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A lovely new Fred for us This one will be full of fun and BFP's....well, it better be!!

TAAAAAAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So nice to see you, I've missed you too and I was just thinking about you the other day. I haven't got much to report, I need to speak to my doc re how much immune tests are going to cost. But am waiting for period to start (prob next weekend) then we're hopefully going to do FET in December. They'll going to take our frosties to 5 day blast then do some kind of genetic tests on cells from the surviving blastos. I don't know whether it's worth doing the immunology tests before all this or try the 5 day blast and genetic tests and then if that doesn't work then do the immunology tests. The immunologist seems a bit disorganised and didn't send me the info I needed re email without me reminding her, then didn't send me everything I asked for. I'm hoping my nice doctor will help clear things up.
I can understand your need for being selfish. But it's not being selfish really, it's more self preservation! Sometimes I feel the need to step away and think about other things. Like what, I've no idea!
Anyway, glad you're back and look forward to some of your nice recipes soon

Yay to being PUPO Fish I hope those blast are getting settled in.

Tame!! Hello welcome back. I agree with Nobeer it's not selfish it's self preservation. I've only been back about a week myself. My AF was about 4 days late when I DR. I remember being really fed up at that point. Hopefully she will turn up soon.

Btw does anyone know how Res, Stars and MaryP are?

Fab hope you and your family are doing ok x

Brooker thinking of you x

IWant how are you doing? Are you waiting until Monday now?

at nobeers ability to write tames name the way I wanted to.

I agree, self preservation. I hear what you are saying nobeer what else is there in my life?
If this FET doesn't work out I am stepping out of the ttc world for at least 6 months. I miss the old me and am a bit worried about my emotions at times ( its really bothering me that I feel detached at present, I don't feel the rush, protectiveness and excitement that I did last time). I worry that I am hardening.

nobeer I am not up to speed with immune testing etc, but I wish you all the very best with what you decide to do. How many frosties do you have?

I think its all harder at this time of year because surely I am not the only one with an eye to xmas announcements? Also my baby would have been due on the 20th March and I guess you can all fill in the gaps with that. I'm sure that is mothers day but haven't dared check.

Hey Tame!! Wonderful to see u again .
Hi cups no I'm not going to test again until Monday morning but I'm already bracing myself for the bfn, following the bfn on Friday. If it's a bfp I'll be over the moon but if it's bfn I'll already have a mindset for it.

Hey all - self absorbed post coming up :(
Tiniest bit of spotting today and symptoms vanished entirely. I'm now freaking out, although DH is trying to convince me it's implantation. Not helped by the fact the line on my IC was lighter than yesterday, and the digital this morning, although positive, said 1-2 weeks when I am 2 weeks exactly and wanted it to say 2-3.
All I can do it wait until tomorrow and test again then, and keep hoping.

Life I can't complain, I've got 12 3day frosties left. So surely one of the little blighters has got to implant! Last time (and our first time) we had 2 transferred but neither implanted. Might take a risk and let them implant 3 next time! But obviously have to wait and see how many make it to 5 day blast.

talulah self absorb away to your heart's content! Completely understandable. Got my fingers crossed for you, hope DH is right.

Oh talu I really do hope DH is right and that alls well. Hey, at least it says 1-2 weeks that's still pregnant isn't it so that's still positive and good luck with Mondays test sweetie

life. I'm so sorry I didn't catch ur post earlier fully - congratulations!!!! Great news on ur PUPO status!! . They sound like strong ones too, good going

life. I'm so sorry I didn't catch ur post earlier fully - congratulations!!!! Great news on ur PUPO status!! . They sound like strong ones too, good going

tame! Welcome back!

Hurrah for being PUPO, fish. I understand the detachment. I said above that I really haven't thought about this cycle at all. I'm just a bit disinterested at the moment. I'm sure I'll start menkulling soon enough, once I start stabbing myself with drugs.

nobeer we might be cycle buddies - my period is due around next weekend, then I'll be starting my short protocol cycle.

tal it's understandable that you are worried, but some spotting is normal, and there is such a huge variation in normal HCG levels from woman to woman that there is no way the digis can be spot on to the day. We are all here to hand hold. x

Brooking I'm thinking of you, nothing anyone can say will make you feel better but I'm here if I can do anything at all. Take some time to spoil each other and take some time to get really drunk!

Iwant I'm not going to say commiserations because I'm still crossing everything, they say don't test until you have to so don't give up, we are all here with you xxx

Life or Fish?! I feel like I should know by now, what do you prefer? And I think I missed the PUPO news too. Fingers crossed!

Euro It'll be nice to have a cycle buddy! I'm having FET with no meds! Well, I suppose I'll have to do the dreaded crinone gel but nice to know there are no jabs or the pill.

iwant Thanks for your support. I'm praying your BFN turns positive tomorrow, got everything crossed.

nobeer and euro I hope you are holding up with the wait. nobeer I think FET are definitely easier on your body, so many less drugs. I'm hoping for Xmas BFPs for both of you.

fish congratulations on being PUPO, when is your test date? I hope it works.

brooker rabbit I'm thinking of you.

AFM - a much darker line this morning but still no real symptoms to write home about (unless a dodgy stomach counts) All being well I'm going to try and get a doctors appointment and early scan referral this week.

Hi everyone, sorry for not being around much lately. I'm going to try and catch up today mission impossible and will post more later. Hope everyone is doing well and can't wait to read up on what you've all been up to!

Evening all
talulah iwant I have everything crossed for you both tomorrow. I know how tough all this waiting is. talulah that digi says pregnant - believe it. iwant hope you tested too early. Big hugs to you both whatever happens tomorrow xx
fish congrats on being PUPO! They sound like cracking little embies!
rabbit hope you're doing ok? We're here for you if you need some support
bikes hope the menkulling is not taking over yet.
choco how did the baseline scan go? You are nearly there lovely!
val how annoying for you on the lining. You are right though, better to have a perfect environment for your embies. A little break is well deserved too after all the stimming
nobeer I forgot you have 12 frosties Will they defrost them all?
fab thinking of you & your dad & family. Hugs x
bugs a house move sounds like a great distraction to see you through the next few weeks.
cups have a feeling our latest returning buddy will be able to help with your egg quality questions
euro disinterested is a good description. I've been trying to analyse my feelings this weekend. I feel cold mostly. Not good. The stabbing at least makes you feel alive! Really hoping the SP agrees with you.
owl hope you doing ok? When is ET? Fx for everything.
mittens sorry for your continuing cycle delays. How are you feeling about it all these days?
llw hi lovely. Hope you're doing well
maryp nice to have you back! Look forward to your update
And finally...... Welcome back tame. Boy it is good to hear from you . Do I ever need your knowledge . How the fuck did the scratch not hurt you btw? Chuffed to hear you're all set to go. Now c'mon AF - play ball! xx
Hi to anyone I've missed & any lurkers out there x

Would just like to thank you all for your lovely messages . My bfn has been far too easy to deal with thus far. I feel angry . Still waiting for the breakdowns etc. DH is being marvellous & we've had a proper normal weekend - the first for ages & Ive really enjoyed it. I'd forgotten how great our life is without ttc & ivf. Christ I even fancy sechs

Enjoy the you deserve it. And it's nice to remember how good life is!

With frosties, they can defrost them and refreeze them, it's not like chicken apparently I asked and everyone in the room laughed as if I was simple including DP. So what they'll do with mine is defrost them all and see how many make it to 5 day blasto. The next bit I'm not quite sure about, I think they'll take a cell from each 5 day blasto (but don't know if they'll freeze them again) and then genetically test each cell to see if there are any abnormalities in the embryos. It's all a bit sci fi and I'm trying not to think about it too much. I'm hopefully speaking to nice doctor this week so I'll be a bit surer soon... I hope!

Nice to see you MaryP!

brooker anger is totally normal. You have every reason to feel fucking pissed off. Go into the woods and kick the shit out of a squirrel and chop up trees. Worked for me

My advice after a bfn is to book a filthy weekend with lots of food and booze I.e something only childless couples can truly enjoy! It may feel a little 'empty' but it's nice to be a couple again xxx

Glad to see some positives and some pupos!! Well done you guys!!! Xxx

euro are you au natural for this cycle too? Still with create??

AF is still absent. 3 days late now. If I go too late I won't get this cycle in for Christmas.

Dh tried to prod it out earlier (his words not mine) but his Movember was annoying me so much I nearly twatted him.

I'm still catching up so bear with the lack of personals x

TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME! Anyone who's into Star Trek or who has a Trekkie husb ( I'm the latter!) should know how to yell this missed you lovely - good to see you're back no other personals this eve as I'm rocking a killer hangover today and can't manage it in the phone! Will do tomorrow when I'm back in the land of the living. Night night x

Brooker I am so sorry this was a bfn, I really am. I am with you feeling angry, this is all so bloody unfair.

Tallulah, thinking of you.

Want I am hoping that you tested too early, good luck for tomorrow.

Fish, I wanted to say that I keep thinking of the good advice you gave me, thank you.

Nobeer you did make me smile about the chicken. That is exactly what I would have thought!

Tame I have not met you but you are clearly well loved here. Hello!

Waves to everyone else, this is a high traffic place! Well I spent all of Thursday in bed. I have never done that in all of my ttc three years, just stayed in bed, unable to face the world. The sedative let me sleep a lot too. I know the implications of this disaster cycle are very large. I have a lot of thinking to do about donor eggs. But I just ate a very nice toad in the hole with rosemary and life is pretty great in other respects

Brooker huge hugs and kudos to you for the personals. I am so crap at missing people out (please don't EVER take it personally). After my BFN on my FET I felt 'fine' for 48 hours or so, then devastated for a bit. Everyone is different. Go with it and don't beat yourself up.

Iwant - crossing everything for you.

Rabbit - when is your OTD for the IUI?

Lol Fab - I can just about remember a hangover

PMSL tame nice to see you back. DH grew a 'beard' when we had time off for the MC - sex was the last thing on my mind for a number of reasons but the beard was definitely one of them!

Beer I am having that done with my embies this time (provided I get some, and they make Day 3/5)

Talulah glad the line is darkening

AFM. EC tomorrow at 9:30. I am incredibly uncomfortable and bloated.

I have a bottle of champagne and a bottle of Cloudy Bay Sav Blanc in case we have to freeze

Tame thankfully Movember isn't very big in Spain! Although I did see a young man with a moustache the other day, but I assumed he was a hipster.

Don't know what's wrong with you lot -DH has a huuuge beard which I encourage! His Beard oil is sooo lush!