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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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78th day of no period....

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SpadesOfGlory · 02/01/2018 10:30

As the title suggests, I haven't had a period since the 18th October. I came off cerazette at the start of June and have had irregular cycles since but this is by far the longest.

DH and I are TTC and I last took a pregnancy test at the start of December so I'm fairly confident I'm not pregnant (we were both sick after that and didn't have any inclination to DTD).

We finally DTD on 26th and 27th December and yesterday I had really sore breasts and some cramps and EWCM in the morning for the first time in a long time, but we only managed to DTD late last night. Im mildly cramping this morning and have watery CM. These long cycles are so confusing! Is there a chance we might've caught ovulation this month? How long should I wait before testing?

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SpadesOfGlory · 17/02/2018 11:52

Forgot to say I had a BFN on an frer this morning so I doubt this is implantation bleeding.

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SpadesOfGlory · 17/02/2018 10:55

Ok now I'm confused! TMI warning

Definite red blood on wiping this morning and some cramps. Put a pad on, went to loo an hour later...nothing on pad and brown blood on wiping. Checked there now again and just the faintest light brown smear when wiping Confused

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Karigan1 · 17/02/2018 09:09

Yeah I get you. I’m 40. I have even less chance. Think the highest is 18.7% chance if I get the exact right day so feel much the same.

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SpadesOfGlory · 17/02/2018 09:01

Yeah I know. DH says I have to try and stop thinking about it and it'll just happen...doesnt help when he tells me his mate from work said his wife got pregnant both times from 1 go!! Lol
I'm going to wallow in self pity this morning and then try to think positively again.

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Karigan1 · 17/02/2018 08:20

Even doing the deed bang on time it’s only a 25% chance. No need to feel like a failure. It could take a few months or so. Maybe that particular egg wasn’t mature enough or something.

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SpadesOfGlory · 17/02/2018 08:12

Update: AF arrived Sad

On the plus side it means I ovulated when I thought I did 2 weeks ago and I've had a 35 day cycle...but it still doesn't help the crushing feeling of failure. We DTD bang on (no pun intended) when I was ovulating, what more can we do?! Sigh.

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Tinker315b · 16/02/2018 21:24

Thanks @Karigan1 Now the what to see if I will ovulate and how long to my next cycle or Bfp!

I was 99% sure it was AF as had the cramps, bloating and bright red blood(tmi) and was heavish yesterday, but that’s it really light from this afternoon and almost gone!

Karigan1 · 16/02/2018 21:18

It was sorry!

Karigan1 · 16/02/2018 21:18

Yes my first was short too. This second one is only 4 days. But was bang on 27 days with a opk peak in the middle so it’s definite first cycle.

Tinker315b · 16/02/2018 21:06

Ladies my AF has only lasted 3 days, do you think this is still ok to class as my first “real” AF since stopping the pill?

gossipgirl28 · 16/02/2018 14:17

I'm testing next Wednesday morning I've decided! Will be 13dpo.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Xoxo

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SpadesOfGlory · 16/02/2018 12:35

@gossipgirl28 I probably will test but I really don't think I'm pregnant. Will keep you all up to say though Smile

Your bleeding sounds positive though! I've not had any spotting at all. Hopefully it's implantation! I've read most women with implantation bleeding usually get a positive test a couple of days later, might be worth a try?

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Tinker315b · 16/02/2018 11:19

Fingers crossed for you both and keep us up to date!

On a positive its Friday again Smile

gossipgirl28 · 16/02/2018 10:58

@SpadesOfGlory do you plan on testing tomorrow or are you going to wait and see if AF makes an appearance?

I'm still spotting today now 8dpo. No red blood though as you would get with AF and I've just been using a panty liner (sorry tmi). I'm really hoping this is implantation bleeding. I've had mild cramps too. My temp had dropped this morning though so who knows what is going on xoxo

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SpadesOfGlory · 16/02/2018 10:52

So if I'm right in thinking that I ovulated the day after my positive opk on cd20 then with a 2 week luteal phase i should be due AF tomorrow. I've been dry as a bone and no symptoms to speak of so I'm not getting my hopes up of a bfp!

Who knows. If I come on tomorrow that would be a 35 day cycle. If I dont...well.. I'm back in limbo again Confused

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Tinker315b · 16/02/2018 10:50

How is everyone feeling today? Any other updates? Smile

LifeOfRiley63 · 16/02/2018 08:34

Hey @JayBeanie - thats really useful! I was looking into it. My Auntie does reflexology also so might give her a go too. Thanks for sharing x

Loz604 · 16/02/2018 08:20

Oh I see. I’d guess ovulation was Tuesday as that’s when I got my darkest line on opks. I have ovia. Just wait and see I guess xx

Karigan1 · 16/02/2018 07:03

No loz you’re supposed to try and pinpoint actual ov using opks, mucus checking or temping. If you haven’t you’ll have to guess a bit.

Have you got an app like glow as they help

JayBeanie · 15/02/2018 22:05

Hey ladies, I just wanted to tell my story in case it helps any of you. I came off the pill (mycrogynon) and had really irregular periods for 2 years, up to 6 months without a period. Doctors weren't very interested or helpful so I paid for acupuncture. I had a period after 2 sessions and they were pretty regular from there. My 18 month old son is asleep upstairs right now. I didn't even believe acupuncture would help but I was desperate, now I'd definitely recommend it. It's not a cheap solution and I didn't conceive straight away but I honestly don't believe I'd be a mum without acupuncture. Good luck xx

Loz604 · 15/02/2018 21:53

Is your last day of your fertile window when you start to count dpo? Xx

LifeOfRiley63 · 15/02/2018 21:50

Omg @Karigan1 this is my FAV thing atm!!

Karigan1 · 15/02/2018 21:33

😜

Tinker315b · 15/02/2018 21:27

@tinyradish 😂😂😂 You may move out and relocate!!

PickettBowtruckles · 15/02/2018 21:24

@tinyradish it’s infuriating isn’t it! I’m exactly the same though, I don’t take notice anymore as it’s just part of the day 😂 I’m hoping to have some answers after my bloods and scan though so maybe things will get moving!

In regards to the spider, I’m afraid your only option is to burn your house down, sorry 💔

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