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3cats, we've synchronised! It is CD3 for me today! Sorry to hear that you are back round into another cycle. It's shit isn't it. Big hugs babe! If you want to talk about it you know where we are.

City, please don't feel bad about telling us your news, it's totally different. You struggled to get where you are and we want to hear about it.

I have had a busy week back at work, and although this will probably sound lame, I have really enjoyed using my brain. I am tired today, but feel quite energised too - if that makes any sense? - there are a lot of politics in the office, that have started to rear their ugly heads - and it is difficult for me - ever the optimist - I always see the good in everyone, and it seems I am the only one. Certainly the only one where I work. But I am not going to get sucked in by it. I will just leave them all to it.

Fingers crossed for a lovely weekend, we are supposed to be having a bbq tomorrow - and I am looking forward to it.

Hope you are both well xx

Hi guys I hope you are doing ok. Thanks for keeping a space for me to join you for catch ups. I really hope your luck is in this month.

Ready I hope work got better. I totally sympathise with the work politics. I have exactly the same issue where I am. I also reckon staying out of it is the best answer. I try and work on the principal that anything I say or e-mail should be in a state to be repeated to the whole office.

Things are a bit tough here. A really good friends' Mum died very unexpectedly. Really hit home how you have to live life to the full and appreciate friends and family.

Also a bit stressed as I tested positive for Group B Step and I'm working through the implications for birth/ little one etc.

Still I have a lot to be thankful for so I shall work on picking myself up this weekend and trying some postive thinking.

I hope things are going ok for you both xx hugs

Sorry, I have not been on for a while because of work and social commitments, busy busy busy.

Sorry to hear that you tested positive for groupB What does that mean for baby?

Work still has its politics, but I am just keeping my head down and letting them get on with it. Whenever they say anything I just smile or something and say very little. I like the principal of only saying what I would be happy saying to everyone. I will borrow that if you don't mind

Hope you are both well?

x

Hi,

Gosh we are all so busy at the moment.

City, sorry about the strep B, what are the implications?
Please don't worry about talking about your pg. It was just one particular RL friend that had a bad effect on me. We are so happy for you so no more about it.

Ready, office politics is horrid to cope with. I'm never good at it. I just say what I think (and what everybody else is thinking) and people don't like to hear the truth. I will have to learn to bite my tongue if I ever go back to office life.

I haven't been on here because after AF came I was very down. Once that had passed DD had an op so I was occupied with her.

Now I am bogged down with the voluntary work that I do. One lot is coming to a natural end for me but the other is continuing.

We have again 'tried' very hard already this month. We are wearing ourselves out!

DH is 40 next year and I think he will want to stop trying then. I have looked into IUI and the costs of going privately. I haven't broached the subject with DH yet, I will get this cycle out of the way first. I might start doing opks next month just to try again to confirm the time when I might be Oving.

Big Big Hugs to both of you.

xxxx

Hey I missed you guys sorry to hear you are down 3cats and hope your work is going better Ready

You sound like you're up against it 3cats especially now you're trying lots and it isn't working. I hope things work out the way you're hoping and some of the options could help, but I imagine it will be difficult to persuade dh.

Volunteer work sounds very admirable. I volunteer listening to kids read at lunchtime but that's only a small thing. I finish work in a week yay... very strange for me to be wrapping up work for 6 months

I am not as worried about the Group Strep B thing now, just need antibiotics from when my waters break or contractions properly start every 4 hours until the birth. Then if the little one shows no sign of infection then they don't need any. Fingers crossed. Just worried because we have a friend and family member who were very seriously impacted by the infection post birth so we're taking it more seriously than we might have. That's why we got the private test done in the first place, but I was quite surprised to be positive. Which is silly really because the odds are quite high.

anyways we still need to do our bikini day Ready has to post a photo from holiday, Photoshop yourself out and show us the sunny background!

City, listening to children read is great. My DH did that for a few years at a school in Kings Cross. He found it very rewarding. He read with the same boy for a long time and really bonded with him. They bought each other parting gifts when the boy moved to a new school.

As a parent you tend to get involved in some society or charitable group along the course of the children growing up. I'm finding it's also a good way to keep my mind ticking over ready for the inevitable return to 'proper' work.

Have a fab weekend ladies.

I will post a photo up soon, you might need to remind me.

Cannot believe how quickly your pregnancy has been City, I am so excited for you and mat leave. I am sure everything will be just fine with the Strep, they know about it, and it can be managed, that is good news. Cling to that.

3cats, any idea what you want to do when you go back to work? You know it might just be what you need to fall pg. I know it sounds mental, but you do hear about it happening, a change and then BAM!

I am doing good... not really thinking too much about ttc. I mean it is always there, in the back of my mind, but I am not letting it rule my life anymore. What will be, will be.

Wise words Ready.

Not sure what I will do. I am a self employed accountant/bookkeeper already (only one client but it keeps me up to date doing tax returns and accounts prep. Earn pennies from it!).

I don't think the sewing thing will take off as I haven't even finished that skirt I started months ago .

I know what you mean about getting pg when you have a change. Lets hope we are both successful on that front.

Right, I have a messy house to tidy (again).

Have a fab weekend ladies. Hope the weather is good.

xx

Hi guys I have finally finished work after working late every night last week to get out of there... 6 months off lots of hard other work to come I expect technically 10 days to go but I am late for most things so who knows

I really hope you are both enjoying the sun and chilling out. Fingers crossed for things working out. I can't sew for but I might try and teach myself how to cook first as I really can't do that very well either!
Catch you soon.

CD1 here. Bit gutted. Sigh.

Hope you are both well?

8 days... how exciting. Looking forward to hearing all about it very soon, and of course seeing pics

Sorry I am not overly chatty, I will be better soon, promise.

xx

oh Ready thats really frustrating for you xxx big hugs from East London

8 days ! Where's the time gone.
Keep us posted City and all the best.
My 3 were all late (as was I).

CD1 here. Had a horrid sick bug too.

Sorry you are in the same boat Ready. Lets hope the summer brings us more luck.

I'm trying to convince DH to get a dog now. I'm sure I'm not going to get baby number 4 so I want a dog to keep me company whilst the dcs are at school. Mad I know.

a dog sounds nice 3cats... 3dogstoo?

How are you and Ready getting on? I am playing the waiting game here

I hope you have lots of nice plans for the sunny weather.

City are you due tomorrow?

Walk lots to help baby down!
Didn't work for me but it felt good.
I went 2 weeks over twice so got to be a dab hand at busying myself to try to forget.
still did the whole hot curry, orange jiuce thing .

Good luck - will be thinking of you.

Let us know as soon as you have news, please. We want piccies too. I am so excited for you.

How's Ready doing?

Big hugs

Hello ladies I'm back after having my baby, packing up and selling most of what I own and having moved abroad!... so what's been happening in the last 6 months?

City - I can't believe your due date is here! all the very, very best hon, dying to hear all about it

Ready - hey there hon, where are you living now?

3catstoo - hey there you, how are you feeling these days? how is the thyoid? x

Hi MrsMC boy its hot in Spain at the moment you must be roasting. How is it out there. I hope you're all happy :0)

Hi 3cats and Ready big hugs from East London

Yes I am now 20 minutes into my due date day . Am walking every day so fingers crossed.

Cityangel - yes, it is really hot but luckily DS is taking it all in his stride wearing nothing but nappies really! Happy due date I never got fed up of being pregnant really, just eager to meet my baby! he was 9 days late in the end after many walks, lots of pineapples and sex and pots and pots of raspberry leaf tea!!

thanks MrsMC have tried all of the above today so fingers crossed Its pretty hot here too actually so not complaining nice weather to be pottering about!

city - how are you? we are all desperately waiting for news on grads thread (I know - annoying isn't it!! I remember all the people calling me during that last week! - I was all blase saying he will be late and Cassius came bang on his due date!!) anyway hope you are OK and maybe holding your baba already

Ready - how are you flower - thinking about you lots as always xxx

3 cats - how are you hon - I would definitely recommend getting a dog - they are fab and as close to a baby as you can get for sure!! A dog will love you unconditionally and that is a wonderful feeling.

MrsMc will catch up on the grads thread but lovely to see you back xxxx

No news yet then??

Hi MrsMc - so nice to hear from you. I always think of you when I pick up the Zita West book. Looked at it again this week, thinking what can I try now!? Month 25 of ttc now. DH is totally committed to it now which really takes a lot of stress away. We have decided to give it another 18 months of trying, making me 35 and him 40.

How is your little one doing? And you and MrMc?

Hi seaside, thanks for the advice about the dog. That is what I was thinking. I thought that maybe it would take my mind of the baby thing and then it might happen (I can dream). What sort of dog do you have?
I was looking at a Cav King Charles, mainly because they are small and good with children and cats. My cats are very placid and have had to put up with the introduction of 3 children in their 13 years so I'm sure a dog will fit in nicely.
How are things with you?

Ready, what are you upto?

City, fingers crossed that you don't have to wait too long. Enjoy the nice weather.

Big Hugs to you all.
xxxxxx

Hi guys, yes not doing too badly but ended up in tears with dh after the MW appointment because a week today is sweep territory and then 40+13 is induction which would result in our entire birth plan going in the bin.

Trying to stay positive but the little one seems too cosy in there and I've had enough I should be really grateful we've got this far its just a tough day...

Going on a long walk now with a curry at the end.. hopefully that will cheer dh up who now looks very worried and has a cracking headache.

I hope you're all looking forward to the weekend!

Oh City. So sorry you're still waiting.

As much as it's nice to have things go to plan, just think about the end result to stay positive.

A sweep is not too bad actually. A smear is much worse so don't worry.

Induction too is not all that bad. People only tell you the bad sides of induction but I can vouch for it being fine. 2 inductions at 40+13 went really well. No overnight stays involved. Very quick and easy.

I recommend a birthing ball (or one of those balls you see in the gym). Straddle it and rock from side to side - it really helps to get the baby down during labour.

Enough advice. Thinking of you hon.

3cats - such great news about DH being on board - you are so young! I am already 35 and only on lo #1 and DH is 40 in a few weeks !

All is well with us - Cassius is 6 months now - I cannot believe it. I have just started work again (well I work from home for myself and never stopped doing that really! but now I am 'out' working, about 1 day a week for a friend too.

re dogs - we have a border terrier and used to have a jack russell - terriers are brilliant, but mad - and prob not very cat compatible! Don't know much about cav king charles. My best advice is find a good breeder - ideally one that is not too big and breeds from home not a massive kennel - and always meet the 'parents' of the pups as this will show you what kind of temprement they may have. I think it is great to bring kids up around dogs and cats as it teaches them respect and I love to see the relatinships they form. I am sure a doggie will become a new friend for your kids too

City - hang in there - don't get too stressed thinking about sweep and induction - have lots of nice baths and try and relax (hard I know) but I am sure baby gets stubborn if it knows you are anxious!!! Make lots of plans for the next week, lunches, shopping, manicure/pedicure etc try and double bluff bub out by being so busy!! I bought some clary sage oil but never got to use it - I think you are supposed to put it in the bath - cant remember??! Are you taking your arnica yet - would def recommend that too I will think birthing thoughts for you all weekend!

Oh and the other thing city- and you will think I am mad I know with all my hippie/alternative therapy rantings - but try and do some visualisations in the bath - take 3 deep breaths really thinking about the in and out breath, then visualise your baby making its way down in your pelvis and also imagine your muscles relaxing and cervix softening and opening - I know I know - mad - but I SWEAR it worked for me - I did this every night in the bath for the last month. I also visualised a 7lb baby with a small head and Cassius was 6lbs 14 and 3/4 oz with a small head!!!!
OK - I am going now - sorry for my rambling!
xxxxx