Bellys to Bumps

[4magpies]

2 squares is a hell of a lot better than stuffing a whole bar down your neck!! Well done.

I find I enjoy stuff like that more when I havent had it for ages. You appreciate it more.

Gawd I am hungry. Dunno what to make for tea. See what OH fancies when I get home.

x

 

[zowiey]

Afternoon ladies!

I have my weigh in tonight, and have bloated like a beast! Nice! So I am going to go through my wardrobe to find the outfit that weighs the least!

Hello and welcome to twinkle! Well done on your weight loss so far!

The ladies that have had a hsg, did you have cramping the day after? They told me to expect it for a few hours after, but its stil cramping quite bad on my left side.

Anyway hope everybody is having a good day so far?
xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

Tarkwa, sounds like a plan to me! I didn't know you couldn't use it whilst on Clomid. I'll start charting and see how it goes. Just in case that's what they recommend next week.

Is it better to use a C thermometer or a F?

Goodness, maybe you can use it whilst on clomid?! When I first got it and read through all the instructions I'm sure it said you would get an artificially high number of highs and that it may not even predict peaks at the right time. There are loads of articles out there (have just googled it) and even a thread on here! I'm going to continue my break from it and save a good few pretty pennies.

I only used a °c thermometer because I'm sure that's what doctors would use (everything is metric: they weigh me in kilos, take my height in cm so thought better to 'speak their language' if I needed to tell them about temps at all at my next FS appt). Fahrenheit is a bit 'old school' .

I hope that helps Traskey. Anyhoo, I've just got back from the gym . Really proud of myself - 45 mins on machines and 30 lengths in the pool. Just need to stay away from the chocolate in the kitchen cupboards! 4 magpies I've VERY impressed by your ONE minstrel , and Traskey 2 squares is positively saint like . I might treat myself to two squares as well.

Also, a huge welcome to Twinkle1975 - I'll do a separate message answering your q's. The ladies here are all SOOOOOO lovely and made me feel very welcome and I've only been on a few days!
xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

hello ladies - just read your thread all the way through - please can I join you?
I'm 36 and am doing WW - I've lost a stone (14lbs) so far but would have to lose 91 pounds to get my BMI to 30
We have our first FS appointment on 8th Feb - I know they're going to tell me that I'm too fat for them to do anything but will they just send me away full stop or will they tell me to lose some weight & then come back?

Hello Twinkle 1975 :wave: and welcome. Well done on the weight loss so far - you should be proud of yourself. Good luck for 8 Feb - TBH it is hard being on the curvy side and seeing a FS. They do tend to go on about losing weight so be prepared for that, but be strong because sometimes they can be really insensitive with their comments - like losing two stone is easy, yeah, I'll just snap my fingers and it'll drop off! Honestly, it makes me so . Always take support with you, whether DH, OH, mum, sis etc... as that really helps. They would never ever send you away full stop, but they will recommend losing more weight to get closer to a BMI of 30 (at least that's what they did to me). They'll probably do bloods, swabs and ask a ton of questions. What tests have you had so far? Do you know if you are O'ing? When I was around a BMI of 35 I had crazy periods - the longest cycle was 95 days but losing weight did help (I hate it when they are right ).
Waffling again - hope this helps!
xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

The ladies that have had a hsg, did you have cramping the day after? They told me to expect it for a few hours after, but its stil cramping quite bad on my left side.

Hey babe, sorry you are still hurting. My HyCoSy (similar thing - not sure what the difference is to be honest) was last summer but I don't remember still feeling anything the day after (if I did it was so mild I've forgotten about it). It's probably because she unblocked and poked around more on that side - you might be a little bruised on the inside. If I were you I wouldn't worry too much (obviously have no idea how bad your pain is, but given you were 'blocked' it seems related). If it gets to the point where you think something is not right (us girlies tend to know - ignore what anyone else says) then call NHS Direct or your 'primary care trust' people. You may need to go to out of hours if you're worried (as it's 6pm now).
xxx

 

[zowiey]

I lost 3 1/2lbs!! Wooo! So I only need to loose 1 1/2lbs to be back at my ticker weight! I couldn't bring myself to accept the 5lb gain I had at christmas, so kept my ticker at my pre xmas weight. oh the shame.

Anyway, that means I need to loose just over 2lb a week to get to my goal for our next fs appt. I CAN DO THIS!!!!!

xxxx

 

[zowiey]

The ladies that have had a hsg, did you have cramping the day after? They told me to expect it for a few hours after, but its stil cramping quite bad on my left side.

Hey babe, sorry you are still hurting. My HyCoSy (similar thing - not sure what the difference is to be honest) was last summer but I don't remember still feeling anything the day after (if I did it was so mild I've forgotten about it). It's probably because she unblocked and poked around more on that side - you might be a little bruised on the inside. If I were you I wouldn't worry too much (obviously have no idea how bad your pain is, but given you were 'blocked' it seems related). If it gets to the point where you think something is not right (us girlies tend to know - ignore what anyone else says) then call NHS Direct or your 'primary care trust' people. You may need to go to out of hours if you're worried (as it's 6pm now).
xxx

Thanks hun, I'm still getting a few cramps, but its easing off now. i wondered if it was where the "blockage" was, and so is a little more sensitive?

xxxx

 

[4magpies]

I have only had a lap and dye I did have some cramping the day after but i was also on af so put it down to that. Sorry not much help.

Xxx

 

[Love2bamummy]

I lost 3 1/2lbs!! Wooo! So I only need to loose 1 1/2lbs to be back at my ticker weight! I couldn't bring myself to accept the 5lb gain I had at christmas, so kept my ticker at my pre xmas weight. oh the shame.

Anyway, that means I need to loose just over 2lb a week to get to my goal for our next fs appt. I CAN DO THIS!!!!!

xxxx

Well done Zowiey you've done great. Looks like the bloating didn't affect you at all. I'm so proud! Lol xx

 

[Traskey]

I lost 3 1/2lbs!! Wooo! So I only need to loose 1 1/2lbs to be back at my ticker weight! I couldn't bring myself to accept the 5lb gain I had at christmas, so kept my ticker at my pre xmas weight. oh the shame.

Anyway, that means I need to loose just over 2lb a week to get to my goal for our next fs appt. I CAN DO THIS!!!!!

xxxx

Zowiey thats fantastic weight loss, well done Don't worry about the Christmas gain, looks like it's well on it's way to being gone!

I hope the cramps go soon. Sounds like it's probably a result of all the poking around they did in there. I had some discomfort for a day or two after my hystoscopy. Fingers crossed it goes soon x

 

[4magpies]

P.s well done on losing all that Zow!!

Fab loss. I put on 5lbs over xmas too!! Haha.

xxx

 

[zowiey]

Thank you ladies! I couldn't believe it! I also wore my new jumper dress/tunic out today without jeans, just really thick tights, I never show my legs! I can't wait to be thin!!

xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

I lost 3 1/2lbs!! Wooo! So I only need to loose 1 1/2lbs to be back at my ticker weight! I couldn't bring myself to accept the 5lb gain I had at christmas, so kept my ticker at my pre xmas weight. oh the shame.

Anyway, that means I need to loose just over 2lb a week to get to my goal for our next fs appt. I CAN DO THIS!!!!!

xxxx

Well done chick! Everyone puts on weight over Christmas - I did as well; how can you NOT put on weight with all the naughty yummy things around (the Quality Street did it for me ). But it's dealing with it afterwards which is important for us - we knew it would happen and we're sorting it out - simples! We'll all do it TOGETHER.
xxx

 

[sarah1989]

Hey Ladies,

Just checking in to let everyone know how my weight loss has been this week. I have lost 1 more pound, and 2 inches (one from bust and one from waist). That brings my weight loss total to 16 pounds

Keep up the good work ladies!!

 

[imogenwanted]

hi all,
happy week end hope its a good one for all, just weighed in have lost 7lbs in 3 weeks so really pleased long way to go, but hope to get there,
when do to you all this week you all sound like your being so good good luck for next week. hope your feeling better zowiey xx

 

[zowiey]

Wow! the thread is quiet today! hope everyone is ok, and has a fab weekend!
xxxx

 

[april05]

Congratulations girls on the weight loss this week, its been fab!
Just back from our appointment with the doc, its was very informative we both have learned a few things about each other that we didnt know as our old FS never told us i.e. That I had Strep B in 2008 & hubby's sperm is perfect for IVF but just ok for conceving naturally. He's now to take 200mg of Co Enzyme Q10 & Fertility Plus for men. I have to make an appointment with the nurse for a HVS.... so Im a little disapointed this evening.

How is everyone this evening?

 

[Tarkwa]

Congratulations girls on the weight loss this week, its been fab!
Just back from our appointment with the doc, its was very informative we both have learned a few things about each other that we didnt know as our old FS never told us i.e. That I had Strep B in 2008 & hubby's sperm is perfect for IVF but just ok for conceving naturally. He's now to take 200mg of Co Enzyme Q10 & Fertility Plus for men. I have to make an appointment with the nurse for a HVS.... so Im a little disapointed this evening.

How is everyone this evening?

Hey april05 - don't be disappointed chick - things are moving forward! Not sure what Strep B is but I hope you are ok now and fully recovered. Had to look up HVS as I've never heard this abbreviation before and it sounds fine (smear like - we've all been there before!). I had a (normal?) swab on my first FS appt and that was fine. I'm sure we'd know if there was an infection down there. Hope it goes ok for you! Will look into Fertility plus for my DH as we want to boost his swimmers - his SA scores were 'ok-lish', but they could have been much better (no super unfortunately). It's great that you know if you can't conceive the 'traditional' way , then the next option has increased chances .

Just got back from visiting family today and can see only a couple of posts ! I decided to tell my mum that I was taking drugs (then realised that sounded sooooo wrong and corrected myself with 'fertility' drugs!). Came over very emotional and said I didn't want to talk about it which she is fine with (she said she would only ever talk to me about our infertility if I brought it up first - love her! Wish MIL would p*** off and not talk about babies all the frigging time!). My mum said she didn't have any problems conceiving me or my sis so she could never understand the pain we are all going through. I'm glad I can talk openly with you even though we have never met!!!!

It's late now so I'm going to bed (alone , but that's fine as I have AF staying!) Looked at my chart and if we 'conceive' on DH birthday I could test on valentine's day! Am I just setting myself up for a big fall?!?!?! I hope not!
Take care all, sweet dreams
xxx

P.S. Had a few choccies today and 2 small slices of cake - my aunt's fault(!), but I will probably go to the gym again tomorrow so I don't feel toooo bad.

 

[Love2bamummy]

I don't feel like I have had as good a week this week. My new found eating habits haven't changed over the last week, but its that time of the month (ladies, I'm sure you'll understand!) and I feel a bit crappy and don't feel like I've lost at all this week.

Oh well.... looking forward, I've ordered the new Jillian Michaels 30 day shred dvd, so as soon as that arrives I'll give that a whirl. It has rave recommendations of Amazon, and my sister got it last week and said its fab! She couldn't hardly move the next day, and she'd only done 80% of level 1 lol.

Hope you're all ok, everyone has been very quiet over last couple of days.

Much love ladies

 

[4magpies]

I don't seem to have lost any this week and I've been really good. A bit miffed off.

Xxx