TTC - July 2026

Anyone else in the 2ww? Only 3dpo and im already feeling so impatient about wanting to test. How do you all keep yourself distracted?

I'm in the 2ww, approx 7dpo today. I had to reframe my thinking, it's actually a 1 week wait because the first week is waiting for implantation so technically any symptoms before that are meaningless so we can relax and not over analyse everything. This is cycle 10 for me, we were successful after 3 cycles but sadly that was a loss. Weirdly I thought it would get harder but it's actually getting easier as there's less expectation as time goes on. The cycles after the loss were the hardest as everyone says you're more fertile after a loss, well for me that was bollocks and I put way too much pressure on myself.

I like that way of thinking. This is cycle 1 of us trying and I'm trying to not hold out hope that it will happen striaght away but its so difficult. With my son I found out at 8dpo and im currently 4dpo and I don't know how to switch my mind off from thinking about it. I really want to wait till a little later to test but I don't know if I'll be able stop myself.

Im sorry for your loss, its not easy ttc after loss and I think that's what's also got me feeling on edge.

Got everything crossed for you that this is your month x

Im in the 2ww and im not testing. I refuse to waste more money and energy on fucking negative tests.

If AF doesn’t come I’ll wait a week and test then. I can’t do the anxious morning tests day after day. It’s fucking depressing man.

Also really feels like periods about to start so a pointless exercise.

Every other day from cycle day 8, then 3 days in a row after a positive LH and then a day off and one more day for good measure. I'm not sure what the purpose is of the one 5 days after the surge but I've seen someone say ultrasounds showed them ovulating 3 days after their LH positive!! So I guess it's just to cover all bases.

In total shock!!!! AF was due today but I’ve been feeling nauseous for 4 days!

thank you to the ladies who helped me with OPK advice - it clearly worked!!!

wishing positives for all of those still waiting. I truly never believed this could happen for me - please don’t lose hope 💗

Congratulations 😊 what's your estimated due date?

Thank you so much!

According to the NHS calculator it’s 6th April, but I think I ovulated between cd15-cd17 so I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a few days after that

Oh nice, well that's the same as mine if it stays that way! 😊

Oh my gosh how exciting! Snap 😉

I took a clearblue digital test and got my 2-3 weeks 🥰

Congratulations 🥳

Ohhh congratulations guys!! What a great way to end July.

Congratulations! So happy for you 🥹

Hey everyone, 6dpo (I think) woke up this morning with the most insane cramps and they’ve lasted a few hours. Don’t know if it’s implantation cramping but if it is then surely it’s not supposed to be this painful, I’m doubled over!

So happy for those who recently had their BFP and sorry for those who've had a loss or are also finding the whole TTC thing a bit draining now, especially if you've been going for many months like I have..

Cycle 11 now, about 9DPO. I don't feel very hopeful after almost a year of trying with nothing . Already started fertility investigations so in some ways I think knowing that's ongoing is helping me give up control a bit. Even though I don't feel super hopeful there's still a small part of me that thinks 'maybe this will be the month' maybe because around the year mark you feel it should really have happened by now. And you never know...

How many cycles have you TTC? I know the feeling. I've only tested early a few times in my 11 cycles of TTC but seeing that blank negative again and again is just too much

Yup I’m with you. Wake up go to the bathroom. Negative test squint away and still negative.

Shitty start to the day! I absolutely refuse to do it to myself again.

I'm just one cycle behind you, we're on cycle 10 but will be 11 on monday. One thing that helps me is booking little treats in for around your period. Even if it's nothing big, just a glass of your favourite wine. I was so strict when we started TTC with no caffeine, no alcohol, no hot baths etc but I've realised I was making myself miserable and it didn't really help me tbf. I also look at people (like one of my family members) who has accidentally fallen pregnant when she's a heavy drinker/smoker and is choosing to vape through her pregnancy because it's better than smoking and think... I don't think my morning coffee or the odd glass of wine is that bad 🙃

I've read a lot of forums and I know people say 12m is normal but a lot say even 12-18m with nothing wrong can be normal. I came in to this process with so much expecation but it's been completely humbling especially for us type A girls who like to plan and control everything.

Try not to give up hope, you're on the right track getting investigations and even if something is picked up most issues are rectifiable. 💐

Sorry to hear it's been a long slog for you too. Are you also TTC #1?
You are right to not deny yourself little treats. I have read from many people their advice is don't change the way you live until you're actually pregnant because it makes the trying seem even harder. I think we are used to the idea that sacrificing something like the things you enjoy should give results but it's not guaranteed unfortunately. I'm another person who has never smoked and only drinks occasionally and very little even then so I'm also proof that it doesn't really matter with conception.

I have also ready that up to 18 months iof trying is quite common especially if you're into your 30s.

Thank you for the kind words. Here's hoping that we both don't have too much longer to wait 🩷

Yes I'm also TTC #1, fingers crossed for us both. We have our first appointment with the doctors tomorrow. Anecdotally, I've heard a few people say that once they started investigations they fell pregnant so hoping having that appointment booked is the secret trick I need to get a BFP.

Everything crossed for us, like you said hopefully not long for us both. 🤗

Hi all,

11DPO on cycle 4, I took a break for a while as I realised that tracking and early testing was driving me insane.

This wasn’t with morning urine, just a 2 hour hold and I’m not due to start my period for another 5 days. I’ve had some horrible evap lines before so I’m not too sure what to make of this.

I’ve checked back at the test, it seems to look pretty much empty now, not too sure with boots early response I feel like they’re not that accurate. Very sore breasts that have turned quite veiny and nausea too now, but I know from previous cycles that you can have every symptom under the sun for it to still be negative :(