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The August BFP bus - all aboard the glorious number 8!

950 replies

DisneyDiva87 · 09/07/2013 09:43

I'll start off then shall I?

Passengers on board

BFPs so far

waiting for BFP
DisneyDiva87 TTC#1 cycle 3 BFP due 8th August

OP posts:
Pixie001 · 07/08/2013 09:48

Yay nubbet! Another bfp whoop whoop!!
jelly any update on the flo's arrival?
chubby sorry you in so much discomfort. Has it passed a bit this morning?
marie thanks for suggestion, I'll take a look Smile

mama31 · 07/08/2013 09:50

Congrats kitty and nuppet! What wonderful news! I am just getting up to date with everyones journey as I'm pretty new on here but so great to see good news x2 all at once :) hope everyone else is doing ok, I feel for you all especially those who have mc as this must be so difficult. But please stay positive, I will be praying for you all x

ChubbyKitty · 07/08/2013 10:41

Pixie it's stayed the same really. Dr said it should only last 2-4 days, and I'm going away on Friday so fingers crossed.

DisneyDiva87 · 07/08/2013 11:37

Congrats Kitty I've got BFP envy Envy

Now AF is here I'm feeling full of excitement and positivity for this cycle, if only I could transfer it to hubby. I'm off to spread my good thoughts around the September bus

OP posts:
TheBabyFacedAssassin · 07/08/2013 12:18

YAY nubbet another one :)

Pixie I'm feeling generous so I'll throw you over a whole box!

Oh I have a funny moment to share...last night dh and I were getting warmed up to dtd and for some reason I started patting him on the back while he was being amorous as if to congratulate him on his good effort...Even while I was doing it I was like wtf am I doing...so the pair of us started laughing and it took quite a while for things to settle to get going again. Just feel fortunate we can still have a giggle!

Purple I'm 3 days in to a 10 day shagfest and I'm shattered...any tips?!

TheBabyFacedAssassin · 07/08/2013 12:20

Oh Pixie I forgot to add - my name is a nickname that an old friend gave me, we were in a bar one night and for some reason he started calling me this...quite funny really because I'm 5 foot 2, blonde and look like I'm about 12! So hopefully that image will ease your nightmares - I am nothing like one of those movie assassins :)

PurpleGeekyGirl · 07/08/2013 13:18

Assassin good luck!! No tips really other than vary initiation, foreplay and positions!! We tried something new each time so it didn't become stale and also teased each other about needing to during the day. Kept us smiling anyway!

Empriscillavoss · 07/08/2013 13:48

Just had a +opk Grinand the line was really strong! Anyone would think I'd just took a hpt with how excited I am haha partner is in for it later Wink

Monstamio · 07/08/2013 14:09

Hello hello!
Congratulations to all the BFPers! Looks like another lucky bus.
I'd like to join if I may? I've been trying to avoid the buses due to being both obsessive and subsequently very disappointed over the first couple of cycles. But I'm now 2dpo and obsessive anyway, so thought I might as well obsess in company!
Definitely dtd at least a couple of times in the right space this month so here's hoping!
Good luck to all other passengers Smile
My stats are:
Monstamio TTC#1, Cycle 3, BFP due 19th Aug

mama31 · 07/08/2013 14:41

Welcome monstamio! I am new on here too so hope we can support eachother. I will be 11 dpo by Friday 9th aug so think I'm gona do a test fri morn just to see....
Were you on birth control prior to ttc?? Good luck with bfp this month!! :)

Monstamio · 07/08/2013 15:48

Thanks mama31
No birth control so was expecting it to be easy. But ended up with a very weird cycle after the first month which took a while to settle down. Was very late (more than a week) and then had what seemed like 2 periods in under three weeks. I actually wonder whether I caught that first month but it just didn't stick which would explain the weird spotting/clotty period. But who knows - could just have been one of those things.
Seem to be back on track again as of last month though.

Good luck for testing on Friday!

ThreeFromDesire · 07/08/2013 16:09

5bfps very exciting!

I'm all sorted with my latest amazon delivery. Have cb opk thingy, bbt, pre-seed, soft cups to hold it all in, well man conception tablets, extra frolic acid, and 27 pregnancy tests. THIS IS MY CYCLE Grin

Also have a scan and bloods and a holiday booked for this month so good times all round!!

Hi Monsta Smile

PurpleGeekyGirl · 07/08/2013 16:40

Lol three!! Are you sure you have enough of everything Wink

Good luck GrinGrinGrin

Monstamio · 07/08/2013 16:42

Wow Three - now that's what I call a woman on a mission!

Though I have to admit that my Amazon account is now suggesting nothing but fertility stuff every time I login!

One question I've been wondering about as it's come up a few times is around this whole softcups thing. I'm just not sure I get it. I mean... I get the idea that it stops everything coming out Blush but won't it just be seminal fluid and dead/lazy/ill sperm sitting in the bottom of it? I thought all the decent swimmers were supposed to be on their way pretty much from the off?

supercalafraga · 07/08/2013 17:24

wow! you ladies are organised! Shock been trying to just let nature take its course except for the almost compulsive mumsnetting but maybe I need to up my game! Will be interesting to hear how you get on Smile fx

snoozysleeper · 07/08/2013 18:03

Hi ladies, sorry for random question and maybe TMI.... But I just don't understand cervical mucus Confused....
When I came off my implant I had to wait for 55 days for AF but during that time I had lots and lots of CM but now I'm 3/4 dpo and all I've had was a very small amount on cd 11 and 12 and a small amount today... I thought there was meant to be lots?? A little worried this means my 2ww will end badly Sad....,please someone tell me I'm wrong??

jaykay987 · 07/08/2013 18:30

Hi Snoozy. From what I know it more important what TYPE of CM you have, rather than volume.

I have just googled and found this explanation of the different types.

HTH

What Are the Different Types of Cervical Mucus?

There are 3 main types of cervical mucus, however some women may notice more. When you check your cervical mucus you should observe the:

Colour
Consistency
How stretchy it is

Type 1: Just after your period has finished, you will probably detect only a very small amount of cervical mucus or none at all. Your vagina may feel quite dry and any mucus present will not be very stretchy.

Type 2: Slightly further into your menstrual cycle, you should notice a slight increase in the quantity of cervical mucus. It will probably feel a bit sticky in texture and will probably be white or cream in colour. If you stretch it between your index finger and thumb you will find that it breaks very easily.

Type 3: As you approach ovulation, your cervical mucus will become slippery, thin, and stretchy like raw egg white. You should be able to stretch it between your fingers for several inches before breaking.

After ovulation you will find that your cervical mucus will revert to type 2

Dry or Slightly Moist – At this time you are most likely Infertile. This time will start after menses has ended until approximately 4 days later. You will have a dry feeling.

Sticky – At this time you are most likely Infertile. At this time your CM may be sticky for approximately 3 days. It may feel gummy, sticky or crumble when you rub it between your fingers. You will still have a dry feeling.

Creamy – At this time you are most likely Fertile. You may notice a creamy, milky, lotiony, whitish or slightly yellow abundant amount of CM. You will have a wet sensation.

Egg White – At this time you are most likely Very Fertile. This is the most fertile time of the month for women. It usually lasts about 2 days but can be anywhere from 1 to 5 days. This Cervical Mucus will look similar to raw egg whites. It will be slippery and clear or opalescent. It will generally stretch anywhere from 1 to 10 inches. You will feel very wet. It is sometimes easy to mix up egg white CM with seminal fluid or with arousal fluid. To determine, the egg white CM will not dissolve if you place it in a cup of water while seminal fluid or arousal fluid will. The egg white CM will usually form a ball and sink to the bottom. Also, the egg white CM does not dry up quickly whereas the seminal fluid or arousal fluid will dry up quickly when rubbed between your fingers.

Dry, Slightly Moist, or Sticky – At this time you are most likely Infertile. Because of the quick change in hormones after ovulation, you will quickly go from having the egg white CM and wet feeling to being rather dry, slightly moist or sticky.

Egg white cervical mucus
So-called egg white cervical mucus is the most fertile of all CM types because it allows the sperm to swim easily into the cervix. Its consistency is similar to raw egg whites and it can stretch an inch or two without breaking in the middle.

Watery cervical mucus
Watery CM is second best for conception, after egg white CM. It allows sperm to move unhindered into the cervix, but doesn't make the sperm's job quite as easy. When you have watery CM, you may feel as though you've leaked urine in your underwear. Watery CM is clear in color and drips or runs off your fingers.

Creamy cervical mucus
Creamy CM is considered non-fertile because it greatly restricts the movement of sperm. Creamy CM can be a pearly white or creamy yellow. It's thick and feels like lotion when rubbed between the fingers

Sticky cervical mucus
Sticky or tacky CM is the least fertile. It's thick and chunky and feels kind of like paste or like glue from a glue stick, making it hard for sperm to swim through.

snoozysleeper · 07/08/2013 18:45

Thank you so much jaykay that's was really useful, I've seen everyone ( including self Blush) describe the Ewcm but I didn't understand the significance of the different types so thank you again for putting my mind at ease Flowers

Vikkijayne2507 · 07/08/2013 18:48

well If im honest I didn't see much difference in terms of egg white around conception and general creamy cm. it got creamier as I got further past ovulation.

cheesysmile · 07/08/2013 18:58

Congrats Nubbet Flowers

Impatiently - I was 5 wks too, I've been assuming the first day of bleeding to be CD1, which means I'm now on CD16, but thinking based on that it will be a long cycle as no ov signs yet. Also after initial bleeding with clots for one day I then had 4 days of kinda brown barely there blood with the old clot type stuff (sorry TMI) before having period pains and normal period type blood on CD 7-9. So kinda wondering if I'm a week out - anyway guess there's nothing I can do, just wait (and DTD alot!).

Snoozy - I wouldn't worry too much about CM, I think everyone has different amounts. I think its probably difficult on your first proper cycle after implant to know what's normal for you yet. Great explanation from JayKay though - such an educational bus! Smile

Also Wow Three, very organised!

cheesysmile · 07/08/2013 19:01

Sorry also hello to Monstamio - I'm new on here too Smile

mama31 · 07/08/2013 19:02

I have judged my ovulation based on this mucus so hope I was right!!!! :/

marie456 · 07/08/2013 19:19

Congratulations bfp'ers!!
Supercala, impatiently and cheesey I really hope this is your month again! And you of course pixie!
I counted cycle day 1 as first say of mc bleeding. I ov'd on day 17 which is when I usually would. The epu said that could happen, or some women ov almost straight away, or for some it could take up to 4 weeks. its awful not knowing what's going on on your body isn't it!
anyway, I'm out as af came today. feeling pretty fed up and cycle 10 means double figures. I'm very happy for all you ladies with bfp's but seeing people get them so easily makes me feel sad so I think it's time to leave the buses and stop making myself feel worse. Hopefully I'll cheer the hell up and will be back soon. Obviously the best option is I get upduffed and go straight to antenatal bus!
if any ladies who have mc live in northwest then do say as there is a research project I have enrolled on that you may be interested in as could potentially be beneficial.
apologies for spelling errors and lack of capital letters, but I'm on my phone and the app is being weird.

cheesysmile · 07/08/2013 19:27

Thanks marie, really sorry AF got you this month Flowers I hope you feel better about things again soon. Despite the mc I've only really just started on this ttc journey and I can only imagine how hard it is when you've been trying for a long time. Be kind to yourself.

snoozysleeper · 07/08/2013 20:09

vicky , cheesy thank you for your help also Smile getting my head round this first cycle is so tricky especially when I've spent years without period because of implant and before that I never cared to notice ....

supercala , impatiently , cheesy and pixie I also second hoping this month is your month too!!

mama I'm sure you've worked your ovulation out about right so don't worry...

marie I'm sorry to hear your news and that you're feeling fragile Sad I think you're right to take time out to focus on yourself and best of luck for you Flowers