End of November, jump on board pt 3!

@CiaraJ01 I'm hoping I can chill out a bit next month cause this first cycle has been horrific! The worst thing about next cycle is my OH is working a few night shifts during my fertile window which doesn't help! Luckily I'm off work all that week so I'll just jump on him the second he gets home haha!

@CiaraJ01 Glad to hear you feel better 🤗 And yeah I agree. It doesn't totally take away the disappointment completely but it helps to bring your thoughts together and remain positive for upcoming months. Hope you're all set to go in a few days 🎉🎉

Hello! Sorry have been off sorting the last few bits before I head off!

@mellymoo86 and @Blondeandbroody lol yes definitely disheartened with a BFN but if I'm mentally prepared I'm not devastated 😂 I think with not wanting to tell people so soon it's also not the worst timing... although of course a BFP would still cancel all above thoughts 😂

We went way too OTT stressing the first month or two we've totally chilled out this month and it's made the 2ww alot quicker!

@Blondeandbroody Yeah I think it's a good plan. When I take it out I still see cum there so makes me feel better (even if it does nothing lol)

I'm doing this right now, very fitting for this time of month. @CiaraJ01

@PrettyGirl5545 Yeah I've heard that your uterus can be hot or cold. Some acupuncturist say your uterus is cold which is why they recommend wearing a haramaki (it's Japanese) to keep it warm making it cosy for stuff to happen in there.

@mellymoo86 i hope this month is yours. And try taking yoghurt a lot. My sis in law stopped eating heat foods after ovulation and she was like a crazy eating yoghurt every now and then. And Yes! She got her BFP. She says heated atmosphere of the uterus dismisses the implanted egg. And i read this somewhere as well

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@Blondeandbroody Please try and let us know dear! ;) haha.. I have lost all courage and afraid to try something new!

Oooo I will have to get one and try it for both AF and after DTD!

@mellymoo86 I keep taking the bathroom bin out to the big bin outside when he's not around haha!

I came off when I started a period on 18th November because I still had periods whilst on the pill. So this is my first cycle off it and everything has felt normal; I think. I haven't had any withdrawal possibly because I came off whilst on my period I did have spotting a few days last week but it wasn't blood like at all so dunno wtf that was. I was hoping it would mean I started a cycle in the best possible state after the pill but I'll only know when/if I get my period when i should on Wed.

@Blondeandbroody I already use a soft cup. They give me some reassurance I'm making entire use out of those little swimmers.

@Blondeandbroody totally know the feeling, I've got my previous sticks in a sandwich bag under the bathroom sink. When we put the bin out I quickly throw them too 😂 Literally been driving myself nuts. I've been doing a BBT chart this month and it's helped me not pee on as many sticks but it's just another form of stress. That's why I'm looking forward to Christmas, meeting up with friends etc so I can keep my mind off it.

When did you stop the pill?

@nt1992 O my god! I meant don't worry not DARLING WIFE! If your husband sees this he'll be lyk Wtf who the hell is this.. Lol!

Btw it relaxes the cramps and if you are pregnant and the cramp is because of the heat, it might help your pregnancy!

I'm considering getting a menstrual cup purely for TTC. I read on another thread that if you insert it right after DTD it keeps all the lil swimmers where they're meant to be instead of them sneaking off! 😂

@mellymoo86 I just wish I could be more relaxed about it but after waiting years with my OH to start trying it's all come down to this infuriating game of luck and chance and I feel so helpless in it all. My OH is blissfully unaware of any of it, meanwhile I'm POAS 3x a day lately just for something to do and feel productive whilst I wait for the very likely BFN and then repeat the process all over. It's actually the most depressing thing ever haha which hopefully eventually gives you the greatest and happiest thing ever.

@Blondeandbroody I know the feeling. Feel like each month should get easier but it really doesn't. If anything the more months that go by the more I get irritated because I don't know what else to do.

@mellymoo86 @CiaraJ01 haha I think so I reckon we're trying to not care so we don't actually care when/if we get BFN but let's face it, we will care 😂😭😖 it's the worst!!! So many people in this world have kids and don't want to or frankly don't deserve to and here's us lovely bunch all trying our hardest and getting nowhere. I'm saying this in my first ever cycle so I'm not really one to talk, but I still feel the struggle already!

Are we all trying to fool ourselves by thinking it's not going to happen and still getting a bit down when we see the BFN lol @CiaraJ01 @Blondeandbroody All this ttc sucks! Bleh!

@PrettyGirl5545 what will that do x

@nt1992 dw darling try drinking a lime juice

We're pretty much in the same boat @CiaraJ01

I'll test closer to when AF due Wednesday but convinced myself I'm not pregnant this cycle so I feel like I'll be okay about AF when/if she arrives x

At least we can all enjoy Christmas and know 2020 is our year!! I'll possibly test Tuesday while waiting for AF on Wednesday-ish. Very slight dull aches this afternoon that may be a sign of her arrival. I think I convinced myself already it wasnt to be so I'm not too upset, but will still test if she hasnt arrived by then.

@PrettyGirl5545 dont beat yourself up about it. Just try create the mood and enjoy it rather than focusing on the TTC bit. Enjoy some Christmas festivities and throw around some mistletoe 😂

I think I'm out🙄 I'm major crabbit just done a Superdrug own brand test BFN! So I'm expecting AF anytime now

@PrettyGirl5545 I'm good thanks hun. I am 3/4DPO today so still early. Just counting down to Christmas now. Planning to have a lazy build up to it 😊

Didn't test lol

BFN on FRER today, 11dpo according to Ovia only as didn't tear and AF due Wednesday.

Not looking good but I think I'll be okay with it because my AF will bring me clarity of my cycle after being on the pill for so long.

Just going to enjoy Christmas and then do everything I can to give us the best shot next cycle!

@mellymoo86 how are you dear? And how many dpo are u n? Was inactive during AF and I have lost all your data😂