The smallprint - Berries have a strict entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 3+months, NO instadiffers, must have a special pot) and def no mention of baby dust or baby dancing UGH !!! Ooh we are strict...please note your house may be at risk if you do not keep up repayments lol
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The Elderberry Pavlovas skipping down the yellow brick road of positivity, thread 13 - lucky for some?!?
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Bunnygirlie · 09/08/2013 23:35
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SidneyBristow ·
03/09/2013 11:31
Yep, he's fine, all his SA results were well above average so no issues there. We went over the proposed DTD schedule several times and he was adamant that it was sufficient, but obviously it hinges on me ovulating on Weds: so really his advice was day before ov, day after ov and again 3 days after ov just in case ov was late. I'll be OPKing and will try to time it according to his suggestion. I think maybe the reason it appeals to me is that it's different to what we've done for 14 cycles now.
As to what's next, if this cycle doesn't work, then I'll do Clomid from CD2 + scans and then trigger shot, with all of it written out for me and monitored closely. Sounds very sexy 
happylass ·
03/09/2013 15:40
Sid so glad you got some answers and things are moving in the right direction for you!
Bunny our 1st FC appointment is 2 weeks Friday and I'm weirdly excited about it too! 
Boomgoestheweasel ·
03/09/2013 16:13
Just popping in to say hello!
Sid have to say that's the most positive account of a first FC appt I've ever heard, consultant sounds great (although I agree with merk re: DTD, that sounds a bit out of date) and I'm glad you're feeling reassured. Totally sexy knowing you're going to get a sex schedule next cycle! 
I've scrolled back up a little way but realise I'm never going to catch up properly, so I'll satisfy myself by waving enthusiastically at all of you, sending positive vibes to those waiting to poas and 
and [tea] to anyone licking wounds or feeling down at the moment x
IamKuma ·
03/09/2013 16:28
thanks boom. I've just had tea and a yoghurt but couldn't be bothered to go to the kitchen and get a spoon so used a penguin bar instead...
definitely feeling PMT here!
SidneyBristow ·
03/09/2013 16:31
Kuma, yes I would definitely recommend this place, it was recommended to me by the lovely Charming and I'll PM you their details.
We followed all NHS guidelines for when to go for bloodwork/tests etc, and in the end, my new GP referred us to a FC at the 12 month mark (old GP said to wait til 14th cycle, why? who knows), but the initial intake consultation (was set for 6.5 months hence 
with testing to follow 2-3mos after. It was then moved up to 5.5 months after referral, then moved up again to 8 weeks after referral - which ultimately was great, but still would've meant 2-3 months longer to wait for testing. I'm still going to go to the consultation (on Sat!) but mainly to make sure that the NHS can't offer us anything further than we've just gotten privately, and to get info on their IVF clinic, which can be self-funded.
Overall I feel like all the right boxes have been ticked, but what's appropriate for a 35yr old takes on more importance at age 38-39 and in our age bracket, things don't seem to move as quickly as we need them to. I think having a private consultation would be a great thing for you 
SidneyBristow ·
03/09/2013 16:59
Very near, if you factor bus/train/underground and yes, I think there are a fair amount of Berries in this part of the world.
If I remember correctly, you're in a spot with a very fast train service heading to a major station. I sent you a good vibe or two as we passed through your station
Bunnygirlie ·
03/09/2013 19:33
Evening!
sid glad your appointment went well, it must be nice to feel like somebody is taking control and helping. That sex deadline sounds scary, my DH struggles with the pressure at the mo, that would totally freak him out!
Ooh happy we seem to be continuing on our journey together 
kuma using a penguin as a spoon made me chuckle!
merk bake off bake off bake off! Let's see of they can make macaroon as good as me
I have just spent 10 mins hiding all the posts/photos on Facebook that I didn't like! I don't think there are many posts left, damn all these people posting photos of their little darlings off to school!!!! Grrrrrrrr
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