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Fantastic 40+ thread - part 6

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Curlylox · 26/02/2012 17:45

Over here everyone Smile

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knickyknocks · 29/04/2012 11:28

Thanks ladies, sound advice as always. Will book it but make sure we sign up to any insurance just in case. That said, as twirly said I don't really care about the money side of it, if I manage to have a successful pregnancy. It is all so bloody frustrating though isn't it? fireflies so right when you say I need to take control whilst trying not to make it the main focus in my life. A fine balancing act and one that I must try harder with. Too easy for it to be your only focus.

Right, off to make cheesy biscuits with my 2.5 year old DD. That should take my mind off focussing om any TTC stuff and replace it with having flour, butter and cheese liberally thrown all over the kitchen (living room, bathroom and anywhere she'll decide to wander off to.....)

Much love ladies and thank you again xxx

knickyknocks · 29/04/2012 11:28

Thanks ladies, sound advice as always. Will book it but make sure we sign up to any insurance just in case. That said, as twirly said I don't really care about the money side of it, if I manage to have a successful pregnancy. It is all so bloody frustrating though isn't it? fireflies so right when you say I need to take control whilst trying not to make it the main focus in my life. A fine balancing act and one that I must try harder with. Too easy for it to be your only focus.

Right, off to make cheesy biscuits with my 2.5 year old DD. That should take my mind off focussing om any TTC stuff and replace it with having flour, butter and cheese liberally thrown all over the kitchen (living room, bathroom and anywhere she'll decide to wander off to.....)

Much love ladies and thank you again xxx

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 29/04/2012 20:29

knicky agree with the others. It is surprising how life can be rearranged so very quickly if need be. Make plans for the future, and try not to think of the implications of what-if... everyone will be delighted for you if a baby is involved!!

Italiangreyhound · 29/04/2012 22:19

knicky agree with others, make your plans and try and get holiday insurance in case the best of scenarios happens. I know exactly how you feel, life was a bit on hold, but to be honest this thing (the driving need to have a baby) can't take hold if you don't let it. So make plans, enjoy life, and if you do need to cancel then (as others say) everyone will understand and you will be so happy you will not worry. Big HUGS.

Italiangreyhound · 29/04/2012 22:27

Hugs to Hopefulgum, Hippy, Diege, Miaalexandersmum, fireflies, angelgeorgie and all.

I am so VERY excited about adoption. Tonight's church meeting was all about adoption from an orphanage in Kenya (MOST adoptions were within Kenya). We are not thinking of overseas adoption but I am wanting to be open to transracial adoption if that seems right. Enjoying posting on the mumsnet adoption threads and asking lots of questions. Funny to go from knowing lost (about fertility treatment and TTC) to knowing little (about adoption)!

Hugs Grin.

Italiangreyhound · 30/04/2012 21:18

Very quiet on here these days!

Hugs and baby dust to all, and sleep-filled nights to the new mummies and no worries to any ladies who are expecting.

clickingtock · 30/04/2012 23:09

Hello all - sorry up late as can't sleep.... a bit overexcited as just got a BFP after 16 months TTC DC2. Advice on MN got us there in the end I'd say. Along with acupuncture. Still a very long way to go from here.

Knicky - I hope you go and have a wonderful holiday and your BFP will fit around it I'm sure. How did the biscuits turn out? Can you still see the colour of your floors through all the flour? So sweet....

Italian - adoption sounds so exciting. Keep us updated.

Much love to all of you and all your plans and wishes for the future.

10000fireflies · 30/04/2012 23:16

Yay clicking! Congratulations! No wonder you can't sleep! Sticky vibes!!! Xx

10000fireflies · 30/04/2012 23:17

Oh, yes, italian adoption sounds good. Keep us posted. Ff xx

clickingtock · 30/04/2012 23:18

Thanks so much FF - you're an inspiration. Hoping that last few weeks of pg are suiting you and sending you top class vibes for your birth and newborn weeks. So exciting. xxx

Italiangreyhound · 30/04/2012 23:55

Congratulations, Clicking - brilliant news.

MaisieM · 01/05/2012 00:03

Congratulations Clicking, that's great news

hopefulgum · 01/05/2012 00:15

Congratulations Clicking - fabulous news. What was the advice that helped?

I haven't been around much lately. Trying to think less about ttc and more about being happy with what I've got.Of course,I've always been happy with my lot,but now want to dwell less on ttc.

That hasn't stopped me from still taking supplements,charting etc, but not so much focus.

We're coming up to swi time soon, but will be at SIL's place all weekend,so not sure that timing will be great!I never feel comfortable about shagging in someone's spare room! Not going to think about it too much, just see what happens.

Clicking, did you have any symptoms?How many dpo were you when you got the bfp?

clickingtock · 01/05/2012 05:45

Hi Hopeful - keep taking the pills and enjoy SWI. Then at least you are giving it every chance. I was thinking of my friends without partners and realised that TTC is a kind of gift as well as a terribly hard journey when it goes on forever.

I've been chatting/asking questions on here for 6 months but TTC around 16. In Jan we discovered low motility spermies. I had been nagging DP about booze so he stopped and we got him off to an acupuncturist.

Advice here: get tested on the NHS, save up spermies to ov day! And go doggy style with tilted cervix, then rest on your tummy afterwards. I also gave DP a good strong coffee before dtd. Grin Main advice here - try not to give up, and I was getting really despondent but support here has been amazing.

Only symptom = tender boobs. I didn't get MS with my pg1. I'm only 16dpo so extremely early days...

knickyknocks · 01/05/2012 07:01

clicking this is wonderful news. I'm particularly pleased as felt we lots in common, so know how much this means to you. Lots and lots of sticky vibes. Please stick around if you can, it'd be lovely hear how you're getting on. Wonderful news Thanks Thanks Thanks xxx

knickyknocks · 01/05/2012 07:01

clicking this is wonderful news. I'm particularly pleased as felt we lots in common, so know how much this means to you. Lots and lots of sticky vibes. Please stick around if you can, it'd be lovely hear how you're getting on. Wonderful news Thanks Thanks Thanks xxx

twirlyagogo · 01/05/2012 08:05

That's fantastic news clicking! All the very best x

clickingtock · 01/05/2012 08:40

Twirly, Masie, Italian, Knicky, Hopeful - thanks so much for your lovely words. I feel very excited and blessed and will just stay positive though I appreciate there's a long road ahead. I'm gunning for everyone on here and will keep popping in. Big hugs to all. xxx

blackcatsdancing · 01/05/2012 09:01

congratulations clicking , that's great news.

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 01/05/2012 09:11

wonderful news, clickingtock, just wonderful!! x

lolfactor · 01/05/2012 11:08

Hi all - I've been reading all your news but can't find anything on BB. Have I missed it? Help!!

Have 7 weeks to go but am feeling far from ready. My dp has just told me that the name I've been calling this little bean since week 12 was the one he and his ex-wife chose when they were expecting. They had a girl instead, but, apparently, his ex has just found out and is devastated that we are using the same name. And I'm equally devastated as I had no idea and now feel like I'm carrying the child THEY never had. I had asked dp initially which names to avoid but he couldn't remember even discussing boys names with his ex as they knew early on they were having a girl.

I'm going to have to get over this pretty damn quickly or change names. I'll never forget this. I feel so sad Sad

lolfactor · 01/05/2012 11:10

Sorry, clicking didn't mean to change the tone. Great news! [thanks

clickingtock · 01/05/2012 11:19

Oh dear lol - that is upsetting. Doesn't seem fair to me.... Sending you (((hugs)

Thanks to you, Mia and blackcats - lovely words.

Beginning to feel a bit green about the gills or is that just my imagination?!

Elena67 · 01/05/2012 13:06

Congratulations, Clicking. As a special treat for those of you up-duffed, and a blessing to avoid for those of us not... WTAF??. Enjoy!

twirlyagogo · 01/05/2012 13:16

Lovely Elena! Are there matching urine ones for later on?