Hi girlies, I'm going to risk the scrolling, nausea making screen and try and do a few persies.

grub - so pleased you've got DH back and by now I'm sure using your second hand to count the no. of dtd'ing it's funny you said I sounded positive about our situation, cos I've felt anything but. I was worried that every post was a 'woe is me' post and i'd be bringing folk down. I'm not normally like this...but it's been such a long, long year and DH and I are both struggling now, waiting for this wed appt.

Did DH like the canvases??

Bella - glad you and the boys are home. what a wonderful time this must be getting to know each other. their little personalities becoming more defined every day I'm sure.

wishing - oh my dear I hope you get the results you're hoping for today. that all is well with your wee one and I hope you've managed to get through to today without to many emotional moments.

greenslw - sounds like you had a fantastic if exhausting baby shower, how lovely. I was munching on the old crysallised ginger .... till I gagged on it last week, now it's renogated to back of pantry

anyos - what a story. the sadness you must've both endured is incomprehensible for me. I'm so pleased this has happened for you and I wish you a very h & h pregnancy. Take it completely easy

sonya - your story is such an inspiration to the ladies on here I reckon. my m/sickness is coming and going (more about that later) but I may try those acupressure bands...although people would ask me what they're for - bit of a giveaway.
As for waiting till your next scan....I pass on whatever little patience, and strength we've got left to you, cos we've found waiting for 2 weeks till this wed for our 4th official scan has been hell. The first 3 resulted in not finding a heartbeat, and like you the measurements/dates did not match ours (I mean it's IVF, so we KNOW our dates!)
Fingers crossed for you x

Londonmiss - you hit the nail on the head....it is like permanent jetlag isn't it!!?? I'm the same, and the thing is, mine abated for a week or so, but seems to have returned. Poor DH is doing practically everything - I cleaned my ensuite so he didn't have to, which he told me off for, but gee it was the least I could force myself to do.

Poppy - wow your poor dad...poor you and poor brother. You really sound like you have your head screwed on (pregnancy hormones or not ), and I agree with everything you've done according to your posts. Hopefully for everyone your dad will make the right decision.
As for what your baby's hearing right now...I have a friend who's second child was a boy. Her parenting style constituted of a lot of shouting, generally addressing the culprit (either first born daughter or one of 2 dogs) followed by the word NO! I said one day, the poor child will arrive thinking his name is "Erin NO!" "Lassie NO!" or "Prince NO!" !!

AFM - phew, thank goodness I don't have to scroll anymore!
Well maybe people can shed some light on symptoms because I had constant nausea for over a week, then it went away for an entire day much to my dismay/relief depending on how I looked at it Then it came back but different, not so constant, but I felt unsettled. I've had 2 bouts of constipation (never have it normally) in the last week. I'm drinking lots of water as usual, and eat lots of fruit. Is it normal to come and go?

My fatigueness (is that a word..don't think so) seems to have returned also.

The reason for harping on and focusing on these two symptoms is because I've got nothing else to hold on to. I've had 3 scans, one external, two transvaginal, the last being when I was supposed to be 7wks and 1 day. None have picked up a heartbeat. It was mentioned that it was against the uterus wall, difficult to scan and I have a tilted uterus which also makes it awkward. Is this true? We're having to wait till this Wed. 9th and quite frankly it's killing DH and I. Equally we're desperate. I had a really bad day of crying on and off all day earlier in the week. It feels like such a long time since this cycle started let alone since we I first came off the pill when we naievly thought I'd fall naturally. I asked FS if there was a cancellation today or tom. but nothing. I have not had any strong cramping just mild twinges every few days and no spotting whatsoever.

Please, any advice or experience is appreciated. I should be 9wks and 1 day on Wed. scan. I guess if there's nothing there by then ... there's nothing there.