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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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TTC July 2023

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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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Wonderingwoes · 10/07/2023 15:09

I’m on CD26 of a usually 27/28 day cycle, possibly 9 dpo?
had spotting on 7 dpo, but nothing since! I usually spot from 8-dpo to 11 dpo (11 day luteal phase) but nothing so far 🤞🏼 I’m hoping the spotting was IB. I’ve got achy back and some pinching feeling in lower stomach! How’s everyone feeling? xx

ttcthoughts · 10/07/2023 06:35

Morning Ladies, I hope you do not mind me joining,

I am TTC Number 2 we have been trying Since October 2022 and have has 2 Miscarriages in that time. I am currently on CD 16 and I don't think I have OV yet, but I assume that will be because of the MC last cycle.

@GHJ How are you feeling?

Jazz30 · 09/07/2023 17:47

Yeah first time... It feels pressure im trying to just forget about it and enjoy life but so hard.

glasshalffull0 · 09/07/2023 16:59

Think I'm probably out for Junes cycle. 15 DPO and still a BFN- surely there would be the slightest hint of a line by now?

Pregnacare conception tablets increased my cycle length to 37 days so I have no idea when to expect AF now either. A bit of a disaster first cycle as I got thrush and never caught my peak too! Phew, bring on the next cycle.

glasshalffull0 · 09/07/2023 16:58

I've been posting on TTC 2024 babies but this seems to be more active so can I join this thread please.

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GHJ · 09/07/2023 16:55

@Underthesea88 sorry to hear you're feeling low energy. There's so much affects your energy though other than your cycle and hormones. Or is there any chance you could be anaemic if you're feeling low energy right off the back of your period? Really hope you're feeling better soon.
@Jazz30 sorry to hear that, I know the feeling of disappointment well. We've not been trying for too long yet but it's still so disappointing seeing the negative tests or Af arriving. Can you try to set aside some together time around ovulation? Or does that feel too pressured? Wishing you the best for this cycle, what stage are you at? Is this baby 1 for you?

In my world I've been super irrational and taken a test just now at only cd20 which of course was negative. I feel rough suddenly this afternoon with bad nausea and tiredness and wondered if I might have my dates wrong. Did find another thread where a few ladies had nausea at 3 or 4dpo, several days pre bfp but I know it's incredibly unlikely given won't have even implanted yet so no HCG!

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Jazz30 · 09/07/2023 15:33

Hey i veen trying to concieve for a while now been off pill for nearly 3years. Keep finding something happens near ovalution period that stops us doing it.. I literally get upset everytime my period comes.. X

Underthesea88 · 09/07/2023 14:16

I read somewhere that you’re supposed to have more energy after your period as you go towards ovulation. I feel the most tired I’ve felt and I’ve come out in spots. Eurgh!!

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GHJ · 09/07/2023 14:02

Hello ladies how are things going? I'm not enjoying the tww. Haven't used ovulation testing this month (that's the plan for next month if af does arrive) but think I'm about cd20 of 29day cycle. Think I probably ovulated around Wednesday date-wise. I know I should wait until af overdue before I test and definitely way too soon ATM but what's the earliest any of you have had a positive? I only have cheapy boots and Wilko tests but it's going to be a long week/10 days!

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Daniki · 07/07/2023 15:18

Kez437 · 06/07/2023 18:49

Ladies was on the May/June TTC thread and been reading along with this one. I'm 9 DPO and 5 days before AF. Took a First Response this evening for the first time ever and it's positive! The line looks strong, I assume this is a good thing? I'm just nervous now, I've tested so early I feel like I've extended the worry time and I had a chemical last time we were TTC so hyper conscious of that. Sorry just rambling, I'm excited and nervous all in one and with no one to tell but hubby I'm bursting!

That's a great line for 9dpo! 🤩🎉

Abs014 · 07/07/2023 15:14

@Kez437 ohh lucky find then! This will be number 2 for me, but my partners first! My son is 14 this year so it’s a big old age gap 🙈 It’s something we have wanted for about a year, have been a bit slack with protection but made the decision to track and try properly last month, so this was only my 2nd go! My first cycle I was 9 days late and I’m normally like clockwork so I read up a lot and learnt fast 😂

How about you? x

Kez437 · 07/07/2023 14:56

@Abs014 Ah ok that makes sense, in fairness I found FR by pure chance in a random independent chemist in my next town so I know they can be difficult to find!
What baby number is this for you? Have you been trying for a while?

Abs014 · 07/07/2023 14:37

@Kez437 oh god, no stupid questions asked! I used the boots 5 day early ones! I tried to find the FR and couldn’t find them anywhere! So I have bought two more boots early ones and then a clear blue early detection with the little flashy light on the end! Completely get what you’re saying that it doesn’t feel real! x

Kez437 · 07/07/2023 14:28

Thank you everyone for the congratulations! It still doesn't feel real! All being well this will be baby no.3 for us, I think other people think that by baby no.3 you're more relaxed and also that you aren't as excited or nervous but that couldn't be further from the truth! We'd be trying for a couple of months after I got the bar removed.
@Abs014 that is definitely a stronger line! Forgive me if this is a stupid question but I assume you are using an early detection test? I am not sure what the pick up of HCG is on your one vs First Response but First Response seems to be the go to for early tests and maybe it's more sensitive and will give you a more definite line? It might help settle the nerves. I got a 2 pack and am now resisting the urge to use the second one until Sunday at least

Abs014 · 07/07/2023 13:55

You’ve got this ladies! Fingers crossed for all of you! x

Maybebaby12345 · 07/07/2023 09:39

@CinderRosie mines due a week Sunday and it's going to be a long 9 days!!

CinderRosie · 07/07/2023 09:21

I am 7DPO today and also resisting the tests! Flo says AF due next Saturday. Trying to hold out until next Friday night/Saturday morning to test!

Maybebaby12345 · 07/07/2023 09:17

6dpo for me and I will not test, I will not test!!!!

Maybebaby12345 · 07/07/2023 08:31

Awh I love seeing these lines ❤❤❤

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GHJ · 07/07/2023 07:21

@Abs014 definitely stronger than yesterday! Congratulations! Loving these updates!

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Abs014 · 07/07/2023 06:34

Omg @Kez437! Congrats!! How exciting! Super strong line! I know how you feel, haven’t had a chemical before but I’m nervous too. And I don’t think I’ll quite believe it till AF doesn’t show up! We will be due super close! I’m 11DPO today AF due Monday and couldn’t resist a test, even though I said I’d wait! First pic is just under 3 mins in and the second one is after 10 mins (which I know is invalid but it makes me feel a little better!🙈) mine is a stronger line than yesterday and going to see if I can get a FS test today for tomorrow morning xx

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GHJ · 06/07/2023 20:28

@Kez437 congratulations that's a really strong line (maybe it's twins! ;) ) Really happy for you. From what I understand chemicals are often paler aren't they and sometimes don't become a strong line? Still relatively new to all this though! Completely understand your feelings about testing early - if it's negative there's a disappointment but also not completely trusting it so keep testing and even though it's positive you worry about a chemical pregnancy. I can't help testing early and often though! Your test looks super promising at the moment though, very exciting! How long have you been trying? Is this your first?

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Maybebaby12345 · 06/07/2023 19:34

@Kez437 that's a great line!!!! Really hope you see progression over the next few days xx

Kez437 · 06/07/2023 18:49

Ladies was on the May/June TTC thread and been reading along with this one. I'm 9 DPO and 5 days before AF. Took a First Response this evening for the first time ever and it's positive! The line looks strong, I assume this is a good thing? I'm just nervous now, I've tested so early I feel like I've extended the worry time and I had a chemical last time we were TTC so hyper conscious of that. Sorry just rambling, I'm excited and nervous all in one and with no one to tell but hubby I'm bursting!

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Abs014 · 06/07/2023 16:40

Thanks! Will see what happens in a couple of days!