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Wow, I haven't been on this forum for the longest time and it hardly seems like 9 months have past since you announced you were pg Purple Hugs and here you are with your beautiful baby daughter. A huge congratulations to you and yours and what a wonderful addition to your family and an even...

I can totally understand where you're at, as all I seem to think about just now are babies. However, I've had to be realistic in that I have lots to consider such as I need to chart my cycle and get into a routine of when I'm fertile so that we can try at the right time so that we don't end up...

oh, and start taking my folic acid tabs from now on in preperation.

You ladies are giving me all such good advice and really, I know in my heart what I need to do, you have all just confirmed it.......it's just such a mountain to climb sometimes I don't know how to start :sigh: I've looked at all the vlcd plans and I don't think its for me just now, I need to...

Rainbow, how did you find it tho? Were you not starving, having dizzy spells? Also, do you not feel kinda sick at the thought of only eating packet stuff? Or, did you just see it as a short term goal? How expensive is it? Sorry, I've loads of questions.

Moonflower, hope everything went well and you're cuddling your wee bundle of joy and would love to know how you got on and whether you had a boy or a girl! Oh.....and thank you all for your replies, they've been really helpful. I'm currently counting calories and have lost circa 10lbs in 2...

MF, have you put on a lot of weight whilst pregnant? Also, did you encounter any problems with the scan? And, was your GP supportive?

Hiya, firstly, just want to wish all you pregnant ladies all the best! Secondly, I'm in a dilemma and it's really getting me down. I've got heaps of weight to lose (bout 10 stone'ish) but my husband and I desperately want a baby and I'm in my late 30's and well I won't let us try until I've...

hey purplehugs, just thought I'd pop my head in to see how you're going. Looks like you've got lots of company now, the babybug seems to be hitting. Sadly not me just yet but hopefully in the next few months. Glad the nausea is subsiding a wee bit, that'll make it easier for you.

I always keep a track of my cycle in my diary/calendar and have downloaded some software that I can transfer in my dates and it calculates the ovulation period which ranges from low, mid, high pregnancy advisory and when you actually ovulate based on your dates. This is great for me because I...

Hiya, PH, thanks for getting back to me. I bought a stack of pg tests online, they're the ones the hospitals use, so I doubt they are early pregnancy test ones. I will probably need to purchase a clearblue digital one or something then. What site do you use to record your cycle, maybe I...

If its ok with you, could I get into the nitty gritty with you? If you don't want to answer my questions I understand its just that I've got lots to ask and don't know who to go to for the answers. I've searched online and well, just don't feel satisfied with what I've found and I find that my...

Congratulations PH, you must be so excited in between the nausea and chaos with your other kids. How far on are you and when is your due date? Probably near Christmas I'll bet, typical, you'll have to do all your shopping online..........or better still get your OH to do it. po

I really love the name Scarlet, its very pretty. I like a lot of Scottish and Irish names but my hubands surname is very Irish so not a lot names go with it. I've always loved Julia, Elena and Anya, they're very European and timeless. For boys I love, Max, Lucas, Michael and Bailey.

Hiya. My hubby and I watched it last night and found it really very interesting. It hasn't told me anything I didn't already know but has reaffirmed the advice I've had from others and that's to have sex every 2/3 days and to try and have 'gourmet' sex - lol.

I don't really have any advice as such as I haven't been pregnant but I'm sure others will chime in. All I do want to say is congratulations!

Hiya, I haven't watched it yet, its on Sky+ anytime, but I was going to watch it tonight. I'll get back to you with my thoughts. po

You know I'm amazed at all the stories I've heard about how doctors deal or don't deal in my case when it comes to weight. I've been overweight since the age of 8, am 37 in in 3 weeks time. I've tried every diet under the sun and the most I've ever lost was 3 stone and I kept it off for 4...

Hi. I'm just about to get back on the horse in terms of losing weight again and going to follow the elimination plan as I enjoy it. I can't 'do' slimming clubs and food replacement plans I just can't stomach shakes but I know that for my own health and wellbeing and sanity I need to do something...

I haven't ventured down the fertility book road yet, do you recommend this one? I keep a cycle diary and I am like clockwork and always have been since the age of 11. I can tell roughly when I ovulate but I'd like to be able to pinpoint the days roughly so will try the saliva test. I have...

Hiya. I've just purchased a Calista ovulation saliva test whereby you can determine your hormone activity levels during the month and work out when you are fertile or not. Has anyone every used one of these before? If so, how did you find it, did it work? I'm going to start using it and I'll...

Hi, this is my first post - yay! Just want to say congrats on your pregnancy! I know you must be scared but just think how exciting this is. The journey may be hard but the destination is well worth it in the end! I'm in the pre-planning stages of TTC and I'm mega confused with all the...