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Brooking NO ARGUMENT that those BFPs are on the way

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SweetieTime · 27/01/2013 09:23

Not started a new Fred before but hope it is successful for us as we are going to get our BFPs, either by traditional rat smacking activities or using the power of medical science.

Ladies I do declare WE WILL GET THERE - FACT !!!

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keepitgoing · 11/03/2013 09:59

And just to say all seven are still alive! :) four at 8 cell, two at 7, one at 6. 7-10 is normal by day three but they said the 6 could still catch up and they're pleased. We are so happy!

Transfer on Wednesday at 1.30. Keep brooking.

keepitgoing · 11/03/2013 10:00

And just to say all seven are still alive! :) four at 8 cell, two at 7, one at 6. 7-10 is normal by day three but they said the 6 could still catch up and they're pleased. We are so happy!

Transfer on Wednesday at 1.30. Keep brooking.

keepitgoing · 11/03/2013 10:01

And just to say all seven are still alive! :) four at 8 cell, two at 7, one at 6. 7-10 is normal by day three but they said the 6 could still catch up and they're pleased. We are so happy!

Transfer on Wednesday at 1.30. Keep brooking.

keepitgoing · 11/03/2013 10:06

God, sorry. Did you get the message?!

EverythingIsTicketyBoo · 11/03/2013 10:14

I did wonder if you were posting it once for each emby Keep Wink

Cups that was the worst timed badly handled announcement I have heard in a long time. I am so sorry that happened to you Thanks

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 11/03/2013 10:18

Thanks Keep it really really sucks. I know it's been hard for you with your sister as well. They all know, I'm so fed up of my mum. She had trouble conceiving herself, it took 4 years for her first. She thinks she understands but she really doesn't. She told me I need to relax and stop being so bitter. Apparently she forgot about it all and then got pregnant Angry she is closer to my sister than me.

DH and I argued when we got home and he said some horrible things along the lines of bitterness etc.. I made him read up on infertility, depression & struggling with other peoples pregnancies last night. We then had a really good talk. He has always pushed forced me to socialise when I don't want to, his rationale being that spending time with friends & family will make me feel better. However now he has read more on the subject I think he understands me a bit better and has promised he won't do it anymore (he pushed me into going to my mums this weekend & I really didn't want to). He also made me wear his boxing gloves & we had a sparring session. I had to shout out everything that upset me (I even came out with stuff I had no idea I was upset about Shock).

As for IVF our appointment is on the 20th, I think we will be given our treatment plan then. I'm trying not to think about it as I'm driving myself crazy worrying what my amh will be. I'm also having nightmares that they will try to push us to IUI first.

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 11/03/2013 10:18

Thanks Keep it really really sucks. I know it's been hard for you with your sister as well. They all know, I'm so fed up of my mum. She had trouble conceiving herself, it took 4 years for her first. She thinks she understands but she really doesn't. She told me I need to relax and stop being so bitter. Apparently she forgot about it all and then got pregnant Angry she is closer to my sister than me.

DH and I argued when we got home and he said some horrible things along the lines of bitterness etc.. I made him read up on infertility, depression & struggling with other peoples pregnancies last night. We then had a really good talk. He has always pushed forced me to socialise when I don't want to, his rationale being that spending time with friends & family will make me feel better. However now he has read more on the subject I think he understands me a bit better and has promised he won't do it anymore (he pushed me into going to my mums this weekend & I really didn't want to). He also made me wear his boxing gloves & we had a sparring session. I had to shout out everything that upset me (I even came out with stuff I had no idea I was upset about Shock).

As for IVF our appointment is on the 20th, I think we will be given our treatment plan then. I'm trying not to think about it as I'm driving myself crazy worrying what my amh will be. I'm also having nightmares that they will try to push us to IUI first.

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 11/03/2013 10:20

Wow Keep that's fantastic news. It definitely warranted several posts SmileSmileSmile

BeedlesPineNeedles · 11/03/2013 10:24

So keep I think I missed you saying how the little embryos are doing :o
fab news Thanks I'm imaging you and mrKeep looking like this --> :o :o

scarlett hope everything is going well today

cup sorry about the news yesterday. You were definitely not wrong to think that it was a rubbish way to tell you, nor to feel irrationally jealous about how easy it is for some people ((hugs))
I am extremly grateful that I know my DB has had the snip. Though considering how easily they managed to get pregnant I wouldn't be that shocked if a little sperm made a bid for freedom and found an egg.

BeedlesPineNeedles · 11/03/2013 10:28

X-posted then cups I thought maybe your sis didn't know, but the fact that she does makes it even worse. Sorry you argued with DH too, but glad you managed to make up and even more glad that he finally understands.
Oh and good luck with the appointment next week.

EverythingIsTicketyBoo · 11/03/2013 10:40

Hi again ladies, it is a bad day for brooking. Cartoon has posted on grads that her little one didn't make it, she asked us to let you know.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 11/03/2013 10:57

Oh Cups lovely. I'm so so sorry you are having such a tough time of it. Why can things never be simple? It's just one thing after another. But at least you and DH got to have a proper chat about things. I'm pleased he is starting to understand things. It's not long till 20th, will be brooking hard it's straight to IVF.

Boo that's sad news.

Keep that's bloody amazing news! Role on Wednesday!

Thinking of you Scarlett and your big juicy eggs!!

Hello all other brookers. I'm leaving hot tea for all on this snowy day x

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 11/03/2013 11:24

Oh gosh I'm so sad to hear Cartoons news, lots of (((((hugs))))) to you both.

Thanks Maybe and Beedles I've just engaged in a text messaging argument with my mum which I'm already regretting. She's not responded to my last very bitter text. Not a smart move on my behalf but I'm sick of everyone saying whatever they want to me regardless of my feelings.

EverythingIsTicketyBoo · 11/03/2013 11:36

Cups don't ever regret making your feelings clear and asking for them to be respected! I'm currently avoiding engaging in anything with my mum for a variety of reasons but we will need to deal with it soon as she is the only short notice emergency child care I have at the moment. I know this will involve me backing down and giving in and I'm just too angry and hormonal at the moment.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 11/03/2013 13:01

Cups I'm seconding Boo you should not feel bad at all for telling her how you feel. I totally get what you mean about people never taking into account your feelings. My MIL is like that. I'm really hoping this appointment brings hope for you and MrCups. Does you clinic offer counselling? It may be a great idea for you to sound off against them.

Sorry our having a tough time with your mum too Boo

Beedles how are things with you?

Any news on the results yet Solars?

I can't remember who asked about MrMaybe, but he is much better thanks. Slightly broken due to my little bros Berlin stag weekend, but that just mean he must be better!! I've just been to docs and found out I have a viral throat infection and bacterial bronchitis so am antibiotic'd up now. Am feeling a tad nervous about tomorrow's appointment now. Am dreading they will say we can't do it go whatever reason!

keepitgoing · 11/03/2013 13:25

Yes, even worse that they knew. How unbelievably insensitive of them, cups. I'm also sorry dh has had a hard time understanding you. I said the other day I've been v antisocial recently. I just can't cope. BTW my sister tried to make the announcement the most sensitive way possible, and I still hated her [hmmm] I hope next week will be good.

Glad mrmaybe is doing well.

Oh gosh, poor cartoon. We're here for you lovely.

ScarlettInSpace · 11/03/2013 13:38

Quick post from me, havent really read back much but wanted to say cupcakes glad you're back in the fold we've missed you and cartoon I'm so sorry to hear your news look after yourself my love xx

I'm home now with my feet up, got 3 eggs. OHs sample was good but embryologist has recommended ICSI to give all 3 the best shot, hopefully this wil also give us an idea of egg quality if needed for future, just wait for fertilisation call tomorrow...

keepitgoing · 11/03/2013 13:41

Well done Scarlett I've been waiting for you... Three eggs, perfect!! :)

NoMaybeAboutIt · 11/03/2013 14:05

That's brilliant news Scarlett am so pleased!! Are you going for 2 or 5 days?

BeedlesPineNeedles · 11/03/2013 14:16

excellent news scarlett well done you :o Will you hear tomorrow how they are doing?

I saw cartoon's sad news on the grads thread, life is so bloody unfair sometimes Sad

Solars · 11/03/2013 14:25

Scarlett fantastic news on your haul!! Rest up and let the clinic do what their paid to do to get those eggs fertilised!

Keep blooming excellent news on your seven!!

Cups I've been thinking of you loads. I'm so sorry to hear what has been happening, I feel your pain but it could have been delivered so much better, big, big hugs. If you can I would avoid as much as possible but if you want to say your piece then don't let anybody stop you. Concentrate on yourself at the moment. I'm so glad you have talked things through with your DH too, I had to do the same. Brooking for you on the 20th, not long to go!

Maybe try not to worry, if you're on long protocol then you may be ok? brooking nonetheless, how long are you on the antibiotics? Yes got through about DH's blood but they haven't got them back yet so I may give them a call in a couple of days. Lots of brooking for tomorrow, lovely and glad to hear MrM is recovering.

Face I'm so sorry to hear you news, you poor little thing. Thinking about you but please look after yourself x

I should be expecting AF soon within the next 3 days, the later the better thank goodness for my now long lp and hoping af coincides with the all clear with DH's result.

ScarlettInSpace · 11/03/2013 15:16

Thanks everyone, bit uncomfortable, kind of cramplike round my tummy and it hurts when i laugh but I'll live!

With 3 eggs I'd say we'll almost definitely go for 2 day transfer, will know more when the embryologist calls tomorrow x

NoMaybeAboutIt · 11/03/2013 15:17

How annoying Solars I hope you get the results through soon. I don't know why I'm worrying so much. Probably Cos I feel like it would be too good to be true to be able to start this month! A weeks worth is antibiotics. GP assured me it would have no impact on the IVF. I do worry slightly about what they will give me if I'm get ill during pregnancy as I'm allergic to penicillin and intolerant to erythromycin. Can you tell I've been over thinking things Wink.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 11/03/2013 15:53

I missed your post Scarlett that's great news. Not long till transfer day then! You and Keep are so providing us with a double whammy! Oh wait, there's Geek too!! Tripe Whamey here we come!

cartoontrickster · 11/03/2013 16:16

sorry if i repeat my self or anything in this post. im starting from the begining as i plan to post this on all 3 brooking threads. so as most of you know we had 2 early missed miscarriages last year. we saw mr shehata privately for tests and was told i had very high natural killer cells. i was on his treatment plan for this pregnancy. it got us further than ever before. we had several early scans and things seemed to be going well. i was just starting to relax and have faith that our baby was finally coming. at our nhs dating scan on wed we were told pebble had a raised nuchal measurement and there was other excess fluid. our nt results came back very quickly with a 1:40 risk. we had an appointment today with a fetal medicine consultant to find our more info and have a more detailed scan to start looking into what problems pebble may have. but sometime over those last few days pebbles heart stopped beating. they found that there was no nasal bone and there was also a lump like a hernia in the stomach.
they have took bloods from us both for testing and will do testing on pebble. we have requested (hoping) that they will be able to tell us the sex.
i am booked in for an erpc first thing tommorrow. part of me is grateful i am still at a stage where they can do this. i am also grateful for the fact that nature decided this and it wasnt a decision we had to make, if you see what i mean.