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Don't stop us now! We're having such a good time, we're having a ball and BROOKING NO ARGUMENT!

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QueenMolotov · 10/11/2015 08:31

You can't beat a Freddie Mercury-themed title to get a new thread going Grin

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Imps9 · 20/12/2015 13:36

Hello desirable ladies

Well I was dreading having friends over yesterday, not least because one of them has a 2 week old, the same age my baby would have been had round 1 of IVF worked. But I ended up having a fabulous and fun-filled day. How lucky I am to have such fantastic friends. They don't know what's going on, but I love that I don't have to think or talk about it with them.

Had bloods this morning (and it fucking hurt this time) - HCG has only dropped from 55 to 45 from Friday to today so hopefully the scan tomorrow will help figure out what's going on. The bleeding and pain have stopped completely which is nice (it was bad yesterday and I was in tears when our first friends arrived. Am sure they knew but didn't ask, thank goodness).

Mol has AF actually arrived?

Imps9 · 20/12/2015 14:24

I know this is quite rude, but what I wouldn't give for a shag. 2.5 weeks of bleeding is shit. I want a shag goddammit.

keepitgoing · 21/12/2015 10:00

Grin imps... Let us know how it goes today. I'm sorry you've been in so much pain. Take some time off work, woman!

We had a lovely fake Christmas on sat, with dh's family, as he's working Xmas day. Funny to be in work. My day shopping and to myself on Friday was heaven!

Imps9 · 21/12/2015 10:56

Fake Christmasses are the best! I loved our one on Saturday.

Consultant is currently discussing me with another consultant - she is a bit concerned that I'm bleeding where I shouldn't be and is considering with a laparoscopy is a good idea.

How are you doing Mol?

And what did you make of Star Wars Beedles?

Pastamancer · 21/12/2015 15:54

Are either of these the type of shag you are talking about Imps? Grin

Sorry to hear that things are still not sorted, life is being a big old fucker to you right now and it just isn't fair :(

Don't stop us now! We're having such a good time, we're having a ball and BROOKING NO ARGUMENT!
Don't stop us now! We're having such a good time, we're having a ball and BROOKING NO ARGUMENT!
Imps9 · 21/12/2015 16:10

Pasta how did you know?! Both are The Sex essentials in the Imps household Hmm Grin

Well am home again. Have had two consultants and a doctor scrutinise my scan pics and blood results and they all agree that everything's okay and still happening naturally and safely. There is a bit of "loose" blood and my iron levels are a little low, but they are not overly concerned about that especially as I'm not in pain even when the doctor wangled my cervix about to make my uterus move Will be in for more bloods on Christmas Eve.

But that aside, another disaster has befallen the Imps household - I'm crocheting my mum's Christmas present and I've run out of yarn!!! Have put in an emergency order but time is a-tickin'. I imagine it will be a late night on Christmas Eve.

QueenMolotov · 21/12/2015 17:45

Hi everyone x

Gosh Imps, you're having a right old time of it, aren't you lovely? With all that's going on, the one good thing that I can glean is that the loss is all happening naturally. Not that I'm saying to have a loss is a good thing, and for it all to be happening now isn't particularly ideal - not that there is ever an ideal time - which is why I want to give you yet another cuddle ((((( b i g h u u u u u g )))))

Alone-time shopping is awesome, keep Smile

My period arrived yesterday (in answer to Imps' question) and tbh, I've been feeling a little low these past couple of days. My dds are delicious, which is working with the sadness, for some reason. I was standing in the shower thinking that we really can only give ttc until Nov 2016 because of the age gaps (relating to school years, iyswim). If it works within a year, dd1 will be starting secondary school when a dc3 would be starting nursery and I think that's a stretch in itself. And then I started wondering 'why the fuck didn't I want to ttc sooner?' And I think the nausea I'm having (had more today), just lulled me into thinking we'd done it, so although all my tests were -ve, I had hope, which has been dashed, which is a feeling I'm very used to where this is concerned, which makes me feel sad.

I'm okay, like. Just feeling low. But I'll perk up. I wish I had Imps spirit (you really are amazeballs, woman!). We're staying with my parents this Christmas and I'll recharge and replenish there. I'll be singing Queen songs at the top of my lungs by New Year's Eve Wink

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BeedlesPineNeedles · 22/12/2015 11:52

Sorry to hear about all the prodding and poking imps (and its not even the kind of poking that you want!!!) Hopefully they'll say Everything is fine at the next appointment, time to take it easy though.

Star wars was good actually, I'm not a massive fan but I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one!

Really looking forward to seeing my family for Xmas, we fly tomorrow, haven't done the packing yet though!

Happy Christmas everyone Xmas Grin Xmas Grin

keepitgoing · 22/12/2015 15:04

imps glad you're home and not in theatre

mol feeling down is normal when AF arrives, it'll pass. And a year is a long time, you have every chance of it working

beedle enjoy your trip!

I'm off for my scratch and to pick up my drugs and pay shedloads of money this evening. Eek

Imps9 · 22/12/2015 15:29

Ohhhhh yes it's scratch day!!!!! Oooh good luck Keep - let us know how it goes. Is it supposed to hurt or be more like a smear/ET?

Have a safe flight Beedles and a fantastic Christmas.

Mol hopefully you're feeling a bit chipper today. Remember, it will all be okay in the end - if it's not okay, it's not the end.

Feeling a bit crampy in my down below parts today. Hopefully all's okay down there.

You know I mentioned a while back that I thought my colleague might be pregnant? I still don't know if she is or isn't. She'd be well past the 12 week mark by now. But she is showing a bit of tummy today. But it is Christmas so maybe she's just over-indulged. Oh well, I guess we'll know one way or the other at some point.

Right. Onwards.

keepitgoing · 22/12/2015 20:44

Is there much bleeding imps? Hope all is resolving

Scratch was fine, quite painful, but quick, bit crampy now. Have been given 5 day course of antibiotics as I may have a slight infection. Can't drink while on it, so will wait till after Christmas...

QueenMolotov · 23/12/2015 19:55

Hi everyone Smile

How are your nether parts today, Imps? How is your bleeding? Hope you are okay. I remember playing the 'Is She Pregnant?' game back in the summer when watching another mum smoking on the car park of my dds school whilst waiting for home-time (my dds go to a very naice school so this is unusual behaviour). I thought she looks about 16w ... but she can't be - she's smoking! Oh silly Molotov, of course she was and has been getting a fag on right up into her 3rd trimester. Smoking during pg is one of the things in life where I shamelessly hoik up my Judgey Pants. Can't stand it. There's just no need. I get that it's an addiction but fgs, people just have to stop poisoning their unborn children.

keep, sorry to read that you might have an infection. Fingers crossed the antibiotics sort it out quickly, and then onward with drinking festive merriment!

Beedles, have a great time and thanks for the Star Wars tip. We love the films and are planning to go and see the new one over Chrimbo.

And if I don't get to say it before the big day, Merry Christmas to you all! xxx [santa]

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Imps9 · 24/12/2015 11:55

Morning gorgeous ladies! Happy Christmas Day! Hope you are all having a wonderful day so far.

My nether parts are sore today Mol. I went in yesterday as they were sore then too, but everything looked really good on the scan (less loose blood - hurrah!) and my bloods were all good, so this must be normal pain. It really just feels like my innards are battered and bruised, which I guess they are, really. More bloods on Sunday and then they think they won't have to see me for two weeks. Hurrah!

Having a very productive day so far - have done some washing, cooked 2 hams and am frantically trying to finish my mum's present. Then I need to wrap presents and meet friends for drinks. Blimey, still a lot to do actually.

How are your nether regions today Keep? Are the antibiotics precautionary/standard?

Imps9 · 24/12/2015 22:50

Wtf? I meant "happy Christmas Eve" earlier not "Day" Confused

Anyway, night night lovelies - if I don't post tomorrow, MERRY CHRISTMAS!! May you all have a truly lovely day.

Pastamancer · 25/12/2015 09:31

Merry Christmas to all my lovely brookers, may all your Christmas wishes come true and the Autumn be filled with brooking babies. Xmas Smile Wine Star

keepitgoing · 25/12/2015 13:57

Happy Christmas all :)
imps glad things are looking good, well, better. The antibiotics - she thought she saw an infection while she was 'scratching', not worth doing an expensive swab, so will just treat to make sure I'm tip top

Lots of love to everyone

Imps9 · 29/12/2015 11:40

Morning lovelies! Hope you're all still in a chocolate, wine and turkey-infused festive haze. I'm back in the office and it's shit. Would have loved to have had just a couple more days off to spend with Mr Imps.

Was Father Christmas kind to you? Any of your kids have comedy Christmas tantrums with it all being just too much?

Good news on the HCG front - on Sunday it was down to 10 and when I go back on Monday they expect it will be negative (they count 4 or less as a negative)!! So then I need just one normal cycle and will be good to go with IVF#3 in April. Wahoooooo!!

What are your new year plans?

Imps9 · 29/12/2015 11:40

Oh and Keep any AF-based news from you?

QueenMolotov · 29/12/2015 15:17

Hello Imps, what a shit that you're back at work! Still the party ain't over yet, what with New Year's Eve just a couple of days away. And fab news about your levels dropping. How are you feeling now, anyway?

Keep, how are you?

We're having a very relaxing time with my parents and for me, lying in bed until gone 8 in the morning is bliss GrinGrinGrin My dds are having a great time, too, but the newborn baby doll that Santa bought for dd2 is making me more broody!

Probably more chill time for us this NYE BiscuitAngry

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QueenMolotov · 29/12/2015 15:19

Sorry about the biscuit and angry face - they weren't supposed to be there! I wanted to post a festive thingy or party poppers, but it went tits up, sorry Blush

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Loopyaboutmy2boys · 30/12/2015 20:38

Happy Christmas to you all. Imps lots of tantrums here, ds1 (aged5) wants most of ds2's presents. His current phase involves flipping back and forth from a good mood to a shocking one during which his favourite 3 lines are "its not fair/I hate you/it doesn't matter" (screaming at the top of his voice when it clearly does matter!!!!). Will be glad when he stops playing up, has been particularly bad the last month or two.

As for me, smear test came back normal this week, started metformin today and AF due sometime this week, so then back ttc in Jan, with clomid and then progesterone and clexane in due course. Fingers crossed for babies all round in 2016.

QueenMolotov · 31/12/2015 11:28

Hello Loopy, wishing you every success with your medication and this new round of ttc Smile

I'm on CD12 today, so it is Shag Week for us. Although I am surprised I can remember this, as the week between Christmas and New Year is the one where I forget what day it is. It's definitely one of my favourite times of the year .

Happy New Year to you all Star WineStar and here's hoping for some imminent conceptions so we can have the first wave of autumn/winter 2016 babies!

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Imps9 · 31/12/2015 18:19

Happy New Year you damn fine fillies! Here's to plenty more BFPs and babies in 2016!

keepitgoing · 01/01/2016 11:16

Happy new year everyone! imps so pleased hcg is finally nearly gone; well done you! Hope you've had a great Christmas. loopy glad smear was normal, brooking those drugs will be the answer.

As for me, AF arrived on time today so I will be stabbing from the 3rd aaah it's happening Xmas Shock Grin

keepitgoing · 01/01/2016 14:03

Or maybe it's not here