🎵 Anyone for a spot of Sunday Evening Xylophone? 🌈 TTC Bus 52 🚌

[polkadotpixie]

Soooo....@Minster2012 is letting the lunatics take over the asylum as she's handing over the driving seat to the passengers and having a well deserved rest after driving us around since June 2020!

I'm sure she'll still be around and you can follow her on Instagram (Minstermusings) where a lot of passengers and ex-passengers have their own TTC or normal accounts too (just be careful not to out anyone on their non-TTC accounts!)

We have a fabulous history of BFPs on this thread since @Minster2012 took over and we need to keep it up...no slacking!

Anything goes and NOTHING is TMI on this bus! Whether you're doing it the old fashioned way or with some help from science, we're all waiting for those 2 pink lines and are here to support each other and try to stay (somewhat) sane along the way

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 BFPs
July 1 BFP
Aug 2 BFPs
Sept 5 BFPs
October 3 BFPs
November 4 BFPs
December 5 BFPs

Still on for the ride are our fabulous passengers:

@Franklydear
@polkadotpixie
@dmb91
@pennysays
@Sausage1990
@MrsBiddy
@manifestingbaby
@chiatta
@Hann91
@LoveQ
@BellatrixK
@JuniperAndTonic
@user1019273703

IVF/IUI/ICSI/Clomid passengers as well as TTC on the side!
@somatronic
@Dollybird89
@pennysays
@InkyPaper

Already promoted to the Bumps list but still hopping on the bus to keep us company:

@clairey844
@blackcurrantqueen
@lucyrp
@Catherinettc
@Ltay2
@BlondePotter
@Clairey844
@Gem176
@kirky658
@justanothercyster
@2020mission
@Hopeful110
@becarefuloutthere
@crazydoglady123
@Haiyaa
@lexber
@whatwonder
@bez91
@DKDK123
@minster2012
@feliznavidad2
@clolo
@gcat16
@paintfairy
@Bea14
@vil10
@juno231
@sunbird24
@kaylsd
@larrythelizard

Apologies to anyone missed...40 pages is a lot!

New passengers always welcome and an embarrassing story buys you a cheap ticket...Beep Beeeeeep!

@Franklydear I know, I'll have to get on them. I know I can be a bossy pain in the arse (ask anyone who was involved in the purchase of my house haha) but I'll have to psych myself up. I'm an introvert, highly sensitive type so I'll just have to get into the headspace to kick some asses. I assume at this stage it'll be April before I start. So annoying.

@Franklydear I'm good Thankyou!! Very tired but we've got a house!!! The estate agents and solicitors are moving very quickly so hoping for an early may move in date!! How're you??

I'm quiet at work today and known for being, erm, assertive @Somatronic just send me the details 😉

Typical bossboy behaviour right @Franklydear just as well you take no shit and sorted him out!!

Torrential rain all day today, it's so miserable! I'd go for a walk but it's just so wet! Also need to go to the post office but again, can't be arsed to go out in the wet

Anyone for a spot of Tuesday afternoon BBT porn? Check out this 7dpo temp dip - oestrogen not playing around this month 👀

@lakejupiter ooh let's hope the corpus luteum burst of oestrogen leads to some good old implantation!

@Franklydear lol bossboy did what?! What a guy, can't believe he tried to pull that.

@InkyPaper how are you feeling? Do you think you'll test before OTD?

The IVF clinic is up in a heap with Covid infections. That's the delay.

I'll have to get into this temping business to join in the chat about these charts. I haven't a notion.

Oooh @lakejupiter 👀👀👀

At least you know @Somatronic although still really annoying!

@Juno231 yep, you think he doesn't know me
@Vil10 yes, on the house, may is perfect for settling in, I am iffy, taking forever to recover and still not there, today I got a reduction on hours and shorter days out of bossboy, and going forward he'll give me less late finishes, I had to be very assertive @larrythelizard and spell it out that either he helps me or my doctor will sign me off for a long time, he tried to brush me off but I threatened Union, he'll never learn

That's a lovely rise & dip @lakejupiter watching with interest!

@Somatronic unfortunately so many of us have found with both nhs & private that chasing is necessary it's so frustrating

@Juno231 I'm...not doing great to be honest. Mental health hasn't been the best - the slightest twinge, pain or sensation and I spiral out thinking it's not worked. I'm going to wait until OTD to test as I don't think I could bear to see a negative result right now 🙈

Everyone has everything crossed for you @InkyPaper bet it’s hard to keep the brain under control though.

Dr said I had low prolactin and I have been asked to give another blood sample at cd 2-4. Am of course cd 3 and away for half term. Anyone had low prolactin? What does it mean? I have such long irregular cycles that waiting until my next cd2-4 is a loooong time.

When everyone went out I got into bed for half an hour and then I got up and I screamed as loud as possibly could and it felt amazing.

@InkyPaper ahhh I was wondering the same & wanting to check in with you tomorrow, stay strong lady! And twinges, sensations & things can be very positive too not a sign of impending doom 😘you are PUPO don't forget so wanting to not test can be very natural xx

@InkyPaper thinking of you. All very normal feelings. Hope you're OK.

I'm using cheapie OPKs this month and I swear to God they're getting lighter every day 🤯 CD12 and sweet FA happening.

Hang in there @InkyPaper and lots of love

That's frustrating @pennysays - screaming loudly sounds just the ticket

I'm away house and dog sitting in the countryside (and supposedly working hard) and I just had half an hour dancing around the kitchen to northern soul - very invigorating and didn't think about my TWW once 😂

Sending love @InkyPaper 💕💕💕

Love the screaming @pennysays great tactics as is @lakejupiter and your dancing!

@InkyPaper another vote to its normal, we are all here holding your hand

@InkyPaper definitely normal! And I was worse the second week! There's a lot more riding on it than a normal 2ww. And in all honestly most people never 'feel' pregnant until much later. In fact- I still don't! 🤣
I didn't test too early for the same reason as that- I didn't want to be agonising and squinting over a line! Our clinic actually test late though (a lot of others tell you 2 days before that). I tested 1 day early (was going to do 2, but DH wasn't here that day) and the line was very strong! So I think if you did cave and do that a day or 2 early you'd still get all obvious answer. By OTD in fact, I got 2-3 on the clear blue digital. Completely skipped the 1-2.

@InkyPaper fingers and toes crossed for you!

@lakejupiter that looks like witchcraft. Going to need to decipher it myself. Fun.

I almost wish I had time to sit and worry a little lately, work has been so busy the last couple of weeks. Our usual mid-February slowdown nowhere in sight just yet. Can't complain though, need every sale we can get after the past year, it's been a rough one for retail.

@InkyPaper I've got everything crossed for you 🤞🏻

@lakejupiter I only did one month bbt so what does a dip usually mean?

I'm possibly too late to start temping this month as I'm CD 15 ?

@LoveQ it could mean nothing really. There's a school of thought that a one day temp dip around implantation time could mean a BFP but in reality it's something to do with oestrogen and the corpus luteum! But it looks very pretty.

Hmm if you haven't ovulated yet you can def start temping this month. I find it super helpful to pinpoint ovulation and also last month got a couple of days of temp drops in advance of AF which felt like a more gentle letdown than a BFN.

@lakejupiter I'm thinking I've either ovulated yesterday or today so maybe too late, would maybe work in my favour to know AF is incoming all though my breasts are normally a huge giveaway lol

@lakejupiter fingers crossed your dip means implantation 🤞🏻

Congratulations on the house @Vil10 is it progressing smoothly?

Well done @Franklydear for standing up to your boss. It can be very difficult to be so assertive, but you sound like you are advocating for yourself so well.

@lakejupiter I’m hopeless with charts, but I’m hoping along for you!

@Somatronic no idea on the OPKs either. Why is everything so complex when TTC?

@InkyPaper just like everyone else, I’m here supporting you. Just hang in there as best you can.

Loving the scream @pennysays. Definitely necessary at times!

Sorry @LoveQ I’m not help on temping! My success last month was working out the Clear blue OPKs!

Ladies, I need some help from experts please! What blood tests should I be getting when? I know some are CD2-3 and some around CD 20, but other than that I’m clueless and I know not to trust that the doctors will get it right!

Sorry not up to date but just had my shopping delivered and best before date on my meat is 22.2.22 and first thing I thought was 😲 @becarefuloutthere (although your old name was what came to mind!)'s due date! So close now! How are you?

@Manifestingbaby aw aren't you sweet for remembering! I'm good thanks 😊 you? First sweep today at 39+1 which was highly unpleasant! Next one on sat 😬 how's things with you?