Brrrr it's so chilly today!! I've been working from home today and the builders have had all the doors and windows open, and its so darn cold! Can't use our new log burner until next week, when the plaster has dried, so just had to sit under a pile of blankets.
Aliona We are in the north, hardly a rent-robbery hot-spot, but when we moved from Scotland we had a HUGE shock about prices. It's like the further south you go the more everything costs. I complain a lot about where I live, but we couldn't afford to buy a house if we lived further south. It's so frustrating how London is out of reach of a lot of people. But then again, black bogeys lol. How's your walking carpet doggy today? Any more fur for a blanket?!
Rose How was your scan? Hope all is going well!!
Otters You're so close to testing!! You're being so patient!! I think knicker watch is mandatory... Everything crossed for you.
Minster How is the pup today? Hope she's settling in!! How is your friend doing? When are you scanning again?
Atik Western medicine and Chinese medicine are really, really different and you're right that they don't like each other! Part of the problem is that the Chinese government are putting a huge amount of money into Chinese medicine, and limiting imports of western drugs. So, a lot of the disagreement is political, which is really unhelpful for patients!!
There is definitely merit in some Chinese medicine (e.g. acupuncture is shown to be effective for stress, pain etc.) but the trouble with it is that there is not the science behind it that we have in western medicine. I think staying warm is generally good for you, but raising your body temperature above normal is likely to be bad.
(Disclosure - I work in health sciences!)
Elizabeth How are you doing? Are you feeling any better? My ovaries are still 9cm and 11cm. It's getting so uncomfortable. But I can't complain when I remember what you went through!! Have your clinic spoken to you about it at all? Will you be at risk for your FET?
Star Because of PCOS I can't handle being vegan - it is just SO hard to get enough protein! But I only eat eggs from my own chickens, and try to keep dairy to a minimum... I've been veggie on and off for a long time. I really struggle with my own feelings on it! I try to be rational, but it's so difficult. Your training sounds really interesting!! What made you decide to follow that route?
Dbear I've had a lot of random arguments with OH through this. It was pretty tough at the beginning but now I've got him doing my injections he's feeling a bit more involved. I still need to make more effort though...
Speaking of OH, he can't come to the scan on Thursday. I know on balance it will probably be fine, but I catastrophise, and keep thinking "how am I going to drive home if there's bad news?"... I know it's ridiculous. Sometimes I feel like a teenager, I am so NOT in control of my emotions.
Anyhoo, I've gotta get going, train soon! Hopefully I can get wifi on the train so I can keep chatting :) Hope everyong is staying warm!