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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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Feb Bus 2021 - no more TRYING to conceive, let's blimin do this!

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BubsNumber2inTheMaking · 30/01/2021 15:40

Here we go again girls! 💕 Wishing you all so much baby dust for this cycle! 👶🏼
CD4 for me today, cycle #60000000 at least. 🤦🏼‍♀️ TTC bubs #2 since Jan 2020.
2 miscarriages, umpteen national lockdowns, at least a stone heavier 🙄 Let's do this 💪❤️

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Dogmum13 · 21/02/2021 12:59

I've got such bad ovulation pains today that I had to hold myself up with the worktop just to make myself something to eat 😭😭I think I'll be getting some cocodamol out once I eat my lunch. At least I know I'm ovulating I suppose 🤣

PeanuttyButter · 21/02/2021 11:33

@MgW1 that line definitely looks stronger!!

@Bubblegeek22 congratulations on the BFP sounds like you've had a roller coaster month. Fingers crossed for you.

@BubsNumber2inTheMaking I've had a few evenings of pity crying this month too but it's helped me feel better in the long run.

@Clapham4 I probably would get in touch just to see what they say x

@TolkiensFallow that's good to hear that you're not out until AF arrives and a BFN can turn BFP. Thank you.

Had a lazy morning but once I've had my coffee of the day (DH has the kettle on) I'm going to get stuck in and get some jobs done. Anything to distract

Wowthisisreal · 21/02/2021 10:34

Catching up a bit... congrats @bubblegeek22 and @MgW1!

I'm on CD 11 and I bought an OPK for this month (Clear Blue) - should I start testing today? clue app says I should ovulate cd 17...

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BubsNumber2inTheMaking · 21/02/2021 10:26

@Clapham4 sending hugs xx
I've had a cry/pity party this morning too. I've decided to pull myself out of it now though...going to just stay hopeful for the new month. We've weathered the most horrible few months of lockdown, the bleakest weather, not seeing loved ones at Christmas, and now spring is on the horizon with new hope, vaccines, lockdown lifting. My app is predicting an ovulation date of Mother's Day next month for me too 🤗🤞We will get there 💪💕xx

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dunkedbiscuit · 21/02/2021 10:10

@bubblegeek22 that’s amazing!!

bubblegeek22 · 21/02/2021 10:10

@TolkiensFallow that's interesting!!
I'm still early so I'm trying to just stick to FMU as I know that's the strongest. I'm now trying to be hopeful that's why yesterday's were negative but who knows. Just have to be patient which is easier said than done 😬😬
Have a lovely Sunday everyone xx

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 10:08

@bubblegeek22 I had a negative and a positive on the same day with bubs1. Then did a digital one and it was positive so maybe it’s not uncommon! If you drink loads then it’s best to test when there has been a big gap between wee’s.

bubblegeek22 · 21/02/2021 09:56

@Clapham4 so sorry about your BFN 😞 definitely allow yourself a pity party, this stuff is hard going!!

@BubsNumber2inTheMaking so I'm either 10 or 11 DPO today, just testing on the internet cheapies in the cupboard. I've got a triple pack of clear blue with a Digi in there but I'm going to try and save those IF I end up being late!!

I'm still being cautiously excited, they are both faint lines. I'm a huge water drinker so I don't know if that's making any difference either. But the two negatives between the two positives is really throwing me!!

And yes my Mumsnet was being super weird yesterday too 🥴

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BubsNumber2inTheMaking · 21/02/2021 09:48

Oh my god @bubblegeek22 that's amazing!!! Congratulations! 🤗 so happy for you 🎉 💜
How many DPO are you today and what were you testing on?xx

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Clapham4 · 21/02/2021 09:47

@MgW1 oh that’s a nice strong line for you! 💕🤞🏼

My mumsnet was strange yesterday too so sorry if I’ve missed anything major. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend x

I tested yesterday & this morning on IC both stark BFN , also had a bit of spotting today. Had a sobbing session/pityparty last night, I didn’t expect for it to hit me so hard, but I’m feeling a bit better today. So onto cycle 9.

Do you guys think it would be pointless to schedule in a consultation with the private fertility clinic for a follow up? After our results in Sept when they said we should be preg by Christmas, I’d like to follow up, not sure what I hope to gain from it really, they’re not psychics! But maybe just to get some reassurance, or for her to tell me she’s not worried or something

bubblegeek22 · 21/02/2021 09:45

Good morning all!

So I have no idea what's happening with me. Friday FMU squinter BFP. Did another yesterday morning, BFN. Did one in the evening just to check, BFN. So I had made peace that it wasn't happening this month, but thought I would check this morning completely expecting BFN. Its a BFP this morning 😬🤦😮

So now I have no idea. AF due on Thursday so I knoooooow I need to wait til then and test again. But it's hard!!

@BubsNumber2inTheMaking 🤞🤞🤞 really hoping AF doesn't arrive for you.

@TolkiensFallow @dunkedbiscuit lots of luck for this week!

@MgW1 line does seem to be getting darker 🤞🤞

Lots of baby dust to everyone! 🎉

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 09:42

Also I fed the dog last night and the smell of his food nearly made me heave.

AF is due Friday but I have erratic cycles so I don’t trust ovia. I’m between 25-30 days usually and today is CD22......

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 09:38

I think I’m testing this week! My boobs are too playing mind games with me and the Ovia app is driving me crazy.

I’m going to Superdrug in the hope that the FRER are on special offer (they won’t be)

MgW1 · 21/02/2021 08:55

@TolkiensFallow
Well i thought i was going mad last month when i pulled an FRER apart to double check for a line !! Xx

dunkedbiscuit · 21/02/2021 08:40

Eurghhh I’ve been very PMS’y so fear AF is on her way. Ovia app thinks due Tuesday but I think the dates have been thrown by a randomly short cycle last month and is actually due Friday. We shall see, if no sign of her by Thursday I’ll maybe do a test then?

Is anyone ends testing this week? I agree with what others have said, I really like hearing about BFPs on here, it really makes me happy! Maybe because we’ve followed each other’s journeys a bit and the highs and lows, I feel invested! 😂

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 08:30

Oh and @BubsNumber2inTheMaking yes the app seemed to break yesterday! I made a couple of posts which aren’t there.

Sorry anyone I haven’t replied to - I did but it’s vanished and now I’ve lost track!

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 08:29

By the way, this will make you laugh: last night I had a dream that I bought my first ever FRER and expected it to be just like a normal test but it had different colour lines and flashing lights which I could not interpret. 🤣 I’m clearly going mad with all this.

Maybe I’ll go for yet another tedious walk to clear my head a bit 😂

MgW1 · 21/02/2021 08:10

@BubsNumber2inTheMaking
@TolkiensFallow
Thank you ladies il see how I get on , calculated in reality 15 / 16 dpo xx

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 07:56

@BubsNumber2inTheMaking the netflix binge will see you through this - havd you seen kingdom? It’s terrible but the men are HOT!

TolkiensFallow · 21/02/2021 07:54

@MgW1 that is def a positive!!!! Darker than mine was with my first (and I didn’t test that until AF was late). Congratulations!

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BubsNumber2inTheMaking · 21/02/2021 07:50

@MgW1 I think that's bolder! 🙌 💜 xx

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MgW1 · 21/02/2021 07:43

@BubsNumber2inTheMaking
What do you think ? Bottom done this am

Feb Bus 2021 - no more TRYING to conceive, let's blimin do this!
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BubsNumber2inTheMaking · 21/02/2021 07:17

@PeanuttyButter I know exactly what you mean! I guess in the 'real world' people don't talk openly about infertility so pregnancies seem to come about so easily. I know that's true for a lot of my friends, but I also know some who have struggled quietly. You usually only hear about those struggles after they have a baby though! This forum is a lifesaver. And I genuinely feel so happy when someone on the group gets a bfp but in real life, without knowing the back story, I do struggle to not just feel bitter and jealous. And I think I'm always going to secretly hate the couples who don't have to 'try' at all...just a teeny bit! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

Well another day, another test! I think I'm out now. I know it's still early but I'm just not feeling it. I had a dream about being pregnant last night and woke up so happy and excited..eugh, just heartbreaking each month seeing that BFN. My 'symptoms' have vanished now too so I'm thinking one more test on Tuesday then I'm done for this month. Feeling sad. But will be ok. Xx

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PeanuttyButter · 20/02/2021 21:14

@MgW1 I’m just so happy that this forum is here and I can say what’s on my mind without being judged or feeling like a crazy lady. It’s also nice that I can feel happy for others who get their BFP on here. In real life it seems to hurt more when people close to me announce, everyone is pregnant at the moment it seems haha

MgW1 · 20/02/2021 20:48

@PeanuttyButter
Deffo dont stress you will end up like me 🤣 get using opks and have a few consecutive days dtd on the run up to ovulation and odd few occasions before fertile week to get rid of dead sperm and you will crack it. Its one of those strange things as you never know when it will happen. My friend took 13 months with her first and first month of trying with her second!! Because it took so long first time they started trying early and only have a 19 month age gap between the 2!! Good luck as it could be your lucky month 🤞🏻🤞🏻 xxx