The stragglers at the end of the March bus are still hoping the Penis Dragons worked their spermy magic on our baby boxes

[katecupoftea]

6 days to go!

Haha yes she always does!! I wasn't too hopeful for this month as we both had a sickness bug right around middle of cycle which put us out of action for a bit. I'm going on holiday next week so that will cheer me up and I suppose ok the positive I would be able to drink with the others!!

Hi Girls,

I'm still here too. Got visitors but trying to keep up when I get the chance.

Hugs for those of you AF got, those of us with long cycles at least have another cycle to try and work out how long dtd has to continue. Trying to look on the bright side

Still in limbo here, no symptoms or AF

When are u expecting af fingers?

Dear God this is not a good day! First Phineas the fish passes away and then I had to go pick ds up from nursery as he was sick everywhere

No idea I am currently CD 52 and no signs of anything.

Currently POAS on a Tuesday but the past 2 weeks have been negative

Insufficient doing of the deed would mean that if ovulation has happened we've missed it. Crotchwatching in the hope that my body will give me an ovulation sign, or failing that AF so we can just try again

Feel for you! I thought day 31 was bad enough!!

Hi all

Wishing hard for a BFP for one of us to end this month on a high.

I've still bad tummy cramps so think AF might be on her way. If no AF by Sunday I'll test but the way I'm feeling think it might be here tomorrow morning.

I'm now thinking about next month and what to do differently but I can't think of anything else we can do. I feel like we threw everything at it this month - DtD loads more than we normally can manage to do what with working patterns, did opks, used friendly lube, drank grapefruit juice - what else can I possibly throw at it? It's so draining why the frig can't we all just fall pregnant when we want to???

I know, it's just not fair!!

Just caught up on Facebook and whilst I've been away three more friends have announced they're pg.

Whilst I'm happy for them there is a part of me that is so envious and I feel a bit tearful. Which makes me feel like a bad person and in turn makes me feel worse.

Don't feel bad! Your bound to feel those feelings when you want something so bad!! Don't beat yourself up about it.

Just got back from the GP, my blood test test results are all perfectly normal yey!

So my weirdo alternating 17/27 day cycles are also... Normal .

At least I know I'm definitely ovulating on my longer cycles. Might just mean I'm only in every other cycle, I'll see if AF turns up in 10 days or 20. Bloody ridiculous body.

Ah well, if this is a long cycle then I'm due to ov on Tuesday, so after a three week drought due to being ill and gross at least DHs sperm will be top notch although we're babysitting DNiece so don't rate my chances of a Christmas baby

I feel your pain Fingers! I'm on cd 37! Never had a cycle this long! Persistent bfns. Had some ewcm yesterday but that's it. Did an OPK today and forgot to bloody look at it. I'd quite like AF to just turn up!

Oh and Retro, glad ur tests are ok!!

Glad you have got your news, Retro. Funny you should mention possibly ovulating every other cycle: when I came off BC last November, my first cycle in December had horrendous ovulation pains on my right side. Come Jan, ovulation on left side as I feel sharp twinges but not quite so bad. So I thought ovulation alternates ovaries each cycle.

This is where it gets odd-have had left side ovulation pains last cycle and currently right now. Thats three cycles with left ovary pains. Kind of thinking there is something wrong with my right ovary and it has given up the ghost! Wonder if that is similar with you?

Don't worry kitty, there's nothing wrong with you! The ovary with the most mature follicles is the one that will release the egg, and that won't necessarily be alternating. Don't panic!

Linda I know you posted it early this morning but I have that exact same brand of ICs and they ALWAYS do horrible hope-lifting evaps for me. And they come pretty quickly too! Bastard sticks.

In other cupoftea news, af due tomorrow and expecting her arrival. Planned the evening drinking and everything.

What would I do without you, English

Boots own brand brand are also Bastard Sticks - tried them before and useless. Maybe that should be a new phrase; "being hit with the bastard stick" (or is that something else entirely )

Lol Kitty. "The Bastard Sticks are up to their old tricks again."

Sorry to hear that Nordic

Good news about your bloods Retro even if its a bit confusing still!

Still no AF and symptoms have disappeared too so no idea what's going on. BFN on an ic again today so I'm still in for now at least. We need some more BFPs, there's been a floury of people dropping like flies today! If my cycle is the same as last month I've another week to wait!

there's been a floury of people dropping like flies today

I know I don't like reading them - I so want everyone on here (and April thread) to get their BFPs. Updating the stats just seems too depressing at the moment!

Oh yes forgot to say a woohoo to Retro for having good results on the blood test!

Ohhhh straggling at the end of the bus with no good news, it's February all over again!

Thanks all it feels like a baby step on the way.

Back to temping like a crazy person next cycle so I can figure out what's going on.

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

Fingers crossed to those still in the game! I'm crotch watching like a mad woman!!

Well I'm out.

Cramping and spotting like crazy so only a matter of hours before AF kicks in.

I'm wondering whether I should take a break from the buses as I think as I'm starting to feel very overwhelmed and utterly miserable by this whole ttc process. I don't normally do regrets but I regret so much that we didn't start trying earlier and didn't have a break after our last attempt. I really do. I'm starting to resent DH as it was he who insisted on waiting even though that's not fair. I feel like time is running out and it's breaking my heart. I want a child more than anything - I'd give up my career, house, holidays -everything to have a baby.

Good luck to all. I hope there are more bfps to come on the march bus. If I do join the April bus I hope you all aren't there because that will mean you've got your bfps!!xxx

I hear you, genni-everything you have written has crossed my mind too, so you are not alone. I'm 33 and have thought why didn't I try earlier etc. etc. I get through those waves of feelings by remembering that conceiving would not have been a joyful event if either one of us had not been on board with it. I am where I am and nothing can change it. I feel less alone, by staying on these buses as there are lots of us in the same position.

Do whatever you feel is right for you-but do take care of yourself mind and body. Talk this all through with your DH and also consider how to pamper yourself. Have you considered Reflexology? It will relax you but is also good for fertility.