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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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First time TTC - join me on this journey

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nishp13 · 14/02/2016 19:04

Hi all, this is my first time TTC and would be grateful for anyone else who wants to join this journey with me until I get a BFP.

I have been using the Period Diary app to track my ovulation/fertility dates. I have a period that lasts 6 days and usually my cycle is approx 27days. According to the app my ovulation date was yesterday (13th Feb). We have tried twice before this date.

Wondering if there are any others which have had successful pregnancies using solely apps? Or if they have any tips on identifying ovulation?

Would love to share the highs and lows with you lovely people on this journey x

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Blondie0912 · 28/02/2016 12:13

Hi all- can I join? Been watching this thread too shy to comment Blush but reading everything here is making me super excited! I'm 27; husband is 30- and we're ttc #1. I came off the pill in July but it took about 4 months until I had my AF (was convinced I was pregnant the whole time!). Now that cycles have normalised we've decided to properly start trying from this month. I can already tell it's way harder than they make out when you're at school!!!

I hope we all have 2016 miracles Grin

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nishp13 · 28/02/2016 10:52

Hey cakesandphotos I tested again this morning with a FRER but still BFN. I really thought my AF was here yesterday I kept dashing to the bathroom to check. No sign yet - I guess it's not over until it shows. I've decided I'm not going to test now until a day or two after AF due date & she what happens x

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cakesandphotos · 28/02/2016 10:04

I'm sorry nishp Sad at least if AF is due tomorrow you don't have long to wait and see. It could be that you tested too early, you could still get your bfp!
I got some frer tests from Amazon for about £4. I haven't tested them out yet but the reviews were very good

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nishp13 · 27/02/2016 10:44

Hi cakesandphotos I tested again using Internet cheapies from Amazon and they came back negative :( I'm wondering if I should get a clear blue or first response test. I've had AF type dull aches and cramping yesterday and today I feel nothing so far...AF is due to arrive on Monday. I may pick up some more tests and see how I get on...I just keep feeling that AF is going to show up ;(

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cakesandphotos · 27/02/2016 10:31

Have you tested again nishp?

raddersmrs · 26/02/2016 11:06

I can't see anything on the top but a slight one on the bottom.

Fingers crossed! Smilekeep us posted x

cakesandphotos · 26/02/2016 10:36

Good luck nishp!

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nishp13 · 26/02/2016 10:30

Thanks cakesandphotos and littlemisssugarplum.

I ordered some from Amazon they should be here today so will test again with those ones. I saw a faint line on the bottom one too but ever so slightly and then I thought I was imagining it.

Will keep you posted thanks again xxx

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Littlemisssugarplum88 · 26/02/2016 10:15

Maybe slightly. Have you tried the cheap ones from eBay? They seem to give an early positive reading.
Fingers crossed for you xx

cakesandphotos · 26/02/2016 10:08

I think I see a very faint line in the bottom one

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nishp13 · 26/02/2016 09:54

Hey ladies need your help - can anyone see a faint line on either of these tests? Or am I going mad lol

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cakesandphotos · 26/02/2016 09:15

Don't worry radders :) AF will arrive when your body is ready. Even if it doesn't arrive today that doesn't mean it won't in the next few days

raddersmrs · 26/02/2016 08:33

So it's Friday and my first af after the pill is due today and I'm already worried it's not here... What if it takes ages?!

The seed is definitely growing with OH and hopefully will be trying for a late November baby ... If AF shows!

cakesandphotos · 25/02/2016 08:36

Thanks for that guys :) I did what was probably my healthiest every shop yesterday! Not a biscuit in sight (of course last week I couldn't resist the buy 2 get 2 free on the Easter eggs so I can't be too smug!)
I need to exercise more too which is tricky with my RA but walking is good.

I don't think I ever realised how complicated it is!

raddersmrs · 24/02/2016 17:25

Nishhp thanks for the advice. I've been taking vitamins for couple of months now. Folic acid, vitamin b6, vitamin d, evening primrose and omega 6! I'm rattling when I walk.

I too have cut out caffeine. Not completely but tea coffee ... I never drank much anyway. I have lots of peppermint and fruit tea too! It is nice.

I'm trying to eat healthier meals with lots of vegetables but we love chocolate so much I'm struggling to cut down.
I have a healthy BMI but know I could be waaaay healthier. I don't drink alcohol at all though and hardly any fizzy drinks - so I tell myself I can afford to treat myself to some chocolate! :)

I'm concerned about the exercise as I'm not the most active and trying to do squats as apparently that helps with labour. Also pelvic floor exercises so I don't lose it after giving birth.
I need to start trying to build some sort of muscles in my tummy too.

So much to think about over and above the sperm meeting the egg heh!!

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nishp13 · 24/02/2016 16:15

Hey cakesandphotos I've been eating more green: spinach, broccoli and also sweet potato, eggs for protein. Pulses and wholemeal foods like: pasta/bread.

I've completely cut out caffeine I.e coffee and also cut out fizzy drinks and instead have peppermint tea which is yummy.

I've also cut down on chocolates and sweet foods. I only have chocolate once a week as a treat. I've also been trying to loose weight and in the last 6 weeks I've lost 10lb.

I did this by using my fitness pal app and Nhs couch to 5k.

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nishp13 · 24/02/2016 16:13

Forgot to mentions Raddersmrs it may be worth taking prenatal vitamins now too. Me and my husband take Vitabiotics his and hers pre conception tablets ;)

Have been taking them for few months now x

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cakesandphotos · 24/02/2016 16:11

Does anyone have an eating plan for while they're TTC? I eat like a child most of the time, avoiding fruit and eating as much chocolate as possible! Fortunately I have a fast metabolism but I have a feeling if I carry on, it's going to get me eventually Wink
I've started eating more veg and cutting down on sweet things. What are other people eating while TTC?

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nishp13 · 24/02/2016 16:09

Hey ladies I could not resist and carried out another test Eeek ;( i know I know I'm just getting too silly now but I just couldn't help myself lol. Sadly a BFN but not losing hope. AF is due next week so I'm still too early to be testing.

I have had no symptoms over the last few days so not sure what's going and...now wondering if the previous symptoms Wee in my head or not?!

Time will tell....

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nishp13 · 24/02/2016 16:07

Hi Raddersmrs welcome ;)

Let's hope he agrees and you can start sooner. I'm definitely hoping for a 2016 baby ;)

I also feel super excited but anxious and the same time. I'm ready to be a mum and have been wanting children for a long time but have just had other things I wanted to tick off the list. Still have a few more but I'm thinking those can wait as time is ticking and we want more than one child.

Look forward to hearing your progress through this journey and sharing your experiences and symptoms.

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raddersmrs · 24/02/2016 15:54

Can I please Join?
I'm 28, 29 in April, and will be ttc #1

I came off the pill beginning of the month, had withdrawal bleed and now anxiously waiting to see if AF comes on Friday so I can see if my cycles will be normal.

My boyfriend ideally wants to start trying so we would have a baby next year rather than this year which means if my period comes Friday, we would have to wait until May... It feels like forever away!
I keep planting the seed to maybe try in March as then it will be a November/early December baby rather than a Christmas baby... I think the seed is growing.
Two of his cousins have announced they are pregnant this week ... Jealous!

I know it's what I want but I also feel really scared and question it! Anyone else like that? Really excited at same time!

I'm using ovia to track things. I did some OPKs this month just to see if I was ovulating first month round. I already have pregnancy tests at the ready as got them when I bought the opks on the net... Can't wait to use them :)

nataliefruit · 23/02/2016 21:59

Ooh, fingers crossed for you nishp. I just didn't think I'd ovulate this quickly after coming off the pill - fab if it is tho!! Grin

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nishp13 · 23/02/2016 21:13

That's great Natalie. I had similar stitch like pains in my left side for what I think we ovulation and then also for implantation. Just impatiently waiting for next week when AF is due (hopefully it won't show up).

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nataliefruit · 23/02/2016 20:53

Hi all! How is everyone today? I had stitch like pain in my left side this morning for hours which is odd as I wouldn't imagine I'd be ovulating having only had my pill withdrawal bleed last week? It's gone now anyway so just waiting to see how my cycles settle after the pill. Been on it so long I totally can't remember what they were like before. Went and bought some pre pregnancy vitamins at the weekend so that was exciting but a little scary Grin

I absolutely know it's what I want now though because a girl I work with announced she's pregnant today and I was so thrilled for her but also really really jealous!!! Just counting down the weeks now :)

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nishp13 · 23/02/2016 20:39

Hey GinIsIn - not at all. We're here to share our journey highs and lows and any symptoms to help others. Xxx

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