Deck the halls, wrap the presents, buy the food - Christmas is coming and the December bus is hitting the road with treats galore! (Thread 3)

[MaGratgarlik1983]

New bus ladies!

Yep i used clearblue digital. Literally 30 seconds after i posted that my mum rang to say my sister is 6 weeks pregnant. I think I'll wait a while before testing again, don't think i could handle a BFN right now!

Hope you get out of limbo land soon boobear. Hopefully you and sis can be bump buddies!

Fingers crossed for you genni with your new symptoms! I'm still clinging on to the gross tasting tap water symptom! Spotting has returned this morning for me :-( feeling very af-y in general. Looking back at my app I could have ovd the day before so I could start tomorrow instead of Friday anyway...

Couldn't sleep last night either... Far too many thoughts in my head about my first Xmas dinner hosting and then treatment in the new year.... Urgh knackered today and I'm working a 10hour shift til 6pm...

Blue I feel the same and I'm sure lots of others do too. Sending I thought it would happen by Xmas too. Just got to keep positive that it WILL happen.

Victoria I feel the same pre AF like today. I'm pretty sure sadly it's tough but hoping Xmas will take my mind off it. We are hosting too, but a last minute host my mother has taken ill so it's all quite chaotic at the moment- which probably isn't helping TTC either! That's life though eh. I hope your shift passes quickly!!

Spinning sadly my chart ain't good today after a temp rise yesterday it's dropped not happy!!! Think I'm out. How are you!?

Ninja yep feel rotten today hardly slept! What About you?

Heres my chart ladies...

Sparkly, my chart looks like yours with the tiny rise around ov time. I'm hoping I see a better rise tomorrow. I'm sure I've ov'd! Hope af stays away for you despite the dip.

Victoria, keeping fx for you as well.

Boo, how frustrating, hope you're out of limbo land soon, preferably with a bfp.

MrsE, if you're still lurking how are you? Miss you here. Hope you're feeling a bit better.

spinning doesn't the temp dpi kinda guarantee I'm not pg though?!
I think even it you had a tiny rise it's enough if the next three temps are higher too! Fingers crossed for you!!

Hello all. My stats say BFP due on the 16th but I ovulated a week late on cd20 so won't be enough dpo for a reliable test till Saturday (cd 33). Did an IC this morning anyway, BFN but am clinging on to fact that could be a false negative as just tested too early. I'm a bit freaked out by the late ovulation and what seems to be a corresponding longer cycle - my cycles have always been v regular 28 days (had a coil not the pill so no synthetic hormones), would be sods's bloody law that the minute we start TTC they let me down. I think maybe at least late ovulation with a 10 plus day luteal is better than late ovulation then short LP.

A friend who knows we are TTC sent me some wine for Christmas - she completely forgot that I'd be hoping not to be able to drink by then!

FX for all - I can't see the lines on the two photos posted above but glad others can and hoping you'll both be back with stronger BFPs very soon.

Jessie it's so frustrating isn't it? I think our bodies get a kick out of fooling us all!! Must be confusing for you. Do you know for sure you OV late? Did you use OPKs? Hoping that this is a lucky month for you and if not then hope that next cycle straightens itself out!!!

Sparkly

spinning doesn't the temp dip kinda guarantee I'm not pg though?!

I think that the thing is that temps have to stay high after implanation and if they don't then it's a sure sign you're not pg. Before implantation it's the progesterone keeping temps high-ish, and it's supposed to keep pumping out for about 10 days or so to keep things cosy for implanation. If there has been implatation the progesterone ups a notch again. If no implanation it tails off.

Your dip looks to be about 6dpo, so not necessarily at the point where the body is no longer preparing for implantation, and your temp's gone up again. Maybe the dip was just a blip on the chart and means nothing.

Though possibly the dip shows that progesterone diminished to the extent that it might have thwarted implantation.

I have absolutely no idea really, just gleaned all this from FF and forums! But it makes a change from speculating on my own chart!

ah, we crossed sparkly! Yes, I did use OPKs, cheapy ones and got really strong lines; also charted so saw the temp rise afterwards.

Last month had a clearblue dual hormone digital and got a static smiley dead on day 14, though FF didn't really show a good enough temp rise.

Just popping in to see how you ladies are doing and eek frolic has her bfp, yippee! Well done to frolic the wonder dog and her fertility talisman ways :)

Aftynoon ladies, hows everyone doing? Any more signs? Taking another frer test in the morning to see that stronger line (just to update the faint pink line has got darker overnight and you can now deffos see it) :) xxx

Elley absolutely amazing news!!! So pleased for you!!

Jessie thanks so much for the info, I think just need to accept it this month and look forward to the next one!!... So the OPKs showed OV for you? You are right, a late ov is still better than not at all! Keep positive!

Yay elley!

I wish I didn't know that preg symptoms can be similar to af (eg. spotting, cramps) then I could just accept that its over instead of dragging it out for days with a "maybe, just maybe...."

Hello Ladies,
I hope you don't mind me posting? I have just seen Elly's lovely news and comments on line visability and thought I would ask a question.. I did an internet cheapie test this morning and got a faint positive line, is this correct? Do I wait a couple more days and see if its stronger? Advice very welcome

yay elley fx for the frer tomorrow.

spinning sounds like you've dtd plenty at least. I've been half hearted too - gave up temping half way through and didn't do nearly as many opks.

blue enjoy the panto. sorry you're feeling dowm. I know many of us feeling the same re xmas and thinking we'd be upduffed.

Fx boobear maybe try a frer as they are more sensitive. Same for you Mrsdos - fx for you both.

victoria I know that feeling. been resigned all week to AF coming now today find myself symptom spotting and getting my hopes up. When I know know full well if I'm honest that AF is en route

I think we are all feeling pretty similar as the Christmas period is upon us soon. No pun intended! You just want that extra bit of good news don't you! Was talking to a friend today who knows that we are ttc and they said that the chances are incredibly slim for me given that it is month #1. Trying to remain rational and not over think is really not working at the moment and just want that BFP! I dread to think what I'm gonna be like a few months down the line! I sort of wanna test early but don't want to be let down and get a bfn so struggling today big time

Rant over!

its so tough Blimey, the two week wait is the killer, hoping this is your month!!

spotting seems to have disappeared for now, hoping that is a good sign but not getting too excited (yet)

Mrsdos, yes do another test, fx for you

Genni and Victoria, I feel for you both. I always know when af is imminent and I hate it when I then start wondering 'what if'.
I'd be over the moon for you both to get your bfp but I am here brewing mulled wine for you so that if af arrives you can at least enjoy some Christmas fun xx

Sparkly, I'm not a temping expert but I've seen charts where they've had a dip and then still got a bfp. I think it has to stay above coverline.

Updated stats:

BFP:

melcjh1990
Blueskygirl30
Nannynome
mistywillow17
xBlueberry88x
clairexxx
WestCountryLondonGirl
Dozygirl
hc899
toothachereturns
Frolicacid
EllyBear13

Any news?
TheTravellingLemon, Ttc#2, 14ish cycles. BFP due 1st December
Patientlywaiting2014, 29 #2 cycle 2 BFP 1st dec hopefully
newbian, 30, TTC #1, cycle 4, BFP 3 Dec
CrazyCatMomma, 30, ttc#1, cycle 2, BFP due 4th Dec
NighteyesFitz stats: 29, TTC#1, Cycle 2, BFP due 4th Dec (ish)
Beccaroo, 28, ttc no 1, cycle 3, BFP due 4 December
Jane1984; TTC #1; cycle 3; BFP due 6th December.
whitwoochantelle, 25 Ttc#1 cycle#34 bfp due 6th December
N1kkiL, 26, TTC#1, Cycle 1, BFP due 8th December
Beansprout30 ttc#1 cycle 5 (5 months off in summer) bfp due 9th
MaGratgarlik1983, 31, ttc#1, cycle 4 (cp in cycle 2), AF / BFP due 10 Dec
photographerlady, 32, TTC #2, cycle 8, BFP 10 Dec
Boobear1983, 31, ttc 1, cycle 2, bfp due dec 12th
Sakura, 36, ttc 1, cycle 3, BFP due on 12 Dec
Alien11 ttc#2 cycle 6 bfp 12th dec or 19th dec ( cycle changes from 28 to 35 days!)
Lalalemon, 28, cycle 1, bfp due 12th December
Orangeisthenewbanana, 34, ttc #2, cycle 4, bfp due approx 13th Dec
StowFrenchy, 36, tyc#2, cycle 6 (mc and erpc in May then mc again in September), bfp due 14th of December
townsender, 34, TTC no. 2 (my rainbow), on cycle 1, and due BFP on approx Dec 14th
Kezaroo, 27, cycle 3.. I think (all over the place) bfp mid Dec
Quietlyhopeful81, age 32, ttc #2, cycle 4, bfp due approx 15th December
JessieMcjessie, 41, TTC #1, cycle 2, BFP due 16 December
TerrysNo3, TTC#3, cycle 4 (since ectopic), BFP due 17/12
Dillydollydarling, 23, ttc #1, cycle 1, BFP 17th December
kissinggiraffe 35, ttc #4, cycle 2, bfp due 17th Dec
Drania, 24, ttc#1, cycle 11, BFP due 18 December
CantbelieveImdoingthisagain, 28, cycle 2, AF / BFP due 18th Dec-21st Dec
Rosebud2015, 30, ttc 1, cycle 1 (woop!!!), BFP due 19th December
Victoria401, 34 ttc #1 cycle 25ish BFP Dec 19th
Sparkly123, 30, TTC#1 cycle 3 BFP due 19th Dec
ninjabeer 35 ttc#1 cycle 5 BFP due 19th December
ElleyBear13, 24yo, TTC #1, 3cycles. BFP due 19thish, Natural M/C 17/9/14
Joey0805, 32, TTC#1, cycle 3, BFP due ??? Guessing 20th Dec.
gennibugs ttc#1 cycle#13 bfp due 20 December.
RunawayReindeer, 26, TTC #3 (greedy), cycle 2, BFP due 20th Dec....
Rainy34, 34 cycle 6 ttc 1, bfp 21 December
Bovnydazzler, 30, TTC#2, month 10, BFP due 21st dec. 1st cycle clomid
Tinywishes, 30, TTC #1, cycle 2. Hoping for a BFP around 21st-24th Dec.

dizzylemon, 31 ttc #1 Cycle 6 Bfp/AF due: 22nd December
Blimeygirl, 24, ttc#1, cycle 1, due BFP/AF 22nd December
nutelladipper, ttc #2, cycle #3, bfp due 23rd dec
Missbee1 29yrs ttc#1 AF (last of being on pill) due 23rd Dec. Not tracking ovation yet.
Illiria, 31, ttc1, cycle 9, BFP due 23rd December
toohardtothinkofaname, TTC #1, cycle 2 & BFP/AF due Christmas Eve! (if this time I have a longer lp)
MrsGingerbread, 32, ttc #1, cycle 10 mcs cycle 3 and 4, bfp due 24th December
Boyle1884, 26, ttc #1, cycle 1, af due 24 dec
Boosk 34, ttc#1 cycle4, bfp due 25/12/14
BeauticianNotMagician81 33 ttc#4, Cycle 2,BFP due 25th December
CoffeeTwo, 31, ttc #2, cycle 5, bfp due 25th December
DastardlyDachshund, Age 29, TTC#3, Cycle 9, BFP/AF due 25th December
CakeAlot 32, ttc#1, cycle #4, bfp due Dec26
Blue500, 32, ttc #1, cycle 4, bfp due 26 dec
MaMaPo, age 36, ttc#2, cycle 8, bfp due 26 December
Knittedmittens, 31, TTC#3 (after twins), Cycle 5, BFP 26th Dec
PaddingtonFromPeru, TTC #2. Cycle 1. BFP 26 Dec.
Mumwannabe1982, 32, TTC 1, cycle 9, BFP due 27 December
laurasdream, 33, TTC#2, Cycle 14, BFP due 29th December
Purplelilly, 29, Ttc#1, 9 cycles, BFP due 29/30th December
DizzyNorthernBird, 35, ttc #1, cycle 1, bfp due 30 Dec??
Toots, 31, ttc#1, cycle 3, bfp 30th dec
Nomio230, 36yo, ttc for 3yrs, chemical in June, BFP 30th December
?
Maths88, ttc no 1, cycle 1, bfp due 30th December ish
Candid, 35, ttc1, cycle 5, bfp due 31 December

And also...

HariboBrenshnio, 24, ttc 2, wtf cycle, BFP due anytime in December
milkandchalk, 31, ttc 1 don't know cycle yet as just finished bc
toastedcheesesandwich, 41, ttc No.1, cycle 2, BFP er, no idea
spamanderson 28, TTC #3, cycle 1 (to commence 28th November providing hubby is back in operation by then!) BFP due who knows when
crazypuglady 25 TTC#1 cycle#1?? bfp due?????
Fleurchamp, 34 TTC #1 cycle 2
alovelycuppatea, 37, ttc#1, cycle 0 I guess! Just waiting for next month to get cracking
shinysparklythings, 29, ttc#1
MsAR, 35, TTC #1

AF arrived:

Freckles79
MrsCrumtious
rubyrubes13
spinningirl10
laurasdream
sammylou1
nordicmom
ImGoingForATwix
TrixieRay
hairstylisttoBoris
Shnickshnackers
Suebridehead
Fififolle
Tessiegirl
MissMrsMummy
Nicelyneurotic
Treaclepie19
Scottishbride
shootthemoon

I hope this is the month for lots of us rainy!

Well in the tww dh made me giggle he said if we got a bfp and it was a girl we would have to seriously think about honey as a middle name

Someone mention mulled wine? Yes please! Spotting has been off and on all day. Enough for a panty liner. Ewww.

Haha Ruby, that would be funny! Hasn't Jamie Oliver got a dd called Honey?!!

Victoria, boo to the spotting, is that normal for you?