TTC Feb 2025

@LuckyDuck93 Well done for holding out! I do think the closer to leave it till you’re AF there’s no ‘is there/isn’t there’ a line. I would never normally test as early as I did but was just so threw off my by temp going up rather down! It’s really good your temp is still high! 🤞🏻 but I do understand it can drop the day before I’ve had that in the past.
I’ve got everything crossed for you! Keep us posted tomorrow.

@Mama09876 i actually didn’t cave, I’m quite proud 😂yes due Friday, I think that’s why it’s so hard not to test because I know I could so easily find out. Temp still high, usually drops 1-2 days before so I think tomorrow will show one way or another.
Although I’ve got pretty bad cramps tonight, trying not to think too much in to it!
Hope you’re feeling ok, I know what you mean about people being more open about miscarriages these days, which is great but also it’s always in the back of your mind!

@Taysonic fingers crossed you catch ovulation soon!

@LivingonaPrayerandGin Glad you had such a lovely time & getting away this weekend sounds lush as well! Challenging to dtd 😂 but I’m sure you’ll make it work!

@LuckyDuck93 to be honest I’d say mine looks no different apart from maybe the previous 3 days. The rest id say would be normal rhr. It’s actually nose dived and dropped massively since Saturday so hopefully that’s not a bad sign! Although did do another test today and still said pregnant 🤞🏻
Are you around 11/12 DPO? I think I remember you saying you’re due Friday. Have you caved and took a test?

@Taysonic i have to say I’m feeling a bit more anxious this time round, just because I know so many more people who are now speaking more openly around miscarriages that you realise how common it is and worrying but just trying to stay as positive as possible.
That’s completely right you’re just praying everything is ok and moving along as it should. I’m feeling all good at the moment no sickness, feel a little icky sometimes. I’m not sure if it’s cause with a toddler I don’t have to time to rest like I did pregnant with her 😂 the only thing I’d say is I am drained constantly. Wake up feeling tired and can easily go to bed by 8pm.
I’ve got everything crossed for you this month! Maybe just randomly BD’ing over the month might take some planning/stress away and hopefully catch ovulation! 🤞🏻

Sounds like a great time was had in Copenhagen @LivingonaPrayerandGin and I'm sure the campervan experience will be JUST as lovely in a different sort of way! Hopefully the weather stays bright and warm and you can spend as much time outside as possible.

How you doing @LuckyDuck93? Still managing to hold out on testing? Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

And how are you feeling @Mama09876?! Hopefully it's beginning to sink in and you're feeling okay. Always weird during these first few weeks isn't it? You're almost hoping for sickness and other symptoms to feel reassured that everything is going alright!

I'm just SO eager to know when I'm likely to ovulate... and in the meantime, I guess just enjoying a bit of BD'ing practice. It was my partner's birthday yesterday so we had a really lovely evening as a family. Fingers crossed his birthday wish comes true. 👶

@LivingonaPrayerandGin that sounds like a challenge 😅 glad you enjoyed your weekend away!
@Mama09876 that's interesting, i've been looking at mine but no difference really, feel like AF is on the way but who knows, did wake up at 3am debating just doing a test 😆

@Mama09876 amazing news!!! 👏 👏 how are you feeling?? Big congratulations, Christmas will have a whole new meaning 🥰

Copenhagen was lovely! Exactly what was needed, we ate loads drank a little and just chilled. Was in bed by 10pm the first night 😅 ready to start it all again 🤦‍♀️🤣 although we're camping with our toddler in our small canpervan this weekend so unsure how we'll manage that in such a confined space 🙈🙈

@LuckyDuck93 you know I wasn’t actually checking, I forgot all about it. But just had a look now and it has increased!

25th March would of been the date I ovulated then the 13 days after

@Mama09876 yes still temping, it's still up, but then quite often is until the day before AF.
I remember you mentioning HR before, did your HR go up again?

@Taysonic hope your cycle settles down soon, at least with BBT & OPK you should get home sort of idea!

I’m keeping everything crossed! I’ve been having on an off cramping since 8 DPO but I had the exact same with my first. You’re not out yet! Honestly we DTD on the Friday once this cycle then I got my peak LH on Sunday and ovulated on Tuesday (BBT confirmed) so you’re really not out yet!

Are you still temping? That’s the only thing that made me test! I was shocked at how much it spiked and thought shall I just test 🤭

@Taysonic thank you! I’m absolutely made up. Christmas is going to be even better this year.

I totally understand the early testing ladies! I tested in the day my period was late with my first so I do get it and I’m shocked myself with the lines I got at 11DPO I know it’s not the case for some and some only show once the period is missed.

still got everything crossed! 🤞🏻

That doesn't rule you out yet - there's still time. Not everyone gets an early line.

I'm a bit in limbo land at the moment. I had a miscarriage end of March so not really sure when my cycle will go back to normal. I'm OPKing and BBTing so whilst it's difficult to predict when ovulation will happen this month, I should hopefully get a bit of an idea through the opks. Don't expect to get pregnant again so quickly but I'll damn sure give it a go!

I definitely will be a late tester in the future for sure, @LuckyDuck93. My partner and I even discussed not testing unless I'm like three weeks late. I don't really know if I can hold out that long but guess we just don't really want to get our hopes up again if little bean doesn't stick around.

I'm 10/11DPO today (I think 10, app says 11)
I avoid testing unless AF is late as I cant stand the disappointment! Think AF is due Thursday/Friday so will really try and wait until then, no symptoms at all apart from a bit of cramping today but very mild!

10dpo bfn for me.., where abouts are you in your cycle xx

OH MY GOD @Mama09876!!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! I am so so thrilled and excited for you. Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for a smooth sailing pregnancy, and wow, what a Christmas it will be!

Keeping everything crossed for @LucyLou0527 and @LuckyDuck93 too... At this rate, I'll need to join a new thread! 😂

@Mama09876 you've given me a glimmer of hope this month, we only managed 4 days before & day of ovulation, so maybe i'm not out just yet!

@LuckyDuck93 @lynzmb thank you so much! Still can’t believe it! Just because I really did think I’d missed out this month.

@LucyLou0527 i hope you get that positive over the next few days!

Keep the group posted on when you test! I have everything crossed for you ladies 🤍

OMG @Mama09876 logged in because I remembered you were testing today. CONGRATULATIONS! A Christmas baby!
So pleased for you x

Congratulations @Mama09876, lovely news 🥰

Awww I’m honestly so happy for you!! I’ve been testing since 7dpo and I’m 9dpo today, all BFNs so far, hopefully I can get a faint line tomorrow🥲xx

Thanks you 🤍🤍

honestly in disbelief cause I really did think I would be out. Took 4 tests cause I just can’t believe it. Had next to none symptoms apart from tiredness at night but I get that with a toddler 😂😂 and increased temps,
and literally did it once 4 days before ovulation! I just thought we’d of missed it.
this is the first month there has been no stress with work etc we both 100% put it down to this!

I’m really hoping this is the month for us all 🤍✨ can’t wait to see some more positive tests over the next week!

Massive congratulations, this is amazing news💗

OMG LADIES!! I’m pregnant!! 🤯

My temp shot up this morning, I took it twice cause I thought that’s strange I was expecting a dip.
Had some tests arrive was going to wait for tomorrow morning but thought I’ll take one now. I’d just been the loo so both tests my pee would have been so diluted! And take at 5pm! I’m 11DPO. I can’t believe it’s shown this early. I’m going to get a clear blue digital for the morning cause I just can’t believe it.

Tell me I’m right. I’m not seeing things 😳😭

@LuckyDuck93 im hoping the weekend and lots of plans with family will take my mind of the TWW 😂 im in that stage of 10 DPO where im looking for ‘signs’

It’s good your temp is still high! Mines the same hasn’t dropped below baseline yet but I feel so crappy today (tired, headache, hungry) I’ve got a feeling I’ll get my dip in temp tomorrow! And she’ll arrive over the weekend. I feel like my body is gearing up for af to arrive. But! She’s not here yet so there’s still a chance I suppose 🤞🏻

hope everyone enjoys the lovely weather 🤍

@LivingonaPrayerandGin enjoy your weekend away & a lovely mental break from ttc!
@Taysonic @Mama09876 that's so true, i'm forever telling myself to get a grip and get on with it, sometimes you've just got to accept that feeling sad for a little while is ok!
Hope you ladies are ok & ready to enjoy a nice sunny weekend! Temp has risen again today for me, but i've looked back and it turns out thats what it does most months, so definitely not thinking too much into that one x

@Luckypinkduck i haven’t got experience with Hertility but i have taken one of the home tests to check the AHM for my eggs and my plans was if it wasn’t worked this month (month 6) I was going to order a sperm analysis test, I’m not sure which one as I’ve not looked in to it.
the test was pretty easy to do and got results quickly. Randox health was the company I used

Has anyone had any experience with hertility at home tests? I have been trying for 8m for my second child and feel like I want to check things are ok. I presume the NHS won't do any tests for quite awhile (if at all?).