August might be pact might be madness part 2

Ahhh @Sansa87 look at that beautiful little bean! So happy for you. Bet your OH was over the moon too ☺️

So sorry you’re struggling @claireb7rg 💕 look after yourself x

@kirinm Has AF showed today?

I’m currently CD15, still not on the OPKs and haven’t missed them tbh. Probs be ovulating in the next couple of days though.

Awww @Sansa87 I’m so happy for you!!! Here’s to a nice healthy 30odd weeks for you! Hopefully you will be able to relax and enjoy it all soon!!

Aaaaw lovely news @Sansa87 ☺️

Sorry but I've taken a step back from conception threads at the moment. Trying to get my head round things, we are now looking into adoption, partner doesn't want to commit to ivf but our referral to the sub fertility clinic has been sent off.

Am currently cd7 so have started opks but don't think I'm going to be buying anymore once this box is done 😢

@sansa87 great news! How exciting for you x

They’ve changed from 7+5 to 8+2

Strong heart beat, all looking good, so my pain must be constipation.

@Sansa87 send us a photo!!! Hope everything goes well!!!!!!😁😁😁

Good luck @Sansa87

I'm 13dpo. Lots of BFNs and now having period pains. Disappointed but there we go.

@sansa87 let us know how you get on!

I'm CD12 today so about 4 days until ovulation based on previous months but not using OPKs this month so not 100% sure

Hi girls, how is everyone?

I’ve got a private scan booked for today, & SHITTING it.

I’ve got pain, but hoping it’s constipation. It’s the first scan oh will be allowed in at, he wasn’t allowed to any in the previous pregnancy, nor was he allowed in the one in EPU just over a week ago.

Just praying there’s still a heartbeat, & #PrayingForPoop

@kirinm That's great news! Thanks for the update 😊. Take care x

Just had a text from my GP - the fetal medicine specialist said basically there wasn't anything to worry about and I wouldn't need any additional testing in pregnancy - that isn't actually what I asked but I've also heard from the CMV charity - recommended on the NHS website and they are going to speak to a medical advisor and get back to me. I don't think I'm pregnant this month anyway but it all sounds like we will be good to properly try next month.

@kirinm Thanks, it does feel very slow, but I'm grateful I've reached this point. I'll let you know how I get on 😊

@BuckleUp wow, that time has flown by so quickly - I appreciate it probably doesn't feel like that to you! Good luck for your scan next week. Let us know how you get on x

@kirinm I'm 11 weeks now and my scan is next Tuesday. Hoping everything is all good. I'm sorry you had a bad night last night. It must be hard when you know so many people around you are pregnant. I hope you get some better sleep tonight x

Hi @BuckleUp how are you doing? How many weeks are you now?

I haven't heard back from the virologist yet but I did speak to a Doctor friend who contracted the virus during pregnancy. She, understandably, spent a LOT of time researching and speaking with other doctors and said that basically the risks are significantly reduced if there is a reactivation of the virus during pregnancy. Apparently despite the virus being so common, there is very little known about it and although I could wait to try again, it would probably only help my anxiety rather than be a necessity.

Once I realised the risks we didn't "try" but by that point, I had probably already ovulated - don't know for sure as I ran out of OPKs. I'm just desperate for a baby and finding it hard now that so many people around me are getting pregnant more so because I know I have a very limited window now.

We had an absolutely appalling night with my DD last night. She was up multiple times and I'm feeling a bit crap today. Very mild nausea but I think honestly that is probably sleep deprivation.

Hey guys, just checking in and saying hello after being off thread for a while.

@Tigger1987 Congratulations, that's such a strong line for only 11dpo! Looking forward to seeing it get stronger 😊

@kirinm 10dpo is still so early so you're definitely not out yet. Have you got the information you want from the viral specialist yet?

@MrsB2019x I hope the relaxed approach works for you this cycle. You've got this 💪🏻

@Sansa87 How are you feeling? Hope you feel reassured after your scan.

@stickytoffeepud1991 Sorry AF arrived. Regarding your question about ovulation, I've only ever tracked BBT via the natural cycles app. I think it could predict ovulation fairly well because I use to use it to prevent pregnancy so I had all the previous data to strengthen the algorithm. I found OPKs added too much stress to TTC. I hope this next cycle is yours x

@claireb7rg Sorry for everything you're going through at the moment. Thinking of you and you DP x

How are we all ladies?

CD12 today so just about in the fertile window. Still have no urge to buy more OPKs, really hoping this cycle can be as chilled as I’m hoping 🤞

Not out until AF is here @kirinm x

10dpo BFN.

I know that I would be concerned if it was a BFP due to the virus I had but as I know the risks are really low, I'm disappointed. I don't have any symptoms at all. AF not due for about 5 days but that'll be the last time I test as I'm out of tests.

Fantastic! Congratulations @Tigger1987 what great news.

@kirinm It’s weird, as soon as AF stops my sex drive goes through the roof and we tend to DTD most days throughout the fertile week, then once I’ve ovulated it goes through the floor 😂

Wow congratulations @Tigger1987! 🎉 That’s a beautiful line for 11dpo 😍

So this morning I tested and got this! Bit of a shock but only 11DPO so still early days.

@stickytoffeepud1991 Sorry to hear AF has arrived. For the last 3 cycles I have used both the CB and cheapies and have actually found the cheapies have always told me when I was going to ovulate before the digital. I think the problem I have had though is a couple of cycles my body has geared to ovulate and then hasn't until later so this cycle I carried on doing the cheapies past my peak days just incase!

[quote MrsB2019x]@kirinm This will be my first month off them, I’ll let you know if it works or makes me more stressed 😂[/quote]
If you're energetic enough to DTD every other day for however many days, then testing probably doesn't matter. But I'm old and tired and definitely don't have the energy to DTD endlessly