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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.

All ttc or expecting their BFPs welcome. Fingers crossed for a fantastically fertile February!

983 replies

MrsF2510 · 15/01/2014 07:41

For those who have jumped off the January bus. May need assistance for the wonderfully organised ladies who are so brilliant at keeping the stats up to date!

So to start the engine MrsF2510 ttc #1 cycle 2 BFP due 1st Feb x

OP posts:
mama31 · 29/01/2014 15:39

Tried b6, and most other things really! So reflexology is my next experiment!!

Spinning thanks! I just feel like it must be my turn soon....really....its just got to be....and I know I don't deserve it anymore than anyone else.....but I just hope it's my turn soon! and yours!!! X

MrBsMrsB · 29/01/2014 16:49

Hi all,

Hope it's ok to join. My BFP is due on 11th Feb - Wouldn't a +ve HPT be the most amazing Valentines gift Grin
Been using the One Step OPKs and got +ve lines on CD11, 12 & 13 (Is that even normal?) BD'd' on CD7, 9, 11, 12 and 14 - so hopefully I have covered all bases.

MrBsMrsB ttc#1 cycle 2

Fingers crossed for a load of BFPs and Sept/Oct babies

BeatrixKidding · 29/01/2014 16:57

My partner and I went off to the wonderful Vitanova clinic in Denmark again yesterday for IUI cycle No.2. Out and back in a day is quite a journey, but it all went well and I'm feeling really positive about this one.

Good luck to everyone else on the bus. We'll be testing for the first time on the 11th February, so fingers crossed for second time lucky and a BFP for us, too.

seasavage · 29/01/2014 17:15

That sounds great. Off to Denmark with DH in March (though not to clinic). Best wishes. And to all.
I am at a crazy symptom spotting of 2ww now.
Today's is definitely weird. I feel I don't want anything on my waist. Hard to describe (like there's an elastic band pushing in there but not quite). I had this in previous pregnancies (but only after 20 weeks). probably just eating too much .

Treaclepie19 · 29/01/2014 18:16

Thanks broody
Fingers crossed I am ovulating... Rubbish day at work today too. Good luck to all those getting ready to POAS! :)
My 20 IC's arrived today :)

BingoBango85 · 29/01/2014 18:16

Feeling Snowbells post!!

RetroHippy · 29/01/2014 18:34

Been dropping in and out all month, 8dpo now and haven't POAS every day since 6dpo at all

Not been feeling pg (hardly surprising considering it's only a week after I ov'd! But just had a heated conversation with DH about work and got a bit emotional, now my boobs feel a bit weird, but could very probably be all in my mind! I keep prodding them, so I can't decide if they hurt just cause I'm poking Grin.

I usually have irregular cycles, so no idea when to expect AF, though I did get a positive OPK this month.

Can't handle the not knowing!! will keep up my daily testing

toots123 · 29/01/2014 18:41

Evening all!

Think im 6dpo so might test in another 6 days.

Is 12dpo a accurate result? Or would 14dpo be better?

Who am I kidding, I probably wont even wait another 6days!
good thing is, ive ran out of ic's and not up for wasting a lovely frer so will have to wait it out.

a baby is due to arrive into the family in the next day or two so that will keep me busy but increase my broody levels haha

m33r · 29/01/2014 18:54

mama keep you chin up mrs! You're wonderful and it will be you soon! I'm sure of it!! Stay positive! Good luck with the reflexology. I'm going to wait til next month to try it and also go private for next lot of tests to see where I am.

Thinking of you...

And of course, remember sazzle's story :-) x

PolytheneGirl · 29/01/2014 18:56

Hi ladies. I hope everyone is going on ok. Sorry to hear you're spotting mama but glad to see you are still making positive steps.

We started the SWI stage yesterday. DH returned from the bathroom to find me NUDP and promptly turned around and left again. He still hasn't mentioned it!! Haha I think I've scared him.

AF is due on valentines day and I've been daydreaming about wrapping up a BFP stick for dh's present. No doubt this will just have jinxed it! Wouldn't it be nice though!? Think I better get a back up plan!

BexBoo12 · 29/01/2014 19:02

Hi ladies, just bobbing my head in from September thread (hope you don't mind) to say hello to you all - to congratulate those with bfp! To support and cheer on those in 2ww, and to offer a glass of bubbly to those AF got Hmm

I've read a few people worrying about lack of symptoms - I think I can probably put some of your minds at rest - I had no ovulation pain, not much ECM at all which is why I used preseed to make dtd more comfortable. Following bfp (and right up til now - 8+2) I have had very few symptoms - I did have a bout if extreme me tiredness that lasted about 3 weeks and has just tailed off. The odd wave of nausea which has never developed into sickness. But literally nothing else. No sore boobs, no cravings as such other than junk food but that's completely normal for me and I have literally forgotten I am even pregnant at times. Had an early scan today because of confusion over dates and there was a tiny heartbeat Envy

I guess I'm just trying to say don't worry about lack of symptoms, you're not out til the fat lady sings as they say Grin I wish you all the luck in the world and hope to see lots of you on the antenna threads very soon!!!!!

Love, Bex xxx

BexBoo12 · 29/01/2014 19:04

Can I also just send a bit of extra bit of luck and baby dust to mama - you so deserve your bfp soon xxx

RetroHippy · 29/01/2014 19:06

Thanks Bex! When did you get your bfp? I ovulated at 12dpo which is early, so not sure if AF/bfp will be due early. I've never suffered with hormonal stuff at all (aside from vicious mood swings!) so I'm rather hoping I have an easy ride though possibly not for DH!

mama31 · 29/01/2014 19:14

Thankyou M33R and Bex! So kind! I'm trying to keep my chin up......with a large glass of prosecco right now!!!!! have lots to be thankful for really! So guess I'll just have to wait for my perfect bfp to complete our lives!

Thanks for all the support ladies your just wonderful all of you x

EnglishGirlAbroad · 29/01/2014 19:23

Lovely to see you Bex! Wish I was still on that antenatal thread with you Hmm But super glad everything is going well for you!
Hopefully we'll all be joining an antenatal thread soon enough!!
Keep us posted with how you're getting on! Smile xx

ImaginaryHat · 29/01/2014 19:40

Aw mama, it sucks that you've started spotting, I know that feeling only too well and its rubbish. Gp is probably a good idea to see if they can shed any light, I'm gonna go back if I have it again very early this cycle. Reflexology worth a go too I reckon! Hope you're enjoying your prosecco lovely.

Bex lovely to hear from you, how amazing to have your scan today and see that heartbeat, I can't wait for that moment, I just hope its soon!

Cd 8 today, not dtd yet. Dh out at the mo, will be getting in about half 10. Was considering pouncing on him when he gets in but I will be competing with match of the day and not sure if I'd win lol.

BexBoo12 · 29/01/2014 20:14

Retro - I got mine on Christmas Day and AF was due on 28th. You'll get yours soon enough, I just know you all will xxx

Hugs to you mama xxx

English!! We miss you over on antenatal, and im so hoping you get your beautiful sticky bean soon, you so deserve it!! Xx

I will stick around and pop my head in from time to time as long as no one minds xxxxx

KittyVonCatsington · 29/01/2014 20:24

You are all so kind with your Birthday wishes. Very nice to read! Had a lovely meal with DH which ended up with baby talk! We've decided to up DTD and start every day from CD9. The SMEP plan didn't work so will try something else! (and of course DH was game!)

LoveCuppy-really sorry to see you on the bus-how are you doing?

mama31-such a nasty feeling seeing spotting and not being sure if it is AF or not...good on you for doing so well.

mama31 · 29/01/2014 20:26

And to you Bex glad your doing well xx

Imaginary thank you! And yes I'm enjoying my prosecco think I deserve it!! Going away next wkend so looking in to reflexology nearby the place we are staying as it will be a nice relaxing treat but constructive also! We will both make GP appointments as well so hopefully we can get some more advice! But prob be told cycle 9 is too soon to worry as 12 months is the guidance! However DH can get swimmers checked so I guess that's something! Good luck to you lovely! X

mama31 · 29/01/2014 20:26

Thanks kitty but I know it is af, it always is....thats why I'm drinking prosecco! haha! I'm certain!

katecupoftea · 29/01/2014 20:37

Helloooooo
I've come to add my stats. We always planned on starting to TTC from Feb but my AF came early today meaning I'm not on the March bus as previously thought but the Feb one.
Katecupoftea TTC #1 Cycle 1 BFP due 24th Feb

Lovecuppy · 29/01/2014 20:44

kitty hello! Thanks for asking. Feeling pretty low to be honest.... Built up to testing today and then got home from a rubbish day at work yesterday and AF arrived.... Sorry for being a bit self-centred..... Think it's the hormones!! Sure in a few days all will be well again.

Where are you now in your cycle? Cx

Lovecuppy · 29/01/2014 20:45

Ps.... Happy birthday!!

KittyVonCatsington · 29/01/2014 20:53

I remember last Thursday when AF 'fully arrived' and was surprised at how crushing the blow was. I was desperate for it not to be happening and only felt better a couple of days later. So I don't think you are being self centred at all. It sucks! I'm now on CD7 and gearing myself up to starting the whole POAS for OPKs etc. tomorrow. I feel this is our lucky month for all of us Wink

barmybunting · 29/01/2014 20:55

mama sorry to see that you are feeling so low today with spotting appearing. I hope it isn't AF arriving, but just wanted to send Thanks your way.

Lovecuppy sorry to see you joining this bus, especially after a rubbish day at work.

Hi kate, welcome to the Feb bus. Exciting times to be starting ttc for you! Good luck!

I'm afraid I've come to join in the Sad passengers on the bus today. I started my new teaching job last Friday and I'm just utterly shattered. If anyone of you are thinking of moving from Scotland to England or vice versa, and you teach, all I would say is, don't do it! I can't get my head around the National Curriculum and the planning/assessment processes or systems in England at all so far, it is just so utterly different to Scotland. Given I didn't really want to move in the first place, I'm just feeling a bit rubbish about it really. Probably not helped because I had always thought I would be pregnant when we moved, so I would just be doing supply for a few months before mat leave but that's not happened.

Either that or the reflexology has just completely zonked me from yesterday - I'm ridiculously tired for this stage of the week.

sazzle, that's interesting re the reflexology hurting your ankles. I found two of my toes sore and part of the underside of my foot really painful which she said related to the adrenaline (ie stress) system. It's good to hear different bits feel different on other people, hopefully there is something in it!

Sorry, this is a bit of an essay tonight.