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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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BFP in 2013

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RedRobin1 · 26/01/2013 10:02

Hello - starting a new one as the old one filled up.....

Didn't want to start another...but I really hope this is the last thread for all of us.

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Thingymajigs · 28/02/2013 12:54

res, it could definitely still happen. I have heard that soy has messed with normal cycles which has stopped me from trying it so far but I also know that cycles can quickly get back to normal.

WhenSheWasBadSheWasHopeful · 28/02/2013 14:07

resipsa sorry your ov is late. Try not to worry, mine often appeared late for no reason. It will probably happen any day now.

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RedRobin1 · 28/02/2013 14:35

oh no res I know the panic of delayed OV all too well. Try not to, as its a relief when that +ve OPK does appear.

I am having a shit day. Def believe AF will arrive. Also now I have to travel away for work, plus DH will also be gone, god knows if we are going to manage to conceive at this rate! We wont even be able to time it now as will only be able to jump DH on weekends :( work sucks.

I have decided to leave it up to fate now. I have done enough of EPO popping, Robitussin drinking, nasty grapefruit juice swallowing, dtding, conceive plussing, OPK and crazy temping, not had caffeine for 10months, heathy eating and what not. I just want to stop trying. I am going to give it 4 more cycles, then I am turning to Clomid.

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Alexandra6 · 28/02/2013 14:52

red your work situ sounds shit for ttc Sad Although as sperm lives for a few days (allegedly) lots of dtd on wkends could keep you covered for the rest of the week?

Sometimes it does all feel like such a struggle doesn't it, I'm off to acupuncture tonight and am about to drink some Spirulina (algae), haven't had a nice coffee in a year...all feels pointless sometimes! Don't give up though, I hope you get there before clomid. Also I'm really sorry if we've covered this before, but why does clomid help if you're ov naturally?

kittykatsforever · 28/02/2013 14:57

When is af due red? Fx she stays away!
Try not to panic res, I'm sure it will be in the next day or so, mine used to vary by a few days although I don't think for one minute you have done any harm with trying soy etc I think I agree with Alex to try one at a time with something new just incase they have negative effects on each other

Alexandra6 · 28/02/2013 15:19

Sorry red I read your post wrong, didn't realise AF hasn't arrived yet - still hope for this cycle then!

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RedRobin1 · 28/02/2013 16:50

AFs due next tues. boobs are achy and heavy but apart from that just feel like the previous cycles like she's about to come.

alex our clinic has a standard process with secondary infertility. Don't know how and why but they will put us on clomid before trying iui or ivf. Even if I am ovulating. Standard procedure. I will check with clinic next week but that's what I remember them saying last time. My appt is on the same day as AF due. At least ill get some answers if not a bfp.

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twinklestar2 · 28/02/2013 17:58

Red you are totally my twin: AF due on appointment day! Although hope yours doesn't come like mine did.

KerryJewels · 28/02/2013 20:33

Doc called and said Progesterone went up to 11.2...so she says now it's time to sit back and wait to see if I got pregnant this month...easier said than done:)Hope everyone is good today!!!

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RedRobin1 · 28/02/2013 21:36

Not to worry you kerry but my GP told me progesterone needs to be over 30 to confirm ovulation. Unless they are using different measuring levels in the US?

Sorry didn't want you to worry but also didn't want you miss something.

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resipsa · 28/02/2013 23:06

Seen this before. There are different measurements in the US; a US 10 = UK 30 so kerry all systems go!

resipsa · 28/02/2013 23:08

Still no +ve here but DTD anyway! Maybe tomorrow....

Thingymajigs · 01/03/2013 06:17

I had a dream that I was pregnant after trying for a long time. I was also Chinese and on the run from the government so perhaps I shouldn't read much into that. Smile
Hope ovulation appears for you soon res. The waiting is so frustrating sometimes.
red and alex, I've always wondered about clomid too. I've got to go back to my GP in May and I'm thinking she might suggest that but it seems pointless if I'm already ovulating. More than anything I really want a scan to check everything is ok in there.

resipsa · 01/03/2013 14:56

Hi thingy - never usually use OPK first thing but did today and got +ve, thank God! Tested again just now and got -ve so v glad I forced DH to do the right thing (!) yesterday and on a promise for tonight, too!
Would you pay for a scan (cause I'd say it's worth it for peace of mind)? After mine, I knew that my ovaries were normal and "young for my age"(???), I had quite a high AFC, my uterine lining was not too thin (a worry after my ERPC) and there was nothing obviously wrong. It is reassuring.
My friend had DC1 yesterday and not jealous at all for a change, just happy for her. She had MMC a few months before mine and tried for 10 months before getting pregnant again with a lot of angst along the way. That's all forgotten now, of course!

resipsa · 01/03/2013 14:58

PS Don't get caught; you don't want to have the baby in a Chinese prison Grin!

weechops · 01/03/2013 16:23

Yay res :) glad you're right on schedule for a bfp! :)

Thingymajigs · 01/03/2013 19:51

Yay! Smile Glad to hear its finally turned up and great news about your friend. It's a little reminder that this can happen for all of us eventually.
I think I would pay for a scan if nothing has happened in another year definitely. DS has asked for a brother or a sister again. So sweet, he will make a great big brother. Although we're heading towards an 11 year age gap already!

WhenSheWasBadSheWasHopeful · 01/03/2013 20:04

Good timing res so glad ov finally arrived.

thingy great dream. What the hell did you do to be on the run?

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RedRobin1 · 01/03/2013 20:19

Yay res seeing a +ve opk feels so good Smilefx for your bfp.

I have 4 more days till AF shows up.

How you doing when?

thingy lol your post made me laugh....bizzare dreaming. Chinese govt....what next?! Haha

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WhenSheWasBadSheWasHopeful · 02/03/2013 07:47

Hi red I'm not too bad thanks. Trying and failing not to panic during this pregnancy but it seems to be going ok. Symptoms include

Hungry but nauseous
So thirsty
Needing to pee all the time (see so thirsty)
Exhausted
Absolute love of fatty salty food.

Thingymajigs · 02/03/2013 08:12

I don't remember what my crime was but it was the Chinese government so it could've been anything. Another mad night of dreams but I'll spare you all the details.
How is the 2ww this time red? I am so busy I keep forgetting about it but I imagine that'll change in a couple of days.
I'd like to say that the worry will go away soon when but I find parenting in general to be one big worry. It'll definitely be worth it though.

kittykatsforever · 02/03/2013 08:55

Thingy are you in the 2ww, my only symptom this time was mad strange dreams every night Wink

Thingymajigs · 02/03/2013 09:39

Yes I am! A BFP would do nicely right about now. I think I've possibly been pushing myself a bit too hard lately which could be the cause of the crazy dreams but maybe just maybe...

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RedRobin1 · 02/03/2013 10:43

I love reading about weird dreams do share thingy Grin

I think the 2ww is much calmer this time as I am not expecting to get my bfp soon. Just sore boobs still here. Feel totally like AF will make an appearance.

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KerryJewels · 02/03/2013 18:32

I'm in the 2ww also...no symtoms..no sore boobies..no nausea...my AF should arrive on 3/10.Well the only thing I can note is a very heavy,bloated abdomen..but that could be from the Clomid.Hoping we are all blessed with beautiful,healthy babies in our own perfect time..sooner than later! I do have crazy strange dreams lately..esspecially since the Clomid...O and I wanted to tell you guys too that with my other pregnancies the earliest I noticed any symptoms was three weeks along...so don't lose hope:)