Right, that's it! Fabulous Forty Somethings ttc want our bfp's and we want them now! We have waited long enough!

[hopefulgum]

Here's our shiney new thread. The one where I finally get upduffed with everyone else!

Mwah diege [:)]
So much for today been absolutely fine! lol. I am seriously contemplating contacting my union. My line manager doesn't just move the goalposts ...she has several bloody sets!!

Oh nooooo what's happened?

Ongoing saga really about annual leave. Long story short...there are 2 full time senior technicians (I am one of those) and a half time assistant. System was always that when requesting holidays the technicians just had to ensure we were not off together ...assistant ot included in that. The assistant has booked 3 out of the 4 weeks of august (1st and last 2 weeks) I asked for the last week having checked first that the other technician was in. Bearing in mind the assistant leaves at 12pm and does no clinical work ...I asked a few weeks later why my holiday had not been authorised and was told that from now on we are teamed as three and that two of us cannot be off together. Hmmmmm.....bad skills mix comes to mind.
Anyway I have already compromised for Easter (was supposed to have all week off but went back today and assistant is off until next week) but I refuse to do it again. So basically we have been told that unless we can compromise neither of us can have the time in August!! . I know the assistant has already booked her holiday and will most probably quit rather than not go...and of course there is a very real possibility that I may not be there by then....however there is also the chance that I may be if house in Ireland is not sorted. My gut instinct is to take this all the way to the top!!!
rant rant rant.
This really is the very tip of a catalogue of poor management. Unfortunately in a small department there is only really me who has the bottle to do or say anything...the others tend to just moan about it but do nothing which is not really my style. My Mum always used to say others loaded my bullets and I fired them.
So sorry ....phew. I am now going to stomp walk the dog.

Oh on a plus note..I had a lovely offer from my sisters ex husband who runs a restaurant...he will cook a buffet and drop it to my house on the wedding day and only ask for the cost of the food. How bloody wonderful is that???

Hmm yes agree, that doesn't sound good at all calibee A similar thing re: holidays happened at my work and the union stepped in.I'm not 100% sure as missed that union meeting, but I think your manager has to provide a good business case for the change in arrangements - they usually can't if it's a sudden change so may well be worth taking up with the union. I wouldn't let this one lie personally.
On a happier note that sounds a lovely gesture by your sister's ex. I assume the split was amicable and that he won't be plotted his revenge on her by bringing along a pile of stale gregg's sausage rolls?

Morning ladies.

Can you believe it is 6 am, I have all the windows open I am sitting here in a tee shirt and I am not cold? Summer really is dragging on down here. I am quite ready for cold,rain,wind and sitting by the fire...But I shall try to embrace the summery weather. At least I can wear a nice summery dress to work today.

Calibee, that sounds pretty awful about your leave arrangements. Honestly, I don't know how some people get the management positions they get. I think they look good on paper, but in reality,they are not very good with people.My Principal (Headmaster) is not very good with people, speaking publicly or students, and that's what his job entails. In fact most of the staff think he is a right knob and probably on the autism spectrum. I have no problem with autistic people being employed, but I do wonder why he is a principal when he has no people-skills or empathy.

But, great news about the catering for your wedding. It seems like it is all coming together nicely, Cali, I am sooo excited for you.

Deige, I meant to say,the other day, that I can't believe you are already 10 weeks. I know it has probably been a long 8 weeks for you, but it seems to have gone fast to me. Hopefully the sickness will subside soon, you will have great results from the screening tests and you can relax and enjoy this pregnancy.

Well, DH and I started our seven day shag-fest this morning. Which is great because it covers days 8-15. My ovulation average is 15, minimum is 11 and maximum (but this is very rare) is 22. So I think, unless I have a very screwy cycle, we'll have covered ovulation in there. That's if we can keep it up for seven days in a row. I am motivated, and DH loves a challenge

I am pleased to report that I had a proper full night's sleep last night. Hurray. Surprisingly I wasn't all that tired yesterday after waking at 3.30 am. I got through parents night and I think I came across all professional and all. Glad that's done. I have a busy couple of weeks in the countdown to term break. Next week I have after hours professional learning, and again the following week. Bah Humbug.

I am hoping for some news from Morien, Greenlizard, Isabella, Isadora, notsoold, drwho, Sparkly, remnant,mozzarellamummy, jools,WipsGlitter and anyone else lurking. Drop in and say hello.....

OMG! Our thread was just on the "most active threads" list. I feel famous

Early morning all.....I have been up since three in the morning.... Ds was reading in his room and laughing, that woke me up....dog is suffering with an allergy so gave her the treatment, send ds to bed and sleep and not I can't sleep....
Gum congratulations on the suggestion to your OH about the sex marathon !!! He will be a happy bunny and so will you!!!
Cali...how nice of her to offer that!!!

Well I will can back later on....morning all and bye for now :)
Xxxx

Gum we have had two line managers...the one before this one resigned (due to the new management bullying) but she sounded very much like your headmaster. Strangely enough this line manager is the chief pharmacists "friend"...hmmm. The job was never advertised she just kind of slid into it if you understand what I mean. The leave situation is really just one of the problems to be honest...there is a whole catalog of them. It made my decision to move away much easier!!
How's the sex- for -7 days going?
diege I am going to have a look at my union paperwork over the weekend and get in touch next week if nothing improves next week when the assistant comes back.
notsoold sounds like a disturbed night..hope you're not too tired today

cd5 for me here...just today and tomorrow left of clomid. I hope those cheerleading pom poms are at the ready

Hopeful you enjoy your sunshine ? over here in blighty it is April and flippin? SNOWING! Brass monkey weather all round and I am fed up with having to scrape my car windscreen in the morning as this adds at least 5 mins I don't have to my morning routine (well I could spend more time on MN )

Off this weekend to see my parents so am hoping it warms up a bit as we had planned to do some walking. I haven't told my mum and dad about TTC as my mum is an Olympic standard worrier (what if I don't get pregnant? What if I do? Will I get upset? Etc) but I know theywould will be over the moonif when I get pregnant. She loves kids and was gutted when she had to stop after 4 and I think she would really liked to have had far more grandkids than the paltry 4 we have managed to scrape together so far between us. So I hope I can nudge the number up by a little, teensey, weensey one - not too much to ask though is it? I already feel regret that my baby (positive thinking mode) won't have too much time with my Mum and Dad (or DP parents either as they are lovely too but not as lovely as my parents obviously ). She is a fabulous grandmother and all my sisters kids adored going to stay with her and Dad when they were little. But now I see her looking a little frailer and she struggles to lift up my nephew (who is a solid, chunky little fella) and it makes me a bit sad. That said she is a very energetic woman for her age (73) - Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Walking, Gardening, Charity work. She is rarely at home! My dad is also fit as a butchers dog (golf, golf, more golf, preparing for golf, talking about golf Zzzzzzzzzzz).

My period from hell is finally coming to a close - it was truly a nasty one but hopefully it was merely a thorough spring clean ready for its impending tenant. Today is CD5 and I am already starting to think about logistics for the "Week of Luuuurve" that shall commence next week. Both mine and DP diaries are a nightmare for work next but we have agreed (ok DP has agreed, for me it is a given) to move heaven and earth to make us that baby by being around to DTD as much as possible. We have are appointment at the Fertility Clinic on 15th so the law of sod has a last chance to leap into action so I can casually say "oh, of course we had an appointment at the FC and were about to start treatment and wouldn't you know it just happened naturally. Triplets as well..."

hopeful excellent work on the shag week concept! I know that you and DH will keep it up - is this just a volume challenge or do you get marks for artistic interpretation - like a different position each day? Go on you know you want too! I bought DP a book on sexual positions as a stocking filler () and we have been trying a few out - nearly put my hip out doing one - like a game of twister! In the end was too funny to try and keep going but there is one that involves him giving me a foot massage at the same time....be rude not to try that one!

I shall be cheering you on along with calibee (brilliant news on the catering BTW - how lovely is that of your sisters ex) and anyone else who needs it. Keeps me fit and flexible. Been practising my advanced manoeuvres and standby awaiting instructions.

Right that windscreen doesn't appear to be cleaning itself.....

Hello everyone. Sorry, not posted for ages but I've been reading. Haven't been well this week - I've had really bad tonsillitis and swollen glands so I've been off sick all week. Feeling much better today but was feeling very sorry for myself earlier in the week. Hadn't had swollen glands like that since I was a child; felt like I was wearing a muffler (a painful one).

TTC-wise, DP and I have an appointment at the assisted fertility unit on 18th April, by which time all our test results should be back and the doctor will be back from holiday.

I'm not going to name check but I promise I've read all your posts! Have a lovely day.

ps. calibee - that's rubbish about your leave situation. Have they explained why they have changed the process? Can you try and offer to mitigate some of their (alledged) concerns about you being away at the same time as your part time lady who does a different job anyway. Never hurts to try the reasonable route (but sounds like it might fall of deaf ears anyway....)

Don't think it is on to change the process, not communicate it and fail to give anyone adequate notice.

I am lucky my boss (though frustrating at times) is actually a good manager (eg. leaves me alone most of the time but when I need something he has always managed to sort things our for me - plus he just gave me a very nice bonus so I am feeling quite kindly towards him )

Good morning, all! Hope you all had a nice Easter with lots of chocolate... I've tried to avoid it as much as possible, but still ate far too much other nice foods.

gum Hats off to you and your DH attempting the shag-athon! I don't think I could cope, I found the times we dtd 3 times in a row while ttc absolutely exhausting! Not to mention the soreness... This is where I definitely feel my age, none of this would have been a problem 10 years ago.

Morien Hope you're feeling better soon, tonsilitis is nasty. Did you get antibiotics? Good luck with your appt at the fertility clinic, what will they do/look at?

greenlizard I know what you mean with parents getting frailer, I see it with my mum, too. In spite of her claiming she can still do everything with DS, there is no way she could carry him down the stairs or lift him in/out of the bath (let alone manage him when he has a tantrum, which seems to happen every 5 minutes these days - I'm exhausted). It's sad... But then again, this is the price for having kids later in life, isn't it...

Cali Oh hun, your work situation sounds nasty! I don't have any experience with unions, but I really don't think that your manager is right in just blocking you from taking annual leave! I would be furious, too. Do you think there's any chance to sort it amicably...?

Speaking of work, I handed in my notice yesterday And am now suffering more than ever from CBA (can't be a*ed) syndrome Thursday is my last day, and then I have 2 weeks off before I start the new job. I feel so relieved and happy - even though my new job looks less attractive on paper (having to go back to full-time, hefty salary drop, fewer holidays, lousy maternity package etc), I still think that in the long term, it's the right thing to do. I am so looking forward to doing a job that I enjoy again!

Pg-wise, I have now finally started to have some symptoms - feeling very 'bleurgh' on and off, without being actually sick, just feeling really rough. And then I'm getting dizzy spells, which are quite scary. Never had them when pg with DS, so this is something new to me. They happen any time, regardless what position I'm in.
Saw the consultant haematologist on Wednesday, all very straightforward, she prescribed the heparin injections, and I'm now sticking a needle in my tummy every morning for the next 8-9 months. All I need to have now is my booking appointment, still waiting to hear from the midwife. Gave them a call yesterday, and they assured me the mw will be in touch asap. Here's hoping...

Very very jealous of the ones of you who can watch the new series of GoT We don't have Sky, and strangely enough, I couldn't convince DH to get it just for that . It'll be tough, having to wait a year before the DVD comes out!

Congratulations jbrd - I bet your last week in this job will feel long, though! I agree - it's worth paying a price to do a job you enjoy. We spend too much of our lives at work to be miserable. Great that you've got the heparin sorted out as well. I had to give myself those injections for a while after an operation; funny how easy it becomes, isn't it? I couldn't bring myself to do it at first.

Yes, I'm on antibiotics. This GP has a thing about my tonsils and this time he said he'd seen me with inflamed tonsils too many times for him to do anything other than prescribe antibiotics, and I'm glad he did because they're certainly sorting it out. I used to get tonsillitis all the time as a child, hadn't had it for years, but the GP's right, my tonsils have been rumbling away for ages (as it were) - he hopes that the antibiotics will shut them up.

jbrd you asked what the fertility clinic are going to look at/do. I have absolutely no idea. I had all the CD3 blood tests done plus some others (I forget what and I don't think I've got the papers any more), and DP had all sorts of blood tests plus a semen analysis, and the doctor said he'd wait to see what the results told him before thinking about next steps. greenlizard even the doctor said that we might not need any next steps because I might be pg naturally by then - he said he sees it quite often. Fx for you and me! (Please not triplets though!)

WRT gum and the sex every day for 7 days, I don't understand. Don't you all do that anyway? Is it just us? No, seriously, we have sex a lot and it's a part of our relationship we both really value - but we've only been together for 2 years, half the time we don't have the kids to exhaust us...and previously we were both in relationships where sex was, for various reasons, quite rare, so it's wonderful to have a straightforward, spontaneous sex life. And even so I'd struggle to do every day for 7 days so hats off to you, gum

Morien, no, definitely don't usually have that much sex. We have been married for 22 years and I have a job and a four year old who doesn't always sleep through...so last month I think we did it twice during the fertile window...Pathetic I know, but all sorts of things conspire to stop it from happening. I do actually have to plan it... So when I saw this thing on the telly about it being a challenge I thought it was one way to get DH involved without it being about ttc, IYKWIM? It remains to be seen whether we can actually do it...

Nice to come home from work and see so much action on the thread.

jbrd, I am happy to hear you are having some symptoms, because I know it will help you feel more secure about the pregnancy. And so pleased you have sorted the heparin out. How many weeks are you now?

Well, tummy is rumbling, better go and cook dinner. It is Friday night here, so I am cooking fish. Yum.

See you in the morning

Hello, I'm a bit behind with everyone's news after a busy Easter and DPs Mum is having a care crisis so apologies for only noticing the shagfest .

My GP phoned me on Friday evening to say, having looked into it and spoken to the radiologist and fertility consultant they think the lump was very likely caused by the gonapeptyl injection I had in the IVF cycle and is therefore benign. On the other hand they can't be 100% sure (ie no one wants to get sued) so it is my choice whether to have further investigations of the lump or book in for the frozen cycle. I definitely can't do both at the same time.

He has left me to think about it over the weekend and I would really value your opinions.

I am so glad the sun has been shining here today

Hi Isabeller. What would further investigation involve? How much time would it need?

When the doctors say they can't be 100% sure, how sure are they? 99% or 50%?

If it were 99%, then I would be definitely considering going ahead with the FT. But only if you feel confident. What I mean is, I wouldn't want to be worrying about it whilst ttc or pregnant.

It doesn't surprise me that they think the drug may have caused the lump, do they know of it happening to other women?

It must be a difficult time for you. I do hope you can resolve it soon, so that you can move on. ((hugs))

As for the shag fest, it is day three, and we've managed two days in a row, and probably will today as it is Sunday. I just hope I don't end up with thrush, I have to admit to feeling a bit "prickly" down there! It is CD 10 and my monitor says "low", but it could be high tomorrow. I hope by having sex every day, I might give it the best chance to catch an egg, having plenty of sperm waiting. I know if I was ten years younger I'd get pregnant, but I am fully aware that my eggs are not what they used to be. I have my fingers crossed that there might be a nice healthy golden egg this month.

I have been busy listing a bunch of stuff (clothes) on Ebay. So far this year I have made about $600. I am aiming for about $1500 to pay for our family holiday in 2014. We have to book Rottnest Island 18 months in advance and pay too.

Anyway, I am feeling very optimistic with this bunch of listings.

A friend of mine has invited me out to a girl's afternoon at her place. She is a clothing designer and is selling off her stock at half price. I am going out, but I don't want to buy anything as I really don't need anything, and I am trying really hard to save up for our family holiday. It will be fun to catch up with a few friends.

I hope everyone else is having a nice weekend.

Hi Isabeller ,like gum I was wondering what the time scale would be for investigating the lump. It probably is something totally benign but would it be worth the peace of mind of knowing for sure ? Especially as they would be a lot more limited with investigating when you're pregnant? Would it create a problem putting off the frozen cycle for a short while? It must be such a hard decision to make!
Hope your DP's mum is ok now.
"gum" I'm very impressed at your 7 day plan!
I've been with DH over 22 years and having the time,opportunity and energy to dtd is sometimes a challenge. With teenagers up relatively late or awake at night and DD2 waking early every morning we sometimes feel lacking in privacy! Also as DH doesn't want to think about timing of ovulation and strategic dtd to conceive I can't make it too obvious. Having said that we managed to dtd on cd 14,15 and 17 this cycle. Ironically we didn't on cd 16,the day I actually ovulated!(Easter Sunday,my little easter egg,hope it's a good one and timing was ok!)
Diege what good news about your scan,and amazing to think they can tell the sex already.
JBrd exciting times ahead with your new job, I hope it all goes well . It must be reassuring to have more symptoms now too but hope you're not feeling too unwell.
CaliBee it sounds like you're having a rough time at work, hopefully you'll soon have the satisfaction of handing your notice in and leaving them all to it! The wedding is getting closer,you must be excited. What is your dress like?(sorry if you've said already and I missed the post!)
While we were in Ireland we bought DD2's Holy Communion dress in Dublin(I thought they'd have a better selection there). We wanted something very simple so didn't go too overboard but I must admit it brought a tear to my eye seeing her try on the dress with a small tiara and veil, I thought it must be a bit like mother of the bride would feel!
Morien hope you're getting over your tonsilitis, sounds nasty.
Green wouldn't it be wonderful if you were pregnant by the time your appointment came round!
I wonder if you could do some of your lucky cheerleading for me now I'm in the 2ww again? Thank you!
Hi to notsoold, DrWho(btw we're loving the new DW series!), sparkly and everyone else!

Just getting ready to go to DPs Mum so not much time to fill in details. GP didn't give me a % of certainty they have basically said I can go ahead with the frozen cycle if I want to or ask for more investigations of the lump. Cannot do both at the same time. I have to take responsibility for the decision either way.

More investigations would mean seeing a consultant (no idea how long to wait for that) who would then decide whether a further scan or biopsy was needed, then wait for that, then wait for results, then consultant decide if further action needed. I really don't know but I guess it could take anything from a month to a year before starting the next cycle assuming everything turned out to be ok.

When I had a more suspicious problem (lost an ovary but no cancer found ) it delayed our first cycle by about 18 months which reminds me that that consultant is expecting to see me back at some point for "full pelvic clearance" as a precaution. The fertility sparing surgery was supposed to be temporary. Hmmm what does all this add up to I wonder.

Happy Sunday to everyone, hope the sun is shining where you are and fertile spring vibes are in the air.

Isabeller thats a tough one. Is the site of the lump where they gave the gonapeptyl injection? I think if it it were me and the signs were that it was caused by the injection, I would be going for the next frozen cycle asap. I understand very much how Dr's in todays "blame" culture, have to cover everyword they say. Its a really tough decision for you...I hope you can come to the right one for you soon.

gum...having a giggle at the "shagfest"...I hope you are both enjoying it and that you didn't develop thrush to spoil things.

irish yes the wedding is just a matter of weeks away. The dress I plan to wear is a strapless ivory one. The bust area is covered with tiny little pearls and it is gently fitted to the hips with a slight flare and a very small train to the back...I mean no more than just onto the ground really. It has some dust marks to the bottom which I am struggling to get rid of despite soaking it in stain remover...raaa. I may take it for a steam press and then have a good look to see how noticable the marks are. At the end of the day I could make those marks just going from the car to the guildhall.
morien I hope the antibiotics have done the trick and you are recovering.Tonsillitis is vile...I've only had it once but remember it well
I had a quiet weekend with DP home. I've been full of a headcold which started on Friday (I seem to be permanently suffering from one thing or another lately gah) so we havent really been too energetic. We did discuss the move though and DP seems to think that as long as we can secure a house it could be as early as July......eeeeeek.
For some strange reason this morning I decided to switch on my cbfm. Its cd 6 for me,and of course I can only set it to day 5 but hey its only a day out. It will be interesting to see if it picks up any highs or hopefullypeaks for me this cycle. I'm finding myself more and more despondent regarding ttc. My body just refuses to play. I remember being quietly impressed that I ovulated (without meds) just 21 days post mc but sad that I have had nothing since. Only time will tell...sadly time is something I/we have precious little of.

Hello everybody..sorry if I don't name check..a quick visit on the thread while DD is having a nap..I have been busy dealing with her tantrums ..she is 20 moths and switch from adorable to possessed by demons, the latter lucky for not too long but it still exhaust me a little (and that's when I think ok we may stop with just one..but it doesn't last much either..).AF due today or tomorrow, many AF symptoms but still hoping..yesterday I did a test but it was unreliable (BFN but no control line..),mmh still better than a reliable BFN.right?. gum so your dad is Italian, where from? Do you know any Italian or have you ever come here in Italy?
Isabeller As I told you my lump was probably due to drugs too, however Dr advised to have a biopsy and had a response within 2-3 weeks but that was in Italy..could you have that out of nhs at affordable cost?

Hello everybody..sorry if I don't name check..a quick visit on the thread while DD is having a nap..I have been busy dealing with her tantrums ..she is 20 moths and switch from adorable to possessed by demons, the latter lucky for not too long but it still exhaust me a little (and that's when I think ok we may stop with just one..but it doesn't last much either..).AF due today or tomorrow, many AF symptoms but still hoping..yesterday I did a test but it was unreliable (BFN but no control line..),mmh still better than a reliable BFN.right?. gum so your dad is Italian, where from? Do you know any Italian or have you ever come here in Italy?
Isabeller As I told you my lump was probably due to drugs too, however Dr advised to have a biopsy and had a response within 2-3 weeks but that was in Italy..could you have that out of nhs at affordable cost?

Sorry posted twice

CaliBee your dress sounds gorgeous! I hope we get to see some photos. I wouldn't worry too much about a few pale marks on the train,as you say it could have happened on the day anyway,apart from you who's to know. Have you decided how you're going to wear your hair? Things are moving quickly if you might be going to NI by July.Whereabouts in NI will you be living?
Sorry you're feeling down at the moment,this ttc business is difficult and heart breaking at times. However Clomid worked really well for you before and could again! If you're living with DP from July and together every day it also improves your chances, timing will be so much easier. I'm rooting for that honeymoon baby!
Isabeller I can see you wouldn't want to have to wait 18mths before having your ivf. Is there anyway of finding out how soon the consultant appointment would be? If it's a long way off could you pay for a private consultant appointment for further advice,you might be able to make a more informed decision ? You wouldn't necessarily need to have further treatment privately but it might speed things up, and make it easier to decide.
mozarellamummy when are you going to test again? Hope AF stays away!

Thankyou irish....thats what I love about all of the ladies on here, we are all in it together.
I'm having my hair kind of up on the top with lots of tumbling curls and waves at the back. I may even see if I can get some flower pins to randomly set amongst the waves. We will be moving to County Down right on the coast...a little rural I've heard. I have visited Ireland a few times but only once went up to Northern Ireland. Unfortunately my friend and I got taken on rather a political tour of Belfast (rather than the twee tour of Titanic's birthplace we were expecting) and if I'm honest it was really quite disturbing. However I do remember the absolutely stunning countryside.

Calibee, I can see you living on the coast with a cute little bubba to keep you busy. Hang in there. Have faith in your body - it did it before and can do it again. I know how frustrating it can be. After my second miscarriage it took ages to get back on track again. And I was 44. There were times I thought I'd gone straight into menopause and my doctor even suggested there was a good chance I had. I remember feeling gutted when she called about my estrogen results and told me it was unlikely that I could ovulate. But the same month my progesterone results were very good and indicated I had...I hope your cold goes away, so you can get into the wedding preparations full steam. I love the sound of your hairstyle for the wedding.Sounds gorgeous.

That reminds me, I need a hair appointment. I've got that lovely look of silver flecking around my hairline. I wear my hair up most days at work, so it isn't a good look. I am not yet ready to have the salt-and-pepper-old-lady look. And we're going out for dinner on Saturday night (it's a work do, but at a posh French restaurant) so I should try for Saturday morning.

Mozzamama I hope AF stays away for you. Yes, my Dad emigrated to Australia when he was in his early 20's. He met my mum who was only 16 and married her the next year (she was pregnant with my brother and it was 1964). So I'm a half-cast . My parents took me to Italy when I was 8 years old and I actually remember a few things. Particularly Pompei, "Edenlandia"(?), The Colloseum and numerous Roman Ruins. He is from the south, a village near Napoli.

Sadly, I've not been back as an adult, and as much as I'd love to, I can't see it happening for some time - not until my kids are grown, my budget is way too tight to fly my family to Europe. My mum and dad go every two years, sometimes more often. Dad has the family house there. But he's over 70 now and I am not sure how much longer they will keep going back.

As for speaking Italian, I am ashamed that although I understand a little my ability to converse is limited. My younger sister, who has been 4 times to Italy, can speak it well. I learnt it at Uni and then later at night school, but still I am a miserable failure at it. I wish my parents spoke it at home, but my Dad didn't want us to be teased or bullied (as he was, terribly, when he came to Australia) so we spoke English at home.

Morien, how are you feeling?

Irishmammy, how is your family - are all the kids well?

Well, the "shagfest" continues. We are almost half way through, having done 3 days in a row, and both committed to doing it again tonight. However, I almost feel it is a waste of good sperm as I am CD11 and still showing 'low" on the CBFM. I did have a month there where I went from "low" straight to "peak", so perhaps that will happen? I did notice this morning that my cervix is high and softer, so I am gearing up for ovulation. I am taking cough syrup which is basically guaifenisin, to help with cervical mucus. I did it when I conceived my DS, and haven't tried it again. Maybe it will help, who knows? You take it three times a day for a few days in the run up to ovulation. IF you are going to try it, make sure you take the syrup that only has the guaifenisin as the active ingredient.Other ingredients can actually dry up mucus.

A big wave to everyone out there. I hope all is well. Drop in and say hi...