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TTC baby number 4!

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TTCbaby4 · 16/02/2026 15:20

Hello, just looking for some advice and I guess, somewhere to offload!

Me and DH are currently trying to conceive baby number 4, but, I haven't had a period since August 2025.

February 3rd - February 7th 2026, I noticed spotting when I wiped. Pinky, very light, then some very pale orangey, and also some tinged in clear cervical fluid.

One app suggested this was my fertile period..

Another suggested it was my period.

February 5th I started using clear blue digital ovulation tests and on the 5th - empty circle
On 6th I got a 'Still smiley' so, DTD.

Had full, heavy feelings in right side ovary (my dominant ovary) then and since then, but tracking LH with premom tests, all showing 'low' (Highest 0.42)

Cervical mucus now 'thin, lotiony, but I'd class as drying fast or, on the drier side ' on 16th February.

I've been wanting to implement the shettles method but, obviously without having had a period of a structure to my cycle, I'm struggling.

So, feeling a little depleted with attempts.

Anyone else had these struggles with not knowing if or when you'll have a period or ovulate?

I feel like I'm wasting my time.

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laesosalt · 27/06/2026 21:05

Hope everyone is ok!

I got my period last cycle 😢 On CD10 now and trying to go with the flow… we go on holiday Wednesday so kind of glad I’ll have the fertile days out the way just as we arrive etc.

Fingers crossed for us all 🫶🏼

TTCbaby4 · 28/06/2026 17:03

How is everyone coping with the BD in this heat 😂🥵😭

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Creepyoctopus · 06/07/2026 22:27

I’m 12dpo getting negatives definitely out again unfortunately :(

CPHB2021 · 22/07/2026 19:30

How’s everyone doing? I’m hoping this month will be my month. I think I should ovulate over the weekend ( if I ov similar day to last cycle ) fingers crossed!

KatieBee25 · 02/08/2026 08:56

@CPHB2021how are you doing lovely? I'm cycle day 24 today and decided to do a test (I think I'm around 11dpo) and got a faint line. However I did forget about the test and read it outside the window (around 15 mins later!) so I'm worried it's an evap line!!! Have to see I will retest tomorrow!! I'm really hoping this is my month! What do you ladies think? Should I be hopeful?! Xxx

TTC baby number 4!
laesosalt · 02/08/2026 11:36

@KatieBee25 This looks positive! Do you have another you could take? Eeeeeek. How exciting 🙏🏼 xx

KatieBee25 · 02/08/2026 12:12

@laesosalti have loads of those cheapies but think I should wait until the morning with first morning urine?! And I'll make sure I read it in the time it says to 🙈

laesosalt · 02/08/2026 12:16

@KatieBee25 If it were me I’d be taking another 😅😏 No harm if you have lots of cheap tests!

KatieBee25 · 02/08/2026 12:29

@laesosalt I probably will this evening knowing me! Just don't want to be disappointed if it's negative just because HCG is too low and start panicking lol x

laesosalt · 02/08/2026 12:30

Totally understandable 💕 Keep us posted for when you do next test but have such a good feeling for you xx

@KatieBee25

CPHB2021 · 02/08/2026 23:11

I’d deffo say that’s positive @KatieBee25! Have you done another test?

im going to try holding off until 10th August to test. I should be around 12dpo then. X

KatieBee25 · 03/08/2026 07:22

CPHB2021 · 22/07/2026 19:30

How’s everyone doing? I’m hoping this month will be my month. I think I should ovulate over the weekend ( if I ov similar day to last cycle ) fingers crossed!

Morning ladies! Did another test and faint positive, I checked it within the 5 minute window so I'm pretty sure it's positive! Eeek. Still very early and not even 4 weeks pregnant yet so have to see how it goes. But fingers crossed I'll have an April baby!

good luck @CPHB2021 got everything crossed for you! Xx

laesosalt · 03/08/2026 12:27

Awww that’s wonderful. A tentative congratulations @KatieBee25 🥰

Good luck @CPHB2021! 6dpo here 🤪

laesosalt · 04/08/2026 19:21

Did you test again @KatieBee25?

KatieBee25 · 05/08/2026 07:18

laesosalt · 04/08/2026 19:21

Did you test again @KatieBee25?

Yes I did, did a clear blue as that's what makes it feel real for me 😂 so I'm really happy. Sending you all lots of baby dust ladies xxx

TTC baby number 4!
CPHB2021 · 05/08/2026 08:00

Oh yeah the digital is like sealing the deal isn’t it!! Congratulations. So excited for you. I’ve ordered some strip tests online, they’ll probably come tomorrow or the next day. I’m hoping it’s delayed delivery so it stops me from testing too soon! Monday should be 12dpo so I’m hoping I can hold off until at least Saturday or Sunday 😂

laesosalt · 05/08/2026 08:16

@KatieBee25 Awwww congratulations! This is amazing news 🫶🏼 Hope you are feeling well.

@CPHB2021 All crossed. Not long until you can test 🥰 I’m 8dpo and woke up with a cold! Also got fuzzy boobs and had light cramping yesterday but who knows. Really want to wait as long as possible before testing 😅

CPHB2021 · 07/08/2026 08:15

BFN at 9dpo ( obviously 🙄 don’t know why I do it to myself! ) I’ve never tested positive this early with any of my other pregnancies but I can’t help to test early! 😂🫠 I’m hoping by Monday I will know if BFP or not. AF due on Monday I think and I should be about 12dpo then. I’ll obviously keep testing like a maniac until then/until AF shows! @KatieBee25 how are you feeling? Xxx

KatieBee25 · 07/08/2026 19:21

I'm always the same @CPHB2021 start testing early and know it'll be negative but can never help myself!! I didn't track my ovulation this month but if I had to guess I got my BFP at maybe 11dpo or 12 dpo. Just working out from when I think I had fertile CM as that's all I tracked this month as was driving myself insane! Fingers crossed for Monday for you I really hope this is your month! ❤️ I feel fine, no symptoms really. Tests have got darker and maybe I'm a bit tired but nothing major yet! Xx

CPHB2021 · 08/08/2026 18:27

BFN again today! Could still be too early so I’m not too bothered at this point. Had a bit of round ligament pain the last few days but could just be AF getting ready 😂 wish there was a home blood test you could do!

CPHB2021 · 09/08/2026 16:55

I think I’m out this month. BFN again today, not even a hint of a line. It’s so disheartening. We DTD the day before ovulation day, which is meant to be the best day in terms of conception. I don’t know why, but I just really thought it would be our month this month. Just want AF to hurry up now ☹️ x

KatieBee25 · 09/08/2026 20:13

Aw sorry @CPHB2021hope you aren't too sad. I completely get you just want AF to arrive to crack on with the next cycle! But your not out until your out so you never know ❤️
timing wise I think the day before ovulation is really good but I'm sure even with perfect timing there's only a 20-30% chance of it happening each month. It's just a bit of luck sometimes. We only managed to DTD on cycle day 10 and I think I ovulated around 12-14 from tracking CM so it can defo happen from just doing it once in the fertile window.
if this month isn't the month for you sending you lots of luck for the next one! Xxx

CPHB2021 · 11/08/2026 22:06

Why is the female body just so confusing! BFN but still no AF! 🫠 come on, give me a break. If I’m not pregnant could my period at least not be late ! X

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