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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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HavinKittens · 28/06/2023 10:05

We filled the thread!

@cinderrosie @dmcint @optimistic66 @pollydarton1 @sarahloudobby @soph2512 @confuzzzzzled @unicorn25 @LlamaMamma @Goldie1234

Really sorry if I’ve missed anyone xx

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HavinKittens · 06/09/2023 08:40

Thanks @GHJ and @ttcthoughts
GHJ - wishing you luck with your first tracking cycle, hope you see some positive signs soon

I am feeling pretty normal at the moment. I had some cramps a few days ago which I guess were implantation. I am cautious about getting too excited. Really hoping this won’t end up a chemical or early loss like back in Jan.

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ttcthoughts · 06/09/2023 08:01

@HavinKittens this is great news :)

How are you feeling?

GHJ · 06/09/2023 08:00

@HavinKittens that's so fantastic, congratulations! I had an over 9 week cycle last month. Now TTC again this month with opks, bbt,etc., for the first time but not much happening so far! Best wishes for a happy healthy pregnancy and baby x

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HavinKittens · 06/09/2023 06:58

Hello everyone
I know it’s gone a bit quiet on here. I hadn’t posted as I was trying to take a break from TTC. I was still looking at my apps but not doing any opk tests or temps. I will be about 10 dpo today and finally got what looks like a line on a boots early. It’s pinker in person. Hoping this one sticks. Will feel better if I get a positive digital. Hope you’re all doing okay?

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Vic231 · 10/08/2023 16:08

@Optimistic66 I'm away at the moment but I'll try and find the page when I get home, she said something like when taking for IVF they recommend stopping the day before implantation and not to take when pregnant. I think it also said something else but I can't remember, so that made me think to stop taking it during the TWW incase I became pregnant but maybe 2 weeks taking and 2 weeks not, doesn't actually achieve anything 😂 I think I'm just over cautious because my first pregnancy resulted in a TFMR so I'm scared to do anything wrong which may be a bit paranoid 😬 this is now making me think I'll try and find the actual answer!

Optimistic66 · 10/08/2023 15:02

HavinKittens · 10/08/2023 13:57

Ah ladies I caved and tested. Negative on a 4 hour hold (long car journey!)
so I think that’s me out this cycle
feel quite sad and frightened by how long it’s taking
at least I can try some of the things suggested in the it starts with the egg book.

@Vic231 i haven’t got to section on q10 yet so not sure what they recommend or what I’ll do
any idea where is reputable to buy the supplements?

I buy the ubiquinol from Amazon and on my second packet - tbh there much better on my stomach than other coq10 ive taken.

I take thme all through my cycle - didnt realise we werent meant to take post ovulation?

CD16 no ovulation!!!! Come on now!!!! If I have another anovulatory cycle - i will be so upset.

Vic231 · 10/08/2023 14:00

@HavinKittens it's the ubiquinol that you need to get. She suggests places in the book but they all seemed to be American and I couldn't find them. I ended up getting them from Amazon after some research, the reviews were all pregnancy related. They aren't cheap though!

Sorry to hear your test was negative 😞

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HavinKittens · 10/08/2023 13:57

Ah ladies I caved and tested. Negative on a 4 hour hold (long car journey!)
so I think that’s me out this cycle
feel quite sad and frightened by how long it’s taking
at least I can try some of the things suggested in the it starts with the egg book.

@Vic231 i haven’t got to section on q10 yet so not sure what they recommend or what I’ll do
any idea where is reputable to buy the supplements?

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CinderRosie · 09/08/2023 18:08

@GinAndBearIt90 congratulations!! How many DPO are you? I’m saving my digital for tomorrow or Friday although I have no idea why 😂

Vic231 · 09/08/2023 17:58

@Optimistic66 @HavinKittens I've read that too! With the coq10 i read it that you shouldn't take it in the TWW, did you both take it that way aswell?

@GinAndBearIt90 that's brilliant! Congratulations 🎉

Optimistic66 · 09/08/2023 17:56

HavinKittens · 09/08/2023 17:51

Oh awesome congrats @GinAndBearIt90 !! So good to see it on a digital right?

I am doing well not testing yet. I have been reading It Starts With the Egg. Finding it helpful and maybe explains why we haven’t had much success yet ttc. I’m going to try some of the changes eg supplements, med diet, and reduce plastics.

i purchased the book last month too! i added in the coq10 she recommended and have started making some of the changes!

fingers crossed!

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HavinKittens · 09/08/2023 17:51

Oh awesome congrats @GinAndBearIt90 !! So good to see it on a digital right?

I am doing well not testing yet. I have been reading It Starts With the Egg. Finding it helpful and maybe explains why we haven’t had much success yet ttc. I’m going to try some of the changes eg supplements, med diet, and reduce plastics.

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GinAndBearIt90 · 09/08/2023 16:36

Did a digital as it was all I had in the house, leftover from my last baby 😊

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GinAndBearIt90 · 09/08/2023 16:34

I tested today and got an unexpected BFP! Did suspect I was pregnant the last day or 2 but at least now I know for sure. @CinderRosie I've been having lots of mild cramps too but it was the same with my last 2 pregnancies and is usually nothing to worry about!

Optimistic66 · 09/08/2023 14:35

PollyDarton1 · 09/08/2023 11:50

Congratulations @CinderRosie those are brilliant lines!

I'm on the lead up to ovulation - my last cycle was very clear/on time but we didn't DTD that much as DP was unwell.

I think I'm CD13 but no signs of ovulation yet, normally ovulate around CD20 or so, so have started OPK and BBT.

@PollyDarton1 we'll be around the same time! I'm CD14 - no sign of ovulation yet - usually when I do ovulate its around 19 - 21.

I didnt ovulate last month, but hoping this month is a good month for us!!!!
i'm feeling hopeful regardless of my PCOS.

How long are your cycles?

PollyDarton1 · 09/08/2023 11:50

Congratulations @CinderRosie those are brilliant lines!

I'm on the lead up to ovulation - my last cycle was very clear/on time but we didn't DTD that much as DP was unwell.

I think I'm CD13 but no signs of ovulation yet, normally ovulate around CD20 or so, so have started OPK and BBT.

Shelle1504 · 08/08/2023 19:44

Congratulations @CinderRosie 😍

mahii95 · 08/08/2023 18:41

Oh wow congratulations @CinderRosie

CinderRosie · 08/08/2023 18:31

I’ve been brave and taken a couple of other tests, 11DPO with afternoon pee! Saving the digi for later in the week!

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mahii95 · 08/08/2023 17:01

Hi all.. what's your thoughts on my BBT chart? Had different start times at work this weeks last 3-4 mornings hence the different time measurements as shown.. however only by like 30-45mins.. Currently 14dpo.. AF is due tomorrow.. had some mild twinges but nothing much.. last tested at 9dpo and got a BFN? Reckon an early CB digital would be accurate day of AF is due? Planning to test tomorrow with FMU.

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Goldie1234 · 08/08/2023 16:39

@CinderRosie I had AF style cramps on and off with my DD, hopefully just a normal symtpom !

CinderRosie · 08/08/2023 15:42

I'm now 11DPO, have not tested anymore as have had AF style cramps on Sunday, nothing yesterday then more today. They are on an off, no bleeding at all. Have no idea if this is normal or if something is wrong. I want to pluck up the courage to test again when I get home from work but so anxious it'll be negative...

Goldie1234 · 08/08/2023 12:24

Yeah she went private, just found a fertility clinic near her I think. Have you spoken to your GP yet? They also recommended the Keto diet to help the PCOS for her.

Optimistic66 · 08/08/2023 10:00

Goldie1234 · 08/08/2023 09:41

Hey @Optimistic66 my friend has just been told she has pcos. They're going to give her something that stimulates ovulation as she has the eggs, but isn't naturally releasing them, which will give her a 'normal' chance of conceiving. I'm sorry about the diagnosis, hopefully you'll be able to start medication for it. When we went for fertility treatment for my first, it was a strange feeling that at least I could do something about it rather than it being unexplained. Did the doc give you any advice on what to do next?

Ahhh thanks for confirming - all i got was a 'Lose weight' - I need to lost 12kg to get my BMI under 30. I've been trying for years and really struggle - but swim 3 times a week and eat relatively healthy. I have weeks where I can lose a 1lb and then around my period/week before I dont lose anything or gain 1lb so like my net difference is 1lb in the month. Ive lost 20kg in last 2 year. Also makes me super sad as it taken me so long to lose 20kg, that feels like it will be another two years before i get any help then!

Wonder if I could go private etc? Where do you even look for this?

Goldie1234 · 08/08/2023 09:41

Hey @Optimistic66 my friend has just been told she has pcos. They're going to give her something that stimulates ovulation as she has the eggs, but isn't naturally releasing them, which will give her a 'normal' chance of conceiving. I'm sorry about the diagnosis, hopefully you'll be able to start medication for it. When we went for fertility treatment for my first, it was a strange feeling that at least I could do something about it rather than it being unexplained. Did the doc give you any advice on what to do next?