February Bus :-)

[Elmlee]

Hey ladies,

Posted on a few threads but think it's about the time I might know what I'm sorta on about! Ha!

Looking for some TTC Buddies I can what's app :-)

A bit about me, I'm 28.. 29 in April.. my husband is a year younger than me. We've been married just over a year and together for 9 years this July.

I came off the pill Cerelle 24th November after years of the pill then implant and then the pill again. Never had periods on any. Just a few withdrawals when I missed a few pills.

Anyway! Been actively TTC since my withdrawal bleed 25-29th November.

Finally after a December of no Flo she's arrived today. So finally I can accurately start trying to track on Ovia!

What's your story?

Please Join xxx

I'm just getting into my fertile window now. Doing CBD this cycle, never knew it took so long for the test to show the smile. I just crazily stare at a stick for minutes on end! Big fat low fertility today even though I should be coming into my fertile window

I can't keep up with you lot!

Glad it's not just me needing to shed a bit of weight - I'm so unmotivated to do it though because I'm hoping I'll get pregnant and just put it back on again!

Some brown spotting for me today, which is a first...

@MrsTwentySeven that sounds a great plan. I did the fast800 diet in the run up to my wedding and did really well on it but similarly my weight has gone back up since.

I'm really aware that I dont want to be on too restrictive a diet while TTC so I decided to just try to eat better in general. I know if I over restrict I end up too hungry then binge on all the wrong foods so focusing on healthy meals, healthy snacks and plenty of water.
I'm not an angel and have had varied success however I'm not being too hard on myself. Small steps towards success is better than none.

For context guys I'm actually a dietitian and I do a clinic each week with pregnant ladies so I have been trying to follow advice I give for a healthy pregnancy and for those who are larger during pregnancy. Happy to chat about nutrition stuff on here 😊👍🏻

@paintfairy I was reading the other boards last night - remind me never to ask anyone for advice about baby names. There are such strong opinions!

@MrsTwentySeven and @Sausage1990 (I love that you’re a dietician with the username sausage!) I’ve also let the healthy eating and exercise go since getting married and know I need to get back on it

I’m on CD27 and wasn’t going to test til Sat... but have accidentally done a 3.5 hour hold. Shall I wait 30 mins and test on a FRER? I just have one... I’m 11DPO. I should wait, right?

@Wise0wl It does make me laugh. I'm not sure why everything has to follow a fad?

And noooooo. Don't waste it!
(Let us know what it says 😂)

@paintfairy and a VERY strong preference for Beatrix Potter names?!

😂 your response summed up exactly how I feel. I know it’ll be a BFN and even though I feel like I’m going to wet myself I can’t decide what to do

@Wise0wl are you still holding?? I talked myself out of one yesterday and I've no idea how! Still surprised, although my symptoms did all resolve with the arrival of... a head cold! X

Test test test @Wise0wl!

I’m on a train, v bored, you can be the first BFP!

@bumblebee413 I caved and tested and it was obviously BFN! How did you talk yourself out of it?! Once I’d thought of it I couldn’t stop thinking about testing 🙈

Pretty certain it’s not my month but going to buy some more FRERs for the weekend unless AF shows in the meantime!

Hahaha @Needallthesleep sadly BFN but can’t believe I caved. And I was so confident I’d hold out!

TTC actually turns us all a bit mad doesn’t it?

I don't really know! I'm still puzzled. I think because my symptoms had gone and part of me, if I get a bfp sometime, would like my dh to be around, which he wasn't yesterday. Also, all my symptoms went with the head cold revealing itself, so I'm resigning myself to having to wait a few months before we start trying again. I say all this, I'll probably definitely test again later

Ah well @bumblebee413 be sure to update us all if you do test! It’s pretty impressive that you talked yourself out of it. Have just done an Amazon order so I’ve got some more FRERs for the weekend just in case...

Well AF showed up today ... gutted but expected!

Been out and bought some vit c tablets and will be on my strict Keto diet (which isn't that strict as I just do no carbs or at best no gluten )

Hubby doesn't know it either but prob going to be having more sex this month than the whole 12months put together (which is quite easy as up until Dec we were only dancing once a fortnight!!). I figure every other night for the whole month should do it!!!

Ugh. I think AF may be coming 😔 Tempting fate by not bringing any sanitary wear to work

I caved- another bfn! Fingers crossed for everyone else x

@NChangeForNoReason so sorry AF is here - I’m going to try SMEP next month if any of you fancy it?

@Supper16 and @bumblebee413 oh no!

Someone asked about period pants - I love mine so can definitely recommend if anyone’s thinking of trying them for next AF!

Glass of wine/G&T tonight/this weekend for us all. Despite it not seeming like a very lucky bus I’m very glad to be going through this with you all! We will all get out BFPs at some point!

Who are we still waiting on? Who's still in the game? No pressure 🤞🏻

Ah sorry to hear that @NChangeForNoReason 😞

Thanks @Wise0wl, we’ll get there eventually!
Treats all round tonight (the healthy eating can start tomorrow or next week... )

@anon87 I'm still in the game! It was a false alarm although I still need to get through tomorrow. Keep thinking AF is coming but that's possibly because I'm hyper aware right now.

Ah sorry for everyone who's had AF start, hopefully we see some BFPs soon! I'm not testing until next Thurs/Fri at which point I'll be a day or two late. My cycles can vary a bit so even though I think I know when I ovulated I want to make sure! I purposely haven't bought any tests and won't be doing until middle of next week! Helps my resolve, I don't have any shops near me so can't nip out and get one easily which helps too!

@anon87 I’m still in the game despite the BFN this afternoon, but feel like it’s not my month 🤷‍♀️

@lola871 A great strategy not to have tests or be able to buy them spontaneously!

@Anon87 af is due Thursday for me... is a stabby pain down below a sign? 😂 sorry to those who have had af/bfn today. Hope everyone is ok 😊

@Wise0wl what brand period pants do you recommend? Def want to try some (but not so much that I don't want to get pregnant!!)

Still in the game....I am so holding out and not testing too, haha! That's the aim anyway. Af due Monday/Tuesday. 🤞🤞

I'm interested in period pants too! 😂

And someone needs to get a BFP surely?! Maybe its climate change? I'm sure in the old days it can't have been this hard? The human race would have died out!

Still in the game but haven't reached fertile period this month yet. Did a CB ovulation test today on what should have been the first 9f my fertile and big empty circle, now I'm obviously panicking that I'm infertile and ill never see a flashy or solid smile! Anyone got any reassurance / advice?