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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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Lucky October? 🍀

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Danani · 22/09/2021 20:52

It seems AF is coming to get me end of this week (Fri), so instead of feeling sorry for myself I’m trying to look forward to October and getting to try again! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Anyone else with me?

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Peauela · 30/09/2021 12:33

@Kyoshi I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! It would be a great start to October

@Mummybearto3bg I would say don't test until at least 12DPO. I know some people get VFL earlier but that is so different for everyone and is based on implantation. That's my plan anyway - not to test too early. I know the wait is awful and I will probably have thoughts of testing earlier but I know you can still get a false negative and actually be pregnant so I prefer to wait than be disappointed twice lol

@Danani I'm totally looking forward to Christmas this year - we usually travel but this year will be staying at home and I absolutely cannot wait to get all cosy and chill for the first time in years - no pressure, no running just rest and enjoy it in a small circle of family and friends. In terms of your flashing smiley face - I am only just starting with testing but immediately was not a fan of the digital ovu test - I much prefer simple strips as I find them much more reliable - I still get faint lines from CD8 onwards but you can see almost exactly when it gets darker and when you reach your peak. I use easy@home and highly recommend them

I'm currently 4DPO and the wait is definitely not easy haha. I know it's going to sound absolutely dumb and I may regret having said it but I have a feeling that I'm pregnant - or I should say I will be pregnant. Not based off of any symptoms because I know it's too early for implantation even - I just have this gut feeling. Hopefully I'm right and then I can share more about it

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Danani · 30/09/2021 12:31

Ah thank you @Bundaberg84! I hope that's all it is, I have started testing 2-3 days earlier than when I was supposed to (zero patience over here!), so I guess I'll get more high days before the peak. I just hope the peak is end of next week, as predicted! Was your peak when you were expecting it last time, even with the extra days of flashing smileys?

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Danani · 30/09/2021 12:28

Ahh @Mummybearto3bg I know, it's a torture sitting on your hands and waiting!

www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/ - I find this site very helpful and sobering when I feel tempted to test: it tells you the likelihood of a positive test by DPO.

If you look at 7 DPO the chance of a positive is 7%.

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Bundaberg84 · 30/09/2021 12:28

@Danani I'm using the cb fertility monitor but it's basically identical. I accidentally put it on reset last cycle and it was similar to your experience, it was on high for many days before it went to peak. This cycle was normal again, started with low, then a few days high before peak.

Mummybearto3bg · 30/09/2021 12:19

@Danani thank you that's really helpful! :)
I haven't bought any tests and don't intend to test until earliest next weekend. (Due on the 11th) its really hard to let go of the thought of testing because 'what if' :D xx

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Danani · 30/09/2021 12:15

Hey @Kyoshi wow!!! 7 weeks to get a confirmation that is wild!

I have all my fingers and toes crossed AF doesn't make an appearance and you get to whip out that digital!!!
I find the TWW the most torturous part of the whole TTC rigmarole, so not looking forward to that, but hopefully, the wait is nearly over for you, and this time round you get your BFP early on!!! :)))

@Mummybearto3bg, I think 7 DPO is way too early. Even with the most sensitive tests, it's way too early, and tbh, some people don't get implantation until like 9-10, maybe 12 DPO! You'll only get that BFP if implantation has already taken place. And apparently, when it does, it still takes a minimum of 2 days, in some cases 4+ for the pregnancy hormone to increase enough in your body, so the early test can detect it. So what i'm saying in a very long way, is (and I know - easier said than done), wait it out. Don't test for another week. Maybe DPO 14-15, if AF hasn't shown yet is the first time you could get really a more reliable result.

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Mummybearto3bg · 30/09/2021 12:06

Hello all, if I'm on cycle day 18 of a 28 day cycle and 7 days past predicted ovulation - when is the earliest it would be picked up on a frer? I'm not holding out too much hope as I had pink discharge 3 days after my predicted ovulation so I think I may of missed the window but I've started to get this heavy feeling low down after cramping for 3-4days straight. Tia x

Kyoshi · 30/09/2021 12:05

Hey @Danani ❤️ I’m due AF tomorrow. No signs of it coming but tbh I don’t always get pre cramps so it’s not really a sign of anything. I did a test like 2 days ago and it was negative… I’ve just bought 3 more tests cause I’m supposed to be waiting until tomorrow or Saturday but we all know I’m gonna test today 🤦🏼‍♀️ One of them is digital so I’m saving that one for in a few days lol.

With my first, we DTD on August 5th and I had a pregnancy test done by a doctor at the very beginning September because I thought I had a water infection but his test showed I didn’t. He said “could you be pregnant” and I said, “maybe, I suppose but I doubt it. I’ve just had a period at the end of August (implantation bleed) Why? Could my symptoms mean I’m pregnant?” He said “possibly” but we did the test and it was negative. I didn’t end up finding out until I was 7 weeks!!!

Soooo I’m still holding onto hope for this month but if not, I’m feeling good about October!!!! 🍀

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Danani · 30/09/2021 11:57

I also appreciate having the data, the graphics, the forecasts 🤓 not that it has helped me so far 😅

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Danani · 30/09/2021 11:56

@FlyOnTheWall89 yes, yes, you are correct. Based on my cycle length I should have started testing tomorrow or Saturday. 😬 But I was bloody impatient. 😂 I just assumed I’d get blank circles till Fri/Sat. But maybe it just means you start getting the flashing a bit earlier. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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FlyOnTheWall89 · 30/09/2021 11:51

@Danani Re the CB smileys. Yes I think people can get lots of flashing smileys before they get the static smiley. It says when to start testing on the CB instructions based on cycle length. For me, that would be 2nd October (CD 10). I think this builds a nice window in case of early ovulation. I think in general, DTD every other day would be fine anyway. I just like having the data!

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Danani · 30/09/2021 11:49

Oh I feel better, thanks!
I’ve done some reading, and apparently you could get 7-9 days of FLASHING smileys (meaning high) before you get the static smiley (peak)! Isn’t that wild?! Who knew! 🤯

So, I’ll continue to test with FMU (that’s how I’ve always done it), hopefully things are not too out of whack! I hope for Peak next Thu, so a week from now!

@Mummytobe93, yes I have been doing BBT for 6-7 days now. This morning it was 36.22 - I’d say pretty…good/low/standard for CD 7? Nothing out of the ordinary I don’t think. 🤷🏻‍♀️ How are you getting on with it?

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FlyOnTheWall89 · 30/09/2021 11:46

@Danani @Effram I think I am in sink with you guys. O peak 9th Oct so 7th-9th Oct will be my prime days :-).

Effram · 30/09/2021 11:38

Exciting @Danani you're making me want to get the opk out now haha! I have never used the clear blue ones, just the cheapies so I can't really offer any insight. I tend to get faint lines from a week before though.

Mummytobe93 · 30/09/2021 11:34

Hi @Danani, yes we need to stay strong! 😁

Regarding the OPKs, I think we have LH in our system throughout the cycle, so it’s possible the OPK can pick it up way before ovulation (especially if you’re testing first morning wee)
The cheap OPKs would give me a faint second line form about 4 days before ovulation. I’ll start testing mine from tomorrow.

Did you manage to measure your BBT? Xx

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Danani · 30/09/2021 11:24

@Effram arghhh seeing that OPK today I am starting to wonder if we’ll be in sync after all! 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Danani · 30/09/2021 11:23

Oh hey @Mummytobe93! 👋 ahhh seeing friends/family with little kids is the best/worst. It just makes you want that for yourself so much more, which unfortunately does put the pressure on. 😬 Repeat after me: I will not test early this month. 😁

I’ll try my hardest to not test this month!

By the way, in a fun turn of events, yesterday I had blank circle on CB OPK, today I just tested and it’s a flashing smiley. Either my O predictions are out of whack, or I’m gonna have 6-7 days of flashing smileys before I get a peak, which… doesn’t that sound like a lot?
I usually start OPKs about 7 days before predicted O, so I get 4-5 days of flashing and then peak. I wonder if something is off this month, or if it’s simply because I started testing like 4-5 days earlier than I normally would! Is this normal? Does anyone has any insight for me?

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Effram · 30/09/2021 11:11

@Mummytobe93 ahh yeah it is lovely having cousins close in age, I'm really close with my cousins but also both of my children have one within a year of them and they're so sweet together. It Def adds a layer of emotion (pressure!) though when trying!

Effram · 30/09/2021 11:09

@Danani I think we are in sync, also predicting O next Friday here! Cd9 but I have slightly longer cycles.

I cannot think about Christmas yet! Have three more family birthdays to get through first.

Mummytobe93 · 30/09/2021 11:08

How’s is everyone doing today?

I’m absolutely knackered, done a night shift and I’m regretting it big time 😴

My future SIL is hinting that she’ll try (or she’s already trying) to have a second child… which is great, her DS is an absolute darling and was a big factor in me getting broody 😂Nothing makes you want to have a child more than close family & friends having their little ones … it’s also great for the kids to be similar age.

Ahh I thought I won’t feel the pressure this month but I know its creeping up and before I know it, I’ll be buying pregnancy tests in bulk💀😹

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Danani · 30/09/2021 10:47

Good morning everyone! ☀️
So good to see so many new faces! Hey @Dobcaty , @Kyoshi, @Vwhite, @apwilso, @Bundaberg84! 👋

How are we all today? ☺️

How many DPO are those of you who are already in the TWW? Any “symptoms” yet? Are you feeling tempted to test early or will you wait for AF?

Early days for me, only on CD7, however I started using OPKs from yesterday just to be sure. I still hope and expect that O is next Fri as predicted. 🤞🏻
I am feeling hopeful for this new month and cycle! Anyone else feeling the good vibes this time around? 🍀

P.S. Please, do not tell me what shops have their Xmas decorations our already. I am weak. I have no self control when it comes to Christmas. I may or may not have already started the negotiations with DH on when it’s acceptable to put up the tree 😬😬😬

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Bundaberg84 · 30/09/2021 08:39

Weird, I have very, very regular cycles, and in all months I used opk I ovulated at the same CD, but not this month so it seems. Surprise peak today! Three days earlier. Good thing we DTD yesterday :)

@Peauela I was at Ikea the other day, already full of Christmas stuff. A bit early I think, but you're completely right, felt like blinking twice and it's already October tomorrow.

Peauela · 30/09/2021 06:45

@Dobcaty welcome :)

@Kyoshi so exciting! Keeping my fingers crossed I have such a good feeling about us in October

@apwilso hey there! Lovely to have you. I’m sorry to hear about your losses hope you will see your two lines in October

Good morning to everyone else im having such a hard time getting out of bed recently and once I get back home all I want to do is go back and sleep days are getting shorter and darker and I think it’s starting to hit me

apwilso · 29/09/2021 23:23

Please can I jump on. Was part of a TTC group but has gone quiet now as most are pregnant!

I'm 25, Been trying off and on since October last year. Found out was pregnant in April 21 and unfortunately miscarried at 6 weeks. Had a traumatic year as I've also lost my Nan as well so not really been "trying" more like seeing what happens. I know I ovulate around day 17-19. So I'm just hoping for my rainbow and good luck.

Hoping to chat to some people and get to know people who are in the same situation as current friendship group I'm the odd one out!

Kyoshi · 29/09/2021 23:11

Oops sorry, I didn’t realise you wrote that before last Friday! My bad!

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