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Conception

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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JEMMA18 · 12/12/2019 16:19

@Notalwaysalondoner
Its strange isnt it, I guess its still possible to ov without a peak maybe? We may just have not caught it on the test. I'm CD21 now do far too late to ovulate I think. Not trying to think about it much. AF due on 21st so going to test around then.
How are you getting on? Any signs?

Littlepea90 · 12/12/2019 15:49

My second will be the end of this month, I don’t even know why I’m so eager. I think I might go with the flow for another month or two as well without tracking, as I can see added pressure ahead. Fingers crossed we won’t need to track anyway.

CurbsideProphet · 12/12/2019 14:56

@hopefulhel hope you're ok. It's tough isn't it.

@itsheapsswell congratulations

CurbsideProphet · 12/12/2019 14:53

Welcome @Littlepea90

I think some other posters have used clear blue. I'm only on my 2nd cycle of trying, so I'm holding off on ovulation prediction until I've been trying for 3+ months...

Littlepea90 · 12/12/2019 14:25

Hi guys hope you don’t mind me joining in. TTC first baby as well and seems like the right thread for me. Three friends have announced their pregnancies this year so patiently (mostly) waiting my turn. Have any of you used the clear blue fertility monitor?

notalwaysalondoner · 12/12/2019 13:44

@itsheapsswell congratulations!!! So exciting!

So you thought you were pregnant because you got a positive OPK? Didn’t know that happened! Good to know... rushes off to do an OPK

@Konbanwa sorry to hear it hasn’t all been smooth sailing but fingers crossed all the blood tests go well and it settles down.

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GaaaaarlicBread · 12/12/2019 07:55

@hopefulhel so sorry ☹️ Xx

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GaaaaarlicBread · 12/12/2019 07:55

@Itsheapswell YESSSSS 💕👶🏼👶🏼 so happy for you !

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itsheapsswell · 12/12/2019 07:53

Hi all, craziness thing happened this morning. After a cycle of trying not to think about TTC, I took a test after my ovulation test came back at ‘peak’ on day 22 of my cycle- what I thought was far too late. I did a cheapy test and then a first response (as I PIAC instead of POAS) and I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!

hopefulhel · 11/12/2019 22:49

Think I am out this month ladies. DTD every two days between cd12 and cd 22 and again on cd26 & 29. Usually have a 32/34 day cycle started spotting today at cd29 so think AF is on its way.

CurbsideProphet · 11/12/2019 19:56

@Konbanwa I really hope the blood tests go well on Friday. It must be a nervy time for you.

Thank you @ItsEmily and @notalwaysalondoner I feel a little bit melancholic because I always thought by 34 I would have had a baby, however, we're ttc now and I have to focus on that.

Konbanwa · 11/12/2019 19:54

@ItsEmily My DH was thrilled!

I had sore boobs and headaches before I tested but I just thought it was due to AF and stress at work!

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GaaaaarlicBread · 11/12/2019 19:50

@Konbanwa you’re proof that you don’t have to DTD everyday to get a positive !! What did DH say ?? So you didn’t have any symptoms or anything ?
My nipples hurt today so I think that’s ovulation but idk anymore lol . I’m trying to switch off as I know we’ve given it our best shot and will continue until AF is due . Due to test Xmas day!!

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Konbanwa · 11/12/2019 19:37

@ItsEmily Thanks! I hope it's all ok but I'm feeling so low about it all.

In regards to the TWW I think the best way is to just not really think about it (easier said than done I know!). I thought I was completely out during mine so didn't worry about it at all!

But it seems like all the stress and anxiety is creeping up on me now!

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GaaaaarlicBread · 11/12/2019 19:19

@Konbanwa all the best , please keep us posted . I hope it all stays positive .

Have you got any tips for coping with the TWW? I think I have most likely ovulated today

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Konbanwa · 11/12/2019 18:43

Hey @ItsEmily things are going strange here! Currently under observation by the EPAU due to constant abdominal pain, and I've been having blood tests every other day to check that my hcg levels are increasing as they should be. The last one only increased by 60% rather than 100% so I have to have yet another blood test on Friday.

At the moment I'm just full of anxiety and stress, and we are just hoping that everything is ok and the baby sticks! I haven't been bleeding though which is a good sign!

Hope all is going well for everyone here!

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GaaaaarlicBread · 11/12/2019 18:10

So last night my OPK was pretty much positive , we DTD luckily , as well as Sunday when the EWCM appeared . Today the OPK is negative , does that mean I’ve ovulated already??

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GaaaaarlicBread · 11/12/2019 18:09

@Konbanwa how are you getting on with your BFP ?? Can’t stop thinking about how excited your DH must be !! Best Christmas present or what?!?

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notalwaysalondoner · 11/12/2019 14:28

Happy birthday @CurbsideProphet! Have a great day!

I’ve heard the saying that women spend their twenties trying not to get pregnant and their thirties trying to get pregnant... so true for me!

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GaaaaarlicBread · 11/12/2019 12:13

@CurbsideProphet happy birthday lovely lady !! 💐💕 have a lovely day and don’t stress .

You’re right though all those years of thinking you need to be careful because you can get pregnant from having unprotected sex and now look at us 😂🤞🏼

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CurbsideProphet · 11/12/2019 09:29

I'm 34 today, so we need to start DTD more often if we want to get on with ttc!

@LeaBri all those years of being careful etc and now it's not really that easy to get pregnant after all. Who would have thought?!

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GaaaaarlicBread · 11/12/2019 07:55

@LeaBri my husband was starting to struggle to finish so we made a deal where if he isn’t too tired and fancies it, then he needs to make the first move as I was getting embarrassed if I initiated and he said he was tired . But since sticking to the every 2-3 days fingers crossed he’s been ok other than a blip the other day but that was due to work problems on his mind . But I’ve noticed since saying let’s do it more often and not just for baby making , he’s been more into it so maybe have a word with your husband about generally wanting to do it more ?
I’m really hoping we caught it this month , if we haven’t then it proves it really is just luck !!

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LeaBri · 11/12/2019 07:21

@CurbsideProphet yeah he’s too tired and just like you, we only usually DTD on weekends so to do it on week days makes it’s sole focus on baby making and then he can’t finish from the pressure I have said I just won’t mention it but he knows what’s happening when I initiate on a week day! Why is it so hard haha

CurbsideProphet · 10/12/2019 21:33

@Hannahb26 crikey busy time for him! It's really difficult to not make DTD another chore that needs to be done

CurbsideProphet · 10/12/2019 21:31

We both work normal 9-5 so we don't have much excuse, other than weekend DTD is our norm

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