What do we want? Positive pee sticks. When do we want them? NOW (and we are Brooking No Argument)

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The last couple of threads got lots of people pg. Let's hope this is another lucky one.

Sparks I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Yes, once DH and I have the results, she will refer us onto the gynae dept at our local hospital nots of bonking in between. She didn't seem worried that I might not have ov'd this cycle.

Solars I am knitting socks as we speak. Not too ambitious at all. Try loop knitting for yarn, it's my favourite. I prefer to knit on a pair of circular needles using the magic loop method. Easy peaty once you get the hang of it. I have a nice plain pattern if you would like it to get you started.

Maybe thanks, the pattern would be great, is it online or i can pm you my email address? I've seen one pattern i like but it's all americanised in terms of sizes!

Look for a yarn that has nylon in it for super durable manly-man socks :)

Pm me your email, and I will get it sent over!

Thanks Maybe will pm you now, and Fluffy he will definitely need the 'durable' part, he also seems to think i will have them done by the end of the week

:o Mr Solars what faith he has in you!

Bit random, but does anyone have a favourite recipe for curried aubergine? I have 4 aubergines that need using up and we had a really lovely curried aubergine dish in a Nepalese restaurant a few months ago (I'd have never considered currying them before!) but not being a curry expert we use jars, sob I'm not too sure which of the many recipes available online to go for :)

oh well then we can all place orders for hats and booties once u get going solars

I have an indian aubergine curry recipe? I'm assuming you have 4 small aubergines. Unfortunately when I cook curries I add spices by sight so hope this tastes ok if you give it a go.

Cut the aubergines into inch rounds and then into bite size wedges.
Pour oil into a pan and once hot add a teaspoon each of cumin seeds and black mustard seeds, you can add a few curry leaves too if you have them
Once they start popping add 1 large finely diced onion
Leave to colour slightly and then add teaspoon each of grated/minced ginger and garlic. Also at this point add a chopped fresh chili (more if you prefer it hotter)
Then add dried spices 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder and salt to taste
Let this cook out a little and then add all the aubergines
Once these have browned and softened add about half a tin of chopped tomatoes (more or less depending on how saucy you want it)
Let the tomatoes reduce down so you start to see the oil on the surface add some water and leave to simmer a little longer and then to finish add a handful of chopped coriander.

Hope that may help...

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Thanks Solars I'll give that a go tomorrow! It's 4 full size aubergines Do you think I could freeze half once it's cooked?

Yes absolutely Fluffy

Argh! So far behind

Sparks I had the constant CM with DD. I spent the 2ww convinced AF had arrived early and the following month convinced I was miscarrying again. Looking back at chart I also had a temp dip around 9 dpo. Brooking for you.

Smegs hoping all goes well today.

Amazeballs :)

Hiya, me again, what is ww? Thanks.

Ooo that's a toughie, what's the context calamity? Could be week wait (as in 2ww) or weight watchers, or........?

I've had a FB friend request but don't know who they are. Am wondering if it is someone from here, if so then can you PM me so that I know to accept? I'm currently glued to my screen for updates on the Fal Beach fire so should pick up any message quickly

Thanks

Sorry, I meant like bestlaid had a 2ww, makes sense now. Ta

I don't think it's me Jen but then again, it could be

Hope you're ok Smegs

And was it Scarlett's first clinic appointment today? Hope it went ok.

Whims hope your presentation went ok today.

Hope you are ok if you're reading Bean and that Imps had a lovely holibob

Um. I'm very sorry, I haven't read any posts from today. I hope everyone's ok.

Right. I went for my scan. Heartbeat present, in right place, all ok. Except...

It was a BABY. Like an actual BABY. It waved at me

I've been re-dated to 11+3. I thought I was only 7 weeks. I had a period in march and peaks on a CBFM. I had an HSG. I can't believe it. I keep laughing and crying at the same time.

I'm due in November

I'm currently trying to sort out everything with the hospital, changing all my scan dates and appointments. I'm shaking a bit and struggling to talk normally so I hope they don't think I'm drunk.

Did I mention I was

Hooray! Brilliant news, congratulations!

Might have been me jen. I just friended everyone in the group, then realised I possibly hadn't introduced myself.

Presentation went really well thanks maybe. Good of you to remember.

Great minds tho. I was wondering about bean. Hello if you're out there.

Bfn for me this morning sparks but a bit early. Will try again tomorrow Wednesday just in case the three one I used earlier was duff.

Thanks. I'm sorry, I'm very right now, I know I should be jumping for joy (DH is) but I can't seem to get over the shock. I thought I knew my body, I've been so obsessed with every little thing this last year, that I honestly can't believe it.

What. The. Actual?

X post smegs I'm doing a lap of honour in cardiff west services for you. The Welsh are giving me funny looks. All of them.

Omg smegs 11+3!! What did they say about the HSG? So glad everything's ok though - that's the main thing! And what a bloody resilient bean! :o

And don't they usually give you a pregnancy test pre HSG?!

wots hsg? wow thats toes amaze! how cute it waved! so exciting x