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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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****October bus ready to depart****

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stuffedmk · 21/12/2009 16:30

OK I have just worked out that if my next cycle is the same length as this one was then I will actually be due 1st October if I get pg so rather than sitting at the back of the September bus I thought I might skip straight ahead to the next one lol.

Plenty of chocolate and biscuits ready for the journey

stuffedmk TTC#2, Cycle 3, UCL? 26-34, CD1

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Nanny01 · 08/02/2010 12:59

Hi lucybarnes I bourght mine of amazon you can use it up to day 5 I think. Thats what In did. It dosn't come with any test stickes though, but agin they were cheaper at amazon than my local chemist. On amazon I think it has around £60 but local chemist was nearer to £90 so I ordered of amazon. Clear blue do aovulation kit with 7 tests. What I do like about the monitor is that you can see the rise in hormones before the peak, not that it helped me this month as dh was over worked and tiered so not much bding going on but who knows.
lucybarnes I have decided that this month I will test after the 14 th of this month as that was a 26 day cycle and if I can waite 2 more days till 28 days. I have tests but don't want to wast them. I would be thrilled if I got a bfp.

MountainFairy · 08/02/2010 12:57

Hi all,

Well, I am using the sticks. Usually I am regular ov on day 14, and this time it was on CD 18. I have a feeling what stuffedmk says about the time after ovulation is true, but let's see what the case may be for Nanny01 and me.

Nanny01 good luck. I gave up trying to time it as we have been at it for like a year, though not whole heartedly until now. We also stopped for a while for timing reasons... But I have a friend who times it each time and is always first time succesfull...

lucybarnes no idea about CBM as I am using the sticks. As I know my body quite well (CM and all that lovely stuff) I do not tend to use too many of them so it does not work out quite so expensive. I usually use 2 - 3 sticks a month (and sometimes I try and not obsess so I do not use any).

lucybarnes · 08/02/2010 12:39

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Nanny01 · 08/02/2010 12:32

MountainFairy hi this will be my second cycle but would like to have a bfp or else will have to miss 2 months. Dh and agreed to that with christmas and 3 b-days over those months already. Did you use any opk's this is my first month using the clear blue monitor. I am now worried if I get BFp what due date I would get.

Original poster
stuffedmk · 08/02/2010 12:31

I believe the time after ovulation tends to stay the same from cycle to cycle but the time before can vary (quite a lot for some)
Therefore if you ovulate later than normal you will be due on later than normal.

If you have irregular cycles and are able to identify when ovulation occured then it does at least tell you roughly when to expect AF (or a BFP )

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MountainFairy · 08/02/2010 12:12

I'll join you Lorelai. As a matter of fact, I'll join everyone as this is my firts post here. Have been lurking sround though . Still need to get the hang of the slang. It's so difficult! So forgive me if I don't quite understand what people are saying!

Anyway, like Nanny01 I also do not know if late ovulation means AF will be late. So not sure when to test. But to avoid too much confustion I thought I'd test late as well, 14 days after ov, proveded af does not show up beforehand.

Lorelai · 08/02/2010 11:58

Hi all. Sorry I haven't been around for acwhile, kind of put TTC to the back of my mind while AF was visiting. Got EWCM today though, so am back in full on obsessed mode!

Am wondering though if I should maybe have joined the nov bus instead, as it looks like I may be sitting at the back of this one on my own for a week

Nanny01 · 08/02/2010 11:51

Hi All
Feeling really confused as I think I ovulated later this month so does that mean af will be late. We only bd twice around the important time so not holding out much hope. Oh well will just have to bd for fun now,

sparechange · 08/02/2010 11:22

Ha, great minds re valentines testing, stuffed nymph it was so lovely to have a little cuddle and snuggle. I'm sure I caught DH giving me the look while I was cuddling her. We are definitely ready for our go now!

Nymphadora · 08/02/2010 11:11

sparechange I get sooooo broody around my friends two. She has a 1yo and a 2 month old,and I get broody with both. Is it weird that I try to make excuses to go and see her so I can get a cuddle

Loujalou · 08/02/2010 11:09

I know its not over til the fat lady sings but have some very slightly pink tinged cm that I wouldn't have noticed if I wasn't obsessed looking for any signs.

Am going to the doctors today to see what they can do. With regards to tests and all. It won't be hard to produce a few tears today. Can't believe I am on cycle 11 soon....

Also got upset by a friend who is obviously pregnant and won't tell anyone. She sent me a mail to say that she should have the all clear for some good news today and she hopes I have some good news soon. I know she was trying to be sweet but find it a bit insensitive. She knows how hard I am finding it and even told me to "Relax"

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stuffedmk · 08/02/2010 11:06

Taps fingers impatiently.....
Well I suppose at least I know roughly when to expect AF rather than the usual waiting. Just don't want to have to wait another week!
Don't think it is likely to happen this month but can't help thinking that valentines would make a nice day for a BFP lol.....I found out I was pg with DS on my 1st wedding anniversary and it made a romantic day even better so keeping fingers crossed
Of course if AF does turn up as expected I can always make myself feel better with lots of pancakes on the 16th

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sparechange · 08/02/2010 10:21

bah, Monday.
Where did the weekend go?
My friend came over with her 9 month old and I'm brooding like crazy!

Sunday will be 10dpo, so I think I can get away with an early test and it might make a nice valentine present

I've been symptom spotting like crazy as well. My boobs (and nipples) are really sore, and I swear they are bigger, although that could just be that I've put on weight

digitalgirl · 07/02/2010 22:23

I asked dh to pick up a test from the supermarket this eve. Forgot it shuts early on a Sunday. So made it through the weekend without buying a test. Wonder if I'll make it to next weekend?

I've never had a cycle longer than 53 days (other than when breastfeeding). If I'm yet to ovulate then I've got 4 days to do it before I break my record. Cervix has since disappeared since yesterday, but not much cm to speak of so can't really see it happening.

Also, still have back ache. And phantom boob pain. Anyone else get that feeling where it's as though your boobs are throbbing but when you actually touch them they're completely fine?

kawaiiko · 07/02/2010 19:07

Bunny, congrats! I haven't been on here much either this month (I seem to wind myself up if I spend too long posting/reading)

Nymph, I'm so sorry to hear you're having a rough time [hug emoticon]. I'm thinking of you.

lucybarnes, I started temping (got myself a copy of taking charge of your fertility) and using fertilityfriend this month and it's made a huge difference to my mood. I feel much more in control and have learned a lot about my body!

Fairygodmother1 · 07/02/2010 16:54

Congrats Bunny

Just updating stats. Put Bunny as today...

Nancydrewrocks TTC#4 Cycle 5 UCL32 CD50
Whatkatydidnext TTC#1 Cycle2 UCL27 CD39
digitalgirl TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL?? CD36
Heading4home TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 29 CD34
vivivi TTC#2 Cylce 1 UCL 22 CD31
Spacefrog TTC#2 Cycle 3 UCL 32 CD31
Lucylev- TTC-1 Cycle-6 UCL-35-36 CD28
SamanthaB123 TTC#3 Cycle 2 UCL 28 CD26
Nymphadora TTC#3 Cycle 5 UCL no idea any more CD25 or 26
Beckylou85 TTC#1 Cycle#4 UCL28 CD25
FairyGodmother1 TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL28 CD25
Loujalou TTC#2 Cycle 10 UCL 25-27 CD24
stuffedmk TTC#2 Cycle 4 UCL 25-34 CD24
BUnderTheBonnet TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 24-36??? CD24
craftykamo TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL ?? CD24
bunnygirl80 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL32 CD23
sparechange TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL32 CD23
Pointsmakeprizes TTC#2 Cycle 6 UCL 30-42 CD22
Gracie14 TTC#2, Cycle 2, UCL 28-30, CD21
UmBongo TTC#2, cycle 20, ucl 31-34, cd21
nickymorris TTC#2 Cycle 4 UCL 29-37 CD20
kawaiiko TTC#1, cycle 3, UCL 29-33, CD20
Armi TTC#1 Cycle 8 UCL 28 CD19
Nanny01 TTC#5 cycle 2 UCL 28 CD18
QandA TTC#2 Cycle 1 UCL 27 CD 18
Lorelai TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 26 CD11
FedUpAndHateFul TTC#2 Cycle 1(MC Dec) UCL 28 CD ?
twolittlemonkeys TTC#3 Cycle 1 UCL 30-70(!!) CD?
manchestermummy TTC#2 Cycle 6 UCL? CD?

Graduates:

Bessie123
legallyblond 24 Jan
Jennimoo 26 Jan
FrenchLimeblossom 4 Feb
bunny 7 Feb

Spacefrog · 07/02/2010 16:12

Congratulations bunny!

Odd things keep going on for me, woke up and temp was still high although period expected in 2 days. Got all excited until I managed to POAS and got a BFN.

I don't think I'll be charting BBT any more, it confuses me too much and I can't follow the strict rules around it.

Anyway, am not jumping off the bus yet, not until AF get me.

Nymphadora · 07/02/2010 15:53

Congrats Bunny

digitalgirl · 07/02/2010 15:30

Congratulations bunny!! Is that you two below me on the list? If so then you must be so pleased to finally get your bfp!! Sorry to hear it's been a stressful month for you and your dh. Hopefully this news is just the remedy to help you look forward.

Good luck!

bunny74 · 07/02/2010 13:48

sorry all - not been very active in the bus - had a really horrible month with family bereavements and DH needing loads of support.. however I got a BFP - so should hop off now - this month was rose quartz and moonstone in the pocket, BD odd days and lots of stress - recommend 2 out of 3 - good luck

digitalgirl · 07/02/2010 10:24

No AF, no spotting, and today I don't feel like it's on it's way, despite backache all week. Don't feel pg either. I'm being offered a job on Tuesday. Think I will hold out from testing till after that so I can legitimately accept it without knowing I am (if I am, emphasis on the probably not).

Although beginning to think I'm just having a very very long anovulatory cycle. Can't believe I'm back to this again.

Fairygodmother1 · 07/02/2010 10:00

Nancydrewrocks TTC#4 Cycle 5 UCL32 CD50
Whatkatydidnext TTC#1 Cycle2 UCL27 CD39
digitalgirl TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL?? CD36
Heading4home TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 29 CD34
bunny TTC1 Cycle11 UCL 25-29 CD33
vivivi TTC#2 Cylce 1 UCL 22 CD31
Spacefrog TTC#2 Cycle 3 UCL 32 CD31
Lucylev- TTC-1 Cycle-6 UCL-35-36 CD28
SamanthaB123 TTC#3 Cycle 2 UCL 28 CD26
Nymphadora TTC#3 Cycle 5 UCL no idea any more CD25 or 26
Beckylou85 TTC#1 Cycle#4 UCL28 CD25
FairyGodmother1 TTC#1 cycle 6 UCL28 CD25
Loujalou TTC#2 Cycle 10 UCL 25-27 CD24
stuffedmk TTC#2 Cycle 4 UCL 25-34 CD24
BUnderTheBonnet TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 24-36??? CD24
craftykamo TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL ?? CD24
bunnygirl80 TTC#1 cycle 4 UCL32 CD23
sparechange TTC#1 Cycle 5 UCL32 CD23
Pointsmakeprizes TTC#2 Cycle 6 UCL 30-42 CD22
Gracie14 TTC#2, Cycle 2, UCL 28-30, CD21
UmBongo TTC#2, cycle 20, ucl 31-34, cd21
nickymorris TTC#2 Cycle 4 UCL 29-37 CD20
kawaiiko TTC#1, cycle 3, UCL 29-33, CD20
Armi TTC#1 Cycle 8 UCL 28 CD19
Nanny01 TTC#5 cycle 2 UCL 28 CD18
QandA TTC#2 Cycle 1 UCL 27 CD 18
Lorelai TTC#2 Cycle 2 UCL 26 CD11
FedUpAndHateFul TTC#2 Cycle 1(MC Dec) UCL 28 CD ?
twolittlemonkeys TTC#3 Cycle 1 UCL 30-70(!!) CD?
manchestermummy TTC#2 Cycle 6 UCL? CD?

Graduates:

Bessie123
legallyblond 24 Jan
Jennimoo 26 Jan
FrenchLimeblossom 4 Feb

Loujalou · 07/02/2010 09:48

Having another bad day. 11 dpo (i think) and don't feel preggers just hormonal. Well at least my lp seems to have gone upto 13 days and 11 without spotting....

Nymphadora · 07/02/2010 09:33

I quite like my stats like that sums up how I feel this month!

Anyway I'm on the home stretch this time next week another cycle and I'm actually looking forward to it, this month has been very down. I shouldhave more idea if I'm working(dr on tues) and need to chase dh to hospital. Have stopped him drinking completely after drinking my wine to help his swimmers

congrats to FLB

graduates do give me hope

and sorry to see people go to November

Fairygodmother1 · 06/02/2010 21:37

Congrats FLB

It's really starting to look empty...

Wonder who's next????