RESTART TTC DECEMBER CLUB

Hey everyone, I’m so confused. I’m on CD32 and still no AF 😭 my cycles over the last six months have all been either 27 or 29 days, and I’ve only once in the last 18 months recorded a cycle as long as this (never linger). I tested with a Boots early response yesterday and it was negative. Do you think I’m 100% out for this month or is there still a chance I ovulated late (I didn’t track it)? I haven’t had many symptoms except light cramping for about 5-6 days and headaches at the weekend. Wish AF would just turn up, so fed up of the limbo 😔

@Willow89 I'm the same with the digital 🤣🤣 I have to see it in black & white! I'd say its well worth it though, I've fallen twice using them

Not yet stayed pregnant but maybe this month 🤞

@H938 it can be a bit confusing, I'm only on my 2nd cycle and using the Flo app to track. Last month I used cheap ovulation strips everyday after my period. You're not supposed to use FMU usually the 2nd pee of the day. Once your test line is as dark or darker than the control you will usually ovulate in the next 24-48hours.
You can also get the clear blue ovulation that give you a smiley face on your peak but they are quite expensive. I got the strips on Amazon, loads for about 10£.

@H938 ive just started using OPK the past 2 months and from what I’ve read on here I think everyone can be different but Ive found as they got darker I did 3 tests a day to make sure I ‘caught’ the peak cause I know if just doing 1 a day you could miss it.

i BBT so I know my fertile window so I start doing 1 a day then I tend to see mine get a tiny bit darker each day once I’m close to peak day I do 3 a day and I managed to get positive OPK the past couple of months 😊

I’ve attached photo just so you can see mine from Oct. I know some people can just peak a lot quicker but mine tends to be gradual

@H938 the way I understand it.. if the second line (on the left side) is faint that's negative- if its as dark as or darker than the control line (right hand line) then that's your peak - I bought a clearblue digital that you get a smiley on for your 2 day peak, are you using any apps? Show me what days its showing your ovulation? We usually start DTD right after my period & for the week after ovulation too
Ill put a picture up hope it makes sense- red is when my LH will rise (& after ovulation) purple will be my peak

Ill show you what my tests look like at my peak 💖

@Willow89 Already on the TWW… not sure if its exciting or stressful 😂 I just wanted to ask if you do ovulation tests and how do you know when you are going to ovulate, im just starting this month but im not sure whats considered high/low or if it just shoots straight up when youre about to ovulate 🫣

@Willow89 Already on the TWW… not sure if its exciting or stressful 😂 I just wanted to ask if you do ovulation tests and how do you know when you are going to ovulate, im just starting this month but im not sure whats considered high/low or if it just shoots straight up when youre about to ovulate 🫣

Hoping for lots of bfp this month 🙌🏻
I'm expecting my peak today, have dtd the last 3 days might do it again today or tomorrow also and fingers crossed that's enough. Then onto the tww.

I'm going to join. Ttc baby number 2. Cycle number 7... cycle 5 was a chemical. Really hoping for a positive this month!

@LuceNumberTwo basically start now 🤣 somethings gotta give!!

Yeah so the level is 0.63 LH according to the app - I know some say the ovulation sticks pick up on hcg but I've taken another pregnancy test & it's definitely negative.. I just don't understand it 🤦‍♀️ I'm going to just take it as possible early ovulation & get down to business 🤣🤣 x

@LuceNumberTwo did you put it on the app? Im not sure on ovulation tests but i would say you should keep doing them maybe you ovulate earlier than you thought- I know I do now 🤦🏻‍♀️. Mine says my fertile window starts wednesday and ovulation is Sunday!! Ive started my ovulation tests now so I will soon found out! X

@Sconehenge I've felt that's what happened with us this time, definetley need to get to it 🤣🤣
I mean I would try to do it every day/every other day but I'm sorry with either children & life in general the time is just not there 🙈
Lots of luck for this time 🤞🤞

Advice 🤦‍♀️
So my period ended this morning, I thought I'll take an ovulation test see where I'm at.. Is this pretty dark.. WHAAAT? Took a digital, says I'm not ovulating.
Why is this so dark 🙄

hello! I started a thread but got no replies so shall join this one lol. AF today so CD1, this will be cycle #6 trying - had 1 month break in September. Think we need to do the deed a lot more this month!

Hi everyone nice to meet you all.

I'm trying for baby#2, I've just come off the pill a few days ago. Going to wait for my first proper period so I can track on the Flo app. I have a DS who is 2.

I'll be an "older mom" (35 yo currently) but I also read things are usually ok, though I'm more nervous this time.

Hoping and wishing for positives for all, especially lovely around this festive time of year xx

AF is due tomorrow but had spotting since Friday and a BFN yesterday. So expect AF to arrive right on time. Been TTC number 2 since last year - had a MMC in September 2022 and a molar pregnancy which required surgical removal in April. Still having HCG monitored monthly post the molar but have been TTC again since September with not even a sniff of a BFP. December is the last month my HCG will need to be monitored by the specialist molar centre so hoping that's a good omen?!?

Have a DS who is 6 and amazing so would love to give him a sibling he's desperate for one too, the only only child in his class at school.

I've found this month quite soul destroying and I'm not sure why really.

Although I’ve only started posting in the last couple of days, I’ve watched a few threads which have been so lucky and so many have received their BFP’s… hoping this is it for us!

Morning all!
Hope it's OK to join 🥰

I'm TTC baby number 2.. I've a 6 year old DD. This year I've had a blighted ovum (also an unexpected pregnancy as we hadn't quite decided on another!) Which was hell & torture- found out I was pregnant in May, didn't pass naturally until the end of June/beginning of July.. Told to try again, did so, August I fell again, but chemical.. Gave myself a break & tried again, ended in another chemical.. So its been a whirlwind year to say the least!
We just tried again in November but I didn't fall, which I was gutted about as I've so far fallen pregnant. But at the same time it's a blank slate I suppose!
Anyway sorry for chapter & verse! Just finishing my AF today, checked both Flo & Premom they are pretty much saying the same which is unusual.. I'm going away with my DD on Saturday 25th - Friday the 1st Dec... So I've told my partner we will be baby dancing constantly before I go 🤣🤣

Sending baby dust to everyone here! Let December be our month 🤞🤞
Also I have a hospital appointment with the obstetrics unit Wednesday, see what they recommened 😊

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Hi everyone, joining here too. Just had a BFN this morning (AF late by a day) so I’m 99% sure I’m out for November. Trying to keep optimistic for December. I’m going to be using ovulation strips for the first time. Btw I’m 31 and trying for baby number 1. Fingers crossed for everyone here and here’s hoping we see some BFPs this month 😊 xx