Emmsy's onwards and upwards! xxx

[barbie1]

For all of us who have shared so much, tears, hopes, laughter and dreams. May our friendships stay strong and as healthy as we all our.
Here is to our happy ending...we deserve it
Love Barbie x

I just can't keep up with you girls, RL keep getting in the way!

Sending my love and hugs to Barbie & Blue today - my thoughts are with you.

Jools fingers crossed, and stay away from those tests, symptom spotting is an obsessive business though eh! Hugs to all those who the wicked witch has caught up this month, but fingers crossed for a fresh batch of New Year hatchlings!

congrats to anniecam, hope you feel you can claim you're 'Bigpants' status soon - sticky thoughts.

Welcome to all the new ladies, loving all the positivity it takes to move over here.

Practising

Barbie ttc#1 cd 19
Blue ttc#2 cd 18
MLS ttc#2 cd 6
Mermaid
Jools ttc#1 cd 23
4ever ttc#1 cd 3
Curlywurlylittlepants ttc#1 cd2
GracieGirl ttc#1 cd 2
mm1509
Molliemooma ttc#1 cd 27
Littlebellsmum
Neeko - waiting (very impatiently) for AF (ttc#2)
Doozer
Ginger
VM (come back, we miss you )

Expecting/Qualifying for Big Pants

Lionstar due 26/09/09
Vjaybigpants
Anniecam
Sabs
Scamper

After much deliberation we have decided to go for an amnio, just because I don't think I can survive the stress otherwise. We don't know what we would do if it comes out positive for any disorders, but we'll cross that bridge if we come to it (suspect DP and I may differ fundamentally, so don't want to start that discussion if we don't have to). The consultant who will do the procedure is very expert and has a far better rate than the quoted 1:100 miscarriage risk, which is very reassuring. We go a week on Wednesday.

I have been quite glum as you can imagine, and have been fearing the worst - even to the level of obsessive knicker checking. However the last few days I've been feeling little squirmy movements - and that is so reassuring It makes it all seem so much more of a possibility.

Love to all

lion thnakyou for coming back and posting, i have been thinking about you loads lately, even checking some of the threads posted by ladies in a similar situation to you for further imformation for you. However if you are any thing like me then i know you will be researching everything anyways...keep strong and just get through to next wednesday. Im loving the squirmy movements!

jools im liking your pains! lets hope thats its another sign...ive been having stabbing pains today, v low down....im only a few days behind you so lets talk each other through this long waiting game

4ever sorry about your heavy af, be assured that you wont have 'completely normal' af for a few months, so prehapes this is just your bodies way of clearing you out so there is plenty of space for a lo to grow

neeko did you really read back through the whole tread i dread to think what we have been gossiping about from the beginning!

Well i went to the beach and it was ladies only day, i have never seen so many pregnant ladies in the same place, or babies ...however it cheered me up thinking that that could be me this time next year.

mollie roll on wednesday.....im going to send you my mobile so you can text me when you get a bfp!!!!

barbie hun sorry I couldn't get on earlier (first day back at work) been thinking about you all morning so big {{{{hug}}}} across the water.

Like you I felt v v last night but strangely calm today and glad the date is going to be in the past in a few hours. We WILL get there, I just know it!

Hello everyone else especially lionstar - been thinking about you x

Better dash just now as I've come back to a shitload of work - will catch up tonight x

Just a quickie to say Barbie & Blue sending you a very non-mumsnet hug thinking of you lots
Lionstar Good luck with the amnio, will keep everything crossed for you that you get some good results x

Everything crossed for the amnio on weds lionstar...

Hope blue & barbie are bearing up..? My 1st lost one should have its 1st birthday next mon

Still desperately waiting on results, pho a.m & said may call today but if not then will be tomorrow, looks like tomorrow then.. Trying to Keepin busy with work...

I need a big white board so I can have every up there with a sort of flow diagram going on cos I get confused and just know I will leave someone out.
barbie and blue you are both sounding so strong and positive about the future and that is lovely to hear. So big hugs.xx

lion big hugs for you too and such a hard and brave decision. I will be so thinking about all 3 of you on Wednesday.x

welcome neeko glad to see you moving on and joining us.

jools I am so keeping my fingers crossed for you. Your diet really sounds like it is making a big difference in how you are feeling.

waves to ginger and curly and gracie curses and toads bottoms ladies but we can all start having more fun this month

mollie you really need a big thermos of coffee and a whole chocolate cake to tackle this thread if you've been gone one weekend! Hope you are ok sweetie and fingers crossed for you.x

4ever afternoon, must be your home time nearly ouch at nasty af, just take it easy. Are you getting your results tomorrow?? I will keep everything crossed.

Barbie and Blue big hugs to you both.

4ever - I'm on 2nd AF since MC and its really really heavy too. Its been really busy at work today and so its been a bit of a nightmare finding chance to sneak off to the toilet all the time. Keep us posted with your results tomorrow.

Lion glad you and DP managed to come to a decision regarding the amino, we'll all be here to hold your hand next wednesday.

lol gracie at your pretend child . I've warned DH that I'm only a year away from stealing a baby He looked a bit worried for some reason.

Thinking of you today Barbie and Blue. Be kind to yourselves. We will never forget our little ones.

Jools I have everything crossed for you (tis getting uncomfortable ) Keep us posted on the symptom spotting. This is sounding most promising lady But promise me you will also think of at least three reasons why it will be okay if you are not pregnant this month, just in case. My three ultraconvincing (yeah right!) reasons for being okay with not being pregnant this month are:

1. I can drink on my birthday on Wed
2. I can drink when I go home for Easter weekend

and just to show that I'm not a total lush

1. A january baby means an extra summer month of maternity leave

4ever I'm sorry about your AF. It sounds horrible. I had one really heavy one as well a while back. As Barbie says, maybe your body is just trying to get back to normal and prepare itself for your lo to come. Good luck with the results honey

Lion you brave lady, try not to worry, we'll do our best to distract you until next wed. And it will be good news, it will be good news (curly does her best mantra voice)

Mermaid it is hard to keep track isn't it?!! I like our new list though, especially as our graduate list is increasing

Big waves to ginger mm lbm neeko vm scamper sabs vj annie and anyone I've forgotten.

Hi all,

Just wanted to call in and say I'm thinking of you barbie and blue today xxx

I only have a few mins so sorry for the short post and not to say hello to everyone properly - but I also wanted to quickly add my details to the list (I think this is such a good idea! - it's helping me so much being part of this thread ) hope i've done this right!

Barbie ttc#1 cd 19
Blue ttc#2 cd 18
MLS ttc#2 cd 6
Mermaid
Jools ttc#1 cd 23
4ever ttc#1 cd 3
Curlywurlylittlepants ttc#1 cd2
GracieGirl ttc#1 cd 2
mm1509
Molliemooma ttc#1 cd 27
Littlebellsmum
Neeko - waiting (very impatiently) for AF (ttc#2)
Doozer ttc#1 cd8
Ginger
VM (come back, we miss you )

Expecting/Qualifying for Big Pants

Lionstar due 26/09/09
Vjaybigpants
Anniecam
Sabs
Scamper

hello ladies...ive been lurking again...this thread moves so fast!!! i really cant keep up and like mermaids idea of having some board up somewhere to keep track!

blue and barbie thinking of u lots....u guys have been there for me so much the past 6 months or so, just to let you know that im here for you all should u ever need it...sending my love to any1 else who may be going thru sad dates in the next few weeks..

lionstar good luck for next week....i'll be thinking of u all week...

4ever will be thinking of u on monday too...my lost angel was due to be born on mon 13th too (but this year)...since last week ive been getting really emotional and even today i had a bit of a cry again..i know i have lots to look forward to with bubba on the way, and i probably sound so ungrateful to you all, but i just feel sad for my first baby, but know i have to be strong for the one growing inside of me...im glad theres no work on monday so i can just spend some time alone with DH

curly we have the same birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my birthday is on wed too!

sabs send her love to everyone and really apologies if ive missed out on any other crucial bits on here....

better add myself on here!

Barbie ttc#1 cd 19
Blue ttc#2 cd 18
MLS ttc#2 cd 6
Mermaid
Jools ttc#1 cd 23
4ever ttc#1 cd 3
Curlywurlylittlepants ttc#1 cd2
GracieGirl ttc#1 cd 2
mm1509
Molliemooma ttc#1 cd 27
Littlebellsmum
Neeko - waiting (very impatiently) for AF (ttc#2)
Doozer ttc#1 cd8
Ginger
VM (come back, we miss you )

Expecting/Qualifying for Big Pants

Lionstar due 26/09/09
Vjaybigpants
Anniecam
Sabs due dc#1 26/09/09
Scamper

Evening ladies, just popping on quickly as busy day at work today and im so tired i could sleep for England.

Barbie and Blue-Been thinking of you both today, sorry i couldnt get on here sooner, i hope it hasnt been too bad for you today,sending big hugs. The EDD is always the hardest, then it gets easier each year, my first lost angel would be celebrating his/her 4th birthday tomorrow .

Hugs to everyone, i,ll be back tomorrow as my day off.

Hey ladies and sabsbigpants!!! Great to hear from you .

Thanks for all your kind thoughts today, it really means alot . barbie will already be asleep and today has past..

curly - I like your style - I do that too, always have a few things lined up if AF comes and they normally revolve around alcohol .

mermaid lol at your whiteboard idea, lots of visions of the control room in 'Prime Suspect' or 'Life on Mars' when they try to tie up the criminal gangs

Big waves to everyone else x

hi everyone

hope everyone is ok . im just gatecrashing this thread lol.hope thats ok

i have been on the miscariage thread but feeling ready to branch out lol.

welcome kate well done for making the move!

btw, me and barbie were chatting a while back about some of us maybe meeting up when barbie is in london in early september for a wedding. Anyone else up for it???

Yeah Kate made it to the onwards and upwards thread!

yeah thought il pop in to say hello

SabsBigPants - yes I'm up for a day out to London. Any excuse for a day out! If Barbie can travel all the way from Dubai I'm sure i can make it from the Midlands!

AnnieCam and SabsBigPants - just cos you have BigPants doesn't make you forget your lost angels - we're here to hold your hand .

Evenin' Kate welcome to the loveliest cave in the world. Consider yourself on the guestlist and straight into the VIP area

Barbie ttc#1 cd 19
Blue ttc#2 cd 18
MLS ttc#2 cd 6
Mermaid
Jools ttc#1 cd 23
4ever ttc#1 cd 3
Curlywurlylittlepants ttc#1 cd2
GracieGirl ttc#1 cd 2
mm1509
Molliemooma ttc#1 cd 27
Littlebellsmum
Neeko - waiting (very impatiently) for AF (ttc#2)
Doozer ttc#1 cd8
Ginger
VM (come back, we miss you )
Kate

Expecting / Qualifying for Big Pants

Lionstar due 26/09/09
Vjaybigpants
Anniecam
Sabs due dc#1 26/09/09
Scamper

Annie. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. I'm sure your lost little ones are looking after that little bean.

Sabs I'm loving the big pants. Can't believe you have the same due date as lion. Happy days Happy Birthday Wednesday too

blue I bet Barbie has fallen asleep holding your hand, and we're holding the other one. I hope tomorrow is nice and sunny and full of hope

Big waves to gracie and Doozer

Forgot to say, I'm totally up for meeting in London when barbie is back

Welcome Kate

Hello Sabs - good to "see" you

Mermaid - laughing at the flow charts !

Curlywurlee - I am going from one extreme to the other - one minute I convince myself I have no symptoms (major non-symptom is non-sore boobs) but then I catch a whiff of something that makes me think my sense of smell is ramping up a notch, and I have mild cramping again this evening If I am all imagining it, my happy thoughts revolve around:

Wanted to avoid Xmas anyway as my sis was due on what would be my due date and had my nephew on Christmas Day !

Want to lose some more weight so I am super-fit and have "room to grow" !!

Want to enjoy my slimmer figure and maybe, just maybe, get into a pair of size 14 Monsoon jeans that have been languishing in the wardrobe, waiting for me to shrink into them !

Oh, and alcohol, alcohol, alcohol We are going on hols for a week on Apr 27th. The last holiday was Cornwall - not drinking and ended in MC, so I'm due a nice break

So, being PG this month would be really inconvenient

They are QUALITY reasons not to be pregnant Jools ... in fact they are such good reasons, that you are probably pregnant

Night all. Talk soon xxx

yesterday is finally over, so now its time to dust myself off and move onwards.

blue when i went to bed at 10pm last night (long day, needed to sleep!) i was hoping that you were ok and able to get through the next three hours. For some reason it seems like you had a longer day than me because i went to bed, but then i remembered i was awake 3 whole hours before you!

sabs so glad you ares still lurking, i thought maybe you had gone over to the expecting threads and left us here but im glad you didnt! been following you on fb, make sure you stay away from the g20 you naughty naughty girl!

jools dont you just love the conversations we have with ourselves about being pregnant? i bet one minute you are 100% convinced that you are, only to change your mind within seconds by coming up with another list of reasons you arent?! Thats why the 2ww is offically the longest two weeks ever, we do our own heads in!

Im so up for a day in london! we fly in on the 3rd i think as we have a wedding in mayfair on the 5th. As soon as everything is confirmed i will get back and we can arrange something. I know london pretty well due to living there for 2 years so i can get to where ever you girlies think best. sabs and lion* will be almost ready to pop!

I also managed to get hold of mm yesterday.....she is tied up with work etc but will coome back soon.

mollie only one more day until you test !!!!!

hi kate

Lastly i want to thankyou all for the support yesterday, reading it back this morning had me in tears, but happy ones knowing you are all there. I think without you there would be nobody to remember my lo with, or to cry too, moan at, bitch too and laugh with, so thanks again xxxx

Thank you Sabs & Annie for your kind words & making me feel its alright to remember.. Its just acknowledging it isnt it? This is the only place I dont feel like Im just droning on about it & boring people (tho sometimes I do think that on here). Just feel bit emotional thinking about what should be lost lo 1st birthday next mon, and that Im still in groundhog day wondering if it will ever be, so Sabs we can hold each others hands next mon then cos I think I need it... (v glad off work too!) Annie remembering your lost lo 4th bd today, never forgotten hon.. xxx

Happy RL birthday to Curly & Sabs for tomorrow too! xx

Also big welcome to Kate xx

Hoping today we get our test results...

Morning!
Barbie Well done for surviving yesterday. You sound much stronger today. I did speed read the whole thread and it's official - you lot are mad! I'm also even more confused than ever about who's who!!!
Blue Hope you got through yesterday relatively unscathed too. It's good in a way that you and Barbie could go through it together.
Both Sabs and Lion are due the same day as I was and I am hoping that good news of their new arrivals will get me through that day - in addition to a big pregnant belly of my own
Kate Well done for moving onwards and upwards. How long til your wedding now?
Jools Love the reasons. I am also symptom spotting in the absence of AF and the fact that I can't think about anything else. It's driving me crazy(er)
Hi to Gracie Mollie Mermaid Annie Doozer Curly MLS and everyone else.

Sorry 4ever we Xposted and I missed you out of my hellos! Of course it's right to remember. My MIL is 30yrs on from her MC and says she'll never forget. Be kind to yourself