In which P finds a bargain and K sends his guys into battle

Day 3

Travelled as usual and getting the hang of it. The tube stations are amazing – you could spend a week just looking at the marble pillars and plaster vaulting – not to mention the stunning bronze work and crystal chandeliers as you get nearer to Moscow centre.

Once at Altra Vita, only had to wait 10 mins. K went off to give sample and came back in 15 mins. 10 mins later, Irina arrived and tried to get him to go again. But it seemed just a mistake in translation and we were told to wait…and wait…and wait. Waited about 1 and a half hours. Fortunately, we took along plenty of books. Irina came back and K's sample was 100% perfect and they had retrieved 20 eggs from donor. All great news. K looked like a man with an upside coathanger in his mouth, grinning from ear to ear – what is it about men and their sperm?

I went to loo and found I was spotting. Felt like I was the one to let the side down. K had done his duty, the donor hers and I couldn’t even trust my body to stop bleeding. Began to feel really depressed. Decided to go sight seeing to Gum & Kremlin. Kept hoping that it would all stop and I’d just imagined it – it was very slight.

The first sight of Red Square with the extraordinary St Basils at the end just takes your breath away. I loved it. Gum (spelt rym) was fantastic. The most amazing department store really – a posh mall! All the main designers are there and you can at least window shop in most – quite a few would not let a couple of jean clad characters like us in! I found a Monsoon with a sale and bought a fabulous heavily sequined and beaded handbag for just £13 in their 70% sale. Quite pleased, bearing in mind the usual prices over there.
Nb if you go to Moscow- you have to see Red Square lit up at night - it's so beautiful

Back to hotel and later went down to Inter bar for a Guinness and a slice of cake. Went to loo again and now red streaks more pronounced, beginning to feel desperate. Went to bed and took the first progesterone – really funny little round tablets that remind me of sweets from my childhood!