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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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Ovulation day, who's with me in the TWW?

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peepshow97 · 26/07/2022 19:50

Ovulation day today for me!

Only DTD today and two days ago so not feeling hugely positive tbh (although my #1 was conceived in just one lucky night!)

Two week wait begins... going to try and hold off testing until 8DPO as that's when I got my BFP first time around.

This is cycle 4 for us after a chemical last period but I've been breastfeeding and I've now stopped so hopefully that sorts the issue!

Who's with me?

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polkadotdasies88 · 31/07/2022 13:55

@Aimee1995 We've said exactly the same thing!! It's a bloody wonder any of us are here when you think about it and realise what's involved 😂

Aimee1995 · 31/07/2022 13:42

@polkadotdasies88 I know it's so hard to guess what's happening! My OH keeps asking how so many people fall pregnant accidently when we have to think about so many different things! 🤣

polkadotdasies88 · 31/07/2022 13:30

@Aimee1995 I tested from the end of my period, I got my peak last Thursday according to the tests and had the EWCM to support it. So I'm guessing it could be related to ovulation. Unless it gets heavier than it must be an early period I guess! Need a degree in all of this 😂

Aimee1995 · 31/07/2022 12:58

@polkadotdasies88 could you have ovulate earlier than you think you did? Did you test or are you just assuming off cycle lengths?

polkadotdasies88 · 31/07/2022 12:52

No it's really light, a pinkish colour. My periods are normally quite heavy so as of yet it's nothing like them. The cramps have been a little bit more intense but nothing a paracetamol hasn't sorted out. I just never thought I'd be this obsessed over every little thing 🙈

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peepshow97 · 31/07/2022 11:30

I'm 5DPO today.....
with my son I had a feeling I was pregnant and when I had my miscarriage I had the same....

This month I don't feel that way but will wait and see.

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peepshow97 · 31/07/2022 11:26

Hi @polkadotdasies88 , if you only stopped your pill end of June it'll probably take a couple of months for your cycle to regulate.

Is it like a period that you are having?

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polkadotdasies88 · 31/07/2022 10:45

I started getting some mild cramps yesterday and then some pink spotting. The cramps continued in the night & the spotting a little bit heavier this morning but not substantially. I think I'm about 3dpo (it's my first cycle so still figuring out exactly when ovulation happened!) so obviously not implantation bleeding but I'm thinking maybe ovulation bleeding / cramps.

It's hard with this being my first cycle not to think the worst & start worrying there's something wrong! I know it's probably really normal this early on for everything to still be setting down (only stopped the mini pill at the end of June) but as I'm sure you all know it's much easier said than done!

I'm trying to tell myself to just relax and remember it's still early days with everything. In reality I'm going to the loo every ten minutes to check then googling every potential problem I think I might have 🤣🥴

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peepshow97 · 30/07/2022 20:43

@Aimee1995 with my first, I had cramps just like my period was about to arrive. I also had headaches and heartburn from 7Dpo, I tested on 8dpo and got a faint positive. So im to be patient and I'll start to test on Wednesday I think!

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Aimee1995 · 30/07/2022 20:30

@peepshow97 I am 5dpo and feel your pain. I am not due till 8th (long cycles) so am going to try and wait till 12 dpo (6th) to test, how about you?

I have had on off cramping all day today like AF is about to show up and wondering whether maybe that is a sign of implantation?!?

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peepshow97 · 30/07/2022 17:31

How's everyone doing?

I'm 4DPO and I hate wishing time away but the wait is reallllllllly long.

When does everyone plan to test?

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polkadotdasies88 · 29/07/2022 12:49

@devonmum8 That is rubbish 😭 I've managed to avoid it so far, literally no idea how! We lived in an apartment block during the peak so was terrified. I'm somewhat "lucky" in that due to my condition I've had multiple boosters but I still feel as though I'm living on borrowed time before I catch it. Hope you aren't feeling too bad with it ❤️

Thestoppedfan · 28/07/2022 17:06

Oh no hope you feel better soon!

One of DHs colleagues who doesn’t know we are ttc came up to him yesterday and said she had a dream that I was pregnant. He’s now adamant that she’s some sort of fortune teller and that I must be! It would be pretty cool if she was right but I’m very hungry and cold today which is normal around this time so I’m not taking it as a good sign!

Hope the wait is going quick for you all!

devonmum8 · 28/07/2022 16:51

@polkadotdasies88
@Aimee1995

Thanks, I was Googling for that info earlier but that's not a good idea for me at the best of times 😂

Almost 2 years in a secondary school during this pandemic and I catch covid in the first week of the holidays😣

H1994 · 28/07/2022 15:28

Hey! going to join this as I'm losing my marbles in this TWW haha, it's my first one, so maybe it's the new uncertainty that's making me so apprehensive. I'm 4dpo (predicted ovulation anyway!) AF is due on the 8th... not sure when to test, or if to test before the 9th-ish?

polkadotdasies88 · 28/07/2022 14:55

@devonmum8 Everything crossed that it doesn't mess anything up for you ❤️

Aimee1995 · 28/07/2022 14:54

@devonmum8 not everyone with covid has issues with their cycle and I have heard of people falling pregnant with it!!
Hope you fell better soon! Plenty of fluids and rest needed

devonmum8 · 28/07/2022 13:34

I've tested positive for covid today 😭. 2DPO. God knows what that means for me this cycle! Feeling utterly awful!

polkadotdasies88 · 27/07/2022 22:59

@peepshow97 Thank you, you're so right ❤️ Everything crossed for you too, so lovely to chat to other ladies going through this journey!

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peepshow97 · 27/07/2022 19:59

@polkadotdasies88 my sister has a chronic auto immune condition too that causes her some terrible symptoms so I really feel for you.

What is meant to be will be 🤞🏽

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polkadotdasies88 · 27/07/2022 19:43

@peepshow97 Aww I love that ❤️ I had a few wobbles before we started trying as my health condition has left me with some physical challenges but my husband is a huge support and encourager so he helped me to stop doubting myself so much. I just hope I do get to experience that joy myself ☺️

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peepshow97 · 27/07/2022 19:17

@Aimee1995 welcome!

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peepshow97 · 27/07/2022 19:16

@polkadotdasies88 it's definitely not bad. Best thing ever IMO ❤️

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Aimee1995 · 27/07/2022 18:14

@devonmum8 I know that feeling. I have bought a summer gym pass to try and give me a distraction and something I can do everyday if needed 😂

Here's hoping it's both of our months 🤞

devonmum8 · 27/07/2022 17:37

@Aimee1995 I'm a teacher as well! TWW is going to be a nightmare. Almost wish I was at work...almost! 😂

I'll be testing around the same time, good luck! 😀

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