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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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Maybe a Xmas surprise anyone else ?

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Bethany0903 · 14/12/2018 18:51

So this month I've used clear blue ovulation tests and according to when I peaked and my ovulation was I can test Christmas day! Anyone elses test day Christmas day ? Hoping for some Christmas luck ❤️

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Bethany0903 · 16/12/2018 20:25

I don't know what's going on with me I'm so tired like I could sleep forever, got like a heavy feeling in my uterus too which is strange!

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Soexciting · 16/12/2018 20:00

The screenshot I did was from www.countdowntopregnancy.com

It really is a good resource it has a lot of calculators, indications about symptoms by dpo and my favourite a photo gallery where you can tweak tests and vote positive/negative/evap.

You can input your symptoms each day and it will calculate your likelihood to be pregnant

duckeggbluenotblue · 16/12/2018 17:26

What app is that @soexciting?

Pastaallday · 16/12/2018 17:11

*enjoy Xmas!

Pastaallday · 16/12/2018 17:10

@Soexciting I'm also going to be 10dpo on Friday morning. Think I'll test then too....reslly trying not to get my hopes up but it's so hard when that's all you can think about! At least ill be able to just Xmas before I ovulate again in the new year if not...

Soexciting · 16/12/2018 13:10

Thank you for the reassurance @pastaallday
Looks like we are all pretty crampy which is weird so early. @Billyandthesillies according to Countdown to Pregnancy sore boobs are pretty much the only reliable symptom to spot so FX!
I finish work on Thursday so was thinking of a sneaky test on Friday morning 10dpo now DH has told me that he has booked the day off and he is very against early testing even though we have 4 FRER in the drawer just waiting!

BillyAndTheSillies · 16/12/2018 11:36

Had been really crampy this week, and on Friday had a pulling sensation deep down on my left hand side.
Took off my bra last night and my boobs felt like rocks. I honestly don't remember feeling like this since being pregnant with my DS but know this is cycle 1 and it's unlikely to be this lucky!

03cclarke · 16/12/2018 10:21

I woke up today still with cramping in my lower left stomach!

Pastaallday · 16/12/2018 09:42

Well I dont appear to have any symptoms at all! Plus I'm trying not to symptom stop. Most things seem to be the same for pregnancy or AF! @Soexciting I read the highest chance of getting pregnant is dtd 1/2 days before ovulation anyway so I wouldn't worry too much about not doing it after.

Soexciting · 16/12/2018 08:46

I had cramps yesterday too and went to bed with an earache. Convinced myself that it was implantation cramps and lowered immune system due to implantation that made my ear hurt. I am addicted to symptom spotting and obsessed with TTC.
I am even stressed because we didn't DTD the day after ovulation. I get so confused about sperm viability and peaks etc I feel like we didn't give it the very best chance and we wasted chances pre ovulation...Sad
Really hoping that the fact that I haven't bought ant presents distracts me from obsessing next week.

03cclarke · 16/12/2018 05:56

Me too! Been so restless all night so been up laying on the sofa since 4!!! Period cramps- only mild though, hunger pains but don't want to eat, napping a lot And gurgling belly! I'm 5/6dpo so I'm probably attaching symptoms to things which I shouldn't!

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Bethany0903 · 16/12/2018 05:24

Omg lady's I've woke in with some bad period pains I never get them this bad and I've still got over a week to go until my period is due 😬 x

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Pastaallday · 15/12/2018 22:56

Luckily I'll be about 12dpo on 23rd so if I'm still negative then I wont retest over Christmas. At least ill get to enjoy a glass of bubbly I suppose. I'm also trying to convince myself that it'll be negative anyway 1st month of trying so that I wont be tpo dissppointed.

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Bethany0903 · 15/12/2018 21:27

Just ordered a box of FRERs just hoping this next week goes fast! We DTD so many times this cycle too! Hoping we have done it! My husband said to wait until boxing day because I'll be moody Christmas day if it's a BFN

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stroan · 15/12/2018 20:32

I ovulated today but I don’t think I’ll be able
To stop myself getting the FRERs out on Christmas Day!

BillyAndTheSillies · 15/12/2018 20:17

Another Christmas Day tester here!! Although I've decided that if AF doesn't show on Christmas Day or before, I won't test until after Christmas because if it's a BFN I'll be in a crappy mood.

03cclarke · 15/12/2018 19:47

@Soexciting I know I'm scared I'm going to be miserable as anything in Xmas!! Has anyone thought about who they would tell if the got a bfp on Christmas morning? Spending the whole day with family after getting such exciting news would be hard to keep under wraps! Especially when the 'why aren't you drinking are you pregnant' family member pipe up!!!

Pastaallday · 15/12/2018 17:36

@Soexciting I'm also hoping for a September baby for same reasons. I'm trying not to get my hopes up but its hard to not get excited. Also is it me or is everyone announcing pregnancies or are pregnant with you start TTC!

Kins00 · 15/12/2018 16:55

Count me in!! This will be our 5th month trying and I am really hoping for a BFP on Christmas morning, but if not bring on the prosecco! I am trying not to symptom spot as I have been let down each month before but it is so hard not to think every twinge is a sign! Wishing everyone luck and hoping to see some BFPs this Christmas!

Soexciting · 15/12/2018 16:49

@03cclarke welcome to the thread. This 25th December period due date is so confusing. Christmas could be the best ever or the worst.
I have to admit to stocking up on pregnancy unfriendly food incase I need to see a bright side. Have a lovely pate, salamis, cheese and prawns. I am also making sweetie vodka to drown my sorrows with!

Soexciting · 15/12/2018 16:46

@pastaallday it's our first cycle really trying too. I know it's unlike but there is still a chance. I am hoping for a thread full of BFPs that would be amazing!

Pastaallday · 15/12/2018 16:14

@Soexciting I'm trying not to symptom spot. Tbh I haven't noticed anything really anyway but it's still early days. My cycles are still getting back to normal so I could have symptoms for anything really! Just poured some wine...I'm assuming my first cycle trying won't be successful that way I will be very pleasantly surprised if it is!

03cclarke · 15/12/2018 16:14

Yes! My AF is due Christmas Day!!!!

Soexciting · 15/12/2018 15:29

How are you all today? I have been weepy and having very mild period pains all day. I have read so much about how it's impossible to have symptoms pre implantation and that 5dpo is too early for implantation but can't help symptom spotting!

ggabriela83 · 15/12/2018 14:03

Pastaallday thank you!
Yes its dragging. Just went to few shops like a crazy person and bought all the cheepies i could find! I got a stash now and just used same wee on 3 diferent brands and all are BFN !
I usualy spot for 1-2 days before AF hits me hard for another 3 days but today when i wipe, its nothing or just a big of brown discharge... very little (tmi sorry! )

I never had this before! So on to testing tomorrow morning again