TTC February 2024 ✨

@piechipsgravy I wasn’t testing ovulation last month and had this a few days after when I thought I should have ovulated. I assumed I’d just ovulated later than I expected, however, I’m testing ovulation this month and my app seems bang on so far so I’m really not sure what that was. I always this I get ovulation cramps but I’m wondering if there’s some other cramping that comes a few days later?

Has anyone experienced mild period like cramps for a few days after ovulation? I had strong ovulation pains on my left side on Thursday morning but Saturday, Sunday and today have had more general cramps that feel period-y. Not sure if it's because we are actually TTC so I'm hyper aware or if it means anything.

Hi all, I've been using OPKs for the last few days, it's my first time using them, and I know the answer to this isn't straightforward, but do these results look about what I should expect given where I am in my cycle?

👋 hi
Ttc for first time this month but got my period today😪. Would love to hear from other girls in same boat. X

Welcome everyone and sending baby dust to all. Good news after a day dozing on the sofa I feel more human! Going to ask to wfh this week and hope my boss isnt a kn0b about it. If i don't get over this lurgy properly I'm don't think I'm going to functioning properly anytime soon, let alone making a baby.

@LillieAsh you're welcome! Oh bless you! My hubby's been keen on ovulation sticks for a while but I've said no before this month as I have friends who have said they aren't an exact science, so please dont stress too much, and I don't want another thing to obsess over... It's a minefield isn't it, I find everything that's meant to help adds another layer of complexity.

@babycandy that tickled me - got my fingers crossed for you. Keep busy and keep us posted
xx

Thanks so much for sharing her advice! I’ve picked up some co q10. Fingers crossed 🤞 February is successful for us all! My cycle is currently all over the place and I’ve no idea why. So I can’t seem to pin point ovulation, even with opk. I’m now on CD 23, and not had one positive opk 😢 I may need to see my GP sooner rather than later!

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We DTD for the first time this weekend without protection... felt so strange knowing we are now actively TTC! Already symptom spotting but I'm on CD20 so probably already missed ovulation... this is going to be an agonising journey 🤣🤣

We have had a DTD-athon this weekend. This better do the trick because I can hardly walk 😂

Hi all!! We're hoping for a February bfp as well. TTC for baby #1, first cycle trying. I came off the implant in September and started trying to understand my cycle last month with OPKs and never caught my ovulation. This cycle I'm CD18, finally had a peak static smiley on clear blue yesterday morning after 9 days flashing and a positive OPK on CD16 nighttime. Thinking I ovulated yesterday after some symptoms in the evening. We have DTD everyday for the past 9 days so fingers crossed 🤞 so happy either way to have hopefully identified ovulation so next month if this month isn't successful we will have a better idea of when to start DTD so we don't burn out,

Hopefully this is the month ladies!

Jumping on here too! Best wishes to everyone 💫 we are on cycle 12 and starting fertility tests this month after no hint of a bfp over the last year. Desperately hoping this is our month ttc number 1🙈

Hi all,
We are starting to TTC #1 after getting married in December. I'm turning 30 in May and conscious of my body clock!

I've been using NC for a year or so to track my periods and temperature to try and understand my body a bit better but haven't fully got to grips with reliably pinpointing ovulation.

I was due to ovulate Friday and we DTD Friday evening (DH away Thursday with work) however this morning NC confirmed ovulation Thursday based on temp so I'm assuming we've missed the boat this month. Better to know now than after 2 weeks I guess! But will still have a sliver of optimism... sending you all positive vibes!

Hey, been lurking for some time and would love to join.
Trying for no.2 and currently on CD2, had a loss in June 2023 at 11 weeks and since then nothing. Feeling very deflated and hopeless atm. Praying we all get our positives this month!!

@ButterflySkies Oh no ! Hope you feel better soon ! Both partner and i caught horrendous sore throat and cough, i had it first and he caught it after so only managed to DTD day after my peak OPK so feel out this month aswell 🫠

Morning ladies - i could kick myself. Went back to work this week, i was signed off post covid with chest/throat infection and total exhaustion. I hate being sick and never have sick days so thought I was all better when the time was up and stupidly went back 9-5 like nothing had been wrong with me. Had a lurking migraine since Weds eve, pushed through it. Felt ropey yesterday morning but not unwell enough to not slog round the local zoo with DD and hubby.

Now.... every single muscle in my body hurts and my chest feels like an elephant is sitting on it. I'm planning on spending the day on the sofa/in bed/a hot bath but aiming to TTC from Weds feels a long shot... I have a feeling my body just won't let me get pregnant like this.

Going to ask to WFH again this week... but not feeling hopeful this month about conceiving 😥

Sorry been away not ignoring you!
It’s been really accurate for me so far - lining up with OPK peaks etc. I’ve only been doing it two months so far though. I’ve got an Apple Watch rather than a thermometer.
I am also still awake every few hours in the night with the toddler but we cosleep so minimal moving.

Thank you that's helpful. Fingers crossed that this is your month 🤞💕 the waiting is so hard isn't it!

Natural Cycles has confirmed ovulation on Tuesday so guess I’m 4dpo… And now we wait 😬 Managed to DTD on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday so keeping fingers firmly crossed.

@Leonarda89 I had Covid before Christmas and my period then came about 5/6 days early. Has been back to normal since then though.

Of course everyone can join - and I agree it's nice to have a lovely support group 🩷

I had covid too before Xmas - felt better so we decided to try anyway - but no joy! Fingers crossed ladies! Xx

Thank you, that's reassuring to know! My cycles have been a bit irregular since DD arrived but this last one was only 21 days so was a bit worried!

hey, long time lurker first time poster!

Feb will be our 5th month actively TTC and I’m feeling deflated/peed off 😂.. I lost a fallopian tube in 2021 due to a hydrosalpinx as a result of a previous septic pelvic infection & I’m unsure whether my remaining tube is fully functioning (my consultant was very vague and blasé about it 🫣)

I think it’ll help to have others to speak to who are currently trying as nobody in my life knows which is very isolating! the TWW is an absolute killer every time!!

Currently on CD2 - Hope this is our month 🫶🏼✨

Hi can I join. 42 ttc with partner of 4 years. Ttc for last 2 of them. 1 MC July 2023. I have 2 children from my first marriage 10 and 8. Currently 8dpo. Tender nipples and hunger thays all but could be pms due AF Mon Tues.

Covid caused my period to come 5/6 days early both times I had it, and my cycles are usually like clockwork. It hasn't caused any other variation since, so hopefully no lasting effects for you either.

Hello everyone, joining you all as AF arrived yesterday 5 days early 😢 I've had covid for the last 2 weeks so wondering if that has messed up my cycles? So onto cycle 2 TTC #2 (DD is 2.5). Hoping February is a lucky month for us all🤞 x