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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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1dpo crew

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CatLady93 · 27/11/2024 12:24

Hi everyone, is anyone else 1dpo?! Let's survive the TWW together if so 😀 DD is almost 2 and this is cycle #2 trying for baby #2!

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Junip2 · 04/12/2024 18:43

Ahhhhhhhhhhh I literally screamed!!! All confirmed on a digital as well!! Congrats @KT199

How are you feeling? So glad you’ve got your Christmas BFP!!!

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 18:41

@KT199 AHHH!!! Congratulations 😭😭😭😭😭

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 18:39

Cannot believe my eyes

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 18:18

@KT199 Hahaha yeah it's a whole new world up there isn't it!! 😂😂

How strange... well I sooo hope it's a positive sign for you I really do! ❤️ How are you feeling test wise? Maybe leaving it tonight and seeing how you feel tomorrow?

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 18:16

CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 18:11

@KT199 I've been feeling a bit bloated and stomach-y too! Yeah AF cramps are often super low down aren't they. Sometimes (call me mental) I do a lil cervix check to see if anything is en route through ie brown/blood. Gives a little idea sometimes rather than doing a test. 🤓

I considered this actually, but I’ve not checked my cervix all that often so wouldn’t really have a clue what I’m doing 😂😂 I tried to check my first cycle around ovulation and gave up 🤣

I do get abit of bloating mid cycle sometimes and very mild close to AF but this feels so different I’m abit confused, but it’s typical isn’t it as soon as TTC body goes off on one 😂😂

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 18:11

@KT199 I've been feeling a bit bloated and stomach-y too! Yeah AF cramps are often super low down aren't they. Sometimes (call me mental) I do a lil cervix check to see if anything is en route through ie brown/blood. Gives a little idea sometimes rather than doing a test. 🤓

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 18:10

Haven’t dared brave a test yet, my stomach has become quite sore this afternoon and I’m getting pains but they don’t feel like my usual “AF” it’s like higher than usual if that makes any sense like below belly button but above uterus almost like gas pains.. but I don’t feel overly bloated so not sure what’s going on!

Junip2 · 04/12/2024 15:44

I’ve heard that the boots early response are on par with first response - I got some this morning from boots.

@KT199 I plan to test with one tomorrow AM, so if you do decide you won’t be the only one🤍

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 15:34

@KT199 I guess the disappointment of AF arriving might be worse if you spend a few more days getting your hopes up? Whereas if you test now you'll kinda know what to expect.. obviously here's hoping it doesn't show!! I am fully invested haha those boots tests sound great!!

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 15:31

CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 15:26

@KT199 I reckon if you're pregnant and you hold for a good few hours you'd probably see something this evening even if it's faint.. but I suppose if you don't want to potentially be squinting then may be worth waiting until the morning!!

Yeah I think the boots early detection are quite reliable too, they look exactly like the FRER! Ah god, I feel nervous thinking about doing one 🤣 is it worth the disappointment?! Maybe holding out another few days isn’t so bad 🤣🤣

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 15:26

@KT199 I reckon if you're pregnant and you hold for a good few hours you'd probably see something this evening even if it's faint.. but I suppose if you don't want to potentially be squinting then may be worth waiting until the morning!!

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 15:24

CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 15:15

@KT199 Totally get that! I say go for it then.. maybe do like a 3-4 hour hold if you can? What sort of tests do you have?

I’ve got some cheapies and the boots early detection ones, I wonder if I am better waiting for FMU tomorrow instead of using quite diluted this evening!

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 15:15

@KT199 Totally get that! I say go for it then.. maybe do like a 3-4 hour hold if you can? What sort of tests do you have?

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 15:00

I feel too hopeful 😂😂 I almost just want it to be a answer yes or no.. I feel like having my hopes up is gonna make it so much worse if AF arrives out of the blue !!

Junip2 · 04/12/2024 14:44

CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 13:02

@Junip2 Obviously don't want to get your hopes up but one thing I noticed when I got pregnant with DD was that I didn't have many usual PMS symptoms! So you never know ❤️

I'm 8dpo today, I think I might try and hold out testing you know.. see how I go!! The squinting at lines drives me mad!! With DD I'd got so bored of testing etc that I just didn't bother, so didn't test until 15dpo and convinced myself maybe I just didn't ovulate! But then clear blue went straight to 2-3 weeks and my FRER lit up like a Christmas tree 😂 So I might try and do the same this time.. just wait until I'm late. Then if I am, maybe let my partner read the test first or something so he gets that experience!

Ahhh thank you for the reassurance! Honestly I am not feeling hopeful at all, but let’s see what the weekend brings! That also sounds such a nice idea to let your partner experience it!

@KT199 I don’t know how you’re managed to not test so far 😂 but as @CatLady93 says, if you feel up to it whichever way it goes then why not!

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 14:25

@KT199 So hard isn't it at that stage because you know the test will give you an answer.. the not knowing is sometimes better as hope exists there. SO HARD! Depends what sort of mindset you're in I suppose, if you're feeling strong and ready to see whatever the result is I say go for it!!

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 13:34

I feel like my strength is dwindling😂 I keep thinking how if I tested now the result would be fairly accurate.. as im 12 DPO in the morning.. feel like I may crack and pee on a stick this evening 🤣 going to try to not though

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 13:02

@Junip2 Obviously don't want to get your hopes up but one thing I noticed when I got pregnant with DD was that I didn't have many usual PMS symptoms! So you never know ❤️

I'm 8dpo today, I think I might try and hold out testing you know.. see how I go!! The squinting at lines drives me mad!! With DD I'd got so bored of testing etc that I just didn't bother, so didn't test until 15dpo and convinced myself maybe I just didn't ovulate! But then clear blue went straight to 2-3 weeks and my FRER lit up like a Christmas tree 😂 So I might try and do the same this time.. just wait until I'm late. Then if I am, maybe let my partner read the test first or something so he gets that experience!

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Junip2 · 04/12/2024 12:34

@FlakyAquaQuoter I am 9dpo today, so still early days, but you know when you can just feel nothing is happening down there. I think that’s what depressing me a bit. Which day do your clinic tell you to test? Sorry if you already mentioned it.

@KT199 no symptoms that are out of the ordinary -usual sore boobs and feeling irritable. I’ve been symptom spotting like mad as well 😂

@CatLady93 how exciting!!!! I am really hopeful for you. Will you test today?

I really hope we get at least one BFP!!

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 11:44

Hey @Pawsome90 🥰 The only times I've experienced that is when I've ovulated later than usual, due to illness or something. Sometimes it's even 7-10 days late. It can be very normal to ovulate late if something else has been going on. I also tend to have one cycle a year where I don't ovulate at all, and that is apparently fairly normal too! So I wouldn't worry too much at this stage. I think do an OPK once a day, probably first thing in the morning, and just see how things progress. When this has happened to me I've tried to see it as an educational cycle to just see what's going on - takes the pressure off a bit. Can feel so frustrating though can't it!

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 11:41

@KT199 That makes total sense. It's good to remain calm when we can for sure. Easier said than done though isn't it 😭 Look forward to your updates though.. fingers tightly crossed!

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CatLady93 · 04/12/2024 11:39

FlakyAquaQuoter · 04/12/2024 09:22

Thank you ladies. It has been tough and I think it's all finally got to me! Still, I will regroup and try again as soon as I'm able to get some money behind me.

I think I'm mostly feeling that I'm out now. FRER are around 96% accurate at 6dpt. So there we are.

I've absolutely everything crossed for you all! I'll stick around for the hopeful positives!

The temp is very exciting @CatLady93, as is the sex drive!

Sorry you're feeling meh @Junip2. Remind me where you are in your cycle?

@FlakyAquaQuoter Sending love ❤️ Of course I hope it turns around for you, but I understand the reality and it's hard to ignore the trends of when positives generally show up post transfer isn't it 😔❤️

Thank you, will keep everyone posted. Could be absolute coincidence of course so we'll see 😊

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KT199 · 04/12/2024 10:30

Junip2 · 04/12/2024 08:22

@KT199 what the hell, such a stressful and inconsiderate thing to say to anyone, let alone someone ttc! I totally get the catastrophizing. How are you feeling this morning?

I am a bit meh tbh. I know it’s only my first cycle so really nothing to complain about at all. I think I’ll hold out testing until the weekend now as I can’t face the bfn.

@FlakyAquaQuoter so sorry you’ve had to go through so much, and are going through it! Obviously haven’t been through it myself, but have seen close ones go through and my gosh it seems soooo tough. I am still hopeful for you, even though I am sure you’re not feeling the same. So glad you’ve got a couple of days off! Hopefully today will give you some distraction with DD. Sending hugs xx

Yeah I was FAR from impressed!! I’m okay, it feels a little confusing not knowing if I’m 11 or 13 DPO tbh. So just trying to ride out the next few days.

Have you had any symptoms? Xx

Pawsome90 · 04/12/2024 10:10

KT199 · 01/12/2024 10:57

It really is a learning journey!! I’m on month 4 of TTC, and I’ve tracked each month.

BBT is useful to know if/when you’ve ovulated and to figure out the length of your luteal phase, but can be unreliable if not taken properly so be sure to reach out and ask any questions ☺️

LH testing I find okay, I’ve managed to find a peak every month. But it’s not been on consistent day at all, I’ve had anywhere from CD12-17. So, just try stick with it but try and incorporate the twice a day if you can! 😊

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Thank you so much.
I was hoping you may be able to help me. I've been continuously testing with opk to no avail (still barely any line beyond test line). I've been taking my bbt for the past 4 days and it's starting to increase and I'm unsure if this just means I haven't ovulated as I'm cycle day 16 now or if it means I'll ovulate late? I'll keep testing opk and using the bbt but wondering if you've ever experienced anything like this? I'm quite worried I just don't ovulate that often. My opk today was 0.01 and it's just been getting lower. My temp yesterday dropped from 35.89 for two days before to 34.22 and then today it's 35.49. Just kind of at a loss and wonder what I should/ could even do. Thank you to everyone, you've all been so helpful and I only hope for the best for each of you in your journeys ⭐

KT199 · 04/12/2024 10:06

FlakyAquaQuoter · 04/12/2024 09:22

Thank you ladies. It has been tough and I think it's all finally got to me! Still, I will regroup and try again as soon as I'm able to get some money behind me.

I think I'm mostly feeling that I'm out now. FRER are around 96% accurate at 6dpt. So there we are.

I've absolutely everything crossed for you all! I'll stick around for the hopeful positives!

The temp is very exciting @CatLady93, as is the sex drive!

Sorry you're feeling meh @Junip2. Remind me where you are in your cycle?

I think if implantation is later though, the HCG could be taking longer to rise!! Keeping fingers crossed that’s the case 🤞