emmsy's onwards and upwards part 2, more good new please!

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Right here we go again!

So far we have been lucky on this thread so lets stick together for all you oldies! until we all get our precious babies.

Here's to the next chapter in our special journey, onwards and upwards

Monkey I remember you, are you still ttc?

Back from gym and have consumed left over Chinese and chocolate

Barbie - I do Body Balance on Mondays (when it isn't cancelled for Bank Hols

I've been going a bit nuts with the exercise in the last couple of weeks and I'm sure it is because I know I will need to slow down soon.

Today was fine - Body Pump, which is toning with weights and Body Attack - high impact aerobics but I found it reasonably OK - no worse than usual anyway !!

I usually do 2 Body Pump, 1 Body Attack, 1 Spinning, 1 Legs Bums Tums, 2 Body Combat and 1 Dance Aerobics class over the course of an average week No pool at my gym, but I will certainly be moving on to Aqua and more Pilates if this pregnancy actually progresses

Thinking back, I've only had one day off the gym in the past fortnight, and have done a total of ten classes in the past 5 days !

Hi Monkeybumsbum I'm only keeping up because I couldn't get motivated at work today and spent all day surfing

Oooh it's nice to have lots of hello's

Hi mollie! Doing ok-ish I suppose, thanks! You know...bit up, bit down... How are you? I have been trying to keep up with what's going on, but there is sooo much info that I can't remember it all

Hi Sabs and Kate - I'm presuming and hoping that having big pants Sabs means that you have a bump to put in them How many weeks are you?

MLS Hello! Yes, still ttc... And you?

Jools Think I'd need to spend all day here to keep abreast of what's going on! Doesn't help that I have the crappest memory

monkeybumsmum its so hard to keep on here, cos things change so much! someone mentioned previously having a whiteboard with updates, lol!
I'm 16 weeks....stick around and hopefully pretty soon you;ll have a BFP too, with all the good luck and baby dust thats going round!

jools just listening to your exercise regime is making my head spin.....the only exercise im doing at the moment is reaching out for the leftover easter egg!

Monkeysbumsmum I've just checked out some of your other posts, so sorry to see that you have had two cp's over the last few months, no wonder you are up and down, really hope you start to get some luck soon

Well I booked my GP appt today, its a week tomorrow, I will be exactly 6 wks so she'll have 2wks to sort out my scan for me. Made it all seem a bit real so have to confess I nearly hyperventilated but have calmed myself down with a big bowl of rice pudding

Monkey I'm on my 2nd cycle since mc in Feb. Am now ttc with military style planned precision. Could almost have one of those wartime map thingies with soldiers & battleships that you move with sticks, hidden in my loft except the map would be my basal body temperature chart!

mollie can you not self-refer at your EPAU? I was able to do that for my 7 week scan, given I was treated there last year.....hmm rice pudding, i bought some today as i havent had it for ages! Hope the rice pudding is working in calming you down...

Sabs 16 weeks that's fantastic! It does look quite sparkly in here with the baby dust floating around How are you feeling?

Jools You sound like you are very, very fit! How long do you normally spend at the gym each week? More importantly, how on earth do you manage to fit all that in, and still keep up with this thread?

Thanks Mollie. The rice pudding sounds like a good idea I felt like a bit of a fraud the first time I made appt's with each pregnancy... I really hope it all goes well for you x

MLS LOL! Can just imagine you sat in your attic poring over strategies Hope it works! It's difficult to think of anything else though isn't it!

Sabs No they won't see you without a gp referral, but I like my doctor so don't mind going to see her first

MLS

MSL sometimes military is the way to go with these things!

monkey i was extremely tired and contstantly nauseous (sp?) the first 12 weeks, but the last few weeks have been good, getting my energy levels back and even at times (whispers) getting intimate with DH after depriving him for so long, lol! Sending some baby dust your way!

Hehe - Monkey - I am trying to be as fit as some of the other girls who go to the gym classes, but have a long way to go I usually go 5 days per week - on 4 of those days, I do two classes back to back, so am there for either 1.5 or 2 hours. On the Wed, I just do one spinning class for an hour.

Have just worked out that I've done 19 classes in the last 11 days, as there were extra ones on at Easter Hopefully it will all stand me in good stead for this pregnancy and maybe the weight loss will continue (slowly) if I keep exercising ...

Hehe - Monkey - I am trying to be as fit as some of the other girls who go to the gym classes, but have a long way to go I usually go 5 days per week - on 4 of those days, I do two classes back to back, so am there for either 1.5 or 2 hours. On the Wed, I just do one spinning class for an hour.

Have just worked out that I've done 19 classes in the last 11 days, as there were extra ones on at Easter Hopefully it will all stand me in good stead for this pregnancy and maybe the weight loss will continue (slowly) if I keep exercising ...

Girls thanks so much for all your thoughts, it means a lot to feel you will all be there in the room with me. I've been trying hard not to think about it, but I'm really nervous now and keep getting all teary. DP has been great and keeps telling me that all we are doing is going along for confirmation that everything is just fine and how great it is we are getting an extra scan. I'm really oping that all the good luck that has been floating around here the last few days will extend to us too.

Which reminds me, CONGRATULATIONS to blue - yet another amazing announcement . It won't be long for everyone else, this is the queen of the conception threads!

Sabs sorry you are having a rough time of it, that's the last thing you need at this stage. Try not to let it get to you too much - just focus on your (not so little) bean.

And Jools please don't overdo it, you sound like Superwoman! Chocolate is good though, it is calling you!!

mm, good to see you back and great news about the nnttc

kate best of luck for the coming weeks

Just wanted to wave to Kay too, sorry to hear what you have been through, no matter what age you are the pain of loosing a little one is the same. Hope you haven't felt isolated on this thread, there is an age gap though maybe we all need to work on overcoming that.

Waves to everyone else who I might have missed, and all the new faces

Evening ladies, its just took me ages to catch up on all the news ive missed while ive been at work today. I normally have my notebook and pen with me when i catch up so i can make a note of everyones news, and i havent tonight so will have to make a large post tomorrow .

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Blue, i am so so happy for you.

Lion-Will be thinking of you tomorrow, big hugs X.

Welcome back mm and Scorpio

Night ladies, see you all tomorrow.

Lionstar - hope all goes well tomorrow, you heed your DP's wise words...

Mollie - had a wee at you hyperventilating getting your GP appointment. One day at a time my lovely and it will be here before you know it.

barbie - did you say anything on that girl's fb page? I would be flaming too - grrr.

Jools - I made it to spin tonight but didn't do any weights or sit ups afterwards. My plan is to still go twice a week although with DS I was so sick from 6 weeks onwards I didn't go for ages then joined the 'fat, fifty and fab' aqua aerobics - out with the cycling shorts, in with the black maternity swimming cossie . Keep going but listen to your body too OK?

MLS - glad your DH rose to the ocassion and you're on the 2ww - yay!

MM - again lovely to have you back .

Monkeybum - we crossed paths on a thread a
couple of months back, good luck with ttc#2!

sabs - glad you've taken HR advice, just remember, write everything down..

Vjay - thanks for your lovely words, we can maybe have a Scottish bump meeting one day over the summer?

I really need to get to bed its been a rather exhausting day !

, sticky thoughts and babydust to all xx

Blue - congratulations

And as for me - it's really good job I wasn't symptom spoting as I'be be really XXXsed off now as AF arrived........

Non Symptom spotting does your head in ( as does going to the pub -sorry for crap spelling!)
Evening everyone!

monkey im glad you are back, i was wondering where you got to the other day, i was also thinking about mm who thankfully is also back and vm i hope she is ok whatever and where ever she may be

lion i have already said this but the best of luck for today, thinking of you

littlebellsmum ah sucks, bloody af! positive thoughts...one month closer to your baby now, and you can drink for the next two weeks, and have sex because you feel like it and not have to do it!

jools i used to work in a spa set within a gym and i did so many classes, if i didnt have clients i used to just go on the treadmill and run for half an hour and then do a class after work, its addictive!...your gym should put together a time table of suitables classes for you because your needs will change throughout your pregnancy

mollie well done for booking your appointment, all these smalll steps leads you to the bigger picture (the one where you look drained but smiling holding your precious baby in the hospital!) so pleased you are sounding happier

mm i hope the work situation sorts itself out soon for you, im glad you are just going with the flow and what will be will be....hopefully a bfp will be very soon

blue i did send the girl in question, somewhere along the lines of 'wow, congratulations you must be the most fertile person i have ever met! , i take it that the second mc wasnt what you expected and that the pergnancy did carry on, hope you feel better about this now and that its sunk it because i know the state you were in at the time. I guess you didnt tell me for fear of upsetting me, not upset at all just knackered from all of the extra shifts we had to pick up the week i was meant to be leaving work in order for you to recover but you were in fact still pregnant!!! ha ha take care"
Cheeky i know but hey, i was pissed off and over worked..all while trying to finish the house, go home for xmas and relocate here

neeko any symptoms yet???

kate glad the dress fitting went ok, i lived on slush puppies for the weeks leading to the wedding, looked great until i woke up with first af since having coil taken out and stomach bloated like mad! all those sit ups went to waste......

Im going to forget job hunting just for the day and spend some time with 2 girls i have met, we are planning a day at jumeriah beach park for sunbathing and gossip.....no baby talk....relaxing..(me peering behind my sunglasses at peoples bumps in their bikinis.....ice cream....
you get the picture, back later....have a good day everyone x

lion thinking of you today.x

monkey I remember you from sept threads, seems an age ago. I will keep a bit of me crossed for you.

doozer hello lovely lady

littlebell for you, it does do your head in. Next month I am going to drink gallons of water.

blue hope you are still grinning. I have my appointment with the accupuncturist today

barbie glad you are meeting people, relaxing and switching off a bit, sounds like a lovely day. It is raining a lot here so enjoy.

4ever think the consultant is having an endless round of golf. hope the blood giving goes ok.

mollie a big step for mollie

right off to do some work. off to do some work, close down computer, must do some work...

Ok have just done my emmsy homework and I'm attempting to reply. This is in no particular order and please don't be offended if I've missed you out.
LBM So sorry to hear about AF . Hope you're feeling ok and eating lots of chocolate for the good hormones.
Blue Hope your good news is sinking in! I forbid you to knicker check - pee with your eyes closed if you have to. That goes for Mollie and Jools too. Hope you're all feeling ok and looking after those tiny beans.
Gracie at abandoned baby -you'd have to be feeling pretty desperate to do that. Well done to you for using MC to help others. Shine your halo please!!
Mermaid Book at bedtime??! You sound like my kind of girl! Well done for the straight talking yesterday (and all the other girls who did it too)Not an easy situation...
Kate Glad the fitting went well. I'm v excited for you about the wedding. Mine was almost 7 years ago and was one of the best days of my life.
4ever No BDing? I think you'll need to decorate another room Glad you are feeling like you again. Sending you positive thoughts that it will all go your way.
Bakingqueen We're all addicts here! hope you're feeling better today. It's a real bitch when the black hole grabs at you again.
Barbie at girl from your old work. what a scheming ! Glad to hear you're out and about today. Hope the tan is coming on a treat. Won't be long before you'll be wearing a big maternity tankini!!
MM Hi. Nice to "meet" you. You must be a true emmsy judging by the welcome you got + you live near me!
Welcome to monkeysbum too. Love the name!
Sabs Hope you're feeling ok about work.You sound like a strong person and I'm sure you'll deal with it in the right way. We went to Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling and it was ace. Lions right in front of the car! Why so down on grapefruit juice? I love it - does that mean I'm not a true Emmsy?
MLS How's the symptom spotting going? Do I need to confiscate your hpts?
VJay happy 21 weeks!!!! So good to hear news like that.
Lion How did it go?
Hi to Babyinacorner anniecam doozer and anyone else I've missed.

Kay If you're still reading... I'm sorry for what you've been through. That's hard to cope with at any age and you sound lost and lonely. I have to echo what the girls said yesterday: Live a little and enjoy some time with your partner. It will happen soon enough. We all have the experience of having been 16 and aren't being patronising. I think a new thread sound like a good idea. Good luck finding happiness.

Phew! What a post!

Oh and meant to say. I am definitely not symptom spotting. I think because I haven't had a period since MC, I can't allow myself to believe it could be true. We did a damn good try with BDing 4 times in 5 days though so if there truly is a chance... I'll keep you all posted.

Neeko - I salute your dedication to your emmsy's homework and subsequent lengthy post!! Keep going with the non symptom spotting . You weren't at the safari Park on Monday were you?? We tried to go to the farm beside it but it doesn't open until May as we'd sat snarled in traffic for bloody ages. Where about in Scotland are you? (I'm a Falkirk bairn ).

barbie well done you for posting on FB. Hope your having a lovely day at the beach with your new girlie friends .

littlebell - sorry AF got you, hope you had a good night in the pub.

Hey anniecam - hope you've caught up with the posts by now

Well back at work today hugging my little secret . I actually have a meeting in the maternity unit this afternoon with the Head of Midwifery (HR work related I hastily add!!). Good sign I hope, maybe some sticky bean dust will rub off on me.

to all xx

Barbie - like your Facebook response. I remember very well how exhausted you were over Christmas, so glad you said something.

Am in Bridgend on business today and in a hotel overnight. Absolutely shattered as a storm woke me up at 4am and I couldn't get back to sleep

Off for a 4 hr workshop (snore) in a mo and no internet at the hotel so I'll just keep tabs on you all on my phone

Very vague nausea today and period pains. Had a major panic just now because I thought I had brown spotting but I think it is just the lighting / cheap loo roll at work - phew !

Mermaid - I am absolutely NOT leaving you ever - you are the voice of sanity and reason and always cheer me up