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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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TTC and still breastfeeding? Thread # 5 - Positive Vibes!

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peardrop2 · 18/07/2015 23:42

Peardrop - age 33, TTC cycle #9, DS is 26 months (stopped bf soon to be 4 months ago). Af returned when DS 14months, currently on CD14 and have had 4 flashing smileys. Praying for a static smiley tomorrow! Dangling legs in air!

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MinisMama13 · 08/08/2015 20:06

Pear I'm way overdue a hair appointment too! I want a change but the truth is the highlights hide all the grey. Well sort of!
Boooo to a bfn but how long fid you hold your pee for? There's a reason everyone says fmu!

Dobedo I find it useful to track my cycles, I use fertility friend but I'm sure there are others out there. I don't have any magic answers though!

Af has been weird. Only really here for a day and a half. Barely any spotting today. Heavy enough yesterday for me to know I'm not pg but still weird!

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 17:38

Arghhhh I've just poas again Hmm BFN! Confused

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Dobedobedo · 08/08/2015 17:25

Hi, can I tentatively join in? I'm bfing ds2, who is 15 months. Ds1 is 10yo but this is the first time I've ever ttc. The other two were nice little surprises!

I don't know what all the ttc science and lingo means tbh. I bought an opk kit as it was in the clearance aisle in tesco and some folic acid. What else should I do? Apart from all the sex Grin

I don't know if I'm even ovulating. I get some spd pain mid cycle but my cycles aren't regular. Ds2 still bfs quite a bit, especially at night. Must be mad to sign up to another two years of never sleeping!

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 15:33

Ahh that doesn't sound like too much spoiling Smile Sometimes buying essentials like the clothes and the dinner set make me feel better that I'm not able to buy stuff for myself Wink I've got a hair appointment coming up in a couple of weeks that will be my treat as I'm way overdue a whole head of highlights Shock A visit to the hairdresser used to be an essential Wink

I am soooooo bored of waiting now! I might even crack open a IC opk this afternoon lol I'm not sure how many hpts I have left and whether I have the right ones to test at 13dpo tomorrow morning. I've got two cb tests but they're not sensitive so I might have to wait until Monday to test again! I'll have a proper rummage when my ds wakes from his nap Grin

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MinisMama13 · 08/08/2015 13:46

Rather specific symptom there Pear! Whoop for no spotting!
I bought him clothes yesterday and today and a peg puzzle and a new plate, bowl and cup! So not entirely for his benefit lol. We went out for the day yesterday and he got ice cream as well!

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 13:03

Oh and my right boob aches. Doesn't mean a lot Grin

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 13:01

What did you buy him?

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 13:01

Mini - it's so hard sometimes not to spoil them isn't it. Especially as they haven't reached that annoying nagging stage!!

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 13:00

Have made it through the morning...no spotting. Driving me a little loopy now!! I have just brought 2 bottles of wine as I have guests over for lunch tomorrow. This weekend is not turning out how I imagined at all ????

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MinisMama13 · 08/08/2015 11:47

Lea is sounds like something is happening which has to be a positive!

Pear sorry you got a bfn, 12dpo would feel late to me too! I didn't test with ds until 13dpo though as I was convinced af was coming, I had cramps and was moody. I only tested at 13dpo because I'd had no spotting and was shocked to see a really faint bfp so you never know! It does show the AC agrees with you if you haven't got your bfp though.

Nothing to report. Cd3 lol. Been buying lots and spoiling ds these last couple of days, oooops! Grin

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 07:27

More waiting Smile

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 07:27

Les thanks. I got a bfp with ds at 12dpo so I guess that's why I'm ruling it out. Amazing that Angus cactus has made such a difference on the first month if it is!!

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Leamice · 08/08/2015 06:52

Sorry for the bfn pear, could be a the Angus cactus giving you longer lp... Or could be late implanter. I didn't get positve for DS until 13dpo and was very faint in FRER which are meant to be really sensitive. Still crossing my fingers for you.

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peardrop2 · 08/08/2015 05:44

Oh Lea that's very positive ????????????!! The scan will be good timing then and should tell you if you're about to ov which will save you a lot of thinking Wink

Just got up to test with a Superdrug Test. Bfn Hmm I'm a bag of nerves and haven't slept well at all which is stupid. I'm pretty sure I'm out now as
It would have shown in the test. I wonder when she's going to show! She got my hopes up by showing so late Confused I guess technically at 12dpo she's not late it just feels late to me as I'm not used to her arriving on time! Technically if I had a text book 14 LP she wouldn't arrive until Monday!!

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Leamice · 07/08/2015 23:49

didn't mean to post that haha!

That's great youre ovulating pear I'm jealous haha! Are you testing tomorrow if no AF? I'm looking forward to bfp news :)

Though I think AF is here!!! Shock I had a bit of pinky Cm last 2 days didn't want to say anything as didn't want to scare her away lol! But today there was some red spots and pink cm! From temping, I know I haven't ovulated, but AF is a good start. And got my scan in a couple of weeks so feeling positive :)

Leamice · 07/08/2015 23:46

Yes

MinisMama13 · 07/08/2015 22:57

Don't write yourself off yet! Completely understand having a plan in place though! I think an extra lp day is always a bonus, a good sign things are settling for you. The problem with the bloods is you need it dine a few times to be able to estimate the overall picture but it's obviously looking good. I wish I could remember my numbers to tell you but it was far too long ago (2012!)

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peardrop2 · 07/08/2015 22:37

Oh thanks for your support Mini! After lots of thought tonight I've given myself a slap for being so selfish. I'm happy that I've ovulated. It is probably just one of those things stopping me falling pregnant like you say. I am so grateful when so many ladies struggle at the first hurdle. I haven't started spotting yet so it looks like I'll have a 12 day LP this month (instead of the 10/11 days I've had in all the previous 8 cycles that I've monitored) which is a fantastic sign that things are settling! We will try again next month and should I be so lucky to have another May miracle then I'll be truly blessed!

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MinisMama13 · 07/08/2015 22:22

Ooo Pear the results sound positive although I do get what you mean when you are thinking it could be something else. It could just be one of those things, I know that is the most frustrating thing anyone can say so please don't hate me!
Urm I have IBD so I assumed maybe it was just me affected in that sort of way!
Also going lots is as much as a sign of pg as constipation is!
Really hoping tour spotting has stayed away and you get your bfp Smile

Ispy hope you have a great time away! Smile

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peardrop2 · 07/08/2015 20:52

Does anyone on here do no2 a lot before AF arrives? I've been 3x today which is odd for me. I've googled and its suggests that progesterone is dropping. However, I've not experienced this before like today.

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peardrop2 · 07/08/2015 13:43

I spy - have a good time. Hope the weather stays warm for you Smile

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peardrop2 · 07/08/2015 13:42

My results are 53.1 but that doesn't mean anything to me. If I'm ovulating (which I didn't doubt) then it's pointing more towards the later stage that something goes wrong which is what I thought because of bf for so long Hmm so know I should feel happy for ovulating but I'm even more frustrated that it doesn't mean I'm pregnant which is silly I know Sad

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ispyfispi · 07/08/2015 13:19

Oh that's good news though Pear!

I may be off the grid now we're off camping. I'm hoping there might just be a BFP while I'm gone Wink

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peardrop2 · 07/08/2015 13:09

Results are back. Looks like I ovulated. I haven't had my usual lunchtime spotting yet but I can feel that it's on it's way Hmm

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MinisMama13 · 07/08/2015 00:44

Hahaha it can't be helped. Just typical timing! Think I'm being over sensitive tbh. DH isn't helping as he keeps having digs about my mood. I wouldn't be in a mood if he would be helpful! Gah!
Hope you enjoy camping ispy!
Oh I meant to add I don't get ewcm on ov day, just in the run up to. How weird!

Any word from Dougal? Hope I haven't missed it.