Many many congratulations to you Alice. :D
What lovely news for you both and how exciting - it's going to be really hard waiting now!
How amazing to think that you are now kind of 'expecting'!
I am sure it must have been a very emotional, worrying and stressful time going through the selection ...

Thank you for your replies girls.
It never ceases to amaze me how kind you all are and how supportive this site is - its so lovely to think of all you remarkable people out there! :D

I'm feeling a bit brighter again today - but then the weekends are always fine because DH is around! We really are ...

Hi Kate - at the risk of being totally condesending - my jaw dropped to the floor to read that you are 17. Thats not to say you are not capable of supporting to your sister - which you clearly are. But I just wanted to a add a cautionary word of wisdom - please please make sure you have some one who ...

marcus - can you help? When I log in (automatically) from the message board home page I can see the latest posts written but when I actually enter the forums the latest posts have often 'disappeared' and those now listed may actually be 5 days old.
Whats going on??? Its been happening for days now ...

Oh Caz -
Just when you think you've come to a decision and are making peace/getting comfy with it - then another curved ball is thrown at you!!

David and I watched the news last night and were talking about all of those couples who would now be affected - we talked about you - as we often do - its ...

If I am honest I wish I had pressed the delete button on that message!!! :oops:
I am embarrassed that I let my real feelings 'Leak out' at a weak (self pitying, definitely wallowing in it) moment!! But that said - thank you to you both for your kind words.
I do remember you Lorraine - it's a ...

Hi Girls
This side of the board has been a bit quiet lately - but from your posts it seems you are all trying to utilise the adrenaline of a New Year to make plans, look forward and generally stop this merry go round getting you down.
I am certainly trying this too, and in general I would say that ...

What a lovely caring sister you are Kate, your sister is a lucky girl to have you beside her at such a difficult time.

There is no need to tie yourself up in such knots worrying about what to say next - sitting, LISTENING and holding her hand is the greatest gift you can give her right now.

I ...

Just wanted to wish you all a great evening. :lol:
I think it will be a very powerful feeling meeting up with your board buddies - don't forget the Kleenex!
I know when I joined a fertilty support group I couldn't even open my mouth to speak but the emotions that poured out of everybody was like ...

Thank you Tracey
Despite being happily pregnant I know your grief for little Oliver will remain painful. My best friends daughter died almost exactly a year ago at 6 days old and they are now pregnant again too - but the desperate pain will never be resolved even though there is still much to be ...

oops - note to self - only send message once!
Looks like I need a bit of practise with the new layout sorry guys!!
Lorraine
xxxx

So how was it for you??

We have just got back from spending christmas with my family - I am glad to say it was better than I thought. My family were their usual kind and loving selves and I think they understood that sometimes I smiled and sometimes I cried!

New year ripped my heart out as I ...

So how was it for you??

We have just got back from spending christmas with my family - I am glad to say it was better than I thought. My family were their usual kind and loving selves and I think they understood that sometimes I smiled and sometimes I cried!

New year ripped my heart out as I ...

Just popped in to say hello and Merry Chrsitmas to each and every one of you.<br>Becky still no word - am thinking of you - I know this will be a particularly painful time for you. God Bless you and your family.<br>With love to you all<br>Lorraine<br>xxxxx

Hello Girls<br>It has been an age since I posted, I do come back and read your messages so have tried to keep up with you all but just recently I have felt unable to post (not sure exactly why - but I get so very upset that I have avoided it I guess).<br><br>Anyway the reason for posting is to wish ...