TTC Festive Bus

[SunnydazeQ]

Hello ladies

This is a continuous of our bus from Dec. Please tag anyone I may have forgotten. Here's to many Christmas BFPs 🎉🎄🎁

@gracie2307
@MgW1
@SRyellow
@Sunflowers81
@SparkyLauz
@bmeggar
@PurplePops
@Highfalutinlootin
@ACNass
@Bizawit
@Dogmum13
@Raffie13
@Cinega

@SunnydazeQ I've tried that, it's really nice!

@MgW1 how are you doing? I just realised we are the same dpo, I'm 10dpo today, AF due on Tues or Weds.
I also just saw you mentioned chapped lips, is that an early pregnancy symptom? I got it today, my lips split in the middle they were so chapped!

@SunnydazeQ I have actually tried that stuff and you're right, it's not too bad if you want something bubbly! I just tend to find it a bit sickly, like grape juice I guess. One glass is fine but I can't really drink any more!x

@Bluepolkadots42 yeah I know what you mean, although I did everything 'right' from Jan-July and it still took those 6months to get pregs and bubs wasn't a sticky one anyway...so a bit of me does think there is something to be said for not killing yourself being perfect either. I guess you're probably most likely to conceive if happy and enjoying the trying, and if a few drinks or naughty food makes you happy (it certainly does for me!) then everything in moderation 😉 Having said that, I think gentle exercise is definitely good. After my first son I suffered from chronic back pain and really irregular periods. I tried everything but the thing that finally sorted me out was gentle cardio exercise. So since then, I'm really aware of what a positive impact just moving your body a bit can have. I've got into bad wfh habits over the months - so easy to do very little! - so have been making a conscious effort to do a little more each day over the last month. Hopefully that will help me 🤞🤷‍♀️xx

I think my opks are getting darker so fingers crossed for a positive one.

So normally between finishing ovulation and my period being on its way my CM stays a thick creamy consistency. Yesterday in the shower when i checked it was different, had the resemblance of snot . I was 8dpo sorry for tmi just not something I've came across before 😂😫

@Cienega
Anxious wait here ! Yes had chapped lips with all pregnancies buy had it a few times when not been preg and weather has been cold so might be coincidence?! 🤷‍♀️ not getting hopes up, still feel like AF is on way due to cramps - really painful.as per usuall 🙄 xxx

Omg I feel so different to the last cycle! Last month I was OBSESSING over ovulation strips, tracking, googling symptoms etc.

Now it's my second cycle (CD12) I literally feel like I'm not ttc anymore, I feel so laid back about it all. I think it's because last cycle I got so caught up with wanting to announce a pregnancy at Christmas (it would be their first grandchild both sides). Now that's out the window I feel so relaxed and no pressure to do it ASAP. Whether that will change I don't know.

Does anyone have any tips on lengthening the luteal phase? Mines about 9 days and I think it's too short and could be an issue.

@Sunflowers81

Hey *@gracie2307* how are you doing? Are you still high fertility? Really hoping you get your Christmas wish of a bfp this month. How was your week? I hope your anxiety is better. My week has been good thanks, it does feel like time is going so slowly in this 2ww though! We had lots of snow yesterday morning, but I had to go to work so couldn't build a snowman 😆 ⛄️

Hey @Sunflowers81 how are you? I finally got my peak on Saturday morning which is about 4 days later than usual so I'm so confused now tbh! I've stopped taking the chasteberry as that's the only thing I tried new this month and I'm wondering whether it has made my acne worse/prolonged my ovulation this month.. Ooh good luck hun for the 2ww! What CD are you? Oh wow you were lucky to get snow!! Hows your weekend been? Xx

[quote SunnydazeQ]@gracie2307 hello hon! How are you? Hope your acne is getting better. I read one of the side effects of chasteberry is acne so maybe this is the reason? Did you get your peak in the end? Hope your having a lovely weekend 😊

I am 10/11 DPO and haven't even started the book yet 🙈 Been so busy getting stuff ready for Christmas that the time is flying by. I went to the loo earlier today, just before my accupuncture, and there was a bit of brownish blood. Hoping it is implantation bleeding. Might be tempted to take a test tomorrow 😲🤣 Picked out our Christmas tree today so about to decorate it....very excited :)[/quote]
Hey @SunnydazeQ how are you? Happy Sunday! I am ok thank you i got my peak yesterday finally hooray! This cycle has been very strange for me. Oh that's so interesting im thinking it could be the chasteberry that's caused the acne/delayed cycle. The past two days I've had such painful O cramps 😫 ... How are you? Hows the bleeding has it stopped? Ooh your weekend sounds lovely and festive! I cant wait for Xmas break need some time out from work and distress! Xx

[quote Diddy28]@gracie2307 yes I hope the fertile gods have blessed you this month! I came off the pill in March and started using natural cycles to work out my cycles etc! I started tracking OPK etc in the last 3 months but I feel like this month has been proper tracking and BD throughout while fertile window so really hoping this is our month. I'm struggling to. It stress and think about it so much, I feel like it consumed my brain all day! How about you?! X[/quote]
Hey @Diddy28 how are you? So sorry for my late reply! Hows everything going with you? What CD are you? I understand how you feel, TTC can be so consuming! I've tried to relax more this month but my cycle this month has been all over the shop, finally got a peak OPK on Saturday which is Cd20 when I'm usually a 30 day cycle length... its all very odd! Xx

Hey @MgW1 how are you? Ive had exactly the same as you this month as I got my peak on Saturday, CD20. Woke up with OV cramps on Saturday and have felt them on and off for 2 days. Like you I dont know whether I can expect AF at the same time as usual as it would normally arrive in about 10 days time. How are you feeling? Xx

@gracie2307
OMG! Well I tried evening primrose this month ans read ita likely due to that!!!! Well AF not turned up yet. Was due yesterday but could be wednesday. Cramping since ovulation , il see what happens. If its not this month then Il have a few xmas drinks and just enjoy xmas after a miserable year 👍🏻 next peak should be around xmas week , it would be lucky 🤞🏻
How are you feeling ?? Read it can be delayed due to other things like dieting , stress , poor sleep or just an off month xx

@MgW1 oh fingers crossed for you. Bless your memory! I've been pregnant 3 times and can barely remember any of the symptoms I had or when I had them, I'm useless! 😂
Have you tested yet? I feel like I may be out too. 11dpo today and got a bfn on a cheapie early detection test. I would have expected to get even a faint line by now especially if the possible implantation was three days ago. Both yesterday afternoon and this afternoon I felt like I was car sick for a while (I wasn't in the car!) Like a motion sickness. I definitely didnt imagine it! It's just so odd to get things like that and not be pregnant! Like what else is that from!?? 🙄

@Cienega
I tested in the ended yesterday and bfn but i expected it at 10dpo. Waiting now , testing friday unless AF - it will kill me this week 🤣 still got dry lips and sore gums oh and of course AF style cramps. Have you had cramps ? I have literally had them over a week 🙄 xx

@MgW1 I know its crazy isn't it how one small change can really mess up a cycle! Ooh keeping everything crossed for you🤞 still a good chance you might get a BFP in the next few days. Yeah thats a good plan 👌 its been such a rubbish year I think I will be the same, if not lucky this time my next fertile period is on NY! One of my close friends is pregnant and basically sent me a long message yesterday saying how miserable she is being pregnant and its terrible but I literally had to stop myself from saying 'You have no idea how blessed you are being pregnant' 🙈 TTC can be so bloody cruel sometimes xx

Ladies, AF is definitely on the way for me. Dark brown bleeding has now turned to bright red. Still off and on and only when I wipe but I am starting to cramp now so I expect a steady heavy flow by morning. Early as well 11/12 DPO. Christmas I won't be using OPKs or following any plans. Will DTD around when I think we'll ovulate based on my app and EWCM, and otherwise when we feel like it. Staying on the group to cheer everyone on for their BFP 💞

@gracie2307 hi!! How are you doing? Think it's a good idea to stop the tablets and see if that helps. Good luck for your TWW but hopefully it will fly by as it's a busy time in the prep for Christmas. Hope you get your BFP this cycle xx

I started cramping and just waiting for a full AF bleed now. I am disappointed but hey ho! Really thought after my MC in Sep, we'd be pregnant by now. Hubby is very good and supportive but I am getting tired of this TTC journey. We're going into cycle 7 now and will be very relaxed about it as I intend to have a good Christmas so January will be the next time we really try. Xx

Hey @gracie2307! I'm glad your peak finally arrived! Oh yes, I wonder if it was the chasteberry? I tried it when I wanted to lengthen my luteal phase, but it gave me terrible headaches 😔.
I'm cd23, 10 days post ovulation. Starting to get really antsy now 😬.
Went on a lovely long walk today, and have been keeping myself busy working on a cheeky Mrs Santa chocolate orange cover 😂. I will post a picture of the goal and the progress so far.
Hope you had a good weekend too. Xx

@gracie2307 and for any other knitters who fancy a giggle 😆, she’s a work in progress, but helping to keep me busy during the tww.

@MgW1 crossing everything for you! The cramps are the hardest to decipher I think! Yeas I've been getting them although only really from 8dpo along with that brown discharge. I've been having them on and off since, some feel like mild period cramps and some are just one sided and I feel it in my lower back too. The whole time you are wondering if AF is imminent or if it's just hormonal due to pregnancy!
I do remember in my last pregnancy I had just taken a test and got a faint positive (I have no idea how close to my AF I was as I hadn't been trying then and never tracked my period at all!) and then got cramps straight after, very like period cramps and I was terrified I was having a very early miscarriage 😳 so they are such a difficult symptom to decipher 🙄

@Sunflowers81 love it! 🤣

😂 thank you @Dogmum13 😘

@Cienega
They are in deed. Feel more like an ache ?! Probably always had them but not noticed. I did a test this a.m on the most ridiculous faint line appeared buy it might be my eyes as my husband couldnt see it! Definately giving it til friday now. I have had a faint positive before and then AF turned up so will see. Have you done another test ? Home bargains do early ones - dont know how well they compare to first response ones , the FR are so expensive ! X

@MgW1 oh that's sounds promising! I haven't taken one today, I am very proud of myself! Usually at this stage I have to test everyday but this morning I felt no urge to at all, I think it's just pure fear that it will be negative and I'll know I'm out, don't think I'm ready for that yet 😔
Oh the frers are so bloody expensive!! All I've got at the mo are cheapies and not early ones so I know they won't pick anything up until I've missed my period.ive purpose my not bought any others so I hold out!
My app is telling me to test tomo so I'm guessing I due my period then or maybe Wednesday? The app is basing it off 14 days from when I ovulated as it was in initially due AF on the 15th but I ovulated early so I'm thinking AF would be earlier too?
The thing that is giving me hope now is that I don't have any of my pms, I normally have a couple of days of I've flare and cramps before AF but I don't have anything like that at the mo 🤔

@MgW1
Sorry my predictive txt on this phone is brutal! I meant IBS flare up