O Little Town of BESHlehem: Population Waiting. We're no angels but we're being --really really-- mostly good...now give us what we want

[LauraPalmer]

Or we burn the place down!

Northey no monitoring of the scan variety but I do have to have a Day 21 blood test to make sure I've ovulated.

I'm temping and will do regular knicker checks for pant snot so hopefully I shall be soothsayer-like and see my ovulation coming a few days in advance and can pounce on Bendy with perfect timing [deluded]

LP being from across the pond pliz to explain pumpkin pie to me? Is it a pudding or savoury dish? I like the sound of it.

Oh Lordy. [blinks sweatily before cracking instantly] What do you want to know? From a très dull ttc point of view, I have been at it for 2 years without success (unless you count an ectopic pregnancy in September, which I DON'T, as otherwise where is my baybee?). I'm 33. I've had lap and dye and ovarian drilling. And for some reason am meant to have an HSG next month too, though I have no idea what that will show that the lap and dye didn't. Oh, and I have PCOS (hence the drilling) and hardly have any periods at all, and therefore hardly any bloody eggs either. Mutter mutter.

Is that enough? What more do you people want from me? [breaks down and beats head on interview table]

Bloody Hell, we have Mumsnet royalty in our midst! (Bugger made discussions of the day :o).

I miss EVERYTHING these days. Even the malteasers.

Sunny - pumpkin pie is basically amazing. It is sweet with subtle savoury undertones...cinnamon and nutmeg-ish. You should eat it with proper (sweet) whipped cream. It also tastes good eaten cold for breakfast.

I'm not feeling very hostess-y this evening.
Must go find Buggery's fred...

Mmmmmmmm pumpkin pie!

Ps oh the irony. I iz now so sick I iz not going to work.6 days before my sickness review :s

Oh no! First of all - you poor thing! You must be feeling rotten. Second - is there no way you can even make it in just in order to be sent home when they see how bad you are? I don't know if that would help them be more understanding wen they do the review?

I've got no voice :( I don't really think there's much point in going in...

I just asked MSB for the third time if I'm doing the right thing oh I hate going off sick he says yes. Says if I got to disciplinary he will be held responsible! Feels like I've swallowed acid soaked razor blades.

Rang my boss, she was very nice, especially when I explained most things could be rearranged. Hopefully will only be off for the one day. Fortunately I sound awful which helps when calling in sick. Just like Kelly Rowland calling into x factor

Faithy Here's a brilliant throat drink recipe I got from a really lovely actor about 15 years ago, which I still use whenever I'm sick:

5-6 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/2 cup of honey (Manuka is best)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Boil it all together with 3-4 cups water, then let it simmer down for a bit to thoroughly infuse. Let it cool to a warm drinking temp - drink all of the liquid and then eat all of the garlic. Sounds disgusting but IT WORKS!

Secondary option to spot treat throat soreness : gargle with warm salt water.

Feel better!

I have most of those ingredients. I will give it a whirl!

Helo ladies - just out of interest what does BESH mean? Ive been wondering for ages...

Are you just curious or are yoy interested in joining?

Feeling any better, faith?

I am half writing a cover letter for a job application and half entertaining myself by googling "symptomless pregnancy". It is fabulous. My boobs are normal. I don't feel sick. My mouth is resolutely non-metallic (if a bit coffee-breathed). I am OBVIOUSLY updiffed!

I felt better for about an hour. Had migrated to the sofa. Now realise I need to go back to bed....just as soon as I can find the energy.
What's the job?
I'm still obsessed with the weirdness of my last cycle. Futility fiend think I'm fertile. I disagree.

If you read down thru some of this fred you'll probably be able to figure it out MissMonkeyshines

Me too Norf - I've got all the exact same symptoms that I get everytime the Droid calls so I'm obviously updiffed, too!

It was a weird one, Faithy - hard to trust our bodies at times, isn't it? Hope the lounging helps you feel better - maybe some iPlayer, too?

Norf I'm imagining your application BESH-style...

Off to catch a train, chicas -

Just checked pant snot. I may be fertile afterall really doubt I'll be arsed to have the sechs later though

HaveALittleFaithBaby - just curious. Shall I back away slowly?

:) we are Bitter Evil Selfish Hags, based on a piece from the Daily mail I believe about women who wait til their 30s to have kids. That iz wot we iz.