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Conception

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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Newbie looking for some support

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Peachycream · 27/05/2021 20:44

Hi ladies,

I’ve been lurking for a few days, just seeing what the deal is, trying to work out some of the terminology used, mostly going to post but then getting scared and carry on lurking haha.

I don’t really have anyone I can talk about the TTC journey with in my real life as we aren’t telling anyone as it stands so I’m hoping maybe I can make a few friends here that I can obsess and stress out with 🤣

I’m currently CD 7 in my first cycle so tracking with OPKs every day right now so that I can get a clearer picture of my cycle each month.

I’m 30 and this will be our 1st,

If anyone has any advice/is in a similar position to me or just wants a natter I’d love to hear from you 😊

Xx

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HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 13:42

We’re going to be a ball of stress every month. I’d hate anyone to find my search history 😂🥴

I will, I’m going to treat myself to something nice that I can’t have right now if AF shows.. soft cheese, Parma ham.. red wine 🤤

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 13:35

@ConfusedNewbie21 AF is Aunt Flo

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 13:34

@HRP1990 that’s what I was trying to do and I just ended up in a ball of stress, because once I’ve found something that says what I want it to, I then need to find something else that confirms that 😂 all I found was that not only is every person different every cycle can be different too, I mean come on, wtf is that? 😂😂

Don’t get stuck in that loop! 😂 use the money you’d spend on tests to by an expensive bottle for if AF turns up.

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ConfusedNewbie21 · 06/06/2021 13:27

What does AF stand for ?

This is very expensive business! Must have spent so much in the past month on damn testsEnvy

HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 13:25

They also sell them in Superdrug @ConfusedNewbie21

@Peachycream I often search for the answer I want and won’t give up until I’m satisfied 😂

I know, it’s so tempting! I think even if I tested negative at 6DPO I’d be thinking.. well maybe I implanted late and keep going until AF arrived 😂 I think it’s going to get expensive..

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 13:18

You can get them online @ConfusedNewbie21 it’s like £6 for a box of 2.

@HRP1990 it makes it worse that everyone is different somehow though, or is that just me? I like to have clear answers and there just aren’t any!

😂 it’s so much easier said than done though right? Especially when some people get a result super early!

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HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 13:11

It is frustrating @Peachycream! Before I did some proper research I thought I’d ovulate 14 days before AF as that was average. But everyone is different.

I’ve seen people get BFP at 6DPO which is tempting lol but I’m going to hold out as long as possible if I can!

ConfusedNewbie21 · 06/06/2021 13:07

I couldn't get my hands on a FRER test so had to buy the sainsburys ones which I absolutely hate! Gave me a line within the window but very thin Sad

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 12:54

@HRP1990 I think that’s what the problem is, everything you read is that based on an average, but everyone is different and that’s what making it so effing frustrating!

I’m not really sure to be honest, my app is telling me to test the day before AF, my plan is to just go with it and see what happens. What about you, do you plan to test early?

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HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 12:48

@Peachycream 😂 never rely on Dr Google! I think there’s so much info and forums out there, it’s probably different for everyone! Exciting! My app is predicting AF for the15th so I’ll wait as long as I can before I test lol. Will you wait for AF or test earlier?

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 12:45

@HRP1990 I was on the verge of a mental break trying to work it all out and with OH working away it made it even worse 😂 I drove myself insane trying to figure it out and everything you read seems to tell you something different. I have learnt a valuable lesson, don’t google! 😂

Oh we’re pretty close, we’ll be testing around the same sort of time! That’s exciting xx

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HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 12:41

I’m glad @Peachycream! I thought you were a little stressed trying to calculate the ovulation times etc! Once you get passed Ov there’s nothing more you can do but wait.

I’m good thank you @ConfusedNewbie21 I’m 4DPO and it’s going really slow lol I’m not expecting any symptoms until at least 6 I don’t think?

How are you, have you done another test?

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 12:39

What happened with your test @ConfusedNewbie21 did you go and get one in the end? X

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ConfusedNewbie21 · 06/06/2021 12:35

Happy Sunday to you too! @Peachycream so glad to hear you're in a good place. @HRP1990 how are you doing, where are you at? X

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Peachycream · 06/06/2021 11:58

Hiya love :) I am now 1DPO, which is nice to be honest, I feel super relaxed about it rather than all stressed out like I was a couple of days ago. What about you lovely? Where are you, how you feeling? X

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HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 09:21

Everyone*

HRP1990 · 06/06/2021 09:21

Happy Sunday ladies! How’s everything feeling? Where are you all in your cycles now x

ConfusedNewbie21 · 05/06/2021 12:42

Thank you, it's so hard not having a proper cycle so not knowing when the right time is! I hope you all have a great day in the sun xx

HRP1990 · 05/06/2021 12:26

“First Response Early Result” it’s in a pink box! They pick up pregnancy 6 days before your period I believe

ConfusedNewbie21 · 05/06/2021 12:23

@HRP1990

I have heard of implantation bleeding, however I’m sure that would have occurred before you got your positive? Try one of the FRER’s they are supposed to be the best from what I’ve read on here 🤞🏻
Sorry what's an FRER? Also no bleeding yet Halo
HRP1990 · 05/06/2021 11:13

I have heard of implantation bleeding, however I’m sure that would have occurred before you got your positive? Try one of the FRER’s they are supposed to be the best from what I’ve read on here 🤞🏻

ConfusedNewbie21 · 05/06/2021 11:08

I'll pop and get a first response today

ConfusedNewbie21 · 05/06/2021 10:55

Hi all, had such a restless sleep last night thinking over all the possibilities. Once again this morning the lines are even fainter. Could be because it's far too early or it may be chemical. I have also got some period - like pains but slightly different to period. This waiting game is so hard Sad

EllieAdam · 05/06/2021 10:20

Ovulation usually occurs within 24-36 hours after peak. The app automatically takes the day following peak as your ovulation day. Actually, ovulation could happen before and after peak and even after the predicted ovulation day, thus it is recommended baby dancing during the fertile window (six days as predicted by the app)/ most fertil window (the day before peak, peak day and the day after peak). Targeting only on one day would not be the best. Trying those days is likely to enhance the chance of conception. Baby dust to you!

KayL1988 · 04/06/2021 21:20

Sorry to hear about that @ConfusedNewbie21 - sending you lots of love, glad you feel comfortable here.

Waiting and not knowing is the worst feeling ever!!

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