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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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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 08:42

Hi all,

I wanted to start a thread where people can come to brain dump about feelings, symptoms and anything really. I’m struggling with TTC, pcos and a lot of emotions this month and find it useful to just hear what others are going though!

I also thought a thread for people like me who can’t help but test to share photos and experiences 😌

My most recent tests attached, could be anything from 18-5 DPO 🤦‍♀️ Neither are with FMU.

Current symptoms, EXTREMELY bloated, twinges in hips and sides and knackered - none of these are massively unusual for me…

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 14:44

So sorry to hear about your loss too @Moosh18 ❤️

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 14:44

@Moosh18 oh I feel that! I have pcos so sometimes have a normal cycle and sometimes won’t have a period for a couple of months, it’s great fun isn’t it! 😩

I’m feeling awful today with bloating and cramps, but not period cramps like weird pulls and nips 🤷‍♀️

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Moosh18 · 31/08/2022 14:40

@JaneGnR88 hey! I got a positive on a cheapie at 10 which sadly ended in MC at 12 weeks, this is my second cycle trying after that, just finding it hard again! My cycles are long around 45 days so feels like everyone gets twice as many shots!

How are you? X

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 14:38

Hi @Moosh18 👋
I think some internet cheapies can be quite weak in terms of the HCG they measure and last time
i got pregnant I didn’t get a positive until about 12 DPO, so don’t lose heart!
How’re you feeling in yourself?

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Moosh18 · 31/08/2022 14:35

Hey ladies can I join! I'm 10DPO today, had a bfn on an internet cheapie one this morning, but think I'm out :(

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 14:20

I’ve just had a look and I think it’s 2 cups of instant coffee, or so the NHS website says! But that’s for during pregnancy so i’m sure you’re fine to have a bit more when TTC!

My bloating is so bad this afternoon, and I keep getting like nipping pain in my sides and by my bellybutton, feels weird…

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Ana12345 · 31/08/2022 10:56

Yep, I read that in should be a maximum of 200mg of caffeine... but how this translates in actually coffee cups is quite confusing.
Anyway, when it happens (the pregnancy), I am totally ready to give it up. But now it helps me with my anxiety. 😬😬

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 10:48

I’m not sure but I probably go over it! I wouldn’t think a couple of cups a day (instant) will do any harm, proper coffee might be different but I still wouldn’t worry too much!

You still have to have the things you enjoy! I’ve just started switching to decaf after 12pm ☕️

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Ana12345 · 31/08/2022 10:34

Until I get to a conclusion, I am struggling a bit also with the need to drink coffee. By any chance do you know what would be too much? 🙈

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 09:19

Bless you, sorry to hear that ❤️

Exactly, I sometimes think if I just stop thinking about it, it’ll happen, but it’s impossible!

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Ana12345 · 31/08/2022 09:16

So sorry you went through that... mine was blighted ovum. I also struggled to accept it...

But now I'm back in business in TTC. I'm 10 DPO. You're totally right with the symptoms. When I got pregnant I was totally shocked because I was sure my period was close. Now all similar symptoms give me hope that maybe I'm pregnant and I just tested to early...

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JaneGnR88 · 31/08/2022 09:00

Hi @Ana12345 👋
How many DPO are you? So sorry to hear about your loss, I had a chemical in December and I still don’t think I’ve fully processed it 😞

It’s so annoying that PMS symptoms are so similar to early pregnancy 🤦‍♀️

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Ana12345 · 31/08/2022 08:48

I'm right there with you. Also TTC after miscarriage and I'm anxious with testing and focusing on symptoms. So far tests are negative and as symptoms I have sore breasts, i'm bloated and with mild cramps.
Let's hope for the best. Fingers crossed for both of us. 🤗🤗

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