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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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PrtyPsn · 30/08/2015 20:45

Hi (big wave)
So you clicked on here cos you were looking for me (I'm flattered!) or the title seemed interesting!
I'm aware it doesn't really explain but we are bunch of lovely ladies all TTC and going ever so slightly crazy with it! For more info see our original thread here - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2412386-TTC-anxious-over-early-pregnancy-possible-symptoms?msgid=56357000#56357000

We are symptoms spotters extrodinaire - you name it we've had it, real and/or imagined Confused
We are here to help, we are all supportive, we laugh, rant, cry, joke, rage, smile, and comfort together. Be you a lurker or poster (established or new) then you are very welcome here. We only have a few rules:

  1. No judgement - we all lead different lives and have different standards and that is fine. You wanna get wasted everyday of TWW, that's fine. You wanna abstain completely, that's fine. We need support, not judgement.
  2. No feeling stupid - we've all had those months where we definitely think we are pg 110% convinced and then AF turns up, don't feel bad about it, it happens. Also we all have different levels of knowledge so no question is stupid apart from the one you don't ask.
  3. On this thread there is no such thing as TMI - we are all adults and we all know how miraculous and amazing... and downright disgusting our bodies can be, it's fine. Share what you want, we will not be fazed.

So that's it, jump in and FX'd for all my lovelies xx

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PrtyPsn · 31/08/2015 15:56

Good news re: nan stripes plus OH finally getting the memo!!
I'm due around 9th Sept but that's based on my randomly averages out by the app to a 33 day cycle! If we are going by CM then I'm probably due around 6th Sept... symptomless today (sigh)
No idea what's for dinner, had guests all morning and for lunch, I'm wiped so it might be takeaway

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Stripes1983 · 31/08/2015 15:50

Wow do many posts to catch up on ! Update from me - my nan is out of hospital so that's good and me and OH are back on speaking terms - thankfully I'm on AF so didn't miss out on any crucial DTD whilst sulky sulkison made an appearance :) I'm currently having a glass of wine whilst waiting for my chicken dinner to cook ! Fx for those getting ready to POAS this week ! Prty - when are you due ?

gemgems2214 · 31/08/2015 15:46

I'm thinking it was due last Tuesday or Thursday?! I don't know.. its been on or around the 11th since coming off the pill in may.. but blood test on the 15th this month says I have ovulated.. so could be a longer cycle ?!

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PrtyPsn · 31/08/2015 15:36

Woah! Didn't see the next page of posts lol
pinky 'gazeboed' pahahahahaha!! Bloody body messing you about... hopefully your BFP or AF pop up soon!
lou that was me, of course... can I interest you in a nice juicy apple instead?

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PrtyPsn · 31/08/2015 15:31

Glad you got to the thread safely -ella think you mean OPK rather than PCOS :) I think temping is the only sure fire way to know but feel like that's a slippery slope considering how I got with OPK!
Welcome pirsy it could still be a little early, personally I would sit tight until AF is due then test again if no sign. Also, I know what you mean - if one more pregnancy announcement is followed up by 'we weren't even trying' I'm gonna scream!!
Sorry to hear of the BFN moo (throws chocolate in your direction) onwards to the next cycle
gem when's AF due? You could still have some residual pill hormones flying around... could be too early for a test... could just be a slightly longer cycle

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Lou13e · 31/08/2015 15:28

Yo yo yo foof friends! Found you again but who left one malteaser in the bottom of the bag?!

Great to see lots of new people :-)

About me: I'm 31, ttc #1, on cycle 2 and currently about 10 days post ovulation and trying so hard not to poas.

As for my dinner.. I had a re heated roast beef dinner at 3am (was working nights) was.. Average and the Yorkie was soggy!

gemgems2214 · 31/08/2015 15:18

I don't know when I ovulated. I hate a gynaecology appointment on 11th August and he did an internal and ordered blood :- testosterone, fsh, lh I think?? Anyway, they showed I had ovulated and my testosterone slightly high but not concerning. Definitely ovulated as I went to my GP last Thursday for the results and he said I should expect my period in a round a week.. unsure what my cycles are as having pcos and being on implant then the pill then nothing. I have pregnancy symptoms, sore breasts cramps etc but looking at the calendar I am around 3 or 4 days late for a period? I thought you had to have a period if you had ovulated? I'm just so confused. I'll have to nip back and see him tomorrow see what he says. Nightmare.

MummyBex1985 · 31/08/2015 15:05

Pirsy I think I've come to the conclusion that there's no such thing as an accident, it's too bloody difficult lol!

pinky17 · 31/08/2015 14:31

Holla ladies! We made it! Can'the believe how many posts there are here already!

So, af was due Saturday but still no sign and still bfn..... pfft! Had our first night out on the town since DD was born nearly 2 years ago. I did divulge in a few amaretto and cokes but only 6! OH on the other hand got absolutely gazeboed and slept on the sofa out of my sight! All fine today however I wish af would get a bloody wiggle on so can start the fun and games all over again! Anyone due right about now? My cycles are ever changing at the moment!

Welcome newbies, the most fun and supportive thread out there!

Currently eating last night's pizza and watching Shaun the Sheep toddler life !!!

Pirsy1 · 31/08/2015 13:36

Hi gem, just saw your message after I posted. So to confirm ovulation think bloods are usually done 1 week after predicted date of ovulation - mid luteal phase. So would mean your predicted date of ovulation would have been 5th August and you should have expected AF 19th August? Does that sound right with your cycle? I agree you probably would have expected a positive test by now but you do hear about ladies not getting positive tests until sometime after AF is due. I would suggest do another test in 1 week if AF hasn't shown up. Good luck!

Pirsy1 · 31/08/2015 13:29

Ahhhh moo I'm sorry! Fingers crossed for September and have a glass of my wine!

Honestly, how do people manage to do this by accident?!

gemgems2214 · 31/08/2015 13:28

Hello.. sorry for jumping in but I need some help.
I came off the pill in may and had a period every month until this month. I had bloods done by Gynaecologist on 12th August and it showed I ovulated and my testosterone is slightly high but he is not concerned. I have had a negative test every morning since Friday including today but no period at all. I have cramps and sore breasts and white discharge. Surely I would of got a positive by now? Could anyone shed some light?
Thanks xxSmile

themoo · 31/08/2015 12:18

Ugh, well I'm out this month. Negative hpt at 13dpo, cd 25. Some very slight spotting today so I guess af is on her way, the big cowbag.
goes off to sulk

neetie1 · 31/08/2015 11:41

Ooh new thread....
Hi all new peeps...
Am 43 TTC#1 married for 1 year with DH for 10 years...two dogs lol
Think it must be month 4 of trying nothing as yet.
Currently on day 3 of af though weirdly still feeling sick until I eat something and have very tight tummy and backache..

themoo · 31/08/2015 10:43

Morning all.
I'm still laughing at the foof piñata.

Another night of weirdly vivid dreams for me. That's about a week in a row now.
Rubbish to hear of your BFN pirsy - but 10dpo might be a little early so you never know!

Pirsy1 · 31/08/2015 10:15

Hi,

Can I please join this thread too? I am 32 and TTC #1. We have been trying for a year now but for 11 months of that I have been working away during the week so don't think we always got to 'try' at the right times ifyswim.

I also have PCOS but have been using OPKs and tracking my periods and Im pretty confident I do ovulate once a month. I don't temp as I think it would send me over the edge.

Anyway, this has been my first month trying since moving back permanently. We had sex every other day up until a couple of days after the positive OPK - maybe I should have kept it going longer? But it was hard work and I felt like a bit of a pest to my husband!

I CONVINCED myself I was pregnant this month. I ovulated on our anniversary weekend, and just thought it would be fate to get pregnant then ... I had 'symptoms': nausea, heightened sense of smell - actually got woken up by the smell of the reed diffuser in the en suite bathroom last night. So was actually shocked to get a negative test on a FRER this morning on FMU at 10 dpo. I really thought it was going to be positive. I think that's me out. The packaging says something like 87% women will get a positive at 10 dpo. I'll just wait for AF to come and start again next month!

Ohhhh and dinner last night was chicken dippers and chips - just really fancied it. Also had a small glass of white wine as was thinking it might be my last chance as I was going to get a positive pregnancy test this morning. I'll finish the bottle tonight!

Ellamorella · 31/08/2015 10:07

Hi everyone! waves
I'm jumping on board from the last thread!

My stats: age 38, TTC (on and off) 1 year, have ds aged 8, on CD 8, DBAFD 18 (ish), 25 day cycle

I've been attempting to overhaul my diet since reading The Baby Making Bible, not supposed to eat refined wheat, dairy, alcohol, coffee... Have succeeded on coffee only, but cut down on most others. Am staying with FIL and MIL at the mo, so don't want to put the out with my weird dietary requirements!

Prty, sorry you think you missed your window this month, but maybe symptoms tell you otherwise!! Having read up quite a bit this month, I wouldn't trust your app for fertile window. The best way you'll have of knowing will be to PCOS, EWCM and temp all month, for three months, and you might see pattern. Although if the PCOS is freaking you out, maybe leave that bit out?! (Have I got the PCOS right? I mean ovulation sticks!!)

Welcome all newbies!!

wonder and Bex nice to have some TTCs in the same boat! Smile

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PrtyPsn · 31/08/2015 09:30

Oooo annie did you make that piñata yourself?? (hoards the Creme Eggs)
bex Schloer do a 'Celebration' range, fizzy white and rose fake wine - it's no prosecco but the bubbles make it feel more realistic, you even get to pop a cork lol!

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SharyBobbins · 31/08/2015 08:59

Ooh stats!!
Age 29, ttc #1, cycle 5, DBAFD 11.
Temperature rose again this morning (by a whopping 0.1 degree Blush). I think I'm either 3 or 4 dpo. Starting to feel nervous about bloods being taken this week (but reminding myself I want to give birth in the near future so I need to man up)!

MummyBex1985 · 31/08/2015 08:42

Prty the becks blue worked pretty well for me during my last dry stint but I'm a wine/prosecco drinker usually and there is no decent substitute for that Sad The waitrose version of alcohol free red wine tastes like the leftover residue from a jar of pickled beetroot - bleugh!

The fruity alcohol free ciders are nice though so agree they could be a good substitute.

Day one on the wagon, let's see how long that lasts lol

Annie2311 · 31/08/2015 08:35

Ooh, I like the new place. And lots of new friends! hangs foof shaped piñata and bashes it til Cadbury's creme eggs fall out

New thread stats for me are...
Age 33, TTC #1, Cycle 5, DBAFD 8, Tea last night, goulash.

Having symptoms that I've had at various points in all the other months (sore boobs, spots, tummy ache, queasiness) but experience tells me not to let them fool me! I'm trying to see it like our bodies get ready to have a baby every month and it usually ends in AF so it's just doing the normal thing it does at this time. That's what I'm telling myself anyway!

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PrtyPsn · 31/08/2015 07:41

Morning lovelies!
Glad to see you've hoped over shary welcome to our new pad! 'Feeling delicate' if my OH had said that I'd probably have snapped 'Just say giant bitch cos that's what you mean!!' But then I am a giant bitch!
(calls down from the wagon) you want a have getting up here bex? Top tip - fake alcohol is your friend, you still get to kick back with a bottle of 'beer' or a glass of 'wine' it takes a little adjustment re: taste but the relaxation works just the same for me - I even make an effort to call it beer to fool myself lol!

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Stripes1983 · 30/08/2015 23:44

Welcomes newbies ! I'm 31 ( 32 in 3 days but clinging on to that year as long as poss!) ttc #1 , been trying since feb but picked up the pace the last 3/4 months and dabbled ( unsuccessfully) with OPK's , have moments of complete " I'm breezy"ness and then moments of overwhelming craziness :)

SharyBobbins · 30/08/2015 23:13

Just had a week off with OH Katy. It was allegedly my fertile week but honestly that is a complete coincidence. I did not take the week off work to DTD!

themoo · 30/08/2015 22:55

I am a bit jealous of all your dominos mmmmmmmm pizza