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Of course it takes a village when you're dealing with fertility f*ckery TTC bus 41

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larrythelizard · 16/05/2021 22:00

Ding Ding

Agency bus driver here so expect driving past the normal bus stops, someone incapable of working the ticket machine and definitely no change given!

In all seriousness I really hope I have all the right names in the right places!

Welcome back to the bus where anything goes, hop aboard, tell us about you & we’ll be here for you (there’s a song in there somewhere!).

This bus has a growing bunch of gorgeous black and white springy pups on board, tortoises & 2 feisty little kittens so bring your pets and pictures are obligatory 🤗.

We’ve got TTC happening in many different forms, shagging conventionally, unconventionally, with the help of scientific intervention, IUI/ICSI/Clomid/IVF & even just watching from the top of the bus 👀. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been trying for days, weeks, months or like some of us we’ve been around each other for so long we can’t bear to leave, nothing is TMI and there’s never a silly question...

Hell we KNOW TTC is tough, lots of us have had heart ache & are chasing 🌈so we are there for each other, as well as trying to have laughs along the way 🥰☺️

Oh and we like an embarrassing story to get your ticket for entry please!

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

minstermusings.co.uk for the blog that’s where the full stuff happens
& minstermusings on insta - some of our ladies have made special anonymous accounts so we can link up via minster 🥰
If you want to sign up & get updates please do, please note your username if you comment shows up to others so maybe make it anonymous she won’t be offended 😂🤣(unless you are mean)

Story so far...

June 24 BFPs
July 11 BFPs
August 18 BFPs
Sep 4 BFPs
Oct 7 BFPs
Nov 7 BFPs
Dec 14 BFPs
jan 7 BFPs
February 8 BFPs
March 5 BFPs
April 5 BFPs

So into May we go, and plenty going on...
2 May @madeoftea @crazydoglady

🤞🏻💓😘🥳🙌🏻

Taking up their seats & buckling up...

@Franklydear
@Vil10 - here for ride, not of the TTC kind for now!
@Michellescarn
@lexber
@MoominC
@amy2503
@2alreadywantanother
@JJ93
@Jam291
@InkyPaper
@bez91
@haiyaa
@minthumbugs
@Katao
@larrythelizard
@DKDK123
@pennysays
@Dollybird89
@justwant2beamum
@EllieAdam
@Hopeful110
@blackcurrantqueen
@clolo
@MessyBob89
@DKDK123
@amy2503
@kaylesd
@ArrrMeHearties
@wicketbasket
@Billythecat
@Messybob89
@tornado2Inc
@sausage1990
@Minster2012
@KayL1988

IVF/IUI/ICSI /clomid passengers as well as TTC on the side!
@somatronic
@unCliche
@clolo
@notyetamumbuttrying
@katao
@Dollybird89
@MartyMcShy
@juno231
@paintfairy
@gensola
@Sunbird84
@babyghirl

Newly promoted to the bump list!
@madeoftea
@crazydoglady123

Bumps & babies who want to keep track of us 👀
@clairey844
@Missgoldilocks
@lucyrp
@KateColx
@blodyn91
@Catherinettc - shout out for Caolan
@Busybee143
@Ltay2
@BlondePotter
@Clairey844
@Gem176
@kirky658
@Hollie657
@justanothercyster
@DJmum83
@Thinkingandblinking
@florence13
@2020mission
@Asthenia
@Hopeful110
@katiekattty

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DOB78 · 19/05/2021 21:09

@blackcurrantqueen I love seeing this Congratulations so happy for you and OH xx

Franklydear · 19/05/2021 21:12

@Minster2012 cake does last long in this house, specially if it’s timed right and still warm,... much happier with this af, they are starting to feel more normal
How do we sponsor @Dollybird89 and what will you be supporting?

2020mission · 19/05/2021 21:14

Congratulations @blackcurrantqueen 🎉 i can't remember how long you've been trying etc you mind have to remind some of us 😅 but I know it's been a while!

I don't think I mentioned here the reaction I got when I told my mum it took me 16 months to conceive (I'm still only 8 weeks along🤞) she honestly seemed baffled and I think she was about to ask if we were definitely doing it right! It's not even that long compared to some. Just shows how easy she had it 🙄

I'm still here lurking rooting for everyone!

Somatronic · 19/05/2021 21:15

@blackcurrantqueen wonderful news! Keeping everything crossed for you!

@DOB78 are you serious about her wanting a hysterectomy? Seems extreme.

blackcurrantqueen · 19/05/2021 21:16

@2020mission we had been trying just over a year with 2 chemicals and 2 early losses in the mean time xx

minthumbugs · 19/05/2021 21:17

Congratulations @blackcurrantqueen! That's great news 🌈🥰

Dollybird89 · 19/05/2021 21:19

Oh wow I go out for the day at look at you @blackcurrantqueen amazing!

@minster2012 @franklydear www.facebook.com/donate/2973531499529008/?fundraiser_source=external_url it's a FB donation page so don't feel obligated at all X I'm struggling tbh missed the odd day and making up for up on other days... Just signed up to do another one for June 🙈 this month it's raising money for shelter charity.. next month diabetes 😊 boy Im tired... Been out the house since 5.30am done over 6 hrs of driving then back by 6 walked dog and cooked dinner ... I need wine but I can't move and I need to do squats lol 🤣

Clairey844 · 19/05/2021 21:20

@Minster2012 don't worry about sending anything at the mo, you just look after yourself 🥰 how are you doing anyway? Am catching up from Monday so you may well have already said further on 😂
...just read your update, glad the scan went well and no retained product, nurse sounds lovely too-sending all the love and good stuff for more pro-stylee ovulation soon. 😘😘

@InkyPaper I defo think caramacs are underrated; a girl I know has started making and selling brownies and so I ordered some caramac ones; they were amazing!!

@Lexber suppose it's good at least that your body seems to have regulated itself already since the coil. But still hoping your bus journey isn't too long, although I think you fit in perfectly ha ha. And ha ha yes to all the symptoms when you come off hormonal contraception! A proper tease when ttc too!

@larrythelizard sugar puff wees-my OH gets them 😂😂😂

@bez91 ooh your reflexology sounds amazing, I love it! And 🤞🏻 it helps balance the hormones etc!

@blackcurrantqueen ahhh amazing, congratulations 🥰🥰🥰

InkyPaper · 19/05/2021 21:23

@Clairey844 omg caramac brownies?! 😍🤤 Sounds amazing!

@2020mission you're right, people don't always understand how tricky it can all be if the stars don't align at the perfect moment. 8 weeks!! Exciting!

Dollybird89 · 19/05/2021 21:24

What do you guys think of this?? Making it for a friend as a thank you to her mechanic lol .. got to make the actual cake Friday plus cupcakes for family who just had some rather bad news .. SIL got told she has brain tumour Friday.. I'm still in shock so doing lots of baking .. puts ttc in perspective a bit for me ..

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blackcurrantqueen · 19/05/2021 21:31

@Dollybird89 that is amazing !!! Wow! I'd be chuffed to receive that!
Sorry to hear about SIL, any word on your OHs MRI?

Thanks everybody. My anxiety is at an all time high right now. But I wanted to tell you all as you are the best support and whichever way this goes I will need you all 💕even when I'm busy and stressed with work reading this thread is my little release every night !

InkyPaper · 19/05/2021 21:33

@Dollybird89 the cake looks brilliant!! So sorry to hear about your SIL, big hugs ❤️

Dollybird89 · 19/05/2021 21:34

@blackcurrantqueen thank you.. no word on MRI yet.. just hoping it's not similar news 😔
And this group is the best for getting that release and always a hand hold here if you need it xx

Lexber · 19/05/2021 21:40

Congrats 🥳 @blackcurrantqueen 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 for you try and relax as best you can and stay positive xxx

Day 3 of AF and well it's so light it's frustrating... just bleed goddamit!! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣 it's absolutely bloody pointless I've bled more from a paper cut!! 🤣

bez91 · 19/05/2021 21:44

Catching up... ridiculously busy day/week/month etc 🤦🏼‍♀️

@kaylsd that made me lol "the bearded lady" 😂 hope you didn't end up with a beard though?

@Juno231 yayy glad you got your temp spike. I had mine this morning too but FF is saying 3dpo 🤷‍♀️

@Minster2012 glad the nurse was good support and good to hear you have a few options going forward. Hope there's gin tonight!

@blackcurrantqueen wowzer fantastic news! Congratulations to you 🥳🥳 I can imagine your anxiety is through the roof but just try and take it one day at a time and just think in the moment 😊

@Vil10 that's great on the weight - well bloody done 💪🏼

Clairey844 · 19/05/2021 21:49

@InkyPaper...pic attached but yep!

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Clairey844 · 19/05/2021 21:50

@Dollybird89 that is amazing, so talented! Sorry to hear about SIL, that's just awful 😞

InkyPaper · 19/05/2021 21:59

@Clairey844 😍😍😍😍

Franklydear · 19/05/2021 22:04

@Dollybird89 that is professional quality, I found your next job!
@blackcurrantqueen on my commute to start the day right, and after work, in case I need to moan, love to get good news, and the collective support

notyetamumbuttrying · 19/05/2021 22:06

@blackcurrantqueen congratulations 🥳 I hope it's a sticky bean!! 🤞🏾
@Vil10 omg the pups!! 😍 well done on the fitness and weight loss!
@Dollybird89 amazing! You're very talented 👏🏾 so sorry to hear about your SIL ❤️
@Clairey844 omg that pic 🤤

Katao · 19/05/2021 22:17

@blackcurrantqueen yay! 🥳 Congratulations x really hope this is it for you

Vil10 · 19/05/2021 22:36

@DOB78 isn't he adorable!!

@blackcurrantqueen Thankyou lovely! So so happy for you, fingers crossed for a sticky bean!!

@Minster2012 he's gorgeous isn't he! They've decided to came him Albert! Yeah OH gets it either on his health care with work or part of it, we need to look into it more, so we're definitely going to use it! Yeah good point, weve both said that if it comes back one of us has bad results we don't want the other thinking for one second we blame each other, if that makes sense! Thankyou!! I've just felt so so motivated!! Yep weighing and tracking my food and putting all my food, water intake and exercise into the app my fitness pal, I've still gone out and ate food/drank/had treats, I've just made sure I've been in a calorie deficit and it seems to be working!! I hope you're going to take the weekend to rest also Mrs, no pushing yourself, your mind needs rest too!

@Justanothercyster @bez91 Thankyou girls❤️

@Dollybird89 sorry to hear about SIL, awful!! Also, amazing your cake, did you not say you were struggling to get a job? Think you've found your calling...

@notyetamumbuttrying Thankyou lovely!! How're you getting on??

notyetamumbuttrying · 19/05/2021 22:41

@Vil10 yeah good thanks 😊 stimming now and getting used to the different needle. This one seems more difficult to penetrate through the skin so that's fun 🙃 you all good? What did you decide on your hol btw or you waiting until after 21st June?

larrythelizard · 20/05/2021 06:42

@blackcurrantqueen yessssssss!! My fingers are so tightly crossed for a sticky one. Never insensitive, it's the whole point of this bus!! So pleased for you xxx that's not a bad line for 10dpo at all!

@Vil10 does he take any supplements? DH similar in his diet/exercise and I wonder if that's a problem - although I have googled the stuff he takes and nothing comes up. Because this is our second time TTC I keep comparing us then back now to work out what the difference is (I'm pretty sure it's low progesterone for me that's the problem really...)

Fab cake @Dollybird89!

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Kirky658 · 20/05/2021 06:45

@blackcurrantqueen that's great news!!! I have a fab feeling that this will be your rainbow 😘🌈❤️
@dollybird89 that cake looks amazing!!! I can bake a cake really well and do the drip cakes but any kinda decorating I need to practise so badly!

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