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September TTC thread ๐Ÿ’›

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Marvelftw · 29/08/2025 20:00

Hi everyone, setting up a new months thread for those of us who already know weโ€™re out for August. Iโ€™m going on to cycle 3. Hope this can continue to be a place where we can chat and support one another.

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bluepears96 · 14/09/2025 20:00

LaurLou22 · 14/09/2025 19:19

10DPO and Iโ€™m fairly sure Iโ€™m out. My mind is telling me there is a line on the wondfo but realistically itโ€™s either not there or is an evap. :(

I see a very faint line on the last easy@home?

I am also 10DPO today and itโ€™s completely negative. I feel like Iโ€™m out.

how many days do people keep testing for?

LaurLou22 · 14/09/2025 19:19

10DPO and Iโ€™m fairly sure Iโ€™m out. My mind is telling me there is a line on the wondfo but realistically itโ€™s either not there or is an evap. :(

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AMBM6040 · 14/09/2025 15:34

@MarvelftwThank you, your right it is just nice knowing that something is happening in the background, I should be ovulating in the next day or 2 so going to hope that this is my month, itโ€™s really great seeing people announce their bfpโ€™s it gives you that hope it can happen, my partner has done fertility treatment with a previous partner but itโ€™s all new to me, keeping my fingers crossed for everyone this month for many more positive tests ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป

LilacBow45 · 14/09/2025 15:02

Hi all, been off the threads a few weeks to stop obsessing over TTc. Currently abroad and around 11dpo. Do I have line eyes? Should it be darker?

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Marvelftw · 14/09/2025 09:28

@CrazyKJ Good luck to you! Iโ€™m feeling fairly hopeful this cycle as well but then I usually do each month so Iโ€™m taking that either way a pinch of salt ๐Ÿ˜‚ The one time I really didnโ€™t care and didn't think it was going to happen was the month I fell pregnant so I donโ€™t know what to think!

@AMBM6040 Good luck, my partner and I started the process at a fertility clinic this month too. The doctors donโ€™t seem to be that worried but it definitely made me feel better to know that stuff is happening in the background.

@Iris2024 Iโ€™m really sorry. Reading your loss last month was so sad to see. Be kind and take it easy

@StayingHopefulx Sorry to hear youโ€™re out and good luck for the next cycle. How long have you been trying?

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StayingHopefulx · 13/09/2025 23:45

@CityKity I donโ€™t think so unfortunately I always get this spotting before my period, although it is usually a day or two before not a week! But my periods never really regulated after my first baby so abit of a guessing game. I do use ovulation tests to check for that tho otherwise I wouldnโ€™t have a clue anymore

CityKity · 13/09/2025 22:01

@Mash0917 super interesting that you got headaches too! Our timing was off this month, so I really think Iโ€™m just mega overthinking, but had period like back cramps today which is not normal for me this early in my cycle.

@Iris2024 so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you can be kind to yourself, I donโ€™t think Iโ€™d be in the baby making mood either the next cycle along, so itโ€™s amazing youโ€™ve given it a chance evening if the timing wasnโ€™t perfect.

@StayingHopefulx I never got implantation bleeding with my first, but could your bleeding be that? Iโ€™ve had friends whoโ€™ve spotted through the first trimester so you really never know ๐Ÿคž

StayingHopefulx · 13/09/2025 21:43

And a massive congratulations to everyone whoโ€™s gotten their BFPs!! So excited for you all! And hoping the rest of us waiting wonโ€™t be waiting too much longer ๐Ÿ˜Š

StayingHopefulx · 13/09/2025 21:41

Looks like Iโ€™m out for this month again! Was going to test when I got home from hols as I have had that to distract me, but started spotting yesterday (9dpo) and had some bloody discharge today, itโ€™s a week early which is doubly annoying as Iโ€™m on hols and not pregnant. Keeping fingers crossed for next month!!

StayingHopefulx · 13/09/2025 21:39

@Kerrylf congratulations!! ๐Ÿฅณ

Iris2024 · 13/09/2025 16:04

Iโ€™m sorry @PBandJellySandwich its horrible. I got my BFP two weeks ago and I was pregnant with positive tests for just over a week and then I bled. Was horrific.

Iโ€™ve not been in the mood this month after the chemical and we missed peak I think yesterday as my test was dark yesterday morning and itโ€™s now lighter again but we was at my sisters overnight and I couldnโ€™t test or DTD. We DTD Wednesday night and again today. I donโ€™t have much hope anyway the first ovulation after miscarriage.

Hope everybody is okay โค๏ธ

AMBM6040 · 13/09/2025 14:06

Congratulations to everyone already getting their bfpโ€™s in September ๐ŸŽ‰Iโ€™m on cd8 and believe I am ovulating early each month as my cycles have changed from 28 days to 26 so Iโ€™m using this window to try every other day, I have just received my first appointment at the fertility clinic for the end of October but really hope we donโ€™t need to go to it and get lucky in the next 2 cycles ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป

Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 13:14

CityKity · 13/09/2025 13:01

Huge Congrats @Mash0917 thatโ€™s amazing news, and gives me hope as another one whoโ€™s been sick this cycle.

Currently 8dpo and due AF in 5/6days so trying to hold out until a late period to test as this month is so unlikely.
Iโ€™ve had some cramping and headaches which are not usual for me - but Iโ€™m pretty sure Iโ€™m just being hyper aware of my body in a way that Iโ€™m not normally.
Good luck to everyone testing this weekend ๐Ÿคž

I had nonstop headache since 9dpo. Extremely exhausted, and been having whackiest dreams for 4 nights. I've dreamed I'm pregnant the night before I.got the bfp. And I woke up TWICE last night because my pillow smells weird! I swear it never smelled anything but good before.
I think I was so sick with the flu because the body was trying to keep the immunity down for the implantation. Hope something great comes for you! โค๏ธโค๏ธ

CityKity · 13/09/2025 13:01

Huge Congrats @Mash0917 thatโ€™s amazing news, and gives me hope as another one whoโ€™s been sick this cycle.

Currently 8dpo and due AF in 5/6days so trying to hold out until a late period to test as this month is so unlikely.
Iโ€™ve had some cramping and headaches which are not usual for me - but Iโ€™m pretty sure Iโ€™m just being hyper aware of my body in a way that Iโ€™m not normally.
Good luck to everyone testing this weekend ๐Ÿคž

Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 12:50

blackberryhill · 13/09/2025 08:10

Sorry to double post, but if it's any reassurance I've just looked back and these were my FRERs with my son - my 13DPO test looks the same/lighter than yours and all was well.

Oh that does make me feel at ease! Thank you so much for sharing!โค๏ธโค๏ธ

CrazyKJ · 13/09/2025 11:19

Morning ๐Ÿ˜Š
Lovely to see a few positives popping up this month already, fingers crossed for sticky little eggs ๐Ÿคž
Sorry your test has gone negative @PBandJellySandwich, even if you know itโ€™s unlikely itโ€™s still gutting, Hugs.

@Marvelftw Im also just into the tww at 2dpo, feeling hopeful at the minute but what will be will be X

Marvelftw · 13/09/2025 10:44

Congrats @Kerrylf ! Saw your post in the 35+ chat as well

@PBandJellySandwich Sorry to hear about your suspected chemical PB. Mentally youโ€™re sounding very positive about it though which is good.

Iโ€™m about to enter my TWW and am trying to think of ways to not let it consume me this time. Maybe just not thinking about chances and looking ahead to the next cycle in case it does come? ๐Ÿ˜…

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blackberryhill · 13/09/2025 08:10

Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 08:03

Thanks! โค๏ธ I did. I also had the bloods done this morning. I'm just worried if this should be darker on 13 dpo. Hope it'll be a sticky bean.

Sorry to double post, but if it's any reassurance I've just looked back and these were my FRERs with my son - my 13DPO test looks the same/lighter than yours and all was well.

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Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 08:09

PBandJellySandwich · 13/09/2025 07:15

I got a very faint positive on a FRER this morning, but as soon as I took the test I started bleeding so I think it's a chemical and I'm out this month. By 12dpo with DD1 I had a pretty clear line on these tests. I'm disappointed, but wasn't expecting anything this month as I ovulated just after a week after the surgery. If I had conceived I'd probably be worrying that it was too soon. Good luck to everyone else testing ๐Ÿ˜Š

I'm sorry @PBandJellySandwich. Even if you know this is not a good month, it always feels like a blow when af shows her facr. :-( At least once it's out of the way, you can start the next cycle properly. Lots of hugs. โค๏ธ

@blackberryhill Yes my gp is great. I glad she gave me the tests. I'm kinda driving myself crazy with the "are the tests getting darker" game!
I don't know how you're going to stop yourself from testing! You are syrong!! It is SO hard to be a good girl and not touch the test strips though. ๐Ÿคฃ

blackberryhill · 13/09/2025 08:03

So sorry to hear that @PBandJellySandwich - even if you weren't expecting something it's still an emotional rollercoaster to see a positive but then start bleeding. Take care of yourself โค๏ธ

@Mash0917 your GP sounds amazing! Glad they're happy to do betas for you to hopefully provide you with some reassurance that things are looking good.

I feel like I'm going to be testing all of my resolve over the next few days to avoid testing again ๐Ÿ˜… just keep trying to remind myself that there's no point doing so because if it's positive I won't trust that it isn't residual trigger.

Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 08:03

Iris2024 · 13/09/2025 07:33

Congratulations @Mash0917 and @Kerrylf lovely news โค๏ธ let us know if you test again this morning.

Thanks! โค๏ธ I did. I also had the bloods done this morning. I'm just worried if this should be darker on 13 dpo. Hope it'll be a sticky bean.

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Iris2024 · 13/09/2025 07:33

Congratulations @Mash0917 and @Kerrylf lovely news โค๏ธ let us know if you test again this morning.

PBandJellySandwich · 13/09/2025 07:15

Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 01:32

I can definitely see something. Did you do another test?

I got a very faint positive on a FRER this morning, but as soon as I took the test I started bleeding so I think it's a chemical and I'm out this month. By 12dpo with DD1 I had a pretty clear line on these tests. I'm disappointed, but wasn't expecting anything this month as I ovulated just after a week after the surgery. If I had conceived I'd probably be worrying that it was too soon. Good luck to everyone else testing ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 01:32

PBandJellySandwich · 12/09/2025 09:26

Finally worked out how to add a photo! Can anyone else see a vvvfl, or am I imagining it?

I can definitely see something. Did you do another test?

Mash0917 · 13/09/2025 01:28

blackberryhill · 12/09/2025 08:59

Congratulations @Mash0917! I can't remember if this is your first or not, but if so just to set expectations my GP had zero interest in seeing me when I found out I was pregnant ๐Ÿ˜‚I rang them very excited and they were just like ??? Why are you telling us, you can just self-refer to the midwife online. It was very underwhelming!

Welcome @Wifeymatters, hope you have a quick and easy journey!

Thanks everyone!! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ I'm still a bit scared to be ecstatic!

@blackberryhill this is my 2nd. I had a phone chat with my gp yesterday and she gave me beta hcg quantitative tests- to be done 48 hours apart. This is because I've had a chemical before this. I'm doing one today and another on Monday morning. Fingers crossed. That sounds so frustrating though, your gp being so careless! :-(

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