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October Bus - More treats than tricks please!

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HolyShmoly · 30/08/2017 19:03

I'm off the September Bus before it even leaves the station and thanks to my longer cycle I thought I'd start the October page.

TTC #1
Cycle #3
BFP due October 4th

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NimbleKnitter · 09/10/2017 13:37

@BeautifulLiar wouldn’t you be better using condoms instead of taking the pill for one month and risking messing up your cycle?

BeautifulLiar · 09/10/2017 14:36

Nimble we did wonder that, but isn't is true that you can be highly fertile after coming off the pill? I've got pregnant straightaway after coming off it twice now x

NimbleKnitter · 09/10/2017 14:53

Ah, ok, in which case worth a shot.

It affects people differently, and can stop some women from ovulating

NimbleKnitter · 09/10/2017 14:58

Seems it works by pausing and then jumpstarting ovulation.

If it works, we’ll all be doing it!

meow1989 · 09/10/2017 15:53

I think my body is playing tricks on me Sad
Think I'm about a week po and feel so tired today and yesterday. Also had pinching pains on sat which are now left sided (not huge just a few now and then). Felt really hot earlier and feeling a bit "quiet" now. Boobs are really tender at the sides and look bigger but that happened last month too. I'm not supposed to come on for another 10 days and I don't have a gut feeling, think my body's just a meanie! Boo.

81Josie · 09/10/2017 16:03

It's a cruel thing isn't it meow? PMT, ovulation and pregnancy syptoms are all so similar. Especially when we are more alert to our bodies x

ClarrieWhite · 09/10/2017 16:16

Hi all! First time posting! Just had a BFN at 12 dpo after lots of symptoms (well what I thought were symptoms). It's our first cycle trying to conceive and I'm a lot more emotional about a bfn than I thought I would be. Oh well, here's to trying in November and staying positive!

NimbleKnitter · 09/10/2017 17:06

Urgh. I’ve allowed myself to hope again this month.

Which means it’s going to suck all the more in roughly 12 days time

peachesarenom · 09/10/2017 17:37

Aridia me too, due today but no BFP on frer Confused

RE tests sooner the better I hear

BeautifulLiar · 09/10/2017 19:27

Ah I'm not sure then! Maybe condoms it is. Or abstinence...

Merrz · 09/10/2017 20:04

Beautiful I know I wish I had come off the pill sooner although as you say I also know quite a few people who have got their BFP's 1st month off the pill.

MyEternalSunshine · 10/10/2017 07:12

Alright pretty sure this month is a bust. Haven't been able to get a single positive opk and between that and having children asleep in our bed 9 times out of 10 we've only managed to dtd a handful of times.. guess I'll be joining the next bus when the time comes!

BeautifulLiar · 10/10/2017 07:21

Ah really Merrz? Kind of makes me feel better for already having come off it. I suppose the longer it takes the bigger the age gap will be between my youngest And the next one, with should make morning sickness etc easier!

Merrz · 10/10/2017 08:35

I came off the pill in March after about 12 years, was about 6 weeks before i had a proper period, cycle length has gradually come down and settled into 30 days but took longer than i expected.

cannonball8726 · 10/10/2017 18:58

Ah AF cramps here. Pretty much like clockwork. On to Cycle 9! Having some baseline fertility testing this month. Feeling strangely calm - normally feel pretty low when AF arrives...

Aridia · 10/10/2017 19:20

So I'm still apparently on the bus, but I'm not sure why! I'm now 14dpo, AF is 3 days late, and 3 BFNs so far.
My cycle is normally like clockwork. What's going on?! Lol!

MyEternalSunshine · 10/10/2017 19:59

Aridia I was 5days late when I finally got a very faint positive with my last baby- it happens!

Flatwhite31 · 10/10/2017 20:33

I'm 99.999999% sure I'm out. 6 dpo and not a single symptom. I feel like I have no hormones in my body whatsoever. Something isn't right since my MMC, and my anxiety is through the roof. Gutted doesn't even come close. My birthday next week is now cancelled, as it'll coincide with me getting my period, and what should have been our 20 week scan.

Jade123f · 10/10/2017 20:36

Ladies can I join?! I'm 3dpo and going out of my mind. This 2ww is horrendous. Constantly trying to spot symptoms. Already want to test, how daft at 3dpo! I need to be more patient!

DaenerysismyQueen · 10/10/2017 21:10

Flatwhite 31 6 days is very early! Don't give up hope!

Just did a FR test and got a BFN. Am due AF on Sunday so have tested early but it looks like I'm out in all likelihood. Particularly as I have super sore boobs so I think it must be a AF sign instead. Balls

coastalchick · 10/10/2017 21:27

Got flashing smiley this morning and we DTD earlier this evening. Planning on doing it every night until think have ovulated. According to app (and previous cycles) I am due to ovulate saturday but had a MC at end august so could be different, or maybe not at all! Will be tested FRER around 25th as last time got a BFP 11 dpo but not holding out much hope.

coastalchick · 10/10/2017 21:48

flat I have everything crossed for you - you totally deserve to be happy again x

Flatwhite31 · 11/10/2017 06:52

Thanks @coastalchick. Back at you.

The only thing that'll lift me out of this black hole is being pregnant again. I really don't believe in the more fertile after Miscarriage thing though.

7 dpo - last time I had symptoms by this point. I have absolutely none, and my temp was 36.5. I'm out.

81Josie · 11/10/2017 07:13

Oh flat I'm sorry to here your story and really hope you get that BFP very soon

Does anyone have any advice re the CBADM? I'm on day 22 and it's still saying high. I have a feeling it's going to ask me for three more tests until I have finished the box of 20. I go on holiday tomorrow for 3 nights and don't really want to take the machine or be peeing on sticks. I've had enough and could do with the break

DH says I should or else it will ruin the data for future cycles. What do you all think? I normally have 26-28 day cycles so more likely to see AF than a peak while I'm away and we tend to DTD lots on holiday anyway

Flatwhite31 · 11/10/2017 07:26

@81Josie I had a high on CBADM in the morning last Monday, then it was peak that evening. I also did IC (line) opks )which I was going to give up on initially) which confirmed the peak reading. Sadly it doesn't appear to have worked for us this month.