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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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Looking for TWW buddies....

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peaky297 · 14/11/2022 21:48

Hey! I'm on my first month of TTC baby number 2!
I'm now approx 7dpo (I think!) And in the two week wait.
Anyone else?

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Stilltobeseen · 12/03/2023 14:37

Hi everyone, how are we all? So I'm not tracking/doing LH strips but pretty confident I'm having ovulation cramps today (rarely get these but have on occasion) we DTD last night but my DH has woken up with a rotten cold so don't think we'll be DTD today.y app predicts O tomorrow. I'm worried I'll miss my window if we don't do it today. Anyone have O cramps and know if they o after them/before etc?

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peaky297 · 07/03/2023 14:18

Just had the strangest experience- went out on my lunch break for a walk - was feeling a bit hungry but not ravenous. As I was walking around I started to feel really shaky and queasy, my hands physically shook. I've had something to eat now which has helped and I'm no longer shaky, but I still feel queasy!
Anyone experienced anything similar? X

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Angelselevenx · 06/03/2023 17:42

&@peaky297 I will do! I’ve just started using it this morning whilst AF is still here to try get to grips with it ahead of my fertile few days 🤞🏼.

I think I can see a really faint line but it’s so difficult to pick them up on photos! Hopefully a darker line tomorrow for you.

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peaky297 · 06/03/2023 11:05

Morning everyone! How are we?

Update from me - did another test this morning (yes I know...🙈😂)
There is a line again which I think is darker than yesterdays (DH can just about see it today and I haven't needed to edit the photo to see it on camera) - what do you think???

9dpo today and due AF Sunday. Symptoms wise, cramps on and off and boobs sore (nipples have intermittent tingling / burning), tired.

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peaky297 · 05/03/2023 18:32

Also @Stilltobeseen that sounds sensible - TTC is so hard on our mental health isn't it. But, perhaps with a break from the pressure it'll happen x

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peaky297 · 05/03/2023 18:30

@Angelselevenx really sorry to hear, but at least you know now and it sounds like you have a good plan for next month! Let us know what the natural cycles thing is like - never tried BBT but that may be my next port of call if no joy this month!

Glad some other people can see it - can never be 100% sure that I'm not going mental at this point 😅🙈 would like to say I'll wait a couple of days now, but I doubt that will happen!

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Angelselevenx · 05/03/2023 18:06

@peaky297 AF is in full flow, excited to try again next month as I’ve just bought the Natural Cycles thermometer and subscribed to their app. Also signed up to Vitl to get the right vitamins for conception!

I also definitely see something!! Test tomorrow with FMU? Keep us updated! X

Stilltobeseen · 05/03/2023 17:06

I definitely see something @peaky297 hard to tell from the pic but a few more days will confirm either way! Best of luck. DH and I agreed to take a break from 'trying' as such. We'll not be preventing but I'm putting the tests of all kinds away and just trying to let nature take its course for a few months. I feel like I'm missing valuable moments in my life being so consumed by ttc. I need to do this for my DD and for me and DH. I'm driving myself round the bend.

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peaky297 · 05/03/2023 16:41

@Angelselevenx how's it going? Still spotting?
@Stilltobeseen I'm so sorry to hear that - hope you're ok 😢💐 I think they are pretty common - perhaps hold off testing until your period is late? Ignorance is bliss and all that?

I'm having a very strange month - currently 8dpo. Extremely tired, cramps and lots of CM (mainly watery / creamy stuff) but yesterday had some EWCM thrown in there which threw me. Also have tingly nipples and headaches on and off. Did a test this morning which was stupid as it's so so early, but I couldn't resist. I think there's a shadow, DH can't see anything though. Thoughts please? X

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Stilltobeseen · 02/03/2023 11:10

I think I may have had yet another chemical this month. Is this common to have? I got the faintest line around 11 dpo but the next day was negative. Period was 2 days late and its heavy. The month I'm sure I had a chemical before my period was heavy then as well. Obviously I can't be fully sure (and hate myself for testing early again) but it's beginning to worry me that there's something wrong. I had zero issues that I'm aware of with chemicals etc when ttc DD although after having several negative tests back then I just stopped testing which is my aim going forward.
Seen more pregnancy announcements the past few days for people having their seconds children and it stung. I am so grateful for my DD but the heart wants what it wants and that's a bigger family. Ugh why do some people just get pregnant on the first try while the rest of us have to go through this crap!

Angelselevenx · 01/03/2023 13:24

@peaky297 really weird, I’m getting a really really light pink/orangey colour when I wipe. God knows what’s going on. I had those really sharp pains last Friday and then still getting negative tests so that couldn’t have been implantation

Angelselevenx · 01/03/2023 12:33

@peaky297 3 days late and negative tests. Think I’m just about to start my period. But it’s okay cause it means another cycle to try 😊. How are you getting on? X

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peaky297 · 01/03/2023 12:30

Any update @Angelselevenx ? X

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GemLou88 · 27/02/2023 18:02

Hey @Angelselevenx did you use a sensitive test? Could still be too early.

I did a LH test today as I’ve been having more O pain and lots of EWCM and I’ve got a peak. Dtd Thursday, yesterday and will again tonight so fingers crossed it’s enough 🤞🏻

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peaky297 · 27/02/2023 09:55

@Angelselevenx I can see a slight shadow there, but agree it's not dark enough to be definitive. If you have ovulated later than usual then it may just be still implanting. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst - either way, you're not out till AF shows! 🤞

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Angelselevenx · 27/02/2023 09:52

@peaky297 did an overnight shift at work last night and held my pee til 7am and did a test (attached a photo) but may be an indent or evap. I’m technically a day late on my period now and just done another test and I can’t see anything 😔 10dpo now but I do know my ovulation happens later in my cycle as I think I ovulated around day 21. Who knows, I’ll see if AF arrives

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peaky297 · 27/02/2023 09:27

@Stilltobeseen so sorry to hear that - it's so tough isn't it 😢 just enjoy a couple of weeks off symptom spotting etc now then you can try again! 🤞
@Angelselevenx any update? How are you @GemLou88 ?

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GemLou88 · 26/02/2023 10:38

So sorry @Stilltobeseen so hard cycle after cycle. Hope you’re doing ok. I haven’t been tracking LH but I think I ovulated yesterday or today but OH has been working nights or too tired so probably missed our chance this month.

Angelselevenx · 26/02/2023 10:32

@Stilltobeseen oh I’m so sorry. I’m 9DPO today and a BFN. But had intense ovary cramping yesterday so not sure if that was implantation cramps or not which would mean I wouldn’t show a positive yet. Not going to test anymore and just going to wait for AF to arrive

Stilltobeseen · 26/02/2023 09:39

And minutes after posting I got my monthly spotting, tested to be sure and BFN so I'm out. Onto cycle 5. Really upset

Stilltobeseen · 26/02/2023 07:28

How's everyone getting on? I'm 13dpo today, due period on Tuesday. Have mild cramps and sore boobs feels like period is about to begin at any moment. I won't be testing unless I'm late, too much sadness and disappointment seeing BFN again and again.

GemLou88 · 24/02/2023 08:23

Hey @peaky297 I’ve used CB digital before. One month I got a static smiley and went straight back to empty circle. Not flashing smiley. And for 2 months I had a flashing smiley for almost 2 weeks before I got a static. I found testing with them in the evening better. But it might be better to test every few days with them and use the ic’s everyday. Then use the cb to confirm a peak as they are expensive to use.

welcome @Angelselevenx i hope the tww is going quickly for you

Angelselevenx · 24/02/2023 08:19

@peaky297 thanks! CD 28 today and took a test yesterday which was around 6dpo but was negative. Wondering whether I should take one today with the first wee of the day

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peaky297 · 24/02/2023 08:17

@Stilltobeseen thanks for the tip!

@Angelselevenx so sorry missed your comment first time! Of course you are more than welcome!

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Stilltobeseen · 24/02/2023 08:05

@peaky297 thank you 🤞 for you too! I've never used the clearblue so can't help sorry. I use the easy at home straps with the premom app which I love. Really easy to use and the strips are nice and big so they're easier to read