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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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Bunnygirlie · 02/04/2013 19:31

Oh gawd frog that would unbearable, a pregnant child in the family would drive me insane! I'm not surprised you stomped your feet!
happy glad I'm not the only one who loses the plot now and again, once I have gotten over the AF upset I'm usually fine but occasionally I just wanna scream and shout at how unfair it is!
Oh cats hope it isn't AF!
merk good to see you back, you ok?

barkingtreefrog · 02/04/2013 20:10

cats please rant away about your teacher, get it all out Grin . At least if it is AF you might be back on track with your cycles?

merkin Hello! You ok?

frog that sounds unbearable Angry . I hate it when pg women don't seem bothered about it at all and don't take full care Sad .

barkingtreefrog · 02/04/2013 20:15

Oh, and happy, you're not alone with the fine one minute psycho a bit upset the next. Although I do seem a bit calmer at the moment. Don't know if it's the break from charting and PIMPing this cycle, so I'm not analysing it quite as much, or the fc appointment in 15 days so I'm just focused on that.

Boodle when you've made your list of questions would you mind sharing? I just know I'm going to walk out of that appointment and realise there was something I wish I'd asked!!

Bunnygirlie · 02/04/2013 20:35

I have lost track of who is where on this old hideous fertility journey, may I suggest a list? Come on, admit it, you luvs a list [buwink]

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.

happylass · 02/04/2013 20:49

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!

SidneyBristow · 02/04/2013 21:06

Hey berries,
Slowly recovering from my Easter drinkfest. Why oh why! Sorry you fell into that trap too Frog. It's hard keeping envy under wraps, isn't it. How do you forget notes for a dr's appointment?? That would've sent me over the edge too.
Bunny I have days where I'm wildly excited about TTC, feel like every AF arrival just means that 'my baby' couldn't have been created by whatever egg/sperms that were in play last month, etc. Then I have days like today, where I've run after SKs all day, and have seen a million cute Easter outfitted friends'/relatives' kids on FB, and feel blue. It is awful. How anyone could get through this without feeling bad about it at least some of the time, is beyond me. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Tallyra · 02/04/2013 21:07

Please could you add me as I'm on my phone and can't copy/paste?
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.Angry

SidneyBristow · 02/04/2013 21:11

Sorry should've quoted Happy about the up/down stuff.

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out

happylass · 02/04/2013 21:15

Adding Tally....

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.

barkingtreefrog · 02/04/2013 21:18

Hmm. The app won't let me copy and paste either. Sorry.

Barkingtreefrog cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.

barkingtreefrog · 02/04/2013 21:19

Oops, and I'm 33, forgot that bit Blush .

happylass · 02/04/2013 21:25

Adding Barking....

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.

Bunnygirlie · 02/04/2013 21:43

Yay I love a list Smile

sid you were right first time, I was the first one to whine about being up one minute and down the next, horrid isn't it. Sorry you're having a blue day too! I have felt find the past few days and then last night all I could think about is why didn't it work last month, why couldn't I have a baby this year, why can't I be a mum before I am 34 [busad] crazy innit!

cherrycoconut · 02/04/2013 22:38

Hi folks am back from darkest Wales - wind blown but somewhat refreshed for a good bit of sea air

bunny and Sid this whole thing is such an emotional journey wrapped up in expectation and pressure from so many sides not to mention hormones I defy anyone not to feel up and down about it. Hang in there both.

Cats am really hoping this is AF for you... If you're not upduffed of course. A cycle is a really good start, let's face it.

Yay Barking glad to hear your FC apt is coming up this month. Here's to some answers for you both.

In our news, I'm signed off work for a few days and feeling much more together for a bit of breathing space. Getting away was just what we needed to loosen the stress grip we were both in and blow some cobwebs out. Feeling a bit of acceptance for where we're at and a bit stronger to deal with whatever challenges that brings.

Stuff is moving on; DP had his jizz test today, I'm being referred for some councilling, waiting for apts for blood test results and fertility clinic now.

Hmmm, a new list though. I'm still here, just but not sure how to answer this one just yet...

Pipbin · 02/04/2013 22:42

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.
Pipbin, 38 (next week), cycle 19, blocked tubes, waiting for IVF but hoping for a miracle, AF due 28th April

cherrycoconut · 02/04/2013 22:45

OK try:

Cherrycoconut, 33, married, TTC August 2012. Somewhere on spectrum of prem ovarian failure; awaiting diagnosis and FC apt, looking for permission to hope.

cherrycoconut · 02/04/2013 22:46

Please could someone add me?! Cheers

Bunnygirlie · 02/04/2013 23:04

cherry just realised that a list may be a little insensitive to your situation, so sorry, hope you realise that we're here for you! Glad your time away was beneficial (hugs)

cherrycoconut · 03/04/2013 07:29

Thanks Bunny it's fine, really don't apologise. Life must go on for all you lovely ladies too, no need to walk on eggshells unless you've eaten all the chocolate Smile

Bunnygirlie · 03/04/2013 08:23

cherry yep life does go on but I'm sure you and the rest of the berries are like me , to a certain extent life stands still till we get what we want, an iccle baby Sad

Frogcatcher · 03/04/2013 09:15

Good to see you cherry. I was just thinking about yesterday & how you were getting on - glad a bit of time & space is helping & that you are getting some professional help in all areas too.

Thanks everyone else for the feet-stomping support. It's times like that when my DP just doesn't get it & wonders why on earth I am jealous of a feckless teenage mother.

More feet-stomping today at Fertililty so-called Friend who moved my cross-hairs this morning from CD17 to CD15 thereby giving me one DTD in the 3 green days. This has therefore given me hope that the reason AF hasn't yet arrived is not due to late O & therefore slightly longer cycle but cos I'm upduffed. I had discounted that as a complete non-possibility when we hadn't had a sniff of a shag at the right time (& hence the irresponsible drinking). Fuckety fuck fuck. Why does it have to mess with my head again?!! I'm CD29 today & my last four cycles have been 29, 25, 27 & 31 days. I'm going to stay strong & refuse to early POAS as I've been here several times before. Damn unreliable cycle...

Frogcatcher · 03/04/2013 09:22

Oh & adding me & Cherry to the list:

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.
Pipbin, 38 (next week), cycle 19, blocked tubes, waiting for IVF but hoping for a miracle, AF due 28th April
Cherrycoconut, 33, married, TTC August 2012. Somewhere on spectrum of prem ovarian failure; awaiting diagnosis and FC apt, looking for permission to hope.
Frogcatcher, 36, TTC since Oct 2012, 1st cycle charting, BFP/AF due 3-5 April i.e. NOW so just put me out of my misery AF FFS

Frogcatcher · 03/04/2013 09:27

Sorry - just realised moaning about a cycle that varies by a few days each month is very insensitive to those still waiting for AF or with very long cycles. I am a self-centred frog I know Blush

happylass · 03/04/2013 09:38

Morning berries. Welcome back Cherry. I too am in deepest darkest Wales getting a bit of R & R. Where abouts were you? Last day today and the weather is absolutely glorious so off to walk the costal path. Have a good day all Smile

BombasticPeanut · 03/04/2013 09:43

Hi ladies, taking a break from yomping to pop in. With you all on alternately feeling excited/positive and grumping like a bear with sore ovaries. Went and pimped yesterday as now cd40 and I wanted to get squiffy thought it was a possibility. BFN Sad no surprises but still spent last night crying into my pillow. Ah well, at least I got a sympathy shag this morning Grin

Can't copy and paste on phone but if anyone wants to do it for me here's my entry for the berry directory!

BombasticPeanut, 31, married, TTC since May 2012, MMC in Aug, cycle anywhere between 1 week and 3 months gaaaaah AF you tricky cow. Waiting for FC appt in Aug.

Right, off to get the dog muddy. frog quietly crossing fingers for you!