Chatterbox May Bus - part 4

[Sausage1990]

Thought I'd best start a new thread. I'm. It great at keeping track of the conversation all but i don't want to loose track of you all 💕
@Franklydear @MrsEmilyB @SmileyT @Juno231 @babyg123

Thanks @MoonW !

@Juno231 what’s a temp adjuster? So sorry you’re feeling crappy :( i would be the exact same.

@Sausage1990 I had a peak for 2 days (though I hadn’t been testing before that so it could have been longer), but af came about a week after :/ I think in normal circumstances you get the peak then af comes in the next couple of days. I would DTD just in case as I stupidly thought there’s no way I could’ve ov’d that late, assumed I was pg and didn’t DTD until it was a few days past. So annoyed about that still. You’re still not out 🤞🏼✨

@Aimy1 congrats! 🎉🎉

@GemmaMay3291 sorry about bfn :( still early though 🤞🏼✨

Thank you everyone. I did the test a few hours after being awake so going to do another with my fmu on tuesday once the tests have come. I'm praying it sticks this time.

@Juno231 havent really done anything differently this time, suppose I have been a bit more relaxed. Cycle 6 for me, I came off the pill the start of december.

I havent really got any of my normal pms symptoms this time other than sore nipples and I've been having cramps today and last night (which make me nervous that it's not going to stick) as I normally cramp before af. I just couldnt wait any longer l, sort of regretting it now x

My temp has also gone up today from 36.6 yesterday to 37 today, although I do this around 9am every day as only just started so was getting used to doing it each day before properly starting next month so not sure that means anything. I cant feel my cervix at all either and lotion like cm if that helps anyone x

@Hopefulmummie for me the morning I get the dip is the day AF shows up in the afternoon, but I know it’s different for everyone and some people get the dip the day before rather than on the same day.

@Aimy1 keep fingers crossed for a sticky bean for you 🤞💕

@Juno231 I’m so sorry, and completely understandable to feel low about that - I would feel exactly the same 💕

@Aimy1 lovely too see another BFP! I have had cramps the last few days since getting my BFP, although feels different to my usual AF cramps. I think cramping is very common at this point. Fingers crossed all goes well for you!

@Juno231 I totally get your feelings, sorry this has happened. A few years ago my ex cheated on me then moved straight in with her after I found out. When I heard a while later that she was pregnant it was so hard to hear. It's really shitty but it will be your turn soon xx

@skyla01 thank you, reassures me that others who are pregnant have had the same. only time will tell, hopefully this is it now. Just going to try and relax as much as I can (not so easy with a very hyperactive 3 year old) x

@Skyla01 wow that's such a shit situation! Sorry you had to go through that.

@Newbie0818 Google bbt temp adjuster - it tweaks your bbt if you woke up too early/late compared to usual. Haven't used it but seen ladies on MN swear by it for more accurate charts

@GemmaMay3291 it really is!! Never mind. I really don’t think it’s my month. Will just wait for AF to arrive now and fingers crossed for next month x

Hey ladies I don't really know what to make of this, I think I can see a line but not certain if it's my eyes playing up?

Let me know what you ladies think, I tested this morning and left it in my bathroom, came up just now to have a peek 😩

Currently 11dpo

Thank you for all the advice here it really helps me stay sane!

Woke up craving pancakes AGAIN😂😂

Anybody else testing Friday? It's a Bank Holiday and the Belgian government has finally allowed hairdressers to reopen so I have an appointment so good news or not I'll get a pampering (although crossing all of my fingers it's good news!!)

@CaramelTart23 ooo I see a line! Give it a few days and rest again? 🤞 for you!

Here's a black and white pic

@CaramelTart23 I see a line too 👍🏻😀

What pregnancy tests do you all recommend? That I could order off Amazon

I'm feeling really down in the dumps today... Feeling quite emotional and deflated. I was so hopeful that this was our cycle but I'm just not convinced anymore. 😢 And I don't know why I'm posting again, I just needed to share. TTC is hard 😔

@RobinRose thank you 🙏🙏

@CaramelTart23 I think I can see something too? Are you going to wait a couple of days and test again? 🤞

@Sausage1990 I’m sorry you’re feeling low today, I feel like this journey is so full of emotions and ups and downs. That’s why I’m so thankful to have found here with all of you lot to share it with, and we’re here for you through the low days as well as the high, and I am so invested in each one of you getting your BFPs 💕

@Sausage1990 I'm sorry that you're feeling like this 😞 it's been a really emotional rollercoaster for us ladies here... especially with the lockdown and not being able to do basic things like go to a restaurant and having a good time. It's time like this when you realise what calmness brings being able to just breathe 😣

Have a mini pamper session at home, relax in a hot bubble bath and pick out your fave chocolate!!

I think I must have lost it a few times, breaking down and feeling so motiveless and depressed. But I realised, I just need to stop overthinking and make use of being at home. Currently like painting and drawing... has helped me a lot.

And I am sure being on MN will help you as we are all in it together!! Xx

@MoonW I can't even begin to explain what a gem of a site this has been for me. I think I would have sat at home driving myself insane! I don't always like to share every aspect of my cycle journeys with my husband as I don't want to get his hopes up every month 😞

But I'm so glad I joined, it brings me comfort for all the familiar stories I've read. Brings me positive vibes, hope and joy when I see BFPs and courage from those who are strong enough to ride another journey. Highly respect those who take it blow after blow and still have a great outlook to ttc! And all while facing reality around us xx

I will be testing in a few days with a frer , do you think I need a blood test done? 😩

@Sausage1990 - thats really odd about your OPKs! How sensitive are your IC hcg tests?

@juno231 I'm sorry. It's totally understandable that hit you right in the feels ❤️❤️❤️

@aimy1 congratulations!!! 🎉 Continuing our streak of at least 1 bfp a day xx

@Hopefulmummie my temp drops the day before or day of AF too!

@CaramelTart23 - I see a line too! But be careful with it being read after the time window as they can become inaccurate. Do you have another?

7dpo here today. Went for a lovely long 2 hour walk (socially distanced) with the in laws which was a beautiful distraction. No real symptoms to speak of - my cervix is really high - I can just about reach it. But it's hard so 🤷‍♀️ I have a bit of backache too which could be the long walk, and keep needing to pee.

@CaramelTart23 @MoonW thanks for your support. You're right, this thread has been such a great support and I think I'd be going even more crazy without it. I have been doing some colouring and watching gogglebox for some light hearted distraction 😊

@MrsEmilyB well I looked yesterday and my femometer ones are 25mlU but I did a frer yesterday and a one touch today which is 10mlU. I'm just going to leave it and not to test on that one unless I get one on the ic's because I've only got 1 frer left.

I think my biggest frustration is because I feel like I have symptoms... My boobs feel big and have had aches and a fair amount of nipple sensitivity (plus tingles around my nipples), this nausea feeling that's just been around since Tuesday afternoon, cramps all day every day, thin/watery/stretchy cm... And I've looked back at cycles from last year when we weren't ttc and I didn't have any of these for this long or this consistently. I feel like my body is playing games with me. And I'm struggling with it all today. I've been really ok but yesterday I was feeling wobbly about it but today in just feeling alot of emotion. Sorry to waffle and rant... breathe

@CaramelTart23 I completely agree! My DH is really great, but even he admits it’s difficult to always understand as he’s not the one waking up to do temps and OPKs and so constantly having it on the brain, plus like you I don’t always want him to get his hopes up and then have to tell him AF has arrived, so here provides me with the possibility to speak to others who just ‘get it’ 💕

@Sausage1990 that sounds like a good afternoon! Try not to let yourself get too frustrated yet, but equally allow yourself to let it all out! I’ve still got my fingers crossed for you🤞

@MrsEmilyB I'm popping to my local Superdrug's later, I've been hearing a lot about frer and it's reputation on MN so thought I'd do a couple from today and tomorrow.

I usually bulk up on tests from eBay and Amazon but given the current situation I think I'll be waiting more than week for it to arrive x

Argh! I had a peak LH reading of 180/200 two days ago - on cycle day 27 - so I think I ovulated late. This was after thinking I had ovulated a week ago! Confused, I grabbed OH for one more yesterday, but am not sure it was enough. LH low today, so definitely seems like a peak (rather than hcg picked up by opk) but will keep testing. Feeling grumpy about starting the 2ww again. 1dpo today, looking at a 42 day cycle - testing at the end of May. I will ride this bus all the way! Congratulations to all the BFPs!