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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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Another TWW thread!

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madeinthe80z · 03/03/2021 13:15

Anyone want to join me in being thoroughly distracted for the next 2 weeks?!

I am on CD19. I have a 28 day cycle and no idea when I ovulated but had EWCM really early this cycle (CD11-14).
AF due on the 13th.

We have been taking the 'relaxed approach' for the past 3-4 months. If it doesn't happen this month, going to take a break next cycle to avoid a Christmas baby (anyone else thinking of this?!) and then get properly tracking with OPKs, maybe temping etc.

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Bellesjp · 10/04/2021 15:50

@madeinthe80z yeah that is true! And one day earlier we can try again I suppose 😂

Yes onwards and upwards, got to stay positive 💕

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madeinthe80z · 10/04/2021 15:41

Booo @Bellesjp sorry....one positive though you can have that little tipple tonight...

Onwards and upwards ladies!

I used to temp as well and got into a really good rhythm with it but yep, it is a pretty exact science and can be affected so easily!

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Bellesjp · 10/04/2021 13:28

@Kayleaaa thanks for the info, I will see how I get on with it!

AF here for me today, a day early..

Kayleaaa · 10/04/2021 11:28

@bellesjp I use one but I'd take the readings with a grain of salt because it really can fluctuate!
Even changing duvets or temp of the house (sunny mornings) would give me completely different readings, especially if DH was cuddling!
Worth the investment for an additional check but it does take months to fully get an understanding of what your norm is x

Bellesjp · 09/04/2021 20:23

I’ve just ordered a thermometer so I can track bbt next month, does anyone use one on here?

AAR25 · 09/04/2021 13:34

@Bellesjp think I will do the same with cheapies next month too.

Fingers crossed next cycle will be lucky!

Bellesjp · 09/04/2021 12:17

Oh no 😞 I’ve got a load of cheapies that came with my opks so I don’t feel like I’m wasting money when I test!

My boobs are so sore today but also had a few cramps this morn so af could be on the way!

AAR25 · 09/04/2021 11:07

Same here although I don't know why I bothered wasting a test again. Just want AF to hurry up now so we can get going for next month. Will make sure to get some ovulation strips this month

Bellesjp · 09/04/2021 10:31

Another bfn! How are you guys today?

Bellesjp · 08/04/2021 20:32

I’m not due until Sunday so can’t even have a prosecco 😂 I’ve not got any symptoms either way so trying to stay hopeful but doesn’t feel like our month

AAR25 · 08/04/2021 16:06

@madeinthe80z so grim when you're not expecting it! It would make this months cycle only 24 days if she arrives tomorrow which is a bit worrying I think?? Usually between 26/28 days

Yes- Prosecco always! (Apart from when BFP)

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madeinthe80z · 08/04/2021 15:45

@AAR25 that happened to me last month. Was due AF on Saturday and woke at 1am on the Thursday and hello! So frustrating!

Hope everyone is staying positive. Let's all have a prosecco or two this weekend then onwards and upwards!

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AAR25 · 08/04/2021 15:29

@madeinthe80z I can feel it coming but 4 days early! Happy weekend to me

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madeinthe80z · 08/04/2021 14:48

Same!! Just waiting for AF to arrive tomorrow now. Bring on next month....

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Bellesjp · 08/04/2021 10:07

Bfn over here too!

AAR25 · 08/04/2021 09:25

Any happy news this morning Ladies?

BFN here

AAR25 · 07/04/2021 16:30

Well DP just got home, I showed him and he said I'm going mad so that's that Grin

AAR25 · 07/04/2021 13:48

@Bellesjp have tried to get a photo but it doesn't pick it up. It's way too faint to tell. Think I've most likely got line eyes

Bellesjp · 07/04/2021 13:32

Have you got a pic @AAR25? A line is a line! Is there any colour to it?

AAR25 · 07/04/2021 12:15

@madeinthe80z that's true, I hadn't thought about it like that and I suppose with it being our first cycle I don't really have any idea about my luteal phase etc. I will get some ovulation strips for next cycle.

Now I don't know if I'm just going bananas but I was convinced I could see the faintest ever line yesterday. So was hoping it would be there again today and a bit darker. I'm pretty sure it's there again but still super faint. I've put a dot on the back of today's and if I look at them together I can tell which one is today's. Am I going mad? Has anyone ever had the squintiest squintiest line two days in a row?

Bellesjp · 07/04/2021 11:16

I’m bfn too 😩 11dpo today as well, I only used Femometer cheapies, will carry on with them for a few more days, due af on Sunday

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madeinthe80z · 07/04/2021 11:13

@AAR25 not necessarily, I think people think FRERs are magic but won't always work super early for everyone. Certainly not for me as I only have a 10 day luteal phase, if I tested 5 days before AF due, I would only be 4DPO so wouldn't see a darn thing!

I'm only using one step cheapies, I have promised myself that this month, particularly as we only DTD 2/3 days before ov, I'm only going to use a FRER if something shows up on a cheapie! Hopefully save it for next month when we have agreed to 'properly' try!!

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AAR25 · 07/04/2021 11:05

@madeinthe80z fingers crossed for you.

I think I'm 9 dpo but could be further. AF is due Monday so we'll see!

Which tests are you using? I've used FRER so would expect to see a line by now if it was going to be positive, right?

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madeinthe80z · 07/04/2021 10:43

@AAR25 I am 8 or 9 DPO today but AF is due tomorrow/Fri as I only have a 10 day luteal phase so time will tell I guess!

How about you?

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AAR25 · 07/04/2021 10:13

@madeinthe80z I tested this morning too. BFN again.

How many DPO are you? Fingers crossed it's just too early for you yet