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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?

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 09/08/2026 19:03

LionMama2 · 09/08/2026 14:46

Congrats @ByLoudPeachPlayer what lovely news!!

I am officially out. AF arrived today, three whole days early. I can normally set my watch by my cycle so this was weird but at least I know and I can try again. I’m optimistic.

Sorry your period turned up! But glad you aren’t feeling too down about it. And how weird for it to be 3 days early! A May baby would be lovely, really hope you get one ❤️

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 09/08/2026 19:10

Silverglass · 09/08/2026 18:16

took a test despite it being so early and I can either see a very very faint shadow line or it’s just picking up an indent (most likely). Actually find it quite fun analysing the photos even if it does turn out to be negative.

my previous I had a positive lh strip on the 11th and a decently positive test, dark enough for the apps to pick up as positive, on the 20th so I’m half convinced I’ll see really early again if it is positive.

This sounds exciting! Fingers crossed it develops into something more! Are you testing again tomorrow?

Springcloud26 · 09/08/2026 19:17

Silverglass · 09/08/2026 18:16

took a test despite it being so early and I can either see a very very faint shadow line or it’s just picking up an indent (most likely). Actually find it quite fun analysing the photos even if it does turn out to be negative.

my previous I had a positive lh strip on the 11th and a decently positive test, dark enough for the apps to pick up as positive, on the 20th so I’m half convinced I’ll see really early again if it is positive.

Oh fingers crossed, please keep us updated!

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 09/08/2026 19:17

BigGirlPants01 · 09/08/2026 18:21

Caved a took a test 9dpo this morning.. obvs negative. Felt like I was going to start AF early this morning (headache in the usualy spot) but still nothing - just have a feeling I'm out this month!

Sorry about the negative! It really is so hard seeing a stark white test ❤️

I saw a website once that said how many people who had viable pregnancies had a positive at 9 dpo and it was under 50%! Some like 46%? There is still time for it to turn positive!

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inkgirl · 09/08/2026 20:53

I'm phoning my doctor in the morning as its been around 6 weeks since ive come off the pill and apart from a false positive ive not had a positive pregnancy test and not had AF arrive. No sign of her either. Other than nausea quite a bit of the time

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Silverglass · 09/08/2026 20:57

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 09/08/2026 19:10

This sounds exciting! Fingers crossed it develops into something more! Are you testing again tomorrow?

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Yeah I have about 50 tests since I bought a massive box of combined lh/pregnancy ones so I could test whenever without feeling bad about wasting them.

BigGirlPants01 · 09/08/2026 20:57

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 09/08/2026 19:17

Sorry about the negative! It really is so hard seeing a stark white test ❤️

I saw a website once that said how many people who had viable pregnancies had a positive at 9 dpo and it was under 50%! Some like 46%? There is still time for it to turn positive!

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Thank you, we gave it such a good go this month haha - Lets see what happens the next few days! Hope you're getting on ok!

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inkgirl · 09/08/2026 21:42

Confused. Just done an ovulation test looks positive to me but the app has read it at low 0.61 so does this mean its not quite a positive ovulation test?

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Silverglass · 09/08/2026 21:47

inkgirl · 09/08/2026 21:42

Confused. Just done an ovulation test looks positive to me but the app has read it at low 0.61 so does this mean its not quite a positive ovulation test?

Post a photo of it? The app sometimes reads off the side so it doesn’t quite get the darkest bit

Springcloud26 · 09/08/2026 21:48

inkgirl · 09/08/2026 21:42

Confused. Just done an ovulation test looks positive to me but the app has read it at low 0.61 so does this mean its not quite a positive ovulation test?

@inkgirl is the test line as dark, or darker, than the control line? If so, I would say it is positive. Have you been testing before this one to see the progression?

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inkgirl · 09/08/2026 22:29

Silverglass · 09/08/2026 21:47

Post a photo of it? The app sometimes reads off the side so it doesn’t quite get the darkest bit

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Ahh ok, that explains it

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inkgirl · 09/08/2026 22:29

Springcloud26 · 09/08/2026 21:48

@inkgirl is the test line as dark, or darker, than the control line? If so, I would say it is positive. Have you been testing before this one to see the progression?

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Its about the same shade

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LucyCL · 09/08/2026 22:37

So I knew I was out when CBT dropped on 10 dpo. I didn’t even bother testing so I waited until AF arrived this morning. That makes today CD1 of the 8th postpartum cycle. New cycle, new hope ! Baby dust to everyone here!✨

Silverglass · 09/08/2026 22:44

inkgirl · 09/08/2026 22:29

Ahh ok, that explains it

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It doesn’t look quite darker, if I move the line about I can get about 0.75, but definitely high enough I’d be taking it as good enough and just testing to see if it peaks tomorrow or if that is your peak. I’ve had cycles where I’ve ovulated without catching anything above a 0.85 despite testing every couple hours.

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inkgirl · 09/08/2026 22:46

Silverglass · 09/08/2026 22:44

It doesn’t look quite darker, if I move the line about I can get about 0.75, but definitely high enough I’d be taking it as good enough and just testing to see if it peaks tomorrow or if that is your peak. I’ve had cycles where I’ve ovulated without catching anything above a 0.85 despite testing every couple hours.

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Ahh ok, thank you for checking for me. Will check again in the morning

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StillWingingIt97 · 10/08/2026 04:23

AF arrived this morning so thats me out this cycle unfortunately ☹️

Babydustthisyear · 10/08/2026 07:05

DancingThroughLife02 · 08/08/2026 08:26

Had such high hopes this time due to the awkward spotting - but am officially out as AF did show up overnight with a vengeance.

On to the next cycle again 🥲

At least me and DH had a nice trip planned to Lake District so hopefully gets my mind off of it a bit, really really hoping for a sticky baby next cycle.

awww this happened to me last month, sooo annoying because when I was pregnant with my daughter this happened so I assumed it was the same…sooo upsetting, when ur hopes are high, all the best for the next cycle xxx

Babydustthisyear · 10/08/2026 07:14

Biyobio · 09/08/2026 13:18

Congratulations @ByLoudPeachPlayer how many DPO are you?

I'm 5DPO and not feeling anything different tbh. Will test next weekend when I'll be 12 & 13 DPO. I have a busy week so hopefully time will feel fast!

Anyone else going to test next weekend?

Yes il be due to test next week, im 4dpo, cycle 5 TTC baby number 2. Nice to know someone else is testing around the same time.

aghhhhh the biggest congratulations @ByLoudPeachPlayer! ❤️❤️

Babyno3ttc · 10/08/2026 07:35

Hi everyone I’m either 9/10dpo trying for baby number 3 done this test this morning, would this be about normal for 9/10dpo? Thanks

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 10/08/2026 07:36

Caved and tested this morning as my boobs were hurting which is not normal for me. BFN 😖. I’m 10 dpo so still time but getting less and less likely!

BigGirlPants01 · 10/08/2026 07:57

Had this this morning (10dpo) and I convinced myself I could see the shadow of a line! Nothing on a first response tho :(

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 10/08/2026 08:39

Babyno3ttc · 10/08/2026 07:35

Hi everyone I’m either 9/10dpo trying for baby number 3 done this test this morning, would this be about normal for 9/10dpo? Thanks

Looks great for 9/10 dpo! Lovely BFP! Congratulations 🙌!!

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 10/08/2026 08:41

Any change this morning @inkgirl ? That test does look nearly positive! Ovulation might be happening at last! Just as you were going to call the GP too 😂 fingers crossed this is it for you 🤞

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 10/08/2026 08:46

BigGirlPants01 · 10/08/2026 07:57

Had this this morning (10dpo) and I convinced myself I could see the shadow of a line! Nothing on a first response tho :(

I can see what you mean I think. Could definitely be the start of something! But could also be dye bleed maybe? Not sure it’s clear enough to tell unfortunately! Did you save your FMU? If so, do another cheapie and see if you get a similar?

BigGirlPants01 · 10/08/2026 08:48

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 10/08/2026 08:46

I can see what you mean I think. Could definitely be the start of something! But could also be dye bleed maybe? Not sure it’s clear enough to tell unfortunately! Did you save your FMU? If so, do another cheapie and see if you get a similar?

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Of course I threw it away! I'll test tomorrow or weds...AF due Thursday so we will know soon either way...