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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 Jan 2025

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YKM2829 · 25/12/2024 19:27

Hellloo.
Is anyone else starting TTC for next cycle in January?
I've got a DD who's 6 but I do feel a bit like i haven't done this in a while so just wanted to chat. 🙂

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Fingerscrossed2025 · 15/01/2025 12:01

This month i deleted my flo app , chucked my clear blue opks in the bin (made dh snap it so I couldn't get it back out) and have just decided to go with the flow, I found after losing my baby I was obsessed with cm, dates , feelings etc and got so down when af arrived , I keep telling my self I had no symptoms until 6weeks so it's all just hyper vigilance, but it still doesn't stop me googling every thing ,this ttc is making me crazy

BloomingOrchidea · 15/01/2025 12:00

YKM2829 · 15/01/2025 10:08

I'm trying to stay a little optimistic, as I'm only 13dpo so it's very possible it's just too early. But then I keep thinking back to my DD and comparing 🤦🏽‍♀️ it swear I got a pretty obvious line at 13dpo because I waited 3 days after and did another at 16dpo and it was then super duper dark.

Its very promising that your "bleeding" is gone, maybe your hcg levels havent risen yet. Try again tomorrow and see if theyre showing then?

km9371 · 15/01/2025 11:43

@Wednesdayonline fab!! I hope you have a lovely few days of making babies 😂💚

km9371 · 15/01/2025 11:42

@YKM2829 staying optimistic is good! All pregnancies are different aren't they 💚

Wednesdayonline · 15/01/2025 10:32

I finally got a positive LH today! I was sure I wasn't going to this month, my levels have been so weird until now. Relieved and needed to share!

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YKM2829 · 15/01/2025 10:08

I'm trying to stay a little optimistic, as I'm only 13dpo so it's very possible it's just too early. But then I keep thinking back to my DD and comparing 🤦🏽‍♀️ it swear I got a pretty obvious line at 13dpo because I waited 3 days after and did another at 16dpo and it was then super duper dark.

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km9371 · 15/01/2025 08:22

My surgery has been cancelled now because of the positives, but they remain faint so not sure I can get excited yet :(

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YKM2829 · 15/01/2025 07:13

Well as thought the 25miu didn't show anything this morning but mine isn't even bleeding anymore it's actually more like what I had with DD with white pva glue consistency discharge but pink tinged.
I feel like this is a positive sign 🤞 it was only 48 hours of what I'd say watered down and lighter bleeding and now this. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

Hopefully the 25miu (if nothing else changes) shows something tomorrow morning 🤞🤞🤞🤞

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YKM2829 · 15/01/2025 07:10

Simplespell27 · 15/01/2025 07:04

Well, bleeding heavier this morning so declaring it AF and me out for the month.

Seriously thinking about taking a break from this because it's heartbreaking.

It's such a roller coater every month isn't it

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Simplespell27 · 15/01/2025 07:04

Well, bleeding heavier this morning so declaring it AF and me out for the month.

Seriously thinking about taking a break from this because it's heartbreaking.

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YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 20:48

Simplespell27 · 14/01/2025 11:06

So interesting development today

On CD 25 today and 9dpo
And I'm lightly bleeding?

Normally AF arrives with a bang. Like, calling my husband from work to bring me new trousers type of bang so the kind of bleeding only visible on toilet paper is a bit different.

Didn't have anything like this with the pregnancy that ended in early MC but I suppose that was never a 'normal' pregnancy so can't really use as a benchmark

HCG tests negative but cautiously getting my hopes up

Yeah mine usually hits me like someone sliced me open, loads of thick dark red blood usually right off the bat, soaking through super tampons in about 2 to 3 hours, usually lots of clots and mine usually last a good 4 or 5 days of consistent bleeding before turning lighter and doesn't return to normal untill around 6 to 7 days.

With my daughter, it was more like snotty discharge with a streak of blood, and some light pink drops and it was just that 1s one day and nothing else.
So for me this is even alot of blood for implantation but I've been doing research into implantation as technically they don't know if implantation bleeding is a thing as so many women are pregnant and don't have it at all. 🤷‍♀️

However mine tonight has lessened significantly barely visible on a pad now, and even all day it's not really been enough for a pad I just wanted to keep an eye on it.

And the only tests I have now are 25miu and the line I got yesterday was on a 10miu so ill test in morning just to see if something comes up but I'm not expecting it too even if I am pregnant. I need to order more 10miu or just stop being a cheap skate and pay a tenner for a clear blue digital early detection 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

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Simplespell27 · 14/01/2025 20:16

Ergh still don't know what to think.

Been bleeding all day and mild cramps, looks like yours @YKM2829. Would have expected it to become a proper flow by now if it was AF. Have you done any tests today?

I really thought implantation bleeding would be just a couple of tiny spots, easy to miss.

km9371 · 14/01/2025 13:41

@ThatDreamyLion it could be a long cycle! I'm on cycle day 34 today, and not yet 14dpo!

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YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 11:47

ThatDreamyLion · 14/01/2025 11:16

Yeah I have done a boots ultra early and clear blue early and both negative , which makes me think am I ovulating ? And that’s why it’s delayed my period … but if I am then my cycle length would be like 37 days long lol

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I had a 42 day cycle in September so it's possible x

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ThatDreamyLion · 14/01/2025 11:16

km9371 · 14/01/2025 10:38

@ThatDreamyLion I am no expert but I think I have read an LH test will pick up
Pregnancy but quite late on so the pregnancy tests should be showing up. Can you get a boots ultra early?

Yeah I have done a boots ultra early and clear blue early and both negative , which makes me think am I ovulating ? And that’s why it’s delayed my period … but if I am then my cycle length would be like 37 days long lol

ThatDreamyLion · 14/01/2025 11:13

YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 09:20

I mean, it could be your pregnancy tests are sensitive enough, are you using 10miu or 20 or 25? 10 is the most sensitive.
But even then sometimes it could be 16dpo before you get a proper good dark line, also the light blue ones are notorious for being dodgy, then again ATM I've had 3 brands of pink dyebstrips and they had indents in them.

But I have really irregular periods too September I bled 3 times for about 4 days each and had about 3 or 4 days break too, and it could also be a really wobbly month too I get them alot like one random period like the September one that just does whatever the hell it wants 🤦🏽‍♀️

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I’ve tried 10mIU , clear blue digital and non digital and boots own brand and all are negative :(

I do ovulate late in my cycle , 2 weeks before start of period so I dunno whether that would mean it may take longer to show up what do you think?

yeah a wobbly month could be a possibility then! Mind field isn’t it xxx

ThatDreamyLion · 14/01/2025 11:10

I’ve tried 10mIU , clear blue digital and non digital and boots own brand and all are negative :(

I do ovulate late in my cycle , 2 weeks before start of period so I dunno whether that would mean it may take longer to show up what do you think?

yeah a wobbly month could be a possibility then! Mind field isn’t it xxx

Simplespell27 · 14/01/2025 11:06

So interesting development today

On CD 25 today and 9dpo
And I'm lightly bleeding?

Normally AF arrives with a bang. Like, calling my husband from work to bring me new trousers type of bang so the kind of bleeding only visible on toilet paper is a bit different.

Didn't have anything like this with the pregnancy that ended in early MC but I suppose that was never a 'normal' pregnancy so can't really use as a benchmark

HCG tests negative but cautiously getting my hopes up

km9371 · 14/01/2025 10:38

@ThatDreamyLion I am no expert but I think I have read an LH test will pick up
Pregnancy but quite late on so the pregnancy tests should be showing up. Can you get a boots ultra early?

km9371 · 14/01/2025 10:37

@YKM2829 it doesn't look like a period to me, but bodies are so confusing!

I'd keep testing as I definitely see faint lines!

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YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 09:20

ThatDreamyLion · 14/01/2025 09:09

Ladies what do you recon is going on?

I am actively trying for a baby. My periods are usually like clock work. I am 4 days late on my period, 15 days post ovulation, but still getting negative pregnancy tests.
Out of curiosity I have done a couple ovulation tests as I read online that a positive ovulation test can be an indication of early pregnancy due to it not being able to determine which hormone is elevated . Anyways , the ovulation tests have been coming back high like I’m about to ovulate.

I feel absolutely no different in myself and have no symptoms. Do you think my body is just having a wobble this month and I could potentially just be missing my period or do I keep testing as it may be too early to detect? I’m new to all this so looking for advice.

Thank you x

I mean, it could be your pregnancy tests are sensitive enough, are you using 10miu or 20 or 25? 10 is the most sensitive.
But even then sometimes it could be 16dpo before you get a proper good dark line, also the light blue ones are notorious for being dodgy, then again ATM I've had 3 brands of pink dyebstrips and they had indents in them.

But I have really irregular periods too September I bled 3 times for about 4 days each and had about 3 or 4 days break too, and it could also be a really wobbly month too I get them alot like one random period like the September one that just does whatever the hell it wants 🤦🏽‍♀️

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ThatDreamyLion · 14/01/2025 09:09

Ladies what do you recon is going on?

I am actively trying for a baby. My periods are usually like clock work. I am 4 days late on my period, 15 days post ovulation, but still getting negative pregnancy tests.
Out of curiosity I have done a couple ovulation tests as I read online that a positive ovulation test can be an indication of early pregnancy due to it not being able to determine which hormone is elevated . Anyways , the ovulation tests have been coming back high like I’m about to ovulate.

I feel absolutely no different in myself and have no symptoms. Do you think my body is just having a wobble this month and I could potentially just be missing my period or do I keep testing as it may be too early to detect? I’m new to all this so looking for advice.

Thank you x

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YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 09:04

km9371 · 14/01/2025 08:57

@YKM2829 have you tested today? I've got my fmu in a pot waiting because I need to go get another test 😂😂

I googled it about mine yesterday and maybe pop the pot in the fridge while you grab a test? 🙈

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YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 09:03

Tmi warning blood

This is what it is like this morning and has been since late last night really. It was only a slightly brighter red than that in colour but not any thicker than this picture yesterday day time.

If it stops like tonight or in the morning I'll still test maybe I dunno lol x

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YKM2829 · 14/01/2025 09:00

km9371 · 14/01/2025 08:57

@YKM2829 have you tested today? I've got my fmu in a pot waiting because I need to go get another test 😂😂

Probably not untill Thursday when I can get another test 🤦🏽‍♀️😫😫😫

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