WARNING: This thread is only for the Posifrickentive! Grab your trout gun, help yourself to a steamy helping of Toad In The Hole and head on in. All new TTC after MC - chin up tits out ladies!

[Parsley2506]

The Rules...

(1) A lady may only POAS on a Friday.
(2) Friday means the day that everyone calls Friday in the time zone where you spent the night.
(3) Rule (1) does not apply to POA-OPK-S, UNLESS they are being illegitimately used as surrogate HCG detectors, in which case Rule (1) most definitely does apply
(4) Rule (1) does not apply following a BFP because if you want to waste £25 a day POADigiS that's your prerogative
(5) Rule (1) does not apply if a lady is POAS in an attempt to get a BFN to prove she can start DTD with intent
(6) Rule (1) does not apply if a lady wants for unknown reason to pee on an actual stick, like a twig or some such, if that lady is unexpectedly caught short whilst tramping in the forest looking for bears.
(7) These rules (including Rule (1)) are subject to the change at any time if the ladies of the Posifrickentivity thread decide on a whim come up with empirical evidence to prove that it is luckier to POAS on any other day of the week
(8) Violators of Rule (1) shall be subject to fish throwing.

And as a grand finale, why not pledge to NEVER POAS before 14DPO?

Thanks seasides and sebs will keep an eye out for any symptoms. First time I am actually waiting for the weekend to be over.
Glad to hear your appointment went well just. I thought you were going to see Professor Quenby for NK cells or was that someone else?

Thanks Triple, it was the same place, Profs Quenby and Brosens work together. Hope you're looking after yourself? x

What he had to say about NK cells was really interesting. They're not 'killing' anything, they are supposed to be there, but sometimes the are not distributed properly and so implantation goes wrong, causing the pg to fail. They say to support the last week of the cycle with progesterone and if they do find weird nk distribution, they give low dose steroids and possibly herapin injections. They are very anti aspirin, saying it doesn't help and may even hurt pre pg and before 9 wks. Also, the biopsy itself 'irritates' the uterine lining so its better quality for the next 3 cycles. Apparently this technique is used to help make ivf more likely to succeed, and it has been shown to work. Actually feeling positive for first time in ages.

That all sounds really promising just :) glad it's all given you a boost as well.

Oh Just that's really interesting. I love that surge of positive energy that comes from listening to someone who knows what they are talking about as opposed to GPs giving generic 'there there' type comments. Fantastic xx

just that sounds very interesting. I may ask for details once I am ready to TTC again.

justonemoretime re aspirin I was put on it as soon as I found out I was pregnant due to high bmi and risk of clots, no tests previous problems etc I have been told to carry on due to bmi whilst ttc again is this conflicting with what you have been told as I was really unsure about it when told to take it and don't want to carry on taking something that may cause another mc if we ever fall pg again x

Yeah quite embarrassing for everyone, seasides - my friend was so horrified when I told her what had actually happened!

Hi Carly, I can't speak for personal medical advice given to you, but I can say that baby aspirin (75mg) seems to be the 'catch all' advice that has been given to everyone for yonks. I've taken it pre-pg and during pg (can't say whether it worked or not, that pg got further than the first 2, but was Turners Syndrome so nothing could have saved it, in the end). St Mary's want me to take it again (150mg) if I get a positive TEG test after about 7 weeks.

Profs Quenby and Brosens see things differently. Their research seems to say that this advice is unhelpful and out of date. They are still doing research into implantation, and, by providing a sample of uterine tissue, anyone who goes to their clinic contributes to that research. I wouldn't be surprised that general advice about aspirin changes in years to come.

I'm no doctor, but what Prof Brosens told me yesterday makes sense. You can go to their clinic after 1x MC I think, and they want to see people between 7-10 days after OV, who are definitely not pg. They will want you to have a uterine lining thickness of about 9mm to get a good sample (I only had 7mm, so samples may not be any good - but last year I was only 2.2mm, so I was pleased that was improving).

It costs 360 pounds and you get a follow up consultation over the phone. All the meds are on the NHS, its just the procedure and consultation you pay for. The test is quite uncomfortable, but nothing a paracetamol won't fix.

I hope this info is helpful, and I haven't alarmed anyone on aspirin.

Happy Saturday all.

Question from me. It's been 6 weeks since my erpc and I noticed the past 2 weeks I've had quite bad dizzy spells. I thought initially it was due to my period but I've got the same thing today. Could it be hormone fluctuations causing it? Or maybe low in iron? If it continues I think I'll go see my GP as it's pretty grim and making me feel quite sick. Just wondered if anyone had similar!

Misery, has the bleeding stopped? I'd see your GP and it wouldn't hurt to have some green veg for iron washed down with OJ to help you absorb it. Feel better soon.

Just thanks for the reply. I hardly bled at all after my surgery, a few moments of spotting over the first 2 weeks, but literally a couple of drops here and there. I think I will go on a spinach binge and pitch up to the open surgery on Monday.

Watching the rugby with beer and blue cheese. Two fingers to the 2ww!

I'd get a steak down you too misery, if you eat meat. Can't hurt.

Oh god, I love a good steak!

Beer and cheese and rugby sounds like fun!

Have found the latest 2ww symptom-spotting tool: online Magic 8 ball! It currently thinks I am, indeed, pregnant. Who needs BFPs?

Forgot the link: www.ask8ball.net

Hahaha I got 'My sources say no' - damn!

broody, I can't believe that rumour! How horrendous, I bet that was awkward!!

Just to keep you posted, I've decided to wait until Monday to POAS again, I like living in ignorant bliss, and if it was faint again, I think I'd just drive myself insane. Af due Monday so will keep you posted. Haven't even told DH yet, don't want to get his hopes up, though explaining why I'm not drinking this weekend is going to be interesting!

Well I'm fucked. Asked the same question 20 times and got bfn every time. The shits!

I meant I asked it 20 different ways!

sundance yeah apparently someone saw a post on my Facebook and took it totally wrong then told everyone at the yard. Stables are a hot bed of gossip and rumours at the best of times - nothing horsey people like more than a good old bitch gossip - so I can imagine how quickly it spread. At least I've been able to nip it in the bud!

I asked and got ask again later. Knobs

I asked the same question in two different ways and got a yes and a no lol.

Just asked again - "most certainly"

I do actually have a very well respected psychic I could give you a link to who will answer a question for about £7 via email. She works locally to me and I have to admit has been extremely accurate re. me and my family in the past. I know you're all mucking about but if anyone does want me to send you a link just PM me xx

Hi Ladies, I'd like a pass to POAS on Wednesday, DB is away for 10 days from Thursday and don't want to do without him.

Hope the weather where all of you are is beautiful today, can't wait to get outside