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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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🧙Witch day did I ovulate?!🧙

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Peachycream · 16/06/2021 21:15

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@glasspaw - I wasn’t sure if you’d want to come over to our new thread lovely but I thought I’d tag you just incase

I’ve tried to remember everyone! If you notice someone I’ve missed tag them in

Group of 30 somethings TTC baby number 1!
New recruits welcome, nothing is off limits! Trust me 😂

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 19:52

@whatwonder yeah I know right?! The thing that I worry about is him thinking he’s just a sperm donor. So while DTD has a purpose now I don’t want him to start thinking that’s the only reason it’s happening, but I think every other day would be draining! Especially as we don’t do that normally.

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CocoLady · 29/06/2021 19:50

Aunt flow decided to show up today ! Was a relief tbh as can get cracking onto next month ! Congrats anyone u had BFP!
Does anyone know what day you should start testing ovulation from the first day of your period is it day 8 , someone said day 10 my app says 11! So confused 🤔

whatwonder · 29/06/2021 19:43

@Peachycream I have been wondering the same thing! I’ve read in other threads about “performance anxiety” within the fertile window and how it puts pressure to DTD on specific days so it’s better to just DTD every other day throughout the month. But surely that would be even more draining?!

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 19:16

@HRP1990 no, I mean the last season of Kardashians 😂 I have no shame when it comes to the Kardashians.

How is the house christening coming along? Is it a room per day kind of situation or did you get the keys and go like rabbits? 😂

I often wonder to myself what a woman from the Regency era or Victorians would think of all of this chat that goes on around TTC, I mean they were very conservative, a kiss without being married would be considered a scandal.

Would they think, finally! Women have arrived after all of the work we did just to get the vote!

Or what they be like……oh my good gracious, we’ve created a monster! 😂

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Aries491 · 29/06/2021 18:55

Just made me laugh as I was like we are the same person there lol! @HRP1990 I tried a small class before it's very....one eyeish as my mum would say. Not sure if I could do it everyday might have to add it into my homemade juices.

I said I was gonna relax this time round now look buying grapefruit juice haha! Leaving the opks mind just gonna BD every 2-3 days throughout I reckon try and catch the pesky egg xx

HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 18:54

No all joking aside @Peachycream it does become abit much during the fertile window! I’ve wondered the same

HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 18:53

We’ve just bought a new house, so christening all rooms at the moment 😜

HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 18:50

I might have to try the evening primrose oil next month as I’ve already added BBT and grapefruit juice into this months cycle haha @Foodster

Well explained, thanks @Peachycream!Yeah I get that, it’s so overwhelming. I feel less so now I have a month under my belt.

By “tv” do you mean love island 😂🥴

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 18:36

Why thank you @Foodster 🥰

Can I ask, and feel free to not answer 😂

What does everyone do to keep the romance alive, shall we say?

I guess I’m just wondering if at some point in TTC it must become a bit of a chore for everyone involved, so do you do anything to keep the spark there rather than just an obligatory quickie haha

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Foodster · 29/06/2021 18:17

@HRP1990

I don't know if it was the grapefruit juice or the evening primrose oil, but I had 5 days of EWCM instead of 2

@Peachycream explained it quite well

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 18:10

@HRP1990 yeah it is good as it’s keeping me occupied, I’ve just been feeling a bit overwhelmed, as you know, so when I do have a minute I’m just sitting zoning out watching the tv 😂

😂😂😂😂 go you!

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 18:07

@HRP1990 wanna know how it works? I can tell you 😂

So grapefruit juice blocks an enzyme (which I already mentioned) but that enzyme also breaks down estrogen, and estrogen is what gives you EWCM and as grapefruit juice blocks the enzyme it means it can’t break down the estrogen so levels remain high which gives you EWCM for longer

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HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 18:06

@Peachycream I know, I feel like you’re the voice of reason! With your research and facts 🕵🏻 busy is good though right? Less time to faff about with apps and OPK’s!

I know, I was outraged! I basically had to jump on him and he just take it 😂 sorry, TMI

@Foodster does evening primrose oil help with EWCM? I’m sure I read this earlier

Foodster · 29/06/2021 18:02

@Eli707

Yes, I drank grapefruit juice and took evening primrose oil last cycle.

Forgot to mention, I also used preseed 😂😂😂 Mad woman

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 17:55

@HRP1990 no problem, just want everyone to be safe and while some of the old wives tales may have some truth in part and may help, some can do damage 🥰

Everything is keeping me busy at the moment haha I can’t say I’m a huge fan! I’ve had some bad migraines over the last 2/3 days so I’ve not been spending too much time on my phone just popping in and out.

How are you? I saw your peak was this morning? Sorry your BF is unwell though, how dare he get ill during fertile week 😂

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HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 17:50

Thanks @Aries491 🥰 glad you’re all good! 😂 that’s so funny! Carting bags of grapefruit juice back from the corner shop.

@Peachycream thanks for letting us know, I did read into it but I’ll double, triple check to be sure. There’s nothing else I’m taking minus the Pregnacare vitamins. How are you anyway, work keeping you busy?

@Eli707 yes I think it was @Foodster that took both! I’m sure I can manage a glass a day 😷 I haven’t used any of those but there was a few ladies discussing it in this/another thread.. it’s suppose to mimic CM I think!

Eli707 · 29/06/2021 17:41

@HRP1990 I was tempted by that but not sure I could stand the taste. Was googling evening primrose oil instead - I think it was @Foodster who'd had success with those?

Is anyone using Pre-Seed or Conceive Plus lubricant? Was looking this morning but not used anything like that before - any advice/recommendations?

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Peachycream · 29/06/2021 17:38

With the grapefruit juice, can I just say to all be careful with it.

You need to check for interactions with other things you are taking as grapefruit juice blocks the enzyme used to break down medications, which means you get a higher dose of it in your blood stream, which isn’t great.

Loads of stuff tells you to avoid grapefruit in the information leaflet, so just be mindful for anyone who’s trying it xxx

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Aries491 · 29/06/2021 17:36

Yay for your peak @HRP1990 :) it only takes one time so I'm sure you'll be okay. Sending baby dust!!

Omg I have just got back from the shop with grapefruit juice 🤣🤣 could only find pink grapefruit mind :)

I am good thanks though how are you and how is everyone else? 😊

HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 17:11

Evening ladies, how is everyone!?❤️

I got my peak this morning a few days earlier than predicted! Boyfriend is ill so haven’t DTD as much as I would have liked but I think we should be okay. I’m going to carry on temping just to confirm the ovulation - hopefully I see a rise.

I bought grapefruit juice today to see if that has any impact 😂 I can’t remember who posted but I was influenced!

Eli707 · 29/06/2021 15:10

Same here @80sPadme - had managed to lose nearly 2 stone pre-lockdowns and managed to put it all back on. I'm trying to do classes at the gym everyday but work is so manic I have to keep cancelling. I worry that my weight is causing an issue with TTC

80sPadme · 29/06/2021 10:16

Congratulations on all the BFP's in the group! What amazing and happy news.
Awwww you all have little squiggles growing in your tummies now.

I think I am going to be here for a wee bit, while I get my hormones sorted and work out why my body isn't ovulating. Hopefully it is something I can sort with dietary changes etc.
I'm starting a diet plan this week to lose some weight as I put on 2 stone in lockdown and to balance my blood sugars, hormones and thyroid.
Keeping everything crossed for those in the TWW! Hopefully you will be growing little ones soon too.

HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 10:00

0.6 is your highest @SkeletonSkins so don’t feel fed up! 🙌 this is the earliest you’ve potentially ovulated so stay optimistic! Looks like yours rises gradually - there’s definitely a name for that.

Mine comes out of nowhere and drops quickly. I got a peak this morning but by this evening it’ll be low again

SkeletonSkins · 29/06/2021 09:55

Thanks @HRP1990, I’ve attached my pics, I feel like it is rising but just taking it’s sweet time!!

🧙Witch day did I ovulate?!🧙
🧙Witch day did I ovulate?!🧙
HRP1990 · 29/06/2021 09:37

Sorry to hear that @SkeletonSkins! The EWCM was a good sign though, don’t lose hope ❤️