Sinead

Hope Zack's come home.

Nic

Aww hun, you must be devastated. I hope you find him soon. In the last few days Molly's just found her cat Mayhem after a week or so. Fingers crossed for you

Phexia

Oh Tishi I've lost cats and I know it really hurts. One got lost and was never found, 2 got hit by a car

I hope everything will be ok.

tansey

how are things? xx

TT's

Hope your ok

Tishimouse

Hello everyone,

Having a busy time at mo as trying to do Uni work (it will be like this until the end of September) and also trying to decorate a house that I need to let asap. It's all go, but I'm not complaining.

My blood test results were back today but there was noone at the doctors surgery available to interpret them for me. I did see them on the computer screen and they all said normal (except for cholesterol) which showed up as abnormal. The health nurse did wonder if the cup of coffee I had had that morning would affect the results as I only asked for this test on the day, so she mentioned I would have to have it done again. So, I have another appointment now for 1st August to have that one taken again. They have also told me that I can have the results of my CD21 (equivalent) blood tests for hormone levels on THAT date. So, I have to wait a bit.

I had CD3 blood test today to check whether my body is producing eggs in quality or quantity and when I get the results of that test, at least I will have an incling as to whether we are wasting our time TTC or not. You know what I mean. So, I have to wait 10 days for those result too, which will be 3rd August.

I feel really happy that I have had them done and I now have an extra incentive to eat well and exercise to look after my cholesterol. Although I think my levels are probably OK, it's just that cup of coffe with milk that may have affected it.

My first blood test was to see if I am ovulating, thyroid and cholesterol. The only reason I asked for cholesterol incase you are wondering is because I lost my Mum to heart disease 4 years ago (aged 70) and my Dad had a heart attack two weeks ago (he's 74). I just want to look after myself seeing as it's in my family (whether it's age related or not, it's still there). My Dad by the way is doing really well and has already had a stent put into his heart valve to help him with his problem. He's a great man and has an amazingly healthy outlook on life.

No sign of Zack I'm afraid but I'm trying not to dwell on it or really talk about it too much as it's wearing me out. I just thought it only fair to let you know that he's still AWOL. I think I should leave it that I will let you know if and when he comes back if that's OK.

Love you all to bits by the way.

Snowdrop

Hi Tishimouse,

The tests all sound like positive steps in the right direction. I've done the blood tests and all seems to be normal. I'm just waiting for DH to pluck up the courage to have his SA (he's prevaricating!).

I'm thinking of asking for a cholesterol test, no reason really other than a health check.

DH had one recently that came back a little high, unfortunately just as we were both updating and changing our life assurance policies and he had to tick the box to say he was having the test and then they wouldn't insure him until he got the results - fortunately all OK and they weren't worried about his cholesterol being a little above the norm.

Tishimouse

Hi Snowball,

Thanks for that. I'm not worried at all as you are meant to fast before having the test and the nurse was a little hesitant to take mine. She reckoned even one item eaten or drunk (other than water) can affect the test, so I'm not surprised. She just thought it was worth a try seeing as she was stealing my blood that day anyway. I'm looking forward to getting the official results for everything else and was a little disappointed when the nurse who was there today wasn't able to do it. Apparently not all the nurses at our surgery are qualified to do it. It's great to have been able to get there on the right days as they are not on duty every day of the week. I feel very happy about it.

Thyroid is a good one to have tested and not something I would have thought of myself. It could be worth asking for it for those considering having blood tests in the future.

miel

i am so glad all your test are going well so far...if i don't get my BFP by august i think when i meet my OBGYN on August 29th i will ask for the blood test as well.
thinking of you Tish,
Take care

saraendepity

hope thingd sort themselves out soon hun....

sara

xxxxxxx