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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:
pebble82 · 31/01/2014 20:03

So sorry lovecuppy I hadn't read back in my haste to moan. Terrible news. Wish you all the strength you and your DP need at such a tough time. X

missmrsmummy · 31/01/2014 20:33

Very sorry for your news lovecuppy

Well I have been signed off for two weeks with work-related stress. Hoping I can chill a bit and it will help my chances of bfp!

Well done polly and mum you lucky things!

Pollywhatshername · 31/01/2014 20:51

Lovecuppy, sorry to hear your sad news.

Thanks for all the good wishes. No pebble I started testing at 7dpo...madness I know., but I just couldn't believe how sick I felt, had bleeding gums and really tingly boobs too. Felt exactly same as I did on last pregnancy. If I wasn't pregnant I was going insane!

Just saw you tested at 9dpo....and got BFN. I did too but got positive next day. Defo don't give up hope. Got a negative on clear blue on 9dpo and positive on first response next day.

Fingers crossed!!!

Jo178 · 31/01/2014 20:57

Hi all, jumping on from the Jan bus. TTC #2 cycle 1 and I'm now on CD31, 11dpo. Unsure when AF is due as this is first real month after coming off cerazette early Dec. am convinced AF is hiding round the corner as have had mild cramps on and off today as well as pinky orange intermittent spotting when I wipe. Bfn this morning when I tested and hoping against hope that it's implantation bleeding and not the witch!

pebble82 · 31/01/2014 20:58

Thanks. I did test at 6pm so all isn't lost yet. Will try with fmu either tomorrow or Sunday (if I can wait!). I just feel we did everything right so hoping for the best. Had temp drop at 6/7dpo so hoped that was implantation.

Pollywhatshername · 31/01/2014 21:12

pebble I think all is far from lost....very unlikely you'd see any kinda line this early in the evenings try again in the morning. Temp drop sounds really promising too. I really hope it's positive for you. The waiting and wondering is a killer!!

babytinks89 · 31/01/2014 21:27

Cd13 so far for me!! Negatives on opks so far...... When am i going to ovulate, i really thought i was last night as had cramping but nope!! Still been dtd most nights so i hope i opk postive over the weekend as going insane!! 17/18 days until next AF so im looking like a late bloomer!!

Treaclepie19 · 31/01/2014 21:31

Dont stress babytinks!!! Day 14 is common to ov :)

pebble82 · 31/01/2014 21:36

I OVd CD 19/20. Just keep dtd.

Also I never really got a clear positive opk. Are you temping babytinks

LittleMissSunshine33 · 31/01/2014 22:30

Congrats mum and Polly what a good start to the bus!!

Sorry LoveCuppy hope you and DH are ok.

Went to buy some OPKs and that and the pg test shelves were nearly empty! Seems to be a busy time of year for baby making ... unless you all live near me and have got there first Wink

babytinks89 · 01/02/2014 00:03

I hope so treacle!!! :)

I dont pebble no... To be honest i'm so blonde at this i actually dont understand this temping malarky haha! Sunday is expected OV day so will seeee! had a constant stitch feeling in my tummy all night though... :(

happygoluckyinOz · 01/02/2014 01:44

Sorry for your news lovecuppy congrats to those with BFP's already!

Well I was pleased to read that others got a temp drop at 7dpo as that's what I had this morning! I'm finding temping a great way of seeing where you are in your cycle, I'm certainly a convert.

Been frantically symptom spotting - milky discharge, lower back pain, mild achey cramping & this morning feel slightly 'off' if not outright nauseous...

Going to try and hold out to test on tuesday when I'll be 10dpo.

Would be totally crazy considering I only stopped the pill on Jan 5th! Probably getting my hopes up way to much! Blush

Demi123 · 01/02/2014 02:20

Have I done enough in ttc?
I have been ttc for years, I have now tested with the clearblue smiley face opk's I got my first smiley face 29th and second 30th I had intercourse 28th 30th and 31st my question is have I done enough although I didn't have intercourse the day of the first smiley even though I did it the night before?

Zermatt · 01/02/2014 02:27

So sorry to hear that Lovecuppy, hope your DH is ok and that the 2 of you can help each other and his mum through it.

Mum2 and Polly, fantastic news on the BFPs!! So exciting xx

Happygolucky, I love Perth too, the weather and beaches certainly help! I like the fact it's laid back and outdoorsy, when we first moved here I found it a bit too quiet but have come to love it, plus it's changed so much in just 3 years. I think it would be a lush place to bring up a little one, fingers crossed for you on this cycle x

Zermatt · 01/02/2014 02:52

Do people using the clear blue opk's really wait 4 hours without going to wet their lettuce before testing! That's such a long time for my small as a peanut bladder!

RetroHippy · 01/02/2014 08:15

zermatt, I use the OPKs when I get home from work. I go for a wee at lunch, then test when I get home. Got really grumpy if I had shitloads of marking to do and had to pee before I left!

Anyway, latest update here; 11/12 dpo, still bfn on the ics. No boob pain (which is odd in itself as I do usually get it before AF), strange crampy feeling yesterday, thick, creamy cm and seriously crazy dreams. All of which I may be imagining!!

Going out for dinner tonight and a drinky-poo to celebrate making it through dry January. I guess having a few drinks tonight will guarantee a bfp and a hangover in the morning!

EnglishGirlAbroad · 01/02/2014 08:39

Happygolucky, I'm 7dpo too and also had a temp drop this morning, followed by a thick glob of ewcm. Sorry TMI!! What's that about?!

Zermatt - clear blue OPKs say to use fmu don't they?? I always use fmu with clear blue and usually test with a cheapie in the afternoon.

KittyVonCatsington · 01/02/2014 09:13

Morning all! I don't if anyone remembers my angst on the January bus in not getting a positive reading on my Boots own brand OPKs? Well, day 2 of using ClearBlue Digis and I have a flashing smiley! On CD10 wasn't expecting it yet, but it's nice to see and aliviates a little of my worries that I wasn't ovulating. Will DTD daily until I get a solid smiley. Don't want to take any chances and don't mind deviating from the SMEP plan as DTD every other day from CD8 to CD29 didn't work last month. This month is it...I can feel it Grin

sherbertlemon17 · 01/02/2014 09:16

Morning everyone! So 13dpo here and I'm holding out POAS until tomorrow when AF is due. Not feeling very positive this morning as I've not long stopped the pill and my cycles are still all over the place. It's our first cycle trying though, so early days yet.

Had a few symptoms; achey back, not sore boobs but tingly feeling and every now and again I feel like I can taste blood in my mouth. This is the one that made me excited, but bet it's just cracked lips! Lol! They are all probably pill withdrawal no doubt! Grr!

If I get a bfn I think I'll temp next cycle. Can anyone shed any light? What type of thermometer? When do you temp? What should I be looking for? Sorry for so many questions!

KittyVonCatsington · 01/02/2014 09:22

If I get a bfn I think I'll temp next cycle. Can anyone shed any light? What type of thermometer? When do you temp? What should I be looking for? Sorry for so many questions!

I'd be interested on advice too, in case I have to board the March bus!

missmrsmummy · 01/02/2014 09:25

Yay, come on Kitty! Love your enthusiasm.

Demi yes I'd say that's good enough... The sperm from 28th will have stayed inside you :-)

bellaboo88 · 01/02/2014 09:26

English, youre right Im not out yet till witch arrives

Mum...what time was ur first faint line & how long are you're cycles?

I'm 12dpo today, only lasted till 10dpo last month.

Has anyone had implantation cramps all at right times & gone on to get bfp, just a shy one but late? X

pebble82 · 01/02/2014 09:29

sherbertlemon I have this one as it shows to 2dp www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001CL2GIA/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Take your temp at the same time everyday, just after you wake up. Don't do anything before you take it (so before going to the loo, brushing teeth etc)

Your temp will be lower before OV then it'll spike (day after OV) staying high and may dip at 6-12dpo (possible implantation, although this is not always the case, might not happen and also some women get the dip without being pg). If you're pg it'll stay high if not it'll drop again for next AV.

I had a dip at 6/7dpo but now 10/11dpo and still no BFP. Luckily I got out of working at the baby event so I don't have to be nice to new mums and pregnant women today!

My boobs are really sore though, but that's pretty normal around this time for me anyway.

missmrsmummy · 01/02/2014 09:29

I'm due to ov mon/Tue but we haven't DTD yet... DH is saving up for a good first shot!

Got my soft cups as well now... Weird but I'll give it a go! Can't help but think of these www.bellbrush.com/holder-round-handi-hoop-p-2337.html?osCsid=d3bb81b7a25fcbc3edc190a9efac37f6 when I look at them!

Any one else soft cupping this cycle?

RetroHippy · 01/02/2014 09:57

mrsmissmummy I used soft cups this cycle as I had some in from an experimental test! yes, you can feel them during sex Hmm I'll let you know in a few days if it worked!

It does feel good knowing that all the sperm is caught and in the right place not dribbling down your leg Grin