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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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Thundercatsarego · 25/03/2013 20:39

I knew it would work!

Hey buddy. Sports bra- genius. Yeah totally get onto the specialist about thyroid. My doc is quite young and even said that I probably knew more than her after all the reading I'd done. So she agrees 0.5-2 is where I need to be. You need to get yourself down here!

Good re ov approaching. Better switch that shimmy into a seductive wiggle

barkingtreefrog · 25/03/2013 20:42

Oo, formatting and typing went a little AWOL there! Just discovered the mumsnet app and trying it out for the first time Shock .

In other news my dog has the stinkiest farts. Ever. Struggling to breathe.

Thundercatsarego · 25/03/2013 20:42

Am in awe, barking. Just checked out your photos in case said hats are up there but alas just charts that I don't have a clue about they sound fantastic. Are you consistently head-to-toe wearing your own knitwear?

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 20:42

puts on Lycra dance costume from when I was ten and joins in whilst shielding my eyes from stray bits of thunder.
I'm still waiting to hear about any chance of an appt with the Mac specialist so am snuggling on the comfy sofa of pity watching ncis with the dog. anyone doing anything interesting?

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 20:43

mc specialist...

Thundercatsarego · 25/03/2013 20:45

You want to shield more than your eyes, tall, these wobbly bits could do some serious damage... I guess there are a few appointments coming up- here's to some positive news. We need it eh?

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 20:47

there's a mn app?? iPhone or android?

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 20:52

found it. with easy access to Envy Angry Blush Wink Confused Biscuit !!!

BoodleBonnetParade · 25/03/2013 20:54

Oh my god. How stupid is my DH, seriously?! Having said the other day that I thought he was starting to understand how difficult it is for me to hear of PG news, he's just come out with the immortal words 'Oh, did I tell you? X is pregnant.' Now, to clarify, I barely know X at all; it's a friend of a friend kind of thing. HOWEVER, I just don't want to hear about pregnancy, full stop! Even worse, we've got visitors round and he brought it up in front of them. RAAAAARGH!

Thundercatsarego · 25/03/2013 20:54

Is the app still a bit tricky in that when you're writing messages you can't see the rest of the thread?

Thundercatsarego · 25/03/2013 20:55

Bollocks, boodle that is stoopid

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 20:57

yes, the thread disappears when you type. not sure if I like it yet.

Hugs boodle
the friend I found out about last week just randomly inserted the fact of her pg into the muddle of a fb status update about what a crap day she's had. I was very tempted to respond sarcastically.

BoodleBonnetParade · 25/03/2013 20:57

He's an arse extarordinaire, and I will tell him so after our guests leave and maybe also after getting tonight's DTD out of the way!

CatsCantFlyFast · 25/03/2013 21:23

Hey all, multiple posts while I catch up and throw my thoughts into the mix!
Tally, don't worry about temp pre O, the only significant temp change to worry about is the rise post O. Pre then it can and prob will dance around a bit
Sid your OPK not showing the same as CBFM could be due to a couple of things. Remember CBFM uses 2 hormones (I believe) whereas OPK is just one. You could have a v short surge which you have missed on your OPK's (suggest testing 2 to 3 times a day with OPK during high/peak times next month to rule this in/out) or there is the potential the OPK is right (follies grew but no actual O yet) or OPKs are wrong. Could you ask for a day 21 to confirm O?

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CatsCantFlyFast · 25/03/2013 21:24

sid no to letting pee cool to room temp

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BoodleBonnetParade · 25/03/2013 21:28

Oh yes, forgot Sid's question; it's a 'no' from me too...can't be bothered to sit around waiting for a cup of pee to cool down! Especially not when I PIMP at work! I've not had a problem getting positives by testing a pot of hot urine! Wink

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 21:28

I could never wait that long!!! I really don't like peeing anywhere but the loo. it was really disturbing in hospital when I was told to pee in a pot and leave it there for the nurses to test for ketones.

CatsCantFlyFast · 25/03/2013 21:31

Yes the app is the cause of my multiple posts in a row habit as I can't remember what everyone said so I post in stages!
cherry hoping you're ok and today went better than you hoped. We are here and I have brought a spare onsie, woolly socks and wine. Sure others will donate a nifty knitted hat, cupcakes etc and everyone has plenty of hugs and sympathy if needed
In my world I am still years 2 weeks from O so nothing doing. Especially not as I'm particularly hairy and have no time to do anything about it as work is hell. How I long for my lazy days on the sofa!!

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CatsCantFlyFast · 25/03/2013 21:32

tally I suspect I have been pimping for so long now that my bladder may develop a mind of its own when faced with a GU pot or similar! I reckon i could pee into any container under pressure!! Note to self to avoid that aisle in the supermarket...

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Tallyra · 25/03/2013 21:32

I'll make a special elderberry quilt that is big enough for everyone to snuggle under...

barkingtreefrog · 25/03/2013 21:33

Tallyra I'm also watching ncis! Biggest bugbear on this app is that unlike most things now it doesn't automatically capitalise the start of a sentence and I'm too used to ot being done for me!

boodle that was a horrible thing to do but I'm betting he hasn't twigged he's actually said anything he might have thought better of. I know my DP would be clueless, despite me clearly spelling out that I just don't need to know about anyone's pg whoever they are Angry .

thunder have had yet another problem, just ran out of wool on current hat so have had to order more. Trouble is, another 6 balls dropped into the shopping cart. Oops.

cherrycoconut · 25/03/2013 21:35

I'm so touched by all your messages, thanks guys, it means a lot Thanks

This is going to be a bit of a looong me me me update, sorry. Makes me feel embarrassingly self concious but it really helps to write it all down and you did ask :) I'm glad to report to feeling a bit more chipper after a hard couple of days. I saw the loveliest consultant today in contrast to hardcore GP who really knocked the wind out of me. Grrr to Gestapo like GP's- that lady could properly do some work on her delivery.

Well, onwards and upwards. I was rather taken aback by getting dildo cammed straight off at my apt tonight Shock but no messing and all that. The good news is everything looks healthy, just my endometrium is thin - ie not about to bleed anytime soon and my ovaries are both very quiet.

Dr basically said there are lots of things that may cause this and it could still be temporary or pre, though the very high FSH does lend itself to a diagnosis of ovarian failure and being post menopause. But she was really clear that whatever happens I still have a healthy uterus and therefore options which was amazingly reassuring to hear.

So, more bloods to try and find out where we are in the whole broken ovary saga and the cause - FSH, LH, prolactin, thyroid, DHEA? to name but a few and a chromosome test. Diagnosis is important for treatment as I'll need some sort of HRT to balance what's missing which feels a bit weird event to write...

At the same time DH is booked in for his jizz test next week and now he's in the system, Gestapo GP will make us an apt at the fertility clinic. The everos efficient consultant I saw today is therefore making me a next apt with a doctor who works in both the NHS fertility clinic and the private hospital. Like you Cats (nice name change by the way) some of the investigations for infertility can be covered by the amenorrhoea which will help us get going faster.

So, all happening fast and furious. It feels good to be in the system and progressing things now that it feels like every day counts. A lot can happen in a bloody week hey but at least there's still hope of some kind, whatever that might end up looking like.

Congrats if you made it thus far. I've hogged the thread far too long so will hop to claim that onesie and wine thanks Merkin. Crap, this emotional turmoil is exhausting.

Pipbin · 25/03/2013 21:38

Hi Merkin how are you getting on?

Any sign of Cherry yet?

Barking You would have been proud of me today with all your knittingness, I saw the picture of a work colleagues new born and my first thought was 'nice knitted blanket'.

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 21:40

Hey cherry. great news that you found a nicer person to deal with! Wine Wine Wine
Good luck and FCC that the tests come up with something not to difficult to treat xxxxx

Tallyra · 25/03/2013 21:42

barkunf are you sure 6 balls are enough for whatever you are going to do? don't want to run out of that one too!!