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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 about to go into an ovulation week?

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Mama09876 · 15/08/2024 11:53

Hey!

TTC our 2nd been putting it off for a while but this month I’m going to be actively trying and testing LH etc
reading other posts feels as though everyone is already in there TWW this Aug 😂 so looking for company, anyone whose still waiting for their ovulation week.

I only used BBT when falling pregnant with my first but haven’t being doing it as regularly as I did back then.
Ive been trying to take my temp the past couple of weeks and natural cycles predicting ovulation on Weds!
what’s everyone plan of attack? 😂 I’m going to use LH strips from tomorrow onwards and as soon as I get my peak start DTD! Very sceptical it’ll happen this month with it being the first official month of trying but we shall see!
Hoping for some company if anyone is at a similar stage in their cycle?

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Mama09876 · 01/10/2024 08:41

& of course the minute I click send she arrives 😂😂😂
it’s mad how it always happens.

good luck for the next couple of months ladies! I’ve got plans in June/July I don’t wanna be giving birth then so will be back start of Dec! To start again 🤍

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Mama09876 · 01/10/2024 08:27

Now nearly 2 days late so I’m going to write on here and jinx it cause anytime I say I’m late or think about taking a test my af arrives 😂 if I was back home I’d of taken a test by now.
Still getting some pains and don’t feel pregnant at all so expecting af to arrive any moment! Just wish it would arrive now 😂

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LuckyDuck93 · 30/09/2024 10:42

@Pinkflamingo77 @Itonlytakesone
AF also started properly today for me too, next ovulation due around 14th/15th, at least we're all in the same boat!
@Mama09876 I'll be similar if it doesn't happen by November, so difficult to have to think so far ahead with these plans!

Hope you've all got lots of snacks and hot water bottles today!

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Mama09876 · 30/09/2024 10:29

Pinkflamingo77 · 30/09/2024 08:53

@Itonlytakesone @Mama09876 how are you both feeling?

Hey! I’m feeling ok, no af yet was due yesterday but was having some pains last night and at the beach today and keep checking every 5 mins thinking it’ll arrive!

just a waiting game now.

i think im going to have a couple months off ive got plans in June/July next year that I dont want to miss so once af arrive I’ll start again in Dec! Xx

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Itonlytakesone · 30/09/2024 09:51

@Pinkflamingo77 @Mama09876 @LuckyDuck93

af started to arrived bang on time today knew it. I'd felt super bloated last couple days. So a bit of a rest today. I did the school run then went to buy a load of snacks just want all the junk today! So it's looking like weekend of 11th to get started again 🤣

Pinkflamingo77 · 30/09/2024 08:53

@Itonlytakesone @Mama09876 how are you both feeling?

Pinkflamingo77 · 30/09/2024 08:51

Hey Luckyduck :) yes was proud of myself for not testing over the weekend…was hoping the self control might be rewarded but alas BFN today and 5 mins later AF arrived in all her glory haha. Fingers crossed for next month. How are you doing? Did AF come as expected for you?

LuckyDuck93 · 30/09/2024 08:26

How are you today @Pinkflamingo77 , did you manage to wait to do a test?

Possumly · 29/09/2024 18:23

I'm only 6DPO today but felt a few twinges/mild cramps. Hard to know if I get them usually but don't usually notice them. So hard not to symptom spot!

Itonlytakesone · 29/09/2024 11:54

@Pinkflamingo77
I hope it's good news for you. Iv felt nauseous last couple days I'd given up testing but just did one still negative just think it's pmt for me I feel bloated and horrible

Pinkflamingo77 · 29/09/2024 11:28

I’ve been feeling a bit nauseous the last couple of days but forcing myself not to POAS until tomorrow when AF is due and I’ll be 14dpo. This tww business is such a rollercoaster!

Itonlytakesone · 29/09/2024 10:16

@LuckyDuck93 @Mama09876
My af due tomorrow I can feel it brewing too. Iv felt so crampy and awful this month though I'm looking forward to 2 weeks rest!

LuckyDuck93 · 29/09/2024 10:04

@Mama09876 hope you’re enjoying your time away!
AF arrived this morning as expected, ah well, on to another month, I’ve definitely noticed my cycles becoming more regular after coming off the pill a year ago, so there are positives too.
I think I might not monitor bbt after ovulation this cycle, might just be nice to not focus on it too much.

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Mama09876 · 29/09/2024 09:53

@LuckyDuck93 aww that’s rubbish! Sorry it wasn’t your month! But keep positive and on to the next!

I haven’t been bbt as I’m away and haven’t had my watch on so not sure what my rhr is doing. It’s quite nice just not knowing to be honest! I’m due today and could come on at any point. Expecting af to arrive today or tomorrow.

how’s everyone else doing?

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LuckyDuck93 · 28/09/2024 08:39

Thanks @Pinkflamingo77 im ok, just waiting for AF to start so I’m not in limbo, then we go again!
I know that 3 months of trying is really only a drop in the ocean to some people, so remaining positive with it! 😊

How are the rest of you ladies today?

Pinkflamingo77 · 28/09/2024 08:23

Sorry to hear @LuckyDuck93 I hope you’re doing ok. It took my sister and my two best friends 5 months of trying before they got their babies. I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed for you for next time x

LuckyDuck93 · 28/09/2024 06:56

Think I’m out this month ladies, bbt has dropped right down and cramping has really started this morning!

LuckyDuck93 · 27/09/2024 13:56

@Pinkflamingo77 I said exactly the same to my husband, you spend your whole school life being told about contraception and how easy it is to get pregnant, but actually it's the total opposite!

Pinkflamingo77 · 27/09/2024 13:50

@LuckyDuck93 you’ve got more willpower than me! I’ll keep everything crossed for you for Sunday. I think my BTT has been up too I think (37.6) but I have no idea what my normal is so it’s a pretty pointless exercise. So glad to not be alone in my over thinking of the cramps/twinges! I’ve never wanted to see AF (or not?!) so much! It’s so funny after 18 years of trying desperately to not be pregnant now suddenly it’s the opposite!!!

LuckyDuck93 · 27/09/2024 13:19

Welcome @Pinkflamingo77 we can all go mad and over analyse everything together 😂We're 3 months in to TTC our 1st.
I also ovulated on 16th so AF due Sunday and desperately trying to hold off on testing, I've had on & off cramping but nothing too consistent, my stomach just feels really heavy, but again I know that could be due to AF being due.
I've had literally no other symptoms at all so i'm pretty convinced nothing has happened this month, although my BBT is still high, when it would usually have started coming down by now. Think i'm going to test on Sunday & see!

Pinkflamingo77 · 27/09/2024 12:33

@Itonlytakesone yes agreed it’s so lovely to have others along for the ride. I agree I think it’s a true negative, but so strange as I don’t get period cramps or pre-menstrual symptoms and as it’s 1st time trying we’re feeling pretty relaxed about things/expecting to have to DTD on the regular for at least 6 months… so I’m stunned I’m getting all these false signs :(

Itonlytakesone · 27/09/2024 10:57

@Pinkflamingo77
Hi oh I feel exactly same! Tummy feels horrendous today feels like an alien is in there. I'm still testing negative too 11dpo af definitely brewing. I think test would be positive by now so I'd just let your hair down. It's great this chat...you're definitely not on your own few people feeling like you are right now we can all keep each other company

Pinkflamingo77 · 27/09/2024 10:46

Hello ladies! Mind if I join? TTC 1st time. I'm in roughly the same place with my dates - ovulated on 16th according to tracker app and got the usual ovulation pains that day. I feel like my body is gaslighting me at the moment! I had a pulling sensation left side 5+6dpo then 2 hours of cramps 6dpo, ever since then the pulling feeling has turned into a more subtle 'solid' sensation and I've been super gassy, occasional cramps, boobs sore and little bits of nausea/metallic taste etc. But 9,10,11dpo pregnancy tests have all been stark white negative. I know I just need to wait for AF next week now before I do anymore tests but the feeling that my body is playing tricks on me is horrible! Plus I want to know if I can let my hair down this weekend to deal with the stress haha! Anyway it's been so reassuring to see there's loads of other women out there in the same boat so I thought I would make the leap and do a first post! Got my fingers and toes crossed for all of you!

LuckyDuck93 · 27/09/2024 10:04

Congratulations @CosmoMango ❤

Itonlytakesone · 27/09/2024 08:57

@CosmoMango
I'm so pleased to see this! Getting darker Smile

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