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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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JessRa · 05/04/2020 16:44

I am 29 and TTC with my partner. I was in the pill for 12 years and came off in January. I have regular periods being 28 days in a cycle. I have been taking ovulation tests but never seen to get a peak result even when testing daily. I am worried now I’m not ovulating (I know I’m over reacting but the mind is a funny thing!) I have been using tracking apps but when they say I’m ovulating my test never comes back high or peak. I am a little lost and any support would be much appreciated.

Jess

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Macaz20 · 15/04/2020 20:07

Yeah I’m at work too deffo a great distraction, I’m due tomorrow too she hasn’t graced me with her presence yet. I don’t have any symptoms yet either tbh so just wait and see time I guess. Nights was alright I suppose 😂 just busy xx

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JessRa · 15/04/2020 19:20

@Macaz20 I am at work this week so that is a good distraction for me. AF still hasn’t visited yet due tomorrow but I’ve had no normal pms symptoms yet. What about you? Hope the weekend was ok! Xx

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Macaz20 · 14/04/2020 08:53

@JessRa how you been doing over the weekend? I’ve been on nights all weekend which was prob a good distraction ☺️ Any changes with you? X

babyp160 · 11/04/2020 21:35

Are ovulation sticks like pregnancy tests in that your first wee of the day is the best one? Could try that?

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JessRa · 11/04/2020 17:49

@Macaz20 yeah it weird I can’t explain why I feel different I just do. But yeah I’m not getting my hopes up. Yep I’m waiting till Friday now as then I’ll be one day late. I hate testing early but my partner is too impatient. Xx

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Macaz20 · 11/04/2020 15:03

@JessRa sorry about the BFN however it might just be to early ☺️ I think I feel different this cycle too but I bet it’s all in my head and AF doesn’t miss a beat on Thursday lol. I’m not gonna test early this time gonna await her arrival and if no joy test Thursday/Friday too ☺️ X

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JessRa · 11/04/2020 14:31

@Macaz20 I have been the same boobs are more achey than normal. I took a test this morning by partner wanted to know but it was negative. I’m not going to take another one until Friday I think (if AF hasn’t arrived. I feel the same, just feel a bit different this cycle and don’t know why. Xx

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Macaz20 · 11/04/2020 10:25

Mine are a bit achey too and I’ve had some AF type cramps couple of days ago genuinely thought I was gonna come on early but it’s subsided now. Genuinely think it’s not gonna happen though soon will see next week. Are you going to test early? X

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JessRa · 11/04/2020 10:06

@Macaz20 I have had really tender breasts and a lack of appetite trying not to get my hopes up. What about you? Yes the same day as you. X

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Macaz20 · 11/04/2020 08:49

How you all doing today?
Any signs @JessRa? Your due AF same day as me aren’t you? 16th? X

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JessRa · 08/04/2020 11:44

@Juno231 I have never had a peak or a reading anywhere near that high. Maybe I'm testing at the wrong time (12pm). I just wanted to understand my body after being on the pill for a long period of time and now I think I’m worrying myself that something is wrong 😂 x

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Macaz20 · 08/04/2020 09:51

@Juno231 oh okay that makes sense, I’ll have to see if AF arrives and then see what I’m gonna do ☺️ Thanks for your advice x

Juno231 · 08/04/2020 09:43

@Macaz20 I think CB ones do it differently and calculate a baseline reading so will still pick up any changes in the levels.

Elbruce · 08/04/2020 09:17

Thankyou for the reply I’ll keep trying! My bloody clear blue digital reader has broken so I’ll have to wait until my new order comes!

Macaz20 · 08/04/2020 08:42

@Juno231 yeah that makes total sense. I wonder why clearblue are FMU I was taking these at like 630/7ish when I get up maybe why I didn’t get my peak? I feel your pain I struggle to hold it too I drink so much 😂 always thirsty x

Juno231 · 08/04/2020 08:36

@macaz20 for the ICs you're not meant to use morning wee as FMU might give a false positive and although the surge might occur in the morning it takes a few hours to come through to your urine so could also give you a false negative 😂. Only reason I've been testing as late as 4pm is because you're supposed to hold your wee for at least 2h first and I REALLY struggle to go that long without weeing as I drink so much throughout the day... 3-4pm tends to be the first time I manage lol.

Macaz20 · 08/04/2020 08:30

@Juno231 thanks for showing us that looks good that it interprets them for you I would be useless doing it without help lol. Might give these a whirl, I notice you test in an afternoon? Is this the best time? Did you have to cling onto your wee for some time before testing? X

Macaz20 · 08/04/2020 08:27

@JessRa yeah deffo want to avoid that unnecessary pressure. I mean I only started it because I wanted to learn about my cycle more but then ended up worrying over it haha. Yeah definitely tough times at the moment I’m keeping as safe as possible I’m direct with patients but I’ve already been unwell quite early on so hopefully that’s it now 😔 x

Juno231 · 08/04/2020 08:25

@Elbruce carry on testing! This was me last month and I got myself into a tizz of thinking my follicular phase was too short and omg my eggs will be immature but then based on my period being late 4 days I think I just randomly ovulated way later than I thought and had stopped testing too soon 🤷‍♀️.

I use ICs btw girls and I love the femometer app to track them with. It interprets the results, reminds you when to start testing more often so you don't miss your peak and let's you know exactly which days of FW you're most fertile. I'll attach my log so you see what this cycle's tests looked like - I never had to do more than one test a day btw.

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JessRa · 08/04/2020 08:17

@Macaz20 I think I’ll do the same, then after I’m not as I think it’s putting unnecessary pressure on me. I’m a teacher so it’s hard to. Hope your keeping safe at the moment.

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Elbruce · 07/04/2020 21:51

Hi

I think I may be missing my peak. First time using the ovulation sticks this week- been using for 5 days and no result. But going off physical symptoms ie: cervical fluid, bloating etc I have a feeling I may have ovulated earlier than day 10 of my cycle when I did my first test??

Macaz20 · 07/04/2020 19:48

@JessRa @NJ2910 aww I might try cheapies next month if it doesn’t happen this month. The clearblue ones caused me stress 😂 don’t think I can out myself through that again. Yeah testing twice a day might be tough for me too, I work for the NHS and loo stops can be limited at times, but I’ll find a way if I choose to get some ☺️ X

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JessRa · 07/04/2020 17:40

@Macaz20 @NJ2910 I have just got some cheap ones from online. I might use them again next month (if needed) and next twice a day at least it’s a little hard when I have to still go into work. I get lines but they are never very dark either, no matter when I test. This post has made me feel 100% better. I just hope is doesn’t take too long for any of us. Xx

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NJ2910 · 07/04/2020 16:00

Hi @Macaz20 I've just been using the cheap sticks - got a pack of 30 from ebay. Dependent on what happens this month I might get the clear blue one digital ones. AF due for me on 20th so like you say - time to decide:)

Macaz20 · 07/04/2020 11:36

@NJ2910 Hi, which ovulation tests are you using? I don’t know whether to get some different strips or just go with the flow. I suppose AF isn’t due till 16th so I’ve got time to make a decision I guess ☺️ X

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