Thread 31, TTC1 | Jam and her dodgers still riding the bonking bus for that elusive BFP

[Jamon]

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.

We've been going a while now so the novelty has well and truly worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area. We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX). We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face!

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share...

Key:
HS - have/had sex
GOS - good old shag
ELH - enthusiastic lavatory happenings
LSFX - legs spread, fingers crossed

Thinking of you jam, sounds bloody hard but things like this just show you how strong you are.

Your post made me laugh pyjamas. Hope you're enjoying sitting at home farting ha ha! I didn't realise that was a side effect. What us women have to go through eh.

My friend was good about stuff, she said they're excited but wishes they could keep it secret for 9 months as she's just worried having waited 5 years to get to this point. Completely get where she's coming from.

I met up with an old friend on Friday night who lives abroad so don't see her very often and we ended up sitting outside all night chatting and drinking. We got through 2 bottles of prosecco so I felt extremely rough yesterday and still do a bit today, just not used to drinking anymore. I keep worrying just in case AF doesn't arrive next week but then it felt SO good just to sit with my mate and get tipsy and not care for a few hours.

Ooops sorry jamon but better out than in ? I truly believe that you will and that you are amazing.

struggle I have not actually done any of Adriene's yoga yet - just watched some of the videos. I love her intro.

Good job mouse 🤞🏼

skipper I did castor oil pack last night - lovely and relaxing and very soft skin. I went for apply oil directly to skin and then putting cloth on top. Do not think I did a wide enough area - will try again either tonight or tomorrow night.

Have SW weigh-in tonight after a weekend full of naughty food 😬

Haha chlo, I very much enjoyed my farty day home alone! It seems like this damn cold may finally be leaving the building as well which is good. And I love nights with mates like that on occasion! I had one or two when the IVF cycle failed, and it felt soooo good, like my old self again :)

That's some good GOSing right there mouse! Fx for you!

So had my scan this morning and am all booked in for egg collection on Weds morning! GAH! The mega follicle is still there going strong, the other four have caught up a bit and will be a good size by Weds and a 6th one has woken up as well which may or may not be ready by Weds. So, we're still in the game! I just have to get rid of this cold before then. Luckily I think it peaked yesterday, so should hopefully be fine.

Excellent news on the follicles PJs - hope you are feeling a bit more positive about the whole thing now.

Hope everyone is surviving Monday!

Pjs that news sounds positive!

Mouse you beat me to relying on other thread re how early to test. It pissed me right off.

This is great news PJs!

No need to apologise at all kwick I needed to get it out for sure xx

lol mouse 😂 not Mary indeed. Hope you're enjoying chukka chukka

Fantastic news pyjamas , really excited for Wednesday for you

Kwick - I'm so chuffed you tried it, it is very therapeutic and if nothing else a good way to give yourself half an hour of peace and quiet.

Mouse - my DH also doesn't understand a woman's cycle despite me explaining it 4 or 5 times. So your post resonated with me quite a bit 😂

Great news pyjamas!

Did a headstand in yoga today, my abs and shoulders are killing me now. Really loving the lessons at the moment!

Sk1p-wow a headstand that's impressive. I swam 50 lengths today. Am knackered now but proud I did it. Not quite a headstand though!

Babi - 50 lengths is definitely as impressive. I have a weak cardiovascular system because I'm asthmatic...well it's very mild now and I don't need meds but it really limits me when I go swimming. Looks like we both had good workouts today! Not entirely sure how the headstand happened, I always thought I wasn't capable of doing anything acrobatic. I could never do hand stands or even cart wheels when I was younger, but the teacher is so good - she made me realise it's not hugely about balance or arm strength but about your abs supporting your body to maintain the shape.

Hey all, been in a proper grump since baby bombs rained down at the end of last week hence my absence. Had a really positive weekend by myself though, doing things I love and trying to find peace in myself. Feeling a bit brighter now and trying to remember all the positive affirmations etc to hold me here

Sorry for those who got got by AF 💐 and are having a crap time too (jam ❤️ I had counselling before and I had such low expectations but I honestly think it has changed my whole perspective and It's totally underestimated. Great that you have telephone availability like that )

Flora your Hilda hopeful post was just the ticket- you are right, this is just a medical condition we are getting help for, just like if we broke our leg etc. Thank you for the reminder

Pyjamas really hoping this is the cycle for you, and that the cold pisses off! Fx for weds , come on follys!

Flash I hope you get a sensible doctor and response soon

Fab write up skip thanks! I'm tempted by the massage bit..And well done headstanding- seriously impressive!

Bab your SIL sounds like a nightmare! Urgh! Definitely agree with the ignoring comments- people like that want a reaction and it's so not worth the effort to even listen to the rubbish they spout. And 50 lengths?! Wow.

Winging you are so strong spending the weekend with bumps and babies! I'm in awe of the no crying!

mouse I love the positive feelings- LSFX we are all getting lucky in the next few months! Hope you're feeling better?

I was at the FC AGAIN today having yet more dildo cam... despite being CD21 and having a follicle try to ovulate, has not happened over the weekend as needed (not surprised as had zilch EWCM this cycle) so it seems I'm an infrequent/ ineffective ovulator. So have provera for next 10days, then I start clomid on the 3rd ready for combination hycosy and more ovulation monitoring next cycle. Trying to feel positive that as there's something to do this cycle, one of them might be the magic ticket?🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

Morning dodgers!
Day 6 of flashing smilies and I think I'm gonna have to have today as a rest day 😂

My whole pelvic area is achey. 🙈 And I think I'll ovulate in the next few days (today is CD14) so I know I gotta keep enthusiastic. Peeked too soon. 😂

I also feel better, thanks for everyone asking. My temps have been a lot more stable this cycle which I'm happy about. Little rise today but it's warmer outside sooooo. Little positives. Ive also had a lot of niggles in the ovary area the last week (never noticed it before) I still feel like I'll have a short cycle but I'm enjoying the trying so onwards and upwards. It is what it is.

Good job on alllll the exercising, I did a gym session last night & then chukka chukka, that counts right??! 😂

Happy tuesday everyone.

Wow skipper you yogini you!!!
I did the castor oil pack again last night - so relaxing - good way to unwind before bedtime.
Can I do it every day? I think I heard somewhere 3 days on 3 days off?

Well done babi! 🏊🏻

binky what is a combination hycosy?

mouse keep at it! God did not rest until day 7!!!!

Kwick -3 to 4 times a week is what I read xx

Good going mouse! Af arrived today to make the third 26 day cycle in the trot since I have been on the carbimazole and propanolol. Its weird how my cycles were 28 days before my thyroid issues were found and now its shortened my cycle. There was me thinking the unmedicated thyroid had affects on our cycles. Hmmm.

Sorry to anyone else who af has arrived for.

Fx for you pjs for tomorrow!! I hope you can go in a positive frame of mind.

Sorry for the lack of posts I just don't feel like I can comment much with not trying atm but don't want to lose you lovely ladies!!!

Sorry about AF Bassets - I don't think anyone will mind you dipping your toes in, trying or not xx well I don't mind anyway, we all have our separate journeys.

I might be ovulating 3 days early, either than or my ovaries are starting to warm up. It's hard to tell when you don't do opks anymore (only have myself to blame I know). Better do it again tonight 😂

Sorry AF arrived basset & interesting re thyroid and cycle length - did the doctors say anything about possible effects?

Crack on mouse and skipper

binky hope the positivity is holding out, so hope the meds do the trick

Thinking of you PJs, good luck tomorrow xx

Hi 👋 all,

Feeling a little apprehensive about tomorrow as have test results back. Have waited three weeks for results because I wanted to see a certain Dr. Am so so apprehensive about it.

Feel very stressed and am not sleeping.

Fingers crossed 🤞 for tomorrow pj.

Headstand!! I can hardly do a down dog. Go skipper 🙌🏼

Hello binky ugh more dildo cam - poor you. I'm guessing I need to gear up for more of that with IVF looming. Sounds like you've got a good plan in place, fx for you 🤞🏼

Epic work mouse 🐭

Castor oil massage envy going on - need to sort my kit out

Good to see you basset glad you're still with us although sorry about AF 💐

Heading home to finally watch Game of Thrones and snuggle with DH plus cat.

Nice deep breaths babi and positive mantras - saw this one recently

Babi - good luck for tomorrow, its been a long wait but speaking to a Doctor you like and trust is paramount with these kind of things. Let us know how you get on xx

Jam - I love the Martin Luther King quote on that page too.

This is really unhealthy for me to be even looking at this, but anyone know whether the Finnish Baby Box is good value for money?
www.finnishbabybox.com/uk/en/products/finnish-baby-box

Mouse maybe your hubby had a sixth sense about this cycle?! Hope you enjoy all the shagging!

Chlo don't feel guilty for having a drink and enjoying yourself - it's probably far better to let your hair down every now and again if it relaxes you and makes you feel happy!

sk1p a headstand - that is impressive! Well done. Well done babi for your lengths as well!

binky must be so frustrating you've not ovulated but sounds realise positive - glad you're feeling good about it, fingers crossed for you!

Sorry AF is here basset. I know thyroid issues can mess with your cycle, so maybe you're now having the cycles you're meant to? Treat yourself to some chocolate and wine.

jam love Game of Thrones! Hope you enjoy the episode - it's a good one!

And pyjamas best of luck tomorrow, will be thinking of you and hoping for the best.

Hi Ladies,

Sorry to hear some of you are struggling right now, hope things are looking a bit brighter for you.

Babi and Pyjamas good luck for tomorrow hope all goes well.

Hope you ladies can provide some advise please.
I've had day 3 blood tests done and FSH is 6.9 ( I think this is good but not sure?!) but rather concerned because my prolactin is very high and also have low free androgen? not sure how this impacts on fertility. I have googled like mad, but had to stop because its stressing me out! If any of you can advise it would be most helpful.

So impressed with your headstand skipper - pretty convinced my head would be crushed by my increasingly rotund bum 😂

Sorry to see things are frustrating at the moment binky - why the hell can't our bodies just play ball for once?! Hope the new routine is just the ticket.

Chukka chukka definitely counts mouse!

Sorry about AF Bassett 🙁 always good to see you though 😊

Good luck with test results Babi!

I don't know too much about FSH to be honest hopeful - I just know mine is 6.6!

On my way in for egg collection with DH (have to check in to clinic at 7). Not nervous about the procedure at all this time, just worried about how many eggs they'll get 😬 Looking forward to the amazing general anaesthetic sleep and great lunch I get afterwards though 👍🏼