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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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Anyone else hoping for BFP this week?

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sorcha1292 · 25/01/2024 10:15

I'm on cycle 3, due on tomorrow. I have tested today but it was negative. Weirdly I have no period symtoms (apart from being moody AF the past week).
I know it's only cycle three but I really thought it would happen quickly. I have been pregnant twice before (I have one daughter) but both were surprises. I've never tried to conceive before and have been using Flo and ovulation sticks - any tips? Should be be putting my legs up in the air after sex etc?
Would love to hear from other people who are on, or have been on, this journey!

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DecemberRose19 · 15/02/2024 08:45

DecemberRose19 · 15/02/2024 08:29

So I followed the SMEP apart from the final day (after you miss a day) as we were both feeling really under the weather. Due on my period around the 25th.
Where is everyone else in their cycle and how's it going?

By the way changed the user name from sorcha... realised the old messages didn't change haha

DecemberRose19 · 15/02/2024 08:29

So I followed the SMEP apart from the final day (after you miss a day) as we were both feeling really under the weather. Due on my period around the 25th.
Where is everyone else in their cycle and how's it going?

Westsussex · 08/02/2024 09:01

sorcha1292 · 08/02/2024 07:12

I might look into it - I'm not too concerned about me as I've been pregnant twice, but my partner has got it in his head there might be problems with him, but this isn't based on anything really. But we were talking about getting tested just to put his mind at rest. Where did you do it and how much?

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If I'm honest for my husband we bought an online test and he did it here at home! It gave so much detail and info I was shocked, and it helped us understand what was going on. As a first step I'd really recommend it, just google at home sperm testing kit. It's more private that way and so easy, it will really help him to feel better but knowing all is ok. And if not you could always go somewhere for further advice. The test gives a lot of advice with the results also. Xx

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sorcha1292 · 08/02/2024 07:12

Westsussex · 07/02/2024 20:52

Ahh thank you! Yes we've been through full testing, I've had the internal scanning and hormonal testing, all perfect, couldn't improve if I tried. Husband has low motility so we've been working on that. It was lucky we tested as it really spurred him into action, I'm quite healthy generally but he needed to loose some weight.

I'd recommend private scanning if you haven't had it xx

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I might look into it - I'm not too concerned about me as I've been pregnant twice, but my partner has got it in his head there might be problems with him, but this isn't based on anything really. But we were talking about getting tested just to put his mind at rest. Where did you do it and how much?

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Westsussex · 07/02/2024 20:52

sorcha1292 · 07/02/2024 13:46

Sorry to hear it was negative, there's still hope until you come on though.

I can imagine it's super tough for you, have you had any tests or anything like that?

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Ahh thank you! Yes we've been through full testing, I've had the internal scanning and hormonal testing, all perfect, couldn't improve if I tried. Husband has low motility so we've been working on that. It was lucky we tested as it really spurred him into action, I'm quite healthy generally but he needed to loose some weight.

I'd recommend private scanning if you haven't had it xx

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sorcha1292 · 07/02/2024 13:46

Westsussex · 07/02/2024 09:33

I tested today, bfn. I thought I was 6 days until af was due, but I'm 7, so it was too early anyway. I have a couple more as it was a pack of three, so I may do another in a couple of days. I can never seem to wait! It's really getting me down now.

Over one year trying since our mc, it feels like forever.

Sorry to hear it was negative, there's still hope until you come on though.

I can imagine it's super tough for you, have you had any tests or anything like that?

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Westsussex · 07/02/2024 09:33

I tested today, bfn. I thought I was 6 days until af was due, but I'm 7, so it was too early anyway. I have a couple more as it was a pack of three, so I may do another in a couple of days. I can never seem to wait! It's really getting me down now.

Over one year trying since our mc, it feels like forever.

4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 14:25

@sorcha1292 yes I fell on my second cycle trying so very luck, especially for my age I think. Obviously there is still a lot that can go wrong so trying not to get too carried away as still early days. I haven’t had any sickness yet 🤞🏼 But I do start to feel very weak & shaky if I don’t eat often enough. I am very tired too but apart from that all good so far.
Ahh how lovely, nice that your daughter will be old enough to help you with things when it does happen for you ☺️ I have 2 step daughters 5 & 7 so I think they will very excited when we tell them x

Westsussex · 06/02/2024 13:57

Yes, but I've been waiting over a year now to get pregnant again after our mc. So it feels like it may never happen, fingers crossed for everyone, I may test tomorrow or day after!

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sorcha1292 · 06/02/2024 13:51

4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 13:22

@sorcha1292 yes my first. I’m 37 & didn’t think I wanted children/had accepted I wouldn’t…until I had a meltdown in August & realised that I was never going to be a Mum! Lol…so here we are now. What about you? x

Aww funny how things change, so glad it's happened for you (reasonably) quickly. Do you have morning sickness or anything like that?

I have a 7 year old. She was a 'surprise', I was still at university when I had her in my early 20s. So this is the first time I'm properly trying, and with a different partner 😊

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4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 13:22

@sorcha1292 yes my first. I’m 37 & didn’t think I wanted children/had accepted I wouldn’t…until I had a meltdown in August & realised that I was never going to be a Mum! Lol…so here we are now. What about you? x

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sorcha1292 · 06/02/2024 13:07

4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 12:15

@sorcha1292 I have booked an early scan for 10wks which will be 9th March as I’m telling my Mum & Sisters on Mother’s Day & wanted a scan picture to show them ☺️ x

Ahh how lovely 🥰 is this your first?

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4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 12:15

@sorcha1292 I have booked an early scan for 10wks which will be 9th March as I’m telling my Mum & Sisters on Mother’s Day & wanted a scan picture to show them ☺️ x

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sorcha1292 · 06/02/2024 11:51

4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 11:28

@sorcha1292 hiya, yes so the flashing means that your Estrogen has started rising & you LH (peak) will be soon. So carry on DTD alternate nights & then when you get your peak DTD 3 consecutive nights ☺️👌🏼🤞🏼
I’m good thank you. Pretty exhausted most of the time but I’m ok. Just waiting for my first scan to confirm everything is good 🤞🏼 x

Thank you!

Ahh when will your first scan be? How exciting xx

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4LeafCloverBaby · 06/02/2024 11:28

@sorcha1292 hiya, yes so the flashing means that your Estrogen has started rising & you LH (peak) will be soon. So carry on DTD alternate nights & then when you get your peak DTD 3 consecutive nights ☺️👌🏼🤞🏼
I’m good thank you. Pretty exhausted most of the time but I’m ok. Just waiting for my first scan to confirm everything is good 🤞🏼 x

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sorcha1292 · 06/02/2024 11:13

MrsScotland · 05/02/2024 13:44

Hi Sorcha

You can read the free ebook on the sperm meets egg plan. You can get it on the free kindle app on your phone. Explains it all!

Downloading now! How's things for you?

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sorcha1292 · 06/02/2024 11:08

4LeafCloverBaby · 05/02/2024 13:28

@sorcha1292 yes exactly that. Im not too sure about the last extra day. It does seem a bit off but apparently it works! Maybe it in case you ovulate late. How’s it going? Where are you in your cycle? x

So today I've got the flashing smiley face (day 11). We had sex last night. So the next time would be tomorrow? I'm guessing a flashing smiley doesn't mean positive OPK, only when it's static?

How are things going for you? Xx

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MrsScotland · 05/02/2024 13:44

Hi Sorcha

You can read the free ebook on the sperm meets egg plan. You can get it on the free kindle app on your phone. Explains it all!

4LeafCloverBaby · 05/02/2024 13:28

@sorcha1292 yes exactly that. Im not too sure about the last extra day. It does seem a bit off but apparently it works! Maybe it in case you ovulate late. How’s it going? Where are you in your cycle? x

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sorcha1292 · 05/02/2024 12:46

4LeafCloverBaby · 04/02/2024 08:26

@sorcha1292 make sure it’s only every other day for now. You only DTD every day when you get your peak. You have 2 hormones that rise during ovulation, Estrogen rises first & that is what the flashing smiley shows you (that you are getting close to you peak) & then LH is detected & shown with the static smiley. Once you get the static you will likely ovulate the following day. Good luck 🍀🤞🏼

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Sorry if I'm being silly but to confirm - only every other day with a flashing smiley and then every day for three days once you have the static smiley?

Then it says miss a day then DTD again - do you know why this is?

Thanks so much

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4LeafCloverBaby · 04/02/2024 08:26

@sorcha1292 make sure it’s only every other day for now. You only DTD every day when you get your peak. You have 2 hormones that rise during ovulation, Estrogen rises first & that is what the flashing smiley shows you (that you are getting close to you peak) & then LH is detected & shown with the static smiley. Once you get the static you will likely ovulate the following day. Good luck 🍀🤞🏼

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sorcha1292 · 04/02/2024 08:09

Hi everyone, so yesterday was CD8, we had sex and plan to do so every day until I get a positive OPK... following the sperm meets egg method like suggested!

I'm using the clear blue ovulation test, is OPK the flashing or static smiley?

How's everyone feeling this week?

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MrsScotland · 30/01/2024 10:00

Ah cool! My husband is taking a vit D supplement but that's all at the mo. We've had all the fertility investigations and he was ok.

We started using pre-seed a couple of cycles before we first got pregnant and my hubby was convinced it really helped so wouldn't be without it now.

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sorcha1292 · 30/01/2024 09:39

MrsScotland · 30/01/2024 09:36

@sorcha1292 yes I've been taking the following

Ubiquinol 600mg & Omega 3, 6, 9 (2 months of taking this so far).

Her9 pre/during/post natal multivitamin inc things like Omega 3, folate, choline, vit D, iron, zinc, selenium etc.

Prescribed 5mg folic acid as my BMI is over 30 and I'm 39.

I want to start myo-inositol but just need to find a brand.

I've just ordered the motility bundle for men and the fertility bundle from conceive plus. Plus the fertility lube. It was expensive but good reviews!

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MrsScotland · 30/01/2024 09:36

@sorcha1292 yes I've been taking the following

Ubiquinol 600mg & Omega 3, 6, 9 (2 months of taking this so far).

Her9 pre/during/post natal multivitamin inc things like Omega 3, folate, choline, vit D, iron, zinc, selenium etc.

Prescribed 5mg folic acid as my BMI is over 30 and I'm 39.

I want to start myo-inositol but just need to find a brand.