Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Conception

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.

Original poster

TTC in 2025!

879 replies

EmCha · 30/12/2024 01:22

Hi everyone, thought I’d make my first thread here to see if there’s anyone else planning to conceive in 2025? 🥰 I’m feeling so excited but also a little nervous as I have a cyst on my ovary. It doesn’t cause me any pain or symptoms but it’s being referred to as a suspected endometrioma so that causes me some anxiety! The gynaecologist told me I won’t know if it affects fertility until I try and he isn’t too worried. However that doesn’t stop my nerves! I really hope 2025 will be the year, I feel so ready to be a mum now. 🥹

My fiancé and I are planning to start TTC in April! Just started on my folic acid/vitamin d tablets and it’s starting to feel very real! Eek 🥰❤️ Anyone else in a similar position? I’d love to know any tips on how to best prepare my body in advance and any tips for my other half too!

OP posts:
Thread gallery
53
Becitee · 19/02/2025 12:58

Hi, could i join this thread please ladies? I am actively trying to conceive. I have doubts in my mind about this month. I feel we missed the window. My partner works away during the week, so we have a tight time frame.
I'm sure i ovulated on monday 17th. The last time we dtd was saturday night. I keep doubting the timing :(
We have been sort of trying for over a year, dtd but not really tracking every month etc.

Squibblypanda90 · 19/02/2025 11:11

Hi everyone, can i join in this thread? Also TTC been tracking my ovulation, taking proceive vitamins. Been feeling really rough and hoping my pms doesn't come soon. Already have a 7 year old but been trying for a few months as I'm 35 now and had a very rough birth with my first, hoping I can get pregnant again.

Wiggleyfingers · 18/02/2025 22:36

Hi everyone, I'd like to join please :)
We will start TTC in April too, we're lucky enough to have two beautiful babies already so this will (hopefully) be our third and final. Holding on until April so I can secure a promotion. I'm getting so impatient though! We decided in the summer that we weren't having anymore children but 6 months later we can't shake the feeling of not being done so now we've decided to go for it I just want to begin! Looking forward to sharing the journey with you all 🙂🤞🏼

Original poster
EmCha · 18/02/2025 12:36

Cinnamonbunn · 18/02/2025 12:36

@EmCha how are you?

I’m doing okay thank you, I didn’t get the blood test in the end as I continued to test positive and very much have symptoms now. Hoping to try out some medication for the sickness x

Ahh congratulations!!

OP posts:
Cinnamonbunn · 18/02/2025 12:36

@EmCha how are you?

I’m doing okay thank you, I didn’t get the blood test in the end as I continued to test positive and very much have symptoms now. Hoping to try out some medication for the sickness x

Original poster
EmCha · 18/02/2025 09:30

Cinnamonbunn · 07/02/2025 07:47

Thank you! I just came to update, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I kept testing on the cheapies I got from Amazon, I kept getting the faint line. So I read reviews of the tests and found that unfortunately lots of women were getting false positives from these tests, mine looked exactly the same. I bought a CB digital which came back ‘not pregnant’. However, my luteal phase is usually very short and my period is a few days late. I tested with a first response this morning and have a very clear positive! My emotions have been all over. But at the moment, I think I am pregnant. My plan is to go to the GP next week and ask for a blood test.

BF means breastfeeding 😊

Show quote history

Hi! How are you? Did you get your blood test? x

OP posts:
SureLook · 14/02/2025 07:41

Sorry @babybrain23 no experience with Clomid. I've tested negative after my D&C this morning so now I'm awaiting AF before we can start trying. You don't have to wait technically but they advise it to help with dating a future pregnancy. It says it can take anything between 4-8 weeks for AF to return. I'm hoping I won't be waiting that long!

babybrain23 · 10/02/2025 08:35

Has anyone experience with clomid? Took it this month and had 2 mature follicles. Not sure if both ruptured. But feeling really bloated at 2 dpo and a bit crampy

Original poster
EmCha · 10/02/2025 00:17

LeafCorner · 09/02/2025 23:45

I completely understand this as that’s exactly the situation i was in last month. The time will go quickly though, don’t worry. I started an exercise class as distraction and to get healthier.

Show quote history

Ah how exciting that your time has come around to start! 🥰

Yeah I’m really trying to get into running to keep myself distracted. Also finishing off parts of the house that need some TLC!

My period came today, was expecting it but was still sad to see it! 🤣 Just two more cycles to get through and then it’s my turn to start trying. 😄

OP posts:
LeafCorner · 09/02/2025 23:45

EmCha · 07/02/2025 07:55

I’ve tested the last few days as my period is due tomorrow and my boobs have been so sore. It’s just wishful thinking though and I really didn’t expect a positive as we haven’t actually been trying as our plan is to wait until April. Won’t lie I was disappointed to see a BFN even though I know it would’ve been very unlikely and we need to hold off a bit longer. I need a hobby to distract me. 🤣

I completely understand this as that’s exactly the situation i was in last month. The time will go quickly though, don’t worry. I started an exercise class as distraction and to get healthier.

LeafCorner · 09/02/2025 23:40

Hi everyone, checking in to say we have finally started ttc. It doesn’t feel real. I think i missed ovulation, but it feels good to start anyway. Excited for you all who will be starting soon. I’m also not keen for a December baby, so debating whether we take a pause next month

Cinnamonbunn · 07/02/2025 08:12

EmCha · 07/02/2025 07:55

I’ve tested the last few days as my period is due tomorrow and my boobs have been so sore. It’s just wishful thinking though and I really didn’t expect a positive as we haven’t actually been trying as our plan is to wait until April. Won’t lie I was disappointed to see a BFN even though I know it would’ve been very unlikely and we need to hold off a bit longer. I need a hobby to distract me. 🤣

So sorry you got a BFN, it’s going to feel sos special when you are finally actively TTC. Maybe enjoy those things you can’t do once you’re pregnant or look at classes etc for pregnancy as a way to plan and distract yourself. The testing is all consuming!

Original poster
EmCha · 07/02/2025 07:55

I’ve tested the last few days as my period is due tomorrow and my boobs have been so sore. It’s just wishful thinking though and I really didn’t expect a positive as we haven’t actually been trying as our plan is to wait until April. Won’t lie I was disappointed to see a BFN even though I know it would’ve been very unlikely and we need to hold off a bit longer. I need a hobby to distract me. 🤣

OP posts:
Original poster
EmCha · 07/02/2025 07:49

Cinnamonbunn · 07/02/2025 07:47

Thank you! I just came to update, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I kept testing on the cheapies I got from Amazon, I kept getting the faint line. So I read reviews of the tests and found that unfortunately lots of women were getting false positives from these tests, mine looked exactly the same. I bought a CB digital which came back ‘not pregnant’. However, my luteal phase is usually very short and my period is a few days late. I tested with a first response this morning and have a very clear positive! My emotions have been all over. But at the moment, I think I am pregnant. My plan is to go to the GP next week and ask for a blood test.

BF means breastfeeding 😊

Show quote history

Ahh amazing! Congratulations 🥰 Sounds like we have our first 2025 baby on the thread. 😍

Thank you! That does make sense!

OP posts:
Cinnamonbunn · 07/02/2025 07:47

EmCha · 05/02/2025 07:53

Ah I really hope this is it! Excuse my ignorance but what does BF stand for? Im still new to all the acronyms!

Show quote history

Thank you! I just came to update, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I kept testing on the cheapies I got from Amazon, I kept getting the faint line. So I read reviews of the tests and found that unfortunately lots of women were getting false positives from these tests, mine looked exactly the same. I bought a CB digital which came back ‘not pregnant’. However, my luteal phase is usually very short and my period is a few days late. I tested with a first response this morning and have a very clear positive! My emotions have been all over. But at the moment, I think I am pregnant. My plan is to go to the GP next week and ask for a blood test.

BF means breastfeeding 😊

Original poster
EmCha · 05/02/2025 22:25

SureLook · 05/02/2025 18:43

Hello all! I'd like to join you to give myself some encouragement. I am blessed to already have my beautiful two year old daughter. We got pregnant in November 2024 with our second and were over the moon. We went for the NIPT test in January. I was 9+5 but sadly baby was only measuring 7 weeks and no heartbeat. I had a D&C yesterday and am recovering at home now. As devastated as we are to have lost the baby, we want to start trying again as quickly as we can. Fingers crossed for all of us x

Welcome to the thread! I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔

OP posts:
SureLook · 05/02/2025 18:43

Hello all! I'd like to join you to give myself some encouragement. I am blessed to already have my beautiful two year old daughter. We got pregnant in November 2024 with our second and were over the moon. We went for the NIPT test in January. I was 9+5 but sadly baby was only measuring 7 weeks and no heartbeat. I had a D&C yesterday and am recovering at home now. As devastated as we are to have lost the baby, we want to start trying again as quickly as we can. Fingers crossed for all of us x

Dizzymomof3 · 05/02/2025 08:04

Best of luck, I have been trying since 2023 and conceived last month with the help of Ovulat by secrets of tea. if you find it hard must try this herbal formula.

Original poster
EmCha · 05/02/2025 07:53

Cinnamonbunn · 05/02/2025 07:50

This is our final month before taking a break and I’ve had very very faint lines on two tests this morning 9dpo. I’m trying not to be too excited, this time around I’m feeling quite nervous about CP as I’ve read a lot about BF impacting implantation.

Ah I really hope this is it! Excuse my ignorance but what does BF stand for? Im still new to all the acronyms!

OP posts:
Cinnamonbunn · 05/02/2025 07:50

This is our final month before taking a break and I’ve had very very faint lines on two tests this morning 9dpo. I’m trying not to be too excited, this time around I’m feeling quite nervous about CP as I’ve read a lot about BF impacting implantation.

Original poster
EmCha · 04/02/2025 22:49

AF is due in a couple of days and even though I know I need to wait until April to TTC, there’s still a part of me hoping that AF doesn’t arrive! 🤣 We’ve been careful but I’m not actually on any contraception so you never know! This wait until April is killing me so trying to think of it as just two more cycles to get through rather than a few months!

OP posts:
Original poster
EmCha · 04/02/2025 04:51

Marvelftw · 03/02/2025 21:52

Ahaha glad I’m not the only person who has hopes for certain birthdays in mind! I’m a teacher and am adamant I don’t want an August baby. I also come from a family where a lot of our birthdays fall later in the year (Oct-Dec partner included) so my ideal months would be Spring around March-May time if I could choose.

Show quote history

I’m also the same with months! As much as I’m desperate to get started on this journey, we want to avoid the possibility of a December baby!

OP posts:
Marvelftw · 03/02/2025 21:52

Cinnamonbunn · 02/02/2025 19:47

Yes we will also be avoiding a December birthdate… and potentially January. I think my preferred months are late Feb-July and also October. But would obviously be pleased for a pregnancy whenever.

I think it helps to be realistic with ourselves 🤣. I keep telling myself I don’t want to be upset or too bothered about this month not being successful but I think the truth is I will. And I should just allow myself to be that.

Show quote history

Ahaha glad I’m not the only person who has hopes for certain birthdays in mind! I’m a teacher and am adamant I don’t want an August baby. I also come from a family where a lot of our birthdays fall later in the year (Oct-Dec partner included) so my ideal months would be Spring around March-May time if I could choose.

BabyS2025 · 03/02/2025 21:24

Thanks @EmCha - apparently it's a must have for older women

Original poster
EmCha · 03/02/2025 18:58

MakeMeJuno · 03/02/2025 15:43

Just checking in with everyone? I should ovulate later this week/next, but feeling already like it's just not going to happen for us this month - no reason why 😂a bit flat. Finally accepted given I am not pregnant I need to do something about the Xmas weight gain - all boring boring

Ooh fingers crossed that this is the month!! 🤞🏼

OP posts: