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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 buddy needed!

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AllTheGlitter · 18/06/2019 13:59

Hi guys I am 7DPO (I think) and don’t think I’ve done it this month but feeling rather alone and would like someone to talk to about it all!

Only symptoms I’ve had this month are IM BOILING HOT (but it is June), I’m really tired constantly and went to bed at 8.30 the last two nights (but my work is crap atm) and really heavy, sore boobs.

Think I ovulated last Monday/Tuesday and going to test Friday. My periods aren’t back to being regular as of yet after coming off the mini pill so it’s anyones guess.

Would love someone to symptom spot with!

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AllTheGlitter · 11/07/2019 23:40

@lonelyonee it’s just general work/home life stress getting in the way, it’s just irritating as when we are stressed DP and I never DTD as he says he’s too stressed Hmm typical! How’re you doing?

How’s everyone else??

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lonelyonee · 10/07/2019 21:17

@Skyla01 thanks, yeah it is. It's been quite bad for a while but just recently it's escalated and I've accidentally overheard people being very nasty about me, amongst other things that have been going on. I'm not really the type of person to make a big deal out of these things so I'm very nervous about taking it further.
I'm officially in my tww anyways so not much I can do now apart from wait!
@AllTheGlitter awww I'm sorry to hear that, anything you want to chat about?
Yes there's always next month I suppose! We shall see in 9 days allegedly lol.

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AllTheGlitter · 10/07/2019 20:37

@lonelyonee I think I’m out too as I reckon I’m ovulating and just having a shit time of it so we haven’t DTD in over a week :(

I really hope things get better for you and we can try next month! Xx

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Skyla01 · 10/07/2019 20:29

@lonelyonee so sorry you're having a hard time. Is it your current job that's really stressing you out? It's tough to think about future planning when you have consider maternity benefits and that kind of thing. Stress isn't good for ttc but doesn't mean you are out! Make sure you look after yourself though! Lots of stress isn't good for anyone.

lonelyonee · 10/07/2019 19:43

Hey guys how's everyone doing? I'm having a rough time at work at the moment so OPKs and everything else have gone right out of the window. It's been a miracle I've managed to even eat anything the way I've been feeling tbh!
I've now convinced myself I'm out this cycle due to the massive amount of stress and anxiety I am and have been under Sad
Have been looking into other job opportunities but I am concerned I wouldn't be eligible for maternity leave as if I do go that route hypothetically I'll only be in another job a short amount of time before disclosing the pregnancy. Which is stressing me out more as money is quite tight at the moment as it is.

(Sorry for the vent xx)

lonelyonee · 08/07/2019 17:03

@Abi58 I'm going to TRY to wait until 20th but that will be extremely difficult so may test with a FRER on the 18th maybe. We shall see how we go!
Also this is what ovia is telling me today.
Fingers crossed for a March baby!

TTC buddy needed!
Abi58 · 08/07/2019 16:42

@lonelyonee sounds like a good plan! Wow I use this but not seen the when you'd be due bit that's cute 🤞🏻 for you
Mines looking like a March baby (edd 7th) 😁

lonelyonee · 08/07/2019 16:38

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Abi58 · 08/07/2019 14:28

@lonelyonee 🤞🏻 for you! When are you going to test??

I'm ok thanks just absolutely shattered among a few other things 😂🙈😴

lonelyonee · 08/07/2019 14:06

@PeanutButter19 oh that's interesting so doing OPKs May not even be accurate. Hmmm.
@Skyla01 yeah maybe, I just have to face the facts that I haven't got a clue what's going on in there even if I'm tracking everything. Doing our best to dtd every other day but DP works funny hours so it's difficult sometimes.
@embaby aww good luck!!

@Jadey31 you and me are on the same days then! Although my app says AF due 20th. Same, knowing exactly when it was happening was handy now I'm extra cautious when AF is due in case it's a surprise one lol.

@Abi58 how're you? Smile

Update: getting a bit fed up of not knowing what's going on even though I've been like clockwork since coming off the pill I'm convinced I've ovulated early, just hoping I've caught it if I have!

PeanutButter19 · 07/07/2019 20:41

Thanks @AllTheGlitter it’s nice to get some reassurance I’m not the only one that’s experienced this!

Abi58 · 07/07/2019 20:34

@AllTheGlitter I'd count it from the heavy bleed (not spotting).
If you are unsure of when you do you could start them now and see what happens 🤞🏻☺️

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AllTheGlitter · 07/07/2019 20:27

@Abi58 apparently I’m on CD14 but I genuinely don’t know because I spot for 4 days before my period since coming off the pill so never know which to use as my CD1 - I’ve always just counted the day it becomes heavy and I get cramps but could be wrong! According to my app I ovulate around CD25 but that’s because I had an 80 day cycle then a 40 day cycle and then a 37 day cycle (this was the last one).

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Abi58 · 07/07/2019 20:07

@AllTheGlitter have you got the cheap one step ones? I usually ovulate between cd 12-15 and have a 28-29 day cycle so I start testing on the 10th to make sure I don't miss it and when it gets darker I rest twice a day as your surge might last a day or night last an hour (which could even be when you sleep) which is why I temp to confirm ovulation ☺️🤞🏻

Jadey31 · 07/07/2019 20:07

@lonelyonee hey! Currently at CD17. We've DTD CD6, CD9, CD12, CD14 and CD15 (fertility score on Ovia was a 10 that day!) I haven't done any ovulation tests yet as trying to see how things go this month however will be testing after AF which is due on the 19th! We're going away that weekend too with family so kinda hoping my AF holds off. I miss not being in control of my periods 😂 hope you're doing ok xx

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AllTheGlitter · 07/07/2019 20:05

I think I’m going to do OPKs this month as I have no idea when I actually ovulate. I do get EWCM so might just start doing OPKs when I see that?

I’m completely clueless about when to do them and I always forget Hmm

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AllTheGlitter · 07/07/2019 20:02

@PeanutButter19 try not to worry too much! I waited 80 days for a bleed after I came off the pill and I’m now regular(ish)

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embaby · 07/07/2019 19:37

I'm only on cd5. Ordered some ovulation sticks online so waiting for them to arrive. This month I'm just going to relax about it and if it happens it happens. I can't deal with the stress and all the fun being taken out of DTD! Deep down I really really hope this is the month xxx

Skyla01 · 07/07/2019 18:27

@lonelyonee perhaps this is a random shorter / longer cycle? Perhaps just try and DTD every other day anyway then you'll be covered either way.

PeanutButter19 · 07/07/2019 18:23

@lonelyonee hey :) I’m now 12 weeks today since my withdrawal bleed finished after the pill and nothing since, keep getting near positive opks but I was reading about it online and apparently coming off the pill your lh hormone is too high and can take time to come down, so yeah still waiting and hoping something happens soon 😊🤞

lonelyonee · 07/07/2019 18:16

@Keepingfaith100 I'm trying my best to stick to it too but yeah it's tough going especially when you really don't feel like it. Maybe we all need to spice things up a bit?
@AllTheGlitter how was your hol?

@Skyla01 I'm on cd 16 which is right in the middle of my predicted fertile window according to ovia. Although I'm getting bfns on my OPKs so I haven't got a clue when ovulation is actually happening!!!
Mine have been 27/28 days since coming off the pill which is nice and short. I'm on cycle 4 now so I don't really know what's going on tbh.

Skyla01 · 07/07/2019 17:15

@lonelyonee what cycle day are you?

Skyla01 · 07/07/2019 17:14

I'm currently cd9, with ovulation not predicted until cd30 so I'm trying to distract myself with other things! Hoping for a shorter cycle this time though so will start DTD fairly regular (aiming for every 3rd day), and going to start opk from next weekend. Just gotta wait for ovulation now. 3rd cycle for us so hoping it'll be third time lucky!

@Keepingfaith100 I know what you mean about DTD so much. Tbh I'm often focused on just getting the job done, might try and enjoy it a bit more this month. It hasn't been too bad for us so far as we haven't been trying for too long.

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AllTheGlitter · 07/07/2019 13:43

Hi guys! Hope you’re all okay!

Sorry was on holiday and now just waiting for ovulation I guess!

How’s everyone else getting on?

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Keepingfaith100 · 07/07/2019 12:25

@lonelyonee

I’m now just DTD (or trying to) every other day atm. I ordered some ovulation sticks last week which were due to come Friday but haven’t turned up yet which is frustrating as my app suggests ovulation day is today, but I’m not convinced as not much CF. I guess all I can do at the minute a make sure we are having regular sex. Does anybody else feel this is now a chore rather than an enjoyable experience? I feel like it’s so regulated and the spontaneous aspect has gone as we have been trying since October last year xx