Catching up, busy day yesterday and full of lurgy today. Joy of working from home two days a week now meant that I only missed two hours of work when I went back to sleep - the rest of the day I was in bed on my laptop earning money! Won't be going to Christmas drinks tonight as there's a wedding to get through tomorrow followed by two nights at the MiLs... I need my strength!
happy That is a ridiculous wait, and fx you can get something sorted out with Bristol, but as you've just pointed out yourself you've only been trying for 13 cycles, there is absolutely no reason you won't be upduffed very soon completely au natural. possibly not immediately given you're not currently trying but you could always go for an immaculate conception, I hear they're popular this time of year
birdy I like running over the fells in all weathers in spectacular scenery with the dog running around with me, the energy and outdoors making me feel alive and lucky to live in such a beautiful place. I can see the benefits of pilates and yoga, but they a) cost money and I've not got cash to spare which is what makes the acupuncture even more annoying and b) wouldn't come close to what I get out of running. I can get outdoors and walk, but it's really not the same, I always want to be running instead!
aquarius/lady the acupuncture lady was a teacher before she trained to stick needles in people. I think she was trying to sympathise but it just came across as very negative, as it's not something I can easily change!
lady I didn't really understand what the specific problem was, hence all my questions and then her deciding I was just unwilling to do anything to help myself. She said anything involving lifting weights, including your own body weight, was out. But I think I'd be straining myself far more with activities that 'support your body weight' such as cycling or going on a rowing machine.
kitty I did tell her I was confused as everything I had read advocated exercise before and during pregnancy, but she said that everyone was different and although some people should exercise, and exercise was good, it had to be in moderation and given the lack of chi in my kidneys I was someone who should be putting more priority on resting.
rp my DP also thinks I should carry on running 
. I too think work stress will be impacting me far more than a bit of running. That is something I'm addressing.
Gillster woohoo to no hangover! Enjoy your holibobs
mrsW was this an unexpectedly short cycle for you? Hopefully they can see something in the results anyway.
feather I was intending to go back for the appointment in Jan just to see if there was an improvement in my chi after two weeks away from work. I think I might be better off finding someone who understands me a bit better though instead of paying to be made to feel miserable.
Hi saznut, I took my last pill December 2011 although I like to think of us starting in Jan 2012 as it doesn't sound so long.... I would definitely get on the temping thing. I was skipping along quite happy that it would just take a bit of time until I started temping 14 months into ttc and realised that my luteal phase was 8 days and this wasn't necessarily a good thing! I'm the same as lady, I started with the cbfm and it's definitely easy to use but month after month was a little too expensive on the sticks so I'm on temping and cheapo opks now. And yes, as everyone says, definitely get yourself a referral. If there is a problem, and there's no reason why there should be, it's a bit of a postcode lottery on how quickly things can happen to help.
It's taken me so long to type all that I've probably cross posted with loads more now......