TTC March/April 2026

@Glittertint, I was at a hen party and pregnant but without realising (periods were a bit all over, had given up tracking ovulation post a mmc) I got home Sunday and felt off on the Monday (thinking it was post hen party catching up) and had the two lines. Felt so bad as id drank quite a bit but she's now two and is absolutely fine! Probably not sage advice but have a few if you fancy it and try not to stress. I told my midwife at my booking appt (id seen her pre the mmc) and she reassured me it's v common and not to worry. Equally if you don't fancy it that's fine too but I know it's hard if people think you're pregnant and you want it so much. Hope that helps a little bit x

Ah no, @Sunglade that sounds really tough. 8 cycles is a long time to be trying for, even if it is still considered a “normal” amount of time. And the burning pain doesn’t sound nice at all. Have you been to see the GP yet?

I read that alcohol doesnt cross over to baby until the placenta is established. I know someone who drank 2 bottles of wine and then found out she was unexpectedly pregnant a couple of days later. I didnt drink whilst ttc my first but I would probably have a glass of wine now without worrying.

Thanks for the reply! I tested this morning and it was a very clear white! With only one line. I dont have any more tests so will wait patiently for AF now.

Has anyone had a hen do they’ve gone on whilst ttc? I don’t drink much anyway but I’ll probably be in the middle of TWW and I don’t want to ruin anything as I’ll likely be around 9dpo but not sure how to go about it as I don’t want any of my friends to think I am pregnant as that’s what they will think if I don’t drink!

I'm only actually 9dpo but I feel sure AF is coming as I get this burning tailbone pain and pressure in my pelvis. Starting to think something is wrong, maybe I shouldn't be able to tell this far ahead that AF is coming and this was cycle 8 for us ☹️

I dont even have to squint to see that line. I just can't see the color yet. I wonder what's up?

I think I see a shadow. Faint but it's there. 😊

I think this one is actually more visible?

A little sanity check please, only 9 dpo but does anyone else see the faintest of lines

I do think stress has caused my irregular periods as we’ve had a lot going on with house moves health scares etc etc so I do think it’s part of it! Probably wasn’t the best time to start trying lol! I do wonder if I have excess estrogen too some cycles like the last one which resulted in the shorter LP and I’m quite heavy etc

Yes I usually get EWCM for 4/5 days and then I get reaaallly strong ovulation pain on the day before or day of! And I have an oura ring which tracks my BBT automatically for me which has been game changer!! They’re expensive but would recommend

@hollyhocks2 @MumOf3amazingkids thank you both! Tested again this morning and line was no darker. Saved FMU and went to corner shop as soon as it opened for a digital. Unfortunately a negative.

I'm still convinced I see something so going to keep using dip tests for the next couple of days and second digital on Monday 🤞🤞🤞

Haha, mine is a bonne maman one too! Old raspberry jam one 😂

Any luck with getting a static circle yet? I missed my peak on the cheapies this month I think (or just didnt ovulate) so get your frustration! Would be interested to know if the CB ones are better!

I think, for me, ovulation seems to get even more delayed with stress? At least that was the pattern pre babies. Not so sure now, my hormones have definitely changed.

That definitely sounds like you should set up a pharmacy 😂 but all good supplements! Fingers crossed this is a longer cycle for you.

Can you tell approximately when you are ovulating due to EWCM? I tried without the Lh tests but found I was getting EWCM for so long and then getting confused about it so resorted to the tests!

There is definitely a line! I hope it has color in person. Tentative congratulations!

How exciting! Do let us know when you test again with FMU. Cautious congratulations! 😊😊😊😊

Hi all

Can I join in? Ttc our second. Im about 10 days dpo. Couldnt help but test this evening. I know. I am crazy. What do we think? Is there a faint pink line? Is it an evap? It came up within 2 to 3 mins. If you cant see anything please say... af due on tuesday.

@TTCFTM2026 I can see it!! In both pics. Cautious congratulations and everything crossed!

@ChelloooI’m so sorry you’re feeling this way. It’s really so tough. Look after yourself in any way you can.

Line eyes please?! Took photo with and without flash. Both DH and I think we can see a line...

Not sure how many DPO, or cycle length as only just had coil removed at beginning of March!

Going to test again with first morning urine but hopes are definitely up...

Ah that would have been month 10 of trying. Im honestly sitting here so deflated. Im 40 so very aware of time ticking and if im being honest guilt is eating me alive. I lost my son last year to tfmr, the decision was absolutely the right thing to do for him, and the pain/suffering he would have had if hed even survived to term, but a dark part of me is thinking this is some fucked up sort of karma and he was my last chance. I have photos of him when he was born that I haven't even been able to bring myself to look at, but I feel like maybe doing it today. I don't know, I'm all over the place today.
Im so sorry for the spiral but my god this is so hard. Im very blessed that I have my 2 year old running around here but its so hard to put on a smile for him when he sees "mama sad".

I would second this! With my first I went to my GP after 6 months of trying and they were really helpful with general blood tests too to check all my levels are ok from b12 and thyroid etc as sometimes it’s not even the hormones you’d expect interfering, I’ll be going back again next month for our second as this time I’ve also had irregular cycles but never been diagnosed with anything

I went to see the GP as my cycles were really irregular. They were really helpful and did some blood tests straight away to confirm ovulation and rule out PCOS. They then said to get back in touch if I wasn’t pregnant in 6 months. Basically gave me an idea of when I ovulated which meant I timed things much better this month. It’s worth getting in touch with them!

How long have you been trying if you don’t mind me asking? It’s really tough isn’t it!

12dpo and stark white first response test. Pretty sure im out again. Rapidly losing hope at this point as any other pregnancies we conceived first try... just feeling very lost. Is it worth seeing a doctor? Can they even do anything?

@mangomama91i think we are similar timing. My peak test was last Weds so predicted ovulation was last Thursday. Fingers crossed!