The Elderberry Pavlovas: still chasing that 'copter in the hope of a festive BFP. Thread 16 (the one where Happy was left in charge!!)

[happylass]

Here we go again.....

The smallprint –
Berries have a strict entrance criteria (TTC #1, over 30, TTC for 6+months, NO instadiffers, must have a special pot) and def no mention of baby dust or baby dancing UGH !!! Ooooh aren’t we strict!

Sounds like a plan rp .

RP Just assuming. Also I only have one completely blocked tube and one rubbish tube so the chances are slim. It's easiest to assume I'm not then I won't be disappointed.

I've just remembered a conversation I had with one of the children in my class yesterday. I teach Reception, 4-5 year olds. They eat packed lunches in the classroom and I was sat with two of the last ones to finish. The boy says to me, completely out of the blue, 'I don't have any brothers or sisters'. I said, 'well neither do I. It's ok not to have any brothers or sisters.' He then went off to play. The little girl who was left is Polish and is a cute as a button. She has the cutest accent and a good grasp of English. She said 'I no have brother or sister. My mama she ask big man in sky but he no send.' So sweet.

Pip great news that cycle 2 is starting, everything crossed this one has your name on it x

Pip yes, fair enough. Just went to Morrisons to buy tests on way home and you now have to request them personally from the pharmacist - er, so "ladies don't get embarrassed"

Is that the reason they gave? You have to ask for one? Madness.

Also, started spotting already ffs.

So I cracked and tested and it's bfn. But wee was very clear so will try tomorrow with the good stuff first thing! Provided AF isn't here.

not going to say implantation bleed

Pipbin - 38 - TTC since April 2011 - about to start second IVF cycle - AF due 23rd Nov
Charmingcats - 32 - TTC since August 2012. 2ww of 1st cycle of clomid. PCOS & acne (grrr).

bad luck, RP . can't believe you had to ask for the test! That's far ore embarrassing than just popping it in a basket yourself and choosing a checkout.
Had a nice afternoon with a friend and her two little ones. Her first was ICSI and second a happy accident after being told she wasn't ov. Hah! She's great. Very good to talk to about everything.
barking how's the hen do going?

RP. I spot every month from about a week before AF. Not implantation. Of course I would be happy to be proved wrong and be one of those 'she was all lined up for IVF and got her bfp' stories, but I really don't think so.

Okay, I'm sorry :) will stop.

Thanks Merk Glad I know that now!

Wow how do Morrisons figure that? I go to a completely different town when I want to buy a test! Aah Pip that little girl sounds so sweet!

So has anyone else noticed that sometimes when someone has been trying to conceive for ages and finally do, they somehow get pregnant again shortly after giving birth? Do you think pregnancy boosts your fertility system? I'd like to think so (probably definitely naively). Gives me a bit of hope.

rp fx crossed for you; I'm out as AF started this afternoon about an hour after I posted. That'll teach me. Trying to avoid SKs and DH as it is just becoming too painful.

Oh Yes,

Birdy, 30 - TTC 25 cycles, will be starting IVF (ICSI) in the new year (one cycle on NHS, so praying I get lucky first time!)

Birdy yes, the nurse told me at the epu that your body has geared up for pg, so by the same theory you are more fertile after a mc as well. I was very hopeful for a post mc instadiff but I never even ovulated!!

merk now I'm actually having cycles again I shall go and find the link to my chart so you can stalk me.

charming hen do is ok. We went shopping earlier and I actually bought some more fabric for my wedding dress in case I can't get it out of the smaller amount I already bought. I can make bunting with it if I don't need it for the dress, it was nice and cheap . It's been a bit fragmented as 11 girls going round the town together was never going to work and then after the afternoon activity we split as well. Basically I've spent the day with three friends I haven't seen for ages which has been lovely . Currently sat on the sofa under duvets with wine and watching cheesy chick flicks as our table for the meal isn't booked until 9.

On my phone app as usual, could someone add me to the list please?

barkingtreefrog 34, ttc since January 2012, mc Sept '13 after clomid bfp. AF awol post mc, FC supplied Provera so now on Clomid cycle 2.

Blue I was talking to the mum of a girl I taught and commented how close in age her two daughters were, only 11 months apart, she said it had taken 3 years for her to get pg with the first one so they didn't bother with contraception after she was born assuming it would be the same again.

Sorry sid fairly sure AF will be here in the morning too and I'll be mourning my little moment of hope....! It is shitty, isn't it.

RP any sign of AF?

Haha merk, was going to ask same question!

not impatient at all

Is my chart here?

Didn't temp this morning as got in from the bar I was falling asleep in at 1.30 and there was no way I was setting an alarm for 6.30!!!

rp ????

Thank you barking, another chart for me to stalk! Although hopefully not for long
I am mopping my downstairs floors in an attempt to kill time until RP shows up

Sitting at a cold railway station waiting for my 2 trains home then an evening of hating myself for not managing to get my planning done even though I haven't had a spare second this last week so it was never going to happen while doing my planning...

Hello all - gosh, haven't caused so much consternation since I accidentally gave a lecture with my blouse undone!

Okay so no news. Tested at 6am with FMU, and negative. Have had a bit of clear discharge all day but nothing brown or pink. However I suspect that will turn to AF overnight.....

Boo!

The weird thingis, since having started temping I have now had LPs of 11, 12, 13, and now seemingly 14 days. I thought most women's were fairly stable. Hmm. Anyhow 14dpo is long for me but not abnormal so am expecting I'll be back to CD1 tomorrow!

Just collating Pip's list and adding myself!

Pipbin - 38 - TTC since April 2011 - about to start second IVF cycle - AF due 23rd Nov
Charmingcats - 32 - TTC since August 2012. 2ww of 1st cycle of clomid. PCOS & acne (grrr).
Birdy - 30 - TTC 25 cycles, will be starting IVF (ICSI) in the new year (one cycle on NHS, so praying I get lucky first time!)
Barkingtreefrog - 34 - ttc since January 2012, mc Sept '13 after clomid bfp. AF awol post mc, FC supplied Provera so now on Clomid cycle 2.
Boodle - 30 - TTC 29 cycles. 1st appointment to IVF clinic is imminent. Chances to ironi-diff and dwindling rapidly.

Hey RP; sorry it was a negative. I got my hopes in August when I had a 15 day LP. No such luck though and haven't tested since; it's just way too depressing.