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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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35yrs + and trying ✨🫶🏼

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SCK2024 · 04/01/2025 19:31

I am now 37 and have one beautiful 10yrs old boy, my partner has 2 boys 9 & 13yrs.

I bought the Hertility kit online, not yet opened it… I was going to give this cycle my last attempt before investigating 🙃

We got pregnant a year ago but due to personal circumstances we both decided to not go ahead, this I carry so much guilt over 🪃

Now we are both ready and settled in our careers and home but now it has taken nearly 6/7cycles.

today I got my 1st + ovulation test, so beginning our January TWW.

what is everyone else’s story 🌟

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BabyBorn · 15/04/2025 09:43

@SCK2024Im 12DPO I think. It says AF not due until 21st?! But that can’t be right!! I’m back on track with my eating now. When’s your birthday? What a lovely surprise that would be!! Xx

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SCK2024 · 15/04/2025 09:29

DPO 3
Tired, light cramping in lower abdo
Tender boobs

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SCK2024 · 14/04/2025 13:19

@BabyBorn Least we can keep each other company 😂
What DPO are you?
When is AF due?
Are you feeling okay? TWW is the worst!
It my peak was Thursday which makes me about 2 dpo today, i think?
I really haven’t covered this cycle at all tbh.
I might get a birthday suprise who knows haha x

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BabyBorn · 14/04/2025 08:02

I can’t believe we are still here since the start of January when you started this thread!! Xx

BabyBorn · 14/04/2025 08:02

Hey @SCK2024glad your peak has been! I did a test yesterday and it was stark white 🥴 Not going to test now until AF arrives. I fell off my detox wagon but back on it today with strict eating, no alcohol and finding time for some self care! Xx

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SCK2024 · 13/04/2025 23:15

The TWW begins!
DPO 2 ✨🫶🏼
@BabyBorn Where are you up too? X

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SCK2024 · 12/04/2025 14:05

PalmTreeAngel · 11/04/2025 19:30

Which tests are you using? I bought the clear blue ones and I used it for the first time today. It comes up as a smiley face on your surge day. But it’s interesting seeing your results. X

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Yay! Surge day!
mone was 2 days ago only did the deed during my peak, don’t think I’ve covered this cycle, but wasn’t my plan to. We already have my sons bday nye and partners bday Xmas 😂
But only time will tell, I’d be happy regardless.
I bought the cheap ovulation strips off Amazon, you can take a photo of them and upload on the Premom app like above on the picture and it works out your levels and peak for you.

Good luck! 🍀 🫶🏼✨

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PalmTreeAngel · 11/04/2025 19:30

SCK2024 · 11/04/2025 08:08

Good morning girls 😊
The sun is out making everything so much better doesn’t it! 💕

I got my peak yesterday and today is the same!

BD last night 3/4day gap this cycle not over trying this cycle, probably BD-ing tonight too though 😂

Which tests are you using? I bought the clear blue ones and I used it for the first time today. It comes up as a smiley face on your surge day. But it’s interesting seeing your results. X

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SCK2024 · 11/04/2025 08:08

Good morning girls 😊
The sun is out making everything so much better doesn’t it! 💕

I got my peak yesterday and today is the same!

BD last night 3/4day gap this cycle not over trying this cycle, probably BD-ing tonight too though 😂

35yrs + and trying ✨🫶🏼
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PalmTreeAngel · 10/04/2025 17:51

SCK2024 · 10/04/2025 09:44

OH other half
DH darling husband
DS darling son
DD darling daughter
HPT home pregnancy teat
OPK ovulation tests
BD baby dance (hanky panky)
F2F face to face
MC miscarriage
AF period
DPO days past ovulation

Here are some 🙂

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Thank you!
baby dance makes me laugh ahaha x

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SCK2024 · 10/04/2025 09:44

PalmTreeAngel · 09/04/2025 17:26

I’m ovulation testing from Friday! It’ll be the 10th day of my cycle. Wish me luck guys!

p.s. I’ve no idea what the abbreviations mean on this chat! Xx

OH other half
DH darling husband
DS darling son
DD darling daughter
HPT home pregnancy teat
OPK ovulation tests
BD baby dance (hanky panky)
F2F face to face
MC miscarriage
AF period
DPO days past ovulation

Here are some 🙂

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SophieP89 · 09/04/2025 20:48

curliegirlie · 09/04/2025 12:09

Good luck and so sorry for your loss. I just finished my first post-MC cycle which was 29 days, so it's not guaranteed to be weird (at least not length-wise). It just feels devastating doesn't it?

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Thank you, it really is the most heartbreaking time, so sorry for your loss and wishing you lots of luck in your journey too.
Hoping my cycles don't mess about and I'm not waiting too long for them to get back to normal.

PalmTreeAngel · 09/04/2025 17:26

I’m ovulation testing from Friday! It’ll be the 10th day of my cycle. Wish me luck guys!

p.s. I’ve no idea what the abbreviations mean on this chat! Xx

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SCK2024 · 09/04/2025 15:51

When will you start testing? Or are you holding out? 😁🫶🏼

telephone consultation with fertility Dr went okay, only a short one.
I have a f2f appt 5th June earlier they could get me in 🙃 to check my tubes and my OH sperm sample results will be then too.

It was just a background chat really.

We haven’t BD the last 3 days which is not like us at all but we have been exhausted with work! Hopefully tonight we will.
my Peak I assume will either be later today or tomorrow as it’s starting to get darker now, so not long behind you 🤭

🫶🏼✨ xx

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curliegirlie · 09/04/2025 12:17

Eskimofo · 08/04/2025 21:29

@curliegirlie I’m so sorry to hear about your losses, I really hope you have a successful pregnancy soon.

Thank you so much for the information, that’s really helpful. I know 5 cycles isn’t long so I need to tell myself that more often but I’m sure many people here will understand that it feels much longer when you’re trying for very much wanted baby. Hopefully the tests won’t flag anything up to be concerned about and my body is just waiting for the right time.

I do remember in the dim and distant past that the 5 month mark when TTC DD1 was when I first started to get frustrated with the whole thing, so I do get it. But I just wanted to reassure you that that's a completely standard length of time to be trying for, even for couples with no issues at all. I think the only reason they say you can start investigations at the 6 month mark when over 35 is that because you're probably going to be less fertile than someone younger, it's less time 'wasted' if something is found to be wrong.

curliegirlie · 09/04/2025 12:09

SophieP89 · 08/04/2025 22:49

Hi, thought I would join this thread, I'm 36, have a 6 (nearly 7) year old daughter and TTC baby number 2.
I sadly went through a mmc on 20th March at 8 weeks and we are back to tracking my cycle as it hopefully returns to normal soon x

Good luck and so sorry for your loss. I just finished my first post-MC cycle which was 29 days, so it's not guaranteed to be weird (at least not length-wise). It just feels devastating doesn't it?

BabyBorn · 09/04/2025 08:55

@SCK2024No I’m not actually! I ovulated on Friday! Not Wednesday 😂😂 No wonder it felt like it had gone quickly! Ha ha so 5DPO 😆 xx

BabyBorn · 09/04/2025 08:52

Hey @SCK2024 good thanks love. How are things with you? I’m around 7 DPO today! It’s gone so quickly! Been doing loads of take my mind off things! You are a little after me aren’t you? Have you had your peak? Xx

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SCK2024 · 09/04/2025 08:30

@BabyBorn Hows it going?!!! ✨✨✨🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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SophieP89 · 08/04/2025 22:49

Hi, thought I would join this thread, I'm 36, have a 6 (nearly 7) year old daughter and TTC baby number 2.
I sadly went through a mmc on 20th March at 8 weeks and we are back to tracking my cycle as it hopefully returns to normal soon x

Eskimofo · 08/04/2025 21:29

@curliegirlie I’m so sorry to hear about your losses, I really hope you have a successful pregnancy soon.

Thank you so much for the information, that’s really helpful. I know 5 cycles isn’t long so I need to tell myself that more often but I’m sure many people here will understand that it feels much longer when you’re trying for very much wanted baby. Hopefully the tests won’t flag anything up to be concerned about and my body is just waiting for the right time.

Mismatc · 08/04/2025 16:04

I’m finally having an LH peak after a very long wait 🤞🤞🤞🤞. My bigger baby is 14 months and I still don’t really have my cycles back properly so I’m thrilled. I hope I have a chance now ☺️

curliegirlie · 08/04/2025 15:37

I wouldn't call 5 cycles indicative of problems - that's well within the norm.

The first steps are usually Day 4 (tests for various things, including thyroid function) and Day 21 (progesterone level) blood tests, semen analysis for your partner. Then transvaginal scan. Then, once we had the actual fertility appt, the consultant referred me for a hycosy and DH for a scan. However, I fell pregnant within a few weeks before we had a chance to go to those referrals!

I was TTC for 16 months (10 cycles - including one loopy 146 day one when I had thyroid issues) with DD1, 12 standard cycles with DD2 (with one CP 8 months in), I had a surprise pregnancy and early MC in March 22, 40ish cycles trying (with a CP in November 23), and finally got my BFP again last month, but sadly miscarried 3 years to the day of the previous one. My first post MC AF arrived a couple of days ago after a very confusing month when OPK weren't playing ball. I just have everything crossed that my luck will change and I get more long standing positive news in the next few months 🤞🤞🤞

Eskimofo · 08/04/2025 13:40

Hi everyone! I’m 37 and we’re trying for our second. 5 cycles in and no successful pregnancy, had a chemical pregnancy in December ☹️ I had a c section with my daughter who’d nearly 11 months old so I’m a bit worried we’re having problems because of that. I was pregnant on the second cycle for my daughter!

Can I ask what happens at the first GP appointment to discuss fertility? I’ve got a telephone appointment on the 17th and not sure what to expect. Will I be referred for a scan to make sure nothings wrong after the section like adhesions?

BabyBorn · 08/04/2025 12:05

Aaawwwww that’s fantastic news @FenellaFurchesterCongratulations and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy! 🥰 xx