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TTC in 2025!

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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!

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EmCha · 24/11/2025 15:37

SureLook · 24/11/2025 00:44

@EmCha haha, good woman. Did you get your blood test results back yet?

Not yet because they need to do the blood test at the start of my cycle. I’m 6dpo today. Feel so poorly though and had to take paracetamol so hoping that doesn’t ruin my implantation chances. I tried to fight against taking it but I was in too much pain.

The blood test is booked for next week when my period is due. x

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Popping13 · 24/11/2025 13:13

EmCha · 23/11/2025 18:59

Is it obvious I’m in my TWW? 😂

😌 maybe slightly!

how many DPOnare you?

had a chemical last month and I’m not sure when I’ve ovulated this cycle - also feels like the longest 2ww.

SureLook · 24/11/2025 00:44

@EmCha haha, good woman. Did you get your blood test results back yet?

LoopyLeela · 23/11/2025 22:07

EmCha · 08/10/2025 15:26

I’d never been so sure of something as I had been this month. Everything just made sense. I’m gutted. AF not here yet but I can just feel her getting closer.

You would be surprised how common this is. A couple of months ago I convinced myself that I absolutely MUST be pregnant, even had the metallic taste you described. And weird fluttery feelings in my uterus area that I never ever get. I was so sure and then my period was even a few days late which it never is. I felt so sure I barely even thought it was worth testing, but then my period started. I was so shocked I even took a pregnancy test after my period started thinking it could be a chemical pregnancy but no line whatsoever. Then I looked online and saw thay many women experience these phantom symptoms. It could well be a physical response to the tension of trying or it could be totally psychological. However, I'm so sorry as it really is an awful feeling when you realise youve been tricked by your body about something you really want.

DobryWieczor · 23/11/2025 21:07

I love pineapple! Tbh all pregnancy I’ve been eating so much fruit

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EmCha · 23/11/2025 18:59

Is it obvious I’m in my TWW? 😂

TTC in 2025!
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SureLook · 07/11/2025 16:31

@EmCha that's a good idea. It's no harm having a baseline to work from. If there's anything that needs addressing then you can start now.

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EmCha · 07/11/2025 09:51

Thank you. I’ve spoken with my GP and I’m booked in for blood tests to check my iron and thyroid. Also going to check hormones hopefully, if not then I’ll push for that too.

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SureLook · 04/11/2025 08:20

@EmCha I'm glad to hear you're doing OK. That was scary for you! I'm sorry that AF has arrived. It's always hard. It's also hard to hear when friends or colleagues get pregnant so easily or accidentally. Usually there's no reason for it, it can just take time sometimes x

DobryWieczor · 03/11/2025 17:46

So pleased you’re OK! Sorry to hear about AF. Hopefully this’ll be your month and you’ll have some lovely pre-Christmas news ❤️

Two close friends of mine are also trying (5 cycles and 9 respectively). No rhyme or reason, it’s just taking its time for them but I’m hopeful they’ll catch soon as I selfishly want us to all be on mat leave together.

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EmCha · 03/11/2025 07:45

Thank you both! I can’t believe how lucky I’ve been to walk away from that crash.

AF has just arrived this morning which was to be expected but I’m still super disappointed because last night I had very light pink discharge and was sure it must be implanting bleeding. I’d also had mild cramps all day, not painful, so thought we’d somehow done it on the month we were least expecting. I went to bed so full of hope and excitement so waking up to bright red blood this morning has been disheartening. Onto cycle 7 now.

Also just found out as well that one of my other pregnant friends got pregnant whilst on the coil! Why do I have to try so hard and it still not work for me? 😕

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SureLook · 22/10/2025 16:15

Oh my god @EmCha you poor thing! I'd say you got an awful fright. Thank god you're ok x

DobryWieczor · 22/10/2025 14:06

Oh my goodness @EmCha, you must be so shaken. Hope you recover well, rest up and take it easy.

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EmCha · 21/10/2025 23:06

Hi all, just thought I’d give an update considering what happened to me today. I was in a car crash - lost all control of the vehicle (think it was the steering that locked) and hit the embankment before flipping my car on its side. Managed to get out of my seatbelt but sliced my wrist quite badly on smashed window glass. I’m feeling very battered and bruised but all stitched up and feeling very lucky. I’ve been thinking thank goodness I wasn’t pregnant as I dread to think what could have happened.

On the pregnancy note, I’ve got a positive ovulation test tonight which makes no sense as I thought stress would halt ovulation, not bring it on!! Bizarre and I’m definitely not up for baby dancing at the moment! 😂 May have to give this month a miss. 🙈

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EmCha · 13/10/2025 22:59

Oh @LeafCorner I’m so so sorry. This is heartbreaking news. Sending so much love! Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement too xx

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DobryWieczor · 11/10/2025 21:39

@LeafCorner I am so, so sorry for your loss x

SureLook · 11/10/2025 20:36

@LeafCorner oh my god. I am so so sorry to hear that. That is so sad and unfair. Do you know what caused the loss? Please don't answer if you don't want to. Again, I am so sorry x

LeafCorner · 11/10/2025 12:04

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted here in a while but after seeing your message @EmCha i just had to leave a message.

As some of you will remember, i was blessed to fall pregnant after 3or4 cycles. But sadly i have since lost my sweet baby girl at 17 weeks. It’s the worst pain i have ever felt.

@EmCha i came on here to say don’t lose hope. Keep going. We don’t know what the plan is for us, but we have to live in hope. I like to think there’s a reason for everything and for you, it could just be that the right egg and sperm haven’t met yet to make your perfect baby. It could be something greater too, but at the moment you don’t know so it’s not something you can control, but what you can control is how you approach each day. Approach it with hope and faith. I wish you all the best and all the other ladies waiting for their miracle.

@SureLook i am so so happy for you. I hope you are doing well.

SureLook · 08/10/2025 19:32

@EmCha I'm sorry. Taking a break might be just what you need. Mind yourself ❤️

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EmCha · 08/10/2025 18:49

AF is here. I think this is the last time I try and be positive about a cycle, just came crashing down and I’ve found it even harder. I think I’ll take a break from the thread. Wish all you ladies luck and congratulations again to everyone who is expecting. 🩷

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SureLook · 08/10/2025 15:39

@EmCha I'm so sorry. I know that disappointment ❤️

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EmCha · 08/10/2025 15:26

I’d never been so sure of something as I had been this month. Everything just made sense. I’m gutted. AF not here yet but I can just feel her getting closer.

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SureLook · 08/10/2025 13:46

@EmCha aww, I'm sorry. It's so hard every month with all the symptoms. Sending hugs ❤️

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EmCha · 08/10/2025 12:50

Thanks ladies. I’m so down today. Expecting AF as temp has dropped and I just feel heavy down below - not sure how else to describe it but keep thinking AF has already began. I’m really sad.

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Popping13 · 08/10/2025 08:31

@EmCha - fingers crossed for you. Really hope it all goes well!

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