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CaraLouLou · 2022-11-27T11:59:03+00:00

Hi all, I don't have any friends who are TTC and I feel like I need a little support group out with my other half. There are loads of threads here but they are so long, I didn't know where to start so thought I'd create a new thread. I'm 33, TTC baby number 1 (Edinburgh). I'm currently on cycle 5, just about to enter my fertile window on CD 11. I had my copper coil removed in July this year and I am tracking along with OPKs. I seem to be ovulating with the dark positive line, although a little later on day 18 -19. I'm hoping to see my ovulation come forward a bit. How is everyone getting on? I am overall very positive and can't wait to get a BFP. I'm still getting used to the lingo! Cara

Mannymoomin · 10/12/2022 19:29

Hoping to join you all.

Im on 1st cycle after miscarriage and currently 3dpo ttc number 4.
I did ovulate early this cycle so we only got in 2 days of dtd before peak.

Fingers crossed what they say about high fertility after MC is true, and hopefully this tww goes quickly with all the Christmas shenanigans going on.

good luck everyone

L92 · 10/12/2022 17:31

@SarahEvans1996 I’m in a pretty similar boat too. Af was due Thursday had period like symptoms for a few days leading up to Thursday did a couple test and all negative and af still hasn’t arrived yet and period symptoms have completely eased up ! Haven't tested since Wednesday though but really thought I was out this month . I won’t bother re testing until early next week incase af arrives late ! So crazy though that your in same situation! In my previous pregnancy I knew I was pregnant before any test ect but don’t have that feeling this time so I just don’t know !

would it be possible you ovulated later than you thought maybe ?

SarahEvans1996 · 10/12/2022 11:13

I haven't posted in here for a few days now, period is currently 5 days late, my boobs are a bit sore on the sides and I've had on off headaches, my period was meant to start on Wednesday, and I'm always bang on time! Thursday was the only day I had cramps, milder than my AF cramps and since then nothing no AF cramps, or barely even mild cramps at all, took a test yesterday negative took 2 today negative, idk what's going on😭

staceymarieox · 07/12/2022 10:07

@CaraLouLou did you get your peak after? I tested later the day of the last one and the next day and they were fading out as they should, took one last night on a whim just to make sure and it was negative so definitely think that was my peak! DTD the day before and day after so fingers crossed some sailors were still there! 🤣

5dpo now and some slight cramps I think? Sometimes I'm sure I feel them but it's nothing 🤣 so into TWW now 😭 my predicted AF will be due on the 16th but who knows with my random cycles! But maybe still hope for a Christmas positive! 😀

@Nic2908 congrats on your BFP

DandelionPockets · 04/12/2022 22:04

@Nic2908 woo!! congratulations, hope it all goes really well.

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CaraLouLou · 04/12/2022 22:00

@Nic2908 congratulations! I saw the first photo earlier and was going to suggest doing another test. Don't be wary of others, although it is disheartening for those who don't get a BFP, I think I can speak for everyone and say we're always delighted for a fellow mummy to be when she gets her BFP. (that rhymes, should get it trademarked 😂).

Amazing news, please keep us posted!

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Nic2908 · 04/12/2022 21:39

@Setfiretotherain1 thank you. I’m just so wary for other people. Fertility is a cruel game to the kindest of people. I used the Severn seas ones with both my pregnancies

Alexis7890 · 04/12/2022 21:35

Hi all

hope you don’t mind another joining? TTC number 1 as well, I’m 32 and have been going through fertility treatment for a while so currently on cycle 5 having tried letrozole and now injectables. I have PCOS and don’t ovulate naturally so hoping this works! Currently CD5 and have regular monitoring to see if I’m progressing to ovulation!

Congratulations @Nic2908

Setfiretotherain1 · 04/12/2022 21:23

@Nic2908 no hating, just jealousy! Which vitamins did you take?

Nic2908 · 04/12/2022 21:19

Please don’t hate me but yes it is. It was the same for my first too. I did the opk and the pre natal vitamins. @Setfiretotherain1

Setfiretotherain1 · 04/12/2022 20:54

@Nic2908 congratulations!! Is this your first month trying?!

Nic2908 · 04/12/2022 19:29

@DandelionPockets well I don’t think I can argue with this. Wow!

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L92 · 04/12/2022 19:02

I’m 11 days dpo today and couldn’t resist testing and got a bfn ! Holding in hope over the next few days and due Friday !

congrats on the positive’s hoping if it’s not this month it will be next month for us !

DandelionPockets · 04/12/2022 14:49

I think that looks good! Do you have a other to take again in the morning?

Nic2908 · 04/12/2022 10:50

Morning lovelies. I’m 11dpo today and I got this. It’s kind of half there half not there what do you think?

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CaraLouLou · 03/12/2022 21:16

staceymarieox · 03/12/2022 15:19

@CaraLouLou thank you for the pics they are super helpful! I have had positive ones before when we were last trying this time last year but we took a break then started again around August!

My last cycle was 42 days so wasn't expecting to be ovulating quite yet but I leave my app on a 31 day cycle so I work from those prediction dates and just correct it as I go! Im about halfway through the predicted fertile window now, and only started testing because I was having cramps! I've attached a picture of today's one, probably taken about 1:30pm and will check again now probably around tea time! I would say looking at yours that this is the closest i've had to a positive looking one! Like you said the window is quite small so it's hard to pin point!

Oh amazing, that looks like a strong line! No positive line for me yet but we'll see what happens tomorrow! Fingers crossed for you, please keep us posted

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Ncl31 · 03/12/2022 18:09

Hey, I hope it’s okay for me to join.
We are TTC #1 (OH already has DS).
This is now cycle 14 for us. We had our initial fertility appointment last month, which has resulted in bloods, sperm analysis for OH and HSG for me.
I’ve not been ovulating much at all. Today I peaked on CB digital and have felt crampy since last night. I am currently CD17, we DTD CD 15 and will tonight again once my friends son who we’re babysitting has gone home.
Fingers crossed for you all this month. Let’s hope there’s plenty of Christmas BFPs

staceymarieox · 03/12/2022 15:19

@CaraLouLou thank you for the pics they are super helpful! I have had positive ones before when we were last trying this time last year but we took a break then started again around August!

My last cycle was 42 days so wasn't expecting to be ovulating quite yet but I leave my app on a 31 day cycle so I work from those prediction dates and just correct it as I go! Im about halfway through the predicted fertile window now, and only started testing because I was having cramps! I've attached a picture of today's one, probably taken about 1:30pm and will check again now probably around tea time! I would say looking at yours that this is the closest i've had to a positive looking one! Like you said the window is quite small so it's hard to pin point!

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CaraLouLou · 03/12/2022 11:23

How did you get on @Chanteuse - any joy after that faint line?

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CaraLouLou · 03/12/2022 11:22

Jen05p · 01/12/2022 22:34

No im out sorry! Was on a girls trip away and started my period so didn't have any good news to share when I got back sadly. CD14 falls next weekend so fingers crossed for around that time. I have booked in a pelvic scan, amh and hyscosy to check tubes for next week. I think after months just need some reassurance as I think approximately this would be our 14th cycle ttc. Will let you know how it goes with the various tests!

Good luck to all for the coming weeks and also for any of you past peak ovulation..hoping and praying for some good news for all xxx

Sorry to hear that, but so glad you have tests booked. I'm only on cycle 5 so can't imagine what it's like after so many cycles. Thinking of you and definitely keep us posted on the results if you choose to share 💕

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CaraLouLou · 03/12/2022 11:19

Hi @Setfiretotherain1 - Welcome! I ovulate later than 'normal' too. I'm averaging ovulating between CD17 - 19. I'm on CD17 but haven't quite peaked yet, I have very very clear discharge so I should get that positive today or tomorrow.

I'm currently on cycle 5 after getting the copper coil out in July, trying for baby 1! :)

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CaraLouLou · 03/12/2022 11:16

staceymarieox · 02/12/2022 23:35

Hi everyone! Hoping to make some friends and have some advice on this thread! :D

I'm 28 TTC #2, CD16 unsure if ovulating - this is cycle 3 for me! Had some obscure and long cycles before this so think I'm still adjusting to normal after the pill, using my health app to track, I have it set to a 31 day cycle and I just correct is as I go along until I settle down!

I was using cheapy ov sticks, but was getting shadowy lines etc so bought tesco own brand ones, just hoping for someone's opinion on if i've had a surge or if they are just varying levels of negative!

Top test is from Wednesday,
Second from Thursday
Third from around lunchtime today (friday)
Last one from around 9pm today (friday)

I'm sure the third was heading towards a positive but the last one has thrown me off and now I'm unsure!

Hiya! Welcome, it's so good to chat to people on the same journey. I have been using ovulation sticks for about 5 months and you'll know when you have a positive as the first line is really dark. I think your ones are varying levels of negative but who knows, everyone is different. Remember the window to see the positive is quite small so I tend to test multiple times a day when I know I'm supposed to be ovulating. I'm currently on CD17 but haven't peaked yet, if it doesn't happen today or tomorrow I reckon I may not have ovulated this cycle. I'll keep you posted if I see a darker line! I'll include a screenshot of last months so you can see the dark line - hopefully it's helpful. Best of luck!

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staceymarieox · 02/12/2022 23:35

Hi everyone! Hoping to make some friends and have some advice on this thread! :D

I'm 28 TTC #2, CD16 unsure if ovulating - this is cycle 3 for me! Had some obscure and long cycles before this so think I'm still adjusting to normal after the pill, using my health app to track, I have it set to a 31 day cycle and I just correct is as I go along until I settle down!

I was using cheapy ov sticks, but was getting shadowy lines etc so bought tesco own brand ones, just hoping for someone's opinion on if i've had a surge or if they are just varying levels of negative!

Top test is from Wednesday,
Second from Thursday
Third from around lunchtime today (friday)
Last one from around 9pm today (friday)

I'm sure the third was heading towards a positive but the last one has thrown me off and now I'm unsure!

Setfiretotherain1 · 01/12/2022 22:50

I’ll join. Long time lurker but first time I’ve ever posted on this board. Still trying to understand all the lingo!
Currently TTC #2, been off the pill since July and no luck but this is first cycle properly tracking. Wasn’t even trying when we got pregnant first time so this is all new to me. My cycle seems to be about 40 days… really wish it was shorter but I guess there’s not much I can do. Clearblue showing high fertility the last few days so CD18 onwards but no peak yet. Fingers crossed for a BFP for us all soon!

Jen05p · 01/12/2022 22:34

No im out sorry! Was on a girls trip away and started my period so didn't have any good news to share when I got back sadly. CD14 falls next weekend so fingers crossed for around that time. I have booked in a pelvic scan, amh and hyscosy to check tubes for next week. I think after months just need some reassurance as I think approximately this would be our 14th cycle ttc. Will let you know how it goes with the various tests!

Good luck to all for the coming weeks and also for any of you past peak ovulation..hoping and praying for some good news for all xxx