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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.

TTC NOVEMBER 2023

571 replies

MixedCouple · 17/10/2023 06:45

Morning ladies.

AF showed up yesterday 16th Oct Booooo. This is my 9th cycle. Made an apt with GP as I am over 35 and we really tried everything so now need some tests and OH to.
TTC No.2. LO is 2 this month. Was hoping for 2 under 2. But ah well...... We plan but God is the best of planners.

Please join! And hopefully we see some BFPs this month.

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ceruleansky · 25/10/2023 13:19

Here we go again...
On cd2 and starting my first cycle of Letrozole. I've been fairly active with no stress so I'm going to continue that and hope for the best.

happymum1001 · 25/10/2023 13:02

Hi ladies hoping it’s ok if I join? I’m on CD 2 and ttc baby number 2, I’m on cycle 8 so far. Really disheartened that I’m out this month but fingers crossed for November 🤞🏽

Cloclo93 · 25/10/2023 12:38

@wanderlustre long journey isn't! I've been ttc since January 2022, and never had a BFP well 1 fake one from a trigger shot, since your mother had early menopause have you have your amh checked? I've been told I'll start menopause in middle 30s I'm currently 30 so will be looking into getting ivf in March

ReginaPhalange12 · 25/10/2023 12:03

Thank you @MrsHousePlant, I'm on day 5 so I'm surprised it's not changed yet, easy@home is a very low 10 so I hope I haven't missed it although I am only CD11 and for the past few months (minus last month) I usually get my peak on CD12. I was hoping I'd have a longer LP this month but it doesn't seem to be happening.

I hope the TWW is treating you nicely & going quickly 😄

MrsHousePlant · 25/10/2023 11:38

@ReginaPhalange12 Hope you feel better soon and get your static smiley in the next couple of days 😊

ReginaPhalange12 · 25/10/2023 08:36

@MrsHousePlant thank you. It was making me feel sick so I've taken it 👍🏼 I got another flashing smiley today so should be OK

MrsHousePlant · 25/10/2023 07:49

ReginaPhalange12 · 25/10/2023 07:25

I've had a horrible headache since last night & paracetamol isn't shifting it, usually the only thing that helps is ibuprofen but I heard it can have an impact on implantation but as i'm not in the TWW yet (hopefully starting tomorrow / Friday) does anyone know if it's ok to take?

I think reading this you should be ok lovely - https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-ibuprofen/#:~:text=Ibuprofen%20and%20fertility,baby%2C%20speak%20to%20your%20doctor.

nhs.uk

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking or using ibuprofen

NHS medicines information on ibuprofen and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-ibuprofen/#:~:text=Ibuprofen%20and%20fertility,baby%2C%20speak%20to%20your%20doctor.

ReginaPhalange12 · 25/10/2023 07:25

I've had a horrible headache since last night & paracetamol isn't shifting it, usually the only thing that helps is ibuprofen but I heard it can have an impact on implantation but as i'm not in the TWW yet (hopefully starting tomorrow / Friday) does anyone know if it's ok to take?

123456789ss · 25/10/2023 07:05

After moaning about being the 6th day flashing smilies, I had a hunch and took another CB OPK last night at 7pm and it was static and I could see an increase on cheap strips as well.
Managed to DTD last night.

Do you reckon I DTD again tonight or tomorrow (I don't think both would be feasible, I'm surprised OH has been as cooperative as he already has 😜!).

Cheap strip is still the same level as last night so wondering if it peaked over night or I'm still waiting on a peak.... 🤷‍♀️

I'm thinking I suggest tonight in case I miss the chance, and then tell him he can have a rest after that....?!

wanderlustre · 24/10/2023 21:59

Hello! Jumping over from the last thread. I'm currently 8DPO. Really don't feel like this month is our month but will probably test 10 and 12 DPO to make sure.

TTC #1 since Aug 2022. We have a follow up appointment at the fertility clinic next week after having initial testing done in May. We've had a big fat nada so far on our journey. Not even a squinter! Just the odd out of cycle bleed but no BFN ever so probably a few failed luteal phases. I'm 33 at the end of the year and my mum went through menopause at 38 so starting to get a bit nervy.

Sleepysheepish · 24/10/2023 21:53

@KM8 I was so hoping I’d get a libido boost but so far all I’ve gotten is moodiness during the TWW 😅

Sleepysheepish · 24/10/2023 21:51

@pontipinemum I think my highest this month has been 0.31….last month once I got a 0.3 it rapidly rose to peak. And my Mira keeps shuffling my ovulation date because my estrogen is up and down. Ugh.

Mama09876 · 24/10/2023 20:53

@pontipinemum i was only saying the same to a friend about being in tune with my body, knowing when I’m ovulating and actually feeling the change in hormones. I know if defo ovulated at the weekend cause I’m so so tired this week and no energy which I’m guessing is the dip in oestrogen.

I’ve got a similar situation where im going away flying on 10 DPO so I kinda wanna test to see if I can drink or not 😂

@justkeepswimming2701 sorry to hear about your chemical 😔 I hope you have a successful month this month! We didn’t DTD loads either but with my first we only did it once in fertility window and once on the day I ovulated. Only takes one go!

@MrsHousePlant @KM8 it goes sooo slow doesn’t it! The longest TWW! Won’t be to long for you though @MrsHousePlant !

Is anyone else still tracking their BBT? With my first I carried on doing it and it was one of the first things that made me think I was pregnant cause the temp stayed high but I kinda don’t want the pressure in this TWW. Thinking of not doing it and trying to follow the relaxed approach 😂

MrsHousePlant · 24/10/2023 19:19

@Mama09876 I’m 4DPO and it’s going very slowly… 😂 My TWW is really only 11 days due to my cycle length. Last month I didn’t test and waited for AF. I’ll see how I feel but will probably do the same again this month. Hope it goes quickly for you!

KM8 · 24/10/2023 17:23

@Mama09876 according to my app I am 1DPO today (seem to have ovulated a day earlier or got my peak a day earlier)

The longest 2 weeks arrives again! Why does it always seem forever? 😂

On the plus side - since I've stopped my pill I've actually got a sex drive back!

justkeepswimming2701 · 24/10/2023 17:07

@Mama09876 I’m 1dpo today too. I had a chemical last month and I’m not feeling too optimistic about this months chances (we didn’t get to dtd loads). Told myself I wouldn’t test early this month after the disappointment last time, but I doubt I’ll last the wait!

pontipinemum · 24/10/2023 16:36

@Mama09876 I tested 3 times yesterday too. I think I'll go back to once a day until it's right back down. Because why not! Still getting used to my new cycle.
I think tomorrow I will be 1 DPO. I have never been so in tuned to what my body is saying before
I make zero promises about testing early I have loads of test. Although next Friday which is 10 DPO we have a a wedding. That's the day I got my BFP with DS will I/won't I test before the wedding

Mama09876 · 24/10/2023 16:08

Anyone going in to TWW? Waiting for app to confirm but I should be 1 DPO today! Determined to not stress this month 😂 and not test early!! But we shall see! 😂

Mama09876 · 24/10/2023 16:06

pontipinemum · 24/10/2023 14:32

@Sleepysheepish it is annoying isn't it. What sort of readings are you getting? My peak came out of now where and has gone back down very low again. All 3 of my high readings were from yesterday

Mine was similar! Was really low then had a day of getting slightly darker then the next day peak/high. I was testing 3 times a day at that point though to try catch it!

pontipinemum · 24/10/2023 14:32

@Sleepysheepish it is annoying isn't it. What sort of readings are you getting? My peak came out of now where and has gone back down very low again. All 3 of my high readings were from yesterday

starryx · 24/10/2023 13:07

MixedCouple · 17/10/2023 06:45

Morning ladies.

AF showed up yesterday 16th Oct Booooo. This is my 9th cycle. Made an apt with GP as I am over 35 and we really tried everything so now need some tests and OH to.
TTC No.2. LO is 2 this month. Was hoping for 2 under 2. But ah well...... We plan but God is the best of planners.

Please join! And hopefully we see some BFPs this month.

Good day, currently on my ovulation part but wanted to join.

Came off the pill may
Went back on it for a week in September over skin frustration then realised I was being stupid lol then came back off it 👍👍

But had my last bleed 12th

Hoping this month may be the magic for me.
I'd love to pregnant by Christmas

Sleepysheepish · 24/10/2023 11:34

Still no peak on my cheap LH strips, however they now do have a faint line so hoping it’ll peak tomorrow. I can’t keep telling DH that it’s my fertile window…..it’s only meant to be a few days but pinpointing it is difficult!

123456789ss · 24/10/2023 09:37

Day 6 of CB flashing smiley today 🙄 CD 16 and nothing to be seen on the cheap strips.
This seems to happen though and I nearly give up, but then get a static around CD18.
So frustrating, just happen already!

pontipinemum · 24/10/2023 09:33

@rupertbear91 that doesn't sound too bad. I haven't had a drink since last Christmas! I BF and while I know you can have a few drink I just couldn't face getting up any way groggy. DS is a ball of energy.

The smoking, it is a lot better than it was. He only has a few a day (3 I think). He was supposed to quit before DS was born. I used to smoke too so I know they can be a hard habit to kick but I wish he would.

I meant to attach this last night. I think I def had a peak yesterday. We dtd last night so fingers crossed.

@Blueberry1990 aw sorry 😔

TTC NOVEMBER 2023
Blueberry1990 · 24/10/2023 08:03

AF arrived this morning, looking forward to trying again next month🤞