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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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MacaroniPenguin486 · Today 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…!

lotusbiscoff · Today 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 😅

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inkgirl · Today 11:06

MacaroniPenguin486 · Today 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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Silverglass · Today 11:06

Vimto1991 · Today 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!

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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
LionMama2 · Today 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 😂.

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inkgirl · Today 11:52

LionMama2 · Today 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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BountifulPantry · Today 15:22

Caggie09 · Yesterday 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!

BountifulPantry · Today 15:26

MacaroniPenguin486 · Today 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.

MochaLove · Today 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 😅

MochaLove · Today 15:38

BountifulPantry · Today 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.

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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.

fluffycauliflowers · Today 17:16

BountifulPantry · Today 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.

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

Selyak · Today 18:48

inkgirl · Yesterday 22:46

You're not out till AF arrives 😊

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

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inkgirl · Today 18:54

Selyak · Today 18:48

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

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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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