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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 baby #1

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GaaaaarlicBread · 02/10/2019 22:23

Hi ladies . I’ve just finished my period today and my husband and I are now going to start ttc our first baby after having my Mirena removed last week.
Is anyone else TTC this month ? I’ve ordered some ovulation tests after I said I wouldn’t because I’ve read so many success stories on them so I thought I might as well just so I have some in case !

I’d love for people to share their journey with me ! I’m 24, 25 in two weeks . So excited for our journey . I’m trying to figure out this whole lingo on here and stuff sorry! X

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meggybug · 22/11/2019 11:58

Thanks guys! Excited I have a place to share my neurosis 😂😊😊

Jonesbabynumber1 · 22/11/2019 11:48

Thanks @notalwaysalondoner it’s only my first cycle temping is harder than I thought but I’m going to try and keep it going so I can see what’s happening with my ovulation

CurbsideProphet · 22/11/2019 11:44

Welcome @meggybug Smile
We're all friendly here Smile

notalwaysalondoner · 22/11/2019 11:19

Hi @meggybug and welcome! Most of us here are on our second cycle and also symptom spotting everywhere haha!

I didn’t pack any tests for my weekend away so it will have to be Monday, although I’ll probably try and wait until Wednesday so AF will actually be a day late and the result will be accurate. But now I’ve had this bleeding I’m way more confused than I was after the BFN so might cave in sooner!

My temps never seem to go down until after AF @Jonesbabynumber1 - I seem to remember that is normal. You can’t really use them to tell if you are pregnant or not until you’ve had a high temperature 16 days in a row I seem to recall from Taking Charge of your Fertility (but if you have long cycles that might happen anyway I guess?).

meggybug · 22/11/2019 11:06

Hi everyone! 😊 Just joined the forum and been reading your thread! I'm TTC for the first time, just started this month.
I'm 5dpo (it think, if I calculated right!) and biding time until I can take a test in a week or so. I keep on feeling like I have early pregnancy symptoms but it's way early and I'm guessing it's just normal hormone surges that I would have got every month and just not paid much attention to. Hard not to overthink it though!

Jonesbabynumber1 · 22/11/2019 10:12

@notalwaysalondoner sorry about BFN but your not out yet. I read 9dpo is when most implantation happens so that’s something to consider. When do you plan on testing again?

notalwaysalondoner · 22/11/2019 10:07

I also tested this morning (9dpo) and got a BFN. Was convinced wasn’t pregnant but then have had clear spotting and very light cramps this morning, so very much hoping it’s implantation. But it is quite red when they say implantation should be pink or brown so don’t know what’s going on - I’ve sometimes had light brown CM before not near AF but never spotting like this... think I’m just going to keep to 1-2 drinks per day for my birthday weekend just in case!

Jonesbabynumber1 · 22/11/2019 09:10

BFN for me this morning. I think I’m 10dpo but my temps are still up. Does anyone know when they drop before AF as I’m due Tuesday?

JEMMA18 · 22/11/2019 08:39

Well AF showed for me this morning ...3 days late. I'm out this month sadly. But it's my first cycle and my first natural cycle since the pill. I'm just glad I'm having them because before the pill I could go almost a year with no AF.
@itsemily aww you must be getting frustrated 😕 how long are your cycles normally? I have my fingers crossed that you get a bfp before london or AF shows up before. I always find it turns up for me just when I plan things it's so annoying Urgh.

Baby dust to all

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GaaaaarlicBread · 22/11/2019 08:00

I’m going to London next weekend for DH birthday and I really don’t want AF to show up then !! That’ll be such a bummer 😔😬

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GaaaaarlicBread · 22/11/2019 07:59

@han2291 thank you , I’m ok CD33 😖 I’m going to give it another few days , and then maybe test again . Maybe I did ovulate later yes but it would be weird as the two months prior to this month I ovulated on the same day each month (the scan in September showed i ovulated and then the OPKs last month showed it) so it’s jus frustrating . I feel quite low as I have lots of symptoms but leading to nothing . I just don’t feel right :(

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han2291 · 22/11/2019 07:02

@Itsemily I'm sorry 😔 what CD are you now? Do you think maybe you ovulated later than you originally calculated?

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GaaaaarlicBread · 22/11/2019 06:39

Just tested and it’s negative . I did a CB so didn’t even need lime eyes , clear as day ‘not pregnant my . I’m so confused :(

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Jonesbabynumber1 · 21/11/2019 19:28

@itsemily fingers crossed for your BFP when you test

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GaaaaarlicBread · 21/11/2019 18:53

Still waiting for my AF to show or a BFP!! Not tested since the other day but can’t quite dare bring myself to 😬😖 still producing discharge and very sore breasts but no AF.

Sorry to hear your AF has arrived girls , into next month ! Xx

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itsheapsswell · 21/11/2019 17:41

AF arrived :( but good luck to the rest of you! x

CurbsideProphet · 21/11/2019 15:20

@notalwaysalondoner I usually rage clean the kitchen a few days before AF Hmm Grin I'm only 4dpo. I'm not really expecting to be pregnant. This was only our first proper cycle of ttc, so I'm trying to be realistic...

Jonesbabynumber1 · 21/11/2019 11:45

@gemgem1404 sorry to hear you out enjoy the mental rest before next cycle. @notalwaysalondoner I’m 9dpo tested this morning with an ic it was negative which I totally expected. Planning on doing a FRER Saturday. These people who test early and get a BFP first try are so lucky

gemgem1404 · 21/11/2019 11:22

Awww I'm out AF just arrived 😞. Hope to see all your BFPs still I've got my fingers crossed

notalwaysalondoner · 21/11/2019 09:33

I’m super grumpy today (poor DH) which is normally a sign for me 6-7 days before AF so suspect this month is out for me... but will still test tomorrow as it’s my birthday and don’t want to drink too much if I am pregnant. Trouble is it will be the first day I can test with first response so might be negative anyway - guess I need to just rein in the drinking anyway but will be difficult with all my heavy drinking friends who I’m spending the weekend with!

JEMMA18 · 20/11/2019 21:02

Fingers crossed for everyone. I cant wait to see more BFP
I'm a day late for AF but no signs yet 😕

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GaaaaarlicBread · 20/11/2019 21:00

@gemgem1404 I’m so glad I’m not alone! Fingers crossed for us all xx

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Jonesbabynumber1 · 20/11/2019 20:06

@gemgem1404 yes be lovely to see some BFP

gemgem1404 · 20/11/2019 19:32

Got my fingers crossed for all of us that AF stays away!!

Jonesbabynumber1 · 20/11/2019 19:06

I’m 8dpo and very much in same position my temps have been all over the place but recently the last few days they keep going up so I’m pleased. I have no symptoms but previously I’ve had very symptom and felt very pregnant but I feel that I’m totally out and just waiting for AF. I may try vaginal temps next cycle it’s meant to be much more accurate. I plan on testing Friday/Saturday when is your birthday?

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