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BFPs will be falling like Autumn Leaves for the Rat Smackers, and we are Brooking No Argument!

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ControlGeek · 02/09/2013 17:39

Last fred:
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Making the most of the last days of Summer, but keeping a weather eye out for Autumn, and looking forward to all of those outstanding BFPs!

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ScarlettInSpace · 04/09/2013 10:36

maybs I bloody hope I can eat again Grin got a wedding this weekend so will be taking full advantage!

Just worked out that I'm 15lbs less than when I started this in June, and in that time I've twice put on 5lbs on holidays and lost it again - if I'd not put the extra weight on I'd be 25lbs lighter now and ready to start IUI again. Bah humbug stupid holidays.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 04/09/2013 11:25

But the holidays were worth it Wink

I too have a wedding this weekend.....

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ControlGeek · 04/09/2013 13:23

scarlett 8lb since Thursday? Shock That's just over a lb/day! What else have you had to do in that time, other than drinking aloe juice? Are you allowed to eat anything at all ?

He's getting there thanks maybe, it's mostly weight/diabetes related. I've stuck him on the 5:2 diet now whether he likes it or not and I'm hoping it will have the same beneficial effects on his fertility as it did on the mice. Have told him we are both doing this at least until IVF in January. Hopefully by then he will be seeing good results on the weight front, and might stick to it beyond that.

Right, that's my lunch break over with - lots of working late/weekends to be done this month so best get on if I want to attend the meetup!

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keepitgoing · 04/09/2013 16:23

Scarlett hope you've not fainted in the interview due to lack of food... Good luck, though I'm probably too late

maybe what are you on about the Morgan's for....?

NoMaybeAboutIt · 04/09/2013 17:15

Oh for gods sake!! Thought idbeen cured of imps fingers!

That should've read 'more grads' joining us Blush

Scalett I totally forgot its interview day! Hope all went well x

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ControlGeek · 04/09/2013 18:00

C'mon scarlett, give us the interview news!

maybe I was scratching my head to think what a Morgan's was, thought I had missed something there Grin

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ThedementedPenguin · 04/09/2013 18:18

Hello, you all went missing of my TIO. So had to search have finally caught up but I have forgotten basically everything.

scarlett how was the job interview?

Brooking for everyone else. Can't wait to see some BFPs this thread.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 04/09/2013 18:34

Oh Geek I've lost the plot! Tats good news about your healthy eating plan. Is everything better with MrGs work now?

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ControlGeek · 04/09/2013 20:24

We won't know for certain until mid-October maybe, but the feedback that MrG's had so far is that things are on track, so that's a huge relief. Not so sure about the healthy eating plan. Today was our second fasting day of this week and I think MrG was starting to see pork chops and legs of lamb everywhere he looked!

Looks like it will be my first ever (as in EVER, ever!) 27 day cycle.

Sorry not to namecheck more, have only just finished work and I'm knackered and can't even have a bloody coffee

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Fox82 · 04/09/2013 20:46

Hope the interview went well Scarlett! And 8lbs!!! Wow! Very jealous! I keep losing 3lb during the week, then putting on 3lb over the weekend Blush

BlindKitty · 04/09/2013 21:18

scarlett although you'll have list some weight, a lot of that will be water you know although you may not want to take advice from someone who squeezes her boobs every hour

keepitgoing · 04/09/2013 21:46

kitty what boob news? When are you testing?

EverythingIsTicketyBoo · 04/09/2013 22:13
BlindKitty · 04/09/2013 22:14

keep they're only hurting coz I keep squeezing them haha! Otd is sept 11th but might have a sneaky poas on sun. The trigger should have left my body by then yeh?

keepitgoing · 04/09/2013 22:20

Yes, normally by 9 days post trigger it has gone. You could test tomorrow to check if you were brave. Brooking for you!

keepitgoing · 04/09/2013 22:21

How many dpo is Sunday? What is your normal lp? I assume you are not on any fanny candles?

ScarlettInSpace · 05/09/2013 09:30

Morning all,

I got through to the next round Grin 2nd interview next Weds I also got some really good feedback from the interviewer [who will be my boss] about things I need to work on for the next stage, so she must want to me to do well which is a good sign. If I get through that ok then it's the final meet the directors & do a presentation time eeeek!

Re the diet, its supposed to be a detox really and the weight loss is secondary but I do it for weight loss 10lbs off on the scales this morning, even if its water, its water that shouldn't be there! And I am drinking shitloads of water/fruit teas etc, I've never wee'd so much lol.

The first 2 days are intense, no food just tablets, aloe vera & 1 shake in the evening but from day 2 to day 9 the aloe drops to twice a day & its 2 shakes a day + a 600 calorie meal which I'm struggling to eat if I'm honest. I'm not scientific about the 600 calories btw I just ballpark it, fill up with salad & veg and have a piece of fruit if I'm hungry in the day... Both times I've done it before the weight has stayed off [until I go on holiday and eat/drink like a pig]

The key for me is cutting out carbs I dream of pasta sarnies and drinking water when I'm hungry.

geek glad to hear MrG is on the right track again!

NoMaybeAboutIt · 05/09/2013 09:43

Oh Scarlett that's amazing news, I'm so chuffed for you!! How you feeling about next Wednesday?

10 pounds Shock turn sideways and you'll disappear Wink

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ControlGeek · 05/09/2013 09:53

Oh well done scarlett that's brilliant! Sounds like your future boss interviewer must have really liked you to give you tips for the next one. Brooking for Wednesday! Your detox/diet sounds absolutely terrifying. I'm struggling with 5:2, and that's even with knowing I can eat normally the next day. Fabulous results though! My old WW leader used to say you had to burn 5000 calories to lose a lb in weight - no idea how accurate that is, but it does tie in with the deficit your detox gives you.

kitty brooking for you!

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ControlGeek · 05/09/2013 09:59

In other news FF changed its mind, I am not on for a 27 day cycle Sad but on the plus side, we haven't yet missed the boar for this cycle so MrG will be getting dragged upstairs for a pre-WI quicky tonight Wink

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keepitgoing · 05/09/2013 10:55

oh wow congratulations scarlett that's amazing news. Good luck for wednesday, though sounds like you're in with a very good chance I must say. I can't believe your diet!! How can you do that and work...

ScarlettInSpace · 05/09/2013 12:14

so um geek is catching a boar part of some medieval ttc routine round your way?

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ControlGeek · 05/09/2013 12:20

Uhhh something like that scarlett Blush

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NoMaybeAboutIt · 05/09/2013 16:16

Grin Geek

BlindKitty · 05/09/2013 18:33

geek it's around 3500 cal but differs from person to person depending on build, exercise, sex etc

keep I'm 10 days post trigger, 9dpo today (according to ff) but 8 days post insemination. Normally have a 14 day lp but has been as long as 16 days. My temp dropped below my cover line today so I'm guessing game over though. Did go for a wee on the night but not sure how close it was to waking. What do you think?