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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, need some support who’s with me?

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Claire78564 · 09/04/2019 13:38

So I’m trying to conceive and have been since November. I sadly miscarried in Feb and had my first cycle last month. I’ve just ovulated or so I think...got a positive result on saturday and have been busy dtd quite a bit. I guess I’m 1dpo maybe 2. Fingers crossed this is our month. How is everyone else getting on?

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RudyRoo · 10/06/2019 14:29

@Claire78564 hello! How are things with you? x

RudyRoo · 13/05/2019 12:00

Ah that's rubbish. I hope it's the start of something better and you manage to get another job okay! Ah okay I see, back in the 2ww for you then, the waiting around is the worst. Your cycles are really regular so this can only be a good thing!
I'm good thanks, on holiday just now so it's a really nice distraction. Missing the wine but can't complain. All good, boobs and nipples are killing me and still getting dull cramps sometimes, but I'm glad I have these as it makes it seem more real. It's a bit of a strange time in limbo when you can believe it's actually happening. Can't wait for 8 week scan so I can relax a teeny bit. I'm 6 weeks tomorrow xx

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Claire78564 · 13/05/2019 10:42

I’m okay, got some stuff going on at work. Had to hand my notice in so hoping the stress of that doesn’t cause my any rubbish. How are you? Apparently the bbt thing tells me I’m 5 days past ovulation however I forgot to take my temp at the weekend so I think I ovulated on Thursday or Friday rather than Wednesday...just a waiting game now. I have painful boobs but that’s standard. How are the pregnancy symptoms?.

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RudyRoo · 13/05/2019 08:13

@Claire78564 how are you doing? x

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Claire78564 · 09/05/2019 13:43

Yeah think I might give the bbt thing a miss, we have tried to do it as much as we can but my lady parts are beginning to feel like they have had enough! Exciting about the scan. I would also book a private one 😊 xx

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RudyRoo · 09/05/2019 13:09

@Claire78564 god it is confusing. That why I stopped mine tbh. I know people say bbt is most accurate but if I was you I'd be lore inclined to see your positive OPK's as proper ovulation. There are so many other factors that can change the BBT. I think the good thing is you've had lots of sex so you're still covered 👍🏼

I'm good thanks, just trying to put things to the back of my mind for now, I feel a bit in limbo as I don't want to get over excited but at the same time I just want to look at baby clothes and start thinking about baby room 🙈 I have booked a private scan in for 8 weeks and also have nhs 12 week scan booked for 28th June...sooo long away!! x

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Claire78564 · 09/05/2019 10:50

Ah interesting! Well I’m thoroughly confused. I didn’t use clear blue this mo th for the OPKs I had the cheapies. I’ve had faint lines since about Monday and then Wednesday and today they have both been positive OPKs as the lines are the same colour as the control line. I’ve had a dip in temp on Monday and now it has risen. Does this mean I’ve ovulated? If so why am I only now just getting positive OPKs...maybe I need to see if I have another dip in temp tomorrow. Still got More EWCM although this could be due to drinking a ton of grapefruit juice! Eee I don’t know what to think. I’ve attached my temps so far. How are you doing?

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RudyRoo · 09/05/2019 08:55

So I ovulated on the 18th according to OPKs

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RudyRoo · 09/05/2019 08:52

@Claire78564 that's one of the first things I noticed, more cm than usual. I marked it down as a 'symptom' but then told myself to stop being ridiculous as I was probs my just over analysing. So this is definitely a good sign for you! I think once a day for the BD is good, worked for us anyway 😁
Can't help too much with the BBT as I have up just after I ovulated as it was stressing me out. I'll send you a pic of what I did though but probably won't be very helpful! I think you normally do get a did before you ovulate though so your sounds about right? How many DPO are you now? xx

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Claire78564 · 09/05/2019 08:29

Morning, so I’ve had positive OPKs now for the last few days...but more EWCM than usual and been BDing everyday for the last 6 days...hope it’s not too much! Started temping and had s dip on the 17th but no positive OPK until the 19th...its all very confusing @rudyroo how did you find the BBt? Doesn’t it indicate implantation and what not for you? Hope you good xxx

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Claire78564 · 07/05/2019 10:49

Aw lovely it is a relief to catch and I’m sure all will be good for you. I was 6 week, enjoy your holiday and try not to worry too much it will prob do you some good to get away. Xxx

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RudyRoo · 07/05/2019 08:56

@Claire78564 yeah exactly ☺️ feeling quite anxious incase anything bad happens but I think it's just in my nature to be a worrier unfortunately. How many weeks were you when you had your mc?
I'm not sure how much stress affects things to be honest. I've been generally feeling quite stressed the last couple of months and it still happened. I probably need to try and chill out now but easier said than done! Keep DTD and I so have everything crossed for you this month xx

RudyRoo · 07/05/2019 08:53

@Beddie11 yeah definitely. In a way these things are quite nice as it's a reminder that it's actually real! I think I am about 5 weeks, going to make an appt with GP today so hopefully I can get an appointment this week before we go away on holiday at the weekend! I'm actually this same, no idea what happens next and it's all so new to me!
Well that's a good healthy approach for you and you are probably right just to take it easy in the beginning. Peeing on sticks does become a little bit obsessive. Confused xx

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Claire78564 · 06/05/2019 23:03

Ah enjoy the symptoms as much as you can all a good sign for a good pregnancy :)

I’m coming up to ovulation. No positive opk yet but doing it every day to increase chances. Just worried I’m gonna stress too much and it will affect it...we shall see

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Beddie11 · 06/05/2019 22:57

@claire78564 thanks! Ive never been so thrilled to see AF lol! How r u getting on?x

@rudyroo, sorry to hear your suffering alittle, its all for a good cause though, do u know roughly how many weeks you are? When do u see a midwife for the first time, or have u already? I dont know how these things work lol. I dont think im gonna do opks, i think for this first cycle im just gonna be quite chill about it and see if i can be one of the lucky ones and get caught first cycle 😁 i may try bbt though next month xx

RudyRoo · 06/05/2019 22:49

@Beddie11 yaaas! That so good, I'm really pleased for you. Hopefully you'll be able to keep a track of things from now on. Are you going to try OPK's this month?
Yeah boobs are bigger and seem firmer! Very sleepy, keep falling asleep when watching tv (annoying!) Some dull cramps every now and again but nothing major. And keep needing to pee but then do pee a lot anyway so this may not be one 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

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Claire78564 · 06/05/2019 22:47

Congrats on the period 😊 now you can really start trying XX

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Beddie11 · 06/05/2019 22:42

@rubyroo yeah i can imagine the first few weeks are filled with anxiety, but try and relax! Have u had any symptoms?
Yessss,i got my period! Finally after nearly 5months off the pill, so im very happy xx

RudyRoo · 06/05/2019 22:39

But yeah super happy xx

RudyRoo · 06/05/2019 22:39

Thank you @Beddie11 still in shock I think! Just want to get passed these initial few weeks so I can get properly excited. How are you getting on? Has anything changed for you?

Beddie11 · 06/05/2019 21:16

@rudyroo!! Just checked on the boards after a little break and saw this! Congratulations you must be thrilled xx

RudyRoo · 03/05/2019 09:47

We actually went a bit overboard and did it everyday (7days in a row) on week leading up to ovulation. Don't know if that has contributed to BFP this month but I know some say every other day is better for sperm.
It will happen. Don't lost faith. It's just taking much longer than you want it to. x

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Claire78564 · 03/05/2019 09:40

Thanks :) just out of curiosity how often did you bd? I’m alright not feeling optimistic about this cycle just feel like it’s never gonna happen. OPKs are starting to get darker x

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RudyRoo · 03/05/2019 09:36

@Claire78564 thank you so much. Keep looking at the text stick to double check 😂
How are you getting on? I'm not going to disappear and still here for you if you want to chat x

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Claire78564 · 03/05/2019 09:20

Congratulations :) happy for you! Xxx

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