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The Elderberry Pavlovas are pimping everyday – a lovely thread for 30+ ladies TTC #1 (Thread 7)

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CatsCantFlyFast · 16/03/2013 14:42

Newbies very welcome provided they meet the entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 3+months, must have a special pot, NO instadiffers) and bring a bouquet of sausages when they join!

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ILoveMyCats · 21/03/2013 17:39

cherry, think you should defo get ref to gyn through your work insurance. Tell them you're no longer ttc as the amenorrhea is your priority. I only did that as the ttc had slipped out. Don't tell the insurer that you are. Ask your GP not to mention it on the referral as you see it as a gynea issue rather than a fertility concern. That's what I did and it worked. Yes the gyn will ask if you are ttc, as you are of an age where they might expect it. And I'm sure you can talk to them about ttc and whether they could do some tests that could be covered as gyn investigations rather than fertility. You just need to get through the door.

Thundercatsarego · 21/03/2013 18:15

Hello everyone!

Cd1 here. No surprise even though we dtd at the right time this month since learning about thyroid, do in a way I'm feeling positive because at least I know I'm regular again after mmc. Now the mission is to get bloods sorted so I not only get a bpf, but a whole healthy pregnancy with a healthy baby at the end of it.

Sorry about OH being late, frog. I really understand your frustration- doesnt help ease the pressure either.

bunny, cycle buddies again!

Am Envy at these cleaners. Would love to come home to a clean house!
cats sorry if this is a stupid question (i forget who's who sonetimes) but are you ttc with all those signs abound, or are you waiting til seeing gyn?

Frogcatcher · 21/03/2013 18:31

Ooh great news Cats you must be sooo pleased. Rather contrary to previously I'm really hoping that I get a neg OPK again now I've found out I'm likely to be home alone tonight.

Loving the cleaner excitement - I've been badgering DP for us to have one for a while & we have finally got one starting in April. Can't wait!

ILoveMyCats · 21/03/2013 18:32

I am ttc, just not telling health insurance. Going to dtd later after gyn in case of examination. Hee hee! In a lot of ways, I don't care if we don't conceive this cycle, would just love it if this means that the cycle is coming to an end.

BoodleLovesPot · 21/03/2013 18:42

Ooooh...I'm getting cleaner envy too, Thunder! Sorry AF has got you too, but also pleased for your returning regularity! Smile

Merks, hope you are alright today. I have been thinking of you. If things aren't 'sticking' this month, get on here and rant/moan/wail as much as you see fit - we all need to do it from time to time, and you will certainly have justification. In other news, how is the job going? I hope it's OK.

Oooooh, Cats great news about the EWCM and positive OPK! I hope this means your cycle is sorting itself out a bit.

Barking - Appointment: 10.04.13 Grin Pretty close to yours, no?

barkingtreefrog · 21/03/2013 18:52

Ooooo, brilliant news Boodle !!!!! Grin.
Yep, mine is the following week!! Smile

SidneyBristow · 21/03/2013 19:05

Yay Boodle! And you didn't even have to call and get shouty!

BoodleLovesPot · 21/03/2013 19:21

I know! I'm glad about that, Sidney, I'm not very confrontational! Had to actually psyche myself up to ring doctors to request copies of past blood tests today. I'm a wimp!

barkingtreefrog · 21/03/2013 19:35

I'm expecting a full account of everything they ask and everything they say about your LP boodle !!!

Tallyra · 21/03/2013 19:56

Yay barking and yay boodle!! Both brilliant news!!!!!

happylass · 21/03/2013 19:57

Woohoo for Boodle at finally getting your appointment!
Sorry to all those who have been visited by horrible AF Sad
Cd4 here so nothing to report. Finish school tomorrow though for two whole weeks and heading straight to Switzerland for freebie with DPs work Grin then back for a few days and off again to West Wales for mini break with DP. So at least I'll be nice and chilled when shag week comes around this time!

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CatsCantFlyFast · 21/03/2013 20:07

Evening all. I was just diving on to say hello before rushing off to startsubmit an assignment due at midnight but have just realised assignment was actually due at lunchtime today so have fucked up and am not going to rectify that this evening so will be sticking around here instead and reading back to play catch up!
Spotting has turned into the period from hell, stupidly heavy (not normal for me)...just counting down the days until it's done now. I hate this bit as i've got 16 days until O (stupid long cycles) and saying that my BFP is due on the 22nd April sounds such a loooooong time away! However appreciate many of you with short cycles and LP's would kill for that so won't moan too much. First week back at work after so long has been a killer, shattered and working all hours and looking forward to sleeping all weekend, however it has been helpful to take my mind off things. Am feeling a bit brighter today, surprised myself by how hard it all hit me (as i'm known for being a bit of a machine and not particularly emotional) but DH has been simply amazing. May take out final bit of anger and sadness on the stupid pregnancy book which is mocking me from the coffee table; if it snows this weekend I may just have to light a nice fire and burn it page by page! However am struggling to throw out my positive pregnancy tests, tucked them away in a drawer but can't bring myself to consign them to the bin. I'm turning soft in my old age!
Anyway, back in a bit to actually contribute to the thread as opposed to just charting my moans life for you all Grin

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barkingtreefrog · 21/03/2013 20:39

Sounding even more like a chemical pg then, so fx it does indeed mean you'll be super fertile this cycle Smile.
I've got period pain and am weighing up whether to go to the pub tonight (thirsty Thursday, would be rude not to). Given I'm not drinking anyway might just be lazy and drive.

Pipbin · 21/03/2013 21:07

Off for Easter already Happy? We've got another week. Which is nice because it means Easter weekend is at the beginning, not middle.
Hopefully we'll be moving house at some point in the holiday.

No news here. 8dpo and all is well.

happylass · 21/03/2013 21:15

Yes Pip our hols are ridiculously early this year, only been 5 weeks since half term! Not complaining though as don't mind a longer summer term, teach secondary so not long before my exam classes leave Grin

Tallyra · 21/03/2013 21:24

Yes, Im looking forward to easter hols too. we have until next Thursday at school, although prizeday is Thurs, so we'll be off midday. And tomorrow I'm taking some year 8+9s to Eurotunnel to drive a train, so that should be much fun!

Pipbin · 21/03/2013 21:27

Drive a train in the euro tunnel! So exciting.
My secondary colleagues, you have my utmost respect. They couldn't pay me enough money to teach there.
Reception will do me nicely.

Frogcatcher · 21/03/2013 21:39

Anyone watching a programme called Home Delivery? It's like I'm punishing myself by watching all these women giving birth at home.

cherrycoconut · 21/03/2013 21:47

Cats that's fab, sounds like you're on a roll! Thx for all the tips too I'm really interested to see what my apt tomorrow brings. A clue about what's up would be a start and definitely going to push for referral. Do you have a date yet for your gyn apt?

Great news on your apts too Barking and Boodle feels like lots of activity going on to get us those BFP's! Merkin I'm gutted for you love but sounds like you can take lots of positives and look forward to being super fertile to boot fingers crossed!

Well jealous of all you peeps who have cleaners and therefore must have real life proper houses to invite someone into- ergo aren't living in a building site. We must be pretty damn close to living the Grand mediocre Designs dream, rennovating a small terraced house. The dust alone would scare anyone let alone the remenant 70's wallpaper. Please please let me qualify for the Kevin fertility method!

Bunnygirlie · 21/03/2013 21:47

Hellooooooooo

Just got in, went out after work, had a few glasses of wine as so pissed off that AF looks like she is on her way grrrrrrrr

Yay barking and boodle glad you have appointments! I am seeing docs on weds ref my blood test results Hmm but scared...

cherrycoconut · 21/03/2013 21:50

Ooh much fun Tally small small amount jealous until I remembered it's in a teaching capacity and I could never ever do your job! Also sounds mucho far away as I'm a northerner!

Tallyra · 21/03/2013 21:52

Nope. We are currently watching a Got To Dance marathon. Feel good crying ahoy!!!

cherrycoconut · 21/03/2013 21:54

Frog any good? I saw it on the listings but as DP won't watch any birthing programmes I let it go! I still have 2 OBEMs in the can waiting for some non existent indulgent sofa time to myself. Whenever the hell that might be!

cherrycoconut · 21/03/2013 21:58

Good luck for Wed. What bloods did you have Bunny?

I've been weak v stressed from stupid job and have had a glass of wine on the go every night this week. My bad especially as I'm trying to encourage DP to drink less. Ho hum.

Tallyra · 21/03/2013 22:02

Its just in a supervisory capacity as I'm a technician not a teacher. I thought about training then realised I couldn't cope with the mean kids - the ones I'm taking tomorrow are nice ones that haven found the teen sulk yet!