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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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So it's John Wayne vs Les Dawson in The Great British Pee Off and Prty's judging... get ready to be basted, lovelies!

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PrtyPsn · 04/10/2015 22:34

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 anything 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

And our most recent thread here -

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2458534-Prtys-Gang-and-The-Festival-of-Foof-Fun-when-they-not-being-cray-cray?pg=1&order=

We are symptoms spotters extraordinaire - 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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MummyBex1985 · 30/10/2015 10:09

beanz you should OV 12-36 hours after you get your solid smiley face.

I got mine this morning too - first one in six months woop!

Anyway after some ferocious googling it says you should continue DTD for 48 hours after your solid smiley to maximise chances of PG Grin

funnybeanz · 30/10/2015 09:18

Morning all. I finally got a solid smiley face this morning after 6 days of flashing smiles. But think dp has completely got anxiety as we didn't dtd last night after a failed attempt on Wednesday Shock so last time was Monday night. I think he is trying though as he invited me to a date night tonight. I don't even know if it's too late dtd tonight really but trying to focus to making sure he is OK rather than going on about ttc thereby putting pressure on him! Hope you all have good weekends ahead and neetie you get some smileys and poppy you get af so you can move on to next cycle!

glitterpoppy · 30/10/2015 08:40

Thanks prty it's so hard though isn't it? I've tried talking to DH and he tries to understand bless him but I don't think he realises how frustrating it is.

neetie1 · 30/10/2015 08:21

Morning well still getting blank circles when it's meant to be showing solid smiley so guessing I ovulated early. Off to docs this morning .

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PrtyPsn · 30/10/2015 08:00

Aww poppy I feel your pain, hang in there, lovely x

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glitterpoppy · 30/10/2015 07:45

Morning all, not posted in afew days as I've been feeling abit Ill Sad thought AF was on its way but still no sign and cd38 SadAngry really want it to come soon.. Tested afew times and BFN, so over this cycle now and want to start my next!!

MrsKittenPie · 30/10/2015 07:37

Happy Friday everyone!
Cd6 here - bugger off af so I can get on with the cycle!
Just going back to the clomid thing my gp said they don't do anything like that in my area - for some reason here if you have anything out of the ordinary they always try to fob you off to private treatment and because I have 1 ds anyway she said they wouldn't even do the most basic of things for me on nhs here! I agree with what you've all said though about going to see another gp.
Temping going well - dh was a bit Hmm at first but I think he's secretly quite intrigued! I hope it shows ovulation - that would be very exciting in my geeky brain!
Hope you all have a lovely day and it's soon the weekend. Anyone testing soon?

SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 20:48

That seems really strange from a doctors surgery Pirsy! You're definitely doing the right thing going to the GP though, it's good to get in the system

Pirsy1 · 29/10/2015 19:38

Shary - yes it is a bit weird no appointments, I only registered there recently. When I rung up I said I wanted an appointment and I didn't mind if it was a few weeks away and they literally don't do them. I am def going to go on Monday - it will be the day before AF and I will be miserable with it! If I wait till later than that I'll be like 'Oh maybe this month I'll be pregnant' and just put it off again for another month.

Prty yes start testing early, because then you can see the line change and compare it etc. I usually start on day 7 - my cycle is 28 - 32 days.

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PrtyPsn · 29/10/2015 19:09

CD5 now, app reckons I O around CD18 so CD14 sounds right to me if CD10 is the usual (based on a 28 day cycle I assume) I do normally have fertile CM when app indicates O... maybe I'll start around CD12, they are ICs so don't mind using more than required

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SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 19:03

I don't mind using lots of them when they cost a couple of pence each! Halloween Wink

SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 19:03

The leaflet says to test from CD14. What CD are you on now? If you're using cheapies may be start a little earlier to be on the safe side Smile

neetie1 · 29/10/2015 18:44

They do recommend you test from CD10 but I usually start a day or two after af

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PrtyPsn · 29/10/2015 18:42

shary around 31-32 days generally, AF being 4/5 days long, think I started testing CD10 last time but no idea why!!

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neetie1 · 29/10/2015 18:36

I tried that though shary and kept missing the best times ....

neetie1 · 29/10/2015 18:35

I tested on day 9 of cycle which was only two days past af and got a solid smiley.

SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 18:35

How long are your cycles generally Prty? I have a leaflet somewhere which says when to start using OPKs based on cycle length Smile

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PrtyPsn · 29/10/2015 17:11

Sorry, still here, just lurking daily, waiting for AF to piss off, eating my body weight in chocolate, crawling the walls for a glass of wine - it's been 7 months since I drank, what's wrong with me?!
I agree the clomid is def a positive step shary it can't harm so I say go with it!
All though with OH failing to start or finish - happens to the best of 'em! Think DTD on demand affects our fellas more than we wanna admit some times!
Any advice on when to start OPK? CD5 today and almost AF free :)

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neetie1 · 29/10/2015 16:15

Hi all been in Plymouth at in laws for a few days so not been about much. Well according to OPK ov is meant to have been yesterday or tomorrow but not even a sniff of a flashy or soild smiley sooo am thinking maybe I just ovulated mega early. Luckily I tested early and we were active over those days so could well be in tww.
Interesting trying to avoid alcohol whilst away , they do not know we are trying. Did have a glass of champagne but when I tried to have a glass of Smirnoff Ice the day before it tasted so strong I couldn't drink it all..very odd. Seeing doc in morning for a few things but will mention about it being 7 months and nothing see what she says.

SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 16:07

Thanks ladies you're all so lovely xxx
I guess there's a chance that the gynecologist might not give me clomid, it could be just what the GP is hoping they will do Halloween Hmm Either way it's hopefully a step in the right direction.

Glad to see the temping club is expanding!

Has anyone seen Prty? Feels like she hasn't posted in ages?

MummyBex1985 · 29/10/2015 15:15

Shary I think getting Clomid is a really positive thing, I've seen so many success stories with it - usually less than three months after starting it too.

Althoigh I've heard your chances of a multiple birth are massively increased

SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 14:52

Thanks Pirsy. My first 'appointment' with the GP who is referring me was a phone consultation, does your practice do those? It seems really bizarre that they don't do appointments unless I've misunderstood!

Pirsy1 · 29/10/2015 12:33

Shary dont be scared! I think that is brilliant news! Get things moving forward and get you a BFP! In the meantime you might well get one anyway but at least you'll have some help waiting too!

Kitten I think you need to demand referral to gynae. Maybe try and see what the NICE guidelines say?

I telephoned my GP this morning. They dont do appointments so Im going to try to see someone at the walk in clinic they do on Monday afternoon.

SharyBobbins · 29/10/2015 11:24

Kitten she refused? On what grounds? Angry

MrsKittenPie · 29/10/2015 10:55

pirsy - you're definitely not out yet - there could still be a bfp waiting for you