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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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tinyole · 31/07/2019 18:21

@Makingawish I think implantation spotting is meant to be pink or brown and mine definitely looks red 😭
Yours sounds really promising though!! Implantation is usually around that time so got fingers crossed for you and sending lots of baby dust in your directions. As @AllHopeAndNoResults suggested to me it might be worth writing down what you experience so you know if it's normal for you. I started doing that and found this been useful in eliminating what I might have thought were symptoms.

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 18:16

@VenusStarr I’m sorry to hear that and as everyone else has said time away might be a good thing but the positive side is she’s happy with your charts so just keep doing as you are. Also sending lots of baby dust your way x

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tinyole · 31/07/2019 18:16

@AllHopeAndNoResults good on you that you and DP have managed to keep DTD. It shows that even when not on best terms you're still united in your goals. If you still have egcm then you're still in there! Mine totally dries up after I've ovulated. Try and stay as relaxed as possible. How long is he expected to keep working late?

I'm off to Paris on Friday until Sunday. I will let you know if AF shows up. I'll just post a picture of the gin and tonic I'll be drinking 😂
But thanks you're right, I'll hang in there until she's offficially here. I have to admit I do feel different this time. More bloating, sore boobs which are normal for me and endless stomach ache. But last month I had a bunch of new symptoms too so 🤷🏾‍♀️

Either way, my new moto until I get a BFP is Spirit up, Legs up 😂😂

Makingawish · 31/07/2019 18:12

@AllHopeAndNoResults I bet all our DP and DH think their luck has been in this month 🤣

@tinyole Is there any chance your spotting was implantation? I'm 3DPO today and I'm trying not to symptom spot but I've had niggly cramps all day as if AF was on her way. Probably insignificant though.

@VenusStarr sorry to hear that. Look after yourself 💜

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 18:10

@tinyole you’re not out until she arrives. Spotting can be a good sign of pregnancy though and some people don’t get a positive until a week after their af is due even on the frer so don’t give up yet, but I love how you’re thinking plus I guess if she does arrive then you can really enjoy Paris without you constantly thinking about it but fingers crossed af doesn’t come tomorrow.
No idea how long my phase is and I think I took the pic a lot longer after the required window and the fact I’m have Cm I’m hoping I haven’t missed ovulation.

It’s been a bit difficult this month because me and DP haven’t been on really good terms, he has been working late, I’ve been getting stressed about it and neither of us are really up for dtd 😂😂 but we’ve managed quite a bit I just think it’s been at the wrong time 🤦🏻‍♀️

It’s tomorrow you’re going away isn’t it? Obviously we would love to know if AF doesn’t arrive but don’t feel obliged to post just make sure you relax and enjoy the city of love!

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tinyole · 31/07/2019 18:10

Hey @VenusStarr sorry to hear that. Time away may just be what you need to get your spirit back. Sending hugs and baby dust to you. Don't give up hope ❣️

VenusStarr · 31/07/2019 18:07

Hi everyone. I'm pretty sure I'm out. The reflexologist was pretty certain that I'm not pregnant. The rest of the consultation was ok but I'm struggling a lot. Think it's just hit me that we are going to need help to conceive 😢 We can't try next month as I've got a hysteroscopy.

Least I haven't wasted any money in tests. She did say she was very happy with my chart, but safe to say good temperatures don't mean anything when your uterus is cold and empty (she said cold, I added the empty).

Sorry to be on such a downer. I'm cheering you guys on from the sidelines but I am going to step away from mumsnet for a bit. Really hoping you all get your bfps ❤️

tinyole · 31/07/2019 18:03

*spotting not sporting

tinyole · 31/07/2019 18:02

Also in my symptom spotting travels I came across this

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tinyole · 31/07/2019 18:00

Hello ladies! I think I may be out for this cycle. I had a very negative frer this morning and I started getting some sporting. I think AF will show her face right in time tomorrow. I'm not even upset weirdly. I feel completely hopeful that it's going to work out for us so I'll be sipping cocktails in Paris from Friday celebrating the start of a new cycle.

Welcome @Carley321! You're in great company. How did you hear SMEP?

@AllHopeAndNoResults your opk tests look good, yes it looks like CD11 had potential. Keeping going as you are though. Do you have any idea how long your luteal phase is? Anyways looks like you've really got the hang of them now! As @Skyla01 egg white cervical mucous is a great indicator that ovulation.

@VenusStarr @Skyla01 @Makingawish hoes everyone's spirits doing today? What cycle days are you guys on?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 17:53

@Makingawish yeah you’re right. I’m sure you’ve done enough, we probably have all dtd more this month than usual months 😂 so we increased the chances anyway 😉

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Makingawish · 31/07/2019 17:49

@AllHopeAndNoResults try not to panic! If this is your first month really pinpointing things then it's bound to take you a bit to get your head round it all. None of us will have completely identical cycles so you just have to figure out your 'normal'. We only DTD twice this cycle before my static smiley because I didn't expect it so early so I'm hoping we've done enough too.

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 17:45

@Makingawish yeah same as me! Hopefully I will I was panicked there for a bit lol

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Makingawish · 31/07/2019 17:40

@AllHopeAndNoResults Ahhh ok well maybe you'll get another peak which is even higher then 🤞 I usually get EWCM about a day or 2 before my ovulation but I only see it when it shows as discharge (sorry, TMI!) so has to be pretty excessive!

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 17:29

@Makingawish I have long cycles last one was 41 days!

@Skyla01 yes it’s like that, so you think I’m just gearing up for ovulation? So you indicated yours that way?

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Skyla01 · 31/07/2019 17:11

@AllHopeAndNoResults ewcm is meant to be the really fertile stuff. Looks all gloopy, just like egg whites. And it's very stretchy! Do you think that's what you have? This cycle I got most ewcm a week before ovulation, then a little bit more on day before ov. Almost like I have two peaks of it. Same last cycle too.

Makingawish · 31/07/2019 17:07

@AllHopeAndNoResults Not necessarily! How long is your cycle usually?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 16:46

@Makingawish I dtd on cd11 yes but not since really! Tbh though I do think that I took a pic of that test a lot longer then the 10minute window. I really can’t remember. I don’t think I’m due ovulation for another few days. I’m panicking now! Surely I’m too early in my cycle for my peak?

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Makingawish · 31/07/2019 16:41

@AllHopeAndNoResults if you go into the Q&A section of the menu and read the first bit under "LH Q&A", I think you'll find it very useful. If I was you, I would take CD11 as my peak. Were you DTD around this time anyway in line with SMEP? X

Carley321 · 31/07/2019 16:29

Yea maybe @AllHopeAndNoResults mine has done it to me a few months. I’ll see if I can dig them out to share.

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 16:16

@Carley321 I think mine would be like yours I’ll get a really good positive soon hopefully

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 16:14

@Carley321 I hope I didn’t because I took it as negative because it said low!! If that’s the case I defo missed my chance this month 😞

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Carley321 · 31/07/2019 16:10

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Carley321 · 31/07/2019 16:10

I’d say CM is a really good way of telling when your in your fertile window. And the tests looks like you may have had a positive on CD11 but my Ov tests used to do this... I’d have a just about positive high each month a few days to a week before the blazing positive.

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 31/07/2019 15:51

My ovulation tests seem to be all weird aswell. All done in the same light but they progressed but now seem to be going down in numbers. Any insight?

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