Breaking banjos, poking boobs & getting promoted 🙌🏻it’s TTC bus 44

[Minster2012]

Wow that last one was a quick one! The bus driver nearly missed the bus!🏎🚌

Here is the bus where anything goes, and chat isn’t just TTC it’s anything. Ranting very much encouraged to her things off your (are they sore boobs?!) chest. The last bus had loads of work promotions too & we’ve still got interviews so hopefully it’s a lucky bus in more ways than just making babies.

We are here to help and support each other & anything goes. We’ve had losses, heartache & some super fertile short ride passengers so welcome all.

The price of your bus pass is an embarrassing story please, doesn’t have to go be TTC related but can you beat breaking a guy’s banjo in a BJ or whilst DTD?! 🤞🏻🙌🏻

And if you see mention of my blog then blame these guys, but I need to carry on with it it, I’ve been lazy! #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 me 🥰

Story so far...

June 2020 24 BFPs
July 11 BFPs
August 18 BFPs
Sep 4 BFPs
Oct 7 BFPs
Nov 7 BFPs
Dec 14 BFPs
jan 2021 7 BFPs
February 8 BFPs
March 5 BFPs
April 5 BFPs
May 4 BFPs

June 5 so far! There’s still time 🤞🏻

@Vil10 That would really upset me too. She really needs to sort out some alternative contraception as the pill clearly isn't working for her

@Crazydoglady123 I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope your scan goes well (as well as it can of course) ❤️

Sorry for going AWOL! I have been SO busy with my new job, it's really interesting but I am knackered...definitely no time for cheeky Mumsnet breaks at work now 😂

I randomly got a positive OPK yesterday on CD11 which is really early for me, in all the time I've been tracking I've never had a positive that early (I usually ovulate CD14-17). DTD last night and will again tonight but not super hopeful, I'd have liked to have done a few days before ideally!

Argggh wrote an epic reply then it deleted 🤦🏼‍♀️

Thanks @Tornado2Inc 💕😊
Much better today minus the cramping but manageable, we're away for a couple of nights for a wedding so time to chill and at least I can drink the copious amounts of complimentary alcohol on 🥂

@Vil10 sorry but what an absolute dick your friend is 🙈 hopefully she'll never have issues if she ever wants children 🙄 really good you've confided in your mum and you feel better for it. My best friend knows and actually my dad, it does feel a bit better when people know on some ways.

@Juno231 that sounds pretty good with the benefits, I'd assume if it doesn't say then you'll be entitled to them no matter your length of service.

@Franklydear sorry about AF and the untimely milestone too ❤️ hope you are ok.

@DKDK123 🤣 that is also the biggest compliment I've been given, when I had DD 3 separate midwives commented on my cervix. My midwife said "oh ducky you've got a beautiful cervix", I'm not sure what it's about 😆 I mean I don't know about you but I'd rather someone compliment me on my great arse or tits (they're not btw but who wants a beautiful cervix)

@paintfairy I think there is some truth in that re egg quality and ovulation dates for some people. I've never conceived where I've ovulated before day 14. Did on ovulation was on day 15,17 and 20 although MCs 🤔

@bez91 I'm sorry to hear you've been in hospital and hope you are ok. I'm glad you will get tests now and hopefully answers xx

@Franklydear sorry about AF, and especially timing I can't begin to imagine how you feel ((((hugs))))

@DKDK123 who wouldn't like a lovely cervix? I've been told the same - I had to stop myself telling her my oh thought so too 🤣

@Juno231 NIIIIIIIICCCEEEE!! Can't beat a decent job with decent incentives! Go girl, enjoy!!

@Vil10 how you've not told her straight by now I don't know, you have the patience of a saint, I on the other hand may have torn her a new arsehole by now.... twat.
And I'm so glad you've told your mum, I've only told my best who is 20 wk pregnant... hoping to catch her up real soon!!

@Crazydoglady123 I can't even begin to understand what you are going through, the pain of your loss whilst being grateful for the other baby. I think it's only someone who has been there can truly understand. You won't ever forget the little one, and when you are ready maybe planting something to remember them may help? Or I know some people name their lost babies, you do what works for you. We are here to support you. Xxxx

@Minster2012 your driving too safely - I keep falling asleep on this bus!! 🤣

Sorry if I missed anyone else, I've been so busy with work and shattered as usual oh and apparently I'm hormonal 🤷🏽‍♀️ what a mammoth catch up, I've been trying to keep on top of it but then don't get a chance to post.. I'm here at the back

It looks like I am 13dpo as per my static smiley and app, the app is saying my af is due tomorrow but by my usual 28 Day dates it's due Saturday so I'm not even going to think about it until then! I ovulated early on cd13 I think (well that was static day) And obviously we set off Sat morning for our NC500, great timing for AF! So you just know it's coming 🤣

Thanks everybody, I feel a bit tearful but I work with arseholes so either they didn't notice or didn't comment... anyway undoubtedly here now, so that's that, back on the land of this will never happen, ....I am keeping up with the bus even if sulking on the roof, you lovely ladies will carry me through

@Franklydear clearly arseholes!
You turn that music up and let it out!

I love a good music sob!!

Gotta love Amazon and teenagers!!
So we go away Sat and it's my birthday Tuesday and my pops on Weds. he is coming over to have the girls for me so I have been on Amazon ordering him some great presents to come before Tuesday and put them on the eldest name so she can intercept and wrap for him 🤣 and then make sure he has a nice day Weds - mum is coming over to take him out for lunch so he will have a great day. I feel slightly guilty but also excited!
So many lists and so much packing and preparing to do for it--- NC500 in a camper van!

@Franklydear it took 10 months between my last chemical and my BFP so don't give up yet! It feels so long but it can still happen.

@Juno231 great news on the perks of the new job. I actually think in a way employers would benefit from offering fertility treatment leave like your new employer does as it actually would warn them in advance which employees could be going on maternity leave in the near future! I haven't read the terms of maternity leave for my job as they are on an intranet and they would see if I accessed the page so I'm holding off until I share the news 😅 they advertise "enhanced maternity leave" on all job adverts so I'm hoping it's true and not a lie like the "excellent holiday allowance" that turned out to be 22 days and 8 bank holidays 🙄 I hope the lack of info in your handbook means there's no set length of time that you have to work to be eligible or it's just the standard probation period? How long is the probation?

@Vil10 I honestly don't know how I could hold it together if one of my friends kept accidentally getting pregnant and getting pills to end it. You do well to keep it together! I'm glad your mum is being supportive with TTC. Hope you can get your bloods booked this cycle, you will feel better knowing either way as if anything is off they can help.

@bez91 sorry I missed what happened to you I noticed your post today on Instagram 😔 it's good to know they will investigate now at least. Definitely treat yourself on your couple of nights away!

Just had a mass catch up!

@bez91 so glad the pain has eased, rest up x

@Vil10 wow that friend, I would just say something personally but I understand why you're not. She needs to get some contraception! She's going to feel like such a knob when/ if you tell her. Glad your mum is in the loop too, it really helped when I told my family x

@Juno231 your boss is a douche. 26 weeks full pay! That's amazing! Usually it's after 6 months I think

@Franklydear sorry about af :(

@Crazydoglady123 that is immensely difficult to deal with, stay strong and keep taking to the midwives x

@Minster2012 you are ROCKING that dress. Lovely stuff

Sorry if I've missed anyone! Sending hugs 💕

@lexber so jealous of your camper expeditions!!!

Cot arrived thank goodness, needs building so yet another job for DH to do lol. Also proud of myself today. I was exhausted so told my boss I was finishing for the day so I could nap! Time to start looking after number 1.

Anybody else bored with the football? I ate too much chocolate, my tummy hurts, but I’ll blame the cramps

Yeah I just don't care either way @Franklydear. Will go to bed in a bit as I'm wiped out with this cold and no nap today. And by that I mean go and watch old silent witness on my iPad in bed 👌🏻

NC500 sounds awesome @Lexber how long are you going for?

Well done @Kirky658, more of putting yourself first

That is a great policy @Juno231, presumably that's working there for 6mo by the time you tell them at 26 weeks? So not long to wait then...?!

Ooh love a good bed rest @larrythelizard - hope you feel better soon.

@Vil10 sorry to hear about your friend, that must be really difficult. I used to get annoyed with a friend who used the MAP willynilly let alone that... 🤗

Sorry about AF @Franklydear and the timing of it lovely x

@lexber what is a NC500? I could Google but thought others may be dim like me 😂

@bez91 enjoy the wedding and all the wine 🥂

@DKDK123 @bez91 crikey, you girls getting all these compliments on your bits

Good luck despite early ovulation @polkadotpixie

Ovulation day today apparently... we've DTD every other day since O-5. May try for tomorrow night just to cover all the bases. 🤔

Just saw this, made me smile. 😆

I don't know what an NC500 is either @feliznavidad2 😜🤪but maybe a big road trip round somewhere specific??

@larrythelizard eeeek get rest before you blow the socks off the boss (not literally that's not the way to get the job 😂)

@Justanothercyster thank you darling!

@Sunbird24 how are you darling? Couple of days in now 🤞🏻🤞🏻were they 5 day blasts btw?

I like the football but we only got in home just before the first goal & not been a great night here so I've just accidentally inhaled a wine spritzer without even realising 😬gonna go get a replen

@Justanothercyster @larrythelizard ah the 6 month thing really varies by employer - eg my last two have had no such exclusion so it's been valid from day one.

@lexber we're starting the nc500 on Monday!! Are you going clockwise or anticlockwise?

@2020mission omg woman just look at the policy 😅 no one looks at the stats and people check the policies alllll the time.

Ohh NC500 is a trip around the north coast of Scotland. I've not done it despite being Scottish but my colleague just went on it for her honeymoon since she couldn't go anywhere abroad after her wedding and it looked lovely! If the weather keeps up it should be good.

@Juno231 😅 I know what am I like? I'm half scared to look now incase it's awful pay! But to be fair I have decent savings so if my pay is low for maternity I should be able to cope. Have you got a last day date for your current job yet?

Hey @Minster2012, all ok here ta. Yes, now 2DP5DT(x2!) 😊 spent most of the day lying about, either in the garden in my new egg chair or on the sofa. Should get out for a walk tomorrow afternoon I think!
Hope you’re enjoying your spritzer refills!

@DKDK123 🤣 so nothing that anyone is exactly going to see often then? Great. I was told mine is sensitive. Maybe we could all have cervix names? 😆
@Franklydear @larrythelizard zero interest in football here.
@bez91 could be the issue all along? Who bloody knows.

These drugs give me stomach pains. Literally almost dropped to the floor earlier. Diarrhea type ones? When everything is angry and crampy. Rubbish..... 😡

I'm in the minority loving the football 🍾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️ DH watching football with the groomsmen, I'm hostage in the hotel room with sleeping child BUT room service alcohol yesss, might be a bit tipsy all alone 🙈 🙌🏼

@paintfairy Yes nicknames for the next bus, good idea...
you "sensitive cervix"'
me "beautiful cervix"
@DKDK123 "very nice looking cervix"
And I think @Juno231 is "angry cervix"
Anymore cervix observations ladies?

I love the soccer too. I wasn't shouting for England though.

I'm with the football squad 😂 only if it's big games lol . Actually excited for Sunday's match!
Cd21 possibly 5dpo ... Had terrible stomach pains today, and real bad indigestion now back ache... I'm a horrible symptom spotter... I think everything is to do with my cycle 🤣

@bez91 "is that my cervix???"

I have a ‘well-behaved pelvic floor’ if that’s any good? 😂

@Kirky658 @paintfairy @Juno231 @Minster2012 @DKDK123 @polkadotpixie @bez91 @Lexber @2020mission @Justanothercyster @feliznavidad2 thought it would be easier to tag you all, Thankyou for all your messages and understanding of why I feel so shit!! She is on the pill and says she takes it well?? But I think that's either bullshit or she's the most fertile woman on the planet!!! Her boyfriend also is happy with her decision, baffles me, oh well, Ill just be sure to tell her how shit it made me feel when I get pregnant!! Also girls... it's fucking coming home!!!!

We're going camping with lots of other couples on Friday, driving back home Sunday morning, then out Sunday afternoon for the final and I cannot wait!!!

Sorry I can't join you all in celebrating the football due to being Scottish 😅 I'm not a even a football fan just have been watching when my husband has it on!

It Is indeed coming home @vil10!!!!! I am shattered this morning 🤣