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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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Sperm Meets Egg (hopefully)

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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 · 12/07/2019 17:05

@tinyole sounds like a plan and we will no doubt go through it all again this time next month 😂 hopefully with a BFP!

I’ve had really sore boobs today, cramping and back ache but most likely is AF 🤷🏻‍♀️

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tinyole · 12/07/2019 16:51

@AllHopeAndNoResults nope. Definitely AF. Going to have a drink tonight and start the party for the next cycle lol. How about you? Any updates?

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 12/07/2019 16:18

@tinyole how are you feeling? Any changes?

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tinyole · 12/07/2019 15:10

@AllHopeAndNoResults yeah I understand it is really disheartening so do what you know is best for you.

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 12/07/2019 14:24

@tinyole no hun I probably won’t. I didn’t realise how upset I’d be seeing the negative knowing i wasn’t pregnant and AF coming.

It was odd though there was the very slightest faintest line for all of 2 seconds last night and this morning.

I’m due tomorrow so yes if I don’t come on (I will) let’s test again together xx

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tinyole · 12/07/2019 13:52

@Constance1234 why did you start taking the manukau honey? I heard it's got good general properties but does it help in fertility too?

tinyole · 12/07/2019 13:50

@AllHopeAndNoResults oh my gosh you did a test!! Are you going to test again? We can both do one tomorrow before moving on next week

I have some manuca honey at home so will
Give that a try!

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 12/07/2019 09:01

@tinyole sorry to hear that but I echo what @constance1234 says DH is right and I’m glad to hear that you feel positive for the next cycle.

I had a weird thing, I tested (I don’t know why as I can feel AF arriving) and the faintest line appeared and then disappeared within seconds. I’m not sure if I just wanted to see it or not. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Anyway here’s to next month! Anyone else got anything to report?

@constance I’m going to buy some of the honey and give that a go x

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Constance1234 · 12/07/2019 08:55

@tinyole ahh sorry to hear that. Your DH is right, you’ve got off to a good start :) x

@Skyla01 The lady I see for reflexology specialises in pregnancy and fertility reflexology. If you are any where near SW London I can give you her details x

@AllHopeAndNoResults yep I take a teaspoon of the honey a day either straight or mixed in with Greek yoghurt. It’s pretty sweet but not sickly sweet :) x

Hope everyone has a good day, nearly the weekend!

tinyole · 12/07/2019 08:37

Morning ladies. Back in fighting form but sadly admitting to myself that I'm out and AF has arrived. Flow increased slightly this morning and I've taken 3 further tests all of which have been negative. I will do a test tomorrow and Sunday and get ready to get back on the horse metaphorically and literally from next week 😂😂😂

Either way I'm in a better mood today. As my DH said, we've just gotten started regardless and I've got great feelings about SMEP

How is everyone else today?

Skyla01 · 11/07/2019 21:59

@Constance1234 good to hear about your experiences with reflexology. Did you enquire specifically about fertility stuff or can you go and see any practitioner?

@tinyole fingers crossed for you xx

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 11/07/2019 21:30

@tinyole night hun and don’t worry too much there isn’t anything you can do until you know. Sorry that isn’t much help, wish I could do more.
Please come back and update I have everything crossed for you. Sleep well xx

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tinyole · 11/07/2019 20:55

Thanks for encouragement ladies. i'm going to sign out for tonight as my emotions are all over the place. it really is such a rollercoaster of a journey!! will update you all tomorrow maybe. goodnight xx

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 11/07/2019 20:03

@Constance1234 interesting. You seem to be really on the ball with all this, do you take a spoonful of honey a day?

I’ve learnt some new things for my next cycle from you all. Thank you xx

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 11/07/2019 20:01

@tinyole as you said it could be implantation bleed. Perhaps test again in the morning and if you still are in the same position call the GP.

I just worry because faint lines have always equalled chemical on here and I really really hope that’s not it xx

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Constance1234 · 11/07/2019 19:59

@tinyole I'm keeping everything crossed for you! Exciting, first potential bfp for this thread :) x

@AllHopeAndNoResults I don't go to the gym, but do a lot of walking. Apparently it is the change in your weight that matters rather than what you actually weigh. I get most supplements from Amazon, so it's not too expensive, and the manuka honey I get from Aldi where it is £5 a jar rather than the £30 I've seen elsewhere! In terms of the vitamin D, my consultant told me that pretty much everyone in this country is vitamin D deficient! x

@Skyla01 I've been doing reflexology twice a month since Feb and it really helped to sort out my cycles, in particular I had a very short luteal phase before I started the reflexology x

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 11/07/2019 19:57

@skyla01 I’ve heard a lot of good things about reflexology and acupuncture actually.

Perhaps we should try one each lol x

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tinyole · 11/07/2019 19:56

@Skyla01 reflexology sounds wonderful! I don't know much about it so will have to do some research.

tinyole · 11/07/2019 19:55

@AllHopeAndNoResults yes only wear Ava at night and it's super comfortable i forget it's even there. For me it's been worth the investment because doing my bbt wasn't working for me as it changed my predicted ovulation date after the fact and that really frustrated. Ava is meant to tell you your most fertile days before they happen

tinyole · 11/07/2019 19:54

Well ladies that may have been short lived. Just went to the toilet and had some blood when I wiped. I'm still hopeful it's an implantation bleed. It's not over yet!!

Skyla01 · 11/07/2019 19:45

@tinyole I see a faint line! Really hope this is your BFP. You'll need to retest in a day or too! It'll be interesting to here if your ava can work out if your pregnant.

Vitamin wise I'm only taking folic acid and a cheap multivitamin. My diet is fairly healthy already. I'm actually trying to eat a bit more as my bmi is only around 20 so don't want it to fall any lower in case that could interfere with fertility.

I'd quite like to try reflexology. I've been vaguely interested for a while and I know you can ask them to work on your fertility, so might look in to that if I'm still trying in while.

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 11/07/2019 19:32

@tinyole if I was you I’d follow AVA too, seems as though it’s reliable. Do you think if you aren’t pregnant this time then AVA will definitely give you a step up for next month? Do you just wear it when you sleep? I’m really considering getting one, what else can you tell me 😂😂

I’m not on any specific pregnancy supplements as I just don’t think they worked for me. I made more lifestyle changes for eg stopped smoking, no alcohol, drink more water and try to eat more healthy.

I don’t think you’re going overboard at all, I watched a video on YouTube today that even drinking water out of a plastic bottle can affect fertility. The thing is how far are we willing to go? It’s a lot of hard work for us when for some people you only have to look at them and they are pregnant!
We have to change our entire lives it seems.

Well hopefully for you this month is yours! Do you think you will try for another one straight after? I think I’ll keep going in those crucial 6 weeks just incase I’m not taking any chances 😂😂 xx

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tinyole · 11/07/2019 19:22

@AllHopeAndNoResults thanks hun and likewise 🤗

My chart with natural cycles says AF due tomorrow but Ava says Monday so the big test will be Monday even if AF doesn't arrive tomorrow. I'm definitely loving Ava so far. Loving the stats but to be honest it's why I'm still not convinced I'm pregnant. Your temp is meant to stay high if you're pregnant and mine has definitely dropped a bit since yesterday but admittedly not as low as it usually goes when AF shows up. Will just keep checking and keep everything crossed.

Have you tried any pregnancy specific vitamins? If this isn't my month then I'm also open to trying complimentary medicines too. I was listening today about detoxing your surroundings to reduce the influence of artificial chemicals on your fertility hormones so avoiding strong deodorants/cleaning products etc. I know I going overboard but when I do something I go 100% in 😂😂

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AllHopeAndNoResults · 11/07/2019 19:14

@tinyole it’s the hardest part isn’t it? But at least you only have one day until AF.

I am feeling fine just the usual periody stuff and my moods are up and down 😂 poor dp. I’m actually more excited to see your result! I told you I was invested 😉

I only take folic acid and vit d was thinking of doing iron. Yeah that’s what I heard on Mumsnet actually about the pee 😂😂

What’s AVA saying? Has it given any info to suggest pregnancy?
Please keep me updated and I have everything crossed for you xx

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tinyole · 11/07/2019 19:09

@AllHopeAndNoResults I know right. I don't want to get any hopes up until I get a solid line that hangs around. I've seen faint lines come and go. Even if this baby doesn't stick it's encouraging to know I can do it. So exciting. Just putting on my shoes to go stock up 😂🙈

How are you feeling? You're so right there's loads going for you and I feel like SMEP is going to do it for you. I'll have another drowse through my book tonight to see if I can see more about low progesterone that might help. Are you taking vitamins? I haven't noticed anything about my wee 🧐