June Bus - who's on board?

[MrsLBear]

Hi ladies 💕

13dpo today and af is imminent as temp dropped to cover line plus a bfn. So who's joining me?
TTC #1
This will be cycle 13 since mmc (Feb 19) but been TTC since June 2018 so a horribly momentous month for me.

Bought some vitamins recommended by it starts with the egg for this month and also male conception tablets for DH. So we shall see 🤞🏼

Lots of luck and baby dust to everyone 🍀🌈💕

@Minster2012 MC was back in Feb and I've had a few periods since 😊 last month I had a few days of v light spotting from CD 25 (stupidly thought it could be implantation so tested and BFN), then a light AF for only 2 days from CD 28. So they've all just been really different. I am fortunate that the cycles I've had since MC have been somewhat regular in length, between 26-29 days.
Gosh I'm sorry about what's been happening with yours, it must be crappy to feel like you're finally on your way again and then back to square one! I really hope that is behind you now and your body behaves itself this month 💗

@KRK05 I think I'm due around the 1st, but have had a bit of a strange period so not sure if it's going to push things back a bit 🤷🏼‍♀️

Ah no that’s good @Skip86 stuff happens doesn’t it, but yeah it was very annoying & quite tearful as both DH & I had a lovely weekend DTD & gearing up for FW then bam but hey ho! Fingers crossed that spotting still means nothing & your body still does it’s thing 🤞🏻🤞🏻Lots of ppl get pregnant in the few months after so we will hope. & of course you had to take a test!! Always gotta check right!!

@KRK05 my app also says due around the 1st but my cycles still aren’t really stable so no idea!!

@Ltay2 I'm with u on that I am NOT symptom spotting cause that's just a cruel trick cause there all the same as AF. Instead I think anything I feel I'm gonna log it into my app so I can look back & know my 'normal' symptoms. I'm gonna hold off too for testing & get ready for my OPK questions 🙄😂

@Skip86 @Minster2012 So sorry to hear u girls are still having a bit of a rough time since MC & for your losses 💜 I myself had an Ectopic in March, my hcg levels were 0 at start of April so I'm thinking its probably why my AF was a bit thrown off this month, plus I always get heavy periods but omg today is unbelievable I am on my 4th pad since 10am so hoping it calms down over the next couple days 🙈

@Skip86 I see your using CB digi, what CD do u usually start that? I've never tracked before so I'm worried I start it too late cause I have no clue when I actually ovulate for all I know could be really early on in my cycle or really late 🤔

@KRK05 welcome to the “well we’ve gone through the shit so let’s get shagging again” club! 😂😂 since 10am, ooooo sending 🍰your way!! Def fingers crossed it eases off for you 🤞🏻I’m gonna use CB digital too, I’ve only started using last month but never made it to a smiley face! I also don’t know when I ovulate, do you know how long your cycles are? I don’t really know that either but they have to “learn your cycle” (that’s why you stay with the same stick you put the new cartridges into... I started on CD9 last time so I didn’t miss it but then got AF. I’m on CD9 today, & still on 0 with the ICs from yesterday & so far today so I don’t know whether to use CB tomorrow or not 😬 I only have about 7 left I think so I’m keen to hear others thoughts too @Ltay2

Sorry @Skip86 it should have been instead on the clear blue

@Minster2012 That club is defo me to a T, I'm in 😂😂 I'm normally 28 days but this one was 32 or 33 so il just go by my 28 days which says I should start CD8 on the instructions, I bought the 20 tests pack so I wouldnt run out. I seen that too that they have to learn your cycles so il defo stick at it, u should stick at it too & if u need to buy more just use them in your same holder your using now. Its rubbish u cant buy the test strips seperate, bloody con! 🤨 Hurry up CD8 so I can start, also told OH to get rested up cause wanting to do SMEP 😜

@KRK05 high five for the club woooo
We were really enjoying SMEP last time it was actually making us hornier, & last weekend which was like CD4-7 straight after AF we DTD 3 days in a row talking about it! But then DS1 decided he was going to initiate potty training so that’s now taking a slight shine off having first day yesterday on my own (DH working all week still) cleaning up piss & 💩. Worse today on my hands & knees this morning now in crap leggings so NOT feeling sexy at all 😂🤣& already eaten half a Lindt Easter bunny

This will not be a sexy FW 😂
But yes I need to get on the CB & order more def
Where did you get yours as I was given mine x

@Minster2012 That's funny u say that cause I found last cycle DTD more made us want to do it even more without even thinking 'its FW' 😂 but our 5 year old decided lockdown means it's a weekend night every night so was just not sleeping at a decent time so didnt work for us cause my OH at work also, so that didnt last long it's as if the little terror knew & was like 'nope no baby brothers or sisters' 😂 hahahah that's so funny 'cleaning up piss & 💩' 😂😂 I'm not feeling sexy atall either I'm currently going about in my joggers & baggy top, bun on the top of my head eating everything in sight but its AF I'm allowed 🤷🏼‍♀️

I got mines from Boots but only cause I read some reviews off Amazon & some were fakes but not many bad reviews most were good so I was like oh hell no I'm taking no chances but Boots prices are RIDICULOUS compared to everywhere else, theres a website called 'Dr Fertility' that has it same prices as Amazon the website seems decent enough so maybe try a diff site like that if your like me worry about the serious stuff off of Amazon 🙈 but wouldnt recommend Boots prices there just taking the P!

Urgh honestly you go for it, I’m here having just stopped the last tantrum with breadsticks Cos they were the easy option now eating breadsticks myself thinking should I mention the wee on the chair? but I know during bake off tonight it will be wine & cake 😂

Hopefully it will be the same this time!! My friend who gave me these ones said she always got hers from dr fertility from I will get some more from there then. Honestly this week can do one already. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Hope everyone else is feeling better than us 😂😂

@Minster2012 no piss anywhere here, but I'm counting the minutes until I can turn my laptop off/ throw it into the garden and have some gin. This day has been awful. OH hinting a bit to DTD and I'm just too annoyed lol

@Minster2012 Just give up for the day that's what I'd do 😂 I've got my Gin ready for a few tonight 😜 my OH has came in from work & fallen asleep on the couch, bloody cheek I'm having severe blood loss here 🤨

@Charlotte2020 I'm with u on the Gin tonight I actually have my glass all ready to just pour pour pour 🙄😂 I'm not even much of a drinker tbh but I need to de-stress & take the night off 🤷🏼‍♀️

Ha ha ha @Charlotte2020 & @KRK05 chin chin from me then!! I’ve clicked off child poo & piss duty, @Charlotte2020 that laptop better be closed & gin empty by now, where are you in your cycle? I’m now having a bath with g&t beside me & ive even cracked open a jo Malone candle that was a wedding present for someone who’s wedding was cancelled....we’ll it’ll spoil won’t it?!!

@KRK05 they don’t get it. My DH didn’t reply to any messages today so I knew he’d also had a shit day but I was like tomorrow I will go shout at your guys for you (they will prob respond better) & you do the training yeah?? Humph

Roll on whateverday tomorrow is 😂

Morning ladies! @KRK05 and @Minster2012 I plan on using CB for the first few months to really pinpoint O without all the squinting and uncertainty of ICs. My bank balance won't be happy if I keep going with them for too long though so here's hoping I don't have to 🤞🏼 You're right it's an absolute rort not being able to buy the sticks separately!
It says for my cycle to start on day CD7 but I decided to wait until 8 in order to save a precious stick! Glad I did though because I'm now on day three of ⭕️ and you surely don't need anymore of a baseline than that?

With DS I used CB for the first time in the month that I fell (cycle 6) I was completely convinced I would O on CD 14, used up all the 10 sticks by CD 17 without static smiley and was totally gutted - thought there was something wrong with me and I wasn't ovulating. Used a basic test strip on the evening of CD17 and it was a blazing positive, we DTD and were fortunate enough to catch :)
So I've actually never had a successful cycle of using CB (never got to static smiley) but it definitely helped me understand my cycle better than the cheapies did.

I'm sorry to hear about your experience too @KRK05 🌸 and really hope you can get some clarity this time round. If your cycle is around the lengths you've mentioned without too much variance, and you have 20 sticks, I'd say average it and then go by the suggested start date on the instructions and you'll have plenty to see you through 😊

Ps I post at weird times because I'm in a totally different time zone to you all!

Oops not sure why that was all bold font!

Morning everyone! How are you all doing?

I am CD7 today, feeling positive but not much to think about at the moment! Taking all my supplements and trying to chill before the madness begins. Going to start OPKs on Sunday (CD10).

Morning! CD 8 over here- Am using the CB OPK's this month to try and guide us a little as cycle 1. Was due to stat testing today but a big fat circle- going to leave it a few days, carry on DTD every couple of days and maybe start testing again on Saturday. This part seems like a funny time- I feel a little useless and theres nothing I can really do- Anyone else ever feel like that?!

@CMM20 do you mean the CB digital with the circle and smiley faces? With those ones you do need to use it everyday to get a baseline so I probably would advise against taking a break until Saturday. How long are your cycles usually?

Hi @Skip86, yes- the CB digital ovulator tests with the circle/ static/ flashing face. So you would recommend doing it everyday? Thank you, this is such good information- I'm such a novice so any help is so appreciated! Cycle is normally a regular 28 days :)

@CMM20 with a 28 day cycle yes I think you should keep going!
So with those tests you start from the date in the instructions, according to the average length of your cycle, so you were absolutely right to start testing on CD8. Then you test every day using first urine of the morning, until you get a flashing smiley face. You start testing early and regularly in your cycle so that the holder can find a baseline for your hormone levels. Don't worry if you get the ⭕️ symbol for a few days, that's totally normal and necessary!
Once you get a flashing smiley you can possibly test more than once in a day, but personally I prefer using cheap test sticks alongside the CB for when I'm in fertile window because CB is so expensive!
As an example I started testing CD8 (28 day cycles too) and am CD10 now, have had 3 days of ⭕️, but expect a flashing smiley in a day or two.

Hope that makes sense!

@Skip86 Yes, makes perfect sense- Thank you so much for your help :)!

I’m hoping I haven’t messed mine up, I started on day 8 last time but this time because was wrangling toddler in the morning & thought I have limited sticks (I actually have 12) then I’ve started today on CD10 with the CB advanced. Oh well, we will see

I know exactly what you mean @Ltay2 I hate those days Cos you still can’t stop thinking about it but can’t do anything 🤷‍♀️

@CMM20 I should add though that I am basing all of this on CB instructions and advertising and it's very possible that the 'baseline' thing is just so you use more sticks and spend more money! I'm sure if you did accidentally or purposely miss a day that it would be totally fine 😊 Good luck!

@Minster2012 I am sure that will be fine! I really do think CB just want people to use loads of their product so say to test way earlier than you need to.