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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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New here TTC baby #1 Cycle #1

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Katilo2 · 09/08/2015 16:45

Hello, I'm new to MumsNet. We are officially going to ttc baby #1 at the end of September but I'm 1dpo and in the 7 days leading up to ovulation we DBD 4 times. I'm so so hoping that AF won't make an appearance on the 22nd August! Just starting the tww. Anyone else in this boat, or anyone else ttc on cycle 1?

Best wishes,
K x

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xmaslisa · 11/08/2015 18:50

Hi katilo! I'll have my fingers crossed for you too! I haven't been temping but have been using fertility app ovia which is quite useful and brought a job lot of ovulation tests from Amazon to see what was going on. I did have a very regular cycle prior to surgery despite all my issues which seems to have come back. My cycle is usually 26-27 days I know I only had until Xmas then I have to be referred to fertility clinic for probable IVF so I'm trying really hard and monitoring my cycle closely without trying to get obsessed!! Easier said than done tho....
Lisa x

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Katilo2 · 11/08/2015 08:33

I can't offer any advice Sunflower - haven't got to that stage yet.. When are you going to test?

Hi Lisa. AF is due on the 22nd for me too..! I haven't been charting or temping or anything. I have used the period tracker app for about 18'months and it's usually pretty accurate. My cycles are anything from 28-34 days. I used to feel ovulation most months but then it stopped. So happy I felt it this month when ttc (maybe even twice!) gives me a good idea when to DBD. Because of yesterday's pains we DBD last night just incase, had a horrible thought that maybe for whatever reason I didn't ovulate successfully on Sunday and yesterday's was actual ovulation and not a second.

Best wishes

K x

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xmaslisa · 11/08/2015 00:01

Hi! Do you mind if I join? I'm ttc #1 am on cycle #2 currently in 2ww AF due on 22nd August! Had positive ovulation tests this cycle so fx!
Had pretty major surgery for fibroids and endometriosis in April so am hoping for a miracle as I'm 37 now!
Good luck girls x

Sunflower86 · 10/08/2015 22:16

Im brand new to the TTC game. Had hoped to be very casual about it but some weird goings on have grabbed my attention. Am normally very regular and predictable with zero spotting until 2 days before AF,but this month i had twinges which im sure were ovulation as ive felt that before so took the necessary action. However ive been spotting very lightly ever since, and im 5 days before AF. Could this be a sign? It seems too early for implantation bleeding as it started just 3dpo, but if its not i have no idea whats going on with my usually very 'normal' cycle. Trying not to get my hopes up as its only month 1...

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Katilo2 · 10/08/2015 21:56

I normally feel ovulation pains for hours and hours when I ovulate. yesterday it was from 12md until I went to bed, but today's pains were on the opposite site. It wasn't as intense as yesterday's, but I'm almost certain it's O pain - I've had it for most of the afternoon/evening on and off - so who knows!

X

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Monkey1987 · 10/08/2015 21:04

Katilo, I have read that if you release 2 eggs it is within 24 hours of each other so your ovulation pains make sense!
Twins would be lovely Smile

Luna7993 · 10/08/2015 21:04

I've definitely felt Ov pains a few times within 24 hrs. Don't have twins :) But how interesting to think that, I never knew.

Also how interesting about wearing red during ovulation!

LilyMyOneAndOnly · 10/08/2015 21:00

Imagine that - conceiving twins on your first cycle!!

LilyMyOneAndOnly · 10/08/2015 20:59

Ah that's not what I felt - I think I must have pulled a muscle!

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Katilo2 · 10/08/2015 20:57

Have any of you felt it twice within 24hrs? I've read this is one cycle but double ovulation and is how fraternal twins are made..?

If a miracle happened and I got a bfp first month, that would be a pretty interesting scan..! :) I live in hope ;) xx

Welcome to all!

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Monkey1987 · 10/08/2015 20:56

Supposedly You're more likely to wear red during ovulation also!! Red is sexy Wink

Luna7993 · 10/08/2015 20:27

I have Ov pain; I can feel it more since having kids. Yes it feels one-sided, quite a sharp pain, lasts about an hour or so. Sometimes I have had it over a few days. Definitely follow your instincts/what your body is telling you! Ov pains mixed with high sex dive - definitely DTD!!

Monkey1987 · 10/08/2015 20:15

My mam calls herself the dogs grandma! I think because my brother is 30 and I'm 28 she's feeling time tick by without any babies around!
I get a sharp pain in my side around ovulation too, figured it must be the egg being released so when we decided to TTC I've been keeping a feel out for it!

Pixie1988 · 10/08/2015 19:33

Welcome panda! Good luck! X

Pandabarney · 10/08/2015 19:14

Hi we are ttc #1 cycle 1 and currently 6dpo. Trying to be casual about it but as AF looms starting to feel apprehensive!

Pixie1988 · 10/08/2015 19:07

I don't think I've ever had ovulation pains but never tracked it before and may have just shrugged it off. Day 2 of fertile window (according to Ovia) and still not positive on opks! So impatient xx

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Katilo2 · 10/08/2015 18:40

Hi Lily,

For me, it's usually one sided, from my hip into my groin. It feels like an almost (but not quite) sharp pain. Can be for a hour or most of the day xx

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Katilo2 · 10/08/2015 18:30

Sorry I meant today I've had them in my right side.. Unless I'm just concentrating on every twinge. I'm pretty sure it's Mittelschmerz though! Is it common to ovulate twice in a month? Best wishes xx

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LilyMyOneAndOnly · 10/08/2015 18:29

We're going to Lake Garda in Italy - hoping for nice weather, nice hotel and lots of opportunities to get down to business!!

I'm going to have to be careful with my mum when we do get a bfp.. if she asks after the grandchildren (ie dogs) I could drop myself in it without even thinking!!

What do ovulation pains feel like Kat? The other day I felt a twinge in my side but I had my arms stretched out at the time so just though it was that hehe :)

Pixie1988 · 10/08/2015 18:23

Hi k, i know I would love a bfp on the first month Grin even though we only started trying I feel like I've waited ages as I've been ready to have a baby for a long time!

Haha lily - my mum refers to herself as nana to my two cats! She desperate to be a nana, it's so hard keeping the secret! Oh where you going on holiday? Have a lovely time.

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Katilo2 · 10/08/2015 18:21

So I felt ovulation pains all of Sunday daytime in my left side.. But today, I've had them in my left side... Any thoughts? X

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LilyMyOneAndOnly · 10/08/2015 18:01

Hi Pixie and Luna Smile

My mum is the same Monkey, so desperate for grandchildren.. She calls my two dogs her grandchildren atm dear of her!

My DH asked me after one try of dtd if I felt pregnant yet Grin I think he is as excited as me! I don't know what the early pregnancy signs are.. probably best not to know or I'll drive myself mad!

We've got a holiday booked next month so I keep telling myself it won't be such a bad thing if we didn't get a bfp this cycle (so I can have a few cocktails!) but now that we've started we're both hoping we got lucky first time!!

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Katilo2 · 10/08/2015 17:17

We aren't telling people either.. Though I may have mentioned something to my sister and best friend. Kinda have it in my head that if it happens soon though, I'd fib and make them think it hadn't so it would still be a bit of a surprise and would get us to the 10-12week stage...! I've thought through various scenarios ;) it's so bizarre and exciting to think it could be happening now. After the years of avoiding it, I can't imagine it happening. I'm not obsessing as much as I thought I would, but if I'm honest, that's just so I don't jinx it.. I'm very much wanting a bfp first month! Lovely to share stories, and will be nice to hear the outcomes at test time too!

Best wishes,
K x

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Pixie1988 · 10/08/2015 17:03

Hi all, hope you don't me joining in.

I'm 27 and on first cycle of TTC#1 after having my coil out last month.
According to my app, I'm on second day of ovulation.trying to Dtd as much as possible lol.we haven't told anyone we are TTC but it's so difficult to keep it a secret! Hope you are all okay xx

Monkey1987 · 10/08/2015 14:47

We've not told anyone either, Lily (apart from my brother as DH was desperately excited to let someone in on our secret!). It would feel too pressured if everyone knew mainly because my mam really wants grandkids! I don't feel like I can tell my friends at the moment as I would be the first on the baby journey!
I got a pack of tests in my Asda home delivery shop for a similar worry!
Hi Luna, good luck with number 3! And I've already started on the 2WW symptom spotting even though there would be nothing to spot yet!

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