Oct 05 Cycle Buddies

[Jen1d]

Where are my Buds

Just a quick note then to say i'm fine and the stitches were removed today bit nippy. Am due to go back to work tomorrow and yep i do think its a bit early but am on with good staff who will let me take a back seat. Only there for 4 days then i'm off for moving. Oh i cant tell you how long we have waited for this. Seems sad but we have never picked a house together as we've always been in Army houses then this flat belonged to my Mum, who we bough it from. So everything is going to be new and exciting.

Come on girls, drop in soon for a chat.

Love Jen x

[Inhale, Exhale]

Girlie, Twirlies....

How's the homeys? Rolling with the homeys....

Jens- you sound like super power healing chic... surgery and move.. how exciting to be moving into a new house. I hope you have hired steamy/dreamy McMovers Moving Company.. I hear they get overheated very easily and must take off their shirts. Tis True. I kid you not! Are you going to paint the walls.. redecorate Jen-style? We bought our house and completely gutted the thing.. starting from scratchy.. which meant decorating anyway I pleased. I luved it! Picking paint colors, carpeting, decorating... We only have one room left to do.. our spare bathroom. It will be awhile before we have the cash for that one though. I want a big corner whirpool tub. ... Continue to heal super girl.

Where is everyone? Come out to play with us!
I have no new exciting news to share and will bore Jen to tears with my lack of fun.. although I am going to a fair tonight and plan to eat all that sugary and deep fried goodness that you should only be allowed to eat once a year when the fair comes to town.

A special shout out to Littles- always thinking of you. Check in with us sweets..

Walshy- i thought you would have posted by now.. well.. how many beauties did you see????? tell me, tell me!

Lo-laaaaa- hey baby let's go to Vegas! shake your bon-bons!

THE list:
Jen- Tubal Op - 16th Aug, Big 3 - Oct ?
Walsher- AF finito. Scan 24th Aug
Loolers- Tubal Op - 7th Sep, Big 3 - Oct/Nov
Littles- Time out for happy hols--Rellaaxxx
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

off to sugar shock!
Steph

[Walshy]

Hi,

Again I have been MIA my mum has come to visit so haven't had much time to write and catch up....

Just a short one today I am just about to head off to work......

Had a scan yesterday and the right ovary has 20-25 and the left has 7. The right one is always so dominant. They are all still quite small so am till on injections unitl i go for another blood test on Sunday and alot of them may not grow due to my PCOS. I am feeling fine this time a little nauseas and emotional but as far as the ovaries are concerned I don't feel bloated or anything maybe this accupuncture thing is wokring a treat. I think I will be going in sometime next week to get my eggs out so am getting excited.

Jen take it easy at work and enjoy this new adventure that you and your husband are on. Moving although is not fun I am with Steph and hope that you hired McMovers Moving Company and it is a hot day over there.

Steph your stories are never boring please feel free to right as many as you like.....Actually I think you should type when your sugar high has kicked in that would be fun..........

Littles and Lola how are you guys going and Ms Camilla I hope your enjoying your beautiful daughter....

Later dudettes............

THE list:
Jen- Tubal Op Big Success, Big 3 - Oct ? Moving House Soon
Walsher- Scan revealed lots little eggs next blood test 27 Aug
Loolers- Tubal Op - 7th Sep, Big 3 - Oct/Nov
Littles- Time out for happy hols--Rellaaxxx
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

[Jen1d]

Walshy great to hear from you. Berilliant news about your eggs and after a few more days they will be HUGE. Its amazing what a difference two or three days can make. Oh i feel so excited for you, i wish it was me.
Oh ye, not happy Littles knows what you look like, i demand a photo

Off to work now in my trackies (sweats to Steph). Oh how naff i look like Top Chav Central but need to let my tum be comfi. Catch up tomorrow.

Littles - Huge bug to you button.

Love Jen x

[Inhale, Exhale]

Mornin Bananas!

Hoo-RAH for Walshy..... grow follies grow!! I predict mass eggy collection. Will look forward to hearing all about the eggs that are collected and fertilized... remind me luv.. You have decided to go to blast right? ICSI and all the happy, happy. You can't see us, but Demetrio and I are here with with our cheer duds on.. I have spanky pants and pom-poms of course.. although Demetrio is too much of a man to sport the requisite man-cheerleader outfit.. but he can do a killer back flip! I think it is all the added flexibility.. I have been taking him to yoga. He is trying to be nimble for Loolers. I expect updates as you go... May the McFertile force be with you!

Jens- back to work! ughy. I decided the other day that we shouldn't have to work.. ever. We should just hang out and enjoy life... my plan would succeed if it weren't for all that pesky stuff like money, cars, insurance, houses.. oh pooh. I will keep working on that! .. good idea to keep tummy comfy.. a happy tummy is a recovered tummy if you ask me!

The Others... heelllooooooo..... doin a little dance to bring you back round.. hmmm.. what should it be... the macarena, electric slide, hokey-pokey... a little country line dancin.. which I used to know how to do by the way .... boot scoot boogie... I will mix it up in between my Walsher pom-pom sessions and sitting full lotus with all parts crossed for luck.. gotta go I have alot to do!

THE list:
Jen- Tubal Op Big Success, Big 3 - Oct ? Moving House Soon
Walsher- Scan revealed lots little eggs next blood test 27 Aug
Loolers- Tubal Op - 7th Sep, Big 3 - Oct/Nov
Littles- Time out for happy hols--Rellaaxxx
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

Expendin all Energy for my girls,
Steph

[lolajones]

Oi Oi daisys

The long weekend is approaching.... 3 days o lazin', wooooooblinkinghoooo!

Walsheroo - looks like you'll have a bumper crop chick! I am very excited about your cycle. I reckon this is your go, it is more than a reckon, it is an inner certainty, you will be up the duff by end of september, no worries. So you saw a picture of our little littles? How exciting! She's a bit of a looker is she? Thought as much - where are you pretty lady?? And I guess you also have a picture on that there messaging thing? Hmmmm. We need a plan to have a photo sharing moment - how about email? Anyhoo, keep us posted about vast egg collection missie.

Jemla - how're you feeling? How long do you reckon I should take off work after the op? At present I've said I'll be back after 4 days - too soon? Do you have to wait for 1 or 2 periods before can cycle? Moving house - so exciting! New beginnings...... you are going to be lucky now the satanic fallops are woosh gone. We ladies are going to finish the year on a high!!!!

Littles I demand you come back and at least give a one liner saying you're ok. We miss you sweetcheeks, word is you're bootilicious.... show mama some loving!

Camilla - worn out probably after the birth and running (staggering?) about with her milkers out??

Stephanwych, yoga guru and Demetrio stealer.... preg in spanky pants and pom pomming - love it. I like your no work idea. If only dude. So whats the news with little faith - when your next scan? Are you really fat yet? Y'know, it still hasn't really sunk in that you're pregnant. I'm so used to the 5 of us being not, y'know?

Well then, found out today that my insurance will cough up for the tube removal, hoorah! Have only just realised that post op pain is a consequence of op, I just had my eye on the anaesthetic and getting a bit of yawn. Anyway. Bring it on. Work megggaaarrrr busy until I go off as per usual. Found out today that I might be getting a payrise due to exam passage, whoop!
As October approaches and reading Walshers posts I guess too, I'm really reminded of last year when we all started out and how ivf was the first time. For the first time in a long time today I thought I really want to be pregnant. Have been studiously avoiding all things baby.
lar di dah.
Ok then petites, I'm off to do a stack of dishes, I really need a housekeeper. Or a mother

Keep on keepin on chicas
lola
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[Jen1d]

Yiippee Loops is back to cheer us all up. I know how you feel, i hate seeing all pregnant woman at the moment. I feel they are following me everywhere. The first day i ventured out after my op to the supermarket and when i went to pay there were 4 newborn babies at either side of me at the checkout-----------aarrrrrhhhh wanted to scream.
So only 4 days your having off, not enough babe. I would say 1 week was best. The anesthetic made me so drousy for 2 days and i needed an afternoon nap like an old granny. Also the area around the belly button and cut on the bikini line is uncomfortable when bending and sitting. Its now been 10 days since my op and its still feels like this but not sore, probably another 3-4 days then i will be fab. I struggled with the emotional side for a couple of days but now i feel positive about my chances since the Hydro from Hell has been zapped. The consultant has said to wait for 1 period only thats why i'm getting to start in Oct instead of Nov. You'll be fine lovely, we'll be here for you. Goodbye tuberoos hello bfp

Littles - I know your struggling at the moment but your in our thoughts. Hope your infection is better and your feeling able to move on to plan your lovely hols

Walshy - How is going Oz Chick? Good luck for your bloods tomorrow, log on and let us know your good news, ooohhhh i feel so excited for you.

Steph & Camilla - Hows the lucky babes doing? Whats new?

Well my first day back to work was ok although i didnt do very much. Was mad with my Boss though as we usually get on so well but she didnt even ask how i was. Told her i was not impressed she has not even called me to see if i'm ok, she was a bit taken back, i think its disgusting, she is just not a peoples person and cant seem to deal with peoples emotion

Only 6 days to go until the big move, cant wait now.
Mini, House, Op then Baby----oh how i wish it could be so easy

Ok fab girls, see you soon

Love Jen x

[little R]

Dearest Octofriends......

Thank you for your constant thoughts and PMA...it has reached me across the desert. Thank you in particular Jen and Walshy for being there for me and encouraging me along the way...

CONGRATS to Camilla on our first Octobaby..... beautiful name... love it. You're so lucky and the great thing about it, you know it and don't take it for granted Well done...you haven't posted since the announcement but I am guessing that you are up to your eyeballs enjoying the moment Much love to you, DH and your TWO children! Yippppeee!

More CONGRATS to my lovely Steph... who picked a name I had often thought about...Lovely Steph.... you had Faith and here she comes I have tears in my eyes for you. Much love to you 3!

Now for my other faithful Octopals...

Jen, you still sound as though you need some time out. I bet you are absolutely thrilled about the house and most of all, having a place that is TRULY your own. You deserve this so much. I am telling you (apart from a few hiccups with the mini) you're on a great and productive road. The Big 3 awaits you and will deliver you a BFP!!! Thank you for your kind words when I needed them... wish I could have a cuppa with you! You take care and try not to stress yourself out with the move... embrace this SUPER new beginning... Lots of warm hugs to you my friend

Lola love... you sound more like you! It looks like you are still the Queen of efficiency.
Insurance coughing up money: check --
Days off work: check --
Payrise: check ---
Going to be success with everything: CHECK!
So September is the Op and then well you will just gracefully swan on over towards that BFP in October/November and join the rest of the Octopals in the "up-the-duff" category.
Have been watching old episodes of Alias....I always chuckle and imagine our Lola as Sydney Bristow.... boy, is that girl HOT...sizzling!
You take care and don't work too hard...Hugs & kisses

Dearest Walshy...it's been great chatting with you... thank you for all your positive thoughts. I am hoping that your follies are maturing nicely and that your next scan will shed GREAT news. So what's the latest from yesterday? Awaiting your news excitedly...Fingers crossed as you get closer and closer to BFP. Thinking about you lots. Love to you girl!

Well, my news....
I am feeling better and I am not exactly sure why...I guess because I am consciously on a break and I am finally thinking about fun things to do to for me. These next few months are about investing in me and being selfish
DH and I are going off on holiday to South Africa in 2 weeks and are going to visit Kruger National Park to see the animals... this is a dream that I have had for a while and was constantly being put off because of "what ifs". I have decided to do all of those things that I have postponed.
When I get back from hols in late September, I am going to start an online Open University web development course to keep my brain busy for the next 3 months.
I have had THE talk with my DH when all was collapsing around me...he's been the best, so supportive. I was so angry with everything, with everyone, including him. I was angry with all the decisions I had had to make and all the things I had given up to be here in Dubai. I was really resentful. I realised that I just wanted to shelve the feelings of desiring a child so badly and in my mind, if I took my marriage out of the equation, I could get my life, my happiness back. I got to the point where I just wanted to pack my bags and leave because I thought it would solve the problem and make me feel better. I wasn't coherent and I was in a really bad place.
We talked, talked and talked some more....I am less confused now.
I know what I need to do...I need to get my life back... do things that I want to do. I need to stop punishing myself for not being able to conceive.
I love my DH and we are in this together... He understands that I need to focus on what I want now and get my life back. He understands that I need to focus on ME before US..... I lost everything moving to Dubai 3 years ago and now I have to build a life again...
I have decided to take a REAL 3month break and will be back to join all you up-the-duff girls in December
I am trying to get healthy...I have been plagued with multiple infections down there... so need to get healthy before my SA trip!!

Well, that's all for now folks... so to have bored you!

Will be thinking about you all... and will check in regularly... but don't really have much to post about.

Here's:
THE list:
Jen- Tubal Op Big Success, Big 3 - Oct ? Moving House Soon
Walsher- Scan revealed lots little eggs next blood test 27 Aug
Loolers- Tubal Op - 7th Sep, Big 3 - Oct/Nov
Littles- Time out for "ME" & back on the raft in December
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

Much love,

Littles

[Jen1d]

Just a quick note to say hi to Littles

My heart goes out to you but i'm happy your feeling better and have sorted things out in your head a bit.
Bring on the travelling i say, sounds fab. You need to enjoy, relax and after some time out you will be repaired and ready for whatever Land of Infertility chucks at you.
BUT YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO DISAPPEAR, WE NEED ALL OUR BUDS TOGETHER---SO ONLY TIME OUT, RIGHT BUTTON

Had a bit of a run in with my boss yesterday, told her a few home truths, but nicely. Feel so down and stressed out with everything thats going on.
Anyway i only have 2 more days to go until the big house move and on a positive note the hospital rang yesterday and confirmed can start the Big 3 in Oct

Ok love to everyone. Am away to pack my clothes, should take at least 3 weeks

Love Jen x

[Walshy]

Hello Ladies,

Jen do you feel better letting your boss know a few home truths. I am renowned for telling people what I think before my brain computes what I actually am saying

Littles I have to agree with Jen you are allowed to have a break but not disappear from this forum altogether we need to stick at it until we all get our BFP. Enjoy your break though and it great that are having me time and you do sound more upbeat which is great.

Ms Lola thank god your insurance is going to pay for your Op hooray finally something else is going well for you. Now you have the job, the payrise, the money sorted now we just need those tubes removed and then presto BFP... I am going to start the roll on BFP then all the rest of you will follow....

As for the photos i think we should PM each other our email addresses so that we can send phtoos and put faces to the name as it great now to know who I am talking to with Littles.....

Hi to Steph and Camilla.

As for me my follicles are growing slowly which is what they want. They have projected that I will be triggered on Saturay to have them taken out on Monday. I am getting excited and nervous at the same time. I am trying to put the fact that it may not work out and then I will be that person who never has children. I am trying not to dwell on the fact as i am thinking positive........

Cheerio, Walshy

Here's:
THE list:
Jen- Tubal Op Big Success, Big 3 - Oct ? Moving House Soon
Walsher- Projected EC Monday 4 September
Loolers- Tubal Op - 7th Sep, Big 3 - Oct/Nov
Littles- Time out for "ME" & back on the raft in December
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

[Jen1d]

Hi Buds

Walshy - Way to go follies. I feel so excited for you. Good luck for Monday, will be thinking of you.
I saw a pic of Littles too, she is so wee and sweet. Feels better knowing who i'm talking to.

We move house on Friday and computer will be off from tomorrow but once we are back on line then i will send a photo to those of you who can get PM's. Think it will be about a week before we can chat again as the pc is going for a mini check up with the pc Doc.
A week without my girls----how will i ever manage

Anyway my battle scars are healing nicely. Haven't had time to worry about how sore it is or recovery time as there has been too much to do at home. Us girls just have to grin and bare it and get on with life eh

Anyway take care all of you and i will log on as soon as poss.

Love Jen x

[Walshy]

Hi Ladies,

Where is everyone I am usually the worst in keeping in touch but I hope on and only Jen has posted.....

I am dedicating this post to Jen the lady that just keeps going and going I hope your moving house went smoothly and the removalist didn;t dint any of your furniture. Are you excited to actaully living in your house. Have you got your car back yet? How are we going to trade photos?? Do we need to send them to each other e-mails.

As for me my little follicels are not growing...................
I was suppose to be booked in for Friday then went back on Wednesday told no will wait unitl Monday come back Friday...wnet back Friday no sorry still nothing probably looking at Wednesday....Come back Sunday so I will be back tomorrow and hopefully they have grown. There are currently only 2 big enough and they won't do unless there is alteast 4.
A good thing is though that I am not bloated and am not looking to over stimulate bad new is though that they mightent get any bigger so might get cancelled.

OK will update soon come back ladies with your tales of waht is happeneing with you....Cheers, Walshy

Here's THE list:
Jen- Tubal Op Big Success, Big 3 - Oct ? Moved House
Walsher- Projected EC Monday 6 September
Loolers- Tubal Op - 7th Sep, Big 3 - Oct/Nov
Littles- Time out for "ME" & back on the raft in December
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

[lolajones]

Oi Oi

Sorry not been around but work is crazy. At least I'm not a s bad as Steph....... heh heh heh

Walsher - sorry your follicles aint growing. Hopefully they'll have some sort of Jack and the Beanstork spurt over the weekend and you'll be getting some beaut eggs soon. You seem pretty calm about it, which is great. Keep thinking positive positive positive.

Littles - firstly, how come I'm the only octo not to have seen your photo? You're trip to SA sounds fantastic! I'm so glad that you've made all those tough decisions. You do need time for you, you have given up a lot. You need soul nourishment and some happy. Taking a break will be so good for you. Please pop in and see us from time to time - we'll miss you, but understand. xxxxx

Jemlar Mini Scar - glad you're feeling chipper youngster. Life is getting sorted and I'm feeling very positive about you, car, house, fallopless, baby!!! Yes, this is going to be your year missie.

Steph - donde estas sweetcheeks? Hope everything is ok and you havent been kidnapped by antieco warriors. Check in - thats an order.

cam??? Helloooo?

Well peaches, I don't have mucho news. Work is bonkers and I have the usual sinusitis/hernia out of the bubble symptoms. I need an MOT and some serious make overing. The operation is on Thursday so I'm looking forward to a few mgs of opiate, hoorah! Going to get supplies today. mags, books etc. Am quite keen now to get on with the next cycle - get the job done! Thinking of going on a little trip, maybe NY, before start new (and final.....) cycle. The best news I guess is that The Sopranos has started!!! i LOVE that show. Fat Tone is the biz. Would be hilarious to be a mafia wife - big hair and shoulder pads.
Right I'm off to in-laws
Keep on keepin' on dudes
Lola
xxxxxxx

[Walshy]

Where are all my girls gone

Well it is full steam ahead...I go in to get my little eggs out on Wednesday at 10.30...

Had a scan yesterday which revealed lots of eggs over 15 so i am aiming for 10 but don't want to tget to greedy and I only need one....

I feel weirdly calm and at ease with this cycle. I have not stressed at all and i am still not in any pain at all I am not walking hunched over. The only pain I have had is when i cough or when i go to the loo I think the pressure release on my bladder upsets my ovaries.

Well ladies wish me luck this is it..........

Hope to hear from you all soon, Walshy

[Walshy]

Sorry I forgot.

Good Luck MS Lola for your operation on the 7th. I am sure your op will be fine and you will be up and onthe 3rd raft before you know it.....

I can picture you walking around with big hair like the mafia wives. Although don't know about the shoulder pads...are they making a comeback please tell me it isn't so we just had the arm/leg warmers I don't think though I could handle the shoulder pads.

OK toodles again......and good luck