Oct 05 Cycle Buddies

[Inhale, Exhale]

Hrllo Fantastics!

Hows my girls, girls, girls? Well, all things are chipper here as we have Friday off!!! Yahoo for Veterans Day.. I luv Veterans and even more I luv that we have a day off work to luv veterans So, this will be a short week for me.. I am off in a boat tommorrow.. have no fear, I am very bouyant at the moment if I fall overboard.

Jens- it still sounds to me that you need a little smack and tickle from the happily ever after fairy... stop the doubts, they are evil and no good will come of them! they are like shots of tequila that way... and also "free one month trial offers"... and your husband doing the laundry.... these are all lose, lose... so tell me, what are you doing to fill the void that is the 2 week wait? Loolers and I can still make you that list..... November 16th has been seared into my brain as the day that I can say... How do you like me now Negative Nora.. BFP!

Laaaa's- whats the haps? Do give us the details of romantic dinner and bubbly.. were you drinking the bubbly from anywhere interesting??? I will live through you and look forward to the day when I can drink yummy spirits again and you are nixed to grow baby Loolers! Oh happy day for all. My 6th anniversary is fast approaching next month, but we do not have plans to go anywhere this year. A shame because last year hubby did fantastico job of surprise trip. Who knows, maybe he will surprise me again? Would be nice..

Walshy- really need you to check in. NOW! step to it.. give us a glimpse of Planet Walsh.

Littles- Hey Babycakes! you are so busy, busy.. How much longer for your course?

Camilla- hmm... is this what happens with babes.. no time for chat- a-tat? step away from the poo......

Okay Smokes... must do some work now.. pish-posh

Steph!

[Jen1d]

Hi Girls

Am feeling fine although a bit tired and keep getting a sore back just before i get out of bed, don't know if this means anything though.
Have had quite a few visitors, so they are keeping me distracted.

Its the 18th Steph, usually all over by the 16th though----i know, sorry i cant help it. PMA PMA. Cant believe you are having another day off. The Americans have the right idea, day off for every occasion

Am finally going to chill today and sit and do my nails. Have issues when my nails chip

Am thinking of you all but seems a bit quiet around here, hurry back buds.

Love Jen x

[lolajones]

Oi oi lovelies!

jemla la la la - where the buggery is your pma???? come on now, remember the visualisations!!!! BFP! BFP! BFP!! Sonny and Cher nestled in the madre ship! Glad you're getting some welcome distractions from the (shhh) 2ww...... although yours is almost a 3ww - whats up with that?? Anyway - how're your nails doll? If you want suggestions of stuff to distract you on this here journey to bfphood, let me n steph know, I have some crackers.

Steph - on a boat??? Man alive-o! Calm down! Mind you, 4 day week yet another public holiday. jeez. We need to get our "Bring It On" DVD out and start practising some serious spanky panted moves - our jen needs our help and fast! I have been thinking up some sweet moves that involve arial gymnastics of a very eastern block complexity. Limber up, co-dancer!

Walshy - you ok???
Littles? Camilla? heeelllloooooooohhhhhh

well I'm 8 days into the down reg and so far so sane and unflushy. Woo hoo!!! It seems to be going quite quickly prob cos so busy, nice one.
Dinner with the dh was lovely, bubbles bubbles and brandy yumba. All from appropriate drinking receptacles Miss Steph.. 6th anniversario! wowzer, I bet he surprises you with something wonderful - he'd better - you deserve it.
Anyhoo, 1st scan next tuesday, rock on. Told my boss today about this cycle (because she asked) hate telling people, who really don't give a sh*t, about my stuff, none of their biz and just makes me angry. Like The Hulk arrrggghhhhhhh! Anyways ha ha, I'll be up the duff soon and luxuriating at home having sleeps in blaming it on my "morning sickness". ho ho beatch.
Have been on shopping frenzy last few weeks and have new wardrobe - haven't bought many clothes for ages because always thinking whats the point as will be preg and not able to wear them. hmmm that worked then... also bought a stack of DVDs to keep me warm during the 2ww.
ok then sweet ladies, off to get some dinner

take it easy
love, Lola
xxxxxxx

[Jen1d]

Well another day has passed, thank god.
Had a bad day yesterday, feeling very down, snappy and tearful. Ended with me and dh on the sofa, cuddled up watching Football Factory--nothing like a bit of violence to sort me out haha.

Am terrified of tomorrow, day 7 as i keep comparing it to last cycle. Silly i know but this is so hard. I hardly slept last night and have convinced myself its all over. We are not even half way yet and i am just waiting for AF to arrive. Wish i could get these thought out of my head but just feel Sonny and Cher are not around???????????????????

So what everyone else up to?

Loops - hows the downregging going? Any side affects yet? Are the horrid sweats around? On Monday that lining will be so thin and lovely, ready for your injections.
Ok i give in, let me know what the suggestions for distraction are??

Steph - Hows the bump doing? Bet your a skinny mini still. Have you been to Starbucks yet? They are building a new Borders Book shop close to me and another Bucks is being put in the store---arhhh heaven.

Littles - What you studying girl, we want info. Get back her and keep us company.

Walshy - How you feeling babe? Whats your thoughts about your next cycle?

Ok off to watch more trash tv, sad as i'm getting use to being lazy.

Love Jen x

[Inhale, Exhale]

Hey zoot toots!

Jens- why the glum chum? you need to chill... veg out, lay like brocolli... a little couch time with hubs sounds fantastic.. although I think I would have went for something like Pride and Prejudice rather than football.. of course that would only force hubby to retreat into another room, but that would give me the couch to myself as for the Starbucks... ah, I still get a cup of Joe every morning.. decaf of course.. then it is off to water the rest of the day.... mornings are rough in Decaf World. However, I have switched from Starbucks to Auntie Ann's- they have FLAVORED decaf.. yesterdays was chocolate truffle.. YUMMMMM. chocolate and coffee together.. not quite the jones as chocolate and peanut butter, but close. Congrats on the Borders, I luv Borders and Barnes and Noble.. I luv to go in and read all the gossip mags and not pay for them... read and drink coffee... now thats relaxation ba-by!

Loolers- what the haps? so little news of cycle.. do tell.. are you bonkers? chill? crazy? zen? mad? Good luck for Monday sweetbuns! still no picture from you either.. he, he. We are the bad apples of the group I guess. no surprise there. I think it is time to send Demetrio over to Jens.. she could use a little rump shaker for distraction!

In other steph news... I am officially on maternity leave from teaching my yoga classes.. the days are getting long girls.. when the work day is over, my couch is calling my name.. steph, steph.. come put your ever expanding bottom on my nice cushy cushions... then the tv joins in.. steph, steph, stare into my lovely screen... oh then the fridge with the .. you are very hungry..... afterall Home is where the heart is! and the couch, tv and fridge!

Walshy- what the F? now look, you made me swear.. and I am such a proper lady! but where are you.. this is so not cool to make us worry! check in now!!!!!!

Littles- still livin life away..

Puffy and Stuffy,
Steph

[Jen1d]

Chocolate truffle---i need that to make me smile, we dont have such yummy coffees over here defo jealous.

Have been feeling a few twinges today, which has been making a bit nervous as then i dread going to the loo. On the 2nd cycle it was the 7th night i started to spot so i'm praying to get over tonight at 22.00 then another day has gone. Tomorrow is only half ways stage for me and there is sosssssssooooooooooo long to go.
I have been feeling some tingling in the old nip department today too--could this be af coming or even implantation has occured??????? Not dwelling too much on anything. Bought the old hpt, stood back and placed it in the back of the cupboard. I am never tempted to use it but will if i bleed early as i cant stand to continually wait for the test date.
Anyway am always happy when another day is over without hassle but i know anything can happen in an hour More waiting and waiting and waiting.

Some good news, my nephew got engaged ---to a mega rich chick. They are getting married probably next September. After all the happiness i then had a though that if i did manage to have a baby then it would be due around Aug and i would be a fat mamma in Sep Oh the problems, but who gives a d@@n as long as i get my little bundle eh

So what the latest from everyon else? Its so quiet, come on girls get back and help Steph give me and Loops some PMA

Love Jen

[lolajones]

Ahoy muchachas!

Jen - what can I say? A marginal improvement in pma since last you wrote but marginal aint good enough!!!! Say it with me now! BFP! BFP!!!!! It is a long wait for you but think it is the right idea not to cheat and do the hpt - you are a woman of substance! Ah, decaff. I feel like I'm cheating and enraging the Zita god when I drink it but the alternative (a coffee free "life") is just unthinkable. Are you decaffing or are you tough total abstinence lady? Hope you have lots planned for the weekend and not just X factor - are you watching? Who's your favourite? PS may your nipples get sorer by the hour my friend! HOOOOO ROOOOOO

Steph - so glad you've given up the yoga teaching - rest a bit more, believe me you need to be storing up some of your energy for L day. As for giving jemla a lend of demetrio.... he's teaching me to mud wrestle at the moment and so I'm reluctant to let him go. I will monitor the situation and send if crisis.
Hmmm, my cycle.. well, much less side effects than last times, injections seem to hurt more and I am knackered. Having lots of tropical moments too but given the weather they are most welcome. Having acupuncture which seems to be helping. Today she did me some sleep inducing ones as I cant sleep at all. Was so comfy, didn't want to go back to work. Anyhoo, so, not bad so far. Scan on Tuesday and then hopefuly start the patches. This cycle seems to be going quite quickly which is excellent!!! Need to think of some names for my two - some kick ass ones. Salt n Pepa? help!
Ok, I'm off out for dinner with mates

all hail to the ber!
Lola
xxxxxxxxx

PS Walsh n Littles....... Come on!!!! Get back here!!! Don't let Jen and me celebrate our bfps alone!!!!!

[lolajones]

The list

Jen - 2ww test Date 18th November
Walsher- time to heal...
Loolers - downregging, scan 14th Nov
Littles - Brainiac mission
Steph- Octo Babe girl due date- 9th Jan
Camilla- Octo babe Annabel arrived on 9th Aug.

[Inhale, Exhale]

HI Girls....
Just wanted to give you a whirl as you know I am off tommorrow luvin the veterans! Oh sleepy, sleepy..... can't wait to sleep in and watch morning television!

My calves and ankles are now undistinguishable and have turned into cankles!

Loolahhhh- hmm. mud wrestling, sounds dir-ty! I like it! I bet you look great covered in the slippery brown stuff... Demetrio too! I especially like the Speedo on him... although I don't know how you fit the wrestling ring in the magi bubble? Sorry about the well wishes for Monday... I take it back and will wish you well later for Tuesday, actual scan day. names??? how about McEmby and McSticky? .... Babyspice and Embyspice? .... Jack and Jill? Burt and Ernie? Kermit and Piggy? Peanut Butter and Jelly? ...

Jens- Ignore the twinges.. they mean nothing! if you need to do something to take your mind off things... try a headstand! I still say that's what worked for me... hubby can hold your feet. congrats to your nephew, I wish I married rich! would luv to not have to work. I could be a lady of leisure! Very good move on the hpt.. nothin but trouble that thang. ignore it, get it out of the house... whatever you need to do, but do not pee on it! I still have not peed on one.. still think it is going to come back negative like all the others

am ignoring the others in protest!

have a luvy dovey day tommorrow!
cheers to the veterans!
Steph

[Jen1d]

Hi gang

Well the dreaded 7 day at 22.00 target has passed without any horrid witch appearing. Another day is always a bonus eh?
Seven days to go but i'm really worried about tomorrow as the pessaries finish tonight. I have to get to Friday without any bleeding then i will feel a bit more positive but there is still a long way to go

Had a dream last night about being in the hospital with my Mum and dh. We saw a dot on the scan and the Dr was hugging me as it all worked out but dh missed it as he was buying a cup cake for me in Starbucks---weill have to detox from The Bucks eh Steph, getting serious if i'm dreaming about them.

So hows everyone else doing? Loops are you having any more side affects yet? Looks like there is only you, me and Steph here now.

Hi to Walshy and Littles if there about, get back soon girls

Ok have a good weekend and remember to do a little spell dance to keep the witch away for me

Love Jen x

[Smita]

Jen,
keeping everything crossed for you..
And how come your clinic puts you on pessaries only for a week?
mine kept me on until my first tri..
yucky i know, but worth asking about..
hugs,
smita

[lolajones]

Jemla - I was just wondering where you were lovely! Glad the evil day 7 has passed. This is going to be your cycle!!! I know it. Think Jen - what a wonderful early Christmas present!! How are you feeling? I have of course been doing my usual welsh voodoo spells to make sonny n cher stick and produce yet another oct05 bfp!! Woo hooooooo!! So you never said - X Factor??? Are you watching?? What are you doing with yourself during this 2ww? I need some tips in readiness....

Steph and her cankles - hope you are enjoying your long weekend? I also had a huge sleep in this morning - mmmm lovely lovely duvet. Quite fancy going back to be honest, still tired.

it does just seem to be three men in a boat at the moment.... come back old friends!

So I'm knackered. Glad its the weekend, plan to just eat stacks n watch lots of telly - yey!!!

Anyway - off to raid fridge n get back under the sheets

Love, Lola
xxxxxxx

[little R]

Hello there my Octofriends.....

I am going to sound like a broken record...but I have been thinking about you Jen and you too, Ms Lola.... still awaiting your photo so I can put a pretty face to the name.

I HAVE been thinking about you, Jen and the 18th is a big day.... it will be Jen's day... a date to remember...and it's also my parents's wedding anniversary and they are happy so it's a lucky day!!!

Hang in there Jen.... let's remain positive and chant the mantra "it's not over until it's over"...and it's your third time lucky! It's YOUR turn...and it will happen... I am jealous already.

Lola... you should be ready soon.. only a couple more days for you, Missy...I hope you're enjoying your weekend. Guess what?? A friend has lent me Season 3-4 of Alias.... which is great because I haven't seen it (now only to find the time to watch!).

Steph... you sound so upbeat, but then again you have every reason to be Glad you're enjoying your public holidays Hey it's Thanksgiving soon... the load-up holiday of the year for you guys I LOVE Thanksgiving... I guess the equivalent to the British Xmas / Boxing day...all you can eat and so much that you can't!
You're a love Steph...so loyal... not neglecting your friends...

Walshy... thinking about you...looks like there will only be two of us soon.... you're starting again in December? I may actually join you for my FET. I need to contact the Dr on 13th and see whether she can fit me in... fingers crossed...

About me (how boring can you get)...well it looks like I am a scratched CD where everyone is concerned: DH, family and friends (present company included).
I am stuck in front of this wretched machine from 6am until 6pm (hardly any breaks) trying to code my web pages and make them compatible....it's hard work and SO time-consuming... this course is intense and I honestly don't know how the others manage. I am barely afloat... I am neglecting everything: my mariage, my DH, the housework, my friends... and everyone seems angry with me because I don't have time to do anything but cope... not sure that this was the effect that I was striving for. I was looking for an aim..not a vocation or to bring down the wrath of the whole world on me!
Anyway... I am longing for Xmas... this will all be over... I have to hand in an end of course assignment and it's a lot of work... I am trying to get a lot done now because I really want to go away with DH for a couple of days at the end of the month.
Enough about me....

I can't believe another year has nearly gone by... it's awful...wish I could freeze time and still accomplish things

I have to get dinner now... can't neglect the DH's tummy... otherwise there will be trouble

MUCH love to you all....I will try and visit again soon...closer to 18th...the countdown has begun! (drum rolling)

Littles

[Jen1d]

Hi agian

Smita - I don't understand this either. Its always worse on the day they finish because they stop you from bleeding so you then start to expect AF to come every second of the day Anyway my moto now is "if its worked, its worked and if not well, will just have to try again:twisted: Would be a lovely Chrimbo pressie though eh??

Finally The Littles has returned and about bloody time too. You still didn't say WHAT your studying?? You have to chill out a bit, sounds like your working way to hard. Is is January you start your next cycle, how you feeing about that?
Don't stay away so long this time----------or we'll speak about you

Loops - Meant to answer about the X but must have forgot. Anyway i think Leona is going to win as Cowell defo fancies her. Ray is good but a bit predictable now, the McD Brothers are not the greatest but are being kept in to P@@s Cowell off and i was right about Nikita leaving last night, she was out of tune at the end. Sure WE could all do much better eh
Have had visits from friends during the 2 ww and had my nails and hair done but i don't like to leave the house for very long incase. This week is going to be the worst though. I keep thinking and feeling ok one minute and have no feelings then the next i might get a small shooting pain in the boobs or twinge in the tum and think something from hell is on the way Last pessary was last night and i cant help comparing this cycle to the others. The 1st time i was only three days until the test and it was all over so i won't be happy until the Friday night, if i get that far
Had a major panic this morning as i feel different, just like af is coming. I felt like this last time and it did come so am not feeling very confident and just wish i could sleep until Friday. Sorry to be negative girls, i know its not over yet but it feels like its on the way. Am going out to buy my Chrimbo cards and sample a cup cake in the new Starbucks to take my mind off things (as if that will work).

PLEASE KEEP DANCING FOR AF TO STAY AWAY

Love Jen x

[Jen1d]

Didn't even get my cup cake in Borders, it was mobbed as its just opened.
So had to do with buying my Chrimbo cards then we came home as i felt as though AF was coming to visit all day BUT at the time of writing its still staying away
Oh god, i'm so terrified about this week. Don't know what the signs mean? Is my AF coming or will the signs pass or will they arrive in a couple of days? DON'T LIKE THIS ONE LITTLE BIT.

AWAY TO WATCH TV. COME BACK I NEED TO CHAT AND SOME REASSURANCE

Love Jen x