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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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The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.

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LittleMiss2023 · 29/01/2023 23:07

Hi all

I’ve commented on a few threads but thought I would start a new one for anyone who may have ovulated over the weekend and now starting the TWW? Officially 1DPO today.

This is our first cycle trying to conceive #1. I came off the pill a few weeks ago, had my normal withdrawl bleed. Had flashing smileys last week with the static appearing on Saturday. I will assume I ovulated yesterday as I had a fair few cramps.

Anyone else in the same boat?

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Kittenmum89 · 08/02/2023 08:19

5DPO, woke up today feeling really crampy and about to get period (which is still about 2 weeks away). Also nausea but that may just be because I am a wee Hungry Horace this morning.

how is everyone feeling today ?

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LittleMiss2023 · 08/02/2023 08:19

starryeyedchicken · 08/02/2023 07:43

I cannot believe my eyes

That’s a pretty good test!! Congrats! How many DPO are you today??

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Kittenmum89 · 08/02/2023 08:18

@starryeyedchicken oh my goodness ! Congratulations, what lovely news !!!

starryeyedchicken · 08/02/2023 07:43

I cannot believe my eyes

The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.
OnNaturesCourse · 07/02/2023 20:45

@LittleMiss2023 I have been the same. Like wide awake. Falling asleep has been a bit more difficult too despite the tiredness.

OnNaturesCourse · 07/02/2023 20:44

Yeh, and another BFN tonight on 2 early tests 😔 I know I'm only 10dpo BUT I know my body and I just feel it's not happened this month if that makes sense.

Only thing I've achieved this month is sore eyes from squinting so much 😂👀

Of course I'll continue testing until AF shows up right enough, like to pee on money a lot these days!

Been really achy all day, a bit like constipation pains but real low in my pelvis. I'm beyond shattered too. Skin and hair have gone greasy too which usually happens when AF is gearing up but was also the first symptom of being pregnant with my first 😂🤰 so... Who knows.

I am swinging from being totally OK with whatever happens to obsessively squinting at blank tests under the bathroom light for half an hour...then going back for one last check lol.

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LittleMiss2023 · 07/02/2023 20:30

Not sure if this is anyway connected - but I have woken up the last two mornings wide awake very early! Yesterday was 3:30am and today was 4:10am. Wide awake, ready to start my day!

It’s 10DPO today but I am going to hold off testing until tomorrow afternoon. I actually haven’t shown DH the ‘faint’ tests as I want to wait until there are clear lines and surprise him. I’ve bought a cute little book saying ‘You’re going to be a Dad’ I will give him when it’s time! 😂

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Peachyplumm · 07/02/2023 20:03

@OnNaturesCourse hey, just dull achy pain down there today after horrible cramps last night. I think it was implantation last night as I felt like I was coming on but no blood. I’m 10dpo today and still bfn but I hear you’re supposed to wait till a few days after to test so hcg can rise. Will test again tomorrow.

how are you? I saw you got bfn too, we’re both still early! Any symptoms?

OnNaturesCourse · 07/02/2023 18:02

How are you @Peachyplumm

Mushroo · 07/02/2023 17:24

@madeofcodes definitely, it’s still so early! Lots of time.

Im so over the TWW today, I’m tired, think I’m getting a cold and just want to know one way or another mainly because I want a glass of wine

madeofcodes · 07/02/2023 17:16

@Mushroo I mean it's not the end of the world is it really but I'm just a little sad today. I've had bad cramps for the past couple of hours. I'm 9DPO so I suppose there's still time. Next time I will force myself to not test until 10/11dpo.

Peachyplumm · 07/02/2023 15:53

Hi ladies ❤️

Yesterday’s cramps turned really painful, I had to leave my step mums birthday gathering to go home and lay down. It felt exactly like my period was about to come on, with the pain radiating all around my back and down my thighs. I was in agony. Lasted about 3-4 hours at that intensity after I’d been cramping mildly all day.
now I have a dull achy & full feeling on my uterus.

i didn’t start bleeding (I’m 5 days early) so I thought it must be implantation, and decided I should hold off at least until this evening since it happened in the evening, but this morning (10dpo) couldn’t help myself and did another FRER. Bfn. But then out of curiosity I did a cheapie OPK and it’s blazing

not sure if I will retest tonight as planned or just wait till tomorrow

Summer022 · 07/02/2023 15:40

Hi ladies,

I hope it’s ok to join the thread! I am currently trying for baby #1 and this is cycle #2. I am currently 6dpo and finding the tww sooo painful!! I have had sore boobs since ovulation day but they are calming down now which worries me slightly. Trying to remain positive though that I’ll see those two precious lines eventually 🤞 Loved reading your experiences and it’s so nice to not feel so alone. X

Kittenmum89 · 07/02/2023 13:39

How is everyone today ladies?
Not to worry for those with BFN it could be a bit early. I have everything crossed for you all and sending baby dust.
I feel totally normal today, but again as only about 4 DPO I don't think I would feel much anyway.
Sometimes I wish there was a way to know immediately, like a wee notification on your phone even to just know if it had fertilized haha.

LegalLights · 07/02/2023 12:42

@CaptinKitty probably is a case of time will tell and keeping an eye on things 🤷 sorry I can't be more helpful, always possible someone else will have better insight..!?

CaptinKitty · 07/02/2023 12:19

LegalLights · 07/02/2023 11:58

That does seem odd @CaptinKitty are you generally quite regular?

Usually period wise I am quite regular. I always assumed due to the regularity of my periods, I was also ovulating exactly halfway though my cycle.

With my son (who is now 3), it was literally a case of doing the deed once that month and getting preg straight away. I started tracking my ovulation properly this time as we started trying around October time using my fertility tracker app and nothing happened. Then started testing with the ovulation kits, which did show I was ovulating about a week later than my fertility tracking app had assumed.

I suppose I will just need to keep an eye on the bleeding and see what happens

LegalLights · 07/02/2023 11:58

That does seem odd @CaptinKitty are you generally quite regular?

CaptinKitty · 07/02/2023 11:47

Hi ladies

hope you don’t mind me joining the party, but we are trying to make baby number 2 and I have very similar dates to you all.

Clearblue ovulation stick showed a solid smiley face on the 2nd of Feb, so we had a few days of doing the deed. Tested again on the 5th and got the empty circle, so must have ovulated.

I should be around 5 days PO, but have just been to the loo and have a fair bit of bright red bleeding. I’m assuming it’s my period rather than implantation as it’s certainly not light spotting!

I can’t help feel a period 5 days after ovulation feels extremely short though?

LegalLights · 07/02/2023 11:21

I'm doing daily testing from now - it's our first month trying so I'm disregarding the financial hit for now. If it's going to take a few cycles I'll likely be more frugal but I find it actually helps with my emotions. Can't cope with the not knowing! It is still early yet.

OnNaturesCourse · 07/02/2023 10:57

I am going to head to the shops today and pick up some more tests...just because I like torturing myself before AF shows up 😂 I feel like if I don't have a BFP by 12DPO then I will consider myself out this cycle.

Have you done another test since your faint?

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LittleMiss2023 · 07/02/2023 10:49

OnNaturesCourse · 07/02/2023 10:35

Need to read thro and catch up but just a quick update from me this morning

10DPO and BFN on FRER with FMU.

Not even a hint of anything aside from the usual grey indent (when did FRER get so bad for these?!)

We’re still only early (I’m currently 9DPO) so as they say, not out until AF shows up. Look at me trying to be positive but second guessing my faint line yesterday! I really need to not test tomorrow I think and wait until at least Thursday (11DPO)

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OnNaturesCourse · 07/02/2023 10:35

Need to read thro and catch up but just a quick update from me this morning

10DPO and BFN on FRER with FMU.

Not even a hint of anything aside from the usual grey indent (when did FRER get so bad for these?!)

Purpleflowers17 · 07/02/2023 10:26

So I caved 🙈 11DPO and BFN! I only had what I’m hoping was implantation bleeding on Sunday night. Surely would be positive by now or does it take a few days for HCG levels to increase?
Felt positive yesterday but now feeling like might just been a random spotting.

LegalLights · 07/02/2023 09:35

madeofcodes · 07/02/2023 08:44

Morning! How is everyone today? Did another test today and to be honest I can't see any line today. I thought there would be some progression but maybe the test yesterday wasn't right. Feeling a little meh today but hey ho.

Will you test again tomorrow? I was sure you had one the other day :/ fingers crossed for you 🤞🤞🤞

Mushroo · 07/02/2023 09:34

Morning! Still just feeling tired and like I might be getting a cold. I’ve decided I’m going to hold out testing as long as possible. I’m 8dpo today and Google suggests today / tomorrow is the most likely day for implantation so fingers crossed! Going to take it easy.

@madeofcodes that’s so rubbish. Hopefully it’s a dodgy test and you’ll get a nice clear BFP soon! Other than feeling deflated how are you?