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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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GHJ · 04/07/2023 19:26

Hi I'm brand new to Mumsnet. I'm 26 TTC for first baby, been trying a couple of months, was on pill for 8 years before this so appreciate it will likely take some time. Found waiting for af a bit tough last month, tested a lot. I know most people have much longer waits before positive test but would love to share the journey with others. Hope this is the right forum for this!

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GHJ · 09/08/2023 18:10

jadeyjade8 · 08/08/2023 08:45

Aww I'm really sorry to hear that! Maybe you could keep ovulation testing in the meantime? I have heard you can sometimes ovulate more than once per cycle so if that was the case you might catch it when you aren't expecting it? Xx

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Thanks for your message. To be honest I hadn't actually considered ovulation testing until after I've had this next period as wasn't sure I'd be able to see a trend or anything if didn't know the start point but maybe that's worth a try. Can you just start at any point in the cycle? Even if I might have already ovulated or might not be ovulating at all? Might give it a go, give me something to do! Xx

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Ncl31 · 08/08/2023 17:58

@Poppins2016 thanks, I’m hopeful that my GP will prescribe. I was diagnosed with PCOS by a consultant gynaecologist but wasn’t actively trying to conceive so wasn’t prescribed anything then.

Poppins2016 · 08/08/2023 17:41

@Ncl31 yes, my GPs have always been happy to prescribe it. The PCOS was diagnosed under consultant care and the initial prescription was given by them, however I've had gaps between taking it (as apparently it's now only prescribed on the NHS if you're trying to conceive), but no issues when I've asked for it each time I've tried to conceive.

Ncl31 · 08/08/2023 14:54

@Poppins2016 inhave PCOS too. Not tried metformin yet but have a GP appointment (over the phone) on 23rd - I’m going to ask about it.
Did your GP prescribe it for you alright? I’m worried I’m going to be up against a battle.

Poppins2016 · 08/08/2023 14:15

@GHJ I have PCOS and my cycles range from 24-50+ days... the only thing that gets them in check is Metformin (regulates hormones/cycles), so it might be worth a check? If PCOS does turn out to be the issue, Inofolic Alpha is a supplement that seems to be recommended by many consultants.

jadeyjade8 · 08/08/2023 08:45

GHJ · 08/08/2023 07:23

Congratulations to everyone getting bfps, so happy for you all! I haven't done an update in a while so thought I would! I'm not pregnant but also haven't had a period since 20th June, currently cd49. I'm feeling a little more upbeat but was really down for a while as I've obviously stopped cycling. I've found the tww stressful before but at least there's the end in sight of either a bfp or Af whereas I can't really do anything about it, just waiting for af to arrive so I can start ovulation testing etc next month and try again but I figure there's no point really at the moment. Has anyone else had experience with these long cycles? I started periods very young and was really irregular at times but seemed to balance out then I've just come off the pill earlier this year and seemed to go to fairly regular 29 days or so until this one! Sorry for the massive post!

Aww I'm really sorry to hear that! Maybe you could keep ovulation testing in the meantime? I have heard you can sometimes ovulate more than once per cycle so if that was the case you might catch it when you aren't expecting it? Xx

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GHJ · 08/08/2023 07:23

Congratulations to everyone getting bfps, so happy for you all! I haven't done an update in a while so thought I would! I'm not pregnant but also haven't had a period since 20th June, currently cd49. I'm feeling a little more upbeat but was really down for a while as I've obviously stopped cycling. I've found the tww stressful before but at least there's the end in sight of either a bfp or Af whereas I can't really do anything about it, just waiting for af to arrive so I can start ovulation testing etc next month and try again but I figure there's no point really at the moment. Has anyone else had experience with these long cycles? I started periods very young and was really irregular at times but seemed to balance out then I've just come off the pill earlier this year and seemed to go to fairly regular 29 days or so until this one! Sorry for the massive post!

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jadeyjade8 · 07/08/2023 15:57

Disneydreams26 · 07/08/2023 15:56

Congratulations on the positive test! 🥳

I will try and hold out a little longer. AF is due on Saturday/Sunday anyway so nearly there, even though this feels like the longest 2 weeks of my life haha!

Thank you!

Aww well fingers crossed for your BFP! The tww is the worst isn't it! X

Disneydreams26 · 07/08/2023 15:56

Congratulations on the positive test! 🥳

I will try and hold out a little longer. AF is due on Saturday/Sunday anyway so nearly there, even though this feels like the longest 2 weeks of my life haha!

jadeyjade8 · 07/08/2023 15:42

Disneydreams26 · 07/08/2023 15:38

I'm 9dpo today. Is tomorrow too early to test (10 dpo)? I'm so eager to know if these symptoms are pregnancy ones 🙈

I think it is advised you wait until you miss your period so you aren't disappointed with a negative when it could still be too early, and also early testing can mean you are more likely to pick up chemicals which is obviously upsetting. But I always found it impossible to wait until AF was due, the tww is the worst!! It depends when you implanted as to whether it will show or not. Mine showed really early, the top one was 8dpo and the bottom one was 9dpo. I could never wait any longer than 8dpo! 😂😂. Sending you lots of baby dust! ❤️

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Disneydreams26 · 07/08/2023 15:38

I'm 9dpo today. Is tomorrow too early to test (10 dpo)? I'm so eager to know if these symptoms are pregnancy ones 🙈

jadeyjade8 · 07/08/2023 15:25

Poppins2016 · 07/08/2023 14:55

Thank you! Just counting down until an early dating/viability scan now... 🙂

Ahh how exciting! I have mine booked for this Friday and I can't wait! I'll be just over 7 weeks then so I'm hoping I get to see something and hear the heartbeat 🤞🏻

Poppins2016 · 07/08/2023 14:55

Thank you! Just counting down until an early dating/viability scan now... 🙂

Ecgx · 07/08/2023 12:22

Congratulations @Poppins2016 lovely strong lines! X

Belle199 · 07/08/2023 08:54

Ah congratulations @Poppins2016.

I am now 15dpo - AF was due yesterday but didn't arrive. Negative clear blue test this morning. Not sure what is going on with my cycle.

ttcthoughts · 07/08/2023 08:47

@Poppins2016 oh my goodness congratulations! there is no mistaking that as a positive :)

jadeyjade8 · 07/08/2023 08:40

@Poppins2016 ahh amazing! Congratulations ❤️

Poppins2016 · 07/08/2023 07:20

jadeyjade8 · 06/08/2023 17:04

Did you retest? 🤞🏻

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Yes, I did! Here's the test at 12 dpo yesterday, no mistaking that! 🙂

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jadeyjade8 · 06/08/2023 17:04

Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 08:07

8 dpo and I have a squinter... 👀

Did you retest? 🤞🏻

Ecgx · 02/08/2023 11:09

@Poppins2016 can deffo see those lines, fingers cross it continues to get darker x

jadeyjade8 · 02/08/2023 10:38

Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 08:07

8 dpo and I have a squinter... 👀

I can see those lines really clearly! 🤞🏻❤️

Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 08:37

Thank you! 🙂

Unfortunately the same happened last month and the lines never got stronger (must have been a chemical pregnancy), so I'll be much happier if I see some progression in a couple of days... but I'm remaining cautiously optimistic for now!
I have a better feeling about this one... (can't quite put my finger on it, but I think my symptoms align better with my previous two successful pregnancies and perhaps there's something logical in that reasoning?!)

I'll probably test again with a Boots test on Friday - gives a bit of time for hormones to do their thing...

ttcthoughts · 02/08/2023 08:15

@Poppins2016 ooo I can defo see a line, tentative congrats :)

Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 08:07

8 dpo and I have a squinter... 👀

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jadeyjade8 · 01/08/2023 18:37

Ecgx · 28/07/2023 21:41

@jadeyjade8 is your due date a March or April date? long to go until your first scan that’s exciting! X

Sorry I'm away and have only just seen this! Im due 28th March☺️. I know! I have an early scan booked for next Friday, I can't wait! X