It fell out! 2 births so far! :-)

[Toots3495]

Evening girlies,
I'm feeling good for you nat! That's some plan you've got there my dear. You could also add in pineapple juice as it's supposed to help strengthen the uterine wall, anythings worth a go
My gp didn't really know to much either but the specialists at the hospital are ever so good. With any luck the acupuncture will help you get that natural bfp.
I thought cut of age for ivf was 40+ I'm so pleased you've finally taken that step Hun and gone for some advice. Well done
Ink, I'm sorry to hear the rotten witch got you hun.
How's everybody else doing?

 

[Nat0619]

Hi Lou, how are you? I've not heard of that pineapple one I actually don't like grapefruit or pineapple but I'm willing to suffer both if it helps get a ! I'm also going to regularly eat eggs this month as I've read several times that those are good for the quality of our eggs!

I notice you are well into your 2ww, how is it this month? Any symptoms? x

 

[Toots3495]

I didn't know that about eggs. Where does it end with all the things we're supposed to eat and drink.
Af is due and Thursday. I've not had a single symptom and tonight I've become v bloated and ive got a lot of wind (tmi) which is a pretty good sign that af will arrive. Only a couple more weeks and I go for my first procedure to check my tubes the joys of ttc

 

[Nat0619]

No spotting this month? x

 

[Toots3495]

No but I didn't get any last month either which is odd as I was getting that for a long time beforehand. I stopped taking all the different vits after our hospital visit, apart from a pre natal one, so I'm wondering if something I was taking was upsetting my cycle in some way. I have also been more relaxed since the hospital so I guess it could have been stress causing it
I was just thinking that I'm sure ink said a while ago that she's not able to have ivf due to her age so maybe the cut off is 40? We are able to get one ivf treatment here if necessary and I think 3 iui but the nurse said that every area is different as it depends on funding.
How did your oh feel after the visit to the doc?

 

[Nat0619]

OH seems fine, he seems quite happy to provide his 'sample' when the time comes. I think he'd prefer to do it at home but I said that may depend on how far away the place he has to go to is, as I think it needs to be kept warm doesn't it?

 

[Toots3495]

Morning all, hope everyone is well today.
Yes the sample does have to be kept warm nat. I had it in my cleavage!

 

[donna79]

Afternoon my lovely ladies
What's the general mood for everyone today then??
I be quite happy today

 

[Nat0619]

Hi Ladies

I'm not feeling too bad today. Except for the fact that a couple we know have posted a scan pic on Facebook this morning announcing their baby due in August I'm pleased for them obviously but just so jealous too. They are a couple I used to work with, haven't seen or spoke to them for ages. I did already know about the pregnancy as OH works with someone who is very good friends with them and told him a couple of weeks ago. But it still hurts to see the scan, just so wish it was us

But I'm ok Got second session of acupuncture at 2.30 today I'm hoping my 'meridians' are not too out of whack this time and he starts a bit of specific fertility treatment

x

 

[donna79]

Oh Nat it will be your turn soon, it's frustrating I know ,
I'm sure all of you will get there xx

 

[Toots3495]

Chin up Nat, it'll be your turn soon Hun. Good luck with the acupuncture this afternoon

Hi Donna, Glad to hear you're in a happy mood. How's work today?

I'm bored senseless which just gives me more time to think/daydream! It is probably nothing but last night I had a sort of pinching pain around my right hip bone and today I've noticed the same feeling occasionally around my left hip bone. It's a bit odd but I'm probably just reading to much into it.

 

[Waitin4astork]

Nat, sorry that you're feeling rubbish today Really looking forward to hearing how your second session of acupuncture went!
Donna- glad to hear you're in such a fab mood today!
Lou- fingers and toes crossed that the pinching you're feeling is all happening for a good reason!
How is everyone else?

I've had a day off today, so spent the day being quite lazy! Had a long day at Blackpool yesterday (totally worth it though) and my sciatica was quite bad, so I really needed the rest today. OH came back from work today with an orchid for me and a card, saying how proud he is of how well I've coped with the pregnancy so far (to be honest, I don't think I've had lots to deal with compared with lots of others though!).

I've tried to post a bump pic but it says that it's an 'invalid file' for some reason Will have to try again soon.

 

[Waitin4astork]

Sorry it's blurry and weirdly sized- OH is not so good with the camera!!
I look grumpy because it's about the 55th photo he tried to take

 

[windswept]

Yup, I spy your bump! It's just gonna keep growing! I'll post mine later - we are going to a Burn's supper on Friday and I was going through my wardrobe trying to find something that might fit and look slightly dressy... Couldn't believe how big I look!

I too have been off all day - had a lovely long lie, then a nice walk with the doggies (and some power training with the pup), rescued a sheep and fed the pet sheeps! Then I ended up washing out the wheelie bins, cleaning out the ducks, clearing the drains in the back garden and then gutting the kitchen... Nest building? False burst of energy? Whatever it is, I made the most of it - but am knackered now! Maybe tonight I might finally sleep properly???

Hope everyone is okay tonight?

 

[windswept]

Not even half way yet...

 

[Toots3495]

Kim, cute bump! I love seeing the bump pics as you girls get bigger
I thought utd were going to let you down last night! Thankfully they pulled it back. How sweet is your oh for buying the card and orchid, so lovely.
Stina, you are growing at some rate girl!!
Nat, how'd you get on today?

 

[Waitin4astork]

Ugh, I did too Lou- I was not a happy bunny at half time last night!! It's not the easiest thing trying not to get stressed too, when I follow such a ridiculous football team

Stina- your bump is just gorgeous. I want it!!

 

[windswept]

Thank you ladies! It's all out front again. Only put on 3 lbs though, so am happy it's not fat building up! But, yes, the growth rate is significant, considering there are still 20 weeks to go!

Kim, you'll be big before you know it - enjoy your cute wee bump for now!

 

[Nat0619]

Nice bumps Stina and Kim! You're certainly both growing now, it's exciting

Lou, hope the pinching pains are a good sign. Is it tomorrow the is due?

Had my second session of acupuncture this afternoon. Can't believe I've now been twice for a treatment that involves lying on a couch whilst a little old chinese man continually tests your pulse for 'blockages' and sticks needles in you in random places

Today was pretty similar to last week but I had two needles just below my knees today They were really tingling whilst they were in and he said this meant it was balancing the energy flows. He said the blockages he cleared last week (around liver and lungs) had not returned so just worked again on my 'earth' meridian which is still apparently a bit depleted. I asked about specific fertility acupuncture and he said he will do this, either next time or the one after, he always gets the whole body in balance first. He did say that I may find that just what he is doing now helps things and he has had women fall pregnant after just a couple of sessions of the basic 'balancing' acupuncture, as it balances all systems of the body including reproductive. OH and I are definitely going to try hard this month but I think I am also going to use this as a bit of a 'diagnosis' month, with the acupuncture and tests, so March may be an interesting month

On my own again tonight ladies, OH not back until tomorrow. Missed him but kind of nice having a bit of 'me' time too. It's our 3 year anniversary on Friday We've got a meal booked at a nice new restaurant by us so looking forward to that. You ladies got any weekend plans? x

 

[Toots3495]

Evening nat, its interesting how sticking little needles in somebody can help a whole host of complaints and problems. I'm so tempted to have a go but I'm not sure whether I ought to get my hospital appointment out of the way first as we still don't know if it's me or oh that has the problem. I wonder if acupuncture would help a man with a low sperm count
A meal out sounds like a nice treat, is your oh a romantic soul?
My oh is working most of the weekend so I'll probably occupy myself with my favourite pastime baking!