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 😘🦄🍀🌸🌷🌻🌼

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

4 BFPs for February so far, still time left ladies

@paintfairy I hate being caught out like that 😂 glad you sent him though 😉
No never had a day 2 test, only ever 21 day bloods. It's just so frustrating. I had so much hope for this cycle. The only thing I can take from today is the pain and bloating has gone. Honestly the last few days I've looked about 4/5 months pregnant! It's official, our bodies are fuck boys. ☹️

@DKDK123 aww that is so, so lovely and I'm so pleased you've finally lifted that weight off your shoulders. It's not an easy journey! I'm so happy for you ♥️

@DKDK123 ah what a relief it must be for you two! might be worth looking into the adoption stuff now in case it takes years to actually adopt? It's quite a lengthy process from what I gather. Btw I'm on fitbit too and love a challenge!

@dkdk123 ahhh hun that's wonderful news it made me smile when I read that. You must feel so much lighter and now you can concentrate on the house x

@Juno231 it takes roughly about a year for the adoption process so we'll start getting our teeth into it properly in about a year and a half/2years time. I know a number of people who were adopted as kids so I know the difference it can make to someone's life. The long term plan was always 2 natural and the possibility of a third adopted if we felt we were in a position to do so, so the idea has always been there in the background. 😊
Always up for a fitbit challenge so def PM me your ID and I'll set one up once I've picked DS up from nursery......walking to get him of course 😊

@Gem176 that's a very clever tactic but I'm not sure I can be arsed to do that many chores?!

Haven't snacked today - aiming to be back on 1500 calories a day and counting it all from next week so reigning it back in this week!

Rubbish @Vil10 I was so hopeful sore boobs were it!

Go you @Juno231 with body combat

I didn't make last night's class as I got a migraine but did this morning instead - I've got tennis elbow but still managed to get 20kg above my head for some of the weight lifting so I'm pleased!

Very cosy setup @Gem176 - wish we had a log burner but I live in a new build so it's really unnecessary!

@Minster2012 that is genius! I'd have probably gone for covering it with something!! I really need to scrub the sofa as we let DS eat on it so it's generally covered in toddler slime.

@Crazydoglady123 oh I'm sorry, that's shit! No other description!

@Tornado2Inc I need AF to clear off so I can practice this ahead of FW slurping!

@DKDK123 that is a brave decision, a huge one but a good one, I'm sure it was pretty gut wrenching. I always feel better when I take action rather than letting things happen to me. And that sense of relief when you feel at peace with your decision is like nothing else!

@lucyrp 10 weeks of cleaning?! Wow...!

Yeah... I found yas 🎉

Well I'm back, hope everyone is well. Sorry to see alot of the same crew here 😢

I just need the break away from it all for myself. But I've cried enough tears and now I'm.back focused. Back out walking and getting myself into shape. (Currenty nice and round lol)

I noticed since my mmc in Sept cm was lighter, wondering was I ovulating at all. Using IC opks, getting dark lines but were they dark enough for peak. Just wrecking my head. So last month I took a step back, hardly did during fw as I just wasnt arsed and like I said needed the break.
So this month I said feck it, I got the clear blue connected ov tests and decided while I'm at it I'll get conceive plus while I'm at it. Also on proceive, so doing all I can.
Definitely feeling more positive, the 2 peaks on seperate tests and the cm the last 2 days, things seem to be settling. My cycles are now 27/28 days.

My friend had her baby 3wks ago, shes a wee doll. Thought I'd cry seeing her but I'm good. Know I need to keep a positive mind in order for this to work.

DH litterly just rang to say hes staying on at work, even tho.hes wrecked and I'm like what about me 😢🤣🤣🤣 hes like I'll be grand so fingers crossed.

So what have I missed. @minster2012 how are you keeping x

Put me down for testing the 9th of march.
Forgot to add these to last post also

@2alreadywantanother no offence but it sucks you're back!! Can't believe it was all the way back in Sep though - that feels ages away already.

@InkyPaper I forgot to answer before! I do my exercise videos using Les Mills on demand - they're really swanky. I think they're doing a 30 day trial atm if you'd like to give it a go?

@Crazydoglady123 that's annoying :/

@lucyrp I know the feeling 😫

@DKDK123 that's good news! I remember dipsy too :)

@2alreadywantanother yay welcome back! Glad the break helped x

Thanks guys, yes @Jun0231 mad isnt it. 5 mths tomorrow I'd my d&c 😢

@DKDK123 adoption process really varies. Hinges on the child too. So whilst best case scenario would be a year, i doubt it is that for many people. Someone i know it took 3 years because the parents fought it. So whilst you don't want to rush, I really wouldn't bank on it only taking a year either. Where we are its definitely more than that on average- I know people that work in that field. It's definitely a rewarding thing to do though.

@Crazydoglady123 I was sat waiting for the sperm to swim. I wasn't moving! 🤣

@DKDK123 yup when he's quiet I always need to be worried! I also say maybe check up on the adoption. We looked into it first, for a family of 3 kids, it took them a year to decide nope with my history of illness we weren't allowed. It's crazy. He can single, we can't together 🤷‍♀️🤔😖cii ohs I could die. Errr we all could. DH could we can't together, my friends it took 2.5 years to get their daughter. But what a great thing, fab idea! And totally get the weight lifted for you 🥰😘

@larrythelizard I also can't be arsed to do that many chores! But I try to "pick something up" as an in between and WELL DONE YOU for 20kg, do you just have that lying around?? I couldn't really cover it as it was under a dressing table, would look really weird I think, but can't see it now! Yayyyyy

@paintfairy we've been there before, and someone often turns up when I'm in the bath or 🍆🍆🍆dogs go crazy, ruins mood BUT YOU WILL FINISH!! (like now in bath before DH & X come home this is my yayyy h&s work done relax before cooking & stuff goes manic again!)

@Crazydoglady123 ahhh it's crap, but surely a higher dose means pop the egg out?? Go big or go home??? Bling empire yes!! Damn it already finished what's there!! May need more crap stuff recommendations 🤣😂

@2alreadywantanother heyyyyyyyyyy lovely lady!! Welcome back! We are all about helping each other with positivity this month as we've all been feeling a bit meh & we are creating a tribe of yeyness
Oh and we actually got reported last time for our tooooo in your face bus title but you found us!! So pleased your mates baby was a positive for you hun, & your cycles are regular again. Onwards & inwards as we now say! 🙌🏻♥️😘🍆
So my last ivf was meant to be a few weeks ago but unfortunately the embryo didn't survive the thaw. I've just been told last week I still have SOME egg reserves left but I don't know how much, but we can do a full round of fresh IVF. I have a call with the consultant on Friday morning where I will fire him with questions, what, when, how much etc.

Oh and they made me write a blog of my life/and now, so I have an Instagram linked where a few ppl have linked up with either their normal accounts or private ones set up just TTC. We are inspiring each other to do exercise etc & chatting on that so if you see Instagram mentioned that's why, ppl have been guessing ppl or keeping things private. It's fun!
My blog is www.minstermusings.co.uk
Instagram is minstermusings

Ah sorry to hear that @minster2012, I was hoping to log back in see you above everyone with good news. Yeah I copped something happened with the name alright lol trust u 🤣🤣 will deffo check out ur insta xx

@Minster2012 that sounds hilarious, both the starting a fire and the burn carpet, you have a lively one
@lucyrp that sucks, truly does, you're only going to have to do again before opening
@Kirky658 I forgot what I was going to say to you, oh yes, the haircut, it's harder than it looks, bless you ,🤣 good luck on the scan

@DKDK123 permanent seat on the roof, you'll need a parasol soon
I have an adopted brother, open adoption and different legislation, but in emotional terms, no difference at all
@larrythelizard cover the sofa with blankets or make a full cover with some fabric, what is it with children and sofas?

@2alreadywantanother yes, you're back!
@Minster2012 if you want sisterhood and positivity , firefly lane and sweet magnolias in Netflix

Third time trying to post.. every time i try on app it goes weird and loads a blank page .. now its not showing any new posts only yesterdays?? So im back on the browser for now

Back on planet earth after a well needed nap
Had the Pfizer vaccine today (no choice damit)
Got small cramps and bit of pain in the vag area so dunno if af is due anytime. On CD 100000000??? I'm lost at where I'm at now 🤷‍♀️ so I'm just feeling a bit meh.
So I'm having today off from workouts(I did miss yesterday but did plenty of steps)
as emkfit says it's potato day for me so going to spend the rest of the day being a couch potato...

She's doing a giveaway soon with her new merch launch so thought I'd let you know .. I got a like on a comment from her today too!

@Minster2012 maybe 'pick something up' would work. Trying to get DS to learn tidying. He's 20mo so it's obviously very hit and miss! DH is a super keen fitness person so there's most of a gym out int eh garage, I don't really have any excuses!

On crap TV, have you seen below deck?

@Franklydear yes you're right I know but my lounge looks nice and I don't want to ruin it with a cover, it's nearly summer (wishful thinking?!) where we don't spend as much time in there anyway!

@Dollybird89 rest days are just as important as exercise days! Also you've just had the vaccine so important to let your body catch up. Hoping twinges are AF on her way!

@franklydear how have you been. It's such an emotional rollercoaster. Well it was for me

@DKDK123 thank you. No final decisions made here but already feel a bit better about things knowing we are making decisions and taking back control. Glad you and OH are feeling good about things and on the same page with a plan. Wishing you all the best with the adoption process x

@2alreadywantanother ah welcome back! Too many familiar faces still here unfortunately! Sounds like you are feeling positive, hope you get your bfp soon.

@Gensola gosh the endo scratch thing made me cross my legs and wince! Hope it ups your chances.

@2alreadywantanother up and down really, I had a loss at 5 weeks in November, we had a wobble but decided to keep on trying, at least until Xmas
DH has been googling, about how long sperm can leave and no doubt learnt about fw too, and I lost control, I think, my evidence in fw we had sex every two days at least, the day of ovulation we didn't and hadn't since, now every two days is not normal for us and I didn't initiate so...

@Franklydear I shall try firefly lane & sweet magnolias thank you!

@Dollybird89 I think you are allowed a potato day! Oooo I wonder if we could get a bus load of merch! How good would that be?! You'd have to give us a challenge for Friday!

@DKDK123 yes us offending mumsnet! I know how could it be?! 😂🤣😝yes and I will get there, but gotta keep this lot on track first

I winced too @Katao 🤣😂

@franklydear yeah my problem was I was going in with the every 2nd day too early then we were both out of steam but hoping we did enough. Not this time tho 🤞

@paintfairy I hope it was with your legs in the air!

@larrythelizard thank you. Still pissed off ☹️

@Minster2012 deffo go big with me on Clomid. Popped out 5 eggs in one go on my previous Clomid cycle 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚 Oh and easy watching trash, watch Temptation Island or as @larrythelizard said Below Deck

Just a little catch up for me today. Feeling really meh for some reason x
@Vil10 sorry it was bfn lovely, hope you're doing ok. Will you wait to see if cycle 12 comes before starting investigations? I went at month 11 but mainly cos I'm 34 and Dh was 37 at the time.
@Crazydoglady123 loving your dtd sesh recap this morning 😜 the sorta thing I've done before so you're not alone!
@DKDK123 great to hear how positive you're feeling now you're settled on a plan. Sounds like a great one too, good for you! 🥰
@2alreadywantanother welcome bk!! Glad you're ready to get bk to it! X

Hope everyone's well today ♥️