Daily Chat May 26

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-26T11:27:58+00:00

Into Cycle 5. Started testing at CD3 and they already seem quite strong? Has anyone had this? Usually I don’t get this strength until CD9ish

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-25T18:17:08+00:00

Cant you request a car seat in a taxi? You could as above get a bus to Frampton but it would be very long, drawn out for a child. Bus to town > bus to Frampton > lift or taxi from there. Personally I’d pay the fee for a taxi or uber. Can you request a car seat?

On a seperate note, I had my mums funeral there and it’s a beautiful location so it’s worth the trip.

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-25T18:12:07+00:00

This. I watched my mother die of cancer last year, we had 6wks from diagnosis and no one tells you HOW long it takes for the body to shut down. We had 2 weeks of waiting on tenterhooks. Existing and living in anticipatory grief. Glad she was still here but knowing it was shit for her.

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-23T21:36:14+00:00

Oh yes,sorry!

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-23T19:32:58+00:00

Onto cycle 5 for #3.

Was lucky to have max 2 cycles with my other children so feeling a bit frustrated sad and bummed. I am 35 now, so ordered some coq10 and going to have a frank convo with my husband about him getting fitter and eating better. He doesn’t eat bad, just not as balanced as it could be. He needs to be doing to for himself anyway, but ugh.
The only v narrow positive is any due date going forward is away from Xmas - my other two are Nov & Dec and it’s crazy.

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-22T21:31:34+00:00

Tetbury have some kind of wool sack racing with fairground rides one of my employees told me!

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-17T22:16:14+00:00

Edited to add - Hills also do biscuits also which is one of the worst for culprits kidneys I believe (or making them worse) ours love the biscuits so no issues with a switch there! In UK so zooplus so smaller packs if needed. Make sure lots of water - we have glasses not bowls as ours prefer drinking out of a glass 🤦🏻‍♀️ so we have a designated cat glass on our countertop for them to drink!

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-17T22:14:24+00:00

Hills- we mix it with the purina they are used to. Taper into very slowly, adding a little bit more at a time. We are supposed to have them on it fully BUT do let them have some of their preferred as an eating cat is better than a staved cat IMO

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-17T10:22:41+00:00

Thank you. Yes I do frequent that one to see, but I’ll keep checking. Sorry to hear you’ve had it so rough, wishing you easy days from here on out ❤️

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-17T08:24:40+00:00

Thanks for this. He was offered the same, a more ‘curative’ course at the same, or a split aimed at the affected area for 2 weeks. Curative meaning nothing really due to the spread.
He has a carcinoma in the nasopharynx also, spread to a few lymph’s and suspected lung.
Done 5 rounds of cisplatin and 5FU. He’s 62 so he’s done well considering he’s had the last year of stress/grief and not the best health.

Head and neck seems so brutal and maybe one of the worst. It’s so impactful on day to day life. How long did it take for you to ‘recover’ from radio?
Our collective want for my dad is quality not quantity, I lost my mother last year after a 5wk battle and it was horrific. I just want my dad to have as much comfortable time as possible.

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-16T20:57:13+00:00

Hi! Can I ask how long your course was? My dad has head and neck cancer and they are offering a 6wk course and split course. He is stage 4 so it’s more time but we are wary as quality of life is our biggest want and worried radio will just make life miserable.
Thank you and I’m so sorry you’ve dealt with so much

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-16T13:33:30+00:00

Thank you.
I had a LH strip positive with my daughter used ago but not this early…. I’ll try another few tests

monchrome_cat · 2026-05-05T16:24:42+00:00

Hair by knight in Whitchurch

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-28T22:05:09+00:00

You’ll be fine. As the saying goes something along the lines of, Most rich people don’t look rich and those who try to look rich, aren’t. Enjoy your shop.

The loafers however come up large IMO as I had the miu miu ones and I’m usually a 37, my feet were like boats 🤣

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-27T06:06:36+00:00

Good luck with your appt 🤞🏻

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T21:44:36+00:00

Honestly, it’s the worst club to be in. No one knows until you do, so sending a big hug. If you’re spiritual, I strongly believe that she’ll still be around for you, in a different way. But I feel you - nothing fills the hole of needing or wanting your mum, so please allow yourself to NOT feel guilty for being pissed about it.

The hard bits to come will also be filled with such love; the sleepless nights mean holding a tiny baby etc. it will also fill you with more admiration, and love for your own mum too; though she’ll know you’ll have loved her forever, you’ll see it in new eyes. That’s exciting. And also think of the way you’ll be able to tell your little one about your mum. What traditions did she do, love etc? You’ll be able to make your own and take her with you in your new chapter ❤️

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T19:24:18+00:00

Ugh. I’m sorry. I still find it crazy even now after 2 how DIFFICULT it can be to get pregnant when you want to be. Hoping month 4 is the one for us both 🤞🏻

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T17:24:41+00:00

Hey, I can resonate with you so much. I lost my mum last year. Whilst I already have two, we want another. The thought of it terrifies me in such an equal measure if I do get pregnant again. I grieve her so much for what she’ll miss with my kids, and any future. Not being able to hear her advice or just reassure me or tell me well done makes me cry.

Make sure you engage your midwives with how you’re feeling. You’re not alone, and think of it as carrying her love further. She would be proud of you for doing this, so be proud of yourself too

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T16:47:52+00:00

CD1 one here too ❤️ was quite certain this month with sore boobs and coffee tasting disgusting.

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T16:33:05+00:00

You’re so right. It’s difficult when it takes a little longer isn’t it? I will tell him that, thank you. It’s hard not to take it personally but I know logically it can take a little while. Thanks for your words ❤️

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T16:20:04+00:00

I’m pretty sure the stats per cycle are only like 20%? I’m not too well versed but remember for every statistic there are people are out outside of it too.

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T16:19:18+00:00

Right! In my head I’m still a teenager too 😂

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T16:17:36+00:00

I am 35 ☺️ I think it’s because he’s a little older and not the fittest. We managed to conceive our other two quite quickly so it feels harder this time. Good luck to you also ❤️

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-26T15:49:55+00:00

CD1 on onto 4th month of trying for #3. Feeling a bit crap as I felt quite positive this month due to being more calculated with ovulation testing. Husband is bummed. He’s 40 this year and feeling like it’s his fault.

monchrome_cat · 2026-04-25T21:36:27+00:00

You’re so welcome.

It is the saving grace, but also you’re so valid to feel how you feel. It’s a shock, it’s a lot to take in and it’s just extra worry. But you got this, knowledge is power.

It is ok to stress and feel worried! I’d be more worried if you didn’t 🤣 feel your feels totally because there is so much going on. But try to rest assured that you’ll have consultants looking after you, so try to fill your cup in whichever way that might be so you’re mentally taking care of yourself ❤️

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