Oh Paula, you make me laugh! The very image of you sniggering like Mutley is priceless. Having you as a TTC-ing buddy is one of my only consolation for missing out the last cycle. I also remember that I'm supposed to be Diana's labour buddy so we're all just going to have to conceive this cycle.
I got goosebumps down my neck with your 'Angels' story. Ethan is so intuitive, it's no surpise his sister is also able to find ways to communicate with you despite worldly barriers. I must say that I haven't 'felt' Hamish for months now. According to Buddhist beliefs he would have moved on by now but I can't let go of him being my son so how could he let go of me being his mother? The only way I know that I still have some connection with him is that my mum's medical treatment is going really well - like amazing the doctors with the results. My mum firmly believes that it's because Hamish is helping her.
Rozzie, thanks for telling me that you were TTC-ing all through last 2007. We also started trying at the beginning of that year and here we are still. I know it takes time and things happen when they're meant to but goodness me, for others, babies seem to just happen! But look at you, officially in the third trimester now. Is next week's scan just a normal check up or specifically to check blood flow? Either way, I look forward to hearing about it and seeing the little person (I was going to say little guy but we're not 100% on that are we?) again.
Tildy, you gave me such a fright falling down the stairs like that. Hold on to the banister with both hands when coming down those stairs now and let the cats walk themselves! Congrats to you also on Kebab graduating to the third trimester. Are you getting a scan soon? Have we confirmed that Kebab is a boy?
Sue, congrats on buying all the baby stuff! When will you actually receive them? It is a scary commitment to make isn't it but such a wonderful thing to be able to do - setting up a room for your little bub. Did you get all girly stuff? Did you get letters to spell out Lily on her door? I didn't realise that you're only one month behind Rozzie and Tildy.
It's such a grey morning. Greyness is depressing. I'm solar powered, give me some sunshine!
Oh Paula, when you're on your Fertility Friend page, look down the menu along the left hand side of the screen. Click on Sharing then Homepage Setup. That page has the URL you can share with us at the top of it. Just paste that into your message and we'll be able to click on it. :-)
Paula -- yup, it worked, if you're on cycle day 7 today (Jan 3) and your temp was 36.1 If your cycle is strange for FF to figure out then it's best to just BD every other day all the time!
Lan -- Sorry this wasn't your month, hon. But you're just warming up! Yup, DH was pretty serious about how I'm not allowed to go down the stairs anymore until I'm fully awake, so he'll be letting the cats out from now on, heh. This morning I couldn't sleep because of sinus crap so I went downstairs at 5, but then I was like, "Okay, holding on to everything and making sure I'm flat on my feet on every step!" I couldn't have hit hard though because the only thing that ended up hurting at all is the arch in my left foot (it slammed into the railing) and only if I actually press on it with my hands. I even called the maternity ward just to make sure and they told me not to worry, but made a note about it.
And nope, it's not at all confirmed that Kebab is a boy. It's just because we've been using Kebab as a pet name that we tend to say "he"; otherwise it's still 50/50! I hope for a girl, but remember that I never said that if it ends up being a boy! Next scan is in 2-3 weeks if at all -- I have an appointment with the high risk OB in week 30 and I presume she'll do a scan. I'll have to squint so I don't see any winkies or not and spoil the surprise.
But we still haven't bought anything yet! This has been one major slacker vacation for us, but we're not going back to work until Wednesday Jan 7, so we've still got time to at least get the rearranging done and get the baby's room empty. At that point, filling it up will be easy.
This belly thing is starting to feel so funny. I really feel like there's just a big water balloon inside me -- which, of course, there is, but I wasn't expecting it to feel like that. It seems to live a life of its own, sloshing and sloshing around. It even went "bloop bubble bloop" once today when I sat down and I freaked out that the bag had popped or something :P Is this normal?
Good morning my lovelies and (it will be) a VERY HAPPY YEAR for us all.
Firstly, Lan I am so sorry AF dared to show her ugly head. She is a total cow. Jan is our month, I know it. I didn't know your mum was ill Lan, I am so very sorry to hear that. How wonderful of Hamish to be keeping a watchful eye on her and helping her along in her treatment.
Paula, I got shivers. I really believe our angels give us very small signs that they are with us. On Sebastian's EDD (which was also the anniversary of my beautiful mum's death), there was a little orange butterfly in my courtyard at home which decided to stay put for about an hour or so then flew off. Didn't think anything of it at all...... Anyway, that evening I was chatting to my MIL and she said she was in the kitchen cooking when a butterfly flew in and sat on her benchtop for a while, and you guessed it, it was orange! I felt so comforted and just knew it was them coming to tell us they were together and ok (i buried Sebastian with my mum so I know they are together).
I have never charted so sorry I can't be any help in that area.
Rozzie, congratulations on reaching your third trimester!All the best for Wednesday!!
Tildy, step away from the stairs, step away from the stairs! Thank God you didn't hurt yourself and Kebab is ok. What a fright!
Sue, how exciting buying baby stuff hey? I've actually still got stuff I purchased for Sebastian on lay-by. I called them and they said I could go in and get my deposit back but I just can't bring myself to go into the store yet.
Beata, hope you are enjoying your time away. Not long now until you get your fibroid removed, recover quickly and completely and get preggers with the rest of us!
Helen, can't wait to hear all the fantastic news after Tuesday!
Theresa darling, big big hugs to you. I hope you are feeling a little stronger today. We are all here for you.
Katie, I hope you had a lovely Xmas with Anna with Nathaniel in your heart and thoughts I'm sure....
Jo, hope you are doing ok and you feel up to joining us again soon.
Jo (Luke's mum), how are you hun? Still in hospital?
Megan, you've been awfully quiet lately. Hope you are doing ok.
I'm 12 days pregnant today (I so love your theory and mantra Paula that I too am getting on board!).
Hi to everyone else.
Diana x
Last edited by dd0207; January 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 AM.
congrats Diana on your 12th day of pregnancy. I can't believe what a good feeling I have about 2009. Its almost like I am buzzing with anticipation. I hope the universe doesn't come and slap me with something bad just to prove me wrong. (I'm a real positive thinker aren't I).
I loved your butterfly story. I have heard a few people tell stories of butterflies and I think they have special significance with the spirit world so I'm sure your intuition is right.
Tildy: how exciting having a big slooshy belly like that. Shame about the sinuses still bugging you. I do actually remember when I was PG with Ethan that I had a blocked nose all the time, I think I read somewhere that it is something to do with all the extra blood flow and fluids etc. Probably won't be going anywhere anytime soon. At least it is all for a good cause!!
I have been away with DP for a few days, we went to Hervey Bay. It was nice to get away from the Gold Coast for a few days.
I will have to catch up on everyone's news as I have only just got back and wanted to wish everyone for 2009. I know it has to be a great year for all of us.
I also wanted to share some news with you all. DP and I got engaged! So now I can call him DF!!!! Now I know 2009 is going to be a wonderful year.
I will read all the news I have missed and get back to you all later. Hope you are all having a wonderful day!!
Congratulations Theresa! Dum dum di dum. Have you set a date yet? 2009 will be a good year. It has to be and you've given us our first piece of good news for the year.
Hi Jo, so glad you're back. Totally get what you were feeling and what you're going through. It's OK to come here and be negative and throw a tanty - it's theraputic. That's so sad what Josh was asking. He's trying to fix things so he doesn't have anymore angel siblings. If only it was as simply as not eating something. I believe you will have your third earth child this year Jo, at the same time as me, and Paula and Diana :-)
Today is the big day for you isn't it, Laney? I'm going to think really hard all day about your ultrasound image and how it'll show a baby a week ahead of his dates. Then tomorrow you can post that image for me to look at. Holding hands with you!
Hi to everyone else. Monday of a full week is a struggle!
Diana, whereabouts do you work? I'm in the city, near Wynard Station.
CONGRATULATIONS THERESA! It certainly is shaping up to be a wonderful year. Lets keep the good vibes going!
Jo, glad you are back and so sorry you have been feeling so down. It is a very hard time of year and my heart goes out to you. Don't ever feel you can't come on here and throw tanties, we all do it. Sending you big hugs.
Laney, I have everything crossed for you today.
Lan, I work out at Homebush so nowhere near you unfortunately. Are you keen to catch up on a Saturday or one evening after work? I'm pretty flexible. I'll PM you.
Back at work today but would much rather be bumming on a beach...
Well I am backk to work today - bugger!!! and there is a lot of work, but I am not going to stress myself out about it....
Well I felt my first movement from the outside yesterday and even DH got to feel her once... so I was very excited about that, though last night I had the worst diahorea which had me in absolute cramping (which still scares me), but feeling better today and eating and drinking lots.
Cindee - Yeah for a girl... how exciting.
MrsRobbo - I agree with the other girls on your chart, though hopefully the double spikes will pitter since you have settled with your medication and you can get a definately result. I love looking at Ovulation Charts - bit nerdy huh. and yes the temperature definately stays us if you are pregnant.
Helen - Big hello to you.
Dee81 - Sorry you had an emotion time, it is very understandable. Hoping AF arrives for you soon.
Laney - fo ryou - hoping everything goes well in your U/s today.
Jo-Lukes Mum - Hello to you in hospital. Thank god for mums huh and brining you in some yummy food. How is things in there??? Sorry if I missed your post, but why are you in hospital??
dd0207 - Big hello to you also.
Lan - Yep the boobs are sore to keep you thinking!!! frustrating isnt it.
Jo76 - Oh Jo, it is so good to hear from you. Though don't go MIA again!!!! We are all here for you and you dont need to go away for our sake, we want to help you through it. MMMMMMMMM SIL Smoking - I can understand how you feel about that one. It seems the people who do the wrong thing, seem to pop children out and the ones who do everything right, have troubles. Why is that so!!! Now you got me ranting and I can feel how you would have felt on the day. I am so sorry sweetheart.
Theresa - Congratulations on your engagement. You must be very excited and it is going to be a fantastic 2009 year for you. Any plans on when you are going to get married???
If your cycle is strange for FF to figure out then it's best to just BD every other day all the time!
But you're just warming up! Yup, DH was pretty serious about how I'm not allowed to go down the stairs anymore until I'm fully awake, so he'll be letting the cats out from now on, heh. This morning I couldn't sleep because of sinus crap so I went downstairs at 5, but then I was like, "Okay, holding on to everything and making sure I'm flat on my feet on every step!" I couldn't have hit hard though because the only thing that ended up hurting at all is the arch in my left foot (it slammed into the railing) and only if I actually press on it with my hands. I even called the maternity ward just to make sure and they told me not to worry, but made a note about it.
Now I know 2009 is going to be a wonderful year.
It certainly is shaping up to be a wonderful year. Lets keep the good vibes going!
fo ryou - hoping everything goes well in your U/s today.
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