Thanks for that info Spidey - I really hoped it was just an old wives tale when people said it, but it does still strike at the heart strings when they do so it is good to know that scientifically there shouldn't be a reason. Have fun with the opks and let us know how you get on with them.
Booth: Thanks for your kind words, I know it is not fair. I really do think your great for getting through it 3 times because it is so so hard. No you can see why I was off the cigs for 6 weeks as I was saying on fb - I had planned on telling the group at my 8 week scan but unfortunately it didn't go to plan and then I couldn't face telling so many my bad news, I nearly let it slip a couple of times when we were discussing the fags but didn't want to dampen yours and Sams news and especially after Sam got bad news as she doesn't need to hear negative stories now as I know how hard that waiting is and you really have to keep positive to get through it. Like Spidey I'm so glad you are feeling sick (I know that sounds terrible but it is a great sign). I'm crossing everything for you.
Shiv: Nope no earlier appointment so if it hasn't come by next week I will take it that they are sticking with the June one which isn't that far I guess, it would be nice if it was sooner though. by the way I meant to say to you earlier that is fantastic that your mam is doing so well on the champix as that is what I'm going to do in about a months time and kick these stupid things before becoming pregnant again and having to go cold turkey. I'm so glad you are feeling better, those hormones are really a killer. I get a black sort of depression for about 2 days each cycle and it is horrible - you can see no good in anything so I can imagine how horrible you have been feeling the last few weeks and you have had a lot to deal with on top of it. I can't wait to see your pics next week, It is amazing how you can see a really clear baby at 12 weeks and only a blob at 8. Enjoy your night tonight and I hope you dont cry too much.
Pippin: Wow your pregnancy seems to be flying by - mad to think you will be in 3rd tri so soon. How is your back now and how did the hypnotherapy go?
Cleck: 2.5 inches is still brilliant - imagine that is a whole 7 inches in the last two weeks, you are doing fab - How much did you lose this week and how much now altogether? by the way how much was your machine and what make is it. I'm strongly thinking of getting one so I can track OV and luteal phase before my appointment and if there are any problems I can sort them all out there and then together. I think it would also be cool to know when everything is going on as I do get very depressed for a couple of days about 10 days before AF and my weight drives me mad when it yoyo's up around OV and I never realise until after the fact what was happening for example when AF arrives 10 tens after feeling like crap I think oh yeah that was what was wrong with me last week and when the weight drops off again after the few days I realise it must have been OV so at least if I can track these things every month I might be able to expect them and know what is going on.
Well not much news from me, the last two days weren't great, more so yesterday but I'm feeling much better again today. It may have been hormonal along with everything else as it felt a bit like I do the week before AF. We went out yesterday to see the St. patricks days parade and it also could have been that is has been the first proper trip out of the house bar to the local shop or hospital in the last few weeks so it was a bit overwhelming. There is a local boy who is in a national talent show here on tv and he was in the parade, but they got him up to the viewing stand to sing and he is only about 8 or 9 and really does have the voice of an angel and he sang tears from heaven so I was stook there like an idiot with tears streaming down my face and from then I was in the worst form and spent most of last night crying. But sure I guess I'm going to get silly days like that and thankfully I feel much better today as some of my friends were out for the day and we spent the day in the garden playing with Natasha as the sun was shining all day. They also brought me the most beautiful and huge bunch of flowers so it all really cheered me up and we had a good day.
DH has been busy doing up one of our spare rooms for Natasha to move into so we are going to use the nursery to store all her toys in until we have another baby - it is really coming along now, he has it painted and the new flooring down and he is going to start making built in wardrobes next and hopefully if he gets back to work or gets another job - we will buy sliding wardrobe doors to go over them like we have in our own room and it is keeping him busy as he has never been off for so long and is the type of man that needs to keep busy.
There is a big festival in town tomorrow for St. Patricks day called sky fest which is a huge fireworks display that is sponsered by the national lottery and it has only been held outside of dublin 4 times so we are going to head into that with my mam and brother who is home from London. I can't wait to see Natasha's reaction, I just hope she isn't scared though, although loud noises dont usually bother her so I reckon she will be fine.
Anyway that is enough drivel from me - Hope you all have a great weekend. Xx
Oddly I only lost 2.5 inches though. 
But last week when I only lost 1 lb. I lost 5 inches. 
I'll be looking out for the fb announcement!!!! xxx
I'm so glad everything went well 
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I'm sorry Kira's sick. That sucks. I hope those antibiotics work quickly.
But the weight is creeping back on a bit because of it. 
I'm trying not to worry about it because it's not like I get to see DH very often so I think I deserve a week of a break. 
If I tap down deep inside myself... I think Shiv is having a..... GIRL! 
