Hey Lovely Ladies,

I've been a bit quiet on here- life has kept me busy but wanted to say hi and contribute...

Coral- I hate to ask a TMI question but could you be constipated? I spoke to my nurse on Monday about feeling a bit crampy and she said that it's the pessaries but to make sure to keep up the fluids and ensure not to get constipated as it can really exacerbate the problem. Get into the pear juice if you haven't already! We are at a very similar point and I have had AF-type cramping on and off since ET. Keep the faith, Babe.

Coral & LondonMiss- My FS also mentioned the possibility of the embryo sticking to the inside of the catheter and said that although it's only happened to him once (and that was 4 years ago), they still check every time.

Mitf- If you're still lurking, Great work- I know how you have felt watching all those around you seemingly effortlessly popping out litters...It's finally you!!!

AFM- Things are tracking along incredibly smoothly for me and I know that should be considered a good sign but I'm wondering if it means my luck will run out soon... I'd also like to have a quick little vent about one of my closest friends, if you'll indulge me. She's one of those who falls pregnant from looking at her husband and who (as much as she loves her children) isn't too keen on motherhood. She keeps saying things like, "You'll wonder why you went through all this when you have a screaming 3 month old baby." and "You know, when you have this baby, you'll be on the phone to me asking 'what was I thinking?''" This has been going on for ages and I thought she'd have then sense to drop it now- clearly having a baby is really important to me- but she hasn't. In the past I have just ignored the comments but yesterday I said, "You know, I think when you struggle this hard to have a child, your perspective is probably a bit different." I really think it comes too easy to some people and a bit of a struggle might be a good thing in the long term. I know that when/if we have a baby, we will treasure the experience and the child so much more.

I hope you are all doing well.

xxx

P.S. Does anyone else constantly type the crazy image verification words into the title pane!?!