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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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TTC September/October 26

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ThereWereNoUsernamesLeft · 31/08/2026 11:43

I couldn't see that anyone's started a thread for September yet. Seeing as it's tomorrow thought I'd start one now. Seems AF arrived for a few of us at the same time so looks like we'll be in sync over the coming months.
How is everyone doing?

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GoneWithTheWind4 · 11/09/2026 15:06

GoneWithTheWind4 · 11/09/2026 14:57

Hello fellow TTC-ers. I’m 11DPO and the tests are still negative, so I’m out! I’ve two children and I’ve had two recent miscarriages. I’m 40… I think my approach of using ewcm to see when I ovulate may not be longer be suitable.. pls can you recommend cheap, easy to use kits for checking ovulation?

on the plus, I’m going to try and get paid tickets (as due date for next month conception would be late June.., so that fits!). And I’m going to get some skincare treatments in this month too! And have a few cocktails tomorrow.

onwards! Xx

Paid = OASIS

Sunshine78910 · 11/09/2026 16:24

GoneWithTheWind4 · 11/09/2026 15:06

Paid = OASIS

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So sorry to hear about AF but sounds like you’ve got some great plans lined up for the meantime. Sending you positive thoughts ❤️ I’m using the easy@home ones on Amazon, most people here seem to also use the premom app with them which looks great and much more scientific than the row I have of them lining my bathroom counter 🤣

Silverglass · 11/09/2026 16:27

Sunshine78910 · 11/09/2026 16:24

So sorry to hear about AF but sounds like you’ve got some great plans lined up for the meantime. Sending you positive thoughts ❤️ I’m using the easy@home ones on Amazon, most people here seem to also use the premom app with them which looks great and much more scientific than the row I have of them lining my bathroom counter 🤣

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I had to kill off my bathroom row when my cat started pinching them 😂 something in the pee seems to be like catnip.

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 11/09/2026 16:57

Silverglass · 11/09/2026 16:27

I had to kill off my bathroom row when my cat started pinching them 😂 something in the pee seems to be like catnip.

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😂😂😂 that’s brilliant! What a funny cat! Though mine likes to roll around in my knickers so I can’t talk!

@GoneWithTheWind4 I also use the Premom app together with the easy@home tests. Much cheaper than ClearBlue and seems to work just as well as far as I can tell.

Fairiebee · 11/09/2026 18:27

GoneWithTheWind4 · 11/09/2026 14:57

Hello fellow TTC-ers. I’m 11DPO and the tests are still negative, so I’m out! I’ve two children and I’ve had two recent miscarriages. I’m 40… I think my approach of using ewcm to see when I ovulate may not be longer be suitable.. pls can you recommend cheap, easy to use kits for checking ovulation?

on the plus, I’m going to try and get paid tickets (as due date for next month conception would be late June.., so that fits!). And I’m going to get some skincare treatments in this month too! And have a few cocktails tomorrow.

onwards! Xx

I like your way of thinking. I am also 40 with 3 kids and 2 recent pregnancies (chemical, mmc). I use clearblue digital that is not cheap but it's less confusing. Way easier than guessing or intercourse every other day.

Baby2pls · 11/09/2026 19:47

Any experience with cervix checking? I’ve just done some research and realised I was feeling for the wrong thing 🤣 Now I’ve found it, it’s so high I could just about get a fingertip on it. Research seems to show it’s not actually reliable though?!

GoneWithTheWind4 · 11/09/2026 21:06

Fairiebee · 11/09/2026 18:27

I like your way of thinking. I am also 40 with 3 kids and 2 recent pregnancies (chemical, mmc). I use clearblue digital that is not cheap but it's less confusing. Way easier than guessing or intercourse every other day.

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Thank you! Feel like time is slipping away, but I really cba (or find the time) to have lots of sex! I’ll get the digital I think for next cycle x

Selyak · 11/09/2026 21:15

Had really bad cramps today so I’m assuming I’m ovulating. Not had time to have sex this week so it’s tonight or not this month. Really regret eating half the pizza for dinner 😂 someone we know have just announced their pregnancy. I’m so broody

Selyak · 11/09/2026 21:46

And I’m definitely out this month because he’s too tired… great 😒

WonderingAboutBabies · 11/09/2026 22:49

Hi all, still haven't ovulated and on CD30 🫠. I have PCOS but managed to conceive my first with no issues. However a lot more symptoms and weight gain since then, so my cycles are all out of whack. Going to see my GP for some advice, possibly metformin - I think I've seen a few post about it here... fingers crossed 🙏

Selyak · 11/09/2026 23:15

He took a half an hour power nap and woke up ready to go so maybe we aren’t out

GoneWithTheWind4 · 12/09/2026 05:58

Erm. Seems that I tested too early. CD26 and I’ve tested a very faint positive using very early morning wee. Had a horrible dream, woke up feeling shaking and weird, thought I’d check again as I was going day drinking today. after MCs I’m thinking this is stage 1, let’s see if I get passed 9 weeks next xx

TTC September/October 26
TTC September/October 26
Baby2pls · 12/09/2026 06:48

@GoneWithTheWind4 ahhh congratulations! How many days post ovulation are you? X

GoneWithTheWind4 · 12/09/2026 06:51

Baby2pls · 12/09/2026 06:48

@GoneWithTheWind4 ahhh congratulations! How many days post ovulation are you? X

Thank you. Not quite sure of how I’m feeling, probably due to the Mcs. But it’s a start hey! Phew. I’m approx 12DPO. I’m going to go out and get a digital test this morning to triple check. Feeling a bit sick this morning but it could be anxious nervous xx

LavenderSweetPea · 12/09/2026 07:21

@GoneWithTheWind4 congratulations! So exciting. Wishing baby dust to everyone else in the 2ww

Fairiebee · 12/09/2026 07:40

GoneWithTheWind4 · 12/09/2026 05:58

Erm. Seems that I tested too early. CD26 and I’ve tested a very faint positive using very early morning wee. Had a horrible dream, woke up feeling shaking and weird, thought I’d check again as I was going day drinking today. after MCs I’m thinking this is stage 1, let’s see if I get passed 9 weeks next xx

Congratulations 🥳 I know how you feel. After a misc you can't be super happy because of the fear. Step 1 as you said. I hope for a darker line and positive outcome this time ❤️

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 12/09/2026 09:46

Selyak · 11/09/2026 23:15

He took a half an hour power nap and woke up ready to go so maybe we aren’t out

Glad for you! It’s so tricky sometimes, when you are “it’s go time” and they are “but I’m sooooo sleepy!”. Sometimes I think my DH doesn’t quite get how critical the timing is 🤦‍♀️

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 12/09/2026 09:47

@GoneWithTheWind4 Congrats! Hope this is a sticky bean for you! 🤞

Silverglass · 12/09/2026 10:14

Hm my tests got a bit darker but have now stalled so I’m not expecting good news, although I know easy@home aren’t great progression. Abroad for a wedding next week so I’m hoping any bleeding holds off at least another week fingers crossed.

Saffie920 · 12/09/2026 10:16

GoneWithTheWind4 · 12/09/2026 05:58

Erm. Seems that I tested too early. CD26 and I’ve tested a very faint positive using very early morning wee. Had a horrible dream, woke up feeling shaking and weird, thought I’d check again as I was going day drinking today. after MCs I’m thinking this is stage 1, let’s see if I get passed 9 weeks next xx

Congratulations and fingers crossed for you that you have a sticky little bean 💕

Saffie920 · 12/09/2026 10:17

Silverglass · 12/09/2026 10:14

Hm my tests got a bit darker but have now stalled so I’m not expecting good news, although I know easy@home aren’t great progression. Abroad for a wedding next week so I’m hoping any bleeding holds off at least another week fingers crossed.

This happened to me with easy@home in my previous pregnancies as well - didn’t really get a ‘dye stealer’ even with my daughter. Keeping my fingers crossed for you

Vimto1991 · 12/09/2026 10:31

Congrats everyone on positives. I’m CD11, not had my peak or usual ovulation mucus (ever since mini pill I seem to get it in abundance 🤢). Just all a waiting game.

still feeling nervous to ttc. Last month I was so sure. Now I’m scared!

Baby2pls · 12/09/2026 11:27

@Saffie920 @Silverglass I never got a dye stealer either. I hope all is okay x

Silverglass · 12/09/2026 11:35

Saffie920 · 12/09/2026 10:17

This happened to me with easy@home in my previous pregnancies as well - didn’t really get a ‘dye stealer’ even with my daughter. Keeping my fingers crossed for you

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Yeah mine were never dye stealers last time either, but they definitely got about twice as dark as this and at least showed a little bit of progression every day. I’ll give it another few days to progress, but I’m just not feeling hopeful when last time was a much nicer progression using the same tests.

Fairiebee · 12/09/2026 16:50

I am 9dpo pm and I see a vvvf line in a one step test (the cheap ones) and I do it again and I see again one very very light shadow. The thing is I don't know if is my idea or the tests. I thought I saw something again two days ago. I did many times today but only now in the afternoon I saw something. If it's indeed positive do you think it will show for sure in the morning?