May Bus

@Noble89 This is the first month my cycle has felt normal so not very long at all. Last time happened so quickly I think I have unrealistic expectations!

Hi ladies!

@SmileyT omg I know. It'll be the longest week of the month for sure!

@Crash1d end of next week to test for me! Fingers crossed for the best birthday present ever!

@Ltay2 sorry to hear AF arrived but LOVE the period gifts to self. Definitely getting on that if this isn't my month!

@Excitablemuch sorry about AF! But maybe you'll be right on time for a special 38th birthday arrival! How long have you been TTC? They say up to a year is totally normal so don't be discouraged.

@EllieJai44 welcome! We're within a few days of each other. I'm 3DPO. Are you going to test early or wait till AF? Sorry about your loss. A lot of us have been there and it sucks. Fingers crossed this is your month for a sticky bean 😊

@notyetamumbuttrying welcome lovely! I'm 3DPO and AF due the 18th/19th. Fingers crossed this is your month!

@beautifuldream were cycle buddies! I'm 3DPO today too 😊. When are you planning to test? Sorry about your CP and I totally get wanting to try again asap. I had a molar pregnancy and was forced to wait 6 months after my miscarriage as there's a cancer risk and the waiting was torture all.i wanted to do was try again. I'm also obsessed with forums and YouTube videos. Frankly there's a lot of waiting around while TTC and I find watching those things keeps me positive and excited about the future.

I'm 3DPO and just a bit off colour. It's cycle 1 after being discharged from my molar pregnancy and frankly it's not going that we'll! I got a UTI right around ovulation (powered through and DTD anyway 😂) and now I've got weird little crampy pains in my abdomen. A bit like the threat of a period pain but more uncomfortable than painful. It's far too early to be anything pregnancy related and the antibiotics cleared up my UTI so frankly I've no idea what is up with my body but it just seems off

@Crash1d I've been trying to think that way today too.

The TWW goes so slow and then suddenly a whole cycle has passed! Weird times!

Think if I was at work I would be better - too much time to think on my hands and not keep busy. I'm a teacher so in today but only in once a week at the mo.

Hi All -
I’m also on the May bus.... i’m 3DPO, cycle number #2 TTC straight after Cycle#1 which was a CP! I am turning 30 in June.
I’ve loved following this thread and listening to all your stories. It’s nice not to feel alone with all this, My DH just thinks im crazy with the amount of YouTubing and Forums I like to look at. But what can I say - I find comfort in all of this.
I was a little torn with the idea of TTC the cycle right after CP especially since my doctor suggested I give it “3 months” to let my body recalibrate. But I read sooo many positive stories about women falling pregnant instantly after CP i though if me and my partner and emotionally up for it then why wait?

@Ltay2 @Excitablemuch Sorry to hear AF arrived this morning, but much better than being late. Lots of baby dust for next 💕

@KateColx Hahaha ask away il be as much help as I can, mines comes today & it's sad I'm actually excited to see it it's like a whole new experience 🙈

@SmileyT That is definitely what I've done psychologically tricked myself, but it's worked 😂

Well I'm due AF today girls, I know shes on her way & it's not unusual for me to start halfway through the day or later tonight, I just wish she would hurry up. I really hope not away be few days late cause AF pains have teased me for like a week now on & off 😭

Hello! Can I join the May bus too!
5dpo due af 17th May. First time trying and on month 8. I ovulate early cd10 so think that's the cause of my lack of success so far. Have vitrex to start soon to see if that lengthens my follicular phase.

Hopping on the May bus 😊 I’m a few days away from ovulation. AF due 25th May, anyone else testing nearer the end of the month?

@DKDK123 Yeah exactly! My Fitbit is going to be a way of tracking my heart rate mainly which helps with ovulation tracking so it's a bonus ☺️ I'm definitely going to keep up with AF presents a long the way although not quite as expensive next time maybe £20 limit 😂

@Ltay2 and @Excitablemuch sorry to hear AF has arrived for you both 🙁 I love the idea of an AF present, you can look on your fitbit as another way of helping you to conceive if you're walking more you're getting fitter and healthier which can only be a good thing! And I like your thinking of AF in terms of the start of a new cycle is a good way to take the edge off the disappointment. Still sucks tho so take the day to eat chocolate buy yourself an AF present and start the countdown to trying again.

Hi guys! 👋

6dpo today, first cycle trying after mmc in Feb, since August 2019 we have had 3 miscarriages, also have a 14 month old so trying for second baby.

No idea when I'll test, I'm fed up of waiting, time is dragging by! 🤦‍♀️

Hope you guys get your BFPs and for those who have already gotten AF, good luck for next month!!

@SmileyT thank you, that makes a little more sense :) also re your previous post we all psychologically trick ourselves on this wonderful amazing frustrating sex riddled journey in one way or another haha x

@Ltay2 sorry to hear that. Enjoy the Fitbit though

@Excitablemuch fingers crossed for you!

This is definitely AF. Ah well onto the June bus for me. Was wishful thinking first month. All stocked up with OPKs - cheap and clear blue and going to hit the SMEP train! Trying not to think drastic irrational thoughts about secondary infertility! Wanted to get this done before 38th birthday in February and it is still in sight. Just!!!

@Ltay2 sorry to hear AF has arrived 😔 love the idea of AF gifts though haha, might look into that one myself! Like you said, at least it's all on time and you can crack on trying again! Pretty sure I'll be with you tomorrow too. X

AF arrived in the early hours this morning as predicted. Just glad she's arrived on time and not late so I can get on with the next cycle asap. Going to treat myself to a fitbit as an 'AF present' (any excuse!) so I can track HR and sleep next cycle as well as all the other things 🙈

@Crash1d ah how lovely it'd be for you to get a BFP in time for your birthday 💛 fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻✨

I've tested again this morning and still BFN with AF due tomorrow, also woken up with some light cramping feelings so I feel like I'm out for May. I'm going to get my CB ovulation kit ordered today to make me feel better 😂 @KRK05 prepare yourself for questions 😂

Happy last working day before bank holiday 💃🏼

@carsmith I don't think you officially get a drop in lh before ovulation probably more to do with wee concentration. Mine tends to vary throughout the month but when I got my peak it was obvious. I don't think you need to worry too much about the pattern outside of that unless you don't get a peak or you get multiple peaks xx

Fingers crossed you get the best birthday surprise @Crash1d how are you feeling?

@KRK05 haha I joined a May bus before my AF started last month aswell 🙈 I think it made me feel like I wasn't coming to an end if my period arrived but more like this whole thing is a journey - basically psychologically tricking myself into being okay 😂

@carsmith I'm sorry I have no answer to your question as I have never used OPKs but hopefully u can get your answer from somebody else on this thread. Just keep at it I do see some other ladies going up & down before they get there peak 🤞🏻 dont be silly apologising to come write a post about yourself, it's what the threads for supporting each other through TTC I'm sure I've asked about 50 questions already haha, hope your doing well & finally get a peak OPK 😊

@SmileyT I'm so excited to see some BFPs on this thread, I wonder who will be the first 🤗 I'm that positive I'm not one of them I'm on the June bus 😂😂

@Crash1d Hope your doing good & get your BFP in time for your birthday 🙏🏼💕 I'm due AF tomorrow already have tested & BFN so il only be testing again if AF is really late as I'm convinced this is not my month!

@Richmonder definitely keep hoping for the best it's the only thing that keeps up sane if AF does arrive. I also cried last AF, it's totally okay but just remember AF is the start of a new cycle so if it does arrive (hopefully not) then it is a fresh start. Yeah the lines can actually make it more confusing so probs best not to throw that into the mix xx

@Noble89 I'm very excited for you testing only a week to wait xx

Good luck to all the ladies that have AF due this week, would absolutely love to see some surprise BFPs this weekend ❤️

Hi quick LH question - can you get a non existent line sometimes almost like a drop before you ovulate? So so so sorry if this question has been asked before. Really new to measuring LH. Have been doing for a few days and always had 2 lines (one being faint) and today the second line was barely visible :( I'm CD 15 so not expecting to ovulate for another 5 days.

I absolutely promise I will catch up on all posts tomorrow. I've been the crappiest member on here thanks to work and I'm so sorry my post is about me!! I really hope you're all doing great xxx

@KRK05 Haha I can try 😉 usually quite good at reading them, you'll get the hang of it quickly I think! I know very strange with no AF pains. I am usually quite regular, especially with the app predictions I can't remember a time when it was out, or if it was then it was only by a day so we shall see! 🤞🏼

@Ltay2 Thankyou, il need u to keep me right when the time comes 👀😂 sounds promising no AF pains especially as u normally do the day before. Are u like clockwork or could maybe be a late? Got everything crossed doesnt appear tomorrow for u 🤞🏻

@KateColx Ahh so excited for Friday for u 🥰 sooo true it totally plays with your head so u end up POAS every day 🙈 it seems to be going well, after tomorrow il have everything I need & I've been reading loads about it, plus all the posts on here so I think I have a good idea what I'm doing (will probably be full of 100 questions at the time though to double check 😂) think itl keep me busy doing my OPKs & charts etc, cause this month I've done nothing except google every little thing 🤷🏼‍♀️

@KRK05 thanks lovely! Haha exactly, I'll be taking them on the hour tomorrow 🤣 yeah I'm always like clockwork, so Friday will tell 🤗🙈 ah I know thays half the problem I think, there are so so many threads with people getting early results and it makes you think you're out of luck even though so many people don't find out until AF is late.

How's all of your prep going for the next try? Have you got plenty to get your head round? X