TTC Bus 46 - where we're all off on our holidays (let's hope that means more BFPs - rubbish results for July!)

[larrythelizard]

Mad scramble from the opposite side of the country to where I normally live to keep the bus running as @minster2012 still has connectivity issues. I'm on holiday in Suffolk with only limited signal so very likely to have missed people, particularly any newbies - it's not personal, I'm very sorry and in exchange I won't charge you for the ticket!

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...let's hope this one has more BFPs and more house luck!

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...although has a lot on her plate at the moment! #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 MM 🥰
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 BFP

August 1 BFP so far @laurenxx94

@minster2012
@Franklydear
@Vil10
@lexber
@amy2503
@2alreadywantanother
@InkyPaper
@bez91
@Manifestingbaby
@DKDK123
@Dollybird89
@justwant2beamum
@EllieAdam
@Polkadotpixie
@kaylesd
@Billythecat
@sezzy25
@feliznavidad2
@cheekymonkey3112
@JuniperAndTonic
@butterfliesx
@GuessHowMuch
@dmb91
@Mumlili9
@Haiyaa
@SunshineAndRainbows6
@hellointhere

Just about hanging on with fingertips
@sausage1990

IVF/IUI/ICSI /clomid passengers as well as TTC on the side!
@somatronic
@clolo
@manifestingbaby
@Dollybird89
@MartyMcShy
@paintfairy

Newly promoted to the bump list!

Bumps & babies who want to keep track of us 👀
@clairey844
@blackcurrantqueen
@Missgoldilocks
@lucyrp
@KateColx
@blodyn91
@Catherinettc
@michelleScarn
@Busybee143
@Ltay2
@BlondePotter
@Clairey844
@Gem176
@kirky658
@Hollie657
@justanothercyster
@DJmum83
@Thinkingandblinking
@florence13
@2020mission
@Asthenia
@Hopeful110
@katiekattty
@madeoftea
@becarefuloutthere
@crazydoglady
@Amy00
@tornados2Inc
@KiwiTTC1st
@Sunbird84
@Laurenxx94

Waiting out probationary periods at work
@Juno231
@larrythelizard

Does anyone else get ridiculously hungry in the run up to ovulation?!

Like seriously I could eat my body weight in food!!
I've cooked a chicken for tea and have just eaten the poor little fuckers legs and wings 🤣🤣 I bet if I let myself I could eat the whole god damn bird!
I'm expecting that peak in the next few days going by my current hunger - not so great for the diet mind! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

@Lexber I think I'm always starving! 🤣
@polkadotpixie. I'm sorry that's happening to you. It at least sounds like the medical people are useful though.
@Catherinettc 🤣 it did look white to me too.
@Vil10 maybe people should tie? 🤔🤣 Might help?
@Kirky658 isn't stress bad for blood pressure? Tell them that! 🤬

Rhr still dropping here. Didn't waste a frer. No point!

So sorry @polkadotpixie, hopefully tomorrow shows it’s not ectopic at least, be gentle with yourself tonight.

@Kirky658 I know they’ve said they can’t take you to Alice, couldn’t they bring her to you? Cuddles might be just what you need to lower your blood pressure now!

@Kirky658 I feel you, it’s horrid, only positive will be being temporary, we need to find you some premie experience to hold onto...
@polkadotpixie if it’s an ectopic they can’t leave it, hope everything will be well
@Lexber me too, food and sex both

@Vil10 they did clean, properly! We still having a take away for dinner, though, they’re tired

Don't know about hungry in the run up to ovulation @Lexber but I've wanted to kill DH all day. It seems as well as him being a selfish arse it's also CD28 so possibly maybe also related to this...clearly more his fault than mine though!

@larrythelizard ohhh what a shame! I'm literally 50 mins away! Going to Roxy ball room after food and I can't wait!

@Kirky658 ohhh I'm so sorry for everything you're going through, I can't even imagine your frustration right now!!x

@paintfairy hahaha oh if only!! Stupid dam fertile dogs!!

@Franklydear wow brownie points for them!! Mmm what takeaway??

I've been feeling so off these last few days, I mean I've eaten everything in site and it's been shit food too, not drank as much water as usual and not done as much walking so I think that could be it, but I've just felt so drained and tired, banging headache, sore throat, early night with a hot chocolate tonight I think!

Well @larrythelizard if his swimmers did the trick you wouldn’t have pms, I always remind dh when he complains about it,...
Sean Lock has died of cancer, poor man, he was so nice, I used to see him in the train station, always running hysterically, arms waving phoebe style, as he was about to miss the London train, I used to send his tv paperwork for him as well, second class if he didn’t like the producer...

@Vil10 kebabs! Our local guys are fantastic, and do a grilled vegetable stick? to die for...

I think you have to listen to your body @Vil10, maybe try and drink a bit more water tomorrow and walk a bit but nothing crazy. I've got myself sorted and on MFP this week and finding 1500 calories very very difficult, think it'll be a tapering down...!

Ha yes @Franklydear as ever you're completely right. I saw about Sean Lock, very sad, he was a funny man!

Fab news on the house @Vil10 really bloody hope you can get the other house 🤞🏼

Sorry you're having such a shit time @Kirky658 I'm sure they could do more so you can see her. Is there a breastfeeding support work you can speak to who may be able to bang the drum a bit more about you being with baby? Hang in there 💕

Sending love @polkadotpixie I never knew endo could mean higher risk factor for ectopic.

@Vil10 look after yourself tonight if you're not well and drink all the hot chocolate 😊

Madly busy with work, it's ridiculous and we're both feeling a bit stressed and worn out so we've accidentally booked to go to Tenerife in November. We've always not made plans because of the "what if" of TTC but f*ck it trying to get out of that mindset 🙌🏼

OH fed me and 🍆 me so I'm happy again 🤣🤣
We just got home after going to share a 32oz steak challenge at a local pubs new menu. Was delicious!! That's the diet well and truly gone to shit as I may have accidentally ate a packet of Oreos... but my hid they tasted amazing 🤟🏼

On a mission to steal @Minster2012 sex crown... so far 6 days in a row and twice Saturday 🤣🤣🤣

Think it's fair to say we are ready for ovulation 🤣🤣🤣

I'm fairly sure booking a ski holiday is what got me pregnant with DS @bez91 so I think it's a valid tactic!

Go big or go home right @Lexber?! I'll eat vicariously through you I think, I'm trying to lose the 8kg I've put on since Xmas!

@polkadotpixie oh so sorry. Sounds like you are being well cared for. Thinking of you x

@Kirky658 oh you poor thing. I've been in similar circumstances. It is so traumatising being away from your newborn. I hope it's not for long. Not to trivialise your feelings at all but just bare in mind that the baby blues/hormone crash can hit in around 3 days after birth and I think that can really compound things. Your anxiety is probably being heightened by this. Hope you get some rest tonight and can finally get moved tomorrow.

Certainly look to have bases covered @Lexber 😆 on the food and sex!

Ahh you ski @larrythelizard ⛷ it been about 9 years since I've been but LOVE it and went a bit in my younger days. Where've you been? How's that weight loss going? I'm managing the gym, crap with getting steps in as so busy at work and food is hit and miss so I'm just maintaining. Meal prepped all week but DH has bought me a shed loads of chocolate for our anniversary tomorrow 🤦🏼‍♀️

@Manifestingbaby makes a good point @Kirky658 about that crash, it's ever such a strange feeling. Take care 💕

Another one agreeing on the hormone crash @Kirky658. Also I've never suffered from anxiety before really apart from the first 6 weeks of DS' life, I'd barely allow DH to look after him. Basically they're all natural feelings and allow yourself to just go with it 💕

@bez91 I just saw your chocolate haul 👏🏼 happy anniversary! 1.5kg down over 2 weeks which I'm alright with, I'm aiming for Xmas to lose 8-10kg which is doable without depriving myself too badly. Smashing the exercise though and quite proud of myself, gym 5 times last week, 4 times this week and a couple of games of netball each week too!

Happy anniversary @bez91 💞

Hugs @Kirky658 it must be so hard, try and rest and relax where you can but I'm with the girls, the hormonal changes make everything difficult even more difficult - I hope you can see Alice soon and you are both doing well xxxx

I went big @larrythelizard but tbh I only ate 1/3 and we brought some home for OH to enjoy later that evening 🤣 flashing smiley again today and I feel knackered!! Poor bloke said his Willy is like a shrivelled niknak 🤣🤣🤣 hopefully we have the energy to 🍆 later...

How are you doing @polkadotpixie - I hope you are ok xx

How are you feeling this morning @Vil10 ?

@Franklydear how were the kebabs? Now I'm thinking about food again... my SW has gone to shit lately 🤣🤣🤣

How are you this morning @Minster2012 ? How's the knee doing? Xx

Nice one @larrythelizard I'm expecting a gain tomorrow... my own fault 🤔 I started off so well and then just have lost all enthusiasm right now!
I have good intentions most days but they don't always stick about...
I'm so determined to lose weight before we get pregnant to stop me gaining so much again (5st with first one!!! Which was ridiculous and I was a bloody ball!!)

I have no will to exercise by the time I've finished work and at the minute just want to eat everything 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

@Somatronic I know it's hard but try to stay positive, I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏼

@Kirky658 I know I already replied on the other thread but hugs x

@polkadotpixie oh gosh I hope they sort it out for you quickly, must be crushing 💔

@Lexber I used to eat anything and everything yes! Not sure if that was my pcos or just being a pig 😂

@paintfairy Aw I so hope you have some good news soon x

@Vil10 Sorry you're feeling a bit meh, take it easy for a bit

@bez91 omg so exciting! I love how you've accidentally booked a holiday 😂 jealous! Enjoy!

So DH is turning 30 on the 5th sept. I've gone all out and now a bit anxious! I've organised a surprise party at a hall with DJ and everything, but now I'm worrying about all the people and being 7 months pg, the noise and stuff. Also, we have this person who I've not invited from uni because dh really doesn't like him and always tries to avoid, but our mutual friends will be coming. We hardly ever see him but I'm feeling a bit guilty not inviting him, but if I did dh would hate it! Blehhhh.

On a plus note, for his present (aside from big party!) I've booked us to go to a nice little country house for a night in the middle of nowhere in a cute village with the dog, 3 course posh meal and everything. Is it bad I'm looking forward to that more than the party?! 😂

Sorry ladies I've been rubbish at keeping up, I've been reading but been hella busy & what with the knee & ill DS & AF and moving I'm dead on my hobbly feet

Sorry fir the bins and here's to a super September for us all

@Justanothercyster you have very right to look forwards to the time away & im sure he'll love the party!

@polkadotpixie big hand holds and hugs from all of us

@Lexber the shagging crown is yours whoop whoop!! 🥳🥳💪🏻🍆🍆😆has OV happened yet??

@Vil10 take a few days & drink water and be kind to yourself, sometimes we all do too much go too many miles an hour. Must listen to my own advice!

@bez91 happy anniversary!! Looked good!

@feliznavidad2 how are you? And @Mumlili9 hos you holding up?

@Florence13 well that's only fair then if you held out for ages on the not showing?! When are you due?

@larrythelizard HelloFresh sent us free gu dessert this week, I love a gu, don't know whether to save til tomorrow or crack one open tonight when DH away working?

@Kirky658 do you have a plan yet to get you both out???

@Dollybird89 you clinging on?

CD4 here & must try to do the temping & sticks more religiously this cycle. I mean god knows when to start from as the other was 38 days and potential OV on day 25:26 and the one before it was a cycle of 24 days with likely no OV. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

@Justanothercyster I'm sure he will absolutely love it! And probably love the time away more, I know we would!!

@Minster2012 not here yet, another flashing smiley!! day 3 of them... so it's coming soon!
Altho feeling crap today just absolutely exhausted!! Prob all that sex 🤣🤣

@Franklydear ohhh that sounds unreal! Was it as good as it sounds??

@larrythelizard definitely, missing the gym today but going to try and do an extra walk instead, I never feel like this either, I always really look forward to the gym etc!

@bez91 I hope so!! Hopefully ours will go on today! Yasss to the holiday booked!! Definitely don't put stuff off, you only live once x

@Lexber well definitely sounds like you had a good night, steak and 🍆 can't beat it!! Not gonna lie, I'm feeling worse, honestly don't know what's going on!

@Justanothercyster thanks lovely! Don't feel guilty for not inviting people, so what's best for you two! Sounds like you've really spoilt him and your night away sounds lovely, lucky man!x

@Minster2012 you definitely need to listen to your own advice lady!!

I don't have a clue what's going on with me these last few days, I literally feel like I do the week before af but I'm only 3dpo so surely that's not right, I feel really snappy and moody, little things are pissing me off, really fatigued, headache, feel sick, and also since having covid my smell hadn't properly come back and now I can just smell a horrible chemically smell and have been for the last 2 weeks, my deo and dry shampoo stinks of it and OH said it smells nice like it always has, my diet has been shocking all week so that won't have helped!! OH is away on Saturday and taking one of the dogs but the older one is staying here, they're going for a 5 hour walk and the older one will pay for it the next day so I'm keeping him with me, so I think I'm going to have w chilled weekend and recharge and hopefully feel better next week! I'm out for dinner today too with old work friends but I really don't want to go!!

Also, the friend who's a midwife who wasn't sensitive at all with sending me her 9 week scan the other week, it's her 12 weeks scan today, and I'm already expecting it to be sent in the group chat and I can't be arsed with it

@Minster2012 oh you have a lot on your plate atm but surely you have room for Gu
@Vil10 kebab? Yes it was, this place is always fantastic, never disappoint, not too pricey either, but don't give too many brownie points to DH , he's only done one lot of laundry in the whole week, so we have the basket overflown...

Does anyone else pee every five minutes around ovulation time?

I think he'll love it @Justanothercyster - he's a lucky man!

@Vil10 any chance you ovulated earlier than you thought? If you are 3dpo it's too early to POAS but, well, you know...!

You taking enough painkillers @Minster2012?

Tip run done, charity shop next (although should probably shower first as I stink after the gym this morning!)