The Trials & Tribulations of Trying to Conceive when its just not happening (12m+)

pinkteapot

tea_lover wrote: »

Isla, you'll wish you hadn't asked....I am constipated! Oh the joys. Feeling bloated, uncomfortable and sorry for myself. Not looking forward to tomorrow's scan!

Big hugs to you all xx.

Have you heard of lactulose solution? You can get it over the counter in pharmacies (incl at supermarkets). It's just a gentle laxative (it's pretty much pure sugar). Takes 8-12 hours to work and then just gives you a fairly normal poop (i.e. not a horrible strong laxative that leaves you on the bog for hours!).

Sorry for the TMI but I had constipation on and off while doing Weight Watchers and it was a godsend.

pinkteapot

cwtw wrote: »

I've started my second round of clomid. I was v emotional (hormonal and sad) but today I've gone back to being so hot, I no longer need a microwave to heat my lunch.

Feel for you cwtw - I hated Clomid! Had the same feelings and hot flushes on it. By the fifth day I really didn't want to take that pill. Don't think hubby wanted me too either. Fingers crossed it does the trick for you. Some friends of ours had a Clomid baby.

Part_Mouse

Cwtw clomid and tamoxafin are horrid for hot flushes. I hope it works for you though.

Code glad to hear its the end if it for you. Doggy cuddles should help.

tea_lover

OH decided today was a great day to let the cat out for the first time (why???). He was supposed to let him in the garden for 5 mins then call him in. He stood out there, watched him go under the hedge to next door then just came in and left him. Obviously now there's no sign of him at all. OH couldn't even find the magnet for the cat flap so unless we leave the back door open forever he can't even get in, if by some miracle he could find his way back. Am beyond distraught, just sitting here bawling my eyes out. :(

tea_lover

It's getting dark, and it's cold

tea_lover

He came back! So now OH thinks I am actually mad as I've literally been hysterical. The shame! I don't know how much is hormones and how much is crazy cat lady.

Wonder_Woman

I'd be exactly the same tea, men don't get it. Our dog got out and went AWOL once and I walked around for hours looking for him and crying at random strangers :rotfl: Glad your cat is back safe!

pinkteapot

Oh hun, cat lover here too. I promise that if he ever stays out overnight he'll be fine. Our next door neighbour's cat at our old house used to spend every night out and about. It's never too cold for them in this country. Glad he came in. x

tea_lover

Thank you! I do feel v silly now as I was a mess, wandering the street bawling my eyes out. As I have explained to OH, it is a LOT of hormones lol.

Part_Mouse

Tea it's awful when they go out of sight, I to have been guilty crying looking for my older cat, the kitten has never been out on her own but she's nuts and terrified she wil get hurt or not come home.

Glad he's back though.