TTC November baby

@MilkyAndFluffy from the fertility doctors I've spoken to they have always said that if you get a real surge and strong positive LH stick there's very little chance you haven't ovulated. You definitely can go down the route of having scans etc but I'd say if you usually do get a proper surge then ovulation is highly likely to be happening. Perhaps try tracking BBT next month as that's another way you can confirm it. A lot of women don't notice the EWCM but it doesn't mean it's not there where it's needs to be at the right time. I'm fairly sure there are supplements you can take to increase it naturally though so worth looking into that if things don't work out this month. A few more days to wait for me before the dreaded test day...! How are you feeling today?

Now it seems to have dropped in LH level? However I never got a static and it's still flashing? What is going on? 😩😩 xxx

Hey just checking in, sorry to all those who’ve had BFNs. It’s so tough

Currently on CD9 and have decided to wait until Monday (CD14) to test. I had a chemical last month and the uncertain tests are the worst - by CD14 at least it’s clear either way!! Also it’s my first clomid cycle and I don’t want to know it’s failed going into the weekend as I know I’ll be sad!

Baby dust to all xx

@MilkyAndFluffy 6TH DAY OF THE STUPID BA**ARD SMILEY FACE! 🤣🤣 but I can see a rise in LH so hoping it's soon lol xxxx

CD 21 today for me but I have long cycles 30-38 days usually. My boobs feel really sore today what would this be?
How's everyone else feeling? X

@Fallulah sorry to hear that but I understand it can be a relief. Mines was early last month which I was thankful for as being late must be so frustrating.

According to Flo app my ovulation day is this Friday but I used the clear blue advanced tests this morning expecting a flashy face but it was a circle. So not sure if that means my app is wrong. My cycle was shorter than normal last month so don’t know if that’s thrown it.

I’m out - period arrived this morning. Actually a bit of a relief as I’ve been feeling like it was on its way for a few days!
Onwards and upwards!

Suffered a loss at 21 weeks and has been devastating looking to start ttc how long did it take others after a loss? I feel like all I can think about is being pregnant again

@MilkyAndFluffy I just didn't want to put myself through the torment of possible faint lines and CPs etc. My reasoning was, if I'm pregnant I will know soon enough and it will be a more certain result. If not, AF will come and I won't have wasted a test. In a funny way I also quite like having the hope/curiosity about it during the tww?! I don't know, it just works for me! I must say though it was harder this time as with my first pregnancy I wasn't on MN when trying to conceive and was oblivious to all the early testers etc! It was more tempting this time with seeing people test and got positives from 9dpo onwards!

@Nelliepledge @SnookyPook defo agree I’m probably testing way too early because I’m so impatient argh - where do you find the will power to wait?! I defo need to try harder to wait till missed AF going forward. Thanks for sharing your test brand, I’ll order a cheeky pack for next month xxx

To add though, I've never tested early. Both times I've had a positive I've tested the day after a missed AF so I guess I've set the tests up for success a bit!

@Maxime34 @MilkyAndFluffy I use the OneStep Amazon ones and have found them fine. Followed up by a ClearBlue digital (that says 'pregnant +no. of weeks) to confirm / add clarity once I've seen a line!

Have never even tried a FRER!

Love that link about the HCG - crazy how different the levels in the normal range can be!

You definitely have hope, you are testing early so still in the game! Everything crossed for you lovely! Xxx

@Maxime34 i honestly don’t think I’ve ever noticed any symptoms around ovulation, I see lots of you guys talking about EWCM but I’ve never spotted it until a few days after my surge and it’s always like a bright white colour (like cooked egg whites) and continues pretty much till the day before my AF so I don’t think that’s the correct discharge. when I’ve looked into it apparently ovulation discharge is like raw egg white so clear. I’ve never noticed any pain or anything else to assume I’m ovulating. I’ve only ever gone of the surge - so technically I could be getting the LH surge but not actually releasing an egg - someone on here has actually mentioned about getting some sort of proof test to confirm you’ve actually ovulated which I’m getting really tempted by just to confirm it’s defo happening (sounds dramatic such early days but I would like a confirmation)
ah I’m soo glad you’ve been all good, are you just a few days behind my dpo? Your trip has landed at the perfect time…. I have absolutely everything crossed!!!

@Nelliepledge the support on here is insane!!! Jealous of your kfc but my pancakes did the same trick! Yep worse case we can roll over to the December thread and pray next month is our month!!

@TunnocksTCake thank you sooo much for sharing that information and the link! I honestly never understood why some people get them early and some people don’t so that makes such logical sense and of course every single person is different! Ok I feel slightly better… I really need to stop early testing if I can because it just causes me misery that may not even be legit…..

totally interested and 2nd asking what tests people use, I have always used FRER but I actually got a savage indent for the first few mins on my test this morning but it had no colour and then disappeared so it was a stark bfn…. The most brutal moment of my TTC journey so far! I do think there are faults with all brands here and there and none are completely error free…. But good to know what others use 🤗 I think you’ll lose trust the more this journey goes on 🥺

I’m keeping a twinge of hope girls, deffo feel better after scoffing a million pancakes smothered in Nutella 😋

I agree about first response, convinced myself I had a bfp last month after 2 different indent lines. Was a rollercoaster

I think this is such a good point @TunnocksTCake everyone is different and every pregnancy is going to be different too.

Can I ask what pregnancy tests everyone is using? I've had some savage indent lines the last few months using first response which have really got my hopes up, I've been hearing really bad things about them but what are better alternatives? Clear blue seem a bit unreliable too. Maybe I'm clutching at straws though as ultimately if it's a BFP it should just be obvious and I need to stop getting my hopes up over a silly indent!

This isn't the one I was thinking of but if you scroll down to the chart is shows the huge variation is hcg concentration by weeks pregnant - everyone is different

www.exeterlaboratory.com/test/hcg-human-chorionic-gonadotrophin/

@MilkyAndFluffy sorry to hear about your bfn but you're not out yet! 10dpo is still very early, there are so many people who don't get a bfp until after af is due. It's all to do with your own starting levels of hcg and everyone's different- e.g. if your starting point is 2 & it doubles every day then it takes 3 days to get to 10 which is the sensitivity of a frer. But some people would be starting at say 5 so it only takes one day. I Will try to find where I read that and send the link over as it explained it much better than me!

@TinyPuds thanks for the echinacea recommendation I hadn't thought of that

Sorry to those who don't think they are ovulating. Has anyone tried/ heard of the proof tests? They test progesterone and can prove you have ovulated so might be worth trying next cycle. Some people do just have v quick surges though so it is possible they are being missed. Mine are different every month too so one bad month isn't to say it will happen again

Aw mate I am sorry for your result, so grateful for the support from this group and whatever you feel we are in this together. Im glad youre allowing yourself your sad day, i had a cry and a kfc which i totally recommend 😂 sending lots of hugs to you too. Onto the next, we shall make a TTC December thread ✨️ 💛

@MilkyAndFluffy ah of course you don't know for sure as you didn't test. Did you notice any other symptoms around ovulation that could help pin point it? I find it so so hard to know to be honest so I really rely on the LH tests. 10dpo is still super early but I know how hard it is when you see so many early lines on here. I'm trying to hold out till the weekend and so far the urge isn't upon me but it's still early days so really easy to say that now. Hope you have a big stack of pancakes to make you feel better. Xxx

@Maxime34 ahh thanks chick, means alot. Nice to have each other (and everyone else on here) to get through the hard days such as bfn days! You are right I’m still only 10dpo (assuming I ovulated on day 15 but I didn’t track this month argh) but I just always see so many gals getting their BFP’s early I can’t help but think I’m out! Im gonna test again in the morning or maybe the day after if I can hold off and then call myself out for this month and wait for AF to arrive. Last month I had a 26 day cycle anyway so I’ll possibly have AF arrive Thursday/Friday to tell me for sure
how are you getting on? Has focussing on your trip away helped curb the testing craze? Have everything crossed for when you so plan, keep me posted 🤗 xx

Hi everyone, also joining 😊A few cycles into TTC #1 and promised myself I wouldn't overthink, but have predictably googled everything in sight...

Is anyone here trying low-dose aspirin? Have bought a pack but keep seeing conflicting advice on when/whether to take it 🤔

Hey guys….can I join this thread. I am cycle 5 now ttc #4 and pretty sure today is ovulation day. We have been at it like rabbits to try to catch it haha. All of my other ones I fell pregnant instantly so this hanging around waiting isn’t fun! My eldest is 16 so think it’s literally just an age thing.

keeping everything crossed for you all that this is our month

Congratulations @SnookyPook so happy for you.

@MilkyAndFluffy sorry love I've not been on her for a few days and just saw your posts. Really sorry you got a bfn this morning it really is the worst feeling. What dpo do you think you are? Is there still a chance do you think? I imagine you're still really early so there's still time. Thinking of you though as I feel the exact same sadness every time it's negative. Virtual hugs xxx

I'm currently cycle day 14 and have dtd the past 4 days, will again tonight. Predicted day for ovulation is day 16.
partner is going away for 2 nights from tomorrow so praying it's enough 🤞🏼🤍