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TTC 2026!

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EmCha · 27/12/2025 10:58

Hi everyone, I created the TTC 2025 thread but as we are heading into a new year, it only seems right to start a new thread. Anyone here going to be TTC in 2026? I started my journey earlier this year and after 9 months/cycles trying, I’m yet to see a positive test. Finding it difficult not to lose hope but hopefully 2026 will be our year. Would love to connect with others who are trying to conceive. It’s a tough journey but it helps to have a supportive group of women to chat to! ❤️ Good luck everyone, baby dust for 2026!

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BeBusyReader · 22/02/2026 19:25

Hi guys :) I’m currently 10dpo - 2nd month of trying although last month as my first without copper coil so had a strange cycle. I have ovulation tested this month so feeling more confident that I have actually ovulated as normal. Scared and nervous to test..??? Some small symptoms earlier in the week (vivid dreams every night for a week, cramps, nauseous and tired)

Myrosetintedstory · 22/02/2026 18:45

@hopeful4us that's amazing, congratulations!

hopeful4us · 22/02/2026 06:04

We've been away for the week and I was fretting so much about no sign of AF/worried I wasn't ovulating. Took a test this morning and BFP (2-3 weeks)! ✨

hopeful4us · 16/02/2026 18:50

hopeandrainbow26 · 16/02/2026 10:49

Hi everyone - I am TTC baby no 1. I had a TFMR at 19 weeks in October 2025. It was absolutely heartbreaking and devastating. I now just had a Chemical Pregnancy. I feel like i’ve got bad luck and everything is absolutely crappy.

Please may I ask what vitamins/supplements and naturally things you have done to concieve?

xxx

I'm sorry to hear about your experience and how you're feeling about the whole TTC process - I hope you find these forums a place to express all those emotions and get some good advice!

There are so many different anecdotes for what helped people conceive but it's hard to know what impact things actually have. I stopped drinking alcohol, massively reduced my caffeine and ate more healthy fats/protein. I'm also taking a range of supplements (choline, Coq10, iron, vit D, omega 3) alongside my prenatal but suggest you do your own research and/or have bloods done to see what might help you.

Are you tracking (bbt/OPKs)? It's super cliche but the month we were successful last time was the month I lost track of everything and went with the flow (we had just gotten engaged).

hopeandrainbow26 · 16/02/2026 10:49

Hi everyone - I am TTC baby no 1. I had a TFMR at 19 weeks in October 2025. It was absolutely heartbreaking and devastating. I now just had a Chemical Pregnancy. I feel like i’ve got bad luck and everything is absolutely crappy.

Please may I ask what vitamins/supplements and naturally things you have done to concieve?

xxx

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EmCha · 16/02/2026 07:58

Well my period of course has arrived. I should’ve known I wouldn’t be lucky to have finally had my chance!! Only two months away from the ‘struggling with infertility’ label now. 😔

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EmCha · 16/02/2026 03:37

hopeandrainbow26 · 16/02/2026 00:58

Hello - where did you get this checked? Was it through GP? Xx

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Yes through my GP. x

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hopeandrainbow26 · 16/02/2026 00:58

EmCha · 15/01/2026 13:20

Just got my progesterone results. Anything over 4 confirms ovulation but ideally it needs to be over 30 to sustain a pregnancy. I was hoping for anything over 30 and I’m thrilled that my result was 43! Explains my really sore boobs 🤣 So now I just have to hope and pray that I did conceive and the little one will implant 🤞🏼

Hello - where did you get this checked? Was it through GP? Xx

Babyno21990 · 13/02/2026 23:27

@ewelb aw I am so so sorry 😢 just look after yourself and take all the time you need 💞

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EmCha · 13/02/2026 18:40

ewelb · 13/02/2026 16:39

Hi everyone, I don't have good news I had missed miscarriage last week. Will have a break this cycle and retry ttc next cycle😢I'm having a hard time

I’m so sorry 😔 Sending lots of love ❤️

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hopeful4us · 13/02/2026 16:52

@ewelb I'm so sorry to hear this, will be thinking of you. Sounds like a good idea to take a little break this cycle, wishing you peace x

ewelb · 13/02/2026 16:39

Hi everyone, I don't have good news I had missed miscarriage last week. Will have a break this cycle and retry ttc next cycle😢I'm having a hard time

Anya23 · 11/02/2026 21:38

@EmChaFingers crossed it is! I had that sharp pain twice in this cycle (never before, just when I started spotting with my MMC), although at two different points, so for me it was not it unfortunately. Had it right after AF ended, and once around 5 dpo.

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EmCha · 11/02/2026 21:33

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing okay. I’ve not been tracking this cycle but going off my CM I think I will have ovulated last week. I took one reading of my BBT a few days ago and it was 36.50 which is a normal temp for me after ovulation so I’m pretty sure I have, just don’t know exactly when. It’s definitely making the luteal phase easier not knowing what DPO I am.

Anyway tonight I’ve had really intense stabbing pain right in the middle of my uterus. I’ve had random twinges in the past which I always hoped was implantation and never was but to be honest I’ve always been hyper focused waiting for potential symptoms. Today’s pain however was different. Lasted about a minute and it was really deep and intense, took me by surprise as I was mid conversation with my friends. I really hope this could be it. 🤞🏼

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Memewa2 · 09/02/2026 19:39

Hi everyone, app says IL be one dpo tomorrow, had allot of false positive last month, I hope IL be lucky this month🤞

RoomToDream · 06/02/2026 12:38

@Babyno21990 GP is best bet if it continues but I wonder if it's round ligament pain? I know this is meant to be a second trimester thing but I remember lots of twinges in the first trimester when the womb firsts starts to expand

Myrosetintedstory · 05/02/2026 20:08

@babyno21990 I haven't got any experience to add but I have read about 'lightning crotch' which sounds similar? I'm sure it's nothing to worry about but perhaps reach out to your GP if it continues?

Babyno21990 · 05/02/2026 17:07

Has anyone ever had bad left ovary pain shooting into their leg at this stage of pregnancy? I know it’s not an ectopic as everything was in the right place but worried about what this pain might be.

LeafCorner · 05/02/2026 17:02

So pleased to hear @Babyno21990. Keep resting and hopefully you’ll be able to see baby’s heartbeat for extra reassurance next week.

Anya23 · 04/02/2026 21:39

Babyno21990 · 04/02/2026 21:38

@Anya23 yes the bleeding has completely stopped so I’m guessing just a vessel but nothing serious. Told me to have a good rest as because of the bleeding it is a threatened miscarriage but praying that it continues.

I hope it won't return 🙏and everything will be alright on the next scan!

Babyno21990 · 04/02/2026 21:38

@Anya23 yes the bleeding has completely stopped so I’m guessing just a vessel but nothing serious. Told me to have a good rest as because of the bleeding it is a threatened miscarriage but praying that it continues.

Anya23 · 04/02/2026 21:36

Babyno21990 · 04/02/2026 21:32

hi all, just an update. Wee baba is in the sac 🫶 couldn’t detect a heart beat just yet but I am 5 weeks and 5 days so everything is right where it should be. Back in next Friday for a scan to check for heart beat. Anyone else have any scans etc?

Great news! Did the blooding stop? Did they prescribe you anything?

Babyno21990 · 04/02/2026 21:32

hi all, just an update. Wee baba is in the sac 🫶 couldn’t detect a heart beat just yet but I am 5 weeks and 5 days so everything is right where it should be. Back in next Friday for a scan to check for heart beat. Anyone else have any scans etc?

Babyno21990 · 03/02/2026 17:38

So I went to the hospital and they weren’t able to scan me today, I’m in for a scan tomorrow at 3pm. The bleeding has definitely lightened but these cramps are bad!! I’m hoping it’s nothing!! Thanks so much everyone and I’ll keep you all posted xx

LeafCorner · 03/02/2026 14:33

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that it’s nothing. I’ve also heard of people having bleeds that don’t turn out to be anything. Hopefully they can get you in for a scan, but if not, could you get a private scan?