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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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lostindubai · 31/07/2015 20:28

Looking for like-minded mums to be who are taking things as they come and fancy a friendly chat along the way.

I'm 36 and just started ttc my second. My ds is 28 mo and I still bf him once a day, most days. I understand this may affect my fertility but, although a three-ish year age gap would be nice, I'm a long way from worrying about it at this early stage. It took me a year of trying (and a mc) before ds came along so I already know what it's like to wait for good things!

Technically I'm not charting or anything (wouldn't know how) just counting roughly 10 days into my cycle and dtd as much as reasonable (!) around that time.

It might not be the most dynamic way of ttc but it suits me for now Smile

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lostindubai · 18/08/2015 20:27

Reebok! Shock That's amazing! What's an evap? Worth going back to the docs for a blood test to confirm? (Can you see a different doctor?) Do take care of yourself, with everything else going on you must look out for your health.

I'm doing ok thanks to those who asked. Feeling exhausted though. Went to doctors yesterday to get referred to mw and can't wait to talk to them about what to do about my energy levels. How are you feeling Apple?

Hope everyone managed to get through the password reset hassle ok.

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Reebok · 18/08/2015 19:24

Thanks Anna...I was due on Saturday (I think)...can't be sure as I mc in July over 4 weeks ago now so don't know when I was due to ovulate/have a period. I kind of had to make a rough estimate.

I've been feeling premenstrual too but I do remember feeling that way with my LO. So much so I wore a pad constantly...like I'm doing now just in case. I was a week late with her before a positive and came down with a viral infection...and once again I'm sick with an ear infection! Looks like my body doesn't adjust well to pregnancy. Here's hoping AF doesn't show up Anna! Fx for you!

Annarose2014 · 18/08/2015 17:20

Fingers crossed for you Reebok! When is AF due anyway?

CD32 here - this waiting around for something to happen is a killer! My last cycle was 36 days so I'm not due till Saturday. So boring! Still more convinced than ever there's nothing stirring though. I just don't have any feeling of suspense.

What annoys me is that I can't remember my very early symptoms last time too well. I know I felt horribly pre-menstrual for several days before my BFP, and my period was a week late at that point. But around the actual time AF was due I don't remember if I had any symptoms. I had a negative test around that time, I definately remember that! I don't remember what prompted me to take the test though, iykwim.

Reebok · 18/08/2015 14:50

Thanks guys...So I'm not going crazy and imagining it. Trying to be relaxed about it and not celebrate yet as I'm convinced it's either chemical or I will mc again. Some things never leave your head.

Fx that AF doesn't arrive Dark!

darkpandora · 18/08/2015 14:46

Hey ladies

Sorry haven't posted for a few days not much is happening here acçording to my calendar AF is due in 10 days but not sure I Ov'd this month so will just see what happens.

millie hope you headache has gone and you are feeling better today

mrs Hughes remember it's not over until AF shows up

apple and dubai how are you both doing?

reebok I can deffo see a line!! I wouldn't think it was Evap after 1 minute either! Hope its the real thing! Grin

Hello to everyone else hope you are all doing ok Smile

Tamara160 · 18/08/2015 14:35

oo Reebok I can definitely see a line!! I wouldn't have thought it was an evap line if it showed up after a minute. Fingers crossed it's the real thing!

Reebok · 18/08/2015 13:32

I've heard the same stories about that pill. Retest tomorrow or in a few days and lay off digital tests for now as if your hormones are low, it won't read yet.

Ok so I'm officially mental. I puked up this morning after testing...not sure if it's from the flu. So I decided to force myself outside and buy a SuperDrug brand. These are pretty good tests. Anyway in pic, there's a very faint line. Is that an evap? It appeared after a minute. Going to retest tomorrow or the day after depending on AF. Getting slight cramps when I need to pee so going to be as negative as possible to avoid disappointment.

TTC - a relaxed thread.
MrsHughes25 · 18/08/2015 09:06

I'm not sure, ideally it could be this weekend however I've heard horror stories about coming off Cerazette

Reebok · 18/08/2015 08:16

Thanks Millie. Sorry to hear you don't feel well. Remember if you are not on AF no ibuprofen.

Well guys, woke up still feeling like crap and LO is not at nursery today. Luckily it's summer hols for me! I retested today with a cheapie and got a faint line in the right place but it's so faint can't see in a pic. Will just retest tomorrow unless AF shows up.

MillieMoodle · 18/08/2015 07:03

Decca - sorry to hear AF has arrived. Fingers crossed for next month.

Reebok - hope you're feeling better soon sweet, and that you managed to get a decent night's sleep.

I've got a busy day at work ahead so hopefully will keep my mind off ttc! Also have woken up with a headache so at least I can take some paracetamol.

Reebok · 18/08/2015 00:56

Sorry to hear that Decca. Better luck next month.

Mrs Hughes, you're not out until AF rears its ugly head. I had 6/7 negatives with my LO and I was over a week late before my first positive. When is AF due?

Thanks guys...hope so! Went to bed early and woke up with aches and pains, shivering from fever and starving as haven't eaten all day. Just had a snack and more Meds again. Feeling quite down today. Keep thinking I should be coming up to 12 weeks soon and ready for my first scan. Hey ho...life sucks!

Tamara160 · 17/08/2015 23:52

Sorry to hear AF has arrived Decca. Better luck next month! Smile

DeccaMitford · 17/08/2015 23:05

Quick update from me, AF has definitely arrived and unpacked her bags this time. Hey-ho!

Tamara160 · 17/08/2015 22:28

Reebok - I can't believe he said that to you! Very unprofessional of him! It's got sod all to do with him! I hope you feel better soon.

Millie - I hope the move goes well!

MrsHughes - Don't be too disheartened, there's still time yet. Did you say AF was due Thursday?

Hi Dubai! How are you feeling?

Cake - Hope AF does one soon! Smile

MrsHughes25 · 17/08/2015 22:07

BFN.. Was a little convinced :(

But it's good as I have surgery soon x

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lostindubai · 17/08/2015 21:55

MrsHughes I think the earliest you can test is four days before AF is due, but as Blue says it will be much more accurate on the actual day AF is due so you might want to hold onto one until then!

Reebok I'm glad you've got some antibiotics now, hope they kick in soon. Your doctor sounds like an arse btw.

Hello everyone else!

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MillieMoodle · 17/08/2015 21:09

Hi Cake! Sounds like we're about the same stage in our cycles then. Am hoping AF goes soon so that we can get into the next month of trying. Feeling quite positive for this month and going to make sure we make lots of effort! The days seem to go so slowly when I'm waiting for something.

MrsHughes - any news after your test? Have you taken it yet or are you waiting?

CakeLady456 · 17/08/2015 20:25

Hi Millie! Blimey this thread does move quick! Hope your feeling better soon Reebok at least you've got the right medication now. Millie am also waiting on AF to clear off! MrsHughes good luck with the first response test!!

MillieMoodle · 17/08/2015 19:24

Wow this thread moves quickly!

Tamara - not sure exactly when we're moving house, hopefully around the end of October. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly!

Reebok - sorry to hear you're still feeling rubbish, hope the antibiotics kick in soon and you start to feel better.

I'm now waiting for AF to clear off so DH and I can get back to it Wink

MrsHughes25 · 17/08/2015 19:06

Super markets don't have them- boots did.
Now the proud owner of 3 lol x

applecatchers36 · 17/08/2015 19:02

Maybe a chemist?

MrsHughes25 · 17/08/2015 17:20

Anyone know where I can get a first response early response test? X

MrsHughes25 · 17/08/2015 13:58

I'm going crazy thinking that I'm pregnant Confused

Bluepigoon · 17/08/2015 11:45

Wow, I can't believe he said that to you, it's really unprofessional of him to be so judgemental. Maybe just take paracetamolwithout the ibuprofen unless the pain gets really unbearable ?

Reebok · 17/08/2015 11:36

Thanks blue. Turns out I have an ear infection and have been put on antibiotics. Said to take paracetamol with ibuprofen but I have researched that ibuprofen shouldn't be taken when Ttc. In so much pain right now and I really want to take it but guess I shouldn't. Didn't want to mention to gp that I'm waiting on AF and am Ttc as he was a bit judgmental when I got pregnant last, saying I should have waited as LO is so young.