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inkgirl · 2026-07-22T10:55:35+00:00

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 · 01/08/2026 18:35

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 18:21

@inkgirl It’s definitely not reading it right then. For it to say 0 it should have no line at all. Maybe get the easy@home strips, I think the Premom app has an easier time reading them and they are pretty cheap.

Here is a picture of my tests from my February cycle, you can see how faint my lines are at 0.01!

I don't think it is to be honest. I'm currently using one step ones. Will try the ones youve mentioned

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 18:21

@inkgirl It’s definitely not reading it right then. For it to say 0 it should have no line at all. Maybe get the easy@home strips, I think the Premom app has an easier time reading them and they are pretty cheap.

Here is a picture of my tests from my February cycle, you can see how faint my lines are at 0.01!

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 18:14

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 18:06

It may just be the picture, it’s a bit blurry but is the app definitely reading your strips right? It seems to be saying 0 on tests where I can see a second line?

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Thats what I'm confused about. The 2nd line is definitely there but dont understand why its reading 0. The test today I'm sure was negative as the line wasnt quite the same shade or as dark as the control line. I dont track temp so its harder to tell if ir when I ovulated

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 18:09

Silverglass · 01/08/2026 16:12

My lh strip hit just about 1, so peak today or tomorrow 🙂 fingers crossed if my cycles go back to 30 days ish that makes it nice and easy to know ovulation is roughly at the end of the month every month.

That’s great! So glad it’s gone back up! It is such a pain when the tests are all over the place and you don’t know whether this is a super important day to dtd or not!

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 18:06

inkgirl · 01/08/2026 17:09

My opks seem to be all over the place. I had a positive on the 15th and still no AF didnt DTD around then so know if thats when i did in deed ovulate I can't be pregnant. This waiting game is driving me nuts lol

It may just be the picture, it’s a bit blurry but is the app definitely reading your strips right? It seems to be saying 0 on tests where I can see a second line?

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 17:09

My opks seem to be all over the place. I had a positive on the 15th and still no AF didnt DTD around then so know if thats when i did in deed ovulate I can't be pregnant. This waiting game is driving me nuts lol

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Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 16:42

Silverglass · 01/08/2026 16:12

My lh strip hit just about 1, so peak today or tomorrow 🙂 fingers crossed if my cycles go back to 30 days ish that makes it nice and easy to know ovulation is roughly at the end of the month every month.

Yay @Silverglass, glad you are coming up to your peak and will know where you are in cycle!

Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 16:40

BigGirlPants01 · 01/08/2026 15:06

I think if you can just cover all days you think then you've done your best! I miscalculated this month, which meant we ended up dtd a lot more than planned, poor husband had a 2 hour nap today!

Its a crazy time , waiting for 2 weeks on something that probably hasn't happened within a space of 12-24 hours yet we have to wait this long to find out

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I know, there should be a way to find out earlier and for there to be different symptoms than leading to AF! 😂

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 16:29

Silverglass · 01/08/2026 16:12

My lh strip hit just about 1, so peak today or tomorrow 🙂 fingers crossed if my cycles go back to 30 days ish that makes it nice and easy to know ovulation is roughly at the end of the month every month.

Thats great to hear

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Silverglass · 01/08/2026 16:12

My lh strip hit just about 1, so peak today or tomorrow 🙂 fingers crossed if my cycles go back to 30 days ish that makes it nice and easy to know ovulation is roughly at the end of the month every month.

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 16:11

HappyBlueDonkey · 01/08/2026 14:26

Joining from the July thread. I’m 6/7DPO but not feeling hopeful. I just returned to work after mat leave so I was exhausted, usually we DTD every day when TTC but we only managed every other day in the run up, the day before ovulation and day of so know my chances are even lower

Welcome, theres still a chance so don't give up hope just yet

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 16:10

NphysT · 01/08/2026 14:19

Joining from the July thread. 8dpo and tested this morning and was negative. I had a faint positive when I was pregnant with my son at 8dpo but know its still very early. Also trying to not symptom spot

Welcome, sorry to hear its still negative, my my 2nd i had a positive at 9dpo but didnt get one with my 3rd till I was a week late

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BigGirlPants01 · 01/08/2026 15:06

Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 00:09

I’m feeling fairly hopeful at the moment, I did worry today that maybe I’m closer to ovulation than I thought with increased CM and libido has returned so I’m going to make sure we cover the next few days just in case!

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I think if you can just cover all days you think then you've done your best! I miscalculated this month, which meant we ended up dtd a lot more than planned, poor husband had a 2 hour nap today!

Its a crazy time , waiting for 2 weeks on something that probably hasn't happened within a space of 12-24 hours yet we have to wait this long to find out

HappyBlueDonkey · 01/08/2026 14:26

Joining from the July thread. I’m 6/7DPO but not feeling hopeful. I just returned to work after mat leave so I was exhausted, usually we DTD every day when TTC but we only managed every other day in the run up, the day before ovulation and day of so know my chances are even lower

NphysT · 01/08/2026 14:19

Joining from the July thread. 8dpo and tested this morning and was negative. I had a faint positive when I was pregnant with my son at 8dpo but know its still very early. Also trying to not symptom spot

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 12:54

Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 12:47

I’m sorry you are still getting negatives and feel like AF coming @inkgirl . Hope the tracking becomes easier for you in your next cycle, if AF does arrive

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Thank you, its so frustrating not knowing what my body is doing. Still got just over a week before I got to call doctors if AF dosent arrive then they'll do tests

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Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 12:47

inkgirl · 01/08/2026 11:02

Think I'm out, getting period like cramps, pregnancy tests are negative. No clue what cycle day I'm on as came off the pill 4 weeks ago. So think I'm getting my first period in 4 years 😔

I’m sorry you are still getting negatives and feel like AF coming @inkgirl . Hope the tracking becomes easier for you in your next cycle, if AF does arrive

Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 12:45

ThereWereNoUsernamesLeft · 01/08/2026 10:37

I'm definitely out this cycle, I tested this morning 11dpo and its blank, I use sensitive tests too. Heart rate up again but temp dropped. AF due mon/tues so prepping for cycle 11. Had our doctors appt yesterday and have all the test ordered. I'm not even that bothered about negative tests anymore, we have a few holidays coming up so probably goes in my favour if we're not pregnant yet. After 8 consecutive cycles of negative tests I have 0 expecations so I'm not even disappointed anymore when they're negative, it's just expected haha. They did us a referral to a fertility clinic yesterday, apparently that takes about 5 months so should hear something in January. What is crazy though is that I planned a 2026 baby and now it's looking like a 2028 baby! Never thought things would take that long but that's life. At least we have more time to save money up for maternity 🙃

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I’m sorry to hear you haven’t got your positive this cycle @ThereWereNoUsernamesLeft.. I hope that the fertility referral helps provide some answers, and that you can enjoy your holidays in the meantime! You never know what might happen 😊

Springcloud26 · 01/08/2026 12:08

MochaLove · 01/08/2026 08:11

Hello ladies, I’m joining this thread ☺️ TTC baby #2 - going into cycle 10, with a chemical on cycle 6. Really needing some moral support if I’m honest, finding TTC really hard now as the months go on. Trying to remind myself it can be normal for it to take this long, but it doesn’t feel like that when you’re in the thick of it! Sending some baby dust to all 🫶🏻

Welcome @MochaLove I’m sorry you are struggling; everyone in this thread is really supportive - I find it easier to share things that I wouldn’t want to tell other people and feel a bit less alone on the TTC journey x

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 12:02

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 11:58

@inkgirl Sorry to hear your tests are still negative. Hope your period arrives soon so you can have a new start! And that your new cycle is more normal now your hormone have settled a bit ❤️

Thank you, I guess time will tell

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 12:02

ThereWereNoUsernamesLeft · 01/08/2026 11:49

Sorry to hear this. Try not to be disheartened as it can take a bit of time for your body to regulate itself after coming off the pill. I'm going on to cycle 11 and if I could give myself some advice going back it would be not to put so much pressure on myself. I know it's hard when it's everything you want but try not to be too hard on yourself. Sending hugs 🤗

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Thank you, I dont remember it taking this long last time I came off the pill. Its horrible not knowing what my body is doing

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 01/08/2026 11:58

@inkgirl Sorry to hear your tests are still negative. Hope your period arrives soon so you can have a new start! And that your new cycle is more normal now your hormone have settled a bit ❤️

ThereWereNoUsernamesLeft · 01/08/2026 11:49

inkgirl · 01/08/2026 11:02

Think I'm out, getting period like cramps, pregnancy tests are negative. No clue what cycle day I'm on as came off the pill 4 weeks ago. So think I'm getting my first period in 4 years 😔

Sorry to hear this. Try not to be disheartened as it can take a bit of time for your body to regulate itself after coming off the pill. I'm going on to cycle 11 and if I could give myself some advice going back it would be not to put so much pressure on myself. I know it's hard when it's everything you want but try not to be too hard on yourself. Sending hugs 🤗

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inkgirl · 01/08/2026 11:02

Think I'm out, getting period like cramps, pregnancy tests are negative. No clue what cycle day I'm on as came off the pill 4 weeks ago. So think I'm getting my first period in 4 years 😔

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ThereWereNoUsernamesLeft · 01/08/2026 10:52

MochaLove · 01/08/2026 08:11

Hello ladies, I’m joining this thread ☺️ TTC baby #2 - going into cycle 10, with a chemical on cycle 6. Really needing some moral support if I’m honest, finding TTC really hard now as the months go on. Trying to remind myself it can be normal for it to take this long, but it doesn’t feel like that when you’re in the thick of it! Sending some baby dust to all 🫶🏻

Sorry to hear your finding it difficult, these threads are such a lovely supportive place and it's so nice having people to talk to that are going through the same things. I haven't been open with anyone friends and family wise about how long it's taking because I can't bare the nosy questions at what is already a sensitive time. These threads have actually helped my mental health so much so hopefully you will find it helpful here too. Keep hanging in there, we will get there💕
P.s. I don't know if you've had any testing done but the beginning of cycle 10 (last month) was when I contacted my GP about fertility testing. Had to wait a month for an appointment. She then ordered tests and did the fertility referral which takes 5 months to come through, so if I were you I'd maybe book it in now. You probably won't need it but at least it speeds things up for you just in case ❤