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We swear! We have to start a new thread every week! But we are the most gorgeous bunch of ladies ever and will do anything to get a baybee in our tumtum.

Get nattering.....

Woohoo Motor! Must be a relief seeing it in words!

Tonight Tame we shall mostly be having baked potatoes witha little bit of Tuna mayo. May push the boat out and have a little bit of rocket on the side with a drizzle of balsamic how continental of me What risotto are you delighting in? I love making risotto. So therapeutic. But in this hear, don't think I could be arsed to stir it though it would clear the blackheads out, extra seasoning

I'm ok Motor apart from tiredness and so bloated this evening and don't even get me started on the wind, people of Essex have definitely felt a breeze today

Wish what a nightmare. Well done you for rising above it god, I sound like my mother

Motor should we hold up hands and sing kumbaya??!!

wish that mate of yours wants getting rid of. You dont need the negativity or worry x

motor I don't like digi tests but they are perfect for comparing rises as the weeks go by. Just dont take them as gospel!!

twink good luck with the trigger! Be sure to let us know how many eggs. I love a bumper crop cos im not very good at them!

love this crossy out thingy

If it makes you feel better Wifey the potatoes were amazing. Really crispy skins. Like spud porn. And you cannot beat king Edwards for roasties can you?!

How was your risotto Tame?

We had tuna mayo plus salad too but I raise your baked spud with the wonder that is the baked sweet spud. Gosh we're wild in Hertfordshire!!

Sorry to hear it's been a bit of a stormy fred today - this shit surely knows how to rile us up. Please just let's remember that we all have our personal decisions and choices to make and they are the right decisions for us only. We should not feel the need to be pressured or indeed to pressure others but to remember that this place is for us to vent, support and be supported as well as rip the piss out of each other for our silliness, bitch and moan about famous divs who just plain annoy us and discuss in depth the never ending wonders of our culinary genius

Oi-potato heads! I've had lemon sole with new potatoes & garden veg (not mine, Waitrose ). I've also discovered a 'full bodied merlot' grape juice. It honestly looks like I'm drinking a lovely .
tame I luuurve risotto. Mmmmm

A lot has happened since I last checked the thread. I hope everyone is ok. I know it's already been said but I'm sure no one meant to upset anyone. This is such a difficult process. All any of us can do is take the advice we are given by the clinic whether that is to put back on day 2 or 3 or take the risk of trying to get to blasto. As we all know it depends on so so many factors. For those needing to take a break I totally understand as I've taken a few mn breaks over the years of ttc. Sometimes it's essential to keep a shred of insanity! Thinking of you all.

On a lighter note we have had roast chicken, spicy cous cous and greek salad for tea. Followed by a banana and strawberry smoothie. I'm stuffed and feeling totally virtuous as I am trying to eat lots of protein and drink milk (which I hate) in preparation for stimming as my diet is normally crap

I love risotto too, I could eat it every night

I'm booked in for my first proper acupuncture tomorrow (I had a random session at glastonbury) has anyone else had it during IVF? I'm not sure if it will help but I figure I might as well give it a try.

Ooh tell us more about this 'wine' Brooker! And tame - what was the special ingredient in tonight's risotto? I'm thinking of doing a butternut squash, obligatory chicken and sage one tomorrow night...

Nocups acupuncture is great :) I'm extremely lucky in that my sister is an acupuncturist so I've got regular access but when I'm stimming I will also try and have a couple of electro acupuncture sessions from my clinic plus a session before and after transfer. Can you tell I'm a big fan??

wish that's the spirit! This process has been amazing for me in clarifying what/who is important in life. Only worry about the things you can control & (try) to forget the rest. Big hugs x.
motor you're going to drive yourself mad woman!. You need to let yourself enjoy it-even for a few minutes a day love. I think piss sticks are the devils work - they prey on paranoia & insecurity but I keep 5 thousand in a drawer & use them religiously.Please keep sharing how you feel.

Blimey, this 'ere IVF is certainly an emotive subject, but I hope everyone still feels that they can come and chat as this thread is a real life support at times.

twinks did you trigger tonight? Exciting stuff, eek, could be me in a week's time!

tame sorry to hear things are ongoing for you, you deserve a break lovely

brooker great news about your scan, all sounding good- well done.

motor great news about the digi test, look forward to one updates

cups I started acupuncture about 18 months ago and I love it. I had it after transfer and no idea if it had any effect, but I ind it very relaxing nod my acupuncturist is better than any counsellor

Hello to reps, fab, nomaybe, expat, wish, no beer, life and any lurkers

I am shattered tonight! Have been necking back protein and drinking milk like there's no tomorrow. Day 7 scan tomorrow and hoping for some good follie action

*more updates

I really should preview before posting!

fab I missed out 'deep and' full bodied!! It looks better than it tastes as it's very sweet. Don't know how you get on but I used to be a glass of wine in the evenings kind of gal (& Sunday pm with a bottle of cava ). I've slowly over the last 2 years' cut down to next to nothing. I now indulge myself with ridiculously over-priced soft drinks

Hi chocs! What protein in particular are you necking? shamelessly stealing tips

Hmmm, not sure about your 'wine' brooker - may give it a go. Nuts, seeds, avocado and loads of milk and also using a hot water bottle as I'm not hot enough already have you been having any cramps or discomfort? I didn't get any before, but hoping it's a good sign

Glad to see we are busier this evening!!

I cannot believe I have been outdone by a baked sweet spud Fabulace

Keeping everything crossed for you tomorrow Choco. I was so proteined out after stimming!!

I'm having a mini panic. Please someone slap me. Some of my lady garden gel fell out the tube on to the floor before it made it in. This will in no way affect anything. I realise this. But now I'm worrying that it will. I also have low down cramps too

Been doin' the nuts & seeds choco but not a big avocado fan. Some lovely person posted a gorgeous sounding milky drink with cinnamon & other bits that I keep meaning to try but can't be arsed to search back through the thread. The only cramps I've had are from eating too many grapes for the last few days . I am really bloated today & hoping that's my ovary doing it's thang. You poor love-I bet you're melting with the hot water bottle! Hope the scan goes well tom & you have some lovely big follies . Looking forward to your update. x

nomaybe , sweetheart, here's a big fat slap in the chops. You already know you WILL be fine. The cramps could be a good thing-remind me, how far past ET are you?

Thanks Brooker

I had a hatching 5 day blast put in yesterday, so too early for anything it was probably wind

Ah thanks brooker , you sound lovely!

. Don't worry about the gel, it'll be fine. I did initially read it as it fell out onto the floor when you were on the tube ahem. As for cramps, they can be for various reasons - hang on in there.