Supporting ‘small changes’ into spring whilst TTC...🌱🌼🌸🍀- Fun Bus 34

[Minster2012]

Last time we actually got reported straight away, for being too fun for MN...was it a week ago?? Maybe 😋😝but they can’t hold us back as the Harry Potter speed bus flies...

We’ve worked out a fleshlight for horses on a MN bus is NOT WELCOME, but how do I know what you have in your suitcase? I’m just the driver, a passenger’s belongings is their own responsibility, and my bags have LOADS of OPKs, loads of pills, fruit, veg, wine, gin & trainers for my workouts.

We aren’t just challenging ourselves to get pregnant & trying to help each other do so, we are also trying to help each other get fitter and sharing small changes we are making in our lives and trying to inspire & support each other with these too...

Have a look at the small changes beside the names and see if you want to try them yourself or add in your own!

We are in this together 🥰♥️🙌🏻💪🏻
Spring is coming, and so are we 😘🦄🍀🌸🌷🌻🌼

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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

4 BFPs for February so far, still time left ladies

Morning everyone!

I've had my depressive day yesterday...hated life, binge watched MAFS and ate a Dominos (yes, after a Burger King for lunch 🐷) Woke up today feeling more positive for my next cycle which I just want to arrive now! I'm CD17 today

Seed cyclers- if I'm having an anovulatory cycle, should I give the seeds a miss the rest of the cycle or are there any that help induce a period?

@Tornado2Inc @paintfairy I watched the slurping video too and don't get it either 😆

@BlondePotter you're so right, these opportunities will come again! I need to remember that.

@DKDK123 Good point, you just prompted me to do the maths! Turns out it would take me 52 months at the new place (on top of the 12 months mat leave) to make back the lost mat pay I could have had at my current place (excluding variables like pay increases in both locations).

@paintfairy @Tornado2Inc I was wondering why she was moving around so much too but I'm guessing that's just her taking her time just getting in to the butterfly pose 😆 I think I'll stick with legs up the wall for the second position... too much effort haha

I'm tempted to test tomorrow at 10 DPO... who thinks that's a bad idea? I just want to check if I can drink this weekend. I'd wait longer if it wasn't the weekend.

My second month tracking BBT looks more promising than last month as all temperatures are generally higher and not as erratic. Probably my body just teasing me though 🙄

Sorry to hear you were feeling crappy @Crazydoglady123, dont feel guilty about taking a self care day, sometimes you've just got to do whatever it takes to get you thru the day and start afresh the next day. Glad to hear you're feeling better today 😊

@Juno231 I'm in shock at the thought of ever having a 6 figure salary 😂 is it because you're in London and I'm in Glasgow so everything is higher there? You rich!

@2020mission ha yes it's definitely a London thing! My ex is in Glasgow and his first property was a massive 2 bed flat for just 90k and my tiny 1 bed was 350k. I'll only reap the benefits of this if we ever move out of London/UK and cash in our assets, otherwise your quality of life is probably similar to mine (or better) as everything here is so extortionate!

Thanks @DKDK123 ♥️

@2020mission that looks promising! Do you track your HR?

@notyetamumbuttrying OH is extremely chilled and laid back so I think that helps, if he was stressy I think I'd be worse😂x

@DKDK123 that's what I'm thinking, I think it would be the perfect time to make a baby too with being relaxed and I am ovulating whilst there but unfortunately can't TTC there, but it's obviously meant to be so it'll happen when it happens! Will pm you my username now x

@2020mission that charts looks great. Fair fu*ks to you if you dont test lol I'd have to. Esp with that chart. Good luck xx

@Crazydoglady123 yeah my heart rate isn't looking as good as the BBT chart unfortunately! I've attached it below (marked 6th Feb which was CD 1). It's not gone up much and dropped by 1 bpm yesterday. I don't wear it to bed so might be less accurate?

@2alreadywantanother thanks I'll definitely try a FRER tomorrow morning if the BBT is still high with tomorrow's reading🤞 not getting my hopes up too much though after all this is cycle 14, so it would be a miracle if it's a BFP 🤣

@2020mission it's so hard not to get ur hopes up. I had drops in my RHR a few days after my bfp in aug. So I certainly wouldn't rule things out just yet. See how both are tomorrow. Bbt would be more reliable than rhr from what I've read. I havent done bbt since bfp. Maybe I will next cycle if it doesnt happen this month. But I could tell by my bbt when i was. Fingers crossed for u

Anyone who has a treadmill I definitely recommend this, I did it then did it backwards so a total of 42 mins, and i am SWEATING!! Such a good burner though!

@Tornado2Inc yoga slurping in secret 🤣you're step by step explanations of the 'how to guide' have killed me!

@2020mission I don't temp but... chart looks very good 😬🤞🏼 maybe test Saturday morning if you can hold out another day?

@Crazydoglady123 glad you're feeling back on track today, I also had a shitty day yesterday but the sunshine has lifted my mood this morning!

@Minster2012 yes 10dpo with @blackcurrantqueen I've had RHR increase but my body is generally an absolute fuckboy 🤦🏼‍♀️ it's not been that high for a while but not being optimistic

I'm up to date on MAFS, 😭😭😭but yeah saw it coming, need to follow some on insta now! @paintfairy could you do a yoga instead to strrrrreeeeetch things out?? I might suggest DH does the 2000 one then!

@Franklydear is the school place nerve wracking?? Do you have to wrestle?? Mud wrestle? Naked? I'm just heating, but pol here get quite stressed, is he able to get one easier or worse with his autism? Did you do your mini workout?

@2alreadywantanother I don't look at RHR as it's provided many a stress for ppl so I'm ignoring that I'm afraid, especially when it involves shit (you said it shit up!)

@DKDK123 yesss for better head space & getting up & being more motivated!! Awesome work!

@Crazydoglady123 someone else said their little change was realising one down say does not make a week. So yesterday was your down day, that's fine. Onwards and inwards babe! Come on AF!

@Juno231 yes could your 6 figure salary make up for mat leave?? You hate your job???!! A fresh start could be the right thing.

@2020mission that looks good! Do you have a small change thing btw?

@Vil10 do you have a small change thing btw? I'm doing blog no names mentioned

@Justanothercyster do you have a small change you want to do?

@Florence13 do you have a small change you want to do?

@DOB78 @TTCAbroad @clolo @Kally9 @Michellescarn @meredithgrey1 @DJmum83
@Billythecat do you have a small change?

@Crazydoglady123 is there any chance you're just ovulating late this cycle? CD 17 seems a bit soon to be out already. Glad you treated yourself though, best thing to do when you're feeling down!

@Minster2012 my small change was mostly going to be cutting caffeine on my next cycle but I have had only a decaf latte the last couple of days. I'd usually allow myself 1 full caffeine coffee a day so it's a start 😆

@2020mission maybe don't go by RHR after what others have said. If just read a few articles on it and was interested recently in it but everyone's different anyway.
With my cycle, my scan yesterday showed no developing follicles and my fertility consultant said I'm not going to this cycle. My cycles are generally 27-34 days

@Minster2012 that's true, I'm trying to stay positive but it's just the same story every time lol.
My change... make sure I have either a fruit or veggie during lunch. I usually just go for ease that meal, so would be good to make sure it's healthy too.

@larrythelizard thank you! Trying to keep positive.

@paintfairy I'm an episode behind as missed last nights! Will be caught up by the weekend though!

@Crazydoglady123 I gave up seed cycling with my weird cycles, you just never know!

@2020mission what a perfect chart!

@Minster2012 ermm, small change, I have a few, lost 21lb by June, eat less chocolate, stretch more

@vil10 let's do this! I'd love to lose 21lbs by June too!

New workout clothes came and they fit... so that's 2 dress sizes down for top half and 1 for bottom half ! Also had a lil pamper and did my nails today 😁 may do the Britney workout today 💪

@2020mission ah yes I have you down for less caffeine after the barista chat before ☺️though not putting any names on blog or anything

@Justanothercyster I know it's tough staying positive, I know that myself hun, but we have other lights at the end of the tunnel so we can focus on that 😚 a fruit or veggie, noted!

@Vil10 & @Juno231 21lbs! You onnnnnnn!!

@Dollybird89 BOOOOOOMMMM GIRL!!!! 2 dress sizes downnnnnnn!!!

Day 5 of flashing smile for me....
And an LH test of above 0! Who knows if it will lead somewhere!

I need to up my nail game you all put me to shame... most of the time my nails are painted nude and so look plain. Only because I can't stand chipping 😆 I have a metallic gold shade similar to @Franklydear so I might put that on this weekend for a change!

@Minster2012 ohh good sign that your LH is increasing 🤞

I try to avoid cows milk (due to bloating it causes with me and also to avoid extra hormones from the milk) I feel like I'm now one of those annoying customers asking for a decaf oat latte 😅 has to be done though

@Dollybird89 that's amazing work!! You've done that in no time. Love your nails as well - very fitting for a Britney workout actually!

Just read through the info for the two courses of antibiotics I have to take tomorrow. On the bright side, I don't seem to have to take them rectally as suggested in the HSG pamphlet - but on the poo side I can't have alcohol this weekend because of them! I guess that will help the weight loss lol.

@2020mission I ordered a decaf oat latte the other day at the kiosk in the park and the person ahead of me gave me such a disparaging look 😅