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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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TTC first baby... mega thread!

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Crossfitgirl · 25/08/2018 10:13

For those of us TTC first baby, a continued thread for August 2018 :-) a place to share our new mummy journeys!

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Delilah7 · 02/09/2018 20:03

@cupcakesandglitter awaiting the letter. He's got a chat with a cardio nurse or doctor on the 20th so me and my OH are going to take him and mum out for a meal after.

@CrystalBlaze thanks Hun I hope so!

LondonKez · 02/09/2018 19:57

Sorry to hear so many have a tough week. Sending lots of positive energy and thoughts for a better week 💖

@crossfitgirl sorry, what is temping?

I just used my first OPK today (d12) but I think I should have started using them on d10? I used the One Step ones from Amazon? Does anyone else use them? Are they any good?

CrystalBlaze · 02/09/2018 19:56

Fingers crossed they can get him sorted quickly @Delilah7! Sending love.

@Crossfitgirl I'm not too bad thanks. Absolutely exhausted all the time though.

ValidUser · 02/09/2018 19:54

@cupcakesandglitter google "smep" and you will know all!

cupcakesandglitter · 02/09/2018 19:51

@Crossfitgirl I know that feeling! It's so hard when you want it so badly and it doesn't happen as fast as you'd like. But it does only take the one time, and it'll be more than worth it when our time comes xx

cupcakesandglitter · 02/09/2018 19:50

@ValidUser what is SMEP? Is it DTD every other day? X

@Delilah7 when's his MRI? Hope you're holding up okay xx

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Crossfitgirl · 02/09/2018 19:48

Thanks @crystalblaze, how are you getting on?

@validuser I have just purchased it on Amazon kindle 😁 thanks for the recommendation, the reviews sound like it's both factual, research based and a good funny read! Going to read it on holiday in a weeks time :-) xxx

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Delilah7 · 02/09/2018 19:35

@CrystalBlaze you ok Hun? Thanks for thinking of me. He's ok I guess. Still all abit numb but we can't do anything more or feel any different till his MRI. Just hope it's nothing bad :(

@Crossfitgirl wish I had a small little cup!!! Need to take plastic ones to work 😂😂😂

ValidUser · 02/09/2018 19:24

@Crossfitgirl May I recommend "The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant."? I'm not sure how, but coenzyme q10 lengthens luteal phase and does something good to eggs.

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Crossfitgirl · 02/09/2018 19:20

@delilah7 @mrsc87 yeah those are the ones I used too! Like £5 ish for 30! I got a pack of 4 little sample bottles too, small enough to pop in my pocket for peeing in wherever! Hehe. I am not sure whether to use the CBD again. They are good for fertile days, but tbh I feel happy enough that I know when I ovulate now to just work that out, particularly as I'm temping now too.
@tbay we could be cycle buddies then! How long was your cycle before do you know? I guess fx for either AF or not for you, as it's a win win either way!

@validuser what do those supplements do? I've heard of evening primrose for PMS etc, but not the other one? Xx

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CrystalBlaze · 02/09/2018 19:18

Evening lovelies, hope you are all well. Try not to get too down @Crossfitgirl - you are not out yet and it only takes once.

Flowers to everyone else who has had a tough weekend, especially you @Delilah7. How is your dad?

Sorry there is so much to catch up on and I am being so brief but just wanted to check in with you all x

Delilah7 · 02/09/2018 19:13

@TBay yep fingers crossed!! We need some positive news in our family.

@MrsC87 thanks Hun hopefully they work for me!

MrsReader · 02/09/2018 19:13

@MrsC87 I'm 4+4, still early days! Got my 8 week appt in 3 weeks 😄

MrsC87 · 02/09/2018 18:45

How many weeks are you now @MrsReader?
I use the amazon ones too @Delilah7, found them easy to use and got a positive. Plus they are cheap 😊

TBay · 02/09/2018 18:44

@Delilah7 a new cycle, another chance 🤞 ❤️

@Crossfitgirl I should be due next weekend but not sure how long my cycle is at the minute. At least if AF does come I’ll get a better idea of my cycle length! Crossing fingers and toes for some good news for you next week! ❤️

MrsReader · 02/09/2018 18:41

@MrsC87 I'm good thanks, apart from worrying about every little twinge!

Delilah7 · 02/09/2018 18:30

@Crossfitgirl highly sensitive 20mIU says they're the ones they use at NHS x

Delilah7 · 02/09/2018 18:28

@Crossfitgirl mines 28 day's. I got the cheap ones of amazon Hun x x

ValidUser · 02/09/2018 18:28

SMEP started! Lots of EWCM and only day 9. Wonder if my coenzyme q10 and evening primrose oil are helping.

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Crossfitgirl · 02/09/2018 18:27

@patapouf if it helps, flo tells me the highest chance of getting pregnant is on ovulation day. So you've nailed it xxx

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Crossfitgirl · 02/09/2018 18:26

Thanks @tbay and @mrsc87.
It's been a tough week so far!
We like to torture ourselves on here don't we! But you're right, until AF shows we won't know for sure.
@delilah7 it depends how long your cycle is, but if unsure then yeah start on day 7.
Mines 26 days and clearblue tell me to start on day 7, ICs tell me day 8.
What OPKs have you got? The instructions are different for each one x

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Delilah7 · 02/09/2018 18:20

@gjchapman I'm going to be attaching pics of mine each day so bare with me when I start 😂😂😂

@MrsC87 thanks Hun xx

@TBay we appreciate that ❤️❤️❤️

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Crossfitgirl · 02/09/2018 18:11

Thanks @gjchapman and mrsreader, just feel so crap this week. After the total failure that was getting DH on board with planned sex, a stressful week, and just been to a child's bday party where we were literally the ONLY childless couple.
Its just really hit home how much I want this.
Seeing how much better others seem to be at this has got to me this afternoon!
Now I feel like a poor mumsnetter for not just being supportive etc.
I've had a few drinks cos I'm so convinced I'm not even in with a chance.
AF due next Saturday. Anyone else due next weekend?
Xxx

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TBay · 02/09/2018 18:10

Just want to send some love to everyone who sounds as though you’re feeling down a bit down and fed up of the 2ww.

It’s difficult to fully understand as I know I’m a newbie but -as I’ve heard many of you say before- you’re not out until AF comes. Sending positive thoughts to you all. The 2ww is torturous and this is from someone on cycle 1!! Lots of admiration to all of you going strong and coping so well- you rock! FX for you all xx

MrsC87 · 02/09/2018 18:10

@Patapouf I would say that's plenty and you're in with a real chance!
@Crossfitgirl I've been reading on other threads how people did it 4 days before ovulation and they got a BFP! Although I was worried this morning I've had a talk to myself and am trying to be positive.
@Delilah7 I used OPK's from cd8. And positive came on cd14.

How are you feeling @MrsReader?