[madmum_sarah]

well im sitting up so thought i would say hello
im still very weak and sick but think im starting to cope a little better (at least this morning i am!)
been back to docs and the infection is defo clearing the bad news is it has already eaten away at a lot of muscle so ive been told to "expect a lot of pain for some months yet" thats going to make camping in 2 weeks really fun!
anyway, ive been doing a little research on the geritol you all keep talking about and it seems that seven seas vitamin and mineral tonic has 98% of the same ingredients in it!
soooo, guess who will be testing that out next cycle!
i bought some today as its got a lot of stuff i could do with right now to help recover so figured wth il give it a try. i already Od this cycle (ff decided im 3dpo) but il keep taking it until i O next cycle as well and see if it helps me get that bfp! anything is worth a try right?
i will try and catch up on more posts over the coming days but im still taking it easy, just wanted to let you know im still about.
a few people have got my hopes up with topic titles this morning and now im disappointed cos i havent seen any more bfps yet!
hopefully we will see some soon so to you all
juicy~love is still on my mind and last night another name came to me, pound (linda) so il be looking for updates from them over the coming weeks (hopefully before i go on holiday!)
xxxx

I'm so happy your infection is clearing up. Where are you going camping? We're heading out to Wales in the morning near Beddgelert, we're only going for 5 days, but I'm just happy to be going away. Then when we get back, we head off up to North Yorkshire for another 5 days a week later!!! It's really helping to pass the time to get to my big scan on the 16 July!!!

You take it easy the best you can and I really hope you have no pain, especially for going on holiday.

[madmum_sarah]

morning pamela
im going to edinburgh caming. its a haven site called seaton sands. i got a total bargain with the pitch (i get sneaky discount codes ) so we leave on 8th -12 july kids are really looking forward to it and apart from being worried about the pain and the fact ive never taken my 3 yr old camping let alone 3 boys with her im looking forwars to it as well. we got funworks passes too so most of the activities will be free (indoor pool etc)
hope you have a fab time away hun, it really does help time pass and helps you to see lots of other areas too
xx

Do share the codes!!! It's your duty to help out a newbie to the UK. Let me know how you like the Haven holidays. Your 3 year old will love it. Ethanael loves everything about camping even though he wiggles out of his sleeping bag most nights. The only thing I miss here are the campfires, very limited on choice and it's just not the same without one. Miss my smores. But, hey, it's camping and I'll take it.

I do have to say this is only our second season and every trip we have been rained out and guess what, rain is called for this weekend. Arghhhhhh! It doesn't help that we have a brand new tent and have only text pitched it once and the thing is huge. We went through so much last year with a really bad leaky tent (3 all together) that our retailer gave us the choice of any tent in the 2008 line. So we took advantage and got a polycotton, but it weighs a ton. Hopefully, we'll get it pitched alright and before the rain comes in.

I'd love to go up to Scotland, we were supposed to go up there this year but we've had so much going on we never got around to it.

Do they expect the pain to be bad and if so, will you be able to take something strong enough to help it? I pray you don't get it.

[madmum_sarah]

the pain is already pretty severe. im on codiene AND co codamol for endo pains which do seem to help a little (until i try moving it!) lol
we are expecting bad weather here for the next week but our schools finish on friday so im praying its just clearing the air for the sun to come the week we go away
il pm you in a while with some info for these codes you will be amazed at how much you can save. the camping itself has cost me just £40 for 4 nights where it should have been £140 for the time of year. i am just going for basic pitch as we dont drive so are backpacking and wont be carrying a load of extras. we have a 4 bed tent which is a nightmare to put up in the wind so hopefully the weather improves for both of us
xxx

[jennntj13]

I am so sorry that you are going through this hun. We have been worried about you and I hope that things get better for you soon.

You'll have to let me know how that stuff works... I heard the geritol tastes horrible, so if yours works and tastes better, maybe it is a better option for me.

Make sure you KUP and I hope you are back to full force real soon!

[madmum_sarah]

awww thanks jenn
well i started taking it already for the reason that i feel run down. it actually tastes ok (if you like orange)
im not sure if it will help with tcc but it does help stabalise the body during and after illness so surely a knock on effect from that could be a bfp simply because the one thing we know is we need a healthier and happier body to get it!
il let you know how it goes, im not holding out hope of a bfp from it but certainly it gives a little more energy (it also contains iron, magnesium and other things that are essential when ttc )
xx

[katiegirl]

You take it easy girl and get better!!!

I am glad to hear that the infection is getting better.
I have been thinking about the whole Geritol, but would you use that instead of Prenatal or in addition to?

[mom 2 haley & tyler]

I'm so glad the infection is clearing. I miss you!!! You take good care of yourself. I hope you (and Pamela) have a wonderful camping trip.

[madmum_sarah]

thanks girls
im not sure about the geritol katie but im taking pre natals as well as this stuff. ive asked my gp and she says that although the pre natals and this tonic contain high amounts of iron and folic acid, its not enough to cause damage by taking both.
good luck
i miss you all but im doin ok. ive been here more today than over last week so that has to be a start
xxx

[Brittanie]

I'm glad to hear you're doing better honey!! Sucks about the muscle damage/pain. I'm sorry! Hopefully it heals quickly!


And as for the TTC stuff, I hope it happens quickly!

[jademyst13]

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better

[Pitridge]

I'm glad the infection is clearing up, I hope you are not in too much pain and thatit does not last for too long. Have fun camping, I'm pretyy sure that you are the kids will have a great time, is Mark going with you?

I missed you, glad to see that you are doing better and are able to stop by and gives us an update.

[madmum_sarah]

hey patty hun missed you too!
ive just been thinking of you as was making a list of those i had images of and then got thier bfp
yep mark is coming with us he says he will manage to put the tent up for me (was offended when i laughed but you should see him trying to set up a 2 man let alone a 4 bedroomed one)
really looking forward to it and ive arranged to see an old friend who moved back their a few years ago while we are down too. she hasnt seen sadie in almost 2 yrs so will be great for everyone one (except mark who says "im not meeting anymore of your cronies" )
im sure it will be good fun but it will be hard being away from you girls for almost a week
xxx

[Pitridge]

I'll miss you but have lot sof fun. Take some pics if you can.

[Bakin8th]

Good morning! I am glad the infection is getting better!

[madmum_sarah]

oh im sure there will be plenty of pics patty. and even better, il be holding the camera so wont be in them!
xx

[Danielley08]

Sarah!! I'm glad to hear the infection is going away but sorry for the damage already caused

Can't wait for the camping pictures!!

[LifeToTheMax]

So glad that your infection is clearing up a bit. I hope that the pain is at the very least manageable for your trip. Camping...I'm so jealous!! I hope you all have a wonderful time!

[Pound]

girl, you are going camping??? i wouldn't even go camping if i *wasn't* sick lol.
you should take it easy for a while, maybe skip camping? it prob won't be very fun =(
septicemia is blood poisoning? sounds like you had a rough time.
but glad to hear you're home... i tried the geritol last cycle and if your stuff tastes anything like it... good luck blech! you def need something to eat or drink afterwards.
i'm excited to hear you thought of me!!! i am getting ready to o, according to the 14 day rule thing. i just started opk, but haven't gotten a + yet. but have already started bd, just in case. will let you know!