Mid-August Testers

[NewbieLisette]

Happy Friday Girlies

Bea - I've actually taken notes now Too hungover from my xmas party last night to retain a single thing today! Great news for your private scan next week and getting all your questions answered Thanks for the dust sweetie, definately could use some!!

Bex - I know what you mean with the reading...kinda scary to think you'll get your hopes up and what if its wrong....just happened to a girl on another thread today Feel so bad for her! Guess I will have to make a mental note not to be putting soo much stock in mine either....
Oohhhh Jamie at home party??? Sounds like lots of fun for sure!!! I've never heard of that though...Jamie Oliver I assume?

Snow - Hope AF is gone for u girl? I too think your HGC levels would be right back to zero now! Lots of luck for this coming cycle! Hope we can be buddies soon

CH - Congrats on the schoolwork being done You must be incredibly relieved!!! FX crossed for ya girl if you decide to try this month

Nic - So happy the meeting was pushed back & it seems like no biggie Thanks so much for the dust! FF is now showing me 3DPO so if all goes well I would be testing next weekend! Will be staying super positive and hoping for an early present As for weekend plans I have a dinner tonight with my cousin and get to see my God children which will be nice, relaxing with H tmmr & maybe wrapping some presents & a wedding on Sunday! Busy little bee

Hands - Congrats on winning the battle with H's ex! I hope having DD with you guys through the holiday's will be awesome for ya! Lots of love and ur way during this trying time! Hope you are right with the 2WW zoooming by real quick!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend

 

[InHisHands]

Well girls, I'm going to take the next two weeks one day at a time, so bear with me. I got word today that my dad passed away this morning. I keep wanting to call him to tell him the news, but i guess he already knows. Everytime i go to pick up the phone i just burst into tears.

I've been praying that all this stress and mourning won't harm the baby and I'm trying to stay strong, but it just isn't working.

 

[CHDickey]

Good morning ladies. I hope you al have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!

 

[NewbieLisette]

Well girls, I'm going to take the next two weeks one day at a time, so bear with me. I got word today that my dad passed away this morning. I keep wanting to call him to tell him the news, but i guess he already knows. Everytime i go to pick up the phone i just burst into tears.

I've been praying that all this stress and mourning won't harm the baby and I'm trying to stay strong, but it just isn't working.

Sweetie my deepest condolances! I am sooo sorry for your loss

I hope you have a good support system during this time and will be sending you and the baby tons of positive vibes I'm here if you ever need to talk or just vent! I'm sure the LO will be strong for ya and give you a reason to be strong too! xoxoxo

 

[MrsBea23]

Hands I am so sorry to hear your news even though you know it is coming it is always hard and you always wish for a bit more time.

One day at a time is all you can do. Don't stress about the baby hun grief is a different type of stress and I am sure the baby will be fine.

You and your family are in my thoughts.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your father. Much love and prayers to you and your family. I know your dad already knows your good news. And don't worry about the baby - I know everything will ok - he/she has an angel watching over. We are here for you if you ever need to talk. Sending you lots of cyber hugs. ‎

Lisette - Sounds like you had a good xmas party this year!! Hope you are feeling a bit more energetic today.

Bex - How did the party turn out? Faboulous I bet! Mmm I heart chili - I made a white chili recipe the other day - different and good.

Nic - I am sure that everything will turn out ok with the coworker!

CH - Congrats on finishing the semester - hubby is at school working on a final project and 3 exams next week. I can't wait for him to be done! He has been so busy at school every weekend for the past 6 weeks or so. You def deserve the asst. principle position next year!

Bea - I too am a private person with coworkers as well. I don't really divulge alot of my personal life with them. They have no clue about my miscarriage - I just keep telling them I have appts. They have asked if I was ok and I just kindly said yes and moved on.

I hate that BMI stuff - I am always on the border of underweight and normal so I always get a talking to from the Dr's about how I need to gain weight. I am just one of those people that have always been very thin. I eat a ton but just can't seem to gain.

AFM, AF has moved on and I am getting excited about trying again! I bought some blueberries and blackberries yesterday!! We don't have anything planned this weekend as hubby has to study. So it will nice and quiet for me - we are just going to do some xmas shopping tonight and go to church tomorrow. I will prolly do some cookie baking - I want to send a big package of goodies to my sister in Africa - she can't get this kinda stuff there!

 

[MrsBea23]

Snow - What is white chilli? What is your sister doing in Africa does she live there or is she there for a couple of years?

I am havinga quiet one tonight DH is out with his football team for their Christmas night out.

I did my tree today though, it looks a bit squished in this picture for some reason but it looks ok in real life lol. The other picture is my raindeer in my hall.

 

[MrsBea23]

And these are my cats Corona and Beru just because I took some photos of them today. The black one (Beru) does have legs he was just directly below me when I took the photo lol.

 

[CHDickey]

Hands- prayers are flying high. One day at a time is all anyone can ask of you. If you need anything please let me know!! I wish I was close enough to bake your family dinner or anything just to help out. Love to you sweetheart!

 

[CHDickey]

Slow weekend! Hopefully everyone is relaxing as much as possible. We got all of our shopping done! Now time to wrap! Much love to my mid-august ladies!

 

[Srbjbex]

Hey ladies! Jamie party was really good! Had about 12 people round and it was lots of fun yes lisette it is Jamie Oliver, I adore Jamie Oliver food, and books and restaurants and everything!! He can do no wrong in my eyes

Then my parents were here yesterday, and finished off our Christmas shopping today, so a nice weekend all round.

Hands, I am so so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you. I am sure your dad was very proud of you and pleased to know about your little baby. Hugs to you

Snow - the witch is gone! Festive for you! You are going to have lots of fun this Christmas! I am also interested in what white chilli is! I have never heard of it? The chilli I did was make with beef brisket rather than mince so it had a bit of a twist!

Bea - anything fun at the weekend? Hope the weather wasn't too bad for you!

Nic - are you sitting down with your manager this week, after the postponement on Friday?

CH - Yay you have done your shopping too! Tonight I will also be wrapping and writing Christmas cards. It is the x factor final tonight so I will be watching that at the same time!

 

[snowflakes120]

CH - That's great that you are done xmas shopping!! We did a little bit more last night.

Bea - Your tree is beautiful! And love your little gnome santa next to the reindeer. I just recently watched Gnomeo and Juliet and LOVED that movie!! What pretty kitties you have too - funny about the black kitty and his legs!! My sister lives in Tanzania and is in the Peace Corps. She teaches English and her husband teaches Math.She has a heart of gold and I give her alot of credit - she lives in a home that has no running water or electricity. She will be back in the US June 2013.

Hubby and I agreed on a girl name that we both LOVE but can't figure out a middle name to go with. The name is Emery/Emory. My hubby is so hard to please - there are so many names I like that he just poo poos. I always planned on using my middle name of Marie but it just doesn't flow... Don't really have any family names to honor.

 

[Srbjbex]

Ah yes bea, I forgot to say I LOVE your tree and your cats!! Hopefully the little monkeys will leave the tree alone!

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi Girls,

Bex and Nic - Just got a code for 20% off at mothercare from someone on here if you need anything. It is SLB.

Snow - What is white chilli? You never told us. Wow that is impressive of your sister, a lovely part of the world though. I wonder if she gets to pop over to Zanzibar much. Are you allowed to visit her?

Bex - Did you get lots of freebies for hosting? Thursday was the hurricane and that was pretty crazy although we all got to leave work early which was good lol and then we woke up Saturday morning to a full covering of snow but it has all melted away now so pretty crazy weather. How about you did you get all the crazy weather? I hope you are enjoying X Factor.

CH - How is the wrapping going? i am all done woo hoo, although I haven't done my cards yet sigh.

Nic - Are you watching Desperate Scousewives? I love it! It is even better than TOWIE like a polished version and they talk to the camera which I love.

Hands - I hope you are holding up ok hun.

Lisette - I hope you have had a lovely weekend.

 

[Srbjbex]

Bea- as host I got 20% of party sales to redeem against things I wanted in the catalogue so I got £100 of freebies - amazing! the weather here really wasn't too bad last week. I think we got off lightly.

 

[snowflakes120]

Bea - That is so funny that you mentioned Zanzibar - she is there right now! The kids are off school til January so she and her hubby are traveling for most of the time that they aren't working which is nice. She is off to Iringa next. I would be allowed to visit if I so choose but don't think we will. She also lived in Japan for 2 years teaching English and we really wanted to visit her when she lived there but it was sooooo expensive to get there and stay etc!!

Bex - Awesome about the freebies!! Great temp drop today - your gearing up to OV soon! Get your man in bed girlie!!

Now to explain White Chili - It's cut up chicken, white beans (I use cannellini or great northern), green chilis, broth, onions, garlic and a bunch of spices like cumin, oregano & cayenne pepper. I do mine a little different and add spinach in it - most people do not do this. Then you put shredded pepper jack cheese on top. Yummmyy!! It prolly sounds gross but it really is very good!!

 

[InHisHands]

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. As long as i stay busy i'm okay, at night is the hardest.

Snow - white chilie sounds good.

Bea - Love your cats!!! I'm such a cat lover.

CH - besides about 4 items, im done shopping. Did wrapping last night. Have you gotten things wrapped yet?

Bex - sounds like a good party.

Nic - Give us an update on your job


BTW - we went ahead and bought a furniture set and a pack and play. It will be here in time for christmas break so hubby and i can put it together.

Here are some links to what we bought:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Babymod-Ava-3-Piece-Nursery-Set-Espresso/16784335

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Trend-Playard-Deluxe-Havenwood/10603601

 

[MrsBea23]

Bex - That is fab what did you get?

Snow - Zanzibar is one of the places in the world I have always wanted to go and haven't made it I hope she is having a fab time. The white chilli definitely sounds interesting lol.

Hands - The pack and play is meant to be fab I am thinking about getting one myself. I ordered my buggy yesterday and my baby monitor and my change table lol.

https://www.peppermint.co.uk/nursery_department/nursery-home-page/bugaboo-bee-plus-missoni.html

https://www.mothercare.com/Angelcar...031&pf_rd_p=231490867&pf_rd_s=related-tab-3-5

https://www.johnlewis.com/231348017/Product.aspx

There is so much stuff to buy i could shop for weeks.

 

[Srbjbex]

Bea - the best thing I got was the 'antipasti platter' which I love! https://www.jamieoliver.com/jme/kitchen/serveware/info/antipasti-platter/100017.html
Then I just got of lovely Kilner jars, and a nice big red missing bowl

Looks like you have also been busy shopping! Love the pushchair!!

Hands - Great purchases too! The pack and play thing looks fun! Hope you're holding up ok

Snow - yep it is ov time for me!! Ov cramps all day today. As soon I have finished this post I am getting hubby into bed! Hahah! All eyes back on the temps again....this 2ww seems to have come round really quick! When do you expect to ov?

Hope everyone is well...nearly Christmas!

 

[CHDickey]

Hey all,

Okay so I am lost. Those of you ttc where are y'all in your cycle. I am CD10 and debating whether or not to go for it tonight.