April bus

[stegosauruslady]

Hello everyone!

Starting an April thread because I couldn't see one yet.

I'm 33 (for another week!)
TTC baby number 4
Cycle 3
CD 3
BFP due 11/04

AF is nearly over here, I'll actually be fertile when DP is off work this month which helps. If I get my BFP this month I'll be due in the middle of December.

I'm invoking Murphy's law this month. I'm bound to get a BFP the week before we go for a child free week's holiday right?

@applesauce1 we carry on until AF. Not because we’re ‘trying’ but purely because it’s fun! 🤣🙊 x

Sorry to those of you who have had AF show!

I think today is ov day...I had a static smiley yesterday and so much ewcm plus a bit of cramps this morning. We dtd yest am but not sure we'll manage again tonight as DH will be working late, so will have to hope yesterday does the trick! My LP used to only be around 10/11days so will prob test 14th April.

Anyone ttc a 2nd or more find it difficult to find the time to dtd sometimes with kids around!? Particularly if you have unreliable sleepers like I do!

@applesauce1 same as @babybeany we do it all month because it’s fun.

@MrsY87 ours are quite big now so tend to stay in bed but we did have to put a lock on our door to stop the teen barging in at random hours.

@applesauce1 we do - Sex isn't just about TTC - It's an important part of a relationship / marriage and I feel this is really important for my sanity.

It's easy for it to become something which has to be done a certain time as well let's be honest if you both enjoy it why not

Really struggling to be happy for my friend. I cant work out if it is jealousy or actual anger. It doesnt help that she is saying how it isnt a great time for them, not planned, etc. I really need to get over it. Obviously i will get my bfp this cycle and we will be happily pregnant together (wishful thinking). Just feeling a bit down about it all.

@Pob13 it’s so difficult isn’t it?! I fell pregnant last June unplanned and unfortunately had mmc in August. I didn’t realise at the time how difficult it is to fall and now it’s all I’m obsessing over. Be kind to yourself and try not to dwell on other people’s situations. It will make you go crazy. X

And fx for your bfp this month x

@babybeany il have a few more days to wait to find out that will drive me mad! Is this your first?

Iv got a 7yo and a 8 month old and luckily they are both good sleepers so it’s usually bed time for our dtd we don’t have a tv in our bedroom yet so there’s not much else to do

Sorry just read your post sorry about your mmc I had a miscarriage in the September before conceiving my second the next month I was very lucky but also have the fear that you get after a miscarriage.

It’s so very hard not to think of others but it will happen and usually when it’s leasr expected

@Needmorehands yes, it’s our first. I honestly wasn’t expecting it to take so long! Especially after falling unplanned last year. Plus me and my boyfriend are actively trying! If you know what I mean! 😂 I really wanted a baby before the year was through. Although I know it’ll happen in its own time x

Thanks @babybeany. Im the same, fell pregnant on first try in June then mc in August. I think because it happened so quickly last year Im putting too much pressure on myself that it will happen again quickly.

@Pob13 what cd are you on now? How crazy would it be if we fell at the same time again?! I’m cd14 so just started my tww x

Cd14 for me but only just entering ovulation days (i think). Cycle seems to have got a bit weird the last few times.

@Pob13 I think it can take a bit of time for our bodies to recover. Mine were all up the spout until maybe last month. Did you have a d & c or take tablets? Or did it all happen naturally? Sorry for your loss too xx

@babybeany it all happened naturally. It was like the worst period i could ever imagine. I definitely knew what was going on! 🙁

We are also at it all the time! FW just means a few extra goes.

I'm testing on Saturday. I'm also climbing Snowdon of Saturday.

Pob babybeany Glad to hear I'm not the only one - I'm putting so much pressure on myself as the last time happened so quickly! Tried so hard this month. TWW just started and think I'll drive myself mad this cycle :(

@stegosaurus are you going to test before or after? Sounds like a good idea to do something big on test day. I'm in the last couple of days of SMEP and dreading the 2WW.

Has anyone who's previously had a BFP had white discharge appear in the loo mixed with urine before the positive result? My boobs are sore later than usual in the cycle too so not sure if both could be signs or my body playing tricks. I'm on cycle 9, FF is due on Friday x

What’s everyone’s attitude towards drinking whilst ttc? Normally don’t drink excessively but have a couple of glasses of wine on a fri/sat and been a bit more recently as we’ve been on holiday...my oh has just said that this is maybe what’s stopping me conceiving (in a less harsh way that that) and I’m feeling a bit sensitive at things being ‘my fault’!

I'm due in 3 days...feeling super weird but can't explain it fully, terrible lower back ache and fullness feeling in my lower abdomen, just want to test but trying to stop myself in case its too early!

I haven’t but fingers crossed for you @fingersXssd83

@Spottyyellowdress, I’m still drinking, not loads but probably more than I should. I’m on cycle 11 now, so while I’m trying to make positive weight changes/get fitter, I’m still drinking. Be kind to yourself.

spottyyellowdress generally, I ease right off while TTC, one drink a week. However, on holiday or for an occasion, I don't stress about it.

I'm going to test before the climb, if it's negative I'll have my mind taken off it and if it's positive the day will be super memorable!

@Spottyyellowdress I keep drinking until I get a positive test, not excessively and not every day but I will have a glass of wine or three if I fancy, it's so easy for ttc to take over your life that I gather I may as well keep doing something I enjoy & helps me to relax etc.