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Still TTC, PPP and waiting to CCC - one down, and more than enough optimism to go around!

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calsworld · 04/04/2008 20:03

Right, so I can't start this thread using anything like..."Here we go ladies!"

So, will have to come up with something completely different....

How about Congratulations Kay!

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NatalieJane · 05/04/2008 08:37

I can do the actual cooking part, but I am not good at the prep, I can't peel a potato with out cutting most of the potato away, I can't put carrots into neat little batons, although I can prepare a lovely salad.

The cooking part, as long as I can follow some times, I am fine, I'm not good at just looking and knowing if something is done, or if it needs more of x, or if it has too much y etc.

DH used to do all the cooking up until very recently, but now he is coming home later, I am tending to do the boys tea and DH does ours when the boys go to bed. Not a great set up, I like us to all have dinner together, but can't keep the boys up late just so we can have dinner together, and DH can't help being home late so it is the only option.

Playingthewaitinggame · 05/04/2008 08:38

Right I am off, need to wake DH up, get shower and get in the garden.

Talk to you on Monday, bye

kayzisexpecting · 05/04/2008 08:40

LOL, I do try to help him cook. I do have to cook when dh is on lates but its normally very easy stuff like spag bol or curry but from jars.

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calsworld · 05/04/2008 08:44

Morning all, having more dizzy spells again today, not just when getting up, moving my head quickly is making it spin too. This happened at a similar stage in my cycle last month - is it a symptom of anything or just coincidence and I have another ear infection - without any pain?

Me and BF are off to Nott'm in a bit to go bra shopping and I'm hoping to pick up a swimming costume too as DH, DS and I are going to the water park at alton towers, I've not been before but it sounds good, here, I'm really looking forward to it.

This afternoon DH and I are going to get DS shoes checked as its been about 6 weeks now, and I need some new work shoes too.

Tomorrow its going to be an at home day trying to get some semblance of order in my house which is v v untidy and beginning to look very student like, and it needs a rudy good clean too. Working full time AND being away two weeks in a row is certainly taking its toll!

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calsworld · 05/04/2008 08:46

"being away two weekENDS in a row"

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calsworld · 05/04/2008 09:04

Finally found something about blue fanjos!

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NatalieJane · 05/04/2008 09:12

I saw that yesterday, if you google Chadwick's sign, there is more, nothing really in depth, although, there is not much more than 'if you get pregnant your fanjo may turn blue' you can say I suppose!!

MoosMa · 05/04/2008 09:55

Morning everybody, another non eventful weekend in the Moos household, DH is working flat out and I'm stuck indoors with 2 DDs! We did have a dippy GOf last night though so at least we're both in a good mood today

Good news though, I had a little bit of EWCM yesterday. It didn't seem much but seeing as I've never noticed it before, even when TTC I'm quite pleased And it's only day 24(!). Ah well, it just means I have more safe GOFing time and less AF time before we go live!

Oh, and I can cook, not always brilliantly but it's good enough to keep us alive!

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Cosmogirl · 05/04/2008 10:00

Morning all, my DH is an AMAZING chef which means I don't get to cook at all . I get stuck with the washing up - rubbish! I might see if he will let me cook one night out of seven - don't think it will go down well, but when I become a Mummy I need this skills surely?!

Hope everyone has lovely weekends. We have quite a busy one. NJ - hope it goes OK with bump going public.

We are getting through our list at speed! Tis very exciting!

YouCantTeuchThis · 05/04/2008 10:02

I like to cook but I am not that good at it I can carry off a few dishes alright, but my 'experimenting' often wrecks a perfectly good meal.

All our days are busy at the moment (though I still find time for MN ) Lots of washing and housework to do, work stuff to catch up on, blah blah...

I'm on CD9 and not an OPK to be had!!! I did google a due date calculator though and if successful this month, would be due on DS's birthday.......

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calsworld · 05/04/2008 10:02

I used to cook really well, but since being pg when I couldn't even face being in the kitchen, nevermind opening the door to the fridge, DH took over the cooking - I've never really been as good since.

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YouCantTeuchThis · 05/04/2008 10:03

Oh Moosma...sounds like your GOF-ing was a bit dangerous

kayzisexpecting · 05/04/2008 10:04

I dont mind washing up but I hate drying. So I dont mind being stuck with the washing up.

NatalieJane · 05/04/2008 10:05

Washing up? What's that? Ohhhhhhh, is that the thing that the dishwasher does?

kayzisexpecting · 05/04/2008 10:09

Yes Nat PMSL.

I want a dishwasher but we have no room

YouCantTeuchThis · 05/04/2008 10:12

I heart my dishawasher...

I don't mind washing up in other people's houses but I hate doing my own. If I cam e to yours, I would happily wash up your dishes whilst you make a cuppa (without asking...I do it all the time, luckily most people don't take offence ) but I will leave mine to the last gasp...

NatalieJane · 05/04/2008 10:14

Jeez, I'd chuck the telly out if it meant I could have a dishwasher!

Infact the dryer is in the garage so we could get the dishwasher in the kitchen.

Diege · 05/04/2008 10:37

Morning! dh gave me a lie-in this monring, and now I feel all groggy with too much sleep . Sorry for those us you doing the early shift!
I'm sort of mixed with cooking. dh does most of ours, though I do enjoy following a recipe and get reasonable results. I really love baking, cakes, scones etc, but again time is the thing that stops me! Oh and I also LOVE my dishwasher, though HATE having to unload/reload it. V. lazy I know!
The plan today is to visit Chester. It's my wedding anniversary on Monday (7 years) and dh wants to buy me something, so can't complain . I tend to think it would be easier if I just went on my own though, as Chester and 3 dds, AND dh will be murder round the shops!! Moan, moan...
Very bad cramps today, so fully expecting af. Still looking forward to my e-bay delivery though .

lardylumps · 05/04/2008 10:39

morning all, CD11 for me and gof last night...

Didn't bring up ttc last night, and dp didn't either.. He is really down, but we had a really good chat and a bottle. I made sure that he knew that I loved him and that we will be ok regardless (either he gets another job or I go full time) and that I am happy to do it (even though I am not I would happily do it iyswim).

When I left this morning he was down again but hopefully he will be ok! As far as ttc i am taking one day at a time and not going to bring it up unless he does.

I love cooking and have to say I am quiet good at it. I dont have a dishwasher but very dry hands...

Diege · 05/04/2008 10:52

Hi LL, sounds like you're being a great support to dh - is there anything is the pipeline re job opps? Of course as you say going full-time for you isn an option. I was full-time until last September when I dropped to 4 days a week (more like they squeezed my 5 days into 4 and paid me 20% less ). Remind me, was last night's GOF 'unprotected?' (I've a terrible memory about everyone's contraception!)

NatalieJane · 05/04/2008 11:01

Well it is all over, CD1 for me. And now have to wait till May, farking hell.

Don't you just love how you can just get thrown a 33 day cycle out of nowhere?!

No, me neither...!

lardylumps · 05/04/2008 11:03

yes we are unprotected....

Dp has called a few companies that he does work for now. They are going to call him back next week. He is well know in his trade in this area and has a good reputation so I know he will get another job. Any company would be lucky to have him..

I work a 6 day week but only 28 hours but I am sure that if I asked they would up my hours to full time even if for a short period. I would hate to leave dd but at the same time if needs must then I would have no problem doing it (will probably cry the whole time but hay ho)? I really made light of it last night so that if it does come to this dp will not feel bad.

lardylumps · 05/04/2008 11:06

NJ so sorry........... Are you sure it is AF

NatalieJane · 05/04/2008 11:08

Well, it is blood, not discharge, and red, but not a normal period for me, no pains, and it isn't gushing out, but yes, it is a proper period.

Hopefully my belly will go down with it.

Diege · 05/04/2008 11:10

Oh bloody hell Nat, can you believe that?? You're right, there's something about ttc that makes your cycle go crazy. You must feel crap .
Am thinking myself that I might miss the next cycle out (April)simply due to workload and the sickness I'll no doubt get again. I could manage being sick June onwards, but to be ill during May would be disastorous. Anyway, enough of me, lots of hugs and masses of sympathies.

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