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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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July 2023 TCC thread

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AnonyHB · 23/06/2023 10:25

Hi all,

I am out for this month on my first cycle TTC baby number 2. Have a 3 year old already and I am approaching 35years old. June was a relaxed TTC month but determined to use OPKS and be a bit more strategic this month. Looking forward to tracking our progress together this month - feel free to introduce yourself below!

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winterbabyrose · 03/07/2023 10:01

On CD2 today so just got to wait for AF to finish up in a day or two and then can start tracking!

winterbabyrose · 03/07/2023 10:00

Can I join if possible please? Now technically on 3rd month of TTC for #2. BFN on the first month, and then got a yeast infection during my fertile window on the second month 🙃so that one was a right off as we couldn't DTD.

We have a 1.5 year old, who took 3 cycles to fall pregnant with, so hoping this will be our month!

BB2023 · 03/07/2023 09:15

@Drttc Congratulations! Xx

theodora2146 · 03/07/2023 09:11

Drttc · 03/07/2023 07:46

10dpo this morning and got this… can’t believe it!

Congratulations 🥳

theodora2146 · 03/07/2023 09:11

CD12 for me ovulation due Thursday but I've got some cheap LH tests so will test this week to see if I can find a peak. Second month trying for baby 1 following a mc in November 22.

Good luck everyone for July 🤞🏼

Drttc · 03/07/2023 07:46

10dpo this morning and got this… can’t believe it!

July 2023 TCC thread
BB2023 · 02/07/2023 16:24

Hotmalibu94 · 02/07/2023 12:04

Hi everyone!
We are heading into cycle 2 of TTC #1 💕
Not doing anything at the moment like OPKs, just using Flo really and seeing how that goes for a few months.
Fingers crossed for us all for BFPs in July!

Best of luck for the month ahead x

Hotmalibu94 · 02/07/2023 12:04

Hi everyone!
We are heading into cycle 2 of TTC #1 💕
Not doing anything at the moment like OPKs, just using Flo really and seeing how that goes for a few months.
Fingers crossed for us all for BFPs in July!

BB2023 · 29/06/2023 23:02

I use CB digital - I always start testing on CD7 but don't normally OV until at least CD16 so I always have quite s few high readings before getting my peak. Xx

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AnonyHB · 29/06/2023 10:38

123456789sw · 29/06/2023 06:45

Thanks 😊 now day 7 of flashing - it's so annoying! I should really stop bothering but I'm just intrigued to see if I get it!
Are you TTC #2? Would You use them this time?

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Yes TTC 2, cycle 2. I’ve bought some for this cycle and will start using them tomorrow. However I’m also just going to DTD every day between CD8 (tomorrow) and CD16 as regardless of the OPKs I think this gives me the best chance (also accepting there is an element of luck in this!!) I was very lucky to get pregnant first cycle last time and from memory DTD CD 9, 12 and 16.

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123456789sw · 29/06/2023 06:45

AnonyHB · 28/06/2023 17:52

@123456789sw with my last pregnancy I never got a solid smiley but was pregnant that month (with my now 3 year old!) so wouldn’t worry too much about the sticks as they’re not a perfect predictor :)

Thanks 😊 now day 7 of flashing - it's so annoying! I should really stop bothering but I'm just intrigued to see if I get it!
Are you TTC #2? Would You use them this time?

Twinkles18 · 29/06/2023 05:08

@Isitthathardtobekind i used the CB monitor when I fell pregnant with my DD the first month of using..used OPKs for 2 months before that with no joy but could also just be a coincidence 🤷🏼‍♀️using opks this month but I don’t seem to be finding my peak either so will prob switch to CB next cycle if I don’t fall pregnant but fingers crossed we don’t need to lol

Isitthathardtobekind · 28/06/2023 20:13

Hi all
I’ve just got CB advanced for this month. Never seem to get a peak on the cheap ones I was using so partly interested to see if I’m actually ovulating or not. Now 43 😬

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AnonyHB · 28/06/2023 17:52

Good luck @naggy095!

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AnonyHB · 28/06/2023 17:52

@123456789sw with my last pregnancy I never got a solid smiley but was pregnant that month (with my now 3 year old!) so wouldn’t worry too much about the sticks as they’re not a perfect predictor :)

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jules5232 · 28/06/2023 15:33

@123456789sw last cycle I had a cold and it delayed my ovulation by a couple days. I still managed to get a very positive opk just came a little late. Hopefully it's the same for you.

BB2023 · 28/06/2023 13:38

Hello! Cycle 4 for us, currently CD2 xx

BuzzieBo · 28/06/2023 11:31

Hey everyone! Trying to conceive baby no.1 after a miscarriage in March. Cycle day 1.

Not holding out much hope this month as I'm away with work the week my app says is my most fertile 🙄 but you never know.

123456789sw · 28/06/2023 06:50

Aris23 · 27/06/2023 23:49

Hi ladies. I’m ttc baby #2.

@123456789sw I’ve been using the easy@home opk sticks and app. I found them easier than CB. Also bought some pre-seed for this cycle.

What didn't you like about the CB?

I'm frustrated as I've got my 6th day of flashing smiley (previously only had ~2 days) and it's CD17 - usually have a ~27 day cycle so thinking somethings up this month - maybe related to a rubbish cold I've had for 2 weeks 🤷‍♀️

Aris23 · 27/06/2023 23:49

Hi ladies. I’m ttc baby #2.

@123456789sw I’ve been using the easy@home opk sticks and app. I found them easier than CB. Also bought some pre-seed for this cycle.

naggy095 · 27/06/2023 07:12

Hi can I join 🙂 not officially in the new cycle yet but I'm 13dpo and still bfn. AF due tomorrow or Thursday. I've been getting really bad cramps which is what I usually get before AF so I'm assuming definitely out this month.
Hope everyone gets their bfp in July 🤞🏼

jules5232 · 27/06/2023 01:00

Can I join?? Nice to read about you all. I'm TCC #2 on my 6th cycle and nearing in on 35 as well. I have a 1.5 year old who took us 13 months to conceive, so hoping this time around doesn't last as long but I also know now that just because it's taking a bit doesn't mean it won't happen. I loved having a discussion group on here last time and I think it kept me together all those months so glad to find another.

hgunes · 26/06/2023 23:17

Hi everyone 36 year old c section mummy to 3 wonderful boys 15,12,9 started ttc baby 4 in oct had an early loss in march had my hopes up last 2 cycles as they say you are more fertile after loss but af arrived 2 days ago so here we go again lots of sticky baby dust and luck to you all

123456789sw · 26/06/2023 22:27

Anyone using OPKs?
I've been using the CB advanced and wondering whether it's getting me too stressed out and if just frequent DTD would be better....?

Today CD 15 with flashing smileys since CD 13
But have short cycles ~27days 🤷‍♀️

Firsttimemumtobee · 26/06/2023 21:27

Hi all 😊 I'm ttc following a mc at 11w3 end of April, then a chemical the next cycle. No luck last month, I was very ill with quinsy which put a stop to trying. So I'm trying to feel positive for July but very anxious!