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Here I go again...TTC Bus 45 - blood sucking dungeons, whitesnake and angry cervixes all welcome...

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larrythelizard · 16/07/2021 14:35

Your service has been interrupted as your normal bus driver has connectivity issues. Just as well there's a driver out there who's done the route as cover before...! As ever, apologies if I've got any of it wrong!

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 minster's blog then blame the ladies on the thread but @minster2012 needs 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 🥰
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 I won’t be offended 😂🤣(unless you are mean)

Story so far...

2020
June 24 BFPs
July 11 BFPs
August 18 BFPs
Sep 4 BFPs
Oct 7 BFPs
Nov 7 BFPs
Dec 14 BFPs

2021
Jan 7 BFPs
February 8 BFPs
March 5 BFPs
April 5 BFPs
May 4 BFPs
June 5 BFPs

July 1 so far @sunbird94

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Just about hanging on with fingertips
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Waiting out probationary periods at work
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Kirky658 · 29/07/2021 19:08

@larrythelizard it must be so weird leaving with all this going on! My colleagues are gutted they can't give me a baby shower but tbh I don't care anyway 😂

@franklydear oh dear! Our dog sometimes Bark when we let him out at night so we hiss at him to come in 😅

Franklydear · 29/07/2021 19:14

@Kirky658 hissing is one thing but I think they hear him in the next town shouting,he's a big man with a deep voice too, the whole neighborhood knows the dogs name,

bez91 · 29/07/2021 19:14

Fantastic @larrythelizard sounds like you're set for some productive time off 💪🏼 all the coffee and cake sounds amazing!

@blackcurrantqueen @feliznavidad2 I second cosmic kids for yoga

@Juno231 happy anniversary hope your temperature has come down so you can celebrate!

@Amy00 not had chance to read the whole thread but if you have building control drawings they shouldn't have deviated away from them without the architects say so. Good news you've got the private tests booked and September isn't too far away!

@Vil10 just trying to remember 'rules' for the sample. I think he has to abstain for 3 days but not more than 7. It has to be him doing it I understand, like I thought I could give him a quick blow job and wham but apparently not acceptable 😆

Thanks ladies 💕 Chat at work went really well, really taken aback by how supportive she was. I have changed my mind and will be staying in my current job. She has agreed to sort getting stuff taken off me and there's an apparent restructure pending. Was open as to reasons why I was on the fence, not been myself, stress etc with the MCs. Explained possibly starting ivf next year, she was great said to let her know, offered to pay for counselling. Also had the same chat with my now not new boss, I know her well and she was fab, talked for an hour about her struggles to conceive etc etc. I'm not one for bringing my home life into work but I feel 20 stone lighter now they know about it 😁

Kirky658 · 29/07/2021 19:23

@franklydear bloody hell
@bez91 awww hun that's great, glad it all worked out well for you and you've got some fab support networks now as well x

Franklydear · 29/07/2021 19:26

@Kirky658 same shitshow most days at 6 am as well, he's lucky I am awake already by then

Laurenxx94 · 29/07/2021 19:31

@Vil10 I live in scotland, they sent a letter out with sample bottle and number on it . He rang and it was 8 weeks wait hope that helps may be different where u are , we have done it twice and been the same time frame xx

paintfairy · 29/07/2021 19:32

@Vil10 ours was between 2 and 7 days abstinence. Our hospital still won't let you do it there, so you have to drop it off. They say within the hour of doing it (keep at body temperature) but the one we did at home was bad motility wise. All the other times we parked up nearby and did it (don't let anyone see you ffs 🤣) and it was there within 10 minutes. Those were much better. Results are pretty quick, shouldn't be more than a week.
@Amy00 I'm pleased you've booked private. I do hope they can help you out.

Laurenxx94 · 29/07/2021 19:33

@Vil10 he also had to not produce sperm for 48 hours or more ( they say the more the better) also had to do it within an hour of handing in the sample xx

Laurenxx94 · 29/07/2021 19:34

@bez91 that's great news about the chat! Seems so understanding and would definitely make me feel more at ease! Some people are so understanding xx

larrythelizard · 29/07/2021 20:35

Sounds a great chat and worth having @bez91, well done for being brave!

SO weird @Kirky658 I can't even tell you!

That's good the Dr's have been in touch with your OH @Vil10.

Pleased you've got some tests booked in @Amy00

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blackcurrantqueen · 29/07/2021 20:45

So OH is super poorly but me and DD have survived day one of lockdown! Neither of us symptomatic just yet!

I will try out the cosmic yoga tomorrow thanks gang!

@bez91 glad your chat went well; it sounds like it was very positive and has helped you come to the right decision for you 💕

@Franklydear love a charity shop haul!

@Vil10 finally sounds like he's getting somewhere 🤞🏼

Vil10 · 29/07/2021 20:46

@bez91 so so happy the chat went well and you're happy and settled with your decision and thst you feel better for having the chat❤️

@Laurenxx94 @paintfairy @bez91 Thankyou ladies!! I kinda guessed the date would be anywhere up to 3 months so I'm prepared for the wait, and thought it was something like 3-7 days to abstain from what I remembered on here for other women's OH!

@larrythelizard ❤️

Also does anyone know where I can find guidelines of what my blood tests results should be like? I'm going to ask for a print out from the gp so I can compare

Vil10 · 29/07/2021 20:46

@blackcurrantqueen I know thank god!! His gp didn't go into much depth as mine did, just asked how long we'd been trying and if either of us smoked then that was it, suppose he'll be asked and spoke to more once they have his results back!c

Kirky658 · 29/07/2021 21:18

@blackcurrantqueen sorry to hear DH is so poorly, hopefully he will be able to fight it off soon. Plenty of soup and rest! And hopefully you and DD manage to avoid it x

Franklydear · 30/07/2021 03:05

Not quite rambles, but look what I found, I got to about page 7 www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/2713481-Penetration-man

Franklydear · 30/07/2021 07:34

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4309789-Husbands-employee-has-taken-stolen-my-pain-medication Interesting one, also question, my colleagues often pinch a paracetamol of me, is this something I shouldn’t be doing? this thread made me doubt

Franklydear · 30/07/2021 07:35

@blackcurrantqueen oh no, hope he gets better quick,

Cd 24! Af expected immediately

becarefuloutthere · 30/07/2021 08:09

@Laurenxx94 I'm 10 weeks 3 days today. Was trying for 20 months by the time ivf started. Yep I think the proxeed definitely helped, that and giving up smoking, taking up exercise and less boozing. I also had him eat oranges/satsumas everyday. Yep it was 5 mil, 2.3% morphology and 14% motility. Went to 4% morphology, 100% motility and I think 23mil or something, it was staggering!

Minster2012 · 30/07/2021 08:21

Morning ladies, catching up (kinda) I skim read yesterday but was a hella couple of days so forgive me

@bez91 yesss that's so good on the chat and decision, this way you could maybe get the manager job right?

@larrythelizard are you finishing next week was it?

@blackcurrantqueen if you survive each day with OH being out of action then you've achieved. Of course hope he gets better!

I read a monthly TTC bus last year where everyone on around cycle 3 went & got those psychic readings, it made me think "bloody hell if I'd have known all it would take was £30 not £30k to get a child I wish someone had told me sooner🤪" and of course most did get pregnant. Well before me. I'm a firm none believer I'm afraid @Laurenxx94 & @Mumlili9

@Franklydear how those symptoms looking now? I mean your boobs are massive anyway right?! In theory no you shouldn't give any medication out. But you could always say "I'm not liable for anything!"

@Vil10 I'm so pleased you both are getting on with the testing, any steps could help right?

@Dollybird89 How did your OPKs go & are you doing the bbt? It's your appointment tomorrow 🥳🙌🏻let's hope it's nice and productive like @kaylsd

CD22 for me here. BBT shows no OV, OPKs show only upto 0.45 so nowt going on here. Humph. Cramping though this morning so maybe AF incoming early again who knows!

Laurenxx94 · 30/07/2021 08:26

@becarefuloutthere that's amazing the difference did u say that was within 5 months? Going to try some of they idea thanks again for your advice. Xx

Vil10 · 30/07/2021 08:30

@Minster2012 absolutely, I'm just dreading how lengthy this process will be, still wishing it'll happen naturally when we least expect it!! Ffs to no ov, sending hugs, it's a shitter when our bodies don't play ball x

Feeling so crappy this morning, woke up feeling light headed, got af cramps already only 10dpo and not due till Wednesday, af best come at the right time after the amount of faffing and stressing I did with those blood tests😂 I don't think the grim weather is helping either, just feeling shitty overall! But it's Friday so I need to cheer up and maybe the gym this morning will help me feel better! Hope everyone else is okay❤️

paintfairy · 30/07/2021 08:35

@bez91 really pleased you managed a chat and it went well!
@Franklydear @Dollybird89 I've finished virgin river. Season 3 was definitely not the feel good programme I thought I was watching! Jeez.

Vil10 · 30/07/2021 09:00

So just gone to the toilet and had a little bit of pink tinged cm when I wiped, I'm only 10dpo and af not due until Wednesday, CD27

Laurenxx94 · 30/07/2021 09:15

@paintfairy oh no I'm
Currently on season 2. Is season 3 not great 😞😭? Xx

blackcurrantqueen · 30/07/2021 09:29

@Vil10 IMPLANTATION 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Oh god I'd be so frickin happy for you