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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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justb01 · 14/08/2013 09:19

Hi, I'm a newbie here and ttc newbie as well! I'm looking for buddies to share experience. Who's with me?Experts tips always welcome
We've been ttc for fe months, before NTNP. However now I'm starting to feel the pressure for BFP.

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MrsW1981 · 05/03/2014 22:48

Ahh thanks ladies! I've ordered some off eBay so Saturday won't harmGrin

onelifeonechance · 06/03/2014 08:24

Morning all

Vicky, glad to hear your bean is well and getting bigger, so long as she keeps growing you'll be fine and it's a v good thing they are keeping an eye on you. Try to be reassured by that and not worry too much (easier said than done I am only too well aware!!). And if you feel something isn't right seek help straight away, otherwise try to sit back and relax as best you can, and see it as an excuse to eat more cake Grin

Excellent idea about giving up alcohol for lent Broody! Except I have a very good friends wedding end of the month so thinking it's not going to work (but if by some miracle I get my bfp before then that is so going to be my excuse for not drinking!!!) wood, what are you giving up? I haven't done anything last few years, trying to think what I've not had past couple of days that I could do....

Hello mrsb Smile and welcome. Good luck!

Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you all for the Sat poas party!!

onelifeonechance · 06/03/2014 08:26

Just read back, sorry wood I see about your lent thing, good idea! Saves a bit of cash too, all proceeds can be placed in the baby fund Smile

woodwaj · 06/03/2014 20:56

That is one side to TTC for so long, the baby fund is ok, Although its only really to cover the costs of maternity leave.

I was tempted to POAS today but I resisted. I have a weekend only rule! No sign of AF anyway.

broodysnoopstie · 06/03/2014 22:22

Hold out until Sat with me Wood! Smile

woodwaj · 07/03/2014 07:22

I will do I can't cope with a bfn om a friday morning haha! Have a nice day ladies nearly weekend!!

broodysnoopstie · 07/03/2014 08:02

Well It's Friday I've flushed my fmu and i've got all weekend off so lots and lots of time to knickerwatch! (Still not a symptom in sight so expecting AF) Off to work... hi ho hi ho! x

Vickyvix · 07/03/2014 08:56

Morning all

Welcome MrsW very best of luck to you.

I hadn't really thought about lent! I think I will give up buying stuff I don't need (i.e. Stuff for me) that will save a bit of cash at least. I should probably give up worrying too much too, have been a nervous wreck since Tuesday, DH being a star though.

They are supposed to contact me with the blood results....and I'm still waiting. I get the impression that they call me within a few days if something is wrong and call/write within a week or so if all is ok. I've been watching my phone for the last couple of days and it hasn't rung yet. The man did say if I hadn't heard after a week I could call them.

I have had confirmation that my 12 week bloods which were redone have come back fine, still 1:100000 for downs which is good, it's just the infection ones I'm waiting on.

Have been trying to eat lots of protein and iron over last few days to help baby grow but am craving milkshakes big time! I might cave and buy one today

Will be checking in for a POAS update tomorrow, good luck :)

NurseyJay · 07/03/2014 11:02

Hi everyone. This is my first post on here :) I've been reading posts for months. My husband and I decided Xmas-time we'd start TTC when we got back from skiing.
So, this is our first month TTC, and we're having lots of fun Wink
I think I'm due to ovulate either Sun or Wed... I use two diff apps on my phone and despite both having the same details input, they're giving me diff ovulation dates... confusing!
Either way we're DTD every other day... I'm trying to stay positive, but all the women in my family have problems conceiving... So I don't suppose we'll be lucky/blessed enough to conceive in our first month.
If anyone else is in the same boat... veeeeery early days, GOOD LUCK!!

broodysnoopstie · 07/03/2014 19:55

Hi nursey! Good luck! Smile

broodysnoopstie · 07/03/2014 19:58

Vicky.. Someone once told me when pg you should have anything you crave as your body is doing it for a reason... Milkshake away!

12 week bloods sounding good...fingers crossed for next lot. Sounds like no news is good news. xx

broodysnoopstie · 08/03/2014 08:05

bfn no trace of a line on a superdrug 10miu. I'm expecting Af tomorrow. Sad

woodwaj · 08/03/2014 10:37

Hi nursey good luck to you!!

Vicky get a milkshake down you!! (Or 3)

Same here broody bfn not that I expected any different. I dont know why but im quite confident I need to start my meds so might do tomorrow instead of monday (I'll do a test tomorrow just incase though)

broodysnoopstie · 08/03/2014 11:34

I can't quite believe I'm heading towards cycle 8! I want it so badly why isn't that enough.... I'm so tired of being disappointed...sorry just needed to spill!

broodysnoopstie · 08/03/2014 12:10

Oh god. I've posted this on March bus too Dp is away im going loopy.

... I've finally got out of my pjs and showered.. have had no symptoms in my 2ww but today despite this morning's bfn I'm feeling a bit crazy.. mainly because I've got stomach cramps and my fanjo aches like when AF is at its heaviest. I keep thinking it's arrived as get the wet feeling but when I check it's just LOADS of thick white lotiony cm in my knickers. I also feel really nauseaus. I'm after a vote

a) broody get a grip you aren't pregnant AF is just on its way..

b) broody I had this/I've heard of symotoms like this I think your pregnant. Just test in a few days..

Thanks ladies

Vickyvix · 09/03/2014 00:10

Well I had a massive peanut butter and banana milkshake yesterday afternoon and boy was it good!!

Sorry to hear about the BFNs, but it's not over until AF actually arrives.

broody hang in there! Might be a good sign. I definitely remember having a lot more CM when I got my BFP, in fact it just kind of stays like that Blush

I would hold out until Monday and test with FMU. Fingers, legs, eyes, ears crossed for you!! Keep us updated :)

broodysnoopstie · 09/03/2014 10:16

I'm hanging in. Sorry temporarily lost my grip on sanity! Smile

onelifeonechance · 09/03/2014 18:56

Sorry for the BFNs ladies, any updates? Fx for you both.

Hope everyone's had a nice weekend in this sunshine Smile

woodwaj · 09/03/2014 19:19

Hi all sorry for lack of replies been a busy weekend! No change today broody? I have a slight red tinge to my cm. But I don't know what to think now. I dont think id notice it if I wasnt checking though. Another bfn this morning anyway. Gutted this weekend dropped my phone and its got a big crack on it. Still working though!

broodysnoopstie · 10/03/2014 07:31

Another BFN for me. Sad

Vickyvix · 10/03/2014 12:11

Ooh sorry to hear about the BFNs ladies, but AF isn't here so that's sort of good news still. I still have my fingers crossed.

one any news on your letter, referral?

Hope you're all enjoying the lovely weather.

Had a productive weekend shopping and doing a few nursery bits, we ordered the cot (big move but it was in the sale) and I am half way through covering a chair to go in there - it's taken me all weekend and still not finished though, going to attack it again tonight.

NurseyJay · 10/03/2014 13:53

I'm now in the dreaded 2ww which feels like ages already. Since I've been payin more attention to my body, specifically my ovaries (lol) I wondered if other people started noticing little niggles/twinges/aches/pains as well as moods changing more since they've been ttc?

I defo had pain on the run up to ovulation, which is reassuring as pain indicates I definately ovulate (right??)

I am a nurse, but never really known much about baby business (ttc, pregnancy, birth), so if anyone has any hints/tips, feel free to msg me :)

broody It could swing either way, I'll keep my fingers crossed AF doesn't rear her ugly head!

Good luck to y'all

woodwaj · 10/03/2014 18:57

What day was your AF due Broody?

I seem to have started a period today still very light so ill hold off on the tablets, if its proper it has made this cycle 34 days!

Good job on the bargain cot Vicky, you have to get these bargains when you see them! When will you chase the doc for your results?

Nurse, ovulation pains are a good sign, but I never really know what was there before TTC and what I am now imagining!!

Try some cheap OPKs on amazon or you can chart your temperature as well

broodysnoopstie · 10/03/2014 19:39

Hello lovely ladies Af was due yesterday still not here. Feels like it should be though I've got lots of cramping and still nauseaus and still lots of white cm and today a banging headache... Think its just taking its time showing up as the tests were whiter than white with no trace of a line!

Wood that's good you don't need to take medication isn't it?

Nursey good luck on your 2ww

woodwaj · 10/03/2014 20:40

Its defo good that I dont need to take meds but I was sort of geared up to. I wanted the control back (but no hot flushes so thumbs up! )

I hate those whiter than white tests thats all I bloody get!

Oh well time for one born soon. Im sure I get a bit softer everytime I watch one

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