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The Elderberry Pavlovas, sausage bouquets, one giant sofa and the Gü pots of destiny! (thread 9)

993 replies

Bunnygirlie · 21/04/2013 22:56

Come on ladies, this is the one! Time for some BFPs!

The smallprint- Berries have a strict entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 3+months, must have a special pot, NO instadiffers)

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BlindKitty · 12/05/2013 10:34

scone it's a sky Atlantic series but you can rip it off the net. It's a medieval fantasy but FULL of sex! Think dragons, knights, evil kings etc etc. I know tmi coming but it's massively helping with the baby sex drive!!!

cate thanks for the dance but you might need to bust some better moves as the sun is far from out!

So today, given shit weather, decided to go for a nice relaxing massage (£4 and excellent) and then ruined it all by going for a Burger King followed by ordering a Thai rum and coke which worked out so much cheaper if I bought a bottle oops

BlindKitty · 12/05/2013 11:02

Oh and speaking of special pots earlier, just remembered I've left mine..full as didn't have any normal testers (until just bought some). Praying the maid won't find it..... Blush

GooseyD · 12/05/2013 11:16

Grin Sure she's seen worse!

BlindKitty · 12/05/2013 11:34

You know, a pregnant traveller has just walked in .. can't even escape em here!

Trying to convince my friend to joking mn. The elderberry pavlovas need an invite tab! She's really struggling atm but think I'm only doing better because of you guys xxxx

MrsB00Mbastic · 12/05/2013 13:44

Get her in here Kitty! I find it so much easier now than struggling on my own.. and flipping travellers have no business running round being pregnant! Get out!

Tally oooh you rebel you! I do love the smell of weed - takes me right back!

Charming you and I must be ridiculously long cycle buddies. I'm on day 34ish here I think, there was no sign of ovulation at scan yesterday so I'm settling in for the long im patient wait. Hopefully if AF hasn't arrived by June the doc will give me some progesterone to bump her along as I need to start period in time to get hycosy done before gynae clinic!

Frog no need for twee bump pictures. Where is Kitty's cat when you need it?

Cate555 · 12/05/2013 15:51

Tally too funny with the weed. Maybe we should all take it put,I might trick my 38 yr old body into thinking its only 28 or younger.

Charming and Boom have you tried taking vitB6? I've been reading up on it started yesterday which was CD1 for me. Supposed to help regulate the hormones and make the cycle more like 28 days

BlindKitty · 12/05/2013 16:32

boom I've tried to convince her but she's having none of it! She's been on before and got put off with all the baby dust stuff (completely understandably).

Imagine travelling with a bump. I'd b worried sick but then I will prob wrap mine in cotton wool when I finally get one

Afraid the cat is still with the instadiffer. She reckons the cat lives her more now she's pregnant, what a traitor!!! Should point out that do live my friend to bits am just mildly extremely jealous Envy

MrsB00Mbastic · 12/05/2013 16:34

I always thought B6 was for lengthening luteal phase Cate? Although feel free to correct me if I'm wrong Hmm..I don't want to lengthen anything if I can help it ha! I take a B complex anyway on acupuncturist's advice along with various other pills and potions - for all the good it's done me!

far more tempted to smoke loads of weed and see if that has any cycle-calming properties...or womb-untwisting properties for that matter

MrsB00Mbastic · 12/05/2013 16:38

Oh sorry kitty, crossed with you. Promise her we will never make reference to baby dust or any other such ridiculous cutesy-pie bollocks rubbish. If she can stretch to accepting virtual sausage-wanging she should give us a go!

My bump will not be allowed to leave the house when I have one. Until it's 18 at least.

Cate555 · 12/05/2013 17:20

boom yes think main function is to lengthen LP but people were saying ovulation came a lot earlier with B6 - that's what I'm hoping for as it currently around CD19/20 for me. Anyway i'm taking vitB complex at the moment too which only has 1.4mg of B6 and I think it should really be 50 or 100mg to make any difference.

Tallyra · 12/05/2013 17:31

I'm home. and am feeling nice and mellow. Wink

With all this B6 talk, I'm wondering if that might be my problem with the early AF. I've been taking it in case I get duffed, its supposed to help delay the hg. I usually have a 31/32 day cycle, and this one was 29.....

CharmingCats · 12/05/2013 18:41

I've been wondering about supplements like B6 and vitex, but didn't want to start taking anything unsupervised in case it made things worse.
I'm not seeing a fertility consultant yet, as that wouldn't be covered by my insurance and the initial problem was the lack of period for 3 months, so got a referral to a gynaecologist. He mentioned taking medication to kick start ovulation, which I assume is Clomid. He wanted to see what happened between April and July first in case things settled down on their own. I think he's a bit cautious in case of over-stimulating the ovaries.

I'm seeing the reflexologist for the first time tomorrow, so will ask about supplements. She is also a homoeopath and nutritionist and offers a package to ttc-ers. Can't hurt.
I don't know what will happen once I run out of health insurance and whether I can switch to NHS. I may be able to see the same consultant, but it may be different as it's not fc.
glad to have a long cycle buddy boom. Sorry to hear about the new finding on the scan yesterday. Really hope it's something that can be managed for you. I think they should just give you the PCOS diagnosis. Would relevant treatment do you any harm if it turned out that you didn't have it? Probably not.
Feeling very low after the family visit today. started looking at adoption websites as I don't know if I have the courage for IVF and more waiting.
Enjoy the evening!

Bunnygirlie · 12/05/2013 20:02

Evening all, how's tricks?

Hugs cats sorry you are feeling low

Blood test for me tomorrow, not sure what I am hoping results are, last two showed low progesterone levels. Guess I will go and speak to doc and see what she says. Dud anybody else have low levels?

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BoodIeBee · 12/05/2013 20:27

Charming, sorry you are feeling down today - I'm not surprised though, having to spend the day with a preggo. You'll feel better tomorrow and if not, both my cats have joined the carpet-chunder club so they are on standby to go and vom on the floor just next to her bed where she will put her feet first thing in the morning.

Bunny - I don't officially have low progesterone levels yet, but I am pretty sure that I will have when I can track down last month's test results. I finally had bloods done on the 'proper' day last month (i.e. 7 days pre-AF, rather than CD21) but FF never gave me crosshairs, so I may not have Ov'ed at all.

Tally! you bloody stoner What a great find!

happylass · 12/05/2013 20:45

Bunny did they tell you what your progesterone level actually is? And are you sure you got the test done at the right time? ie 7 dpo?

Bunnygirlie · 12/05/2013 21:34

Evening happy and boodle nice to see you on the sofa tonight.

Well I have had bloods on day 24, 20 and now trying day 21. Who knows if this will be right lol

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happylass · 12/05/2013 21:42

Evening Bunny! Do you know when you OV? My progesterone was 47. Think the doc says anything over 15 suggests you've probably OVd but they like a level of 30 to be certain that its taken place.

BoodIeBee · 12/05/2013 21:45

Yeeeaaaaah...should be doing work, hence my appearance here.

My progesterone tests to date have been 'borderline' (29.4, which they decided to round up to 30, so it was 'normal', but let's not get me started on rounding...). I hope these ones are right for you this time!!!

MrsB00Mbastic · 12/05/2013 22:37

Hey up berries!

I'm last minute cramming for an exam I should have revised for last week. Someone distract me, I'm bored out of my mind! Should go to bed and continue in the morning before exam, but that would be too easy...

My progesterone was 21 the first time and something ridiculous like 2 the second time Bunny. But that just tells me that the doc doesn't know what the chuff she's up to..! Apparently it was low last time as well but I didn't ask what it was, so I'll find out in a month or so I should imagine..

CharmingCats · 12/05/2013 22:41

Hmmmm.....why is it that doctors seem to make things harder? This 28 day cycle malarkey is archaic, if you think about it. There cannot be that many women that have a regular 28 day cycle every month, surely. So why base everything, including dating a pg around it?
Feeling better for a long walk and a Swedish crime drama.

CharmingCats · 12/05/2013 22:42

Hey boom! Get revising! Wanna make sure you pass so we can see you on obem!

barkingtreefrog · 12/05/2013 22:51

Back home and knackered! Busy weekend. Anyway, before I fall asleep I'm on the laptop and can finally catch up as I've only been on here via the app for ages, so always forget what I want to say while I'm typing and you can't check until you've posted! So apologies in advance if this ends up a long one... Everyone comfy on the sofa?!

Boom & Yorkie I was not born in Yorkshire but I went to Uni in Yorkshire and have lived in one part or another of it since then, other than brief stint in London with an ex (lasted 19 months, hated it). Love Yorkshire, wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Unfortunately DP does. Namely Spain. Or New Zealand. Or Australia. It's an ongoing discussion....

Yorkie did you get any insensitive ttc questions yesterday?

Boom are you feeling any better about your post-dildoscan worries? It's very hard to keep off Dr Google, and even when you know something can be treated/managed it doesn't make it any better that there's yet another thing to think about.

Cate definitely go back to your doctor. How long have you been ttc? Sorry, there's a list somewhere I know but it's too far back.... When you say 'around' 10 days does that mean you're not sure when you ovulated, or that your luteal phase is an average of 10 days? Just curious, mine is usually 8 days, but very occasionally 9 or once it was 10. I tried VitB6 to lengthen my LP this cycle but I wasn't very good at remembering to take it every day. Might try again when I get to day 1, AF due any day now.... However, I don't want to shorten the next cycle as it'll mean I get to the FC in June annoyingly a few days into my cycle, so might not...

Merkin hope you had a good hols! Any sunshine? Bring any back with you? I went mountain biking in the rain today...

Goosey Sweeties!!! Sounds like she doesn't know what she's talking about - why would there be a luteal phase defect if there wasn't a problem with it? Seems to be recognised a lot more in America, most of the internet stuff comes from there. I realise that 'luteal phase defect' can be more than just a short luteal phase, but it's difficult to believe an egg can implant and grow if the womb is already shedding the lining it is trying to snuggle in?!?! Anyway, fx the sweeties sort it out - amazing that you're already on the waiting list for IVF as a back up, sounds like they're getting you sorted Smile
I doubt I could get an earlier appointment, I was really chuffed to get one in June rather than July!! And I'm booked in for the dildoscan before the appointment anyway, they want the results of both. I'm just keeping fx I get a couple of longer cycles. Not what I'd usually be hoping for!

Scone Boo to fb scan announcements Angry

Bunny SiL is a big girl, and I dealt with the bump last week by telling myself she really should lose weight as she's noticeably bigger.... re the bloods - sounds like you just need to talk to someone who actually knows what they are talking about Confused

Kitty really hope the weather sorts itself out soon, if it's any consolation it rained all weekend in Wales and the forecast for this week is rain and more rain...

Cats how are you feeling now? I was looking at adoption sites and not wanting to go down the IVF route as it just seems like so much hope then bitter disappointment, but on the other hand if they offered it I don't think I could turn down the chance to get pg, even if it's a small one. It's a tricky one. Confused

And that's me done and off to sleep, about an hour after I promised myself!!

Night night berries!!

MrsB00Mbastic · 12/05/2013 23:02

Ok ok charming, I'm getting on with it. Too tired to concentrate anyway really so it's a half-hearted effort, I'm giving up in a mo!

Barking hope you had a lovely if soggy time in the Valleys. Good to have another honorary Yorkshire lass amongst us! My DH is the same, would up sticks for anywhere with palm trees if I would let him. Men...

Feeling a bit better about my fucked up slightly misshapen uterus. Nothing I can do about it anyway. I don't think I'm really worried that it'll stop me getting chegs - I think in a weird way I'm upset because it means if when I do get diffed, I'll probably be high risk and I'm one of those hippy dippy ones who would want a home birth etc. So I think I was annoyed at the prospect of possibly having no option but consultant management/section. Ridiculous trivia to be worrying about, when all I really want is a baby and it shouldn't matter in the slightest how I get it - but there you go, inner workings of my mind for you!

Bunnygirlie · 12/05/2013 23:18

happy last few months I haven't had a positive opk so don't know if I have ov! Last week I had 2 days with+opk so maybe I did this month, who knows!

boodle and boom doctor hasn't given me any numbers yet, I am going to see her when I get back from holiday and see what results say and will ask!

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happylass · 12/05/2013 23:29

Fingers crossed you get some answers this month then Bunny!
Got a GP appointment myself this week to hopefully get things moving. Shag week just starting in the happy household but DP away for the night on Friday and due to OV on Saturday. Bloody law of sod - humph!!
Night Berries