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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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2WW

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ANP2020 · 09/02/2022 05:37

Hello ladies!

I’ve been reading these threads (at all hours clearly!) I just wondered if anyone was currently in their 2WW and wanted to join me? It’s so long!! I’m ttc number 2, have a 4 year old son, fell first time with him luckily so certainly not expecting the same this time round. This is our first cycle. I’m only using an app not any ovulation sticks so not sure how many days po I am, but According to app fertile window ended yesterday. AF due 21st I only have 24/25 day cycles since coming off my pill.

Anywhoo no symptoms yet as too early! I’ve had ovulation cramps and a few nights of very intense dreams. I think the only symptoms I can remember pre bfp with my son was really really sore boobs, couldn’t bare a bra on!! And really tired.

Please people join me to symptom spot and keep each other company during the 2WW.

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Amyhal13 · 10/03/2022 12:32

Update just got a strong positive on a cheapie ovulation test too just wanted to confirm what my clear blue had said this morning 😊 time to get baby dancing I guess then I'll be joining you all the in the 2ww.

Amyhal13 · 10/03/2022 07:09

So I'm super excited today I got my static smiley 😊 CD13!!

smiles39 · 09/03/2022 19:14

@Amyhal13 I used ClearBlue with FMU, but as it got closer to ovulation I did it in the afternoon too.

5dpo today, handling the 2WW better than last month. But I was so positive and optimistic during ovulation, now I’m starting to worry and doubt whether it’s happening. I know I can’t change anything now but I want this so badly. My OH had his 2 kids instantaneously with his ex wife, so the longer this goes on the more inadequate I feel. Everyday spent looking after someone else’s children is a reminder of what I don’t have yet ☹️

Amyhal13 · 09/03/2022 14:49

@ANP2020 thanks for your reply that's made me feel better to be honest I feel like it's definitely on the way. I just want it to come now so I can stop stressing about it 🙈 already becoming crazy 2ww lady before it's even begun. Also another quick question when do you use the clear blue advanced? First morning urine like it says or a different time of the day?

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ANP2020 · 09/03/2022 14:33

@thebloodycatwontstopmeowing if your both up for it won’t harm to dtd once more! In the sperm meets egg plan they suggest three days from peak OPK so that’s what we’re going to do if we can 🤞

@Amyhal13 so this month I noticed I definitely had a lot of watery clear discharge leading up to my static! It wasn’t stretchy and when I put that in my Ovia tracker it said that it was all pointing towards body gearing up for ovulation, so I’d say it’s a good thing. I have had the odd day of ewcm and then it disappear only to reappear in strong force later on so I’d say you’ve not yet ovulated I don’t think you’ve missed it x

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Amyhal13 · 09/03/2022 13:48

Quick question ladies so I had ewcm on CD 9 not loads but definitely there. I've been testing ovulation since and just getting flashing smiley. My egg white mucus has changed it's now really watery with a white twinge to it I feel really wet. I'm CD 12 today. Has anyone else has this before ovulation? I usually ovulate anyone between now and cycle day 17 latest.

Amyhal13 · 09/03/2022 10:50

So I'm CD 12 still flashing smiley and my cheapies are still negative hoping I'll ovulate in the next few days as I usually do. 🤞🏼

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Amyhal13 · 08/03/2022 13:48

@ANP2020 I'm feeling so nervous about it to be honest I've done it 3 times before but years ago when I was younger I'm 30 now and it's like a big thing I really want to achieve to give me the freedom especially for when we have a baby. I feel more relaxed this month too I think the clear blue ovulation test is helping because I actually can read it clearly rather than just not being sure with the cheap ones and over analysing them. I feel the same about not getting my hopes up either. I'm trying to look forward to other things in life and not just focus on being pregnant. But it is really hard Isn't it. Since I've been in this chat I feel better too I can get stuff of my chest rather than holding it all in my head! 😊

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ANP2020 · 08/03/2022 13:38

@Amyhal13 I know it costs a fortune plus the clearblue digital ovulation things aren’t cheap either!
Ahhh I hope we can manage it! To be honest I feel a bit more chill about it this month (says me before the 2WW has started) I just feel like the testing and getting the BFNs was so disheartening I feel like this time I won’t get my hopes up as much!

Eeek driving test 🤞🤞🤞 good luck! How u feeling about it? I’ve got some uni work due in on the 21st so could keep my mind off it… or help distract it with google and forums!

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Amyhal13 · 08/03/2022 13:31

@ANP2020 I'm going to really try this month not to analyse everything and I'm definitely not going to test unless AF is late. I have my driving test at the end of this month so that should take my mind off it hopefully. ( not saying I will definitely stick to this but I really want to try) cost a fortune constantly testing and it's just disappointing seeing so many negatives.

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ANP2020 · 08/03/2022 13:14

@smiles39 I’m thinking I won’t be able to wait fully till AF due so I’m going to maybe test 17th I’ll be 8dpo then! Can you wait it out till then 🤣🤣

@Amyhal13 all looking good!! Sounds like it should be here in the next few days then we’ll all be back 2WWaiting and analysing every twinge!!

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Amyhal13 · 08/03/2022 09:09

@ANP2020 how exciting!! I'm on 3rd day of flashing smiley today. We dtd on Sunday but we were both too tired last night. Hopefully we won't be tonight ha I'm thinking my static smiley should be on the way, I've had some egg white cm since Sunday and yesterday had a few twinges Around my ovaries. I do usually ovulate beetween CD 11-15 but will see.

smiles39 · 08/03/2022 07:13

@ANP2020 yay for static smiley! I think you would say tomorrow is ovulation day. I would DTD today and tomorrow. Maybe you can help me not test early if you aren’t able to. Don’t know if I’ll be able to hold out 😬

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ANP2020 · 08/03/2022 06:26

@smiles39 oh gosh one day after AF now that’s pushing it! Haha totally wish I had the power to do that!

So ladies!!! Static smiley today wahoo!! Which is cycle day 15 for me on a short 25day cycle! So just enough of a luteal phase!! But meant I was way off last month as my app told me my window was cycle day 8-11 or something so way off!

Unfortunately we did dtd last night as we were too tired! But did the day before! So now my static is here what does that mean? Does this count as ovulation day? So am I 1dpo tomorrow? Do I need to try and dtd today and tomorrow just incase! I’m guessing it’s just noticing the surge so the egg might not be released till later today?
Also as I’ve ovulated so late in the cycle no point me early testing as I’m due AF on 19th (to my dissapointment as I’d only be 7dpo 5 days before AF so I actually might have to wait!!!)

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smiles39 · 07/03/2022 16:07

@Amyhal13 @ANP2020 fingers crossed for both of you!

@ANP2020 I reckon I could test from Monday 14th onwards, but OH is convincing me to wait til day after AF. I don't know how long I will be able to hold off, but I do want to try and enjoy each day as it comes without spending every moment thinking about being pregnant. Easier said than done Blush My AF is due 19th too!!

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ANP2020 · 06/03/2022 15:00

@smiles39 that’s great eeek the 2WW begins for you!! Haha I don’t blame you now your in the 2WW it feels so long!! I’ll be right behind you with that! What day do u reckon you can test!
Nope that things still blummin flashing at me! Day 8 of flashing now! I’ve got loads of ewcm that started yesterday though so I’m running with that at least so going to planning in DTD today… although who knows when between running my little one to classes and parties haha!

🤞🤞🤞 @Amyhal13

I’m running the danger of a short luteal phase if I don’t ovulate soon though! I have short cycles now it seems and I’m due AF on the 19th

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Amyhal13 · 06/03/2022 12:31

Got my first flashing smiley today!! Here we go... hopefully won't be long until I get my static.

smiles39 · 06/03/2022 10:04

@ANP2020 I ended up peaking on the cheapies the day after so my I have different ovulation days depending on which app I look at. So either 1 or 2DPO today 😬 I thought I might have missed ovulation last month too haha. Got the static smiley yet? I’m already working out when to take my first test even though I said I would wait til AF this month 🤦🏼‍♀️

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ANP2020 · 04/03/2022 22:32

So just a little update from me, we’re still on flashing smileys! Still dtd every other day, but my app says I should have ovulated by now!! So I think I likely totally missed ovulation last month 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

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ANP2020 · 03/03/2022 22:03

@smiles39 wahoooo!! That’s great! I’m still on a flashing smiley here! Think that seems like a good plan to keep going with the cheapies I’m sure they’ll just catch up! U less you just hit the CB perfectly on time it’s only a short window to catch the surge isn’t it?

@Amyhal13
i feel like that too haha we can at least all obsess together! Had a few cramps today so these must be my body prepping to ovulate hopefully! X

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Amyhal13 · 03/03/2022 18:49

@smiles39 aw brilliant keeping my fingers crossed for you 😊

smiles39 · 03/03/2022 16:26

Static smiley 😃 here comes the dreaded 2 week wait.

If anyone else has done clearblue and cheapie OPKs at the same time… I have got peak on clear blue but low still on cheapies. It has gone darker on the cheapies but not as dark as control line. Is this normal?

I will keep testing with cheap OPKs to see if it ‘peaks’ in next day or so 🤷🏼‍♀️

Amyhal13 · 01/03/2022 21:33

@smiles39 that's what I'm thinking of doing then if one my my evening Lh strips are looking positive I'll do the clearblue one again to try not miss it on that either.
So glad I've found this chat with people in the same situation going through the same thing! Makes me feel less crazy lol and some where to go if I need advice or just to speak to like minded people 👍🏼

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