Trying for a baby (12+ M/not straightforward)

ginvzt

FE, is it your birthday???? Sorry - Happy Birthday! I an wish all your dreams to come through this year and it be the best year ever!

Oh, can we have some cake as well?... I'll get the kettle on..

FairyElephant_2

Aww Thanks Toni! & you are welcome to some cake ginvzt! I intended to make lemon-drizzle cake to bring to work, but DH had me out looking at cars last nite so I didn't get time and had to buy some cakes instead - there's a jam&cream scone sitting on desk tempting me at this moment!

Somewhat subdued celebrations tonight - going for a quiet meal at a local restaurant we like, then a few (non-alcoholic of course!) drinks at the local pub, with hopefully a couple of friends (if they get back from London in time).

Halfway through the 2WW, and apart from the feeling like a dull 'stitch' in my side, and a little bit of bloating, all symptoms seem to have gone. I am assuming that this means the 'trigger' injection is out of my system. I found out recently that it takes about a week, and becuase it is basically the same chemical that the body produces when PG, that is why you get lots of PG type symptoms - and if you do a test in the 1st few days it will come out positive! (not that I tried that one - honest). Well you live & learn don't you! (as my dear old Nan would say).

Speaking of my Nan....I have to confess that I gave in and looked at a website where you can work out your due date if you have had IVF - and IF it has worked...it would be what was my much-loved Nan's birthday - is that a good omen or wot?!?!?! I am not a religious person, although I am superstitious, but I often dream of Nan even though she passed away several years ago, and I do talk to her regularly, and think 'what would Nan have said/done' (I am not really mad, honest!).

Well, hope you all have a good day!

FE

8 days to OTD....

ginvzt

Oh, FE, it must be a good sign - the 'potential due date' and your Nan's birthday coinciding! Keep well and look well after yourself!

Enjoy your day and don't let anyone to spoil it for you.

I have been shopping this weekend and bought some lovely underwear from Bravissimo, and have ordered the swimsuit for my holiday (hope it arrives in time!!!!). Well, they had an offer that if you have fitting, you can get a free photo shoot with "For your eyes only" in your underwear... You have to pay £10 refundable booking fee, so I thought I'll book it - for my birthday in 4 months time. Not sure if I'll go through with it, but now I have an aim to lose weight by then! I am about 86kg now, and I know I need to lose quite a bit to be in the healthy range, so this will work as a reason... The thing is, I know I can weigh much less, as 6-7 years ago my weight was 60kg... And then I met OH, moved in, and started eating! I have BMI of 32 now and it was just over 22 6 years ago!!!! Scary!

Oh, and if I did get pg by then, it is going to be even more 'interesting'

liloandstitch

Happy Birthday FE, may this year be your best yet, and all your dreams come true

Lilo XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

angelavdavis

I hope its a good omen for you FE. xx

Somnium

FE - Happy Birthday Hun xxx And your not mad I talk to my Grandma when am down, and am not religious or superstious, and she passed away 21 years ago. Speaking of Grans I plan on naming our first girl after mine Anyhoo FE is still a good reason to believe this cycle is meant to be

FairyElephant_2

Woo Ginvzt - that is brave of you - not sure I would let anyone take piccies of me in my underwear (not that most people would want to!) - good luck!

Thanks for all your birthday wishes. We had a nice meal (would have tasted even better with a glass of wine though!!!).

We're going camping at the weekend, well leaving tomorrow afternoon, so tonight I need to get packed/sorted for that, but TBH I don't think I've got the energy! Was late for work again this morning as I just can't wake up in the mornings, but other than the tiredness, all the 'symptoms' seem to have gone now, so not sure if that is a bad sign, good sign, or no sign at all! At least I will not be tempted to test early (portaloo...field...you get the picture).

So if I don't get chance to post again today, I'll be back on Tuesday - with a Result (one way or the other).

Have a good weekend everyone! Looking forward to reading good news from you when I get back Somnium - keeping everything crossed!

(((HUGS)))

FE

Somnium

Thanks FE but had bit more of a bleed this morning thats gotten me really down, things arent looking good I'd love to go camping at the mo and just get away from everything, but like you I havent got the energy. Maybe once this week is over and we know one way or the other I'll make some plans to get away.

FairyElephant_2

Aww Somnium Hun, I'm so sorry.
I want to say 'don't give up hope' but I know how you feel, from previous experience, and it's easier said than done.
Take care of yourself Sweetie. I'll be thinking of you and sending all the positive vibes I can.


TBH - I'd rather not go this w/e but it has been booked for ages (we always do this event every year) and would disappoint the others if we didn't go, and I suppose it is a good distraction for me.

ginvzt

FairyElephant wrote: »

Woo Ginvzt - that is brave of you - not sure I would let anyone take piccies of me in my underwear (not that most people would want to!) - good luck!

Well, I am not sure if I will go through with it, and if I will, I probably will have to burn the photo afterwards! But, it gives me something to aim for with the weight loss. I am even thinking to do the 'Couch to 5km' challenge, even though I have never been able to do the running- not even as a child! Got the iPod, and the armband for it, and was all geared up to go last night, but then we go the rain and I just decided not to ...

Enjoy your weekend - I hope the weather holds up! I don't like camping myself (prefer comfy bed and a proper shower), but my OH loves it and keeps !!!!!!ing me to go...

Anyway - we are off for holiday in just over a week and I can't wait (with a comfy bed - I hope, and a shower)!!!!