Yoga slurping & keep fit POASticking - TTC unconventionally BUS 33

[Minster2012]

So our valentines treats did the trick & we’ve got some BFPs for February...HORRAY!! 🥳♥️😘

We’ve picked up some newbies who come armed with a flesh light for horses, 🐴a penchant for McSteamy & 2 extra Sausages 🐶🍆for us to add to our rowdy bus.

If all else fails we can send our dogs round the country...stud them to each other cos they don’t understand social distancing and get a hella cute bus loads of pups instead, they can then teach us how to do it!

Grab your popcorn for Married for at First Sight, your briefcase for the horse spunk & make your decision on whether you are McSteamy or McDreamy...🩺

We’ve got the fastest TTC 🚌in the UK & we talk like it’s a WhatsApp group so be prepared...but don’t worry cos long as you pop in and out & say hello once in a while you can sit on top, we’ve got room for you to chill out if TTC gets too much.

We are a rowdy bus of newbies, oldies with history, excited ladies going forwards for IVF & pregnant mates we can’t get rid of and we are now OWED BIG.

And if you see mention of my blog then blame these guys they made me do it...#shamelessplug

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Story so far...

June 24 BFPs
July 11 BFPs
August 18 BFPs
Sep 4 BFPs
Oct 7 BFPs
Nov 7 BFPs
Dec 14 BFPs
7 BFPs for jan

3 BFPs for February so far, plenty of time left 🤞🏻🤩

Obviously @Franklydear it's clearly the Spanish way!!

BTW has MAFS finished???? Or can I just not find it tonight, has it not recorded???

@Minster2012 I will do once AF comes! Now that the virus numbers are dropping and people are being vaccinated I'll feel less guilty about calling the GP. I'm really just not the type that goes to a doctor, probably just because I've never had many problems in adulthood. The last time I went that wasn't a smear was about 10 years ago when I had a bad UTI and that was only because I was in a lot of pain. It just feels unnatural to call up when I'm not ill 😂 so silly

Awww @2020mission but I bet you pay a fair bit of tax! You are just generally very healthy then 🙌🏻but I'd say def get yourself booked in. Do you want a small change adding to the list?

@MartyMcShy @Meredithgrey1 @Ronnii @Justanothercyster @Vil10 @Kally9 @Haiyaa @HollieL567 @Hopeful110 @HappyMrsR @Thinkingandblinking @JJ93 @Sausage1990 @Florence13 @DOB78 @InkyPaper @Crazydoglady123 @DJmum83 @TTCAbroad @clolo @Clairey844 @Billythecat whilst I'm writing the new thread do you have a "small change" to add that you are doing/planning on doing that we can nudge you with /help with?

@2020mission you shouldn’t feel guilty, my GP told me they have hardly anyone coming in or calling when I went to get my rubella vaccine for IVF. They’re there for everyone
@Minster2012 I find the IVF threads a bit overwhelming, i have been on a few. I also think there’s a lot of heartbreak on there and not much positivity. You guys are so cheerful and fun!

@Minster2012 MAFSA is now on at 8.30, they changed the time. And my gosh tonight's episode was GOOD.
Hmmm small change. Less time on my phone? That would be nice! I'm not sure really, I've been craving sugar lots recently but that's the pcos niggling at me. I'll have a think. Being more positive maybe?

Hi everyone
Sorry I have missing in action had lost my phone, found it in the children's toy box eventually.

I'm going to scroll through and have a read to catch up.

Feeling good just now long may it continue.
Itching to tell the kids but will wait for my scan in just under 3 weeks.

Hope your all doing ok,

@Minster2012 can't believe we are ready for a new bus.
Xxx

Omg girls page 39 already??

Sorry I've had a headache for a couple of days. Most I can take is low dose cocodamol and its not working 😪 had bp checked on Thursday due to this and was fine. Trace of protein in urine as well as blood (not unusual for me, been in every sample for last 3 years as I have stage 2 ckd) so sent it to the lab and put me on antibiotics. Called today for results and apparently no infection 🤷‍♀️ so can stop antibiotics. Thinking headache may be cos I'm due an eye test so will book one asap.

I'm away to sort these lovely ginger roots out before bed lol. Hairdresser by trade which is handy although u wouldn't know it to look at me 🤦‍♀️🤣🤣

@Justanothercyster mafs was good wasn't it! Just late! @Minster2012 I was outraged though.
@Gensola good news about the ivf
@notyetamumbuttrying it sounds pretty good really? All things considered. Aside from the lap time. No wonder they pretend it's all fine and crack on? I do wonder how much of it is an issue. I suppose as long as your tubes aren't blocked or ivf is OK then it maybe doesn't matter? I dunno! I was going to tentatively ask about it when I go next week.

Greatest showman? I'll give that one a go. Had a day off today.
@Dollybird89 sorry about your dad's uncle. And your shitty family members.

I'm loving MAFS! I started at the weekend and on episode 13 now. Literally can't stand Ines though 😩

@lucyrp it's so tough to concentrate in a lockdown. I really struggle with staying focussed! Luckily you won't be there for very long!! I'm ok thanks 😊 just finished "behind her eyes" nuts!!
@larrythelizard I'm not sure we'll wait until then but we'll see. Haha can just picture someone lying still, hoping not to be spotted by the instructor 🤣 😂
@Justanothercyster hehe no worries! I get ya, I'm the same post ov. Worse the closer to my period for me.
@amy2503 defo get booked in, you won't regret it! Come join the ttc 12 months thread as well. Others have felt like you too but felt so much better once testing started.
@Vil10 yeah I guess it was on the whole. So what you thinking after the roadmap? Mexico's getting cancelled right.
@Minster2012 yeah the wait is fine, it's just I wish they hadn't of said you'll get results same day, and come in for an SA but then book the appointment for when the analysis ppl have finished for the day. So stupid, but at least it'll be this week and results in a couple weeks! We will wait if his SA has improved, if not then we'll likely go private...hard to say for certain at mo.
@paintfairy it was on the whole just the annoyance as said to minster. I won't know if my tubes are blocked or not without the Lap lol. You should still ask about it when you go in.
@Crazydoglady123 You've got so much more to come you don't even realise. It's soooo entertaining!

@2020mission I hadn't realised you still hadn't been! Get on it! It's taken paintfairy and I since July to be seen by the fertility clinic 🙊

@Kally9 your fsh/lh shouldn't be taken at day 21. LH in particular fluctuates throughout your cycle so needs to be taken on day 3. Otherwise those results are borderline pcos (ratio of 1:3) but for reference mine were 1:3 when they accidentally took it on day 21 but perfect when taken properly on day 3!

I can't believe they changed MAFSA?! And didn't tell us! DH tried to convince me it wasn't on and made me watch something else. Need to catch up tomorrow now!

@Gensola yes I always find the IVF threads so just details orientated on X Y X there is no banter no fun and a lot of it I used to find depressing not supportive. (And they wouldn't let me leave here 🤷‍♀️🙄)such good news for March though x

@Justanothercyster yeah being more positive is a great one...how you going to do that? I'd love less screen time but you guys 😝😜

@DJmum83 hows your aunt? And I bet you can't wait, it will be so good

@Catherinettc I mean that doesn't sound like fun...the headache not the roots, though that too maybe! Hope you've been resting up, lots of water but good to stop antibiotics tho

@paintfairy FOMO at MAFS 😖@Crazydoglady123 OMG you have it allll to come!

@notyetamumbuttrying ahhh they told you that, damn them. Keep pushing!

@Juno231 😬 I'm preparing myself for a long wait. Honestly I'm just hoping because of those 2 chemicals that I'm just having bad luck but really I know it shouldn't take this long... keeping hope from the ladies that caught after a year while they were progressing with getting help 😅 please push me again when I post that AF has arrived!

@Minster2012 my change next cycle should be calling the GP! 😆 I'll also try a full caffeine cut again... I mostly just reduced it a lot except for the first 2 months TTC when I didn't touch any. Worth another go?

@Gensola missed your IVF news, great to hear all is well 🤞

I totally flaked on yoga tonight 🙈 but DH wanted to go for a long walk, so we did that instead. Felt like an OK compromise!

@Minster2012 don't worry! There's no equipment needed for the Greatest Showman workout 😄 hmm small changes...more exercise 😅 I've definitely been slacking!

@2020mission I'm with the others, time to get onto your GP lovely!

@Catherinettc ouch, hope the headache eases off soon!

Thanks ladies ❤ me too. God I miss ibuprofen 🤣🤣🤣 xx

Wide awake club... Thanks for the bear hugs @minster2012 ❤️ DH said the same, they'll do a risk assessment and have to deal with it. I won't have to massively shield like you say it's more work I'm concerned about as I'd be travelling into my third trimester potentially and visiting public places. Loos etc as well. X

Early start for me today. Taking OH to his recertification in Doncaster and while he's there I'm giving me dad's live in carer a well needed break and going to sit with him for a few hours. I'm super excited lol. I love driving and I get to drive for 6/7 hours today?!? Yay?? Think today maybe a day off from workout as it's gonna be a looooong day.

@minster2012 had to giggle at your post you tagged me in last night (I promise i won't be mad lmao just really disappointed... my grandad used to say that to me when I was a kid and I'd feel awful!!!)

Hope everyone has a great day and I'll catch in with you all later.

You got this ladies!!!!!

Another funny dream where I woke up really angry with OH at least I've come to realise they're dreams and make up most mornings😂 early start for me too as taking OH to work so I have the car to take DS to school etc as it's his first day back! 🥺

Thanks for your replies @minster2012 and @juno231 - I had completely forgotten that they took the FSH/LH on the wrong day, she did say she would need to reorder it!

I'm glad I ovulated but also nervous because we've been trying for a year. I have a history of not ovulating so can't help feeling it was a fluke!

Another one with the "shit nights sleep" crew but I was determined to at least try until a decent time!

@2020mission noted, & we will push you, the chemicals are a good sign def but there's no harm in doing the tests Cos it's not like you are going to stop TTC so it'll be in the background 😘

@Dollybird89 yay for your driving today then & glad you liked it! I'm right behind you pushing us all & we are all behind you. Doing fab!

@lucyrp maybe you just don't like him first thing in the morning 🤔 and first day back awwwww

@Kirky658 yep with you on the loos but by that stage you'll care less about things I think. There's still lots of time & things can change so try not to worry. With lots of ppl rebooking their hols they might just want you to stay fielding that?

@InkyPaper got that down & yep perfect compromise I'd say nice big stretch of legs

@Kally9 it's great you've ovulated, and I guess they can repeat to see how it is other months? So don't worry about the LH/FH

@Minster2012 ohh yeah, so my little thing to change is cutting down my diet coke intake to 3 cans a week. (I would drink like 3 cans a DAY normally!) So I'm focusing on drinking more water (to make sure im hydrated enough to notice cm changes) lol. Xx

Urgggh must be something in the air @Minster2012 me too on the crap sleep club

@Dollybird89 yayyy hope you have a good day, it's amazing what a near year in lockdown gets you excited about!

@Hopeful110 that's a good one, never knew hydration levels affected CM!

@Juno231 she said re the embryo that it was a decent quality one and if it survives the thaw then I think the factors are my age and lining quality etc so the odds are 50-50. Odds on last one were 60% tho and it didn’t work! Fingers crossed this one will, but I’m mentally prepared to start a new egg collection cycle in summer.

@bez91 yeah I found this just now but im sure someone mentioned being hydrated helps cm.

Makes sense @Hopeful110 - being properly hydrated seems to be the answer for a lot of ailments!

I've started taking magnesium at night @Minster2012 and it knocks me out, might be worth a try?

I'd definitely like to join @Dollybird89's exercise club but I've been struggling for motivation and energy to do any more than the 4 a week I have paid for as part of my gym membership - in December I was running as well but lost the plot a bit.

Now there's a plan for end of lockdown I need to get back on the weight loss train!!

@Dollybird89 I'm jealous of your trip out, I'd really like to go somewhere (anywhere?!)

@amy2503 @2020mission we can provide moral support for a dr's visit...you can do it!

@Kirky658 by the time you're third trimester there may be so little covid about that there's no form of restrictions and it's not risky anymore? 🤞🏼

@Franklydear a Spanish way of eating scones?! I didn't know there was anything other than Cornish or Devon?!