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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 FOR JANUARY

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starryx · 10/12/2023 08:49

Af just arrived so I'm officially out for this month :(

But onto new beginnings!
Trying to conceive for 2024 <3

Everyone welcome to join and discuss :)

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GoldenArrow · 08/01/2024 14:32

@RhubarbCrumble12345 I see a line!

RhubarbCrumble12345 · 08/01/2024 13:51

12 dpo, the very faintest of lines perhaps today??? Thoughts? Doesn't feel like period is coming anyway. Fingers crossed 🤞

TTC FOR JANUARY
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starryx · 08/01/2024 13:35

2andadog · 08/01/2024 13:33

I’m the same.

Felt a bit sick, feel bloated but also like I’m just about to get AF, just tiny bit of occasional spotting and light cramps for the last week… which is highly unusual! No idea….

I'm bloated but no cramps here at all!! I've had a weird vinegar craving lol.. just ride it out and see I guess.

Maybe potential? I haven't tested yet so

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2andadog · 08/01/2024 13:33

I’m the same.

Felt a bit sick, feel bloated but also like I’m just about to get AF, just tiny bit of occasional spotting and light cramps for the last week… which is highly unusual! No idea….

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starryx · 08/01/2024 13:30

I created a new group thinking that I'm way out... but all I've seen is pink spotting... not major amount either... af due today but still just very light pink spotting.. what's everyone's thoughts?? Am I still potentially in?

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Hydrangea60 · 08/01/2024 13:28

I've been off this thread for a while but I'm about 3DPO now, although I think we misses the peak due to various stresses last week so not holding out much hope for this month.

GoldenArrow · 08/01/2024 09:20

@Daisychain27 fine thanks! Only 2DPO though according to my umpteen apps 🤣 so I'm a while away. Awk you never know, its very frustrating that AF symptoms are the same. Fingers crossed for you.

Daisychain27 · 08/01/2024 09:12

How is everyone getting on? I’m 11 DPO today, spotting seems to have stopped but my bbt has dipped a bit. Not feeling hopeful this month but I’m okay with it!

GoldenArrow · 07/01/2024 22:58

@CharLdn yes definitely no breezy 'seeing what happens' going on 🤣

CharLdn · 07/01/2024 20:03

It’s not wrong!!!

CharLdn · 07/01/2024 20:01

That made me laugh. 3 apps, OPK and CM checks - definitely seeing ‘just seeing what happens’ 😂

I did have the chat today with OH where I said RU OK with us trying right and he said - well that’s what’s happening right. You’re not exactly subtle.

I’m with you on not putting too much pressure on and keeping things fun in case it’s a marathon not a sprint. It’s been quite fun so far!

I’m also aware it’s easy to get caught up thinking we’ll have problems for whatever reason but I’m trying to stay positive and learn patience.

(NB not easy when I have ADHD)

I’m definitely feeling better reading this thread!

CharLdn · 07/01/2024 19:43

Also in the same boat!

Daisychain27 · 07/01/2024 16:03

Also @FantasticalCat your situation is so similar to mine! I’m only on cycle 1 but my partner doesn’t seem to understand the concept of only being fertile in a certain time frame, so doesn’t understand the urgency of sex around ovulation! Meanwhile I’m tracking everything within an inch of its life 😂

Daisychain27 · 07/01/2024 16:02

Hi all, it seems like we are all in spotting central!

I’ve been spotting since yesterday (9DPO, CD 24) and I just feel like AF is on the way. I just had a BFN on a cheapie test too. Never mind..! Good luck to you all :)

GoldenArrow · 07/01/2024 14:23

I'm getting lots of discharge, period due 15th Jan. Think my OV has been really late this month so will likely be joining the Feb group too x

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starryx · 07/01/2024 14:03

Mummysparrow · 07/01/2024 11:39

@starryx mine has just started as well 😂, typical isn't it. cd1 together lol x

Lol it is 😅 time for a Feb group haha!!!

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FantasticalCat · 07/01/2024 13:22

@CharLdn you are not alone, I’ve got a similar situation to you!

Husband and I together 12 years, it took a while for us to get on the same page about kids. Agreed to start TTC last November, he thinks it’s a case of ‘just seeing what happens’, meanwhile I’ve got 3 apps, regular OPKs and CM checks going on covertly 😂

I’m feeling impatient due to our ages (36/41) and not knowing if it’ll happen for us or not means I also feel a bit in limbo this year too!

Trying not to put the pressure on OH, keeping this fun and sexy, but we are only on TTC2 so I imagine it’ll get harder the longer it goes on!

Hang on in there, this forum is a great place to vent and realise there’s lots of us in the same position 🙂

Mummysparrow · 07/01/2024 11:39

@starryx mine has just started as well 😂, typical isn't it. cd1 together lol x

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starryx · 07/01/2024 09:42

2andadog · 07/01/2024 09:40

@starryx argh, have you had any spotting this week? Hope it’s not and AF stays elusive.

No this is the first.. hopefully it just stays as spotting but all odds aren't looking good right now

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2andadog · 07/01/2024 09:40

@starryx argh, have you had any spotting this week? Hope it’s not and AF stays elusive.

2andadog · 07/01/2024 09:39

I’m in exactly the same position. Feel bloated all the time, slight cramping for the last week on and off which is hugely unusual. Had 2 days of very light spotting earlier in the week again which never happens.

Gearing myself up for the mother of all AF tomorrow.. just to avoid possible disappointment!

Fingers crossed for those testing the next couple of days!

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starryx · 07/01/2024 09:38

After typing that.. I went to the toilet wiped and saw minor brown spotting so I think that's me gone:/

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starryx · 07/01/2024 09:34

Mummysparrow · 07/01/2024 08:44

I am so confused what is happening. I have been occasionally spotting since Thursday red blood which is normally a sign that my period will arrive within a few days but it still hasn't started. I have been having light cramping for a few days as well. I am now 15dpo and I really don't want to waste money using the only pregnancy test in my house as it is a first response 🫣

I'm the same that I would rather wait it out to take a test as silly as it sounds.. saves money and stops me overly getting hopes up.

I personally would say give it 2/3 days and then test if you in the same position :)

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starryx · 07/01/2024 09:32

Morning all,
I am due af tomorrow, if it doesn't arrive I will surely be taking a test as soon as possible.
I am hoping that this maybe my month but who knows.
I need to wee more and slightly bloating.. so we will see :)
Woke up feeling nauseous and have a headache too.

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PeekABoo22 · 07/01/2024 08:58

I think of it a bit like going to the gym half the time I can’t be bothered but once I’ve gone I feel good

@CharLdn 😂😂😂😂 this is brilliant

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