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[100years]

Well what happens now?

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[100years]

Yay mini :) ace stuff for scan and nearly 11 weeks TTC is still a go go, on about CD 20 now, just doing it as and when, I'm trying not to think about the point of cycle we are at, but it's so hard.

Harpie, when are you home, not that I want to shorten your holiday?

Well LO just clapped to 'if you're happy and you know it' I've tried really hard to teach her to clap her hands she also just stood for an age not holding on yay clever baby

[Leftwingharpie]

She's feeling better then? Wow she's coming on in leaps and bounds!

We get back to uk on Sunday morning, by which time I will be 6DPO.

[100years]

Well she's still a massive snot monster, but she's in good spirits :)

Woohoo to properly saying DPO cool.

[minipie]

I was about to say LO sounds awesomely cute with the clapping 100 but then you mentioned the snot and slightly spoiled the picture I am sure she is delightful though

Hmm the scariness sounds a bit unfortunate harpie, there must be some posh bits of town without all that surely? maybe you could just get taxis to and from there...

I'm feeling ok, not really nauseous apart from the occasional evening when I can only face very bland food, but that is rare. I am veeery tired though and my skin is dreadful, even compared with its usual low standard. On the plus side I have discovered Garnier BB Cream which I am really impressed with (and I am never impressed with makeup!)

Ooh, 6DPO on Sunday morning so you could POAS on, say, the 25th? Unless you're going to be one of those incomprehensible sensible people who waits till 14DPO.

[100years]

She's still cute, even with the snot mini :) but I'm slightly biased here :) glad you aren't feeling too too bad there.

[bebejones]

Oh no! Poor mr Harpie! Hope he/it is better soon and that it doesn't spoil TBT too much, can't believe it's nearly home time!!

100 - poor E have a feel ( if you can) along her gums you may well be able to feel teeth before you can see them! Stock up on teething powders and gel now!! We found the bonjela one not so good but there is one in green packaging (can't remember brand) which was good! (it'll cone to me in the middle of the night!!!)

Mini - yay for scans and heartbeats!

Our situation is a tricky one to fix. Relationship wise it could be better at the moment but if our economic situation improved then it would follow. I often wonder if stress would exist if we all still traded chickens and goats instead of money?!! money just screws everything up! Sensible bebe brain knows we need to wait but my heart is about to explode it aches so much

[Leftwingharpie]

By 25 May AF will be late, so I'll definitely be thinking of testing if we get that far! I'm not particularly hopeful, but I'm not too bothered either way, given the maternity pay position.

[100years]

Yeah bebe, I can kind of feel a ridge there, but like I say I don't really know what I'm looking for! Lol. I meant to pick up some stuff in town today, but I forgot! Have a hug for your troubles. I don't know if trading I. Animals is any less stressful, what if your chickens get chicken disease?

Ooh harpie, I think we might both be in that post ov part of our cycle, unless mine is still to come

[Leftwingharpie]

I don't know where we would put the chickens and goats to be honest, it's not a big flat!

[100years]

We manage

[Leftwingharpie]

God I can't wait to come home it is so boring sitting in this hotel room. There's not even anything decent on TV. Went out to get water and sandwiches earlier but now stuck here till teatime.

[100years]

:( Oh Harpie, sorry it's crap for you being holed in.

[Leftwingharpie]

We've got a whole bottle of vodka here. I might drink it to pass the time. Five hours till dinner. DH is watching car programmes on Sky.

[bebejones]

Oh no Harpie! :( Can he not go out at all?! He really ought to see a doctor if it's that bad! You'll have to stick him on one of those golf buggies with the flashing light at the airport! :(

Shall have to rethink the chicken plan then Maybe crafts can be traded with too? Fine needlework or crocheting?! I could pay in cake perhaps?

[strawberrypie]

Cake! I would take that in leiu of Stirling!

100, yes we could do Wed, we go to a group on Wednesday morning so you would be very welcome to join us there or we could meet wherever is easier :)

LWH I can't believe OH is happy to sit in and waste your hols rather than see a doctor!!!!!

Mini I know exactly how you feel with the 'I'm so happy but can this really be real'?' stage. Tbh I think it only really sinks in when you look at your LO for the first time! For me anyway :)

We are in a tent this weekend, hope the rain stops soon!

[Leftwingharpie]

No he's in bed with his foot elevated. He has gout but won't see a doctor (probably more cost and effort than it's worth tbf) and he definitely won't go on a cart with flashing lights so he'll just have to hobble tomorrow. He's now asleep. I'm so tempted to sneak out and barter things for cake!

Strawberry I love camping, even in the rain! I'm jealous - even from
San Fran!

[bebejones]

All my problems solved!!

Harpie how long have you been stuck in the hotel? Seems like such a waste of TBT Is this a pre TBT problem for DH? Poor guy, must be rubbish (and painful) for him too! Why are men so bloody weird about going to the doctors?!

[Leftwingharpie]

Since yesterday afternoon. It's now 3.35pm. Yes he's had flare ups before. It's been going on for a few days now so hopefully it will start to ease off soon. Apparently we're getting room service for dinner . Still I can't complain really we've had an incredible time!

[Quodlibet]

Hello all!

Harpie what a pain (and poor DH obviously...). If he's not better tomorrow could you book yourself in for an escorted tour if you're not up for going solo? There's got to be so much to see in San Fran apart from the inside of a hotel room? How do you feel about being properly TTC now?

100 glad to hear E has improved a bit, it must be hard when they are clingy. How are you feeling about this cycle?

Mini that's great news about 11 weeks and another good scan. Have you not had morning sickness at all? One of my big fears is being wiped out by MS like poor Nannyl was - being freelance I'd not get sick pay either. Fingers crossed.

Strawberry I am also jealous of your tent, I love camping! Looking forward hugely to our holiday next week and a week on the beach not doing much. DP is away about 5 days out of 7 at the moment, which will continue for a while. I seem to have developed some coping strategies though and don't feel as down/lonely clattering around the flat by myself as I have done previously, thank god. Being busy helps I think.

Bebe I agree about the trading animals thing. Far easier.

[Leftwingharpie]

We fly home tomorrow, so at least it's not for much longer. It's gone 5pm now, so not long till we can eat again!

I hope we are TTC now. Well no - what I actually hope is that I'm pg already, because even if he agrees to TTC, DH is not going to be the most enthusiastic partner! I suppose ideally though I'd wait till I'm a year in post - that way I'd know I had some job security.

I share your concerns about MS. I keep wondering what it would be like to have constant nausea or SPD or terrible piles, or repulsive flatulence!

Can't be any worse than DH's gouty foot though - from the dramatic agonised groaning anyway!

[Leftwingharpie]

There's a link to my chart here for those who like TMI!

[Leftwingharpie]

here

[100years]

I can pay in crochet, but it would probably take me more time and money to make the crochet that money would be better option. My cakes are quite nice too :)

Strawberry, hope you have a good weekend :) pm sent about Wednesday.

Harpie I wondered if I was gout when you said he had pain in his toe. Sorry you have cut short the holiday. And I wouldn't really know a good chart if I saw one.

Quod, I'm not sure about the cycle, we've been a bit more frequent with the dtd, but I still don't know if I'm ovulating or not, and I'm not getting OPKs just yet to find out. I'm also worried I'll be sick like I was the first time, but I'm not letting it stop me, I might be much better. I might be much worse, but I'll(we'll) get through it even if I'm poorly poorly again.

Well those pesky teeth are still not out yet, but they are definitely under the surfaces there are defo two little ridges there and OH has seen them too, so it's not just me thinking it. I hope they are out very very soon for her. She's had some random bursts of crying today, and lots of chomping on her hands and toys.

[Leftwingharpie]

We are about to board the plane home to England! What a fantastic trip!

[Leftwingharpie]

Ah slight change of plan - we are delayed by three hours!