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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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*The TWW States* 😬😂…. Here for positive vibes as we try to create new lives 👶🍼🤞… (Ttc #1 and cycle 1 continued)

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Newbiemg · 25/01/2022 21:38

Hello!

Continuation of our last thread…

All of us TTC and in different cycles and stages of our journey.

Helping eachother through the TWW, through the confusing days of OPK/BBT testing and charts, through all of the symptom spotting, the dreaded arrival of AF and the BFP announcements! 😊✨

January was a very lucky month for some who got their BFP and some of us are ready to make February our month!

With giggles and lots of support along the way.

Welcome!

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lakejupiter · 15/02/2022 14:50

Check out this bonkers temp dip ladies

*The TWW States* 😬😂…. Here for positive vibes as we try to create new lives 👶🍼🤞… (Ttc #1 and cycle 1 continued)
lakejupiter · 15/02/2022 14:49

I guess so much to catch up on!

@Newbiemg glad you've chilled and please don't worry too much. I would say that if you are at all concerned about not ovulating you can ask your GP for blood tests. Because of my age and some hormonal symptoms I had, I asked for blood tests in November before TTC and whilst they weren't ideal (had some concerning hormonal imbalances) what WAS v comforting was that they checked my luteal phase progesterone and it was normal indicating I'm ovulating. But the likelihood is you are ovulating every month as you're having periods. And you're timing sex etc. The main reason I sometimes get antsy about ovulation is because my coparent is 100 miles away so it can be really hard to reschedule inseminations but if your coparent sleeps next to you then you can be a bit more flexible I think. Hoping you see a comforting temp rise tomorrow!

Fertility Friend is really horrible looking isn't it? Not at all sexy - reminds me of doing maths on a computer in the 90s at school lol. But I've come around to it because it's kind of the gold standard for BBT and it's got a really accurate algorithm I think, especially when you are inputting other signs like OPK tests and EWCM as well as temping. I also really like the crosshairs it gives you once it's confirmed ovulation and the coverline and luteal line. I was using a bunch of apps but now just use FF for almost everything even though it's ugly as hell.

@RMS0209 in terms of food you sound good :) the things I'be added in this month are pineapple (especially the core - so I just chop up whole pineapples and eat slices) and Brazil nuts to support the luteal phase, and grapefruit/gf juice to help with EWCM in the runup to ovulation. I'm also eating lots of salmon, eggs, leafy veg, pulses etc and generally trying to be healthy (with the odd burger or ice cream chucked in there lol)

Not much to report here at 7dpo EXCEPT I had an enormous BBT dip this morning - will post a pic in a minute. Am assuming it's an estrogen related dip and I got one last month but much smaller. I don't really feel anything this month at all. Hope your symptoms are a good sign @SMD16

And welcome to all the new people! I'm on cycle 2 of TTC #1 and I'm 36. I'm a lesbian and TTC with a gay man using home insemination (syringe method).

Lovely to have you back @5manc - despite sad circumstances - and hope your cycles start up again smoothly.

RMS0209 · 15/02/2022 14:45

@5manc nice to hear from you, hope you are feeling a bit better today.
we have missed you.

Never heard of this "purple" method but I think potential for next month... that's alot of BDing haha, love it!

I've heard that too, you go with what feels right for you. Sending you lots of luck! x

SMD16 · 15/02/2022 14:35

@5manc that's one bonus! I was going to wait until after my birthday to start this journey to be able to drink on my 30th buuuut realised I rarely drink anyway 😂

I'm at a hen doo the first weekend in March down Brighton, I will be the only sober one as I'm trying to stay away from alcohol in general, should be interesting explaining that one haha!

5manc · 15/02/2022 14:28

I meant £2.95 for 15 tests down there - sorry 🙄

@Newbiemg I'm (half) glad to be back with you all properly as it's my favourite group on mumsnet by faaaar! Definitely, I've heard lots of people catch again straight away. Just don't want to get my hopes up too much!

I'm also 29 ttc #1 cycle 3 now 😊 turn 30 next month so I should be able to drink on my birthday atleast! X

SMD16 · 15/02/2022 14:22

@Emmah120595 I'm 29 (30 in May) TTC #1 on cycle no 2!

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Newbiemg · 15/02/2022 14:18

@5manc lovely to hear from you and glad you may be feeling a little more positive. Deffo will give that method a try next cycle if not successful this cycle. Thanks for sharing! 😊

I have also read that after losing a baby/pregnancy you are more fertile so trying straight away if you feel ready has that positive point atleast. Sending you lots of baby dust for your sticky bean this time ✨✨✨

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clo92 · 15/02/2022 14:12

Oops missed the earlier question too - I'm 29, ttc our first baby and cycle no.2

5manc · 15/02/2022 14:12

Thanks for all your messages everyone, really appreciate it and lucky to have you all to talk to!
Also welcome to any newbies since I've been away and congratulations to those recently married or are getting married soon - how exciting ❤️

@Emmah120595 i started ttc #1 and wasn't doing any opks or taking temps so that defo made me more relaxed, just tracking cycles on apps and I have ovulation pains usually on CD 13 so maybe I'm lucky that I think I know when I ovulate!

Not sure if this will help anyone but when I got pregnant I did something I saw on another chat called the purple method (anyone else see that?! The girls name was purple something hence the name 😂). It's basically dtd on day 6 then waiting 4 days for the swimmers to build up. I then dtd on 10 11 12 13 15 17 so trying that again this time round! Think we are just starting to try straight away as I've heard you can get pregnant even before your first period and I feel like that would make me feel better!

@Mays12 I got some cheap one step tests off Amazon - £2.95 for £15 and they worked for me. I also got some FRERs off Amazon too!

Sending lots of baby dust to you allll and can't wait for all our bfps 😍

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Newbiemg · 15/02/2022 14:03

[quote Emmah120595]@Newbiemg yes it is! I’m going to be gutted if AF comes at the end of the month but also know it can take time[/quote]
It could happen in cycle 1 but if it doesn’t we are here to help you through and it does go quite quickly. Keeping everything crossed for you this month 🤞😊

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Pops100 · 15/02/2022 14:00

@Newbiemg oooh thanks! Got a few of those in the house already 😋 I'm on omega 3 supplements too!

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Newbiemg · 15/02/2022 13:59

I just downloaded fertility friend. It doesn’t look the best. Seems abit old school and difficult to interpret compared to Premom/Flo but it gives a good summary and because I’ve put all my temps etc in it, its telling me when my ovulation is confirmed. It’s not confirmed yet but is says based on all the info I’ve added in my ovulation day is likely between CD14 and CD16 (today) and says to keep temping and taking opks until it confirms it. I think it was yesterday Smile

I quite like having this little summary I’ve attached.

*The TWW States* 😬😂…. Here for positive vibes as we try to create new lives 👶🍼🤞… (Ttc #1 and cycle 1 continued)
*The TWW States* 😬😂…. Here for positive vibes as we try to create new lives 👶🍼🤞… (Ttc #1 and cycle 1 continued)
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Emmah120595 · 15/02/2022 13:57

@Newbiemg yes it is! I’m going to be gutted if AF comes at the end of the month but also know it can take time

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Newbiemg · 15/02/2022 13:47

@Emmah120595

Do you mind if I ask how long you have been TTC and what baby number you are on? ☺️
@Emmah120595 is this question for all of us? 😊

I’m 30 yo, cycle 3, ttc 1st baby and I think I’m 1dpo today 🤞

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RMS0209 · 15/02/2022 13:45

Well done for remembering the vegetarian, I am impressed! Smile
Off to supermarket after work so was wondering what else to add to the list.. that isn't crisps or chocolate!! @Newbiemg
Stock up on the usual's and a few little extras hopefully all good

@SMD16 menace!! impressed with the chocolates though.. OH didnt get me any yesterday even though I told him not too.. imagine listening to me! ha ha.

@Emmah120595 cycle 2 ttc #1 :) we are all around cycle 2/3/4.. I think?? somebody correct me if i am wrong x

SMD16 · 15/02/2022 13:38

Thanks @RMS0209 and @Newbiemg hopefully this is the month 😂

@clo92 fingers crossed for a BFP for you 🤞🏻

@beatingheartbaby my OH was the same last month on our first cycle TTC so we only kind of BD once and I knew it wouldn't be our month. Hopefully your OH is feeling better soon!

@RMS0209 I'm terrible with trying to eat well.. all I've had today is a tuna sandwich and some chocolates 😂 my OH force feeds me vitamins because of it!

Sorry if I've missed anyone, my usually quiet job has been hectic this week and it's only Tuesday 🥲

Emmah120595 · 15/02/2022 13:35

Do you mind if I ask how long you have been TTC and what baby number you are on? ☺️

Pops100 · 15/02/2022 13:35

@Emmah120595 welcome!!

I am on cycle 2 , TTC baby 1! On CD 9 and currently just awaiting ovulation which came CD 15 last month.

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Newbiemg · 15/02/2022 13:35

@Pops100 the above omega 3 foods may help you too with ewcm Smile

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Newbiemg · 15/02/2022 13:30

@SMD16 I feel super positive for you too 😬🤞 and the mad house is deffo right 😂

@clo92 come on bfp! ✨

@Emmah120595 My OH is the same he’s so relaxed about it and has to go away quite often and it’s usually right when I get my peak. Only so many times I can make him cancel his plans lol

@beatingheartbaby Hope your OH feels better soon!

@Mays12 I would say if testing Saturday pick up a Frer. Good luck 🤞

@RMS0209 My diet this week went out of the window lol but I’ve been trying to include lots of omega 3 foods for EWCM.

Are you vegetarian? I don’t know why I feel like you said your are but I could have got mixed up with someone else in this chat lol.

But chia seeds, avocado, edamame, flaxseed, eggs (yolk), Salmon (if not veggie).

Yoghurt and kale for calcium and bananas and orange juice for potassium/vit c.

You already have the veggies and berries etc.

Those are my suggestions Smile

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Emmah120595 · 15/02/2022 13:21

@RMS0209 I just used one of them ovulation calculators online. Date of last AF 31st Jan and my cycles are 28/29 days so worked it out 14th!

Emmah120595 · 15/02/2022 13:15

@beatingheartbaby I am the same! I worry so much it will take me years to get pregnant although have no reason to think that. I’m 26 and as far as I’m aware me and partner have no medical issues against us conceiving

RMS0209 · 15/02/2022 13:15

@SMD16 feeling positive for you this month! Bear

@Emmah120595 My partner sounds like yours... we can just do the stressing, are you just OPK testing? I am, I thought about BBT testing next month but I think that might be more stress I don't want that! decisions.

@clo92 fingers crossed the next test is a BFP!

@beatingheartbaby hoping OH feels better soon.. get him a nice dinner, that always works for me ha ha.

Todays question of the day ladies.. Is anybody eating anything I should add in? Doing my usual of berries/leafy greens & fruit/veg... anything else is appreciated :) x

Emmah120595 · 15/02/2022 13:14

@clo92 I’m 26, my partner is 30 on Friday. Got engaged in Greece in Sep and planned to get married this April! Should all go as planned, covid depending

beatingheartbaby · 15/02/2022 13:01

My OH also has had covid booster and is too tired to dtd haha but this is my fertile week so I'm like come on!!! No excuses hahah but then for a man to turn it down he must really not be feeling well haha