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TTC August 2026

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inkgirl · 22/07/2026 11:55

So I'm pretty much put this month, giving up all hope its happening this month. I know August is still a week away but thought I'd start a thread for the August TTCers.
How's everyone doing?

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inkgirl · Yesterday 18:54

Selyak · Yesterday 18:48

I know but I don’t have much hope for this month. How many DPO are you?

I know that feeling, and it sucks.
Haven't got a clue, I came off the pill end of June beginning of July and still waiting to either have a bleed or get a positive

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Selyak · Yesterday 18:48

inkgirl · 12/08/2026 22:46

You're not out till AF arrives 😊

I know but I don’t have much hope for this month. How many DPO are you?

fluffycauliflowers · Yesterday 17:16

BountifulPantry · Yesterday 15:26

I basically refuse to test now. Whenever I get the urge I’m like. Nope.

because what was happening was I was getting up in the morning, testing, getting a negative and then having a SHIT start to the day. And that went on for days on end and then AF coming. It was making my life so shit!!! So I stopped. It’s hard but worth it.

I have so many distractions on the go- busy social life, reading, painting, crochet 😆

That’s my goal now. Do the things needed to conceive (shag, no fags no booze) and other than that enjoy my time on planet earth.

I was so anxious about it and now I’m kinda bored of it and I think whatever will be will be.

This seems like a very healthy attitude. Wish I could
adopt the same one!

MochaLove · Yesterday 15:38

BountifulPantry · Yesterday 15:26

I basically refuse to test now. Whenever I get the urge I’m like. Nope.

because what was happening was I was getting up in the morning, testing, getting a negative and then having a SHIT start to the day. And that went on for days on end and then AF coming. It was making my life so shit!!! So I stopped. It’s hard but worth it.

I have so many distractions on the go- busy social life, reading, painting, crochet 😆

That’s my goal now. Do the things needed to conceive (shag, no fags no booze) and other than that enjoy my time on planet earth.

I was so anxious about it and now I’m kinda bored of it and I think whatever will be will be.

I can really relate to this!! After nearly a year TTC I now only test if I’m due on and am late. I almost lost the plot with all the constant ovulation tests that I now just cannot be bothered with it.

MochaLove · Yesterday 15:33

Congratulations to those with positives! Sorry to those with BFNs and moving onto the next cycle. I think we are on cycle 10 now so I really know how draining and consuming it becomes. It is hard to feel like you’ll see that positive, but we have to keep hoping ❤️

Think I’ve ovulated yesterday or today but haven’t really been doing OPKs this cycle. So will be entering the dreaded TWW 😅

BountifulPantry · Yesterday 15:26

MacaroniPenguin486 · Yesterday 09:35

Grrr why do I do this to myself - I caved at tested today at 8DPO and got a very stark negative. I know it’s still early but you know when you can’t help but feel disappointed. It’s actually masochistic but when you want something so badly you turn a little crazy…!

I basically refuse to test now. Whenever I get the urge I’m like. Nope.

because what was happening was I was getting up in the morning, testing, getting a negative and then having a SHIT start to the day. And that went on for days on end and then AF coming. It was making my life so shit!!! So I stopped. It’s hard but worth it.

I have so many distractions on the go- busy social life, reading, painting, crochet 😆

That’s my goal now. Do the things needed to conceive (shag, no fags no booze) and other than that enjoy my time on planet earth.

I was so anxious about it and now I’m kinda bored of it and I think whatever will be will be.

BountifulPantry · Yesterday 15:22

Caggie09 · 12/08/2026 17:57

Only managed to DTD once, which im a little disappointed by. I dont want to put pressure on him, but i dont think he realises how time sensitive these things are😫

I had the same- I had to explain in detail a couple of times that the egg only lasts 2 days, so the timing is critical.

I took the pressure off by saying it doesn’t need to be romantic it just needs to be done! That helped a lot!

inkgirl · Yesterday 11:52

LionMama2 · Yesterday 11:47

@HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy so sorry AF came. This TTC lark sucks. I’m on the last day of my period today (you know when you wish it would just bugger off) but let’s cross fingers that September is our month for our BFP. September always feels fresh start-y to me.

How is everyone else? I’ve tried to keep track and seen a few BFP so congratulations! I can’t remember all your usernames though 😂.

Its been nice seeing so many positives in the group.
I haven't got a clue what my bodies doing at the moment so cant say how many dpo I am or what

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LionMama2 · Yesterday 11:47

@HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy so sorry AF came. This TTC lark sucks. I’m on the last day of my period today (you know when you wish it would just bugger off) but let’s cross fingers that September is our month for our BFP. September always feels fresh start-y to me.

How is everyone else? I’ve tried to keep track and seen a few BFP so congratulations! I can’t remember all your usernames though 😂.

Silverglass · Yesterday 11:06

Vimto1991 · Yesterday 08:38

Maybe don’t lose hope. My first I had bad cramps and thought it was an early period but turns out I was pregnant!

Sadly period just fully started so definitely out!

fingers crossed for the rest of you, otherwise see you on the September thread 🙂 be kind to yourselves!

TTC August 2026
inkgirl · Yesterday 11:06

MacaroniPenguin486 · Yesterday 09:35

Grrr why do I do this to myself - I caved at tested today at 8DPO and got a very stark negative. I know it’s still early but you know when you can’t help but feel disappointed. It’s actually masochistic but when you want something so badly you turn a little crazy…!

I know that feeling, sick of seeing negative tests

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lotusbiscoff · Yesterday 09:56

Morning everyone! CD13 over here today and no positive OPK yet but I’ve had EWCM so hoping it’ll be the next few days 🤞🏻

I’ve also been debating a scan to check on things- I’m probably overthinking it but so worried the d&c has caused scarring 😩

this TTC lark is just constant stress isn’t it 😅

MacaroniPenguin486 · Yesterday 09:35

Grrr why do I do this to myself - I caved at tested today at 8DPO and got a very stark negative. I know it’s still early but you know when you can’t help but feel disappointed. It’s actually masochistic but when you want something so badly you turn a little crazy…!

inkgirl · Yesterday 09:29

lm1986 · Yesterday 06:54

Hi all, ive been in the last 3 previous ttc groups after a chemical pregnancy but left the app last cycle as was all abit much. Now its 9dpo and im going crazy again... tested today and i think I cam see a very faint line and the app pregnancy test tracker said line but I think im imagining it as when look again cant see it but the app hasn't given me a pos before... I hate all this, I didn't really track either this month so not holding out much hope at all!! Is anybody else around 9dpo? Hope your all ok xx

Welcome. Sorry to hear about the chemical pregnancy. Hopefully it is a start of a positive for you

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Vimto1991 · Yesterday 08:38

Silverglass · Yesterday 07:18

Another day, another lovely shadow, but started spotting now and got bad cramps so expecting af any time. Only 10dpo today so pretty short luteal cycle, hopefully it’s a bit longer next time!

Maybe don’t lose hope. My first I had bad cramps and thought it was an early period but turns out I was pregnant!

WonderingAboutBabies · Yesterday 08:20

Morning all... I did another test today and I can see a VVVVVVVVFL, my husband says there's nothing there 🤔. I ran it through the Premom app and it is picking up so I don't know what to think. It may well be another indent but I was spotting yesterday and this morning, which I thought might be implantation... just want a 'yes' or 'no' answer 🫠

lm1986 · Yesterday 07:23

Silverglass · Yesterday 07:19

Ah I was getting the same thing, mine is indent I think but doesn’t mean yours is! Main way to tell is does it look pink, if it’s pink it’s 99% positive.

Thanks the more I look the more I think its my imagination if im honest xx

Silverglass · Yesterday 07:19

lm1986 · Yesterday 06:54

Hi all, ive been in the last 3 previous ttc groups after a chemical pregnancy but left the app last cycle as was all abit much. Now its 9dpo and im going crazy again... tested today and i think I cam see a very faint line and the app pregnancy test tracker said line but I think im imagining it as when look again cant see it but the app hasn't given me a pos before... I hate all this, I didn't really track either this month so not holding out much hope at all!! Is anybody else around 9dpo? Hope your all ok xx

Ah I was getting the same thing, mine is indent I think but doesn’t mean yours is! Main way to tell is does it look pink, if it’s pink it’s 99% positive.

Silverglass · Yesterday 07:18

Another day, another lovely shadow, but started spotting now and got bad cramps so expecting af any time. Only 10dpo today so pretty short luteal cycle, hopefully it’s a bit longer next time!

TTC August 2026
lm1986 · Yesterday 06:54

Hi all, ive been in the last 3 previous ttc groups after a chemical pregnancy but left the app last cycle as was all abit much. Now its 9dpo and im going crazy again... tested today and i think I cam see a very faint line and the app pregnancy test tracker said line but I think im imagining it as when look again cant see it but the app hasn't given me a pos before... I hate all this, I didn't really track either this month so not holding out much hope at all!! Is anybody else around 9dpo? Hope your all ok xx

Maomee · Yesterday 00:46

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 12/08/2026 06:30

BFN 12 dpo, I’m out! God im so sick of this. Into 9 months of trying now. Good luck to those still waiting to test and ❤️ to those I’ll see on the September thread.

Sorry to hear, I am actually halfway through cycle 12 now with absolutely nothing all year. TTC #1 as well so I was so excited and positive in the beginning but that has well and truly been beaten out of me by this whole thing. Just wanted to say you're not alone in the long haul x

inkgirl · 12/08/2026 22:47

Maybabe256 · 12/08/2026 21:56

How's everyone doing? I missed testing opks as we were away this month which is really frustrating but I think weve had good coverage with dtd. I actually feeeel like im ovulating yesterday/ today. We dtd the night before last and hopefully again tonight. Praying that will be enough

Thats exciting, fingers crossed for you

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inkgirl · 12/08/2026 22:47

AndyBerrick84 · 12/08/2026 19:00

Oh, it can take a few months for your periods to fully regulate, so hang in there! I’m sure it’ll pounce on you before you know it. Are you doing LH strips to see if you’re ovulating? I know you can still ovulate before you get a regular bleed, so it might be worth keeping an eye on.

I have been i had a peek about 2 weeks ago and nothing since

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inkgirl · 12/08/2026 22:46

Selyak · 12/08/2026 18:34

Hi everyone, ttc our second. We had a surprise April 2025 baby. I’m currently in my fertile window but due to the heat I think I’ll be out this month

You're not out till AF arrives 😊

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Maybabe256 · 12/08/2026 21:56

How's everyone doing? I missed testing opks as we were away this month which is really frustrating but I think weve had good coverage with dtd. I actually feeeel like im ovulating yesterday/ today. We dtd the night before last and hopefully again tonight. Praying that will be enough