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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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1992EM · 28/12/2020 11:09

@apwilso @Tabbycat92 @laura2093 @TtcPhee @LRW26 @Highfalutinlootin @Mummy2girlz @laurielo @DNpink82 @Lozza85 @Dex1521 @Misty84 @Marcella84 @MiniBaker @Amy95 @MrsLauraM

I have made a new thread as the last one is almost full. I hope this ok @apwilso and have added as many people as I could find to it.

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LRW26 · 09/02/2021 22:10

@Tabbycat92 a break definitely helps and helps you get in the right mindset for the next month so totally get it. Sending luck for your fertile week x

@laura2093 we’ve used conceive plus the whole time we’ve been trying (a year) but I’ve no idea if it actually does work. I’m going to still keep using it anyway X

I’ve just realised my page mustn’t have updated when I came back on so I’ve just caught back up 🤦🏻‍♀️

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1992EM · 09/02/2021 20:30

@LRW26 yeah I think we are very similar. I am due AF on the 19th/20th. X
@laura2093 I have used both. Conceive plus is individual wrapped and preseed you get a tube and then 9 syringes. I prefer preseed for that reason as feel it is better value but both are ok . Obviously not had success yet but haven't always used it . I tend to use it 1 day each month but this month I used it every time. Will see if it works this month. It definitely gets good reviews though.

@tabbycat92 a break definitely helps ❤ good luck with your fertile week xxx

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Tabbycat92 · 09/02/2021 20:11

@lrw26 nah it wasn't a good sign unfortunately. AF appeared shortly after, so I'm now on cd15 and due to ovulate on Thursday. I took a break from MN as I always do once AF appeared.

How's everyone doing this month? Anything exciting happened in the last 2 weeks?

laura2093 · 09/02/2021 20:02

Only thing we haven't tried is things like pre-seed or conceive plus? Any reviews?

LRW26 · 09/02/2021 19:46

Hi everyone just checking back in... hope everyone is ok.

I’m in my TWW I think but I’m not actually sure as I didn’t use any OPKs this month and for me it’s been a breath of fresh air. I’ve not even checked when I’m due on. We’ve DTD nearly every other day apart from when OH has been on nights. I’ve been and had a blood test done which came back normal and I’ve got an ultrasound in a couple of weeks to check for any abnormalities so we’ll see.

I’ve had little bits of spotting this month and little cramping pains which I’ve never had before so I’ve got no idea what that is - not sure if anyone else has experience similar?

@Tabbycat92 sounds like a good sign. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you!

@1992EM I’m guessing your at the same stage in your cycle as I am?

@apwilso the TWW is the hardest bit I think.

@laura2093 I wouldn’t worry too much, I know it’s hard and everyone is different but I normally only got my peak around CD 16/17.

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1992EM · 09/02/2021 17:42

@apwilso it definitely was and I wasn't expecting it either as I only drank diet stuff anyway so thought it would be ok . 🤣 how wrong I was, but made me more determined to stay off it. I have ordered a treadmill too as finding it hard to get out for a walk when the weather is awful and WFH too . Conceive plus was good . I still have some actually. I made sure to use preseed every time we dtd this month and also raised my hips for 30-40 mins after dtd to help the sperm get to the right place . Again not sure if it helps 🤣. Will see in a couple of weeks 🙈

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apwilso · 09/02/2021 17:24

@1992EM I saw those tests but thought hmmm how accurate they going to be! Exactly I mean there's not much going on at the minute so not loosing out but feel like what more can I do. Fizzy drinks is a hard one to cut so you smashed that! Just read about the conceive plus so we're gonna give they a go!

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1992EM · 09/02/2021 17:20

@apwilso you are absolutely right. I did see a sperm test on amazon but no idea how good it is. Might be worth doing that first. TTC is hard enough without putting life on hold too . Tbh I don't even no if drinking impacts much until there is a chance you can be pregnant so if you want a drink I would. Plenty of people as you say get pregnant and drink/smoke and do a lot worse . I just make sure I eat plenty fruit and veg each day but I have low vit b12 so I want to make sure I can get as much of that in-between jags as possible . Dark greens like spinach, brocolli, green beans etc are meant to be good for vitamins required when ttc. I don't drink tea or coffee anyway but was a massive fizzy juice drinker. I challenged myself to not have any on January and was amazed how much I withdrew from it. I have decided to cut it out altogether 🤣 I mean I will obviously drink it again at some point but want to see how long I can . I also take macca root and that it meant to help both male and female. Although I can't get my oh to take the vitamins which is a pain 🙈 I don't no how much these actually help but I like to feel I am doing something x

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apwilso · 09/02/2021 17:00

@1992EM I know it's a year but he's paranoid so we don't mind going private anyway just got his tests. I'm not too bothered as of yet so I'll leave mine till 13 month mark. Tried pre seed not conceive plus. At the minute we've not drank or smoke really for months to be honest. There's many people who drink or smoke or do worse and still end up with kids which is annoying because I feel like oh god have one drink and game over. So I think and this point I know my body now and I'll just go with it and see what happens

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1992EM · 09/02/2021 16:36

@laura2091 and @apwilso so sorry to hear. 😔

@apwilso 5 months is still early , although I know it will not seem like it . NHS won't see you before 12 months so if wanting tests would likely have to go private. My partner is feeling the same and it is so hard as you just don't no and waiting a year seems like forever . Although I am approaching this soon. Changing diet and stopping vaping/drinking won't be a bad thing . Have you tried using preseed or conceive plus ? This could help too. Just try take it easy and don't be too hard on yourself .

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apwilso · 09/02/2021 09:55

Yep mine is here! This next cycle will be our 5th month but still in early phases yet. My boyfriend is a bit paranoid so wants to go get tested to double check. I personally reckon it's our diet etc as with lockdowns we've become quite lazy and not always eating the best. So want to loose weight (typing as I'm eating a twirl 😂) he's cutting out his vape to 0% and I've not been drinking at all really so that's the last step now!

laura2093 · 08/02/2021 21:44

It was AF. I'm numb to it now I think - my OH's SA is booked for 22nd Feb. Smack bang when I'm due to ovulate and my birthday weekend. Fingers crossed I ovulate either early or late! But at least we will get answers xxx

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1992EM · 08/02/2021 19:35

@apwilso so sorry to hear 😔 it is always such a slap in the face when it arrives x

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Misty84 · 08/02/2021 16:48

@apwilso God I feel your pain, it is such turmoil. It drives us crazy!

apwilso · 08/02/2021 16:28

@Misty84 may have just spoken too soon😢😢😢
I was slightly spotting this morning. Gone toilet then and there's some more spotting but heavier than this morning

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1992EM · 08/02/2021 16:28

@apwilso oh no, that is annoying. Fingers crossed it is signs of a BFP xx

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Misty84 · 08/02/2021 16:17

@apwilso Yeah I would be desperate to get one! Let us know what happens! Xx

apwilso · 08/02/2021 16:14

Then again I have symptoms every month

apwilso · 08/02/2021 16:09

@Misty84 going to get one after work unless something happens in between now and then!

@1992EM I've recently got a new phone so lost all my data 😭 my usual cycle is 30 around then so very abnormal for me. Did have this last month but no where near the same as I had not as many symptoms 🤨

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1992EM · 08/02/2021 15:43

@apwilso I would do a frer early response or CB early response. Digitials aren't as sensitive. Sounds promising though. I would check your previous months and see how many days your luteal phase is . This will give you a better idea of when AF is due each month . x

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Misty84 · 08/02/2021 14:15

@apwilso Nausea sounds very promising!!! And 3 days late...can you get a proper test?

apwilso · 08/02/2021 13:30

2 days late, on day 13dpo and been toilet no sign of AF apart from I've had some very light spotting this morning which was like milky pink but none since. Negative test this morning but had some lower abdomen cramps but nothing like period cramps. and been quite gassy. (TMI) and also nauseous.

I don't even know what to do. I've only been testing on cheap ones so dunno if to push the boat out and get a digital or somert

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1992EM · 07/02/2021 21:27

@laura2093 sounds like implantation. Was it definitely red and how much was there ? How many dpo are you now? Brown/pink blood is a sign of implantation. So long as there are no clots in it I think it is ok. x

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apwilso · 07/02/2021 20:26

@laura2093 it sounds like it could be implantation. Got my fingers crossed for you xx

laura2093 · 07/02/2021 19:59

@apwilso just been again and there was only a little bit and none in the toilet. Going to wait and see what my temperature and it is saying in the morning xxx