Ttc#1 Lucky no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.

[StarkyTheDirewolf]

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (Af) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww That is paramount!

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. We have a register thanks to kats stats I am resident piss stick queen and if you don't test, you get a Starky's Star

When you post stats, add your predicted test/af date. We are currently running at about 49% pregnant with the grads thread over in ante-natal which we all hope to join soon.

Link to thread 12.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2580240-Thread-12-TTC-1Trying-is-the-fun-part-said-by-nobody-ever-whos-actually-trying?pg=1&order=

Have a wonderful time jem enjoy every minute and stay safe! If it makes you feel any better Dh woke up and said "do you fancy dtd?" And I went "if you want" clearly with little enthusiasm, mainly because I couldn't be arsed. We got down to it and half way through I went "did you know you left the cheese out last night?"

starky lol!

Hahahhaha!

I nearly burst out laughing halfway through earlier. It just seemed so absurd to be shouting at each other one minute then reluctantly shagging the next. Hahaha.

fx I don't think you are judging anyone who has ivf at all. Unfortunately, DH and I wouldn't be eligible for ivf on the nhs as DH had a daughter from a previous relationship and there is no way we could afford to fund it ourselves, maybe iui at a push. But adoption is certainly something I would consider if I was unable to have a child.

Sadly in my role I some women repeatedly have babies time after time and each time they are taken into care, potentially suffering from withdrawal symptoms if mum was a drug user. Breaks my heart.

Skip that is interesting, I haven't considered adoption before at all. My friend has just adopted siblings-it is a lovely idea giving a home to a child. Is it difficult to adopt from China?

Haha at the cheese Starky

Have a lovely time Jem

Pug that seems so unfair to you.

pug that's the same situation as us. Dh has a 13 yr old ds so we wouldn't qualify for anything on nhs.we could never afford ivf. And because Dh has a criminal record. We'd never qualify for fostering/adoption. (Enhanced DBS would show the cautions/dismissed charges.) So basically it's get pregnant naturally or nowt!

I have been away.... How much have I missed???

Why does your partner having had a child from a previous relationship disqualify you from ivf? That doesn't seem fair on the partner who has no kids.

Basically yes cat Because they see it as a family with children, regardless of which side they come from.

Hahaha, when DH and I were dating I was babysitting a half Chinese baby. And I asked him if when we had kids it could be a halfsie... And he said "not if I have anything to do with it...unfortunately "

Starky that seems really unfair about not being able to adopt/foster because of DH's past record. People make mistakes, seems very unfair to dismiss someone who could give a child in care a home just because they may have done a few idiotic things when they were younger.

Thanks elle and cat they see it as starky says that you already have a family with children, even if that child isn't biologically yours. I think you can appeal and apply for special consideration for funding, but I'm not sure how successful that is.
It is unfair, but it is what it is and I completely understand in a health service where money is very tight, they have to draw the line somewhere.
It's the cost of the drugs that push the price of ivf up.

Apologies that it is the Daily Fail, but here is an example www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2483685/Ive-refused-IVF-fiance-father-reveals-heartbroken-woman.html

I know starky is so sad, most of the kids he has have been abused to such an extent or have autism and severe mental health issues. Or both. A "normal" family home would never work for them. They are the last step often before secure and almost none go back to their families they usually go on to supported adult care. Unfortunately a large percentage come from adoptive parents. They are obviously the expect to the rule, but I think DH would struggle to get his head around adoption because of it.

pug ridiculous I completely agree. Long story short, Dh was attacked at work a few years ago, a fella hit him with a metal post. Dh fought back and restrained the fella until the police arrived. The man who attacked him accused Dh of an unprovoked attack. It went as far as a court case and the day of sentencing before the guy admitted he lied and produced cctv of the whole thing to prove it. Judge apologised to dh and he walked out. But a charge of "wounding with intent' or GBH stays on file, even though it was completely dismissed. The accuser actually went down for it in the end

Wow, that sounds crazy. Even if they just offered to part fund it for cases like that it'd be better than nothing!!!

That's terrible starky! On a lighter note I finished knitting my big blanket

Here it is

That's a gorgeous blankie feef

Af is starting her usual pms tricks, lumpy sore boobs and cramps. Will be interested to see how early/late she arrives given that I'm cd 26 now. Maybe the epo did a good job of shortening my cycle! We shall see! 😊

Thanks starky. Hope it's not AF for you but also shorter cycles would help reduce the stress

Aaahaa, backne, can say with about 98% conclusively, In the words of Duncan Bannatyne "for that reason, I'm out!" 😊

Shorter cycles would indeed be a blessing feef

Lovely ladies I hope you are all well! I am only on page 8.... I fell asleep last night trying to get caught up but I was exhausted so best left to today :)

starky much obliged for the photo - I have defo seen this on sale. Not sure if will work on my hairtype - oily roots, dry ends but will give a whirl. What is Home Bargains - is that a shop? I have seen in Poundland.

kat having a speculum shoved up my fanjo and then a tube and having a lot of people in the room looking at my fanjo was not how I planned it either.... But do you think I will think of that when I hold my baby in my arms? I did not imagine I would be doing this alone either... But thems the breaks!

For the ladies that are beginning to despair please consider that you have other options like IUI (turkey basting) and IVF.

Welcome rapsberryleaftea !

Personally I am very glad I found MN when I did - it has helped keep the cray-cray at bay and I feel supported in a way I have never felt before....oops tearing up again...

Sorry ipatches - a chance to try again?

snowdog you are in a lovely part of USA!!!! I did a road trip through there some years ago on my way to Canada :). I am sure you will find a home that fits the bill soon. I love Target too!

Right off to make another cup of tea... This time with powdered milk as the one I just made has clearly got off milk in it :( one of the joys of travelling so much with work!

starky I am loving the blog! I got really worried as it woudl not load up first time and I thought I may have missed the boat! Massive relief when I tried again!