October Bus - More treats than tricks please!

Oh and I'm totally convinced I'm out this month. AF due 18th do barely any DPO but I've had bizarre cramps for nearly a whole week now and flew long haul so am convinced that's buggered my cycle up. Humph!

Cycle 4 TTC#1 here. DH is nearly 29 and I'm nearly 26.

Read a horrible study tonight saying no pregnancy within 3 months if you're aged 25 and your odds go down to 18% chance each month!! With I hadn't bloody read that. I'm in worry over work opportunities versus TTC as will be stuck in the same job and it's nearing the time I could get a promotion. I'm not convinced I'll get pregnant and don't want to put my career on the back burner if it doesn't happen, but equally promotion = would have to halt TTC for a bit really. Life is never simple is it? We had an unplanned pregnancy a few years ago, funny how it happens with one missed pill and then months of trying does naf all

@hopegg I'm following the "drink till it's pink" philosophy! I discussed with my dr who said just carry on with everything until I get go (i.e.; no need to watch re foods not meant to eat or moderate drinking)

Sorry to those wth af or bfn, sending good luck for next month

Lots of BFN / AF going on, sorry to all of you. I had positive OPK today so obviously husband is "too tired"

Almost positive OPK! Maybe it's finally happening!!

I'm on CD36 and still haven't ovulated. Super fed up. No idea what I should be doing. Waiting for my nhs referral to fertility but I'm the world's most impatient person.

Practical Q. Is it ok to have a drink when ttc? I don't have to start following the rules until I know I'm pregnant right?

Hi,
I'm hoping on the bus too. First time ttc. Trying not to over think it but cannot stop thinking about it. Totally convinced I'm pregnant already. October is 1st month trying. Period not due until 21st so hear goes the 2 weeks waiting!!

AF is here again. Not sure what’s going on with my body, she was here 2 weeks ago! Onto the November bus I go!

@CherryVicky29 and @AJ89, sorry to hear about the BFNs, Hopefully November will be your month x

I am TTC no.2, on cycle 1. I'm on CD 19, about 5-6 DPO. Can someone invent a time machine so I can jump on a week and test already? The waiting is a killer!!

@pumpkinpatch000 yes that's right. It took longer than usual when I stop taking it. Once I forgot to take it for 2 days and came on the next day!! Must be my age. I'm keeping a sort of diary and when I counted back 13/14 days from the first day of AF it was a day I noted I had really bad pain in my left side. I take that as a good sign! But I'm no good with temping and OPKs so this month I think I'm just going to eat healthy and exercise and chill out, DTD every other day and see what happens. X

@lindypop33 was the 7 week wait for your first AF after coming off the pill? My first was 33 days, then 29 and now the waiting game...AF due tomorrow if its 29 days like last month.

That plan may work out better, I'm considering something similar for next month if I don't get BFP, if anything to stop the DPO counting when it might not even be accurate.

Sorry to hear about the BFNs ladies. I'm pretty convinced I'll be joining you all in less than 2 weeks! It's frustrating isn't it, especially when you know you DTD at the right time.

@pumpkinpatch000 hi. I too only came off the pill a while ago. I waited 7 weeks then AF arrived. As its my first I don't know why cycle length I am going to be. My plan is to DTD every other day for the whole month!

Looks like I’m off this bus! AF here.... 9 days late, not usual for me as I’m always 28 days so weird! Had BFNs all week though. November bus here I come!

Sorry to hear that @CherryVicky29 good luck for next time.

This morning i'm feeling deflated and confused. I'm 13DPO and have had symptoms since 3DPO. I have done my first test this morning and BFN. AF may be due tomorrow (based on last cycle length) which may not yet be stable after coming off the pill a couple of months ago.

I am completely out this month only 10dpo and AF arrived two days early only had a 22day cycle this month 😔

I obviously meant I've had enough not none seeing as we are on cycle 10

Congrats @BlueeSpottyTiger I'm very pleased for you!

Sorry for the AF arrivals, always a disappointment isn't it. I've had none of those this time round, can't bear to have any more!

I'm ovulating around now, had a cervical smear test today. Was giving the nurse 20 questions about whether the smear would lessen my chances of conception (it doesn't) and had to apologise for the fact we are actively trying and I wasn't missing last nights opportunity- massive cringe!

Congratulations @BlueeSpottyTiger! So pleased for you!

So as I thought AF came today so keeping myself busy cleaning all day! Fingers crossed for everyone on the October bus...im off to the November bus xxx sending baby dust to everyone

Congrats to the ladies with BFPs! And feel good vibes to the ladies who haven't been so lucky this cycle.

I'm 32, TTC #1.
Cycle 8.
Due next period this Thursday.
We're also kicking off with some baseline fertility investigations privately this month. I know it isn't quite 12 months for us, but both of us were keen on having some baseline tests. Keeping a slightly open mind about this stuff.

I have been having increasing anxiety about things over the past couple of years and TTC is making things worse, however much I try to chill about things! Decided it's time I started to address the anxiety issues... any tips? I find exercise and avoiding caffeine is helpful. I'm going to start yoga again and thinking about therapy.

Anyway! Have a good weekend and fingers crossed for those due AF/BFP this week!

Congratulations @BlueSpotty!

I'm sorry to hear that @Peachy :( try to think of it as the start of a new chance. I know how hard it is though. Give yourself some time to adjust hun.

I’m out. AF arrived bang on time 😔give up trying to guess yourself. This month so much was new and different and I still got nothing so just wait and see if your period shows! Good luck all xxxx

Thank you @BlueeSpottyTiger x

Congratulations on your positive result, that's wonderful news!