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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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CD1 - Anyone else?

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rosecbrm · 01/11/2023 15:55

Hello all,

A new cycle unfortunately started for me today. I really thought last cycle was going to be the one but unfortunately not the case and AF has shown her ugly face!

I had an early miscarriage in early September and this was the first cycle back TTC #1

Just wondering if anyone wants to join on the journey this month - always nice to be able to speak to people in the same situation!

Baby dust to all x

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rosecbrm · 04/12/2023 20:14

Omg @MaryHua that's definitely positive!

Congratulations my lovely xx

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 18:17

Hi again... I'm in disbelief... I caved and tested. Evening of 12DPO. Please can people confirm what I'm seeing? DH is cautiously optimistic but until he sees a digital, he's not jumping up and down yet. 🙈✨

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rosecbrm · 04/12/2023 13:26

@MaryHua it's so hard to know isn't it! All of that sounds promising though, got my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼

I completely agree, it makes it not enjoyable when it's constantly on your mind. Definitely will do x

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 13:16

I feel better and more human than yesterday @rosecbrm as I was just thinking irrationally.
Regarding symptoms I don't think I have any that I could definitely say were unusual. Mild cramping and pinching last night in my lower abdomen and last week I would have waves of nausea but no nausea over the weekend. I am more tired but again all this could just be PMS - especially the mood swings! 😂

It's funny how we adopt a different approach each month, and I think that's important. To give ourselves some peace and a mental break from it all. The bottom line is though, that if you have sex in that golden week you're in with a chance but not knowing your ovulation date could be a good thing so you're not counting the days! Let me know how you're finding it x

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rosecbrm · 04/12/2023 13:13

@MaryHua that's good well done for holding out! I'd say by 14dpo you'd know for sure of the outcome.

How are you feeling in yourself? Have you noticed any symptoms?

Ahh that's good! Whilst it doesn't make a HUGE difference, I'm hoping it'll just take a bit of the pressure off and encourage me to hold off a bit when testing! X

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 13:04

Thank you @rosecbrm you've actually reignited my resolve to not test until 14DPO because as you say, testing now won't change the outcome. I also woke up this morning still too scared to test.

Once test day comes I'll use ICs and a clearblue line test. I also need to order some FRER from Amazon today on prime delivery if I'm lucky! That being said, AF could show her face at any point now.

Well, I'm sending you lots of baby dust anyway, for you just never know what could happen. ✨ I've just read on another thread that a lady got a BFP despite not tracking last month and she only DTD once/twice as she cannot remember exactly when.

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rosecbrm · 04/12/2023 06:43

In terms of DTD yes we're still going to! I'm CD6 today so about a week off my fertile period yet x

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rosecbrm · 04/12/2023 06:42

@MaryHua id like to think at 12dpo there's a good chance, what test would you be using?

I always think whilst testing early is disappointing most of the time, it doesn't change the outcome of whether you are pregnant or not. I think if you feel like you need to test then you should, but if you feel like you can wait a few more days then do that!

Keep us updated, sending lots of baby dust x

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MaryHua · 03/12/2023 22:34

Aww thanks @rosecbrm and @Biscuitsarelife1 for your kind words. That's exactly it, a real juggling act to manage my emotions. Especially when they are going to be a bit all over the place if it's PMS.

I am considering testing tomorrow... I won't tell my husband as he just tells me to wait until 14DPO. If I did test tomorrow at 12DPO, do you think there is a good chance of a BFP showing on a test if I am pregnant? I really don't know which is the best thing to do next to try and have some control over the negative emotions.

Are you both still DTD this week then? That means you'll definitely not be out for testing in a few weeks time, so no harm in it! X ✨

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rosecbrm · 03/12/2023 15:27

@MaryHua ahh well done for resisting!

I feel you with the people around you getting pregnant, as happy as I am for them you can't help being envious and disheartened.

All good here, still feeling positive about not tracking this cycle. I know roughly when i ovulate so it's not gonna make a huge difference but i feel like it takes a bit of the pressure off x

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Biscuitsarelife1 · 03/12/2023 15:27

Aww @MaryHua I hope you're okay! I know I already have one but slightly feel the same way. Everyone I know with babies younger or same age as my son are announcing they're pregnant with their second so it's so gutting no matter how happy you want to be for them. Fingers crossed for you.

I'm still persevered and not opening the Flo app although sneaky suspicion I'm in my fertile window/near ovulation as I've had EWCM the whole time we have been away!

MaryHua · 03/12/2023 15:25

Nothing yet @rosecbrm
I'm 11DPO and still haven't tested, mainly because I'm terrified of the result. Feeling very emotional.
Yesterday I found out that 3 people I know are pregnant. 1 is a university mate whose first DD just turned 1 a few weeks ago and now she's in her second trimester for baby 2. And my heart is breaking despite being happy for them.
So I'm throwing myself a little pity party today as I brace myself for AF's arrival this week.

How are you both doing?

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rosecbrm · 03/12/2023 08:20

@Biscuitsarelife1 sounds lovely! Hope you're having a great time!

@MaryHua any updates?

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Biscuitsarelife1 · 02/12/2023 14:16

All good here too thank you ladies! Away for the weekend with DH and it just feels nice to be having a break from trying this month

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rosecbrm · 01/12/2023 11:58

@MaryHua Ahh exciting that you're getting closer!

Yes all good here thanks! X

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MaryHua · 01/12/2023 11:41

Hiya @rosecbrm ! 😄 thanks for checking in!
I'm ok, at the panicky stage of my 2WW now, 9DPO. Trying to hold out and not dwell, until Wednesday next week which would be 14DPO. Not sure when to expect AF as it varies between 12DPO and 16DPO each month which is infuriating.

How are you keeping? X

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rosecbrm · 01/12/2023 11:10

How are you both getting on @MaryHua @Biscuitsarelife1

CD3 for me! X

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MaryHua · 29/11/2023 10:38

Wishing you both all the best for your breaks, enjoy the festive season!
@Biscuitsarelife1 best of luck for the move! That's enough to contend with for one month. 😁

Biscuitsarelife1 · 29/11/2023 08:24

I'm all good thank you! We've got a lot going on and a house move hopefully in the next couple of weeks along with various Christmas celebrations so I'm happy to skip this month

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rosecbrm · 29/11/2023 08:20

@Biscuitsarelife1 thank you! Hope you are okay too.

I just don't want the stress of it this month and figured what difference is a month going to make really! Atleast we have Xmas etc to keep us busy 😊 x

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Biscuitsarelife1 · 29/11/2023 08:16

Sorry to hear that @rosecbrm , hope you're doing okay🤍. We're taking a break this month for various reasons so not tracking any ovulation or anything either. Not even going to open the Flo app!

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rosecbrm · 29/11/2023 08:09

@MaryHua thank you! I surprisingly feel ok, I've decided this cycle I'm not gonna test ovulation and just see what happens.

Oh nooo, bloody typical! Hope you feel better soon xx

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MaryHua · 29/11/2023 08:00

@rosecbrm
Sorry to hear! Hope you're alright. Be kind to yourself today, and treat yourself to something nice like a glass of wine or a hot bath.
I'll keep you posted in the next few days. I've got a stinking head cold at the moment which is actually already proving to be a nice distraction from TTC!

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rosecbrm · 29/11/2023 06:17

As predicted AF has arrived!

Keep us updated with your cycle @MaryHua x

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rosecbrm · 28/11/2023 20:14

@MaryHua yeah it was over ten minutes so defo invalid!!

Just never had that with these tests! Will let you know in the morning if AF doesn't arrive before then 😂

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