May 2021 TTC Bus :-) Thread 2

[Lollipop25]

On to thread 2 ladies to continue our journey. Hope I've tagged everyone😊

@BabyFeet92
@Dunkedbiscuit
@Confused678866
@amyannx
@Ttcbn2
@Miller2021
@purpleskyssssss
@ForGoodnessCake
@gimmeavino
@timeisnotaline
@Sam8582
@sylvie1001
@Tryingformylast
@Twinkles18
@AlmostLondoner
@Emsjourney
@Willow1982
@Janerobs
@Bundaberg84
@SkaterChick
@eternallywaiting
@Gummybear17
@Lexber
@WantStickyBean
@Outdoor555
@Kitab41
@feliznavidad2
@baabiee
@justwant2beamum
@AllyCat31
@mikadolado
@RockyisMYRhino
@Kirst230902
@Hi83
@CocoLady
@FitMum27
@Carlsi6
@Missy95
@Twochews78
@ChickPR
@wishfulthinking93
@CTMcG
@Court2611
@Upsydasiy
@Jefferson5
@K8Tee
@Eyedontknow
@1stimer16
@CocoLady

So far so good @amyannx ☺️

@Lollipop25 good, so happy for you! When do you think you would be due? X

Thanks @Confused678866 💕 that's so reassuring to hear a success story :) and good luck to you getting your appointment through soon! Xx

@amyannx Yeah I don't blame you, not too much longer to wait! We're going on holiday when I'd be roughly 11 weeks, and we're going with partners family.. We wouldn't usually tell anyone until our 12 week scan but I think it's going to be hard to keep secret so we're thinking of maybe having another private scan the morning that we go just to make sure everything is okay and then we would feel more comfortable telling them.
Just want to get this scan done next week though first and really hoping all is okay 🤞🏻 xx

@Sam8582 Thank you 😊 xx

So exciting to hear about the BFPs :)
I’m trying very hard not to symptom spot. Only 7dpo so not much point.

I have decided that if it turns out I’m not pregnant this cycle, I’m going to splurge on some new summer trousers. I’m intrigued by the 90s baggy style- looks comfy!

So at least I’d have some positive side effect alongside the disappointment. Retail therapy!

What do others do to manage their disappointment when it’s not worked out during a cycle?

(I still have flashbacks to the awful discomfort of low-rise denim as a teen/ young adult in the early naughties - with a thong peeking out the top and a PERMANENT wedgie! definitely won’t be going back to those styles!)

@Fiep I’m so happy that “mum jeans” are back in fashion! They’re so comfy. I bought myself a pair and it’s bliss 😁

@fiep I was disappointed this month too (and last month..this cycle in June will be the 3rd cycle from our mmc) but honestly I give myself a day to be upset, have a wee cry then try to be happy that AF has came so we can start trying sooner 😅 it really is a rollercoaster! Retail therapy definitely helps too 😂

@Willow1982 finger crossed for June for you! xx

@amyannx I have my booking appointment on Sunday! It's just a phone call though due to covid. Then my chosen hospital will be in touch for blood tests and to arrange my 12 week scan. Xx

@Fiep when AF comes I read old wives tales and work out what I'm going to do differently this cycle to try and make it "the one". This month has been all about the grapefruit juice .

I'm still getting positive OPKs after 2 days, bit confused but just going to keep DTD and hoping. We've BD on CD 9,11-14 and I think I'm going to have to persuade DH that it's worth adding on tonight as well so we've done each of the CB peak days. Doesn't help that our toddler's got a rotten cold so isn't sleeping well - poor guy is knackered and I keep expecting him to perform .

So I’m currently CD33 (I have had longer cycles ever since a mc this time last year and have been assured that it’s my new ‘normal’). It’s my first month officially testing alongside ttc as I normally just loosely track my periods for my own peace of mind. I’ve had flashing smiley faces on CB advanced ovulation tests since day 11 and as you can see I’m not really making any progress. Days 20 and 32 are slightly darker but from what I’ve seen of other peoples tests still nowhere near dark enough. It’s starting to worry me that I’m just not going to ovulate Anyone have any advice or had a similar experience?

@Fiep defiantly think retail therapy helps! I am like you @Twinkles18 I have a day of crying and OH is always very good then back to hoping for the next month!

@WantStickyBean I have also tried grapefruit juice this month! I actually really like the taste! Have you noticed any difference I am CD 12 believe I started on CD 5 but no difference for me yet, but still reading low on ovulation test.

Sorry @ashlove17 I have no advice myself!! Can imagine how frustrating that is!

@Confused678866 that's good so glad you have a appointment, oh maybe each hospital is different I have to go into the hospital next Friday for mine says on the letter will take upto 2 hours for my test and things, at least you can relax now you know you have a appointment xx

@ashlove17 are you holding your bladder for at least 2 hours and not drinking much before you take the test? I found if I didn't hold my bladder for at Least two hours and had a drink mine hardly showed a line as they are diluted x

CD33 here, no AF and can’t bring myself to test as I know I’m not pregnant, I know I would feel something ... but at the same time I’m 14DPO! Have my covid vaccine coming up soon so I’m thinking I should probably test at the weekend if AF still hasn’t arrived 🤔

Sounds promising @Sunshine8888, yeah I think it’s worth a test before you get your vaccine. Means you can chat to your gp or someone before. Fingers crossed for you! xx

@purpleskyssssss I'm not sure if there's a difference to be honest. Possibly was a bit more CM but nothing massively dramatic. Felt far more crampy while at my peak but no idea if it's related, probably just psychosomatic.

Great news amyann and hope you get an appt soon confused @Sam8582 I’ve updated a few times about my whacky cycle, has been hitting 37, 38 days then suddenly was 21 days and I don’t know what’s going on. I’m cd19 today and I’m testing lh morning and afternoon, nothing yet, I’m getting a bit worried that I’m not actually ovulating... it’s driving me a bit batty

Hey everyone, hope I can join back in the chat. I took a little break from MN. Joining the June bus now as AF decided to make an appearance 2 days early :( I had a feeling this month could be the month as we BD alot! Focused on nutrition and exercise so now feeling really disappointed this morning. My due date from my mmc would be this month and really wanted to be pregnant by then, im probably sounding silly now. Friends have announced pregnancies and I am genuinely happy for them but its hard at the same time which I know is very selfish.

Anyway thanks for listening ladies! Might as well put on my big girl pants and get ready for the next cycle!

Hey @Quinn26 aw so sorry I had a mmc in march. I have a close friend due end June, sil due July and close friend end aug. My due date was end sept and I feel it creeping up on me and I really wanted to be 12 weeks before by due date so I could relax a bit so I totally get how you feel it's normal. I'm happy for those friends who're pg already but I hate when people announce it's not selfish it's normal to feel like that xxxx

@Quinn26 that’s not selfish at all, your feelings are totally valid. Emotions are complex and as humans we are capable of having seemingly contradictory feelings at the same time, eg happiness for your friends and grief / anger about your own loss and struggles at the same time. So sorry about your miscarriage xxx

Thanks @justwant2beamum and @Fiep it is hard isn't it. PMS hormones also don't make it easy haha! Thanks for listening, it's good to speak with people who are going through the same as none of my friends have ever experienced anything like this x

@amyannx Yes, I'm glad they've got in touch with an appointment. Yeah we had to do this last time, I had my booking in appointment and then I had a letter sent through to me afterwards with my tests and scan dates etc.
Ahh that's good, at least yours will all be done then! Xx