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The October Bus - hoping for lots of BFPs and Summer babies!!

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Writerwannabe83 · 05/09/2016 08:02

Hi guys, just starting the October bus.

I'm almost 33, have a DS (2.5 years) and am now trying for DC2. I caught pregnant on cycle 1 but unfortunately had an early miscarriage and am now entering cycle 5.

My current situation is that DH has been changing his mind over the last 12 months to wanting to try for another, then not wanting to, then wanting to etc and it's been very difficult. We have now come to the compromise that we can actually try up until next August but if nothing has happened by then we stop TTC.

I'm on CD3 now, I usually ovulate around days 17/18 and have cycles of around 31/32 days.

Good luck to everyone!!! Flowers

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/09/2016 21:26

One of my DH's friends is visiting and shows no sign of preparing to leave.

My hopes for DTD are starting to fade....

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/09/2016 20:51

I'm off to work tomorrow and then on Sunday I'm off to meet the characters of Paw Patrol with DS Grin

My weekend is jam packed with lots of excitement (and hopefully lots of sex) Grin

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SoozC · 16/09/2016 20:48

I know what you mean, sk1pper, but October isn't far away!

I am feeling much better today than yesterday about my delayed af. Off to doc next week and I feel relieved to be starting on the road of getting checked out. Also, DP and I talked and agreed that we WILL have a child eventually, either through ttc or IVF or adoption, it may just take a little longer than we'd hoped. But it makes me feel better to think that he's willing to go as far as it takes.

I hope everyone has a good weekend! Any interesting plans? I'm going to make soap!

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/09/2016 20:20

napping - we're also exhausted by the time we get to bed and so sometimes DTD can be a bit forced but needs must!!

I've just painted my toenails too - I'm making such an effort to seduce him Grin

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sk1pper · 16/09/2016 20:16

I like your style napping - you're right this is a good thing.

I'm also hoping to DTD tonight, not really fertile but I just want to cover the whole cycle this month in case something strange is going on. Just had a takeaway though and right now I feel more like sleeping.

NappingRabbit · 16/09/2016 20:12

Grin Writer! We've DTD already as one or other of us is always exhausted by the time we jump into bed.

sk1pper I try and look at being on the October bus so early as a positive - we only need to wait until the start of next month to test rather than waiting alllll month.

lousylear · 16/09/2016 20:10

Well done writer! I'm waiting for the kids to go to bed! I think tonight could be my last chance this cycle.

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/09/2016 20:06

I'm showered and shaved and ready to go Grin

As soon as the Chelsea.v.Liverpool game has finished then it's all systems go for baby making!!!

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bairnsangs · 16/09/2016 19:50

Hey skipper

Only on CD 2 and felt weirdly "up" and motivated yesterday but today the cramps and effect of pre-period poor sleep have got me feeling a bit glum. Work is stressful right now so trying to get some done tonight - working from home on a Friday night is guaranteed to start a self pity party!

I agree it's kind of weird to be on the October bus so early, kind of emphasises the waiting ahead I think...

Hope you guys are having a more festive Friday night than I am!

MundayCakes85 · 16/09/2016 19:46

Was working last night so having a slob evening with a glass of wine. Think I'm in the TWW now. DTD leading up to O (yesterday I think) but not yesterday.
FX we did enough. Who knows. We seem to hit the right time each month but nothing working so far.

sk1pper · 16/09/2016 19:22

How's everyone doing on the October bus? Urgh I hate being out of the September bus so early.

sk1pper · 16/09/2016 07:43

OPKing from today too :) expecting positive Friday next week maybe, has been all over the place lately.

Good luck ladies xx

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/09/2016 07:31

wow napping - looks like I have a POAS buddy now Smile

I'm expecting a positive OPK next Wednesday, on the 20th, so I may start OPK'ing from tomorrow onwards.

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/09/2016 07:29

Well I just waved DH off to work and told him that baby making starts tonight Grin

He gave a little smile but was probably thinking "FFS!" in his head because he's feeling pretty ill at the moment Sad

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NappingRabbit · 16/09/2016 07:28

Writer I'm at the same stage as you - first day of FW yesterday according to Ovia but both of us too tired to do anything about it. Will make up for it tonight!

sk1pper · 15/09/2016 22:48

Yes writer, Sod's law is definitely the way to do this, I'm sure of it. Imagine if we both get BFPs, how I'll laugh.

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Writerwannabe83 · 15/09/2016 21:12

First day of my FW and no sex had as neither myself or DH have the energy for it!!

I will definitely have it tomorrow though Grin

I'm a bit nervous though about conceiving this month because if I do then at 6 weeks pregnant I will be on a two day course with work and at 8 weeks pregnant I will be on holiday with some family.

I don't fancy having early pregnancy sickness/fatigue in either of those situations...

But, that means that Sod's Law will ensure that I conceive this month Grin

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Alibaba2 · 15/09/2016 20:25

Good luck Bairns! I'll be due then too.

Hope you get your official all-clear soon!

bairnsangs · 15/09/2016 20:16

Hey folks, can I hop on from September (only posted right at the beginning of the thread).

Bairns 28
DP 29
Cycle 2
CD 1
TTC #1
Cycles 25-28 days

Last month was the first cycle after I had the Mirena coil removed and according to OPK I ovulated on CD 12-13. Expected test date will probably be around 10th October. Anyone testing around then?

For anyone who saw my post in Sept bus thread, I'm awaiting results from a cervical biopsy (following an abnormal smear result in July) but I was given a very nearly all clear by the doc during the procedure so being impatient, we decided to get the coil out and go ahead with a "see what happens" attitude. Here I am tracking on Ovia and Dot, using OPKs and taking rasp leaf tea and EPO in the menstrual phase... Grin

Sorry to see some September passengers are still on the road but fx this is the bus! Star

xx

sk1pper · 15/09/2016 15:22

Yes! Ha ha, fate is now wondering now what to do with me. Either way it's win/win this cycle.

Alibaba2 · 15/09/2016 15:08

Is this your "Sod's Law" cycle skipper? Smile

Alibaba2 · 15/09/2016 15:03

Thanks Skipper. You will get there. x

Alibaba2 · 15/09/2016 15:02

Sorry Sooz, I know how you feel.

Stay on the bus though for next month?

SoozC · 15/09/2016 13:07

Sorry about your mc, Alibaba.

Af arrived, beyond gutted.

sk1pper · 15/09/2016 11:57

Sorry just seen its on your original post...

I'm very sorry about your MC, I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you. I'm surprised by how common it is, I always thought it was rare but it's just one of the many things I've learnt from MM.

I'm on cycle 14 so have been trying just over a year.

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