The July BFP bus PART 2 - All aboard the lucky magical number 7

[gillywillywoo]

The first bus is almost full up so lets all transfer on to this new shiny bus!!

The sun is out, the sky is blue, the birds are singing their songs... Now lets get some BFPs!

[gillywillywoo]

Oh writer!
Your grandparents sound like stupid old fuddyduddys, sorry!

I know a few people with epilepsy and they all have children and they are doing fine.

You'll be a great mum!

[FoxMulder]

You know, Linda, I've oft wondered the same thing (about keeping FMU to test later) I think I read on one test once that it should be 'fresh' but I've never seen another mention.

Winter you grandparents sound nuts.

[FoxMulder]

oops, I meant to write writer but it came out wrong

[Writerwannabe83]

Thanks everyone,

My dad isn't too excited about the thought either but at least he keeps his opinions to himself. I can see it in his eyes though that he doesn't approve.

However, I have got so many excited friends and family around me, and now supportive MumsNetters that I'm just focusing on the positivity.

Between my health problems (epilepsy and heart) and a lost Mirena Coil it has taken me about 10 months to get to the point of being told, "Yes, you are ok to try and have a baby" and now that the time is here it feels so, so surreal!!

I want the whole thing to be about excitement and happiness!!

I'm avoiding the grandparents!!!

If I do get pregnant I won't tell them until after the birth

[ChubbyKitty]

Oh good lord. That's crazy. Surely there's lots of women with epilepsy who have babies?

[Writerwannabe83]

There are - and ones that are in far worse situations than I am.

I have been seizure free for over 7 years, I'm on the safest anti-seizure drug for pregnancy and I take a very safe dose of it.

I'm under an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse and when I do get pregnant I will be under an obstetrician that deals with women with epilepsy.

So I'm pretty much covered from all angles.

I don't know why they can't just be happy for us.
If I do get pregnant there will be negativity from the moment I tell them. I'm already dreading it!!!

[Dumdeedumdeedum]

Writer my BFF is epileptic (and a special rare kind to boot) and had a happy healthy baby boy 9 months ago. They have decided to stick at 1 DC because of the risks and are happy with that. Her only problem was that breast feeding was making her fit, but her stupid HV and MW wouldn't support her in switching to formula...still makes me angry thinking about it. It is perfectly possible with the right health care.

[Writerwannabe83]

Brilliant news for your friend!!!!!

My epilepsy Nurse has warned me about breast feeding and how it can induce seizures just because the mother gets exhausted - which is a big trigger for seizures.

I am very pro-breast feeding but she has advised that if I do struggle to cope with it then I should try to express so DH can feed baby whilst I get some sleep. however, I know expressing can be a very hard task in itself so if I feel that formula is my only option in order to stay healthy myself then so be it.

Me and my hubby are also going along the lines of, "If we get one happy healthy baby then we'll stop at one" because we know it isn't going to be an easy journey. I have been warned that pregnancy may cause my epilepsy to return which would mean I'd lose my licence...which would be bad enough, but my job is dependent on my licence. So I'm taking a big risk but I am more than happy to do it for the sake of a baby.

I have also stopped taking my Beta-Blockers too in order to completely minimise any risks to the baby - I don't think my GP/Cardiac Nurse is in agreement but it is my choice at the end of the day.

I just so desperately want a baby which is why I can't cope with hearing negativity all the time

[LoveWine]

Hi all and congrats to those with BFPs this month! Could you add me to the list please, Id love to share in the excitement and (hopefully) good news! Lots of good luck to everyone!

LoveWine TTC #1, cycle 4, BFP due July 16

[LittleMachine]

I'm on the edge of my seat here waiting for Linda!

[DisneyDiva87]

I'm very pro breastfeeding as well and hope to BF my kids if I can (sorry this is kinda going off topic) but I think it's a real shame that people now seem to look down on women who use formula, whether it's through choice or through circumstances that prevented BF. One of my pals was really ill after giving birth and by the time her health would have allowed her to BF she had no milk left. Formula is just as good as breast milk these days, except maybe for the first 2 days where BF provides colostrum but with hygiene standards the way they are that's just a bonus it's not needed.

-rant over-

p.s. Did you POAS londa?

[gillywillywoo]

Passengers on board

BFPs so far
Springbells
Beccadugs
Marie456
LivinItSmall
LittleMachine
Thatssofunny
CaptainCalamari
Charingcrossbun
MummyPig24

9 BFPs!


Awaiting BFPs
dildoos ttc#2, cycle25, bfp 23rd June
Lavenderspink ttc#2, cycle2, bfp 2nd July
Minion ttc#1, cycle4, bfp 2nd
SunshinedreamIng ttc#2, cycle2, bfp 2nd
Monstamio ttc#1, cycle2, bfp 2nd
Redbug ttc#3, cycle4, bfp 4th
SomeDizzyWhore1804 ttc#1, cycle4, bfp 5th
sleepingdragon ttc#1, cycle2, bfp 5th
Somedaysoon74 ttc#1, cycle4, bfp 5th
Ninunina ttc#2, cycle1, bfp 6th
lovelygreen ttc#3, cycle2, bfp 7th
badhairday76 ttc#2, cycle6, bfp 7th
blueamber ttc#, cycle1, bfp 1st week of July
lindamagoo ttc#3, cycle2, bfp 9th
ImaginaryHat ttc#1, cycle3, bfp 9th
Captainmcgraw ttc#2, cycle8, bfp 10th
ChubbyKitty ttc#1, cycle1, bfp 10th
LauraSmurf ttc#2, cycle9, bfp 10th
Pixie001 ttc#1, cycle11, bfp 10th
kittykat01 ttc#?, cycle7, bfp 10th
dprecious ttc#?, cycle?, bfp 11th
JellyBeanDavey ttc#1, cycle1, bfp 12th
Monkette ttc#1, cycle10, bfp 12th
cristabell ttc#1, cycle7, bfp 12th
Seatfor5 ttc#4, cycle3, bfp 12th
Isean ttc#1, cycle4, bfp 13th
ThoraNomiki ttc#2, cycle2, bfp mid month
katxdoll ttc#2,cycle 2, bfp 14th
TeaAndANatter ttc#3, cycle1 post mmc, bfp 14th
FoxMulder ttc#1, cycle1, bfp 15th
SprinTime26 ttc#2, cycle3, 15th july
LoveWine ttc#1, cycle4, bfp 16th
poeia ttc#3, cycle2, bfp 16th
LittleMissPear ttc#1, cycle2, bfp 16th
IWantOneNow ttc#1, cycle12, bfp 17th
panicmechanic ttc#2, cycle8, bfp 17th
impatientlywaiting ttc#1, cycle2, bfp 18th
SkylerRose ttc#1, cycle2, bfp 18th
Luxlisbon82 ttc#3, cycle1, bfp 19th
AliBingo ttc#2, cycle2, bfp 19th
LeeHandy ttc#1, cycle8, bfp 19th
Tea1Sugar ttc#2, cycle1, bfp 21st
Writerwannabe83 ttc#1, cycle1, bfp 21st
gillywillywoo ttc#1, cycle3, bfp 22nd
Dumdeedumdeedum ttc#2, cycle1, bfp 22nd
onelittlepiglet ttc#2, cycle3, bfp 23rd
laptopgirl ttc#2, cycle2, bfp 25th
PainAuxRaisins ttc#3, cycle1, bfp 25th
Vikkijayne2507 ttc#1, cycle2, bfp 27th
Fox82 ttc#1, cycle8, bfp 28th
OdinsServant, ttc#1 cycle5, bfp 28th
BartBaby ttc#2, cycle4, bfp 29th
jellyandcake, ttc#2, cycle2, bfp 31st
Fairypants ttc#3, cycle5, bfp 31st
lj123, ttc appx 2years, 4mc, 1 ectopic, bfp?
C999875 ttc#2, cycle4, bfp?
Hannie1 ttc#?, cycle, bfp?
catanddog ttc#3, cycle2, bfp?
omama ttc#?, cycle?, bfp?
armywag21 ttc#2, cycle6, bfp?
PurpleGeekyGirl ttc#?, cycle?, bfp?

[lindamagoo]

bfn I'm afraid ladies, my body is just taking the piss again, lol, maybe for the best since we decided not to try anymore. I'm ok though, got my two gorgeous boys and I'm more than happy with my life at the moment I'll hang around until af comes and keep popping in to see how you all get on

[lindamagoo]

Dosney have you started an August bus yet? I'll not be leaving til I see a fair few of you getting your bfp's

[LittleMachine]

Ah sorry Linda, I was so sure you were going to get a bfp.

[lindamagoo]

Little I was convinced this time aswell

[gillywillywoo]

Ohhhhh lindddddaaaaaa x

[FoxMulder]

Can't believe that -with the boobs and the nausea! I mean, it seemed obvious!

I did one last night too and BFN. Got no more tests now, wish I did so I could pee on a stick every day! Oh, what jolly fun!

[ThoraNomiki]

Congratulations Mummypig ! I hope your family can try to be happy for you.

Writer- it sounds like your family are just worried about you. Maybe they don't understand that the professionals are looking out for you too.

Sorry Disney and others who've been got by AF. I hope you have better luck next month.

I'm not sure what's going on with my body. The Ov tests keep coming up faint and I haven't managed to do the the same time each day and I keep forgetting to check them after 10 mins. I just wander off and leave them.

I do think I got a positive today. CD26. It was much darker than previous ones.
I've been checking CM and I seem to get all 3 types at once which is confusing. We have been dtd every other day lately, despite the heat!, so hopefully we're doing enough.
If all my cycles are this long I won't have many before I have to stop trying for a while. I'm a bridesmaid for my friends wedding next year and although I (and she) wouldn't mind being pregnant and would hate to be due around the time and potentially miss it.

[DisneyDiva87]

Yup, I started an August bus, it's here www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/1798661-The-August-BFP-bus-all-aboard-the-glorious-number-8

Just me on board so far, it's a lonely little bus just now.

[ThoraNomiki]

Oh I'm sorry Linda. It's not over yet though!

[lindamagoo]

Thanks Thora but I think I would have had atleast a hint of a line by now on the plus side though we can get booked up for a holiday now

[Dumdeedumdeedum]

How many days post ov does implantation take place? I am 6 dpo (plus or minus 1) today, last night I had some funny mild stabby pains just as I was going to sleep. this morning I've had a big gush of watery fluid but no EWCM so i don't think this is ov as I had loads of EWCM last week...what do you think?

[Vikkijayne2507]

Awww rubbish Linda keep on waiting. Writer from a social worker your grandparents are living in the 50s. Im bored of waiting already for ov and still have like a week to wait

[kittykat01]

bfn this morning followed by cramps and some brown staining. thats me out AF will be here within 24hrs in full force. Fingers crossed and legs uncrossed for august lol !