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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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August TTC thread ❤️

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SureLook · 07/08/2025 19:45

Hi all.

Just setting up a new group to continue the chats and support.

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PeonyPatch · 22/08/2025 13:32

AF came 💔

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SureLook · 22/08/2025 13:16

@Notsure31 I can't believe they refused to check you. That's disgraceful!

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Notsure31 · 22/08/2025 11:42

@SureLook there’s not a lot of research on it but it’s something Tommys are looking into I think.
I’m more anxious about not conceiving this time because I had a a lot of complications with retained tissue and infections after my recent loss so I’m worried it’s caused some damage and the nhs have refused to check me properly afterwards, but I did have a private fertility scan which showed everything looked fine which is reassuring.

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SureLook · 22/08/2025 10:48

@Notsure31 that's very interesting. I'm similar. I've no issues conceiving but I've had two losses. Very interesting theory!

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Notsure31 · 22/08/2025 10:39

@SureLook theres a theory that people who conceive easily but miscarry regularly have wombs which don’t properly reject abnormal embryos before they implant so people conceive very quick but miscarry most of the time.

2 out of my 4 losses were tested and both of them had different chromosome issues. Dr Quenby at Tommys told me there’s some evidence taking progesterone at 7 dpo rather than positive test can help make the womb more selective for people like me. I’m a bit skeptical because I think I implant on the earlier side around 6 dpo but I thought it’s worth a shot. I’m not having as much twinging feelings today.

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SureLook · 22/08/2025 10:28

@Notsure31 what's an unfussy womb?

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Notsure31 · 22/08/2025 07:44

@Taysonic @SureLook thank you for this, I’m trying to keep myself busy.

i had twinges in my right side which I know is the side I ovulated from yesterday and also started to get sensitive nipples, I’m hoping this might be it but trying not to get hopes up too much.
I’m under instruction to start progesterone suppositories today at day 21 as advised by Tommys because I have an “unfussy” womb, luckily I have loads left from my previous pregnancy. But there’s part of my brain going “this is pointless if I’m not pregnant” 😂

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SureLook · 22/08/2025 07:11

@amey44 @Muddysocks1 thank you both ❤️

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Muddysocks1 · 22/08/2025 07:00

SureLook · 21/08/2025 09:33

@Taysonic I'm a little bit more hopeful this morning 🤞🏻I think I'll stop with the ovulation tests now 😂

🥳🥳🥳🥳

amey44 · 21/08/2025 18:52

SureLook · 21/08/2025 09:33

@Taysonic I'm a little bit more hopeful this morning 🤞🏻I think I'll stop with the ovulation tests now 😂

@SureLookHow exciting congratulations 💕

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SureLook · 21/08/2025 18:11

@EmPeEf @PeonyPatch thanks so much ❤️

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PeonyPatch · 21/08/2025 17:44

Congrats @SureLook xx

EmPeEf · 21/08/2025 15:16

SureLook · 21/08/2025 09:33

@Taysonic I'm a little bit more hopeful this morning 🤞🏻I think I'll stop with the ovulation tests now 😂

Amazing 😊 such a strong FR x

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SureLook · 21/08/2025 14:25

@givingitanothergo @ttcnumerodos thanks ladies!

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ttcnumerodos · 21/08/2025 14:13

Congratulations @SureLook, wishing you all the best ✨

givingitanothergo · 21/08/2025 13:52

Congrats @SureLook !

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SureLook · 21/08/2025 12:36

@overwork @Taysonic @MyPeppyLimeBear thank you all ❤️

@LaurLou22 most things I've read have said every second day, too. It gives the sperm the chance to regenerate apparently!

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LaurLou22 · 21/08/2025 12:33

Started ovulation testing again today! Seemed like I caught my peak last month but I’m wondering if we tried a bit too hard and did it every day in the fertile window? 🤣 I’ve read since that you should try every other day!
levels are at 0.55 today so let’s hope to see a good rise this week!

MyPeppyLimeBear · 21/08/2025 11:27

SureLook · 21/08/2025 09:33

@Taysonic I'm a little bit more hopeful this morning 🤞🏻I think I'll stop with the ovulation tests now 😂

Thrilled for you, congrats lovely this is you! Xx

Taysonic · 21/08/2025 10:49

Massive congratulations @SureLook! Definitely reassuring to see that darker line and I hope it just continues to go from strength to strength. Here's to a sticky strong bean!

overwork · 21/08/2025 10:27

Brilliant news! Congratulations!

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SureLook · 21/08/2025 09:51

@ForGiddyDreamer thank you! I'm still very cautious but a bit more hopeful.

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ForGiddyDreamer · 21/08/2025 09:43

Congratulations @SureLook 🥰 those are stronger lines. So pleased for you xx

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SureLook · 21/08/2025 09:33

@Taysonic I'm a little bit more hopeful this morning 🤞🏻I think I'll stop with the ovulation tests now 😂

August TTC thread ❤️
August TTC thread ❤️
August TTC thread ❤️
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Taysonic · 21/08/2025 09:29

@SureLook Keeping all my fingers crossed for you - difficult to tread the line between hopeful optimism and self-protection isn't it? Really hoping this is it!

Sorry @Notsure31 - it is so hard isn't it to keep your spirits up. Like Surelook said, there is still time. Try and distract yourself as much as you can. The waiting window is a horrible time!

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