Bellys to Bumps

[Tarkwa]

Thanks Emmy and Strawberry - I hope it is, but my head (and spots!) are telling me it's probably the flying in for a few days. I'll keep you all posted. Have told DH I think we're out and he was 'Oh, I'm sorry'. He is on his way home from uni now

Lovie, how exciting! I love interviews I know, but I always do well (even if I don't get the job I get really nice feedback). The interview I had for my current job obviously went really well, but I just felt I clicked with them. I do get gut feelings and I'm normally right (though have missed out by the skin of my teeth on one). I believe in fate - if it goes well then it is the job for you, if it goes badly, it wasn't right for you. I know what you mean about shirts and buttons gaping! For my last few interviews I wore dresses actually, rather than suits. Both were knee length and I accessorised with jewellery. I felt really good in them (especially as I'd lost some weight!). I hope you find something nice on your trip. Your OH is funny though - I'm sure he was just trying to be nice . So, my only advice is to just BE YOURSELF! There is no point in trying to be something/someone you are not. Good luck chick, I have everything X'd for you. And I really hope you enjoy the recipe - remember to let it simmer down to a thick(ish) deep red sauce, perfect for valentine's!

Traskey, isn't charting a pain! You have to take temps every day to understand what's going on, and I missed one of the most important days - O'ing! And because when I take my temp it seems to change (even though I put it in exactly the same spot each time) I take several and average (I'm a numbers/data person so it comes naturally!). I hope I don't have to do this too much longer! And I wonder whether the FS will say doing it is a waste of time? It sounds like some medical professionals (that article I posted a few days ago!) say it's just not accurate enough to predict ovulation, but I'm using it more to understand what my body is doing. I hope they understand/appreciate why I'm doing it.

Emmy, I'm so proud of you for making a tough decision like that. We're all behind you girl so go get 'em! Swimming is the best form of exercise as the water gives you so much more support than in the gym. Breast-stroke can use up more calories than front-crawl so you don't always have to get your hair wet (it's such a pain drying it!). I did a aquaerobics class once which was really good fun (mind you, I was in a bit of the pool that was too deep which was NOT fun!).

Strawberry, sore boobs are just not funny. . I said in a post before you joined that I have had times where they hurt so much when I take my bra off it's just not funny . They've not been too bad this cycle though which is nice. And I'm sorry your DH is away too. A whole year apart is just awful, but shows how strong you are together - that's lovely. My DH is away too every few weeks for a few days, but I'm getting used to it now (he's been doing it since October and doesn't finish until June 2012!). He did say the last semester would be a dissertation which he would write at home, but may pop up to uni to have a chat with other students and the lecturers. He's doing really well in his job and I reckon that he may travel more now that he's in his position. I'm not sure whether I could cope with us moving with his job, but I guess if that is where the money is then we'll go!

Goodness, I'm waffling and should be at the gym (working my body out, not my fingers!). See you later!
xxx

 

[EmmyReece]

Well I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's not the hun

I can't do front crawl I always end up losing the straps of my swimming costume So it's gonna be breast stroke all the way lol. I did aqua aerobics at my gym before we moved back to Wales and I thought it was fantastic, but I stopped going because I had no one to go with

I kinda feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders for the time being. I know that sounds awful, but if taking a break will help me to focus on losing weight so that I can get my bfp and my baby then even a break of a million years would be worth it

 

[Tarkwa]

Yey! I've been to the gym and DH has just got home (earlier than expected ). Didn't even have time to get in the shower (I hate the showers there!) so he was welcomed by a sweaty betty! I've just put dinner on - cheat curry (frozen Cook ready meal). I'm having Korma and DH vindaloo (I wish they would invent a hotter korma, but I just love the creamy coconut sauce! Naughty I know, but I've been good this week). We're having it with plain basmati rice, aloo sag, peshwari naan (more coconut, tut tut ) and some popadoms with mango chutney. I know it sounds like I'm pigging out, but I'm being sensible with my portions (I don't know how many times I couldn't move after a curry - not clever ).
xxx

 

[Traskey]

OMG my arms are killing me! Serves me right for getting so out of shape. It's true swimming is good exercise. I fell asleep for the last 3 hours, so I must have needed the sleep. I tend to catch up on sleep at the weekend.

DH cooked dinner tonight, a low fat honey and mustard chicken in sauce with rice. Was very nice I too am an Indian coconut addict, korma and pashwari naan. Yummy. Especially from the take away, they taste nicer.

 

[lovie]

Hi ladies! its great to here you all have had fun working out! tarkwa im sure your hubby didnt mind you beaing a sweaty betty I bet he was just glad to be home with you, sounds like your dinner was fabulous! im with you and trasky that indian coconut dishes are the best! a takeaway chicken cormer with sagpanire and a peshwari nan with meat somases is my all time best dinner!! they dont do it in sweden which is good as it helps me diet hehe!

trasky I bet you needed the rest! weekends are designed for sleeping and pyjamas in my world!

Em enjoy your break I wish we lived close to each other id come to airobics with you i am too scared to go alone!

if you had to move for your hubbys job would it be within england or around the world? I bet you both cant wait for june 2012 when he graduates?

I had great fun shopping, I baught a grey dress with a black cardy to go over, the neck is really high so my boobs arnt too much. I allso got tempted by the H+M sale and baught 2 jumper dresses and a blue top to go over leggings, the jumper dresses were only 5 pounds also they are things that i can "shrink" into as i loose weight. thank you again ladies for all the support about the interveiw its really hard to get work in Sweden when you dont speak swedish, allmost imposible I have been told, I dont like relying on håkan, im used to having my own job where i was a manager and got to boss people about!

xxxx

 

[Traskey]

Lovie, the clothes your bought today sound lovely! I am sure you are going to look fantastic for your interview on Monday. The jumper dresses sound fab too. I really need to buy some new clothes but I am waiting until I lose a few more pounds. All my clothes are looking decidedly old and ropey as I didn't buy any last year with all fund going to the wedding and honeymoon. I am thinking it will be a lovely treat and reward when I have lost a stone or two.

 

[lovie]

thank you trasky I think new outfits are a great way to reward weightloss, what id really love is a big cake, but a jumper dress is much healthyer hehe. I hope you have fun with your shopping, you deserve it xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

BFN
xxx

 

[Traskey]

Oh Tarkwa, I am so sorry



I had everything crossed for you as you seemed so positive. Are you taking Clomid again next month or seeing the FS to have the dose increased?

Do something nice for yourself today, after what you've been through you deserve it.

 

[lovie]

big hugs to you tarkwa bring on next month hun xxxx

 

[Traskey]

Morning everyone.

My temp has dropped again from 36.8 to 36.2 in 4 days. I don't think we are going to get lucky this month. Not that I was really expecting anything different but it's nice to hope. Urgh, i'm going to have to go for that HSG test now.

I've had a big breakfast, as that seemed to work for weight loss last weekend and keep me full for longer. Trip to town to buy DH a valentines card and then relaxation.

Hope you all have a good day xx

 

[lovie]

grrr to the temp drop big breakfast sounds good, I have tried that in the past and it doesnt help my diet i am very much an evening nibbler and eating a big breakfast makes no difference i still nibble late I have bed will power

I have a little temping question for those of you who do it. do you do it at the same time every day? on wednesdays i have to get up at 6.45, does that mean i have to set my alarm at 6.45 every day to get an accurate reading? I have read that it you need to get at least 3 hours of sleep before you test, but does it matter if it is 6 hours or 9 hours? also my thermoniter can read 36.6 then 36.7 and 36.8 right after each other all under my toung but in slightly different places, do you think it sounds faulty due to such a big difference (it only measure 1 decimal place. Also has anyone used an internal thermoniter? im not sure i really want to do that but if it is more accurate then i wouldnt mind.

thank you ladies happy sunday xxx

 

[twinkle1975]

Traskey sorry about the temp drop
Tarkwa - big hugs
Emmy - well done on the swimming
Lovie I good luck with the interview

I went shopping yesterday as my jeans keep falling down + I look like a teenager with my pants showing! However when I tried the size smaller on they wouldn't go anywhere near doing up and I could've cried. When I looked at the label they've changed them so they have a 'closer fit over the hips' Grrr! So now I'm stuck with jeans that fall down!

 

[StrawberryTTC]

Traskey & Tarkwa

I'm in the same boat, big temp drop today so af will arrive in the next few days. Feeling pretty down, to be honest, don't think it's gonna happen for us without medical help and that won't happen till fall...

twinkle pants that keep falling down can't be fun, but how exciting that they are!

lovie it's the same in Finland, hard to get a job here if you don't speak Finnish quite well. Good luck with your interview!

As for the temping, you need the 3 hours of sleep before temping, but it shouldn't make much of a difference how much more you get. It's good to temp at the same time every day, I always set my alarm for 6.15 and temp at that time every morning. After temping for a while you'll notice whether it's as important for you to get the exact same time or not, for others it doesn't matter that much, and for others it's hard to see a clear ovulation pattern if you change the time you temp too much. Haven't temped vaginally, so can't help with that. I just put the therm the same place under my tongue, and it seems to be accurate enough.

Ugh. Have to clean the house today, NOT looking forward to that! Think I'm gonna do an hour on the cross trainer before that though, otherwise I might just get lazy and not do it at all!

 

[EmmyReece]

lovie - the jumper dresses sound fab hun, extra good luck for tomorrow, you'll be fab

Tarkwa - I'm so sorry it was bfn hun

Traskey - sorry your temp dropped hun a big breakfast sounds fab, what did you have hun?

Twinkle - that they've change the fitting of the jeans, what about a belt for the time being hun? but that your weight loss is showing so much that your jeans fall down

Strawberry - sorry you've had a temp drop too hope you're giving the cross trainer a battering and hope that the housework doesn't keep you all day

afm - I temped this morning and it went up, only slightly though. I tested this morning and got a lovely grey evap

I've also found that I'm elligible for a discount code for fashion world / simply be - LRJC8 - 20% discount until 31/07/11 so if any of you ladies want to use it too I'm going to order some bits in the middle of may for when we go away to Chris' mum and dad's caravan

I'm just willing af to hurry up now, I'm scared that the longer she stays away the more hopeful that I'll get about being pregnant, and the less likely I'll be to actually stick to my plan of focusing on the weight loss

 

[lovie]

twinkle, how anoying that they have changed the fit grrrr its a good way to turn back the clock tho, remember your ID next time you are buying anything age restricted! i dont do jeans, it is one of the aims of my diet to be able to wear jeans I used to love them, I need a really flared leg to ballence me out tho.

so sorry you are down strawberry go take it out on the cross trainer! thank you for the advice about temping, i havnt been doing it at the same time each day, i woke up when håkan got up this morning at 7ish and took my temp then went back to sleep till 10ish and took it again, in my sleepy head i forgot i had allready done it and the readings were 36.5 and 36.7 so a big difference for 3 hours extra sleep, also i would have expected my temp to be higher if he was in the bes keeping me warm.. very odd.

I have been trying to understand my weight gain throughout my life and im going to post my weight history in my journal, i want to try and pinpoint the lifestyle choices that i made that led to me being 227 pounds. If i can do this hopefully it will help me loose weigh and also not gain all the weight back again.. feel free to have a peak, if anyone else wanted to do the same i thaught we could discuss, compare, advise on how to avoid the same things hapening again.

lots of hugs ladies xxx

 

[Traskey]

Emmy ~ I had a piece of toast, grilled bacon, egg (with no fat) and baked beans. It's a lot of points but will keep my going until dinner, so it's kind of like brunch.

Twinkle ~ That sucks about the jeans! I hate it when they change your favourite jeans
For me it's hard enough to find some that look ok in the first place!

Lovie ~ I shall come and read your journal and we can compare.

I am feeling so lazy today *oops*

 

[Tarkwa]

Thanks everyone . I started to feel pre-menstrual a few days ago so it was no surprise. I managed to pee on the test window which wasn't very clever (I was very sleepy!) but it didn't appear to affect the result. Temp went up this morning to 36.75 - not sure if that is normal? I think AF may even be early .

Went into town this morning quickly to choose new frames for my glasses - got a Tommy Hilfiger pair (very discreet logo - I'm not a fan of designer glasses with huge logos, they are plastic tortoiseshell) and a lovely smart black pair (metal half rims with some diamantes at the side).

Have been out in the rain helping DH put up a log store in our garden. It's under a load of trees and we got DRENCHED! To cheer ourselves up though we have just bought a log cabin!!!

Twinkle - yay that your jeans keep falling down but boooooooo to the shop who makes them ! Snugger fit on the hips, who needs that, eh?! Have you tried M&S? They are bound to have something that has the right shape.

Lovie, I have never tried a rectal thermometer so can't comment! I try to take it at the same time (8am) but it's not always posible, so I just do it before I get up. To chart BBT/ovulation 'accurately' I think you need a 2dp thermometer - I bought one online for a few £s. I'm sure you will look lovely for your interview tomorrow - jumper dresses sound lovely, and you got a great deal! I always think 'I can and I will!' when I go for an interview and turn your not being fluent in Swedish just yet into a positive - the children have to speak English with you, and having a job will help you to learn even more quickly! Sell yourself (not literally!) - they need to be begging for you to join their school. But if it doesn't feel right for you then no worries. Had a peak at your journal also - great idea, will post a comment shortly about my weight creeping up on me!

Strawberry, sorry your temp has dropped today also. Just had a peek at your chart and can't believe how many EWCM days you have! I only have one, think it might be something to do with getting older . Hope the house looks great after a tidy-up - I'm sure you will feel better having done it (plus it burns off some cals along with 1hr on the cross trainer!). I gave my cross trainer to my parents as they really enjoyed using it and aren't gym members. Also gave them an exercise bike and a treadmill - why oh why did I let my DH buy these things?!

Traskey, glad the bigger breakfasts are working for you! You get more energy from more food, which you can burn off during the course of the day. At the end of the day your meals are smaller so less to process before going to sleep (not that undigested food turns to fat or anything silly like that, but your body can concentrate on doing what it needs to do while you are ).

Emmy, I'm sorry your cycles are stupidly long. I hope AF turns up soon after all the BFNs you've had. It doesn't sound like this is your cycle chick (I don't mean to upset you by saying this, I just know from my experience - I've been there too, constantly testing because no AF for like 100 days!).

Hi everyone else. Just chilling now and had a cup of tea (no sugar) with a pain au choc. We had a late brekkie (scrambled eggs on toast with two (fried ) sausages) but will have an early dinner (not sure what to have yet).
xxx

 

[EmmyReece]

ooooohhhhh your glasses sound fab Tarkwa and yay for a log cabin

hun it's not upsetting at all I'm not expecting it to happen this time, so am quite looking forward to starting on my weight loss. I can't wait until Tuesday, am going to get my nurse to chase my exercise referral up for me

 

[Tarkwa]

Are you taking Clomid again next month or seeing the FS to have the dose increased?

Will be taking clomid again on CD2 (likely to be 18 Feb). Can't imagine upping the dose would make any difference as my CD21 bloods showed I ovulated on my first cycle. I see the FS on CD7 (23 Feb) so will ask them what they think and what our next steps are. Was thinking that the money we spent on the log cabin today could be used for IVF if we needed it, but DH doesn't think we'll have to go down that route (he said his bonus will pay for the cabin so won't affect what little 'savings' we do have). I think this whole TTC lark is bringing us even closer together actually. I saw one lady on BnB who thinks her marriage might be on the rocks because DH is just not bothering to even try when she is fertile (plus they are doing IVF privately) and I really feel for her - I can't imagine how that must feel and it makes me realise how lucky I actually am!
xxx