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

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Peachycream · 05/07/2021 07:57

Thanks @SkeletonSkins & @KayL1988 I’m 30, much to my dismay 😂

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KayL1988 · 05/07/2021 07:48

Like skeleton said you are welcome here indefinitely @Peachycream Xxx

SkeletonSkins · 05/07/2021 07:41

@Peachycream you can be here as long as you want or need to, whatever you decide 💕 how old are you if you don’t mind me asking?

@Emmaldo14 I’m not totally sure how many times it would try, most cycles I’ve had a couple of attempts then managed, and I’ve had one cycle that I think was anovulatory. The luteal phase stays around the same length so it would just mean ny cycle gets longer and longer depending on when I ovulate. I’m on CD 28 today and haven’t ovulated yet!

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Peachycream · 05/07/2021 06:47

@Eli707 can you tell me what to do please? 😂

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Eli707 · 05/07/2021 06:46

Sending hugs @Peachycream - sounds like you're in a tough situation and I hope you make the decision that's right for you xx

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Peachycream · 05/07/2021 06:03

@SkeletonSkins & @HRP1990 you are of course, 100% right, and in my head, I know this but I’m a person lead by my heart, unfortunately, and that says to tough it out.

@KayL1988 thank you 😊

I know that it’s not a good situation to be in and most of the time I’ve learnt to just get on with it.
I just don’t feel like me anymore, I’m not even sure who me is now.

But you are all right and it’s not the best environment for TTC and probably not for me either. I already know there’s no room for communication on the subject and to try and not get anything out of that will just make me feel worse.

Yeah it’s not the greatest @Emmaldo14 🤷‍♀️

I probably shouldn’t be on here anymore

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80sPadme · 05/07/2021 00:07

[quote SkeletonSkins]@80sPadme great news about your test results. What sort of dietary changes have you found that might make a difference to progesterone levels, if you don’t mind me asking?[/quote]
From what I gather, reducing dairy intake helps as the hormones in milk can have an effect.
Plus increasing healthy fats and reducing bad carbs can help too. Bad carbs (white and not whole grain) increased insulin and cortisol production.
Plus my health is always better when I have more of a 'paleo' style diet.

Emmaldo14 · 04/07/2021 23:46

Just catching up with all the messages I’ve had a crazy busy weekend 😩 sooo ready for bed.
@SkeletonSkins sorry to hear O didn’t happen, do you think your body is likely to try again this cycle? How many times will your body try to O after a failed attempt does it differ each cycle or is it just one further attempt after the first attempt didn’t happen or will it keep trying until your luteal phase is too short to support a pregnancy?? I’ve often wondered how that works? As I’m in a similar situation this month although I don’t temp so can’t confirm if I’ve O this month or how many true peaks I had.
@Peachycream not feeling prioritised is shit . You feel how you feel, if you feel let down or hurt then nobody should invalidate your feelings. Shutting you down is still a way of invalidating your feelings. I hope you’re able to resolve it in a way that brings you some comfort. Genuinely ttc and navigating a relationship in which you don’t feel prioritised must be super difficult.

KayL1988 · 04/07/2021 23:11

communication is key, and I get you questioning things if you don't feel he's putting you first. Especially when the plan is he'll have you and a little one to put before anything else.

Good question HRP I always thing those closest to you have a good measure of things! Hopefully you have lots of real life cuddles and support too xxx

KayL1988 · 04/07/2021 23:08

Oh no @Peachycream sending you a big virtual cuddle (surely it doesn't have to be an elbow tap if it's virtual!?). It's difficult if you don't think like either option is ideal for you, We're all here for a natter or anything you need. Xx

HRP1990 · 04/07/2021 21:45

I echo exactly what @SkeletonSkins has said @Peachycream. If it’s tough now just you two without being prioritised and without having his support.. it will be so tough with a little one in the mix.

Communication is definitely key in a relationship so I don’t understand him shutting you down?

What are your friends/family’s opinion on him/your relationship together? X

SkeletonSkins · 04/07/2021 21:12

Oh @Peachycream I’m so sorry your OH is being like this and not prioritising you. I totally get that dilemma your facing but if you were to get pregnant, it would be really tough without his support and prioritising you. I really really hope you manage to speak to him and make some progress, or at least feel more certain about what the best thing to do is. Lots and lots of love 💕

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Peachycream · 04/07/2021 20:57

@Sparklingwine1 Thank you, I could use one right now haha. I would assume things have changed as it stands

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Sparklingwine1 · 04/07/2021 20:52

Oh @Peachycream sending u a big hug sorry to hear u are going through a rough patch. I do think sometimes men don't see things from our point of view, which is mega frustrating. Does your OH feel the same as you about trying for a baby or has things changed?

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Peachycream · 04/07/2021 20:43

@HRP1990 I’m very much at the bottom of his priority list, and if I sit and think about it, I always have been, where I thought we were going forward I’d put that to the back of my mind, recently it’s come back to the forefront. I’m now wondering how much longer I can keep doing it, I’m more than happy to give but more and more I’m not getting anything back in return. I’d just like to be the one taken care of for once but that’s never been the case and it’s not likely to change. Maybe over the years I’ve just given far too much. I can’t talk to him about how I feel because he shuts me up 🤷‍♀️

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HRP1990 · 04/07/2021 20:28

@Peachycream It’s hard to offer any advice without knowing the situation but sounds like you’re going through something tough? xx

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Peachycream · 04/07/2021 20:24

@HRP1990 yeah maybe, although there’s some family history which may say otherwise. I don’t know what to do right now.

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HRP1990 · 04/07/2021 20:15

Well I hope you’re okay @Peachycream ❤️ you’re still young and have plenty of time if you need to take time out and put it on hold for now. Let us know if we can help in any way!

@KayL1988 I’m 6DPO 6 more days until potential witchy business 🧙🏻‍♀️

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Peachycream · 04/07/2021 20:09

@KayL1988 he’s just…….it’s a lot to explain, I’m just not sure things are ideal as it stands.

Yeah I think so, I’m considering putting everything on hold to be honest. Trouble is I’m running out of time to hold. So I’m not really sure what to do for the best right now. I know I have to do what makes me feel comfortable, trouble is, neither option is making me comfortable right now

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Sparklingwine1 · 04/07/2021 20:05

@80sPadme that's great that most test results are fine. I don't know much about diet effects on progesterone, but I do know that soya can effect women's hormones so may be worth looking into that if u eat/drink soya? I've drank soya milk now for 5 years and didn't know this until my husband read it and told me 😂

I don't blame u for wanting a break while your body settles down.

KayL1988 · 04/07/2021 19:58

My app gives me an update and shows me a little image of the tadpole! I've literally read so much about early weeks which always includes risk of mc. Whats OH been up to @Peachycream ?? Are you skipping tracking next cycle too??

So weird @HRP1990!! Still anxious as anything, but feeling very lucky! How are you getting on??

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Peachycream · 04/07/2021 18:35

@KayL1988 I’m good! I think. No I’ve no idea if it was rising or falling, there’s nothing I can do about it this month either way, unless OH feels like pulling his head outta his ass, but it’s not looking good for that. Im CD16

Have you had a look at one of those websites that tell you what’s going on week by week? I sat and read one yesterday and almost everything happens before the 12 week point and then after that it’s just a case of things getting stronger and moving to the right areas, it’s mad!

@HRP1990 don’t worry, my days have been blurring into 1 for months now, I’d spent all day thinking it was Monday already, it’s not 😂 yeah it was this morning I did the spurious OPK.

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HRP1990 · 04/07/2021 18:26

Evening! I managed to cook and eat a roast and catch up on love island whilst mumsnet was down lol

That’s a good sign that the lines are getting stronger @KayL1988! It much be so weird to see the testline darker than the control line? Considering we’ve all been dying to see a hint of a line and now yours are blaring!

I’m intrigued too @Peachycream! Was it today or yesterday you did the OPK? My days are blurring into one at the moment

KayL1988 · 04/07/2021 18:22

I'm feeling okay thanks @Peachycream! How you doing?! Did you figure out if your LH was rising or failing? What cycle day are you?

No news... I'd appreciate some notes passed out though! I did a cheap pregnancy test yesterday afternoon out of curiously to see if my hcg had rose and it had .. test line was darker than control line, so taking that as a good sign. Feels like the whole of TTC is waiting for something, wondering if you ever feel like you can relax!

SkeletonSkins · 04/07/2021 17:59

@80sPadme great news about your test results. What sort of dietary changes have you found that might make a difference to progesterone levels, if you don’t mind me asking?

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