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@lisamxxx I use flo and find it accurate says I’m due to ovulate at the weekend and my ovulation tests also suggest that. I think it’s as good as the info you put in. Takes a while to build the data up. I also use fertility friend which is good if your tracking temp.

@Kty09 looks like might be tomorrow for your ovulation or Saturday depends on if you say it’s peak peak. I would test again this evening as it’s best to do twice a day when you think you hit your peak.

@Genevive123 I had that last cycle my first I was super confused. Maybe because I had actually started paying attention to my body I noticed it. However it is perfectly normal it’s just old blood clearing out.

@taytay2020 I have a great stash from Amazon I just can’t have them in the house WFH means I have to much temptation so they are best out of sight.

Hi @lisamxxx! AF started on Tuesday for me too, so it looks like we'll have similar dates this month. I use flo as well, but because I used it to track bleeds while I was on the mini pill (which were very random!) flo doesn't really have a clue about my natural cycle. I'm hoping it'll become better calibrated as time goes on.

@timetobeamummy I'm the opposite! I didn't want to have to go into a shop specially to buy a test (we're doing click and collect these days) so I instead I bought a stash ahead of time so I'm prepared lol. I've got cheap ones for impatient testing and a couple of CB digitals which I'm absolutely not using unless it's to confirm a bfp!

@genevive123 Brown discharge after a period can be normal, so don't worry. It'll most likely just be a remnant from your period. Keep a note of it if you're worried, then if you do spot other symptoms you will have more info to go on. (Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional! But there's a good article about 'is brown discharge normal?' on bodyform.co.uk which explains this quite well.)

Ahh so this is today?! I’m hoping this isn’t my peak peak - I’m not due to ovulate until the weekend and DH is away! I’m confused now 😂 I’m only on CD9?!

Hi @lisamxxx
Lovely to have you join us 😊
I’m really sorry to hear about your mc and glad you feel ready to try again 😊
I use Flo and I find it very accurate. I was inputting my info for over a year before using it for TTC because I wanted to know when AF was due! It’s different for everyone though and some people’s Flo apps are waaaaaay off!
Taking it easy sounds good, got to do whatever is right for you.
I think not having any tests in the house sounds a good idea @Timetobeamummy !

Hi ladies, hope you don't mind me jumping in but I have just started ttc last cycle so would be really good talking to others in the same boat as me. I'm 24 and me and my partner have just decided to try again after having a miscarriage at 11 weeks at the end of 2019. I never tracked ovulation last cycle as we have decided to take the laidback approach for a bit and just wait and see what happens but I did use the Flo app however I know this isn't the most accurate so never paid too much attention to it. I was constantly symptom spotting in the 2ww but only had sore boobs which I usually get on the run up to my af anyways. The problem I have is that my partner works nighshift 4 nights a week so we don't have much chance to do it but trying to do it at least twice a week. Just got my af on Tuesday so was a bit gutted but I had a feeling it wouldn't happen the first month. Fingers crossed for those positive tests soon!! 🤞🏻 xx

@Kty09 I have a similar effect if I take folic acid on an empty stomach oddly.

@Genevive123 we are still on track to Ovulate at the weekend I’m at 49% today 🤞🏻

I’ve ensured I have no tests ahead of TWW OH took them out the house to avoid any temptation during the two weeks 🙈

@Genevive123 so exciting!! I know what you mean, I read a statistic the other day saying 30% of couples trying will get pregnant each month and I think that is quite low really isn’t it. I also keep remembering they say it usually will happen within 6 months 🤞🏼 Once you get that BFP you will probably think the TTC period went really quickly but it doesn’t feel like it at the time! I’m dreading that TWW 🙈 and promised myself I won’t test until late because it’s not a good feeling is it 😩

@Neom87 ah yes I remember you saying! It’s a bit confusing when it’s only your first cycle of normality isn’t it. That would be bang on wouldn’t it! It’ll be interesting to see if mine is at the weekend too.
@Genevive123 I know I feel so happy 😀 I was getting a bit worried it wasn’t rising but think those other OPKS were a bit crap! Ah yeah I have heard that, the supplements I take are supermarket version of the pregnacare and they include folic acid plus a few other vitamins including vitamin D! I took one on an empty stomach the other day and projectile threw up 2 mins later 😂 won’t be doing that again!

@kty09..Well the app wasn't giving me any predictions as I hadn't logged a proper period since finishing the pill in January, so it didn't have anything to go off. I had like 6 days of wierd brown spotting like at the beginning of your period when it's old blood, but then it just stayed like that so I logged as spotting rather than a period. Today I have changed it to be a period and it predicted ovulation tomorrow! So it looks spot on!!

@Neom87 crazy how fast it jumps up! Was today the day your app said was OD too?

@kty09 I was exactly the same as you with the ops, yesterday got 35% and 49%, this morning 166% could not believe ny eyes! At least I know somethings going on in there now!

@Farmer123 I was the same last month, I do think it’s good to kind of get to know your body for the first couple of months! It’s amazing what you find out when you start trying 😂
All good, on second proper cycle since contraception and due to ovulate around the weekend 🤞🏼 Then it’ll be the torturous waiting game! I find this couple of weeks much easier than the next 2! X

@Kty09 I’m 13DPO today. Guess you don’t know for sure until AF is due but as it’s our first cycle of TTC I’m not expecting it just yet. It is so, so hard! Bloody pregnancy sticks just call to me 😂
How are you getting on? X

@Farmer123 how many DPO are you? There is still chance! My friend only got her positive on the day her AF was due 🤞🏼
I’m not taking a test until I’m late now!! It’s hard! X

So, I’ve done exactly what I said I wouldn’t and tested 🙈
BFN and AF due Friday so I guess I’m out for this round. Never mind, only first try so not too disheartened 😊

So glad I bought those femometer LH strips @Genevive123 look at the difference! I feel soo relieved 😅

@Catmumsoph92 it’s the ultimate temptation isn’t it 😂🙈
AF is due Friday so I’m holding out until then. Only our first cycle so I know it’s very unlikely but I’m trying to be positive until then!

How is everyone doing?

@Timetobeamummy @taytay2020 @Farmer123 it really is torture! I am 7dpo today and tested this morning - couldn't help myself! Obviously it was negative! In terms of symptoms, I am suffering some lower back pain today and a few twinges! No other symptoms though. How are you all doing?

@Neom87 🎉🎉 time to get busy!

Oh my god, finally got my first peak, its saying 166%! This stuffs finally getting real, but also very scary!

@Kty09 Thanks for the best wishes and the advice. Will check just before we BD tonight then hoping the other 'evidence' has cleared by then

@Annwen ah that’s great! Baby dust to you!! 🥰
I did think this last month too - I guess you would get a better idea checking after you haven’t BD for a good few hours?!