July <3

Awww @DuchessofSuffolk thats rotten. So sorry! but the leftovers sounds much better. Mine also feels imminent, expecting it any second and keep going to bathroom to knicker check. On to another cycle it is…. I think I need a holiday?? I am trying to shift too not preventing as opposed to trying in terms of mentality, definitely easier said than done.

Period came today, just before lunch break. Then opened my sandwiches to find the bread had gone mouldy. It wasn’t when I made them the night before! Cried. Colleague gave me half of her leftovers from her dinner last night - which was actually amazing because she is a banging cook!

I’m due Wednesday too. No nothing as of yet. I will probably be Turkey awakened by it at 3am.

Wow you have such strong reactions to your hormones @CAGH03 it must be the progesterone increasing your body temp?

@DuchessofSuffolk 😂😂 definitely. How long have you got to wait?

My AF is due Friday but I start spotting a couple of days before usually so I’ll know by Wednesday what’s going on! Not long to go to put me out of my misery. I have pre-AF cramps so just feeling the same as usual

@Vic231 nope! No signs of AF and someone said I had lost weight earlier - which if I was pregnant would not be happening 😂😂

@Vic231 such a beautiful line ❤️

I'm on to the next cycle with AF making her appearance this morning. I'm keen to get wine but fancy a real coffee first 😅

Thank you everyone ♥️ I had a super busy weekend so just catching up now! I also did a test this morning, 4 days later (roughly 18DPO) and really pleased with the line 🤩

@LeopardLover I can tell I have mood swings 😂 but generally feeling good. Tired and can feel sick if I don't eat enough or get too hungry. How are you doing? I hope your sickness eases off a bit soon!

@justanothermummma new job news is fantastic!! Congratulations 🥳

@DuchessofSuffolk Autumn is my favourite too 🍁 any signs of AF? Sounds like you have a nice BH planned to keep yourself busy!

@CAGH03 this all sounds promising? 🤞🏼 for you!

@Bubblesandtroubles so sorry AF arrived 😔 and what a rubbish time for it to come as well! I guess a small silver lining is that it was on the way home 💜 are you ready to try again or will you take a break? Sending lots of positive vibes your way!

@Favofit I'm so sorry its not your month lovely. How rubbish, especially when it would have been your husbands birthday. Hopefully when AF arrives you will feel a bit better and ready for the next cycle. I have everything crossed for you 💜

Sorry if I've missed anyone - it was quite a bit to catch up on 😂

@Favofit so wild! Spent a small fortune on tests (all negative) but at least I know now for sure. New job offers a 'generous maternity package' apparently. I've only ever got statutory with DDs so I'm happy to wait things out as long as needed to get the best possible start! 😂

Thanks @LeopardLover Have googled and will be hopefully be taking a trip to Holland & Barrett!
Tonight though is wine time...
Hope all is well @Vic231 Xx

@LeopardLover based on my calculations AF is not due until Tuesday but thought it could have been a lovely birthday present for OH. A tiny part of me is still hoping but I used Boots early detection so I'm probably out this month.

@justanothermummma that's wild what our bodies get up to sometimes

@LeopardLover I'll time it best I can! 😂

@Bubblesandtroubles thank you lovely, glad the stress of job hunting is over, it's awful!

@Favofit longest wait I've had, I presume it's due to the injection and my hormones being haywire?!

@Bubblesandtroubles Oh bless you. I'll be 38 when I have this little one all being well! I know age can freak us out sometimes but plenty of women have healthy babies well into their 40s. Good idea to talk through your thoughts with your husband and see where you land.

Ooooh! So 12 days is totally fine, but I'd recommend looking into Agnus Castus - a lot of women on Mumsnet rave about it! X

That's such a long wait, I don't know how you held it together. Congratulations on the job that's brilliant news 🥳

@LeopardLover thanks for your words too. If I'd been pregnant this month the due date would actually have been my birthday- due to previous birth I wouldn't have gone to term. So psychologically I felt that was a bit of a deadline to have my 2nd whilst still 37. I think I've put an unnecessary amount of significance and pressure on that date.
Will have a chat with my husband tonight and see where he's at too but I don't think I'm ready to give up yet.
I think I had a 26 day cycle again this month and so only 11 or 12 day LP. I think that might be what the problem is? Anyone got any tips of any extra measures I can throw in the mix to improve our chances- hit me with them..! Xx

Yeah I love wine! And actually I have 2/3 bbq garden parties over the bank holiday weekend so it’s no big deal if I’m not cos then I can enjoy wine.

I hope everyone is alright. I’m getting excited for the end of summer. Autumn is my fave season

@justanothermummma amazing news on the job! Well done you! Enjoy the rest of the summer and then get back to TTC in the autumn 💕.
Thanks @CAGH03 it so good to have people understand what you're feeling- especially when it's such a mix of emotions at times. Not sharing this with anyone in real life (other than my husband!) So good to be able to offload here.
I hope everyone else is doing well. Xx

@Vic231 How are you feeling? 🥰

@Favofit @Bubblesandtroubles So sorry about the BFN / AF 😔 It's so disappointing 😭 hopefully you can have some wine and take some time out away from the pressure of TTC. Bubbles, you don't need to make a decision yet. Just sit on it for a while or maybe take some time out like @CAGH03 said.

@CAGH03 When is AF due? Cramping isn't always a bad thing!

@justanothermummma YES you've got another job already! Hurrah 😍 you definitely have time to squeeze in some TTC towards the end of the year if you want to time it for mat pay 👏

@DuchessofSuffolk Fingers crossed for you! And enjoy that wine while you can 😉

Just realised my period is due in 3 days. No signs of anything 🤷🏻‍♀️ oh well. Also had quite a bit of wine recently so not to worry

of unemployment* that should say! X

11 days late, AF has arrived!

That was my longest wait yet, at least with my current situ it was a wanted AF.

I got offered a job on Friday, just over two weeks of employment and I'm going to get back to work, eek! Should start in September, to say I'm relieved is an UNDERSTATEMENT.

Maybe we can TTC in 2023 after all x