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Conception

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.

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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Tes004 · 18/01/2026 21:21

@Myrosetintedstory I used these for a while and switched to the easy at home / I then used cb when I had an obvious dark line and it always confirmed - I’ve known many of ladies who struggled on the cb - I also tested in the afternoons which were always better for me - good luck to you

Myrosetintedstory · 18/01/2026 20:18

Long-time lurker but finally posting as I'm struggling to find much on the Clearblue 2 peak days ovulation tests and hoping someone may be able to help! 🙏🏻

I had a chemical pregnancy last month and have been getting negative 'O' results on digital ovulation tests since I started testing on CD11. I'm now CD22 and still getting negatives which is really disheartening (and expensive too!).

I had EWCM on CD19 followed by quite obvious ovulation cramps on CD20, so was expecting a smiley but it hasn't shown up yet. I did notice the line on Friday's test is considerably darker though (photo attached if I can figure out how!), and wondering if perhaps I missed my peak or if my light baseline (which has been more prominent throughout the month, perhaps due to leftover hormones from last month?) has caused the digital device to overlook a positive?

I'm an avid overthinker so just looking for some reassurance if anyone has had a similar experience? I'm desperate to be pregnant and trying not to worry that I haven't ovulated. Any information would be hugely appreciated 🩷 TIA

TTC 2026!
overwork · 18/01/2026 17:45

Well you have spent a fortune on positive ones at least!

ewelb · 18/01/2026 17:36

overwork · 17/01/2026 19:14

Oh @ewelb that looks very promising, congratulations!

I did one more test for reassurance. And it's getting darker. I also tested with a cheap asda one and it shows positive. The money I spent on tests this cycle is unreal😂

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GreenApple121 · 18/01/2026 17:11

@Tes004 So I did another test of those (Boots) with FMU the following day and similar vvvv faint line - however it was date my period was due so I was suspicious as to why so faint. I then went out and bought CB and was totally negative! And my period arrived today. I’m quite annoyed that two tests in a pack showed these evaps?!
anyway onto the next cycle!
@Babyno21990 I can also see a shadow! Fingers crossed for you!

Memewa2 · 18/01/2026 16:20

@Babyno21990 I see a shadow of something too🤞 I also did one again today am seeing something but prob just an evap since I am 7dpo cycle day 23

Tes004 · 18/01/2026 16:03

@GreenApple121 I think it looked promising - have you retested since ?
@Babyno21990 looks like a shadow of something . I hope it progresses for you !!
I booked a private scan for today because I’ve worked myself up not getting to see one last week / and although the scan was a nightmare - tilted pelvis made it super difficult for her - I did get to see the flicker of a heart 🥰 what a relief.
im still not sure if I have a 2nd empty sac or if it’s a bleed - because it was private she said they do not diagnose but hospital will re check at my follow up. Anyone else testing ??

Babyno21990 · 18/01/2026 13:40

Hi everyone, I hope you don’t mind me joining this thread. Currently trying for baby no.4 and I’m 8dpo today. I’m probably testing way too early and I know I am as this isn’t my first rodeo but I just can’t help myself 😂 can you see anything in this test 😂 I’m having line eyes and though I think there is nothing there at times I can see something 🫣

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glasshalffull0 · 18/01/2026 06:01

When you get your Osaka do you usually DTD the day after too? We did it in the 4 days leading up to the surge including day of

justkeepswimming2701 · 17/01/2026 22:09

Hi, I’d like to join you all. Sadly, I had a mmc at the end of December (not the best way to end the year) and am back TTC baby number 3. Let’s hope we all catch quickly with super sticky babies 🤞

hopeful4us · 17/01/2026 21:32

Hi @Vickiduduu 👋 I'm also on cycle 1 of ttc#2 (DD is 9 months). I'm not 100% sure where is my cycle I am as I didn't track but my app would place me similar to you! Will you test early or wait for AF?

Vickiduduu · 17/01/2026 21:27

Hi everyone. Wishing everyone so much luck for this cycle. TTC number 2, our first DD is 5. Hoping to find support for my TWW, currently on 6dpo.

RoomToDream · 17/01/2026 20:39

Hello! I would also like to join the thread. We've agreed to start trying for a second child on my next cycle.

This month has been a bit hectic and we have a big family 'do' next week and I want to drink a little bit of alcohol, so just getting back into the swing of things this month. I've started ovulation tests to see if I still have the same 12 day luteal phase - super useful for knowing when to test.

Fingers crossed for healthy 2026 pregnancies for everyone!

overwork · 17/01/2026 19:14

Oh @ewelb that looks very promising, congratulations!

Memewa2 · 17/01/2026 19:01

Hi mommy's can I please join, ttc I am on cycle day 22 no symptoms app says I am 6dpo🙏

RAP08 · 17/01/2026 17:06

@ewelbid say that has colour! Congratulations!

ewelb · 17/01/2026 15:48

EmCha · 17/01/2026 13:31

I’m 10dpo and still not tested! The temptation is so strong! My boobs are so sore but I know my progesterone is high so it could go either way! 🤞🏼

I'm also 10 dpo today, tested... What do you think?

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Orangeroses243 · 17/01/2026 15:02

@TTCFTP not sure on tips but wanted to respond as I feel you! I came of mini pill in September and didnt get ny period back until til December! We are ttc baby no 2! I've just had my 2nd period back to a 28 day cycle so coming into fertile week from today 😃😃. Just wanted to show my support and share my experience. I suppose everyone is different. How have your cycles been? And what contraception were you on?

EmCha · 17/01/2026 13:31

I’m 10dpo and still not tested! The temptation is so strong! My boobs are so sore but I know my progesterone is high so it could go either way! 🤞🏼

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hopeful4us · 17/01/2026 13:21

Not sure if it's because it's January, because this is cycle #1 or because an October baby would be ideal but I'm way more impatient than I was when conceiving DD - I was 3 days late and casually asked DH to get me a test when he next went to the shops! 😂

glasshalffull0 · 17/01/2026 12:09

hopeful4us · 16/01/2026 22:24

Anyone else going to be testing next weekend? I always find the countdown excruciating. Have tests in the bathroom but not daring to use them yet as I find bfn harder than arrival of AF

I’ll be 9 or 10 DPO next Sunday. I’m trying my hardest to hold off until at least 12 but I know I’m too impatient and I’ll probably test next Sunday. I did get a very faint BFP with my 18 month old on 9DPO.

I hate the TWW it’s making the world’s longest and slowest month even longer!

TTCFTP · 17/01/2026 10:28

we are trying for our first baby, I came off hormonal birth control in August and I’m not sure my cycle has fully relaxed into it’s own rhythm yet! Any advice or tips are hugely appreciated!

EmCha · 17/01/2026 00:57

hopeful4us · 16/01/2026 22:24

Anyone else going to be testing next weekend? I always find the countdown excruciating. Have tests in the bathroom but not daring to use them yet as I find bfn harder than arrival of AF

AF is due Monday for me so I’ll test then.

I’ve made it through 9dpo today without testing! Was so hard so I’m proud of myself haha! Onto 10dpo, trying to hold off again. I’m the same, really struggle with seeing the negatives. I struggle with BBT drops too but I’m still going to check that in the morning. 🙈

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EmCha · 17/01/2026 00:55

GreenApple121 · 16/01/2026 22:30

Hi ladies
what do you think of this test? It was taken earlier today and not with FMU,
period is due today according to app but I know I ovulated 2 days later than app predicted (based on ovulation pains).
issue is I did the test and checked after 2 (rather than 3) mins, it looked negative so I left as had to do something, and then when came back to it there was this line? It has some colour but do you think it’s an evap?

I do see a shadow but I’ve heard negative things about the boots tests, apparently they’re terrible for evaps so I’d be wary! Fingers crossed for you though 🤞🏼❤️

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GreenApple121 · 16/01/2026 22:30

Hi ladies
what do you think of this test? It was taken earlier today and not with FMU,
period is due today according to app but I know I ovulated 2 days later than app predicted (based on ovulation pains).
issue is I did the test and checked after 2 (rather than 3) mins, it looked negative so I left as had to do something, and then when came back to it there was this line? It has some colour but do you think it’s an evap?

TTC 2026!
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