May 2021 TTC Bus :-) Thread 2

I'm a bit surprised by the results of the CB advanced OPKs. I got my first flashing smiley yesterday at 12DPO, didn't test yesterday afternoon but then got a static smiley today. I was expecting a few days of flashing for some reason and it's unusual for me to get a positive before 13DPO.

Luckily we DTD last night, so hopefully if we do the next 3 days we're covered...

Good to see you @Gummybear17, I think taking a break at times is really healthy. Can only imagine that BFN came with a whole truck of emotions.

@Willow1982 there’s also a fb group called “Geriatric Mums” (terrible term for women over 35, but the women who runs it is just taking the mick with it) which is great for all the advice for older women. xx

@Gummybear17 welcome baby. I’m sorry things have been tough for you. xx

@Willow1982 sorry to hear that! Onwards to the June bus. My cycle was longer after I got the first dose so I’m expecting the same this month too. I’m not hopeful for June really, but glad to get it! Thank you. I started doing yoga during the first lockdown, it’s so good for my head. I do yoga with Adriene, love her! What do you do? xx

@AllyCat31 I’ve seen stuff about periods being late/early/heavy with the vaccine so try not to stress this cycle! Obviously women reporting these things were largely ignored to start with.

@Gummybear17 I've been thinking of you my cycle buddy, I had to take some time away from everything for a bit too. Be gentle with yourself, pregnancy loss is really rough and just so gutting 😞 I've been feeling really angry the last few days as it feels so unfair!
There's a podcast I've found helpful, The Worst Girl Gang Ever, they also have a FB group which seems really supportive. Sending you lots of hugs xx

Hi everyone. So I had my Pfizer vaccine this afternoon and feel okay but my LH was starting to go up this morning and had doubled by lunch time which normally means my peak is later the same day or the next morning and I just tested again and it’s gone back down to zero! So weird. Anyone else had the same thing when they have had a dose? Wondering it I’ll still ovulate in the next few days or if it’ll be delayed while my body deals with the vaccine.

@Twochews78 *good luck for yours, not got yours!!

Stand down ladies she arrived today, so save me a seat on the June bus!!
Thanks @Twochews78, I feel fine after the vaccine, my arm was so achy and still a bit now, but I’m all good apart from that, good luck got yours, interesting about the vitamins I might read up on them, and the yoga, as I do normal yoga too! hope your having a good bank holiday xx
Thanks @Fiep, I hope you had a great birthday, it’s only the last few months Iv tracked so I guess I don’t know exactly what my cycles have always been, perhaps I’m a 30 day cycle person?!
I’m looking at this 31 day cycle as a positive as it’s not too short or too long!! On to June we go!!xx
Welcome back @Gummybear17 be kind to yourself, we are all here for you xx

Hugs gummybear there are lots of emotions.
Congrats to those who have pregnancies and I’m sorry to read a number are out or it didn’t last. It’s a journey! I keep recalculating due date for if next month works out... I’m Opk twice most days at the moment as I don’t want to miss a positive to help me know what my cycle is doing, fingers crossed see something this month!

@Gummybear17 that sounds really tough. Sending a bank holiday hug. Sometimes it’s good to let the emotions out and honestly acknowledge how we feel, well done for having the strength to do that x

Hello
Ladies sending some bank holiday love ! I decided to take a little break from Mumsnet for a little bit whilst I was still coming to terms with my miscarriage. I thought I would be ok and just kept working through it until my other half tried to have sex and I broke down in tears ! I feel better now and just waiting for AF to kick start things off again. I finally got a BFN today ( bittersweet I guess) I never thought I would be happy to see that stark white test.
@dunkedbiscuit I was really sorry to hear your news . Maybe we will be cycle buddies again .
We have got this !!!

@Fiep hope you had a lovely birthday!

@Willow1982 I took a FRER the other day and was so disappointed as it was BFN. However not discounting myself til I get AF. I read some women don't get it until after their period!

I've been so unwell the last few days. Hot sweats/ fever, sore throat, headache, nausea. Does anyone get this before their period? I have only had 4 periods since January so still learning about PMS!

@Fiep It’s hard for men to understand but for women, a regular, predictable cycle is reassuring. Even when not ttc, it’s reassuring to see you’d body ticking along. Just like good sleep cycles, a good appetite, regular vowel movements.

I hope you enjoyed the drinks! I was 1dpo on my birthday and thought “sod it, I’m drinking”. I had Prosecco, got very dizzy and it felt great

@Willow1982 I’m sorry; it’s so demoralising with the FRERs when they’re so white. You’re not out til AF arrives though. My cycles have been all over the place too which is stressful in itself! I tried to explain the DH that being able to know your cycles really helps you feel more in control and that having unpredictable cycles is therefore anxiety inducing but I think he found this weird!

@Willow1982 you just never know! You’re still not out. I’m hoping the best for you! How did you feel after your vaccine? I get mine on Wednesday, my 43 birthday of all days! I’ve bought some vitamins called Ubiquinol as I’ve heard that they can help with egg quality which can be an issue for older women. They weren’t cheap but I think we’ll stop trying at the end of this year so I kinda need to throw what I can at it now as I wouldn’t go down the ivf route etc. I’m considering so fertility reflexology too which I’ve heard is good and I’ve been doing some fertility yoga from YouTube. xx

Sorry that should read guess they “arnt” all 28/29 days xx

@Twochews78 I am almost certain I’m just having a slightly longer cycle this month, have been taking tests since Thursday all BFN, even my frer arrived yesterday and they are white as a sheet, so sure one of those would have picked something up at this stage, zero symptoms, still just waiting for AF to arrive!! Again still learning about my cycles, guess they are all 28/29 days like I thought!! How are you xx

@Willow1982 how you getting on? xx

Happy Birthday @Fiep, I like your thinking there, hope your enjoying your day xx

3dpo and decided it’s definitely okay to drink Pina Coladas and Prosecco on my birthday date (friend is babysitting!)
I figured it’s too early for it to matter, even if I were to be pregnant...

@Sam8582 yes, I take the test then it bluetooth's onto my phone. Not totally sure it's worth the £38 it cost but I was a bit taken in by the "proven to double your chances" advertising!

@Fiep happy Birthday!

Very good way to look at it, total escapism at this end too. xx

Happy Birthday @Fiep ! I think what you said makes a lot of sense, I hope it helps you x

@Sophiederuges oh man your mum is patient! I do sometimes think our generation is a bit less good at just accepting things. What do you reckon?