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january bus!..anyone for the long journey to bfp!

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nuttynutter · 02/12/2015 04:36

Hi everybody heres my story been ttcbaby no 1since sept. I have long cycles typically 42days!Sad been with my partner 12yrs..just had af on monday so am out for this yr ..but positive thinking new year new luck..ne ladies in the same boat want to share support/stories x

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wellthatdidntgotoplan · 06/12/2015 21:37

Thanks bindi, it's rubbish that any of us has to be here but good to be here for company and support. I think I'm on day 2 now although yesterday was a lot heavier than usual and today a lot lighter. I don't know whether that's to be expected in the first cycle.

Faybells · 06/12/2015 21:48

Hello all,

Can i jump on board please? I am early 30s, TTC #2 since feb. 2 miscarriages (11.5 wks in july and 4.5 wks in Nov). Waiting for AF any day now. Frustrated as my cycle has been so messed up following mc's. Just waiting for AF to come so hopefully cycle can get back to normal and we can try again. But beginning to feel weary with it all. Trying to focus on other things and not 'stress' too much about baby making. Im trying to lose a bit of weight, relaxing, treating myself well etc. But every month my mind always gets so distracted and preoccupied when AF approaches, wondering, imagining symptoms etc. Its bloody anoying me now!! And soooo many people around me are pregnant - about 5 friends/family all due within 3 weeks of EDD of my first mc baby. Finding it a struggle to smile and be happy for them..genuinly am...but its a tricky one. Hoping that we will have a BFP in January & keeping everything crossed Grin

Wellthatdidntgotoplan - i am so sorry about your daughter. It seems so very unfair what you went through. I really cannot imagine how awful it must have been and i send hugs. I hope the new year brings you good things and happiness after such an awful time. Flowers

wellthatdidntgotoplan · 07/12/2015 09:34

Thanks faybells. We are looking forward to starting afresh in 2016 and generally are coping ok but I've always got the fear at the back of my mind that I won't get pregnant

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nuttynutter · 07/12/2015 15:10

Hi broody how r u not been on in a few days not been feelin too gd the past few days pity party for me lol had really bad af think its cause of my chemicalSad hard not tellin ppl but a dnt want ppl knowin we re tryin yeah that sounds weird am sure ur parents will b thrilled when u get pregnant..never know u mite have a girl first grand daughter for them..knackered today been up simce 5 for wk was on hol last wk why did it have to end haha

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nuttynutter · 07/12/2015 15:25

Faybells soo sorry for ur losses x wellthatdidnt u mustve been soo devasted soo sad hugs n kisses bothur way ave never experienced that kind of loss maself am hopin nxtyear is gonna bring better luck for us all xx

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BindiBarbarella · 07/12/2015 19:20

Mamaneeds - it is nice to have
Someone in the same boat although I wish we weren't! Are you tracking/temping etc? I am tracking with Fertility Friend but haven't been temping. Did OPKs first month and going to again this month.

mamaneedsamojito · 07/12/2015 19:45

bindi I've using FF too. I've been doing OPKs and just bought a thermometer to track BBT but forgot to use it this morning! I think I've got a pretty good idea of when I'm ovulating (assuming I am - I read that a +ve OPK only proves the LH surge, not that you actually ovulated which why I bought the thermo too) because AF always arrives when I expect it to. So frustrating!

Paige84 · 08/12/2015 05:44

Room for one more?!

Brand new to all this. I'm 31 and until last year hadn't even considered ttc. Just been faced with another bfn though so I'm out until next month I guess.... Clinging to the outside chance I tested too early but in reality I'm probably just clutching at straws. I feel like such a failure.
Sorry, I'm fed up this morning!

Faybells · 08/12/2015 09:19

Hello Paige84 - sorry you are feeling fed up. These pages are a good place to whinge, vent and get support! I am also feeling a bit fed up today. Expecting AF tomorrow but cycle all a bit messed up following early mc last month. I have been imagining pregnancy symtoms and ive done about 3 tests and got BFN....but i am also clinging on to the hope i have tested too early as my cycle could be a lot longer this month....but i know in my heart im not pregnant. And im just playing the waiting game for AF and i wish it would come so i can move on and try again. Im really trying to distract myself with other things, diet, exercise, christmas prep. But its always there in the back of my mind. Its incredibly frustrating!! Sending lots of baby dust to everyone for BFP in January!! FlowersStar

mamaneedsamojito · 08/12/2015 12:31

Hi paige, welcome. I've been feeling so tired and ill this week that I've POAS twice even though AF is in full flow! Unsurprisingly they were BFNs. I'm off to sulk with a mulled wine Wine

Faybells · 08/12/2015 14:01

Mamaneedaamojito....i think ill join you!! Wine cheers xx

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nuttynutter · 08/12/2015 16:14

Paige dnt say ur a failure x i tel maself that sumtimes feel like ma body is fighting against me..welcome bindi aswell ! Ive not been tempin but a think i mite start as soon as af fucks off lol this is the longest af ever 8 days soo farXmas Angry i know how u feel paige didnt think i wantd kids til recently theres sumthin bout turnin 30 that makes u revaulate ur life mini mid life crisis or sumthin lol

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bailey23 · 09/12/2015 07:43

Room for another one? AF came this morning so I'm off the December bus :( and my ETD is now 8th of Jan
Hopefully this month DH and I can successfully make our first baby and I can cry with happiness rather than disappointment for a change!
Hello to all the people from the Dec bus, and all the people I've never seen before! Hoping this is a lucky thread

ChatEnOeuf · 09/12/2015 08:14

On board from December, now living in the same country as DH, so fingers crossed for a New Year BFP.

Chat, 34, TTC#3

Wellthat I'm so sorry your little girl couldn't stay. Our son was stillborn in May. It sucks. There is (/was - it's not so active anymore) a thread on here for loss mamas trying again - something like Angels and Rainbows. I fell off as it was so quiet on there - I'm a JSer at heart - but they were lovely and supportive. They totally get the fear. My cycles were weird (shorter and lighter, I am not convinced I was ovulating) for the first 3-4 months and are just getting back to normal now.

wellthatdidntgotoplan · 09/12/2015 16:36

Hi again chat, I was in touch with you under a different username before our baby was born. You gave me some good information about neonatal care. I've just started my first cycle and it does seem lighter so we'll just have to see. I'm not known for my patience unfortunately. Sounds like this could be the month for you - fingers crossed for one and all

Biscuitsforbribes · 09/12/2015 16:51

Can I join please? AF finished yesterday, and we're due to start fertility treatment in January so this is our last chance to try without help and I'm hoping for a last minute Christmas miracle 😊

Sodasoda · 09/12/2015 18:20

Hi everyone, I recognise a few names from earlier buses. Sorry to see you all here in the nicest possible way! Smile

CD6 for me today - it's quite a nice time of the month as AF is gone, depression lifted slightly, no mad expecting ovulation and no awful TWW!

Hope everyone is having a good week xx

Pugmummy87 · 09/12/2015 18:39

Save me a seat please!
CD7 today, af finished yesterday. AF due 4th Jan, hoping for a bfp as a birthday present on the 2nd!

This is my 2nd cycle actively trying. I'm taking epo up until ovulation as I don't seem to get much cm and I hear it can help.

ChatEnOeuf · 09/12/2015 18:40

Ah Well, I remember. I'm so sorry things ended how they did. Fingers tightly crossed AF sorts herself out and all goes well.

mamaneedsamojito · 09/12/2015 18:53

CD5/6 for me here too. Not sure which day to count from as I had streaky red CM but not proper 'flow' on Friday. Next AF is due around 5th Jan depending on how my cycle pans out. It feels very far away.

Biscuitsforbribes · 09/12/2015 20:10

A lot of us seem to be similar cycle wise! At least our craziness will sync up on this bus haha!

Curlywurly4 · 09/12/2015 20:56

Can I join too? So sorry Well and Chat for your losses, my heart goes out to you both Thanks

Faybells sorry for your losses too. We sound similar, been TTC #2 since May. Had a chemical pregnancy at 4 weeks, then a mmc at 11 weeks in October. AF arrived today which was a downer.

Fingers crossed for lots of BFP in the new year!

Sodasoda · 09/12/2015 21:26

Sorry everyone for your losses, what a tough time you've all had in last few months. I'm trying to look on the bright side - we can all enjoy a few drinks over Christmas and hopefully get our BFPs in January. Then it'll be easy to hide pregnancy because we're detoxing after a heavy Christmas! Positive thinking Smile

Havetobecrazytolivehere · 09/12/2015 21:42

Hi, coming over from the previous buses (October - December).

Fell pg straight away after coming off pill in October but sadly had mc in Nov. Just finished AF (CD5) and not sure if ready to ttc again but next AF is due Jan 1st so anything could happen over Christmas. So sorry for those of you who've had losses, I am only just coming to terms with not being pg after all and have been so lucky with my previous pregnancies. Hoping it will be a lucky thread for everyone Smile

Faybells · 10/12/2015 07:21

Hello all! Im still waiting for AF and getting a bit fed up! What is epo? Seen it mentioned but not sure what this is....