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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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TTC bubba #1

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Genevive123 · 28/02/2021 21:37

Hi ladies

I'm 23 and my partner (27) and I are TTC baby #1!

It was our first month trying this month and AF is due 2nd/3rd of March, so far just BFN! My cycle is roughly 26/27 days! But didn't expect to get pregnant first cycle so I'm feeling ok 👌🏼

Anyone else TTC baby no 1 with a similar cycle? 🥰 xx

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Kty09 · 07/03/2021 10:40

@Genevive123 I know so similar! My ov is supppsed to be around next weekend which I’m glad about with OH sometimes working away. Hopefully it works out good timing 🤞🏼 I overthink things like that too, it’s all quite overwhelming sometimes isn’t it!

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Genevive123 · 07/03/2021 10:29

@whiteshark haha course you can! TTC #1 from a new relationship ☺️ ooh exciting ! Do you have to give it a few months for your cycle to regulate or can you begin trying straight away? I've never been on contraception! X

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whiteshark · 07/03/2021 09:40

Can I join ?

Took my last pill of the pack today.

I have 2DC from a previous relationship, am I still allowed in? 😂

How are you all getting on ? Xx

Annwen · 07/03/2021 09:20

Thanks @Kty09 Going for it - here's to a Happy Christmas to us all Smile xx

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Genevive123 · 06/03/2021 22:06

@HopingForBabyM2021 oooh I sooo hope we all do! I got a Tarot reading the other day haha have you ever looked into them?

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HopingForBabyM2021 · 06/03/2021 22:05

Aww thank you so much! Thank you for being so welcoming! Here's to us all having little Xmas miracles! ❤️❤️

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Genevive123 · 06/03/2021 20:47

@HopingForBabyM2021 hello lovely welcome !! So exciting !! You're not far behind us in the cycle !! We could all be having Christmas babies 🥰

@Kty09 our cycles are so similar haha we both finished today so I'm starting OPK's tomorrow too! How exciting lovely, I had a bit of a meltdown today freaking out about the birth of a baby that I'm not even pregnant with yet lol x

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Kty09 · 06/03/2021 19:55

Hey @HopingForBabyM2021 that’s great news sending baby dust your way lovely. I’m only on cycle 2 and I feel like every day drags waiting for something already 🤣 I’m going to start OPKs as of tomorrow I think - AF finished today, because last month I didn’t track straight away and I was unsure when I actually ovulated. Fingers crossed for you too 🤞🏼

HopingForBabyM2021 · 06/03/2021 19:07

Hi everyone! We have decided to try for baby No1! Started AF today - never have I wanted it to start and finish so badly! Ordered myself some OPKs for when AF ends. Honestly, I never knew TTC would be so complicated! Fingers crossed for everyone!

Kty09 · 06/03/2021 19:03

Me too @Genevive123 ! Let the fun commence 😂

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Genevive123 · 06/03/2021 16:19

@Kty09 thanks lovely! AF finished today so here comes the fun 😂😂😂

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Kty09 · 06/03/2021 11:18

Fingers crossed for you @Genevive123🤞🏼 @Annwen the few days leading up to ovulation are important too which is why you have a fertile window as sperm can live for up to 5 days inside so technically there should be some waiting when you do ovulate - probs good to cover all bases before during and after lol. X

Annwen · 06/03/2021 08:59

By my calculations I should be ovulating on Wednesday, but I'm a bit confused - when is it important to DTD, on the day itself, the day before or the day after? We usually make love most nights anyway, but just checking in case we somehow miss out on our first month of trying!

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Genevive123 · 04/03/2021 20:05

@taytay2020 yes don't blame you if I told my mum she would blab too I'd rather no one know there's not as much pressure then either !!

@Kty09 I'm so excited to fall pregnant I'm so hoping this month is our month with two cycles this month I'm just praying !!

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Kty09 · 04/03/2021 13:59

@taytay2020 @Genevive123 yeah I think its a bit of pressure and would feel like everyone was always wondering if it had happened yet but it’s good to have people to discuss it with, I would never ask anyone any questions if I knew anyone in a similar situation but I know I would always wonder ha!
Aw lovely 😊 hope it happens soon for you. Exciting times x

taytay2020 · 04/03/2021 11:02

@kty09 @genevive123 I haven't told family (my mum will blab to everyone so I won't be telling her anything for a while) but I have told three close friends, two of whom had babies within the last couple of years, so they're good sources of advice.

We're 32/34 and got married last year after 7 years together (and 13 years as friends) but we haven't seen anyone in person lately to get asked obnoxious questions! Silver linings...

Annwen · 04/03/2021 08:56

[quote taytay2020]@annwen It really does! Although I've been enjoying winding up my DH by changing terminology this year from 'pointless sex' to 'scary sex' 😀[/quote]
Showed DP that and he admitted that when he cums now the thought goes through his mind 'Could this be it?' - and I get the same thought at that moment! Scary and so exciting at the same time Shock Smile

Kty09 · 04/03/2021 07:22

@Genevive123 aw it’ll be a lovely surprise for everyone when you do tell them! Think that’s one of the most exciting things that goes through my head haha!

Fab exciting times 😃 I always think about the dates and things too lol, conceiving this month would be due right around Xmas - crazy.
Yes I downloaded the app so going to track using that. The only thing that worries me a bit is that OH sometimes gets called away for work so if I get peak and that happens I’ll think the month is a right off but it’ll be good to just find out my ovulation anyway I guess.
X

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Genevive123 · 04/03/2021 06:54

@Kty09 definitely! I haven't told any family or friends either ! Me and OH have been together 5 years now so some people have been saying "aw must be your turn soon" which adds so much pressure lol

Ooh great! Yeah all good thanks, 3 days into my cycle now so only 2 left of AF! Then time to get BD'ing! To be honest I'm hoping it's not this cycle but next cycle as it's around my birthday I ovulate and estimate due date would be 3rd of January which is my nans birthday!!

Are you ready to get tracking ovulation this month?

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Kty09 · 03/03/2021 17:29

@Genevive123 I know me too! It’s good having people to talk to about it that are in a similar situation, and I haven’t told any family or friends.
Yes it did indeed..fresh start as of today!
How are you doing?

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Genevive123 · 03/03/2021 17:19

@taytay2020 @Kty09 yes we're super close cycle wise which is great fun! I always wish there were proper group chats for Mumsnet haha I struggle to keep up with it all sometimes!!

@Kty09 did AF start?

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Kty09 · 03/03/2021 11:37

@taytay2020 @Genevive123 were all very similar cycles! I think AF just started for me but I am quite glad because I can now see how long my cycles are (26 days this month)! I will begin to track for O earlier this month I think. X

taytay2020 · 03/03/2021 09:23

@annwen It really does! Although I've been enjoying winding up my DH by changing terminology this year from 'pointless sex' to 'scary sex' 😀

Annwen · 03/03/2021 08:56

Hi @taytay2020 - thanks for asking. I'm only on CD 6, so nothing to report yet. Just enjoying the whole thing though. This is the first month I've ever tried and making love for a baby just feels so special Smile Smile All the best to you as well. XXX

taytay2020 · 03/03/2021 08:49

@genevive123 I'm on CD27. Too early to know how regular I'll be going forward, but from quite obvious CM I reckon I ovulated on CD14, so I'm expecting AF tomorrow (and I'll be SO pleased with myself if I'm right!).

So I'm right behind you! Hopefully!