare wallcolour - Which house? How many have you you got? Whereabouts in the states are you? My goodfriend is from Texas, do you know her? :o

Hello Faith you posted on that fat fred I started

I had a lovely break. Best bit was either seeing the Fisherman friends in Port Isaac or swimming in the sea at Daymer Bay. 3 days was not enough, I heart Cornwall so very much. Besides, I didn't get to see our Rie so I need to go back and make a date.

Deespite camping I managed to piss on the ds sticks and thankfully didn't get 3 bars and an egg because doing the sechs would have been nigh on impossible.

Pony get a brilliant sleeping bag and throw a duvet on top. That's why I did and I was toasty.

Cunty has messaged me. She lives!

Hello madame!
Ooh I went to grapevine in...1995. Twas fun, especially Winnie the pooh bedtime stories at Midnight :)

I still haven't picked my rugby man.

Tangentially, my friend's friend is the cousin of Kit Harrington, the hottie who plays John Snow in Game of Thrones. And he is from these parts. And they are going out into town for drinks because he is coming back next week and she said I can go with them. I don't know what to do. I may just be a pile of embarrassing goo.

Disclaimer: I'm not sharking - apparently he fancies her other mate. So MrBoo is safe :o