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

[larrythelizard]

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

Sorry, been trying to keep up but I have my sister and her family to stay so we’ve been busy having lots of fun! Even had a cheeky espresso martini 🍸 absolutely delicious!

How exciting @notyetamumbuttrying! Glad those eggies were listening, now they just need to keep behaving and fertilise! Looks like you’ll be holidaying in my neck of the woods, if you need any recommendations let me know 😃

@Minster2012 my ovulation was definitely a good week later than usual and I went through a LOT of OPK’s to catch it.

Sorry you’ve had such a shit time @DKDK123, some self care time sounds perfect.

Loving the new ‘do’s ladies! Just what is needed for a new (and hopefully fertile) chapter. When will you have your results back @Sausage1990, hope you have been taking care of yourself 😘

How annoying @Franklydear! I wonder what they thought was in the parcel? Or maybe they just REALLY wanted a French manicure 🤪

Well they say time does fly when you’re having fun... just had ovulation confirmed by Femometer temps and am apparently 3dpo although my chart looks a bit ropey I did miss a couple of days before FW as I left my thermometer at home when I went to in-laws, plus a toddler who likes to wake me just so I can tuck her back in 🥱 but getting a little rise now. Wondering whether to keep tracking or just leave it for now until AF, I think maybe I’d rather not know what’s coming 😂 I also had a very quick peak and drop on my OPKS so hoping that just means my egg was super pumped to get out there 🤣🤣🤣 doesn’t help that I’ve been drinking ALL the water though!

Also I’m very miffed that the cheese dick thread came down, I think it was the best one I’ve ever read!

Omg I'm so so so glad we are going home this morning. Summary for you of how my in laws have behaved over 2 days:

1.Commented on how small my bump is for 25 weeks gone nearly
2.Moaned because I asked them if they wouldn't mind washing the salad as per NHS guidelines
3.Moaned because they bought duck eggs from a local farm 'specially for us' and because they aren't lion stamped I can't have them. In their view these regulations are 'pointless and silly and we didn't have them back in our day'
4.MIL is a smoker and we've been to the local pub, sitting outside, for 2 days now and DH and I had to ask her to move away to smoke

1. FIL in a grump because I asked him to cook my burger further on the bbq so no pink meat in the middle
2. MIL constantly asking me, are you OK, do you need a nap, are you tired, etc. I'm not a child!
3. We'd told them we had planned to leave mid morning to beat the bank hol traffic today so around 10am and FIL was annoyed because he will 'have to get up and make us a cooked breakfast' we'll actually we would be happy with cereal lol

All silly little things but omg they've driven me nuts. Poor DH just doesn't see it like I do and he's in the middle with it all.

Hope everyone is doing OK @lexber how is the camper?

I’m surprised you managed this long @Kirky658! Glad you only have a couple of hours to go! MILs are so weird when you are pregnant, mine was completely over protective and literally wouldn’t even let me pour my own gravy on my roast because it might be too heavy... 😆

Morning all, sorry not read back far as signal was awful yesterday due to the sheer volume of people I think?!

We slept so well last night that we missed out alarm to move and got a ticket at 6.15am BUT it's only £35 not £70 so I'm more than happy 🤣 as I knew we might get one and was willing to pay it as it's cheaper than hotels and the morning views are worth it!

First picture is what I woken to at 7.15am 🤟🏼

Second picture is now, OH is the weird dot trying to brave the sea, while I refuse to move and enjoy my coffee! Haha home bound today but already thinking about coming back within the next few weeks when we can! It's heaven here!!

@Franklydear have we ovulated yet? 🤣🤣
No DTD last night as we both crashed after I drove us from Fistral to our parking spot last night, but might have a cheeky one tonight for good measure if we aren't stuck in a 12 hour traffic jam home!

Love to all, hope everyone is ok and had a lovely weekend xx

Oh @DKDK123 I'm so sorry to hear this. Pleased your DH made an effort to try and make it less bad but bloody typical on the seating eh?! Great shout on taking some time to recover x

Whoop @notyetamumbuttrying you're almost rolling, you must be one of few people wishing this sunny weekend away!

Yum @Minster2012!

Sounds like a lush day @bez91, we had some family here which was really nice.

Wow that view is worth £35 @Lexber! I so love Cornwall, might have a week there in September.

We're off for a walk along the river Thames later on, meant to be nice and sunny and is cold and a bit miserable so far this morning!

@Lexber I don’t know, we should have a couple of days ago, but I still have ewcm?, although all my funny cramps are gone....2ww is gonna be short this cycle....
@Minster2012 I am not sure they’ll know what they got, pages of sticky cut white paper... there was a big parcel and another small box they left, stuff for the tank, but nothing is marked as what it is!
@Kirky658 my fil answered the phone once to someone saying he couldn’t gone somewhere as he couldn’t leave me on my own with my baby, sil and bil thought he was using it as an excuse, but turns out he really thought he couldn’t leave me with ds, as he needed to take care of him, bil gave him a good dressing down

@Kirky658 gosh id say I was leaving at 9! All those little things would get me too, like no you don't have to cook breakfast 🙄get yourself home to relax!

@Haiyaa 🧀🍆is gone?? Noooo what was the overall verdict on circumcised or not?? Yeah I think I'll go through A LOT of OPKs this cycle 🤪thank god for my Superdrug CBs at £2 for the box...maybe cos they've expired they don't work?! (I'm only kidding!)

@Lexber we might have a ticket too when we get our car as our parking last night ran out at 11pm and I forgot to renew it til 8am this morning but that view is amazing!! Any more van rocking? We are expecting van babies! Love that @Franklydear have we ovulated?! I'm gonna be well behind you guys I think it no ovulation at all

@larrythelizard come on sunshine!! It's beautiful here, just sayin 😋

I don’t know @Minster2012, weren’t your CB expired the month you finally ovulated and got your BFP... they seemed to work just fine - maybe expired OPKS are lucky 😂😂😂

@larrythelizard add it to the list, where is it?

@Haiyaa yes well they expired end of feb then got BFP April and wasn't doing ICs so they Def found the right bit!! My friend who I also got some for (so also expired same time) got a BFP this month with them so I think they work!!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4258458-aibu-for-removing-tyre-caps-parking-thread This might not last long either....

[quote Franklydear]@Lexber I don’t know, we should have a couple of days ago, but I still have ewcm?, although all my funny cramps are gone....2ww is gonna be short this cycle....
@Minster2012 I am not sure they’ll know what they got, pages of sticky cut white paper... there was a big parcel and another small box they left, stuff for the tank, but nothing is marked as what it is!
@Kirky658 my fil answered the phone once to someone saying he couldn’t gone somewhere as he couldn’t leave me on my own with my baby, sil and bil thought he was using it as an excuse, but turns out he really thought he couldn’t leave me with ds, as he needed to take care of him, bil gave him a good dressing down[/quote]
My app on just dates I use as a guide has today as peak (af due 14th)my other I used last month to track has Tuesday/Wednesday 🤣 but then that gives me a 33 day cycle which isn't my usual?! We shall see...

No rocking last night @Minster2012 we left the beach at 10.30 and when we parked we both crashed out 🤣

Hi everyone! Very need to this! Super nervous as first month trying. Apologies if lingo isn’t quite right yet still getting to grips with it all!

I am using the advance ovulation kit from clear blue and am on day three of ‘high fertility’ does this sound normal? I thought would have reached peak fertility by now?

Looking forward to being in a supportive group and sending lots of baby dust to everyone ❤️

@Franklydear OMG I'm really annoyed at that OP of that thread, she won't listen 😳

@Sezzy25 hey and welcome! Don't listen to me I'm on day 7 of flashing smiles here but last month (when I got a BFP too) it turned to static so it's just a waiting game hopefully for you xx

@Lexber there's still more guns for camper babies 😋

@Sezzy25 welcome, embarrassing story for your ticket, please, I don’t do opks, they stress me out, guessing doesn’t stress me any less, but it’s less hassle

Hope your all having an amazing bank holiday! For those who are enjoying FW ;), those on TWW good luck & those who having a lovely little break away with their brewing little baby bumps or chilling out for a little while waiting for investigations / treatment (like me💁🏼‍♀️❤️)
Just getting ready for the bank holiday day drinks in Leeds, I'm a lovely shade of squishy sweets 😳 note to self, just apply higher factor than 15 today 🤣🤣

@kaylsd ouch that looks sore! Aloe Vera aftersun in the fridge and pop that on, least it will go brown xx

[quote Kirky658]@kaylsd ouch that looks sore! Aloe Vera aftersun in the fridge and pop that on, least it will go brown xx[/quote]
I've sent hubs out for some emergency factor 30 and some after sun and going to take it with me out 🤣🙈 I might learn one day that even in the UK I need to wear higher than 15! Xx

@kaylsd you inspired me to be a bit cautious this afternoon on walks

Everyone's holiday pics is making me want to go away!

Where have you gone again @Minster2012? Enjoy the cocktails!

@Lexber such gorgeous views!

@DKDK123 that's so unfair about the people next to you. Agree the universe can be a cruel thing at times. Hope you're okay and have a nice couple of days to yourself.

@Haiyaa great news for a strong ovulation!

@Kirky658 I feel you. My ex husbands parents used to be similar and it drove me mad. Men don't see it.

@Franklydear what a pain about the nail stickers!

Went to a friends bbq yesterday and second time now I've gone to a bbq and come home stinking of smoke from the chiminea after washing, drying and styling my hair before going out 😭 The smell when I woke up this morning was making me feel so ill I had to jump straight in the shower

[quote Franklydear]@kaylsd you inspired me to be a bit cautious this afternoon on walks[/quote]
If I can help another from being like this makes me more happy 🤣🤣🤣 don't do what I've done, I just put 15 on yesterday but clearly was not good enough! 🙊 hubs is worse than I am, he has a underboob white line which appears like a strapless bra tan look 🤣

@bez91 eek I know! That's bloody tomorrow now 😱😬 ah your day sounded fab!!
@Minster2012 yes, very much so! Still in bed in fact 😂 beautiful pic!
@Haiyaa yum! Absolutely love espresso martinis, my fav! Haha yes they paid attention, now to hope they behave for fertilisation like you say! Ooh that's cool, we're staying in dunston Hall so will mainly be getting massages and my nails done. Nice meals and long walks. Hopefully I'll have a bean getting snugly so watching Dh getting pissed no doubt 😂
Yay to ov confirmation! I don't chart so can't pass comment but sounds like you got it all covered 👍🏾
@Kirky658 I bet you're glad you're leaving 😅
@Lexber great snaps!
@larrythelizard haha yeah I must be although I'm getting a little scared now eek! Ooh what part of the Thames? We're in Greenwich so I might bump into you if we go for a walk today. 😁
@kaylsd bless ya, have an awesome day today!

@Franklydear I love that comment that not doing OPKs doesn't stress you less but is less hassle 🤪and yes please embarrassing story please @Sezzy25

@kaylsd I forgot to bring cream with me (STUPID with having vitiligo really) do I sent and bought some thank god all 50 for us!

@Haiyaa I missed your great ovulation clearly but you seem to be chilling well with it so that's awesome

@Kirky658 I put after sun in the fridge too! So cooling

@Crazydoglady123 we have gone to Staithes, it's about 1hr to 1hr 15 from us and we love it. I hate it when you smell all smoky it's rank ergh how are you feeling?

@notyetamumbuttrying good you should be, though maybe up now?!

I've just spent about 10mins staring at my fingers doing the game of "preseed/old sperm OR EWCM?" I THINK maybe ewcm do def more banging for us (though DH had more work calls so gotta get him in the mood later)