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October Bus - More treats than tricks please!

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HolyShmoly · 30/08/2017 19:03

I'm off the September Bus before it even leaves the station and thanks to my longer cycle I thought I'd start the October page.

TTC #1
Cycle #3
BFP due October 4th

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Steaksauce · 19/09/2017 11:15

@Emz01 I think we're about in the same place. I had a peak on my opk on Saturday morning. Didn't manage to dtd though but did manage Friday morning and Sunday morning (and last night for good measure!) not sure but I think I'm also 2dpo today.
Fingers crossed huh?!

@felicityheather I've never charted so I'm not sure what that all means, sorry!

felicityheather · 19/09/2017 10:52

Should have said, lots of ewcm on the green highlighted days then little or no cm since...

felicityheather · 19/09/2017 10:38

Does anyone chart? Any ideas what's happening here? I can't work out if I ovulated and my temps aren't as high as they should be or if I haven't ovulated yet? Unfortunately I didn't start opks straight away; I didn't expect it to be so quick. Also we've had a stressful week or two so not sure if that's delayed things and sent them a bit haywire...

October Bus - More treats than tricks please!
Emz01 · 19/09/2017 10:00

Officially in tww now. I think I'm 2dpo as had a positive opk on sat, managed to DTD that night but couldn't manage the next day. Hopefully that was enough as I think last nights DTD would have been too late. I hate the wait! Good luck to everyone really hope we see lots of BFP's soon!

PabloEscobarlo · 19/09/2017 09:08

I think I'm ovulating in the next few days, dp goes on nights and I'm on days so we will be like ships in the night! Not sure how that's going to work!

Steaksauce · 19/09/2017 08:49

Right I'm now in the tww. I'm actually quite glad to have a break from all the sex tbh. Not that it's a chore but Work is always so hectic in September and I've been so tired every night.

Dh is quite happy to have a bit of a break too Grin

loobylou124 · 19/09/2017 08:17

@holy, last night he fell asleep on top of me before..ahem, you know what...and this morning he was too sleepy before I had to leave for work. Major ovulation day fail! 🙄 Oh well, we got one in on Friday and again on Sunday so there's still some hope for this month!

CoconutGal · 18/09/2017 22:16

Hello!
TTC#2
Cycle 10
Age: 26.
AF started today after a tedious 49 day cycle.
No idea when BFP due yet.

Blood tests & swabs this week.
Awaiting ultrasound.
😘

Meggimoo · 18/09/2017 22:00

Joining October bus if that's ok.
35 (just)
TTC 1
Cycle 5
BFP due 17th oct apparently but AF just came early for me this cycle so god knows.

How long does the pill take to get out of your system? I used to be really heavy, v painful, general deathbed awfulness. When on the pill they were pretty light and like clockwork. I stopped the pill in April and they continued to be light and at the same time until now when it feels like it's returned with a vengeance. Could it have taken a few months to get out my system?

PabloEscobarlo · 18/09/2017 21:24

I am
Temping too!

Thanks for the advice guys

HolyShmoly · 18/09/2017 21:02

Oh and Pablo, I don't really get on with OPKs, but I would count 14 days back from when you're due AF and start using OPKs around 5 days before then. Your standard ovulation date would be around 14 days before AF, but that can be very different, depending on the woman.
Do you temp?

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HolyShmoly · 18/09/2017 20:57

Loobylou, any chance of setting your morning up nicely instead of staying awake?

I tried to give OPKs another go this month. I think I'm due to ovulate tomorrow so I used cheapies for the last few days. The one on Saturday afternoon had a really teeny skinny line that was as dark as the control, the rest are paler but thicker. Do I take the skinnymalink line as positive? Or just keep going?

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loobylou124 · 18/09/2017 15:59

Waves to all newcomers 🤗 Hope everybody is feeling lucky and fertile this month! I'm due to ov tomorrow. Typical that DH is working the late shift this week. Means I have to try and stay awake until he gets home at 11 for some very half-arsed and business-like nookie. Sigh. The reality of ttc right there.

Aph413 · 18/09/2017 15:29

I use a clear blue digital first thing in the morning and then maybe a couple of internet cheapies. Both of those I hold my wee for 4 hours.
I'm just trying to get the hang of how long my cycle is for now. once I've worked it out I'm hoping to just use one cheap test mid afternoon

PabloEscobarlo · 18/09/2017 15:13

I think I'm about 32 days but I'm not confident what I'm doing with opks ie how often or when I should do them

Aph413 · 18/09/2017 14:55

How long is your cycle Pablo? I started testing on cycle day 9 on a 30 day cycle

PabloEscobarlo · 18/09/2017 14:42

We're cycle day 10 ten now and I'm not sure if I should start using opks? What does everyone recommend?

MyAmTrying · 17/09/2017 21:29

Please can I join?

Age: 32
TTC: #2
Cycle: 2
AF due: 6/10

First time round was very quick, so I'm quite new to the active TTC process.

hoopdeloop · 17/09/2017 19:12

Can I jump on? Just decided yesterday to start trying for number 2! Feeling a bit nervous cos I was quite ill last time.

Age: 28
TTC: #2
Cycle:#1
AF due: 4/10

I have no idea what I'm doing! I'm using Ovia because I used that last time and within about6 cycles i was pregnant. Going to start tracking temperature but I've forgotten what to look for!

Also, is there a handy list for abbreviations? I know POAS, TTC and AF xxx

CoffeeWithMyOxygen · 17/09/2017 18:30

I know what you mean. We've only just starting trying because of life circumstances, but we've now got our 18mo nephew and several close friends are having babies in the next few weeks and months. I really want to be one of them!

Bubble04 · 17/09/2017 18:14

@SpongeCake23 I know, it's horrible isn't it. Spent yesterday with my friend looking at baby clothes, then all of today knitting a baby cardigan. Wish it was for mine! We'll get there though. xxx

SpongeCake23 · 17/09/2017 17:51

Please please let it be the month 😔 I've just had to endure FaceTime with my partner's niece and nephew. I'm desperately trying not to be jealous but I can't help it. I had to force a smile on my face.
Also I work with little kids everyday so it makes this so much harder.
I've been buying little clothes for my best friend's baby shower this weekend Sad

Poptart4 · 17/09/2017 14:57

Hi everyone, I recognise afew of you from a previous 2ww thread. According to my ovulation tests I had my surge yesterday which is 2/3 days earlier then my app said I'd ovulate. Luckily we've been dtd all week plus will dtd today and tomorrow.

34
Ttc#4
Cycle #2 after getting mirena removed at the start of August
AF due 2nd Oct

I became a bit obsessive last cycle. Reading too much into every symptom. Googleing everything. Poas way too early. I used 7/8 pregnancy tests. This month I'm taking it easy. I have one frer left from last month and I won't be using it until at least the 1st Oct. If I can last that long lol

UnicornsandRainbows1 · 17/09/2017 13:49

@Hardheadedwoman39 Hellooooo! Thanks for the welcome Grin

Hardheadedwoman39 · 17/09/2017 13:43

Hello @UnicornsandRainbows1 Smile