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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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AllHopeAndNoResults · 08/07/2019 16:32

Hi guys,

I’ve done a few threads on here for ttc but this month I am in a new positive state of mind and I am determined to get that BFP!!

I’ve been to the GP today who said my bloods have come back fine for hormones etc and just that I am very low on vit d (which I knew from last check up and have been taking vitamin tabs twice a day) anyway....

She has said there is nothing to suggest any infertility or that I’m not ovulating and that perhaps I am ovulating and not timing it. I was convinced at this appointment I would be prescribed chlomid, but no she said that I just need to come back in 2 months with a new blood test and see from there...

I came away disheartened and a little bit like I’d given up until I thought hold on she said there was no reason to suggest in infertile or have a problem therefore I am fertile and need to work harder! So I got online ordered loads of OPKs, preseed and a basal thermometer.

I also downloaded Sperm Meets Egg and I am determined this month to follow rule by rule. Sorry that was very long! But I am due AF any minute so will be tracking from about day 8 anybody want to do the journey with me??

Again sorry for how long that was!!

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 19:33

@Makingawish so that’s a good sign because you defo are not due on tomorrow. Omg I have such positive vibes for you right now!

I didn’t get to dtd last night. He was too tired 🙄 weak! 😂😂

Right so my 3 days start today! I’m finally there 😂 I still remember your AF is due on my birthday 😏 so I’m tracking right along with you girl

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 19:29

@AllHopeAndNoResults I don't think the extra day for luck means you only start your TWW any later, it's more on the off chance that you could have ovulated a tiny bit later but don't count on it. That's my understanding anyway. Your TWW should be as usual, the day after you've ovulated.

Mammajay · 04/08/2019 19:28

I am not trying to conceive!! But in case you didn't hear the radio prog the other day, they mentioned two things. One, to have sex whenever, not just linked to ovulation as this keeps the sperm active and two, a fertilty doctor used to tell patients they had no chance of conceiving so that they would relax and most then got pregnant ( the second surprised me as it seems unethical). Good luck to you all.

Makingawish · 04/08/2019 19:27

@AllHopeAndNoResults no, if I ever get AF cramping it's on the first day of my actual period. I'd say today is the day you take as your positive test so today would be day 1 but you've already DTD the last 2 nights haven't you so maybe miss tonight and just do tomorrow and Tuesday? Give them swimmers time to replenish!

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 19:26

@Makingawish I thought Friday because of the extra day for luck?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 19:22

Do you usually get cramping around this time for AF?

So when shall I do the 3 nights in a row? I’m confused 😂

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 19:18

@AllHopeAndNoResults I've honestly not really had any other symptoms apart from maybe being a bit crampy earlier on in the week for a couple of days.

I'd say you'll probably ovulate today/tomorrow so your TWW will start Tuesday will it not?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 19:15

@Makingawish I had that last month don’t trick yourself until you can test 😂

I did tell him he just laughed 😂
But on a serious note a lot of women got that ‘feeling’ so it could be a good sign have you been tracking anything else?

So would you say this is my time?? If so then Friday I’ll offically been in the TWW eeek!

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 19:10

@AllHopeAndNoResults I had this really weird feeling before when I was out where I just 'felt' pregnant. Not through any symptoms, just a weird feeling 🙈 I'm going mad.

That's such a strong OPK but take it again more focused and I bet you'll get a higher result! That looks similar to my one which gave me a result over 1. You were right about your CM yesterday. Tell your DP you have to do the 3 consecutive nights from tonight. I dare you 😂

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 18:52

@Makingawish @Skyla01 I’ve always been told when you are actually pregnant you will know and you won’t have to squint for a positive line on a test.

I obviously know this 😂 but that time comes and you throw all logic out the window. I must say when I peed on a stick with ds it was a definite positive after the day before was a negative. So I think you are all right and I admire your will power and strength. 🤞 for us all!!

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 18:46

Omg ladies look!! The darkest I’ve had so far!! So the app says low score would you say I’m ovulating though???

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 15:51

@Skyla01 I feel like I'd be more upset just seeing AF without already having had a BFN but each to their own of course. I'm going to test on Friday/Saturday which will be 12/13dpo I think 🤞

Skyla01 · 04/08/2019 15:44

@Makingawish I've never used a frer. I have onestep tests that are fairly sensitive but not that good. I'd rather just wait for AF than have the double whammy of BFN and AF. Are you going to be testing soon?

VenusStarr · 04/08/2019 15:06

Hopefully all of you @Skyla01 💜

Makingawish · 04/08/2019 14:45

@Skyla01 you make a good point actually! Being symptomless is probably a good thing though I wouldn't be getting AF symptoms yet either but maybe I would next week. Are you not tempted to test now with a FRER?!

Skyla01 · 04/08/2019 14:20

@Makingawish ditto with the lack of symptoms and just feeling like it won't happen! I'm actually willing all symptoms to stay away because if I get any early next week it will probably mean AF on the way (I'm due Thursday). But keeping positive so even if she does arrive we'll start gearing up for smep cycle 2, and I'll enjoy a few beverages over the weekend!

@AllHopeAndNoResults I can understand your frustrations with opk. I was getting pretty fed up / down after 9 days of flashing smiley then bam static and I'm all happy again! This process can be a bit of a rollercoaster. If you decide to use opk again I would still suggest you try cb, results are, well, clearer! I think ovusense might be good too, I've heard good reviews from other ppl with irregular cycles. I'm also eager to hear from tinyole & Paris!

@VenusStarr that's a lovely strong line you have there! Chuffed for you. Hope another one of us can join you with a bfp!

Makingawish · 04/08/2019 13:29

@AllHopeAndNoResults I agree! I wonder how we'll feel if we get really poorly when we finally get our BFP's. We'll be cursing our current selves 😂 anyway I've just been for lunch so even if I'm not pregnant I sure as hell look it right now 🐷

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 12:05

@Makingawish yeah I know what you mean. I think either way we are going to obsess about something whether it’s symptoms or poas and we have to choose our battles 😂😂

Ahhh this baby making thing is so stressful!!!

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 11:59

@VenusStarr that's such a lovely BFP 💜 you are our lucky charm!

@AllHopeAndNoResults I haven't started a symptom diary because I think that'll make me obsess over it even more and ultimately the only thing which will confirm anything would be a BFP/AF if you see what I mean?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 11:40

@VenusStarr that looks like a fabulous BFP!

You are in the exciting stage now 🤗 fingers crossed for you that it all goes well 🤞

I think you done really well to follow the plan to the letter. Do you have regular cycles?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 11:35

@Makingawish are you keeping a symptoms diary? It might be worth just dotting down so you can compare.
It’s diffi isn’t it? Because you have what you think maybe a symptom but then you rationalise and there’s always a reason why you could be feeling that way 😂
Try not to over think it too much I know it’s easier said then done.
Last night I had a really bad belly ache and I thought this is odd (even though I’m convinced it was the sausages I ate earlier) went to write in in my symptoms diary and see that I’d had the same last month but because my mind was so focused on the new plan I’d totally forgot I’d had it last month. So maybe give that a try?

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VenusStarr · 04/08/2019 11:33

Hi everyone 👋 @AllHopeAndNoResults I'm good, got a stronger bfp this morning on weak fmu (been up in the night for a wee!) feeling a bit nauseous and really thirsty.

We did do smep to the letter, apart from the one for luck, because I'd already ovulated (was temping and had it confirmed) plus it was the heatwave.

By lmp I'm only 3+2 but as I ovulated on cd10, I think I'm 4 weeks tomorrow. Really hoping this is our 🌈

How's everyone else getting on? X

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 11:27

@AllHopeAndNoResults yeah that's understandable with the OPK's especially when I've heard of people never getting a positive on them and still falling pregnant. You've done it once so you know you can do it again! I feel almost hungover again today but I did drive home for 4 hours at 8pm so that's possibly why 😴

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 04/08/2019 11:23

@Makingawish you’re only feeling like everyone else in the TWW so don’t put yourself down, it’s the one thing you’ve thought about all month and had a plan for so you’re bound to feel like this and it’s horrible waiting but you only have a few days to go 🤞
I’ve decided I’m going to take a bit of a different approach, doing OPKs are driving me mad and because of my cycles I’m feeling a little bit deflated with it all so I’m going to ditch them in future and just dtd every other day. I’m hoping it will be enough.
I never really thought about it before but seeing a negative on the opk can be just as disappointing as seeing a bfn on a pregnancy test. I also decided I’m not going to take a pregnancy test at all this month and see how I get through.

I am feeling a little crampy and cranky 😂 today so I have sort of clocked my cycle if you know what I mean?

Let’s keep all the positive energy up! We are all new to the plan and we are all doing the right things and it WILL happen for us, maybe at different times, some before others BUT we all have that chance.

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Makingawish · 04/08/2019 11:13

@AllHopeAndNoResults you're completely right and I'm being so irrational but it's Nancy trying to get out of her box again! 😖 I'm testing in less than a week now anyway so I'll 'look forward' to that 😄

You're doing good still dtd though! Any progress on them damned OPK's or have you given up on them?

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