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!

[BlueBirdy]

My DM also pining for her first GC, used to get that question all the time from family... think they finally gave up. No one knows what we are going through, and also think my mom would drive me mad if she knew.

yikes, feel for you Boodle - hopefully odds are that you will be pg before any of them, esp with IVF around the corner. Actually, we all have been waiting long enough - surely odds are that we all get our BFP's within next few months?? Right??

Been feeling crampy last few days (only 7dpo, but to be honest I get cramps all through my cycle) Think I'm counting down the days to our FC appt more than anything else!

[Boodle9]

I really need to get me some of those rose -tinted specs! I'm not good at optimism!

[Bunnygirlie]

Evening my lovelies!

barking hope the frock turns out fab!

boodle don't blub! Nobody will be left behind

Not even you happy when is wedding again (summer 14?) and when will you start again?

I am desperate to make a grandchild for my folks (Mil already has 2) and a great grandchild for my Granny although I think my younger cousin will beat me to it! I think hope pray that my unmarried sister will not beat me, that would really kill me!

My mum has never pressured me which is good, I only told her because I had to have the op and hopefully she (or mil) won't be nagging for news all the time now they know.

boodle I have no optimism either, such a pessimist! The glass is always half empty, in fact it doesn't even have the right drink in it

[BlindKitty]

Oh dear, everyone seems to have issues with their families! Mine didn't pressure me but when I told my dad he literally burst into tears. I asked him about it later and he said he just didn't think I was going to give him a gc. Makes me a bit sad that I didn't tell him we'd been ttc for so long, he obviously just thought I didn't want kids

[Thundercatsarego]

Hi all, thank you bunny, I did indeed feel rather strange about being wrestled between merk and kitty (I think?!) so I'm glad they've stopped with that now.

It's been a busy weekend but I'm on catch up now and adding myself to what I hope is the most recent list:


RevoltingPeasant - 34, ttc since May, AF due Nov 17
Bunny - 33, TTC since June 12, had lap 3 weeks go, next step DH sperm freeze and IVF/ICSI
Happylass, 35, TTC since August 2012 but currently on a break. Still waiting to see consultant at FC. Appt Dec 19th
Sidney, 38, TTC since July '12. Polyp to be removed 18Nov then on to private IVF appointments, to start cycling in Jan, if no BFP by then.
BecauseIsaidS0: TTC May 2013, AF due 17th
Gillster, 39, TTC since March 12, FC appointment on 5th, fibroid removal op on 20th.
Birdy - 30, TTC since Dec 2010 (- a few months in 2012 when world was ending) 1st FC appt 15 Nov.
Boodle- 30, Cycle 28, about to embark on 29. Waiting for IVF referral.
Barking-34, 23rd month ttc, clomid bfp in August, AF awol 60+ days since mc in Sept. On Provera to find AF then another 5 rounds of clomid before next FC appointment in March.
Yorkie- 35, ttc since Sep 2012. mmc Dec. Failed iui cycle. Next step ivf in Jan
Kuma - 39, TTC 11 months; first FC appointment 27 November
mrsw 35, TTC May 2013, diagnosed with PCOS Oct 13

Feather, ttc since Sept 11. One fallopian tube, 6 rounds of clomid. Thought there was no hope, then finally a bfp on 2 Nov 2013.
Ladybunnikins - 34, IVF instadiffer, EDD 14/7/14
Foodylicious - TTC Nov 2011, MC May 2013, BFP 2nd Oct 2013.
Puppymummy- 9+2 here, nothing to report except im getting fat cos im always hungry and time is going extremely slowly until scan!
Tally - 16w already, Hyperemesis finally gone into hiding, yay!
Merkin-19+6, edd 25 march. Team pink
Thunder-20+4, edd 20 March still feeling very ropey at times!
Boom- 16w and so far so good!
Kitty- 11+4 thanks to iui, 12week scan wed

[BlueBirdy]

I've been trying to find the fertility Q&A thing This Morning did last Friday. I've been on ITV Player and watched pretty much everything else at least 3 times over, but just cannot find that bit. Am I going crazy? Are the fertility gods really that much against me? Is it even worth watching?

[RevoltingPeasant]

Hmmm so I randomly appear to have OV a day or two before I thought! So today might be last fertile day.... not sure though! Think I OV last night but DTD on Friday and last night. If we do again on Tues that should be okay, right.......?

Kitty FC for Weds, eh!!

[ladybunnikins]

Bluebirdy I don't thing Barking could find it either, very strange that they've taken it out! It was definitely on, I watched it live. Mostly interesting for the way Robert and Zita blatantly don't get on, and I wonder if that was why it was removed! He did come across a bit pompous.

[ladybunnikins]

RP surely today would be better than tomorrow? The egg only lives for 24 hrs and it's a long way for a sperm to swim. Sounds like you timed it perfectly with Friday and Sunday.

[BlueBirdy]

Robert and Zita not getting on was what sold it for me On ITV Player they announce that bit as 'coming up' but then show some cute baby clothes and little ones on a fashion feature

RP I OV 3 days earlier than expected this cycle and only managed to get 2 DTD's in Like Lady said, sounds like good timing for you anyway.

[ladybunnikins]

Just been looking at the comments on the FB page for This Morning and it looks like they didn't even show it on the +1 channel!

[Foodylicious]

Don't know if its any help but there are lots of vids on youtube from winston or zita (seperately). Maybe they share the same info on these as was on This Morning.

[BlueBirdy]

Mmm, how strange. Thanks Foody, been on YouTube watch far too many vids! Seems these two were on itv together back in Feb as well. Wonder what happened, seems there may be some serious bad blood!

[FeatherFeather11]

rp I second lady re tonight being better than tomorrow.

Must look up this zita and Robert showdown!

Hope everyone's ok.

[Bunnygirlie]

Evening! Just popping in to say hi!

Anything new? Nothing much to report here, CD3 and AF leaving so I guess I'll have to start preparing myself for DTD week DH has sperm freeze next week so I wonder how long after that we then have to wait for the next step?!?

[CatsCantFlyFast]

What is a sperm freeze??

[RevoltingPeasant]

Feather & Birdy (ha!) not sure about tonight as DH erectile dysfunction makes sex on consecutive nights hard. We might need to forego. He can get sick if he puts too much pressure on himself (inflammation in bad places). Will ask though!

[BlindKitty]

birdie if its the same as what dr Chris said last year it was a load of bollocks anyway! Half the stuff he said wasn't especially evidence based and the other half we already knew anyway!

rp if ed is difficult I wouldn't worry. Most fc's suggest eod anyway.

[BecauseIsaidS0]

Not much to report here, CD18 but I'm certain I didn't ovulate this cycle (I always get cramps) also failed to do smep due to us being in different places two days after the OPK+.

Consoling myself that ah well, at least it looks like I will get to enjoy the festivities wine.

[Bunnygirlie]

But prof merk you know everything lol

[barkingtreefrog]

Hmph. Did really well at work today. Actually spoke to bumped colleague instead of running away when I saw her coming, and didn't burst into tears when she started talking about the pram they've bought. Very proud of myself .

However, the bonfire party everyone is going to tomorrow includes Mrs same-bump-as-I-should-have-now and I'm chickening out. Suddenly not so bothered about fireworks even though other mates I haven't seen for a few weeks will be there. Rational self preservation or deserved of a sausage wang?

[Foodylicious]

RP can you go for a morning quickie or do the meds take a bit too long to work?
barking well done you! (said in non patronising manor). But re bonfire party I would see how you feel tomorrow, one thing at a time. Maybe rational self preservation, but don;t ket the anxiety of it being awful be worse than it might actually be?
I think you will know what you want to deal with tomorrow. sure it would be nice to see your other friends, but don't go if you think it will put you on a downer, you just dont need it.
Sorry not very helpful!

[IamKuma]

barking sounds like sensible self preservation to me. You are obviously making progress, so there is no need to push yourself into social situations you will feel unhappy with. Put the sausage away this time

because SMEP! I had to Google that one.... I can't be bothered with any of the palaver this month, will just DTD when we feel like it and just wait for the FC appointment at the end of the month and see what they say. Somehow a boozy christmas period and a worry free ski trip seem like an attractive option right now.

[barkingtreefrog]

Foody you just looked inside my head didn't you? That's exactly what I was thinking!

Kuma thank you for making me not feel like a coward . A few xmas drinks and a good ski holiday sound like a perfect consolation for a new year bfp rather than a xmas one .

Because I just googled SMEP as well! Might have to give that a go in December. Not sure I can face it this month (not that AF has arrived yet, but don't finish the Provera until Friday).

[BlindKitty]

barking I'm inclined to agree with foody if I'm honest. The unknown always seems so much worse than it is and I think you're brave enough now. You've cone such a long way. Don't let this stop you from continuing to move on