Hi girls,
Hope you don't mind but i need a bit of a moan and feeling a bit down today (and it's not just coz Vic has been evicted, lol).
AF reared her ugly head today, i'm having real bad pains, still can't shift this cold (came down with it the same time Ahmed said he was sick during bootcamp task) and just generally feel yucky.
I'm getting to the point where i'm sick to death of waiting to hear when we can finally start treatment. Our last appointment with the consultant was back in November and he said we'd be starting after March but more likely during the summer, i got really down after that coz i wanted to start straight away. After New Year passed we decided to get married, so i had that to kinda take my mind off the waiting, then we got an appointment in April for DH to give a sample and i naturally thought that would be it, we'd be starting soon. May came and we got married (9 weeks ago today) and we still haven't heard anything. It's all just starting to get on top of me again, what with this and the fact i can't find a job, well, it's not that i can't find a job, it's just no-one wants to employ me. I haven't worked in over 3 years due to an illness and for the last 6 months i've been applying for job after job as i feel ready to get back to work but heard absolutely nothing back about any of them. Oh, i'm telling a lie, i had one interview and heard nothing back and one knockback (16 hours a week in a poxy wee newsagents and they tell me the experience i've got is not what they require, and yet 3 weeks on and the same job is still being advertised).
Life just seems so unfair lately, one of my cat's had 5 absolutely gorgeous kittens 5 weeks ago and one of our neighbour's came round the other night to see them coz she wants to take 2 of them off us, she is the sort of woman you just want to slap stupid, she was bragging about being pregnant again, she said she just had baby 6 a couple of months ago and is now pg with baby 7. She is pg with no7, her and her fella don't work (he's supposedly got a bad back or something but to look at him you wouldn't think so) so they get almost £2000 a month on the Social, she just got me so mad as we can't even have one baby on our own, the Social didn't recognise my illness as an illness and didn't give me anything, got back from our honeymoon to find the dole have stopped my money coz DH works over 26hours a week. Up until i got this illness i used to work about 12 hours a day, now i can't even get a job that's 12hours a week or even money off the Social and people like her, who don't want to work and pop out kids every 9 months get everything handed to them on a plate. Why is life so unfair for honest, hardworking people??
I'm so sorry this post has gone on forever but once i started, everything just came pouring out and it actually feels good letting it all out.
Sorry again for the long post.
Take care all,
Lotsa love
michelle_in_scotland
You certainly need a break , you poor thing it doesent rain it bloody well poors. I wont even go there with the social thing as Marcus might stop me coming on here again!!!! as for getting a job , how about starting your own business? is there something that you like doing that could turn into something , What about childminding ??you can go on a course to get a qualification and enjoy looking after children at the same time . Just a thought !!! as for your TMT it sucks , dont they realise the agony that they put you through . I suppose you have phoned them constantly aswell and the reply is someone will get back to you !!! I really feel for you , something will turn up and everything will fall into place I am sure (yes you have probs heard this before ) perhaps you should have applied for BB then because you were stuck in a house your TMT would have started !!!!! This is my week last week
My Friend Died of Cancer (40years old ) My partner of my business is leaving and it really sad cause we are all so close at the same time her husband is leaving her ! she feels like her world is falling apart as they were supposed to be moving to Ireland to start a new life and thats not happening either My Dad has to have a ballon put up into his artury to unblock it My other friend IVF little girl 5 months old and she has had a cancerous lump removed and her husband has left her just when she needs help.
I got a parking ticket on Friday Thats it I think !!! I just feel drained but lucky its not me ! I hope you week gets better for next week and I am sure that there is a job out there perfect for you .
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Trace x
I thought I would do lots of colours to cheer you up Oh forgot there was a fight with 5 youths and they kicked in a few cars so I called the police and now have to do statements on monday.Hope I dont get my windows kicked in !!!
I'm so sorry that you're feeling so down. It's good to get things off your chest though so feel free to moan away, without apologising.
I think Traci made a good point about work. I often feel that I'd like to re-train and do something that would give me some job satisfaction, but when you're in a relatively safe job you just carry on putting it off. If you and your husband (congratulations by the way) can manage on his wages, then I think you should seriously consider a training course, or maybe even some voluntary work. At least it might take your mind of this interminable wait that you're having.
I hope you're feeling a bit brighter this morning. And look, I wouldn't do this for just anyone, but as you're feeling crappy, I'll see what I can do about keeping the Jay cloth in the house for you......mind, I might have Dagny to reckon with!
Take care,
Sue.x
ttc for almost 4 years, diagnosed as unexplained. Just about to begin treatment when we were lucky enough to concieve naturally. Our beautiful baby boy, Daniel, was born on 27 Sept 2003. Now expecting again, baby due 22 Aug 2005.
Thanx Traci and Sue for your messages.
I think it was just this cold and AF starting that got me feeling down. Had a long lie in today (got up just after 2pm, lol) and feeling a bit brighter.
I'm sorry you're having a rough time Traci, my lack of a job and waiting around seems so trivial compared to what you're going through, and yes the colours were lovely (even though i strained my eyes to read the bright blue, lol).
Sue, how sweet of you to keep Jay in for me, it would really make my day if you could bring back Vic for me, i'm living in dreamland again, lol.
About jobs, well, all i've ever done since leaving school (all those years ago) is work in shops, don't think i could hack going on any training courses. I did look into ages ago doing work on my computer at home but everything i found looked like a scam, where you had to pay out money to do it, oh well, another trip to the job center tomorrow i think.
Take care all, i'm off to watch Vic on BBLB.
Lotsa love
sorry a bit late in the day but been feeling crap all weekend. Just wanted to give you a cyber hug and say it is more than ok to feel this way. Try dealing with little chunks at a time - all very well for me to say so. This is a good opportunity to retrain - teaching or volunteering for somethign mgiht be a start and take your mind off things - not sure what you would like to do but just shout if you need a hand as I am a recruitment consultant - albeit finance but know my way around employment etc.
AS for your tmt - of course you must feel like "when the hell can I start!" Get kicking some arse - know you can do this and start asking questions in such a way they can't give you an airy fairy answer.
as for the woman with her bloody 7th pg - she can just sod off - sorry but she is no use to you in your life whatsoever it seems to me at present.
Much as I love you - really can't bear to keep Jay cloth in - sorry - there is only so far I can go for you but will help out in any other way
Traci - sorry about your friend in particular and your dad - how dreadful. As for a parking ticket - do they not realize life is crap for you at the moment?
Love to you both
Tracey
xxx
ttc 9 years. 38 yrs old, dh 8 hrs younger!First IVF in Aug 2002 and had ectopic.2nd IVF neg.3rd FET and negative.4th FET and positive but sadly lost our little boy at 20 weeks.5th FET and Alice Isobel and Emily Charlotte born 5th Aug 2004!
Oh poor you You are feeling down. It's OK though to have these days and feel free to have a moan to us that's what we're here for. You still manage to throw a few Big Brother things in as well which made me laugh.
No one finds IVF easy. Some people breeze through it or so it seems but deep down it's just as hard for all of us. Some of us draw a typically short straw and have more to contend with than most but at the end of the day we all survive don't we?
I have very bad days and then some brighter days but unless there is someone who understands what you are experiencing it makes you feel really isolated.
As far as working is concerned don't worry about what you do as long as you do something. I haven't worked for nearly a year now ( bloody hell, I have just realised that ) and whilst it's been nice not to worry about taking time off I have spent far to long dwelling on things and keeping myself cooped up at home on my own. I don't think it's done me any good. I may decide to re-train for something or just find a shop to work in for a bit. Getting out of the house does you wonders.
The woman who is PG for the 7th time must be like a slap in your face and It's so hard to look pleased but don't waste any energy on her. Try and focus on your coming treatment which will work, Ok?
I am glad you got things off your chest and we are all here for you. I'd love to see a piccy of your wedding - congatulations by the way.
Take care love Dagny xkx
Me 38 DH 40
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
Tracey, thanx for your offer of help about work etc, i'm not really wanting a life changing career or anything like that, just a nice wee part time job in a shop just to get me out the house for a few hours a day, and for a bit extra money, we are getting by on DH's wage but with the dole stopping my money we don't have much to spend on little luxuries for us, that little bit exra money made all the difference in us enjoying ourselves and getting what we wanted and i want that back.
That woman who is pg with her 7th is not the sort of person i usually associate with (i'm sounding a bit snobby now which doesn't really suit me, i am really as common as muck, lol), that night she came to see the kittens is actually the first time i've spoken to her. I really don't want her to have my kittens, or anyone else for that matter, but DH won't let me keep them as we have 4 cats already and he says keeping the 5 kittens aswell is going a bit OTT. I know i'm going to cry when i have to part with them (my cats are my babies), i did when my other cat had kittens, but once they are gone she'll be getting dressed aswell, so no more kittens for me.
Dagny, i'm really sorry it didn't work out for you, i used to read the boards all the time and followed your progress all the way (but kept quiet until the BB thread) and i'm really gutted for you. I can't even say i know how you're feeling, i can only imagine as i've never been through any treatment.
I'd love to show you my wedding photo but how will i do it?
Yes, even though i'm feeling down BB is still my life (sad, i know, lol), i'm a true addict, lol.
Pleeeeeeease spare Jay this week and get rid of Shell (you know my thoughts on her after her outburst on Vic) or even Michelle to give Stu-pid some breathing space.
Anyways, thanx again to all of you for your replies, it's great to actually let it all out and have people understand why i'm like this.
Take care and lotsa love to you all
Michelle
xxx
Me 34 DH 33 male factor
1st ICSI - March 05 total freeze all
Natural FET - July 05 -ve
Natural FET - Aug 05 +ve
Baby GIRL due 15th May 2006 (Kady finally arrived on 26th May)
Complete shock on 22/10/09 when HPT came up +ve Natural pg
Can agree on silly cow and her 7th pg but not BB!!!Sorry! Mind you bunny boiler is annoying me!
You mentioned the newsagent and they are now advertising again - what about offering them a morning or pm free of charge so they can see how good you would be - they have nothing to lose but some time and then if you are up to scratch (which of course you will be) then they take you on and up to them if they then decide to pay you for that free morning or pm
Worth a shout?
Good luck
Love
Tracey
xxx
ttc 9 years. 38 yrs old, dh 8 hrs younger!First IVF in Aug 2002 and had ectopic.2nd IVF neg.3rd FET and negative.4th FET and positive but sadly lost our little boy at 20 weeks.5th FET and Alice Isobel and Emily Charlotte born 5th Aug 2004!
Can you scan or download photos onto your PC and email them?? Only if you want to, no pressure. I love weddings and seeing peoples wedding pictures. I can't even drive past a wedding without stopping to see what the bride and bridesmaids look like. How sad am I??
Like I said no pressure so I'll leave it up to you. I am like Tracey and got a file with photos from all my friends on this website of their babies etc. I have got a load of video messages from Traci and a few with her and her cousin absolutely off their faces and slurring - bloody hysterical
I agree with Tracey about the newsagents. See what they say, you have nothing to lose. Good luck honey.
Love Dagny xkx
Me 38 DH 40
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
Hiya Dagny and Tracey,
Thanx for the advice but it wouldn't be worth my effort going to the newsagents, i heard after my knockback that he doesn't really go by what experience you have or don't have, he only likes to employ people of a certain criteria - young girls straight out of school, and i'm sure you know the kind, the ones that have no clue about what they are doing and have no manners whatsoever. I think it's so he doesn't have to pay them much money. When i was 22 i got mistaken for a school girl, got asked if i was enjoying my summer hols and when did i return to school, lol, don't think i'd pass as that young anymore, lol.
Dagny, i've got all my wedding photos scanned and saved on cd, so i'll dig it out and email you some later.
Take care
Lotsa love
Michelle
xxx
Me 34 DH 33 male factor
1st ICSI - March 05 total freeze all
Natural FET - July 05 -ve
Natural FET - Aug 05 +ve
Baby GIRL due 15th May 2006 (Kady finally arrived on 26th May)
Complete shock on 22/10/09 when HPT came up +ve Natural pg
Oh Michelle - not really sure he is the sort of person you would want to work for
Hang in there - something will come along
Love
Tracey
xxx
ttc 9 years. 38 yrs old, dh 8 hrs younger!First IVF in Aug 2002 and had ectopic.2nd IVF neg.3rd FET and negative.4th FET and positive but sadly lost our little boy at 20 weeks.5th FET and Alice Isobel and Emily Charlotte born 5th Aug 2004!
Hiya,
Just thought i'd share my news with you.
Was round at my mother-in-law's tonight and she said she's desperate for staff (she's a shop manager in the next town about an hours bus ride away) and asked if i could help her out and start work first thing in the morning. It's the same town my last job was in and i think the very long hours i used to work plus the hour journey each way contributed to my illness. Ideally i was looking for something in my own town so i didn't have to travel, but with all the knockbacks i've been getting i suppose beggers can't be choosers. So i told her i'd do it.
There is a couple of good points about taking this job, she knows i've been out of work due to an illness and said i can do what i can at my own pace til i get used to working again and with me being married to her son she knows about our upcoming treatment and how important it is to us, so i will get whatever time off i need.
I'll let you know how i got on.
Take care and lotsa love to you all
Michelle
xxx
Me 34 DH 33 male factor
1st ICSI - March 05 total freeze all
Natural FET - July 05 -ve
Natural FET - Aug 05 +ve
Baby GIRL due 15th May 2006 (Kady finally arrived on 26th May)
Complete shock on 22/10/09 when HPT came up +ve Natural pg
Hope you have lots of good books and mags to read on the commute to work. I also work part time in a small shop and I love it. It's perfect for me while going through tmt. Keeps my mind off things a little and I can make enough money for some nice things to wear, which seems to help.
Alicia
TTC 2.5 years - Me 38 no tubes; DH 32
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!
Well done and congratulations on your job. It will be great knowing you can take whatever time you need for treatment and appointments. I hope you don't find the commuting too difficult though. I may look for a job soon too just to get me out and off the sofa. But not before BB finishes!!!
I got your wedding pics and they are lovely - thanks for sending them. You both looked really happy and contented.
Take care
Love Dagny xkx
Me 38 DH 40
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
Hiya,
Thanx for the congrats messages.
Well, that's my first day of work over and i'm absolutely shattered.
Found out today i'm going to be working full time hours until she gets more staff, so there goes my sitting glued to the screen 24/7 for the last week of Big Brother ... so i ain't a happy chicken about that. Suppose i'll have to get all the goss off the BB website now, and Dagny, hopefully you can fill me in on all the goss the website misses out, lol.
The day went in really quickly though, it's the same sort of shop as i used to work in, only a different name, so after a couple of hours it felt like i'd never been off work. My mother-in-law gets a lift to and from work every day, so i'll be tagging along which means the travelling time by car is cut in half, which isn't too bad.
I'm just about to do what you said Alicia, need to do a bit of retail therapy now, gonna look through my catalogue and get a new pair of shoes, my feet are absolutely killing me so hopefully i'll find something more comfortable.
Gonna sit and watch Average Joe then BB and then hit the sack, think i'll sleep like a log tonight, lol.
Take care all and lotsa love
Michelle
xxx
Me 34 DH 33 male factor
1st ICSI - March 05 total freeze all
Natural FET - July 05 -ve
Natural FET - Aug 05 +ve
Baby GIRL due 15th May 2006 (Kady finally arrived on 26th May)
Complete shock on 22/10/09 when HPT came up +ve Natural pg