New Year, New Hope. Jan Bus (part3)

Great update, thanks Writer.

Not many of us left on the bus now. Am getting very impatient waiting to POAS on Friday. Very very nervous as (beware, TMI alert!) when I 'wiped' this afternoon, there was a brown tint to the toilet paper. Please no, please no, please no!!!

Hi all were there no BFPs this morning or have I missed it? I was getting used to coming home to good news on here!

Writer hope you're ok :( Thanks for the updated list though! Is that just this thread?! So many people have their BFPs now gives me hope!

I bought Lloyd Pharmacy sticks today not tried them before! They are to add to my collection for my POAS marathon!

Well I promised myself I wouldn't symptom spot but I need to unload this so I don't get my oh's hopes up. I am now on my 3rd day of feeling sick. Not being sick you understand, just feeling that back of the throat feeling. Yesterday I happened to be drinking ginger tea all day, and I know this is a coincidence, and I feel much less sick. Today I've been feeling it all day!!!!! I need a slap! AF/bfp not due for another 4 days...

Writer I'm sorry your having a bit of a hard time with DH. Perhaps when you both calm down and have a nice cinema trip it might be useful to have a calm conversation with him about how you are feeling. Sometimes when tension is high things result in an argument and it is hard to stay calm. But maybe say to him that you understand that it doesn't impact him as it does you because you are the one carrying the little one. But that you really need him right now and would appreciate his support and that you want to be there for him and him to be there for you also.

Not easy I know! But I feel for you being so stressed it's not what you need. Hugs! Hope you feel better soon! X

Congrats Munday!! :)

Hey mrskoala! I'm currently working hard at the koala plan and think I ovulated yesterday so too early to tell! But will keep you informed!

I think sazzle used koala plan twice just at the end of fertile peak, but she also went for reflexology so who knows what worked?!!! I'm hoping it was the koala plan and that I get my bfp this month!!!! If not ill be off for reflexology next month!

Sazzle that was the way I'd be planning to tell DH when I get my bfp!!!! Great minds think alike ;) awh I'm sure he is super happy!!! Lovely!!!!

Congrats Munday - that definitely looks like a BFP!

Sazzle thats lovely, the way you told OH

AF (or something like it - very crampy, I never usually have cramps) showed up this morning so no need to POAS for me. That's a 32 day cycle Vs my usual 30days so maybe we'll be back to normal now ? I hope so. Can only wait and see.

Not going to be 'active' about ttc this month, not, not trying but not trying IYKWIM as I don't want to be all freaked out about it when I want to enjoy our holiday at the end of the month.

I am a bit sad that AF turned up but also a tiny bit relieved as the worry of another MC while we are away would definitely make me very twitchy.

Anyway, here's to not, not trying until March! I'll pop on and see how everyone is doing though - it'd be like missing Eastenders not knowing how things are going - can't be done!

Hi all, Thought i'd come back to say hi and see all the NUDP BFPs

So who has been successful with the Koala (Madonna/Gloria Estefan) Plan?

Yay munday that's definitely a line!! go get yourself a superdrug test, that gave me a nice clear line this morning.

Writer men are strange creatures and probably doesnt even realise the amount of changes and stress your body is going through. Sounds like he needs a reality check that he is as responible as you for that child and that he needs to adjust his life accordingly!

Wow looks positive munday! Hope the digi confirms it for you :-)

Thanks for the stats up date writer not many of us left waiting now!! Sorry about your argument and hope you have a lovely time at the cinema tonight

Munday I know exactly what you mean, they just experience it differently. I say that knowing how much they also want kids, and many of them are very tuned into the process, but it must be different to go through the process as a man and that will inevitably cause a difference of opinion in such stressful circumstances!

Writer hope you enjoy the cinema tonight, only 9 weeks to go until nights out will be a distant memory sending you hugs and chocolate to get through the day x

Thanks everyone! Will do a Digi tomorrow as AF would be due then.
Barmy I think that man talked a lot of sense, men are strange creatures but they aren't going through the same experience as us. It's not an excuse but I see my DH as practice for when I have real children!!

Munday I can see a line! Congratulations on your bfp! Are you going to do another test or wait until tomorrow?

Writer I'm sorry you are having a tough time arguing with DH. It's horrible when you feel like that and he doesn't seem to understand what is happening. I know when we were chatting to friends who are about 10 weeks pregnant, he said to DH that it isn't in his mind that often, nothing has changed for him yet so it doesn't feel quite real to him yet. I know that you are a lot further along in your pregnancy at about 31 weeks, but in many ways I think men just doesn't find it as obvious to focus on. Especially with you being ill, and home alone whilst he is at work, it must be tough. Remember that you are doing an amazing job with growing that little baby, and hopefully your DH will be able to show that as you get closer. I'm sending you a hug and that today is a better day. Well done for telling him how you felt last night, it's hard to do that sometime but having it out in the open makes it easier than bottling it up. Enjoy the cinema tonight and I hope you have a lovely time together!

Congrats on the BFPs!

I think I'm in my 2ww now. Not using OPKs and only have one proper cycle to go on. If I ovulated on the same day as last month (CD18) (doubtful as no cramps) then I'm 4dpo but I think I ovulated on CD14 (purely because of cramps) in which case I'd be 8dpo.

For last 2 days I've been having cramps really low down and they've sort of moved around a bit. DTD on CD5, CD8, CD11, CD13, CD15, CD18. Have had nausea for the last few days. Boobs a bit sore but glands are raised so it could just be that.

I promised myself I wouldn't symptom spot. Ho hum.

Looks like a positive to me Munday !!!

Do you have any Superdrug/FRER tests in the house???

Right I've put a photo up, could you have a look and tell me if I'm seeing things?!

Morning everyone! Sorry for BFNs this morning. It's not over until AF arrives so FX it's just too early!
Writer sorry to hear you had an argument, hopefully you're feeling better after your tea and chocolate biscuits
I'm trying to upload a photo from my phone because I think I just got my BFP!! Only used a couple of ICs but I can see something, now my hearts racing!!

Passenger List update

BFPS!

Lime19: TTC #1, cycle 4.
Punkypod: TTC #2, cycle 2.
Broodylicious: TTC #2, cycle 1.
HippyJess: TTC #1, cycle 1.
Cherieblossom: TTC #3, cycle 2.
Fairypants: TTC #3, cycle 4 post mc.
Laceylee: TTC #1, cycle 1 post mmc.
Mrskoala: TTC #2, cycle 1.
Wondercat: TTC #2, cycle 5.
Cybercat: TTC #1, cycle 1 (following MC & poss chem).
Sleepisf0rwimps: TTC #2, cycle 4.
Rockins20s: TTC #1, cycle 1.
Lottystar: TTC #3, cycle 4.
Mistyautumn: TTC #1, cycle 1 after mc.
Onlymydogunderstandsme: TTC #2, cycle 1.
Jilljill2890: TTC #? cycle 7.
LH1981: TTC #3, cycle 5.
Monstersaurus: TTC #2, cycle 3.
Rubyshoe TTC #2, cycle 4.
Justmarriedbecca: TTC #1, cycle 1.
SparrowSG: TTC #1, cycle 4.
Kittyrose1: TTC #1, cycle 2.
Amy246: TTC #1, cycle 3.
Honeybear30: TTC #1, cycle 3.
Petitpont: TTC #1, cycle 6
Sazzlehopes: TTC #2, cycle 14.
Mrsb87: TTC#1, cycle 1.

27 BFPs so far!!!!!!!

Let me know Barmy when you feel ready to be added to this list

Still Awaiting BFPs

Barmybunting: TTC #1, cycle 3, BFP due 22nd Jan
Reginafelange22: TTC #1, cycle 3, BFP due 23rd Jan
Northernlass81: TTC#1, cycle 1, BFP due 23rd Jan
Mundaycakes85: TTC #1, cycle 6, BFP due 23rd Jan
Kittyvoncatsington: TTC #1, cycle 2, BFP due 24th Jan
Sleepingstarsmommy: TTC #1, cycle 2, BFP due 24th Jan
Mammy2Be: TTC#2, cycle3 , BFP due 24th Jan
Missmrsmummy: TTC#1, cycle 2, BFP due 24th Jan
Aisha18: TTC #1, cycle 4, BFP due 24th Jan
Greywacke: TTC#2, cycle 2, BFP due 24th-28th
Hazelbrowneyes TTC #1 cycle 1/2, BFP due 25th Jan
Saharap2: TTC #1, cycle 4, BFP due 25 Jan
Charlie343: TTC #1, cycle 3, BFP due 25th Jan
Owlie84: TTC #1, cycle?, BFP due 26th Jan
Keeping: TTC #1, cycle 7 (after mmc in July), BFP due 26th Jan
Onelifeonechance: TTC #1, cycle 8, BFP due 26th Jan
Knottyknitter: TTC#1, cycle 2, BFP due between 26th Jan and 4th Feb
Queenasanti3: TTC #?, cycle?, BFP due 27th Jan
BingoBango 85: TTC#1, cycle 3, BFP due 27th Jan
Misstiggiwinkle: TTC#1, cycle, BFP due 27th Jan
Nottalotta: TTC #1, cycle 8, BFP due 28th Jan
ItsChristmaass: TTC #2, cycle 13, BFP due 28th Jan
Lovecuppy: TTC #1, cycle 5, BFP due 28th Jan
Hollyben: TTC#2, cycle 2 (post mc), BFP due 29th Jan
Bellaboo88: TTC #1, cycle 1, BFP due 30th Jan
Bumpbangbump: TTC #2, cycle 2, BFP due 26th Jan
Newforest: TTC # 1, cycle 3, BFP due 30th Jan
LittleMissSunshine33: TTC#1, cycle 2, BFP due 30th Jan
Meezermum: TTC #1, cycle 1, BFP due 31st Jan
Hazelbrowneyes: TTC #1, cycle #1, BFP due 31st Jan
HRMumness: TTC#2, cycle 2, BFP due 31st Jan
Englishgirlabroad: TTC #1, cycle 4, (cycle 1 post mc), BFP due 31st Jan
Mattsmama: TTC #3, cycle 3, BFP due end of Jan
pebble82: TTC#1, cycle2, BFP due end Jan/beginning Feb
SoMuchFruit TTC #2 cycle 1 post mc, BFP due?

Oh writer I'm sorry your dh is reacting like that. I don't think it's uncommon though. Our bodies go through so many changes when we're pregnant and it's natural for us to feel differently to them as we are carrying the baby and have such overwhelming feelings from the minute we get that bfp.

I really hope your dh is different when the baby is born and he can bond with it. My ex dh was not actually very good when my ds was a baby, I had an emergency c section and I remember him picking me up from hospital, taking me home and leaving me in bed and off he went back to work!!! He did get much better with ds when he could move around and started talking.

Big hugs to you xxx

Thanks everyone, we've been arguing a lot lately if I'm honest. I'm just stressed I think. I've been signed off for 16 weeks now, I spend all day in the house on my own fretting about the baby, the pregnancy, my health and the birth. All the complications I've had haven't helped. I'm up the hospital all the time having appointments to monitor me, I'm carrying all the stress and burden whilst DH's life hasn't had to change at all. I feel knackered all the time, I hardly sleep, I'm also severely anaemic too now and it's all just getting to me. I've honestly nearly walked out on my DH about 3 times so far. I'm dreading the baby coming because my DH hasn't got the faintest idea of how much chaos our life is going to be thrown in and how much I'm going to need his help and support and how important it is going to be that he's at home with us: according to our conversation last night he doesn't see why he can't just continue his life with the same carefree will that he does now whilst I'm just left on my own with the baby all the time. I can't tell if he is being incredibly naïve or just a selfish twat. Last night I just lost it with him. I actually nearly threw a plate at him I was so angry. We haven't really made up as such. We are going to the cinema tonight but if he thinks that changes any of my feelings towards him then he's wrong. So much for pregnancy/arrival of baby being one of the happiest times of your life. I feel alone, miserable and spend too much time crying.

Anyway - sorry for all the negativity after what has been a lovely few days on the bus. I'm going to update the list now because there have been loads of changes. I don't dare leave it another few hours, I won't be able to keep up wit you all

Thanks kitty think it was me that asked about epo. I used to take it to balance my mood (pmt) but stopped so I've started it again today. Feeling a bit sorry for myself this morning. It's my bday and just not feeling anything other than drained. Flo can just go fu*k herself. Having the mother of all periods. That's 2 hideous ones In a row. Usually I get alternate horrid ones so feeling a big hard done by on the bday front.

Well lots of bfps since I was last on. Big congratulations to you all!! Sorry to those who the witch bitch has got. She really is a vile visitor. February is going to be a lucky bus, so good luck to you all.

I'm due on Sunday so trying to hold out until next week to test. I have a frer in the cupboard and I want to pee on it! I will not, I will not, I will not!!!

Fx for some more bfps before our bus trip is over.