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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 oct 2024

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Nicola1988 · 15/09/2024 15:15

Hey everyone moving over from the ttc sept 2024 thread. Very light start to period today. Expect to start tomorrow with negative pregancy tests. Thought id dip my toes in and start a wee thread.

Little bit about me. Im 35 years (soon to be 36 in oct...a birthday bfp would be lovely) been ttc since jan this year. This will now be cycle 10 for me. I have a 8 year old daughter with my ex and had to have ivf/icsi to have her due to his low sperm count. My new partner and i have been together now 2 and a half year and would love to extend our family.

So far i have had day 21 bloods which confirmed that i am ovulating and waiting to hear back regarding his SA results.

Please feel welcome in joining this thread and sending postive pregnancy vibes to all 😍

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Nicola1988 · 22/09/2024 13:59

My plans try SMEP this month has went out the window 🤣 think im on cycle day 7 and just havent been in the mood at all this month. Just feeling so deflated by it all not they we are on our 10th cycle x

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MyGardenDaisies · 20/09/2024 16:29

@HighSir we also conceived 1st try with first and I had done 1 or 2 months of ovulation tracking before to roughly know the dates before.

Now October will be month 2 of trying for 2nd.

HighSir · 20/09/2024 16:25

October will be our first month without contraception, I've been taking Vitamin D, folic acid and spirulina (helps with energy levels). I have been testing for ovulation for the last three months just to try and notice symptoms. I'm hoping to just have sex every other day and hope for the best. We conceived first try with our 8 year old, my husband is thinking it'll be that easy this time, I think he's forgotten that we have both aged!

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Nicola1988 · 20/09/2024 16:17

@MyGardenDaisies its is a lot of sex 🤣🤣 we have quite a good sex drive over all. But somenights im too tired
We sisnt like the idea of SMEP as it seemed too regimented but thought we would try this month x

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AlexC123 · 20/09/2024 11:12

@FinallyPregnant2022 thank you for the reassurance! It's good to hear your friends were successful even though they were still breastfeding. We both take magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B and D and I also started taking folic acid a couple of months ago. TWW is dreading but our holiday is coming, so hopefully we'll rest and it will help me to think about something else as well 😊

FinallyPregnant2022 · 19/09/2024 20:11

@KarlaP123 to be honest I wouldn't worry - I have 2 friends who have recently conceived very quickly (both within 6 months) #2 whilst breadfeeding toddlers

FinallyPregnant2022 · 19/09/2024 20:09

@Nicola1988 thanks 🥰 sounds as if we're in the same boat - pregnancy accouncements all around!

Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 12:14

@MyGardenDaisies
Same! Anyway I can help myself I'll do it poor dh on vitamins too. We both got over a cold very fast recently we both put it down to all our vitamins 🤣

MyGardenDaisies · 19/09/2024 12:04

@Itonlytakesone oh I’ll get that CoQ10 definitely then. I’m just a control freak and there’s little control over getting pregnant so doing most I can..

Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 11:09

@MyGardenDaisies
You sound very prepared. Since a mmc back in April I took time out to concentrate on supplements/vitamins. Iv been having b12 injections every month, taking pre conception vitamins him/her ones dh is on them too. Also take Co Q10 definitely felt a difference with the quality and regularity of periods it's definitely helping. I'm 3dpo & hoping for the best

MyGardenDaisies · 19/09/2024 10:51

welcome!

Are you all making any lifestyle changes / supplenting to increase your fertility?

I am on Inositol, which has made my cycle very, very regular. And take Folic acid, Vitamin D, Omega 3, and think I might get CoQ10 as well, as I keep seeing it mentioned a lot. Cut down on coffee, and don’t drink alcohol anyways.

Might also buy the special conception-friendly lube this cycle.

I found the 2WW horrendous 1st cycle, so want to do as much as is in my control to make the TTC journey as quick as possible.
makes me so grateful first baby took one try only.

KarlaP123 · 19/09/2024 10:18

Hi all, may I please join? I'm trying to conceive baby #2 since June. I have a toddler who is still breastfed twice a day, and I'm concerned that breastfeeding might be affecting my fertility. I had a private day 21 test, so I know I'm ovulating. I'm also planning to do a hormone mapping test next month. I'm currently 1DPO...

Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 09:18

Hi, can I join... I'm ttc #2 I'm 41 I have a dd 5yo. I had a miscarriage in April blighted ovum detected at 6 wk private scan (heart broken!) eventually a d&c in June on Nhs waited a while to re group feel normal for a few months now I'm on my tww I'm 3dpo had cramps last night so I'm obviously symptom spotting Confused

MyGardenDaisies · 19/09/2024 08:33

@Nicola1988 wow that’s a lot of sex to have haha
I am sticking with Clear Blue digital OPK and starting when the smiley starts flashing and having sex as many days as we can until 2 days after solid smiley.

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Nicola1988 · 18/09/2024 21:37

This month im planning on trying SMEP. Anyone else use this method? X

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Nicola1988 · 18/09/2024 21:35

MyGardenDaisies · 18/09/2024 07:55

Hi! Joining from September chat.

I am still waiting for my period, but have had negative digital, so have lost hope for this month.

What prenatals are you all taking?

I hold my hand up and admit iv only now just started taking a combined pill of folic acid and vit d x

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Pipersgirl · 18/09/2024 11:25

Hi everyone, please may I join. I am 33, have a four year old son. Cycle 6 trying for baby number 2, with a chemical last cycle. Currently CD2.

So sorry to read of peoples losses, and sending lots of love and baby dust to everyone trying this month!

Allymayd · 18/09/2024 11:16

@Nicola1988 thanks, that’s helpful, I will consider making a gp appointment.

S4mmyj90 · 18/09/2024 09:05

Joining from September chat. No luck this month.

MyGardenDaisies · 18/09/2024 07:55

Hi! Joining from September chat.

I am still waiting for my period, but have had negative digital, so have lost hope for this month.

What prenatals are you all taking?

Friedseasalt · 16/09/2024 22:40

@Shellbells44 thank you so much, I have ordered the same tests! - arrive tomorrow. Just downloading the app, do you put the tests into the app or just log like FLO?

Shellbells44 · 16/09/2024 20:32

Friedseasalt · 16/09/2024 14:12

Hi all hope it is okay for me to join, I am 25. Had an ectopic in December, no tube removal. Came off the pill in April so not quite sure what to expect. AF was 4 days late, tested - neg. AF arrived today. How do you guys track ovulation? I currently just use the FLO app, so not great. Any advice welcome. Good luck to everyone, sending baby dust ❤

Just thought I would reply and let you know how I track my ovulation. I use Clue and I brought the really cheap ovulation tests on Amazon. You get like 30 for a few pounds. I start testing from cycle day 9/10 and when the line is the darkest I make sure to log on Clue.

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Nicola1988 · 16/09/2024 16:34

@Shellbells44 im so terribly sorry for u loss. Welcome to the thread. Completly understand your anxiety, not only for the miscarriage but also the time it took you to get there. Sending positive thoughtx

@HighSir welcome our age gaps are the same with our first and ttc #2. My daughter is excited at the thought of another baby hopefully joining our lil family. She is at an age where she can be more involved i hope. I did worry how she will feel about her stepdad and i having a baby but seems very looking forward to it. Baby dust 💫

@FinallyPregnant2022 welcome to the thread. That must have been so difficult ttc for those months, im really struggling with it all at the 10 month mark. I have some many people around me pregnant and finding it hard. Praying for a quick bfp for u xx

@Allymayd hey welcome. I reached out to my gp and she requested me to get the day 21 bloods. I was due to ovulate a few days after i saw her so she got me in then for the blood tests. No further follow up for me arranged..i think iv to go back once i receive results from my partner SA. I though perhaps and HSG would be next steps for me although unsure. Positive vibes your way xx

@Friedseasalt welcome x i also used flo app and still do but found by using ovulation sticks i actually ovulate a little earlier than what the app predicted. My cycle is roughly 26-27 days. I start using the ovulation sticks around day 9 and tend to get my peak on day 11ish x

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ThatSnugSwan · 16/09/2024 14:23

@Friedseasalt Sorry for your loss its tough. I have never tracked ovulation before other than the Flo app but this month I bought cheap ovulation strips to try just to give me a better chance

Friedseasalt · 16/09/2024 14:12

Hi all hope it is okay for me to join, I am 25. Had an ectopic in December, no tube removal. Came off the pill in April so not quite sure what to expect. AF was 4 days late, tested - neg. AF arrived today. How do you guys track ovulation? I currently just use the FLO app, so not great. Any advice welcome. Good luck to everyone, sending baby dust ❤