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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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TWW starting 31.07.22 - Company Needed

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 31/07/2022 00:05

Hey all!

I'm on several other threads that I'm keeping up with but some of them are a tad long now, so I thought I'd start a new one for people to join.

Ovulation day for me today (30.07.22) so TWW starts officially tomorrow. AF due on the 12th. I have tests in the house, but my goal this month is to keep my mind busy and avoid symptom spotting! I don't plan on testing if I can help it. Want to avoid the disappointment if I can.

We are TTC #1 and we are in cycle 4 now. I had a chemical mid June when we weren't officially TTC but when it happened we realised now was the time to actively try. We wanted it so badly.

So that's a little about me and I would love some company in a slightly smaller thread.

Much love xoxox

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 17:12

@dpr89 I don't know about everyone else but I can see the faintest line on that FRER test. Congrats. I saved your photo did a couple of contrast tweaks and put it in BW and you can see the line a little better

You're pregnant!!!! Xxx

TWW starting 31.07.22 - Company Needed
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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 17:10

@Shleepymummy well done on still holding out. You have some serious will power!!!

@Shefliesonherownwings sorry AF had arrived. On to a new cycle. Wish you all the best for this time round!!! Xxxx

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Shefliesonherownwings · 15/08/2022 17:07

Hi ladies, I’m officially out. AF has arrived today right on schedule which is good as it means I can start fresh with a new cycle.

Wishing all the best to those with BFPs, and fingers crossed for everyone else for next month. X

Shleepymummy · 15/08/2022 14:20

@eleveneleven11 I’ve been the same. Foul mood all day. Let’s just get through today, sleep, and then tomorrow we can regroup. It’s ok to feel shitty though all this sometimes, it’s not all sunshine and roses! Get your some chocolate for tonight or something, close mumsnet, close any period apps and try and just park it for a day or 2. I’m pretty sure I’m out this month which is making me sad but it’s one month, doesn’t mean it’s forever xx

ttcgoingmad · 15/08/2022 14:03

xttcbabyno1x · 15/08/2022 13:57

@dpr89 you're definitely pregnant lovely xx congrats xx

Did another digital after waiting 3hours to wee...and it was negative. Maybe I should just give up with testing 😅🤯

eleveneleven11 · 15/08/2022 14:02

@Shleepymummy ah well done! i'm going to wait it out until AF on Thursday too. thank so much for the posi vibes, i think i just had a bit of a wobbly morning! roll on bedtime :)

xttcbabyno1x · 15/08/2022 13:57

@dpr89 you're definitely pregnant lovely xx congrats xx

dpr89 · 15/08/2022 12:37

Has anyone had a false positive with the digital clearblue?
Had a positive this morning and did a other one a couple of hours later (not digital) which I believe is negative.
I thought the digital weren't very sensitive 😅 af was due yesterday and I'm 14dpo

TWW starting 31.07.22 - Company Needed
TWW starting 31.07.22 - Company Needed
Shleepymummy · 15/08/2022 12:18

@eleveneleven11 well done for holding out, I did too. Actually not remotely in the mood this morning to be testing so that helped.
I know it’s hard, the not knowing is difficult but seeing negative test is always sad. Mondays are always hard, so tell yourself it’s a Monday thing, get through the day, have a nice dinner and go to bed early.
I bought a FRER today as it was on offer. I’m not going to test tomorrow though. If Wednesday morning I really can’t wait then I might I do really wanna try and wait till Thursday for AF.
sending lots of positive vibes for you. It’s defo a tough time the TWW and the whole process in general can be a lot x

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 11:12

@eleveneleven11 yeah, the metallic taste was really weird. I had to go check in the mirror... I thought I might have bitten the inside of my mouth or something lol.

I really hope you and DH get the result you want this month. Maybe go on a date night to ease both your minds ❤️❤️ xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 15/08/2022 11:02

@TheCakeIsALie18 gosh you did well to keep all of that on the low! mine is pretty on it with the fertile window and ovulation period - he likes to know what's happening when. but when it gets to the TWW he just goes quiet. it becomes a bit of an elephant in the room i think!

lots of tell-tale signs then! it must have been so exciting noticing them start to trickle in - especially the metallic taste because that's such a specific one xx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 10:09

@eleveneleven11 I know what you mean about having the am I aren't I conversation. The last thing I want is the OH to feel stressed, anxious, or disappointed. So when I was tracking ovulation I didn't tell him about it. I just kept things to myself and I worked out when to DTD etc. He was just enjoying the ride shall we say haha. And then when I tested last month and got negatives I didn't tell him. Didn't tell him when AF arrived either. And then this month when I tested first and got a line that you needed to squint to see I didn't tell him. I waited 3 days to tell him when I had something definitive to show. He's now happy and calm. When I needed to talk to someone I came on here or talked to friends about it ❤️❤️

As for symptoms... so I started falling asleep every day at 3pm from about 6dpo. Would be sleeping 8 hrs a night and still napping in the afternoon. I then had pretty uncomfortable implantation cramping for 3 evenings straight at 7, 8, and 9dpo. I had a metallic taste when I woke up at 10dpo. But the strangest symptoms were sneezing and hay-fever type symptoms from 6dpo... Still on going now and (sorry tmi) lots of farting like I had eaten something that didn't agree with me lol. I got my first faint BFP at 11dpo. Sorry for the lengthy reply xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 15/08/2022 09:50

@TheCakeIsALie18 thank you so much! its so nice to have people to admit you're struggling a little bit to on here. i don't feel i can talk about it much to my husband because i think he struggles even more than me with the disappointment so i don't like to have the 'am i aren't i' conversation with him.
I've had dull aches in my tummy for around a week but they seem to particularly come on after eating or drinking which makes me just think its my gut (its sensitive anyway). I'm napping in the day and sleeping more but the heat usually has that effect on me!
what were your early symptoms, if any? x

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 09:36

@eleveneleven11 awww no hang in there! Get yourself a sweet treat as a pick me up haha. Are you noticing any possible symptoms? If AF is due end of the week you may feel some cramps today if you're lucky🤞🏻 unless a little bean has settled quietly. I've got everything crossed for you. Get through work today and find yourself something to cheer you up and take you mind off things this evening ❤️❤️ xxx

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eleveneleven11 · 15/08/2022 09:31

@TheCakeIsALie18 i've got the sads today. probably just a monday thing but also just dreading the potential disappointment towards the end of the week if AF makes an appearance! trying not to be so pessimistic this early on but I'm sure you totally understand what it's like.
how are you? x

@Shleepymummy another morning down - have you tested yet or resisted? xx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 09:25

@Maxime34 you've gotta do what's right for you. I've got everything crossed for you that everything will be fine ❤️❤️❤️ xxx

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Maxime34 · 15/08/2022 09:02

Thanks ladies, I'm 4+1 today so I know it's super early days. I think I'm going to quit testing for a bit as it feels a bit like torture. With my first (only successful pregnancy) I literally did one test and a second to show my husband and never thought to do anymore.Funny how much having losses changes you. I do feel more pregnant than I ever did with my other chemicals so who knows. One of my best friends had really faint lines all along but she's now 13 weeks and all scans have been fine so I'll try and stay positive. I've contacted the GP to see if I can get a blood test but mine are notoriously hard to get hold of. Best of luck to everyone.

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 08:08

@xttcbabyno1x aww that's good. I'm usually pretty good and coming out of it. It's just the over thinking that stalls me haha xxx

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xttcbabyno1x · 15/08/2022 08:06

@TheCakeIsALie18 honestly I feel the same I struggle really badly with it but I'm trying really hard to pull myself out of it, I've put it down on my midwife form too so hopefully she can help x x

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 08:03

@Greymalkin12 thanks ❤️ when is AF due for you? You're not out until it arrives!

@xttcbabyno1x yeah I know haha. But anxiety is a pain in the arse 😅 yeah I will come and join you on there now xxx

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xttcbabyno1x · 15/08/2022 07:58

@TheCakeIsALie18 dooo it and you can join the Facebook group too then ☺️ yeah you should be feeling more positive your test looks great!! Thing is you can't be anxious 24/7 as will make you feel so so down! Xx

Greymalkin12 · 15/08/2022 07:57

Not even the faintest line at 14dpo, I'd better prepare for AF although not all over yet. Good luck @Maxime34 with your line. @xttcbabyno1x and @TheCakeIsALie18 it is lovely to see yours going so well.

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 07:48

@xttcbabyno1x oooh exciting!

I'm 4+5 today. I may come and join you on the April babies group as well ❤️ I'm still feeling a little nervous, but after today's test I'm feeling more positive than nervous haha xxx

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xttcbabyno1x · 15/08/2022 07:41

@TheCakeIsALie18 I don't either so my chest has been on fire!! Hahaha

Oh amazing !! My midwife called yesterday took some weight info and then I need to call and book in for the 7th so that's exciting ☺️ oooh amazing so so exciting! How far along are you now? I'm 5 weeks + 1 xx

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TheCakeIsALie18 · 15/08/2022 07:41

How is everyone else doing today too? Any tests being done? Those of you heading towards O I'm wishing you lots of luck ❤️

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