Emmsy's onwards and upwards part six - sticky icky babydust BFP central!!!

[Curlywurlee]

Here's a shiny new thread named especially for 4ever, let this be the one where we get lots and lots of new BFPs and everyone's pants get bigger

Ever onwards and upwards for all of you lovely ladies

Morning ladies DH and I took a trip to Bristol last night for a concert so v sleepy this morning!

Hi curly - almost made me cry reading about you seeing your 'real baby' - it WILL be a real baby

iggy glad you are feeling a little better, and sooo good that you had a good chat with dh, that always makes me feel better. I agree with curly that BD early on in cycle is great - you both feel no pressure and is just a nice bit of practice I think I'm day 13 today so I'm gonna have to stop the practice and go into battle soon!

MLS wow, that was a quick appearance by AF, hooray for moving on

Ha, blue, that cracked me up about being able to 'squirt across the room'!!! That's a neat trick.

hoping loved the pics and how cool your dh writes too! Still super jealous of your little kittens!

neeko yes, I am regularly teased for my TV/film quoting ability...bit sad really!!

mermaid? You are very quiet lately...hope it's just the greenhouse keeping you busy!

Hi moon and 4ever if you're lurking... hugs for you ladies today.

Hello lovely Emmsys ladies! I'm back! Just had a small holiday to Normalsville but I missed you all loads & came back early! Thanks for your lovely words, you made me feel all warm & snuggly! Ive had a little lurk so have heard the news .. will attempt to catch up with you all now! Apologies in advance for the most mammothest post possibly ever...

Big Emmsys congratulations again to Neeko! Already tx you but am really so chuffed, I had such a strong feeling you were!

Curly so pleased your scan went well & we have another dancing beanie to celebrate! You're whizzing through these 12 wks hon.. Thanks for being lovely as always x

Lovely to see Barbie back too!!! Big hand holding for you (maybe?), Gracie & Annies scans on fri!

Great news about staying off work Gracie and pleased your tummy ache & bloatings subsided - are you around 9wks? Mine was awful each time from wk5-8 then eased! at your big mouthed fb 'friend' !!

Annie you must be bricking it hon, am I right in remembering the 'soft marker' worries? Take a foot to squeeze as well. Praying for you..

Bluesatin such a sweetheart to pray for us all & me too! You're a lovely special lady.

MLS Yay to the return of AF & the resuming of mission BD! We will be cycle buddys..! Love your tattoo hon, not brave enough for that, but got a gorgeous belly bar in Egypt this year, it has one big diamante at the top, and 3 smaller diamantes at the bottom of 3 bars that rest over my belly button, so for me the 4 diamantes represent my babies, the bigger one being my 13 wk one, and its close to my belly so I smile when I see it. Must try & post a pic...

Mermaid hon, if you're lurking - lots of love to you, I believe I saw you on the same bus to Normalsville? Hope you are enjoying the break!

Moon sorry you have been having a shitty time... Cant believe your office also has 3pgs! 2 of mine on mat now (apart from one with same edd in sept who has turned into smug bitch from hell & wont even look at me now ). The lovely one used to sit next to me is in labour as we speak, hoping to hear news today! Also sad for you & your planned nursery, we were same, had one 'undecorated' room ready for 'whatever', in the end, as Curly suggested DIY was part healer, got stuck in 'while we can' was the philosophy, first was 'that' room which we did neutrally enough to change into nursery if/when it happens.. Same great idea as Hopings craft room.

Ginger inspiring to hear of your 3 babies but to hear of your 3 MC too.. Sign there is always hope tho... Hope your EDD is not too awful..

Hoping your posts always make me smile you're very optomistic and positive & your name does you justice!

Hey Iggy my Souf London neighbour! Sorry you also had a down time recently, pleased you feel better now..

Jools crap that the witch came. I can feel her scratching at my door with her freddy krueger nails as we speak - owwww...

You too cupcake damn her damn her! How exciting about your new career - watch out JK Rowling! Yea, a book of our journey? That would be amazing...

Mrskate holding out for you & hope DH is recovering now?

Loving the new name Buddhabelly Big tummy rubs to you & MM, Sabs and Vjay cant believe its nearly your time! One of my best mates edd is 26th Sept & sadly that was my no2 edd so Im pleased the first crop of Emmsys graduates will come then - it will put a positive light on it

No doubt I missed someone and Im sorry! Also hope I didnt mix up anyones stories! Was hard to catch up...

4ever so pleased you back - you have been missed I have a T-Shirt which says Souf London on it - it's very pleasing

hoping meant to say - thanks for your pics - so nice to put face to name - you look lovely

cupcake you are right - I may start practicing tonight!

Oh yes - an while I was obsessing yesterday and being a misery - I did what I always do and started looking for solutions online and I found this:

article on acupuncture and fertility

So I looked up the clinic - and is hugely expensive - but you can sign up for a free tips email - which I did. Link here in case you want too: Kite Clinic

Hey Iggy Tshirt sounds fab! Couldnt see hopings pics cos work quarantines mails with attachments Good luck with your BD mission!

AF is about to arrive. Had such long catch up post didnt menation that 2more BFNs & now got pains so know no joy this month. Did meltdown last week, but stepped back, switched off. Havent told anyone but mum yet that not managed ttc within 3month treatment deadline, almost dreading telling MIL & co as much as when we MC . For that reason will maybe say that we are having a break to everyone, then no pressure of constantly being asked. I mean I dont ask other inlaws how often they have sex do I?!? I have been quite positive, kept busy with DH & feeling optomistic, if not slightly relieved that pressure is off.. . Spoke with Portland consultant who confirmed 50/50 as to whether cover from treatment can last a few years even, or if 'top up' needed. We have apt to test our levels on tues to see either way. Decided that next couple of months no OPKs or nothing, BD as & when & take pressure of ourselves, just making that decision takes a big weight off. Manager studied hynotherapy for new career when shes redundant & is gonna do relaxation hypno & self hypno for me, her tutor does hypno fertility, will post link, sounds brill... Def need to take a big chill pill. Had been almost manic & thinking nothing else but ttc & work anxiety & was like a volcano ready to erupt at slightest trigger. Over last week I actually remembered what I was like pre MC and I like that lady so went to find her & slowly trying to step back into her clothes & shoes (tho waistband are all too tight now!)... Anyway - thought Id explain my dissapearance! I feel in a good place, not as good as being PG obviously but did need to regain perspective...

Loving the recent light hearted chat, thats why couldnt stay away! Very at boob comparisons, Im a weeny 36B and wear ultimo gel bras to enhance my fried eggs!

oh 4ever - its lovely to hear from you and so so pleased you have taken a big fat chill pill and are just going to bd as and when you like and undertake some relaxation therapy. Its so easy to forget who we are in the stress of ttc. I've said it before but you and DH are a special, special couple, always working together, supporting each other. You will make fantastic parents of that there is no doubt .

cupcake - I'm also a quoter of movies/t.v. shows (Friend's when Ross can't decide between Rachel or Julie and Chandler says "oh boo hoo, my diamond shoes are too tight and the 50's won't fit in my wallet - classic series 2!) I can quite 'Grease' ver batem' too but won't

MLS - bang on cycle for you! LOL at 'battle bunker' .

MrsKate - looking hopeful.....

Gracie - hope your meeting goes well today. Least if you get an office job you can sneak onto MN during the day!

Iggy - I had three sessions of acup in March/April - went back for my fourth but registered pregnancy instead so go for it!

Hoping - I'll need to wait til I get home to see your photos as can't access my btinterent from here (the cheek of it!)

Talking of which, back to paperclip tidying x

4ever have been obessing too - and is not a good place mentally for ttc or for living life! Hope cover for treatment is for years. Hypno sounds like good idea too.

talking of boobs - I am 34 FF at the mo... and that's without being PG!!!!!!

You're so so so lovely Blue xxxx We need an emoticon with a grin & a tear in eye! Im also a big friends fan & remember that one well! Im Monica - ocd clean freak!

Iggy know we're on the same page hon (& poss same street!!! ). We will get there (repeat 10x per hour!). Good lord woman 34FF?!? I think some of you ladies got my share in the boobies dept! Bless DH tells me he's a leg & bum man, just as well!

My lovely little friend at work just had emergency c sect but now has whopping 71b14 lil boy! Am well pleased for her & no twinge of or nothing! (pats own back!) He shares my nans birthday - she is 80yrs young today!

4ever I wondered that too we could be neighbours - i also did wonder if you worked for a place that I went for my first job interview - just from something you said... anyway..

Nice that you are happy for your friend

blue might try acupuncture then.. Juts going to hunt for a likely place!

4ever im so glad you are back...you sound so much more cheerful, in fact seeing you a little more positive made me cry! im so happy that you and dh are such a strong couple and are supporting each other, i second the notion that you will make a fab set of parents when (and not if) your lo makes that grand appearence!

mermaid where are you, are you still playing with the fishermen in the tamer you brazen hussy you!

hoping where are your pictures? i wanna see them. Did i miss the emails and number thing going on???

curley how far did they date you at on your scan (nervous barbie wonders if i should be further on then the last scan and hope history isnt repeating its self )

gg and annie i wont be joining you for a scan on frid, the lady doesnt work on that day...how inconciderate i have booked for tues though and she be 10 weeks and3 days....i have a brunch on friday so wont be able to access my computer until v late...unless one of you lovely ladies want to pay the mega high charges for a text abroad

iggy are you near kingston? i now kingston hospital offer a really good reflex and acupuncture place....

mrskate im getting excited that you might join gg in laying around watching this morning for the next few months...when is testing day

jools how is the back hun, my back has started playing up again too, trying not to make too much of it but cant help but worry. I hope you are relaxing, eating chocolate and generally just feeling happier...shme about the sperm ice cubes not being needed, ann summers have 50% off the ice cube trays for summer

Hi to all you other lovely ladies, im off to hang out the sheets and then i might for the first time in weeks go to the pool...dont worry ill stay out of the sun! xxx

Hi 4ever glad you're back, I think it's a good idea to tell everyone you're on a break, then you and dh just keep it between yourselves (and us ofcourse ) it really will take the pressure off.

hoping a green one for me please, how do I give you my address, I will have to join the mobile network won't I , why do I find it so scary?, it's like facebook, scary! Most of my family are on fb even my great aunt bless her. Where are these pics everyone is on about?

blue it's amazing how far the milk goes isn't it? I really struggled to feed ds so the midwife came out to help and she grabbed my boob and gave my nipple one heck of a squeeze and the milk shot out, it still didn't help though. I'm going to try again this time, though without the scary midwife

iggy glad you're feeling better today

Hope everyone is enjoying their Wednesday

hiya barbie, you're very clued up with ann summers ice cube trays How are your jubs, that does make me laugh, it's better than jugs anyway

Yay, loving that everyone here loves Friends too, love that line blue me and my little sister can have full conversations in Friends quotes

Aww iggy and 4ever know exactly what you mean about the obsessing it's exactly how I felt when af came this time too... I really suggest getting something else to focus on...with me it's obviously the crippling fear of being unemployed in 5.5 weeks but what about a dance class or something? Just something small to take your mind off things. V glad to hear you are trying to find your old self 4ever though we think you're lovely as you are of course!

vjay hello lovely!!!!

I only know about the ice cubes due to a friend buying them last time i was home .....

so have you really choosen the name??? im so excited for you.

hello cupcake too....im waiting for the first installment of nexts summer best seller...i have the pool, the suncream and an alcoholic free cocktail waiting to set the mood!

Lol, Vjay I know what you mean about finding it scary but you can just give your email address to 'the network' so we have a means of contacting you...doesn't have to be a mobile number.

barbie same for you- email any details you want to give out to [email protected] and our lovely secretary gracie will pick it up Then she can send you all our details and hey presto, we can start emailing each other pics and all sorts of other exciting things like knitting patterns!

Ha, thanks barbie at least I know I will have a few readers!

hi cupcake, hope the concert was good and you're not too sleepy still, I'm sure work wont notice if you take a sneaky snooze

barbie I'm going to pretend I'm sitting by the pool with you, it sounds bliss. Dh and DS like the name Ben, though I think DS likes it because of Ben 10, I suppose that's better than Optimus Prime I like the name too but I did want Ewan, so I might have that as the middle name, we'll see.

barbie am so of the pool. Kingston is a bit far - but do able! I'll look into it. fank you! Exciting that you have booked scan for tues.

vjay I don't know little optimus prime has a certain ring to it

cupcake is good advice - was actually thinking of a dance class.. I do Boxfit twice a week - but dancing might be fun..

Vjay - Ben is a lovely name . My DS has just gotten into Ben10 BIG TIME and I'm now tripping over aliens and such like its hard to keep up - they don't stay babies for long do they

Loliggy little optimus prime

blue they do grow up too quick, ds said to me today that the baby can have his garage because he's too big for it now , but baby can't have his tranformers.
The name is growing on me more and more now

Go iggy! Get on that dancefloor wish I lived nearer to you so we could find one together my dh refuses to dance! boo.

Where are the lovely jools and sophable today? Did evil af come soph? And also forgot to say sorry about the BFNs 4ever, really hope the appointment next week is positive.

How did it go GG?

Glad you're feeling a bit better today iggy

Hope all the scans go well.

4ever - know what you mean about having a break, it becomes too much sometimes (i guess we all feel this at times). If nothing happens this month i think we are going to call it a day. I am blessed with 2 dds and ds- dds (From first marriage) are grown up- dd1 is 21 and dd2 is 18. Dh didnt want any children then had a midlife crisis and said he did (at that point we had been togther about 10 years). It took two years to make ds and i am now 43+. I know I am very lucky to have ds (18 months) but would have loved to have another so that he wasn't 'one on his own' but perhaps it's not be. i do feel resentful to dh at times because we could have done all this so much earlier, i know he would love another one but my age is so against us. anyway, off-load over .

am busy trying to work while ds asleep so will pop back later!

Ooh and vjay I love the name Ben too! Sadly I already have a BIL with the name so can't really use it...