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Would I take this as ovulation?🤞

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Skl2021 · 08/03/2021 10:16

Would you say the 3rd test down was my peak? Seems to be getting lighter top one was today. These were alot brighter irl. The picture of one on its own was the third test down before it dryed. How many more days should I DTD? And when would I class 1dpo? Thanks 😁

Would I take this as ovulation?🤞
Would I take this as ovulation?🤞
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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 19:50

@Skl2021 Yeah it's crazy! I hope it's not 10 months either 🤞🏻 have you been trying since Jan??
Haha yes it did help with that!! I went for a private scan thinking I was around 6/7 weeks and then I turned out to be 10 weeks 😲 so I had to quickly call to rearrange midwife booking appointment and 12 week scan etc.. and we were on our way to Cornwall too that day straight after the early scan 😂
Then I was a few days ahead again when I had my 12 week scan so turned out to be nearly 13!
Well, looking back now, my implantation bleeding was pretty obvious as I remember thinking it was a dark colour and barely any of it but because it was my first cycle after stopping the pill, I just put it down to my body readjusting etc.. I think I'd definitely know this time as I have fairly heavy periods since stopping the pill again xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 19:23

@Confused678866 yes it's weird how there's no pattern just literally luck of the draw 🤣🤦 no matter what we try. I hope it's not 10 months again or longer that was a killer 😤😩 yes very late it was right aswell as I did opks and knew when I ovulated etc even took basal temperature back then 😂🙈 I think I would prefer finding out when you did that like two months down without stressing! And not long to wait until first scan 🎉 how would u tell the difference this time between period and implantation?! As u don't test xx

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 19:12

@Skl2021 That would be so good!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻
That's crazy isn't it.. first one 10 months and second one a month! Mine was only a month too so I think it's come as a bit of a shock that it's taking longer this time.
Oh wow that is late! Just goes to show though doesn't it. I can't really say with mine because of mistaking the implantation bleeding for a period 😂 by the time I tested I think I was actually about 7/8 weeks pregnant! Xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 18:50

@Confused678866 would be good if we got pregnant same month or close so we could do the journey together 🤞 well my first took ten months 😱 and I tried everything I was obsessed and every month it got harder thought it would never happen. Second took one month think we even only DTD once I can pinpoint the exact day 🤣🤦 thought it would take forever because of my first but nope that was a shock 🤣 OH thought we would have months of trying 🙊 if only it was that easy! I looked back at I didn't get a positive on a frer with my first until 17dpo?! Like wow that's late x

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 17:14

@Skl2021 Haha yeah that's nice though, at least the pressures off you!
Yeah I hope it happens for us both soon 🤞🏻
Remind me again how long it took for both of yours? Xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 15:48

@Confused678866 ohh were well passt that point think it's been that long that family think we're done so will be more of shock if we do have another 🤣 I still can't get my head around this month after month it's crazy. I don't want to head for another year of trying 🤔🤦 I also don't want a late summer baby so would have to stop trying soon 🤪 xx

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 15:41

@Skl2021 Haha yes it was a completely different time before kids!!
No, we haven't told anyone. People know that we want another one and with my little one just turning 2, we're getting the 'time for another' comments!
Oh have you? Well hopefully you don't get that at 11DPO this month! 🤞🏻 xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 13:39

@Confused678866 oh yes I remember the times before kids 🤣 got nothing else to do so that's all you do!! Have u told anyone your trying again? I haven't told anyone so only have this site u and oh to talk to and he doesn't understand half of it 🤣 the last two months I have started spotting on 11dpo at nearly exactly the same time at night so don't know if there's any point in testing before that point Now. If I can do it 🤣🙈Xx

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 13:10

@Skl2021 Haha yes exactly 😂😂 One of my friends doesn't have any kids and doesn't want them either... she couldn't believe that I'd stopped having sex so many months into my last pregnancy... she was gobsmacked but that's because she's always at it! 🤣
Yes that's true.. I don't think I had any actually. I had really really sore boobs but that was a little later and that's what made me test! But other than that, I don't think I had any. I'm sure I'll soon find out either way 🤞🏻 xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 12:37

@Confused678866 yes all these spring chickens going like rabbits then there is with kids like noo thankyou I'd rather sleep 🙊✔️ we have our priorities right 😁 ohh the wait would kill me when you so close!! I never had symptoms with any of mine so was a big shock maybe that's good!! Think positive it's not over yet!! Xx

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 12:11

@Skl2021 Haha I know 😂😂 I'm the exact same!! I think it's definitely different if you have kids though because you just don't get time and you're more tired!!
Haha yeah I always stock up on them, quick Amazon order after I've used the stash 😂
I just can't bear the BFN's anymore so I just wait instead now to see. Haha yeah the app thing threw me actually because last month they were all so different 🤷🏼‍♀️🤔
I think I just don't feel any different really do I'm convinced AF will show! Xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 11:45

@Confused678866 absolutely the same!! Like who does this for fun?! 🤣 Your meant to be all amazing around ovulation at up for it and it's the opposite for me!! 🤦 Like come on body don't let me down now your meant to play the game with me 👀😤 give me something?!! Oh my you have frer in the house 😱 dam that's some control and yours apps have aligned were so close to d day!! I'm excited for you! Xx

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 09:38

@Skl2021 Haha you're so similar to me 😂 you just want it over and done with don't you because it's just not the same when you know you're trying for a baby 😂
Haha I'm not optimistic if I'm honest but I think that's because I just haven't paid much attention to anything really!
I think I've got 2 FRER's left at home? I'm not testing early though.. I'm going to wait as I find it easier if AF comes rather than getting BFN's.
My apps seem to have all lined up now too / they're all telling me AF is due either 3rd or 4th May xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 09:23

@Confused678866 haha I did it last night u will be pleased to hear 😂😂 such a chore 🙈 this cycle is the opposite to the last 3 I'm well on the layed back approach maybe too much. 🤣🙊 Oh my I'm more excited than you I want you to test!! 🤞 It could be a good sign. I think I only have 2 cheapie tests left in the house so I won't be testing early 🤦 x

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 09:08

@Skl2021 Haha well just get going with DTD then 🤪 haha well they do say you can have cold symptoms as your immunity lowers after conception but I reckon I'm not that lucky and I've just got a cold 😂 xx

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Skl2021 · 29/04/2021 07:52

@Confused678866 could be any day with me and these cycles 👀🙈 oh noo that's not what u need! Could it be a symptom 😂🤞 silver linings and all 🤦 xx

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Confused678866 · 29/04/2021 06:26

@Skl2021 Yeah I'd say maybe in the next few days then? Haha yes give yourself some time before it's go go go 😂
I've got the sorest throat ever and feel shitty 😫 xx

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Skl2021 · 28/04/2021 21:31

@Confused678866 hahah no they never complain 😂 I took another test and there all the same 🙈🤔 yesterday and today so who knows hopefully another few days off yet. I'm only cd 13 today anyway so I have plenty of time right?! That's what I keep telling myself 😂 just put it off a bit longer 🙊 xx

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Confused678866 · 28/04/2021 19:53

@Skl2021 Haha yeah we have had to try and plan it because it would be pointless me paying out 2 x nursery fees, no point going to work!
Hahaha shop is shut 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yeah I just don't have the energy these days and to be honest, neither does my OH.. don't hear him complaining when it's time though 😂 xx

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Skl2021 · 28/04/2021 19:20

@Confused678866 ohh u have got it all planned out 😂 that's a good set up u got going there! Omg don't say that DTD is to much hassle now 👀 my oh would think his Christmases have come at once 🤦 haha we are so alike as soon as I'm in the tww the shop is shut 🤣🙊🙈 my poor partner 😂 xxx

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Confused678866 · 28/04/2021 18:59

@Skl2021 Haha I know 🤦🏼‍♀️ it will only be short lived though hopefully as he qualifies for his 30 free hours when he's 3.. so next April that will be but he won't get those hours until the new term in September. I shouldn't actually pay 2 x the nursery fees as I'd be on maternity with new baby if I fall pregnant anytime soon.. then when new baby goes, my nursery bill would be a lot smaller for my little one so shouldn't be too bad. I actually worked it all out because I didn't want to be paying double 👀

It will probably just happen though really quickly and then you'll have to DTD like crazy 😂
Haha I would t worry too much though as you haven't had your surge yet.
Well we stopped DTD last week at the end of what I'm guessing was my fertile window.. couldn't be bothered to keep doing it 😂 xx

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Skl2021 · 28/04/2021 17:19

@Confused678866 haha you will be paying 2x nursery fees soon 😂🤦🤞 crossed!! Ridiculous amount of money yes think of all the things u could buy 🤪 I can't see it happening yet anyway cos I normally get a build up on opks before the big o! 🙈 IL say that now and then it will just appear out of no wear!! I was meant to DTD last night and I went to sleep 🤦 so I'm still only on 1 time this month not going very well when I usually do every other day... 🤔 How u doing xx

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Confused678866 · 28/04/2021 17:05

@Skl2021 Yeah I don't blame you to be honest.. I do have a good job and I'm still on a good wage after dropping my hours slightly but it's frustrating... the main reason I've stayed is so that when I've stopped having kids, I can hopefully go back to full time and get my decent wage back again. I'll feel like I've won the lottery when I no longer pay for nursery fees 😂
Ahh what would you like to do??
Yeah definitely take another later - I did start using 2 per day because I'd read about having a short surge so you could miss it so it's best to do a couple each day when nearing ovulation.
EWCM could start within the next couple of days though? Xx

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Skl2021 · 28/04/2021 16:05

@Confused678866 wow that's ridiculous isn't it. That's why I chose not to go back as nursery fees would be more than my wage so not worth it. Don't get me wrong were not wealthy but I would rather bring my children up than work for nothing. Such a shame its like that isn't it. I was thinking of doing uni and getting a 'career' but will need to wait until we've finished having kids. I did another opk today which is still the same 🤔🤦 my app is saying ovulation tomorrow which I guess it isnt. Don't know wether it's worth taking another later tonight? Did u ever start taking 2x a day when closer to ovulation? Not got the usually ewcm either 🙄 xx

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Confused678866 · 28/04/2021 10:00

@Skl2021 Yeah to be honest, if I could just have had babies really close together and be able to stop at home, I would probably have 3 but nursery fees are £600 a month for 3 days a week, mother in law has him for one day too.. I work 4 weekdays and partner works 5/6 days a week too. So I think one more and then we'd have to stop, mainly because of the cost really which is a shame, as it shouldn't be like that. His nursery fees are more than our mortgage currently which is just a joke. We're also in the process of moving too and taking on a more expensive house as we need the extra space.. so I'm hoping we'll be lucky enough to have one more and then I think we'd probably have to stop 😭😂 xx