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[CelticNiamh]

Yeah totally, I am always going to think of it with a 'K' from now on!

Koosh balls! Hilarious. I love remembering childhood toys of the 80s! Did you guys have snap bracelets? I LOVED those things when I was about 12.

Yes, I loved snap bracelets!! Oh, and remember technicolor t-shirts? The ones that changed color with heat? I wonder why you don't see those anymore.....

Hypercolour! They were hilarious…why would you want the world to know when you are sweating?

I am now imagining a t-shirt that changed colour when you were ovulating…a kind of giant version of an OPK! Except it would have to work detecting hormone in your sweat, cos you wouldn’t want to pee on it. Oooh, maybe it could be based on body temperature!
Sorry…am having a bit of a crazy afternoon……..

Oh, yes, hypercolor!! That would be so funny to know where you are in your cycle based on a t-shirt! lol. who needs temping. Maybe they could make pajamas out of them so when you wake up rather than putting a thermometer in your mouth, you just look at what color your PJs are!

Lilaala, welcome and thanks for posting such hysterical Dos and Don'ts!


What a great way to start my morning. I got up a bit early so I could get my fix in!


Good luck Niamh, and thanks for the information! .....so..... if it takes til day 21 for anything to cross the placenta.... does that mean I can keep smoking crack and doing keg stands until then?

I'm so sorry to tell you NO bold girl! no crack or keg stands!!! OK your only aloud the hard stuff heroine and spirits!!!!! you have been told! ( I shiver at the thoughts!!!!

 

[MyTurnYet]

Sneaking off from work for a couple secs to pop in and make the comments I've been thinking about making for days:

Soph: I think your car really looks like a Sasha. She is a little sultry and I can picture her sneaking up and making that "sshhh" sound or purring like a kitten. Even if you don't call her that, that's what I'm going to call her.

Squirrel: The cupcakes came out delicious, but I did mess them up a bit. I was so worried about overfilling that I underfilled them and then tried to compensate with extra frosting. I did have the troubles you mentioned with transporting so decided to frost them at the party. A couple people who saw them when they were all sitting on the counter upright said they were real cute, but then DH brought them down some stairs and outside to where we all were sitting...by the time he made it down most had fallen over. I want to try again and am desperately trying to find that carrier! We didn't have Joy cupcakes at the supermarket. I did find the website and am thinking about trying to call. Wow, that is a huge post about cupcakes!

Titi: I think I customized my settings so that my page numbers are all off, but I was able to get back to the cupcake page by doing a search on "squirrel" and "cupcakes." Squirrel posted some nice photos. I copied her and did blue and white frosting with red and blue sprinkles for 4th of July. I can send you the enchiladas recipe, too.

Lucky: So happy you tried the enchiladas! I haven't tried to make them since class, but every time I think about it I get sooo hungry thinking about their yumminess. What did you wind up substituting? I'm not a naturally good cook and never know what will work like that, so am wondering if there is stuff I may be able to substitute.

Jaimie: I'm obsessed with your dog....so hysterical! His name is Bullet?

I know that there was more I wanted to say, but now I completely forgot.

 

[MyTurnYet]

Found it!!!

squirrel those cones sound amazing, how do you keep them upright in the oven? do the cones not go soggy at all?

I have a job interview tomorrow!gulp. im so nervous about it coz it involves a lot of tests and i don't like them. never mind, i can only do my best huh.

Good luck on the interview!!!!


Here's how you can make the ice cream cone cupcakes without a special carrier that I just bought.

Take a 9 by 13 inch pan and put as many ice cream cones (with a flat bottom obviously! no pointed sugar cones!) standing up in the pan. You want them tight enough that they keep each other upright. Fill 2/3rds full with cake batter, any flavor you wish! Bake just like you would cupcakes (so probably 350 degrees). Keep an eye on them while they bake. But they might take about 20 minutes. If you overfill them, they will spill over the sides. If you underfil them, then they don't look very good! So it's kind of tricky to get it just right.

Once baked and cooled, frost and put sprinkles on just like you'd do with any cupcake.

The ice cream cones get soggy after a day or so, but if you eat them the same day you make them, they taste awesome. They aren't incredibly crispy, but they aren't soggy either.


I ordered carriers from "Joy" ice cream cones... They aren't sold online, but if you buy some cones, on the side of the box is an order form. This carrier helps you keep the cones upright in the oven and also works great for transportation.

Without the carrier, transportation is nearly impossible. But what I had done once was use the empty ice cream cone boxes, turned them on their sides and cut holes the size of the bottom of the cones, then slid the finished cones into the holes. It helped keep them upright.

Attached are some pictures of some I made for a friend's kids' birthday party so you can see the progression. This was before I had the nifty carriers I love so much!

 

[MyTurnYet]

Lucky: Forgot to say thanks for putting up that pic of you and your DH on the segways. That makes me smile.

 

[MyTurnYet]

Oh, I totally forgot the main thing I wanted to post...this actually happened a while back, but every time I think of it I'm not around my computer.

We had a failed attempt at BDing where there was just too much pressure and DH couldn't *ahem* perform. A little while later he said, and this is an exact quote, "maybe we should just try to have fun."

He doesn't read my BnB posts at all so knows nothing about our little TTHF group. Ever since he mentioned it, that's what we've been doing. It's a bit hard for me to relax about it, but am doing my best, with the help from you all.

 

[Jaimie2Eyes]

Wee MyTurn! I've missed you! Yup, my dog's name is Bullet. I went through that same, exact thing with DH once when we were BDing every night trying to catch the egg. It totally sucks when TTC produces that result, but it seems to have done that for many couples. Yet another reason why I really think that every two or three days is much better.

The do's and don'ts are rockin' my world! Totally love them.

Niamh - so glad to hear you are seeing the weight fall off. Great job!

I got an iPhone 4 last night. It is my first data phone and I lurve it. It may make my bnb issues worse although I haven't downloaded the app for it yet. I do have the fertility friend app which rocks because you get some extra features that you don't get with the free online account. This phone is definitely my consolation prize for not being pg. In fact I texted a friend of mine with it's name, weight, and time of birth. I'm tempted to post a pic of me breast feeding it but maybe that is crossing a line?

 

[Annamumof2]

damn past 2 days ive been feeling so tired and it hasnt been so hot, why is my body dying again, and no im not anmic as im on iron tablets lol soooo i have no idea whats done it, maybe the meds are wearing off now.

just wish i had BFP to say thats a reason for being so tired and annoyed

 

[CelticNiamh]

Jaimie thanks, Im getting there slowly but surely LOL,oooh so jelous I so want and Iphone so bad, DH thinks Id never be off the thing if I had one. dont forget a newborn hat for it

Myturnyet gald you and DH are finding the fun!


Anna you need to get your self well again you poor thing! what a crappy time you are having lately!

suffering from serious trapped wind,come on peppermint tea!!!

 

[honeybee28]

lol you girls are funny. yeah you should get a cutesy little outfit for your iphone jaimie!!

so i was having a clear out yesterday, and found a bracelet dh gave me ages ago. and i looked at it and i thought 'if i wear this everyday for this cycle i will get pregnant'. now normally, my f**k you attitude would make me throw it away, but im going to roll with it this cycle and see what happens. if i get knocked up, its coz its a super lucky fertile bracelet, and i'll lend it to anyone.
if i dont get knocked up, well, i knew i was crazy anyway so what's new!!!

lots of love.xxx

*wanders off in search of ice cream*

 

[CelticNiamh]

lol you girls are funny. yeah you should get a cutesy little outfit for your iphone jaimie!!

so i was having a clear out yesterday, and found a bracelet dh gave me ages ago. and i looked at it and i thought 'if i wear this everyday for this cycle i will get pregnant'. now normally, my f**k you attitude would make me throw it away, but im going to roll with it this cycle and see what happens. if i get knocked up, its coz its a super lucky fertile bracelet, and i'll lend it to anyone.
if i dont get knocked up, well, i knew i was crazy anyway so what's new!!!

lots of love.xxx

*wanders off in search of ice cream*

love it! what flavor tonight???

 

[Annamumof2]

Jaimie thanks, Im getting there slowly but surely LOL,oooh so jelous I so want and Iphone so bad, DH thinks Id never be off the thing if I had one. dont forget a newborn hat for it

Myturnyet gald you and DH are finding the fun!


Anna you need to get your self well again you poor thing! what a crappy time you are having lately!

suffering from serious trapped wind,come on peppermint tea!!!

yeah i wish it can be symple to that lol but oh well lol

i'm trying my best honest

 

[CelticNiamh]

Jaimie thanks, Im getting there slowly but surely LOL,oooh so jelous I so want and Iphone so bad, DH thinks Id never be off the thing if I had one. dont forget a newborn hat for it

Myturnyet gald you and DH are finding the fun!


Anna you need to get your self well again you poor thing! what a crappy time you are having lately!

suffering from serious trapped wind,come on peppermint tea!!!

yeah i wish it can be symple to that lol but oh well lol

i'm trying my best honest

I know you are, I was just thinking I hope your DH has you resting and looking after you, us women tend to keep going even when we are sick esp with two little ones to take care of as well.

you will get there!

 

[honeybee28]

love it! what flavor tonight???

cookie dough chip. YUM!xx

 

[Titi]

lol you girls are funny. yeah you should get a cutesy little outfit for your iphone jaimie!!

so i was having a clear out yesterday, and found a bracelet dh gave me ages ago. and i looked at it and i thought 'if i wear this everyday for this cycle i will get pregnant'. now normally, my f**k you attitude would make me throw it away, but im going to roll with it this cycle and see what happens. if i get knocked up, its coz its a super lucky fertile bracelet, and i'll lend it to anyone.
if i dont get knocked up, well, i knew i was crazy anyway so what's new!!!

lots of love.xxx

*wanders off in search of ice cream*

Ha Ha I'm not the only ocd supersticious one!!!

 

[Titi]

My DH made this for you girls for our thread:

https://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/titi920/DOANDDONT.jpg

 

[Dee7509]

 

[Dee7509]

Oh my gosh...I needed that laugh!!!

 

[Jaimie2Eyes]

I just got seriously busted for laughing my ass off at work!! Did your hubby really make that Titi? That is way too friggin much!

 

[LuckyD]

Lucky - I totally meant that you SHOULD shoot heroin and have sex with random strangers because the responsible method of bringing a child into the world obviously doesn't work

I really love your do's and don'ts too! Crazy Heart was pretty good, I would definitely recommend checking it out. It didn't always strike the right chords with me but overall I definitely dug it.

Ahh, ok gotcha! Hmmmmmm....maybe that will be my plan next month...drugs and random sex.

Cool – I am going to go see it. I just love Jeff Bridges.

LuckyD

My DH like it when I order him to strip NOW! PML may be it should be
DONT tell your DH to hurry up whie he mid stride

Ha ha, yeah telling him to ‘hurry up’ is a sure way to kill the passion....!

Ive already posted this on the MACA thread but though you lovely Gals in here might find it useful. all about implantation!
Implantation is a process not an event. This is the typical time line and though there is some wiggle room too far off on one end or the other and the uterus may not be condusive for it to happen.

From ovulation:

O - 2 DPO (3min - 48 hours Fertilization note that all time periods given are max in event of double O

1 - 3DPO (24hrs -72hrs) First cleavage of zygote (travel down the tube is occuring) to Morula

3 - 5DPO Morula reaches uterus

4 - 5DPO Morula becomes Blastocyst

5 - 6DPO Zona pellucida lost Trophoblast invades decidua basalis, begins to become chorion

6 - 8DPO Implantation officially begins as hCG is now being picked up in the blood stream Ectoderm and endoderm appear

8 - 10DPO Clefts in ectoderm form amniotic cavity, Amnion and yolk sac begin to form, Amniotic fluid is secreted

13DPO Trophoblast continues to become chorion, hCG can be picked up by most standard (not early) HPTs, Primary chorionic villi form

15DPO Implantation is complete by this time and the Embryonic stage begins. It isn't until 21DPO that the placenta begins to function and anything capable of crossing the placenta can effect the fetus

This is very interesting and I had never heard of most of those words! My understanding of implantation is a lot more simplistic! Thanks for that Niamh.

DO: Call the FS to schedule an apt. if you think you may be having fertility issues.
DON't: Call the FS and ask him what's wrong with your KOOTCH

I love it! That’s hilarious. I dare someone to do that next time they call the Dr....Squirrel, I’m looking at you!

Lucky: So happy you tried the enchiladas! I haven't tried to make them since class, but every time I think about it I get sooo hungry thinking about their yumminess. What did you wind up substituting? I'm not a naturally good cook and never know what will work like that, so am wondering if there is stuff I may be able to substitute.

They were yum! I made up a different kind of filling, as I didn’t have kale...so I made a filling out of mushroom, zuchinni, corn and beans. Plus I skipped the coconut oil, and just kind of did my own thing around the spices...oh and added some cheese on top when I baked them! Ok, so it sounds like I didn’t really follow the recipe at all...but it turned out pretty good!

Lucky: Forgot to say thanks for putting up that pic of you and your DH on the segways. That makes me smile.

I did it for you x

Oh, I totally forgot the main thing I wanted to post...this actually happened a while back, but every time I think of it I'm not around my computer.

We had a failed attempt at BDing where there was just too much pressure and DH couldn't *ahem* perform. A little while later he said, and this is an exact quote, "maybe we should just try to have fun."

He doesn't read my BnB posts at all so knows nothing about our little TTHF group. Ever since he mentioned it, that's what we've been doing. It's a bit hard for me to relax about it, but am doing my best, with the help from you all.

Oh, I have so been there before Jill. Love that your hubby busted out the ‘TTHF’ without even knowing about our group! Hope that it’s going well...the last couple of cycles we have really tried to take the pressure off as well, and it has been way better.

I got an iPhone 4 last night. It is my first data phone and I lurve it. It may make my bnb issues worse although I haven't downloaded the app for it yet. I do have the fertility friend app which rocks because you get some extra features that you don't get with the free online account. This phone is definitely my consolation prize for not being pg. In fact I texted a friend of mine with it's name, weight, and time of birth. I'm tempted to post a pic of me breast feeding it but maybe that is crossing a line?

Ha ha, oh please post a photo of you breast feeding your iPhone! Just the thought of that makes me laugh so much. Glad that you are having fun with your new toy!

so i was having a clear out yesterday, and found a bracelet dh gave me ages ago. and i looked at it and i thought 'if i wear this everyday for this cycle i will get pregnant'. now normally, my f**k you attitude would make me throw it away, but im going to roll with it this cycle and see what happens. if i get knocked up, its coz its a super lucky fertile bracelet, and i'll lend it to anyone.
if i dont get knocked up, well, i knew i was crazy anyway so what's new!!!

Oooh, lucky fertility bracelet! I like it. It can’t hurt...as you say, we all know we are crazy so I say embrace it!

My DH made this for you girls for our thread:

https://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/titi920/DOANDDONT.jpg

Oh My God. Titi, I need some warning if you are going to post something so frickin’ hilarious. I laughed so loud at my desk that everyone at work looked at me funny.

 

[MyTurnYet]

My DH made this for you girls for our thread:

https://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/titi920/DOANDDONT.jpg

HAAHAHAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!