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TTC - First Cycle

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MissBxx · 21/10/2025 09:46

Hi,

I'm not sure if I can even class this as a cycle but I'm either hoping for a period or a positive test. I've been on the combined pill for 7 years and stopped taking it on 25th September I had a withdrawal bleed from 30th-4th Oct. I'm unsure if I'd even be able to ovulate so soon? I logged it on flo as a period so I had something to base it off and it's suggesting to take a test on 29th Oct.

I have also had 2 surprise pregnancies whilst on the pill which did end in losses.

I don't really know what I'm asking I guess more so just wondering how soon others managed to get pregnant after coming off the pill. Also, how did people feel at different stages of ovulation like flo is telling me if it was a period cycle I'd be 6DPO so typically how should/would that feel?

I know everybody is different it's just a confusing time for me as I don't know what to expect xx

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MissBxx · 11/12/2025 10:55

Hey, just wondering if anyone else is in the TWW? I'm 3dpo according to my premom, I failed massively at using ovulation test strips and only managed to get 2 recordings but think it was too late and missed my peak (faint lines and low readings)! xx

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MissBxx · 17/11/2025 08:28

Betty208 · 15/11/2025 20:12

I got my BFP last Friday ❤️
this is my first cycle since my early loss back in late sept/early Oct so thinking I’m around 4/5 weeks on that basis with ovulating around 22nd October.
my fingers are tightly crossed for you ladies xx

Congratulations that's so lovely to hear!! xx

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cobalt123 · 15/11/2025 20:39

@Betty208congratulations! Super exciting for you!

Betty208 · 15/11/2025 20:12

I got my BFP last Friday ❤️
this is my first cycle since my early loss back in late sept/early Oct so thinking I’m around 4/5 weeks on that basis with ovulating around 22nd October.
my fingers are tightly crossed for you ladies xx

TTCNumber2in2025 · 15/11/2025 18:35

I’m hoping I’ll be in my TWW soon, but I honestly have no idea when I’ll ovulate after my chemical pregnancy last cycle… I’m currently on CD24 and there’s no sign of ovulation yet 🙄

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MissBxx · 11/11/2025 13:19

cobalt123 · 11/11/2025 12:45

Hey how’s everyone doing?

@MissBxxdo you think you managed to catch ovulation? Think mine will be coming up later this week. Feels a bit exciting to have the next opportunity coming up. Fingers crossed 🤞

Hey, I'm trying to not think too much into it this time round. I feel really excited but not letting myself get my hopes up at the same time. I'm hoping to avoid symptom spotting as that become such an obsession. Probably TMI but we both have high sex drives and usually dtd 1-2 times daily so I mean I'm guessing if I have successfully ovulated I defo would've caught it? I didn't buy any ovulation strips as I thought it'd be another obsession for me and I really wanted to be more relaxed about it all.

Fingers crossed for us all xx

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cobalt123 · 11/11/2025 12:45

Hey how’s everyone doing?

@MissBxxdo you think you managed to catch ovulation? Think mine will be coming up later this week. Feels a bit exciting to have the next opportunity coming up. Fingers crossed 🤞

cobalt123 · 07/11/2025 13:36

I’m going to be just less than a week behind you I think. I think I’m due to ovulate around 15th-16th. Also going to try and be more chill about it this time and not test unless my period doesn’t arrive. Famous last words!

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MissBxx · 07/11/2025 13:07

Just seeing if anyone else will be in the TWW around the same time as me, had my period from 28th-1st Nov and according to premom & flo I'd be ovulating from 6th-11th. I'm still trying to get my head round all of this as last month I had so many confusing symptoms. I'm going to try not obsess over it as much this time round and hopefully not test too early again. Doesn't help that I've got adhd & it's like this is my new hyper fixation.

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MissBxx · 03/11/2025 08:06

cobalt123 · 02/11/2025 09:39

Thats me out unfortunately 🙄

so sorry to hear this, thinking of you xx

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Betty208 · 02/11/2025 12:33

Sorry to hear that! Sending you lots of love x

cobalt123 · 02/11/2025 09:39

Thats me out unfortunately 🙄

cobalt123 · 01/11/2025 10:51

@Betty208yeh twice more. Third time this morning and there’s still something there but still extremely faint. My period was due yesterday. Pretty clueless at this point. Maybe a chemical? 😕

Betty208 · 01/11/2025 10:04

I do feel like there’s a little something but I’ve read blue lines are notorious for indents/evaps etc.
have you tested since? X

cobalt123 · 30/10/2025 20:59

Soooo I caved this evening as I was feeling so weird today at work. I think there might be something there. Quite hard to see

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Betty208 · 30/10/2025 16:54

Sorry to hear this cycle didn’t work for you, don’t let it knock you too much and try to enjoy the process!
I believe I should be due my AF next week/weekend but it’s my first cycle since the loss so am not going to get too exicted
if it doesn’t arrive on time haha! Sending lots of positivity everybody’s way x

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MissBxx · 29/10/2025 11:38

cobalt123 · 29/10/2025 10:13

@MissBxxyeh I totally understand that. It’s a bit overwhelming. I also find myself obsessively looking for stories from others to give me any clues on my own experience. I’ve got a bit more of a general achy feeling around my lower back today which feels more like af on the way to be honest, so starting to loose hope a little…

yeah, that's exactly how I feel I was 100% starting to obsess over other peoples stories trying to convince myself I'd got lucky as all my symptoms were lining up with theirs! It's so difficult to not overthink and become emotional especially when we want it so badly. Try not to lose hope just yet x

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cobalt123 · 29/10/2025 10:13

@MissBxxyeh I totally understand that. It’s a bit overwhelming. I also find myself obsessively looking for stories from others to give me any clues on my own experience. I’ve got a bit more of a general achy feeling around my lower back today which feels more like af on the way to be honest, so starting to loose hope a little…

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MissBxx · 29/10/2025 09:37

cobalt123 · 29/10/2025 09:24

@MissBxxah sorry to hear that. I know it would be so nice to be one of the people who get that miracle first cycle pregnancy. On to the next one still early days. I’ll definitely update you on Saturday. Feels like a month away currently

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Thank you, appreciate it. It's nice to hear from someone else tbh I find I get lost in a lot of other threads xx

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cobalt123 · 29/10/2025 09:24

@MissBxxah sorry to hear that. I know it would be so nice to be one of the people who get that miracle first cycle pregnancy. On to the next one still early days. I’ll definitely update you on Saturday. Feels like a month away currently

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MissBxx · 29/10/2025 09:16

cobalt123 · 29/10/2025 08:00

Hi @MissBxxhow are you getting on this morning? Still feeling like AF on the way?

im 12dpo but had a negative on 10dpo. Not tested since then. Not given up hope yet and hoping to wait till Saturday morning to test if af hasn’t arrived by then so at least it can be a definitive answer.

Hey, unfortunately AF came this morning trying to stay hopeful for November maybe. Fingers crossed for you! Would love an update from you if your comfortable on Saturday xx

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cobalt123 · 29/10/2025 08:00

Hi @MissBxxhow are you getting on this morning? Still feeling like AF on the way?

im 12dpo but had a negative on 10dpo. Not tested since then. Not given up hope yet and hoping to wait till Saturday morning to test if af hasn’t arrived by then so at least it can be a definitive answer.

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MissBxx · 28/10/2025 15:45

Just a little update, my boobs have been so sore and got much bigger in the last week however I tested negative on an ultra early clear blue Sunday (wasn't FMU) and then have had some spotting today when wiping so I'm guessing I'll be getting a period. Feeling quite emotional tbh as I'd had the typical sore boobs, headaches, fatigue, occasional cramp/twinge etc but obvs these are all cross over symptoms. 🙁
Anyone else got any updates? xx

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MissBxx · 23/10/2025 13:05

Betty208 · 23/10/2025 10:49

Hi lovely, exciting times ahead!
I came off the pill in august and could straight away so it’s possible. Unfortunately that pregnancy didn’t stick for me but shows it’s definitely possible to ovulate!
im now in technically cycle 2 of trying and believe I’ve ovulated this week so let’s see what the next few weeks bring us! X

Hiya, thank you so much for replying that's really comforting to hear. I'm so sorry it didn't work out well for you, thinking of you & fingers crossed for this cycle for you! xx

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Betty208 · 23/10/2025 10:49

Hi lovely, exciting times ahead!
I came off the pill in august and could straight away so it’s possible. Unfortunately that pregnancy didn’t stick for me but shows it’s definitely possible to ovulate!
im now in technically cycle 2 of trying and believe I’ve ovulated this week so let’s see what the next few weeks bring us! X