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Conception

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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TTC #1 hoping for BFP before xmas.

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babybelle1 · 13/08/2014 18:15

I am new to mumsnet and just wanted to start a new thread for those who have maybe just started ttc or have been for a while and their goal is to get a bfp before xmas this year.

I have just started ttc and not long off microgynon so waiting to see what happens. Not telling anyone as me and DP want to keep it to ourselves until bfp to avoid any pressure so just looking for some internet friends to chat to!

OP posts:

idlefolly · 01/09/2014 05:19

Cream, I know it's hard but try not to worry. Maybe it is just taking your body a while to get back it's natural rhythm after meds that stopped your AF? Are you having regular AFs now? Has the temping revealed any patterns and does your CM tell you anything?
I'm in a similar boat, my AF hasn't reappeared and it's nearly 8 wks since I had my implant removed. I only started temping a few days ago but I have had no signs that I'm ovulating since removal. It's hard not to obsess over it, which I think makes it worse as then I worry that I'm preventing it by worrying!! I've got my FX for you.

Melodygrace · 01/09/2014 12:03

I'm still getting positive opks!!! If this turns into bfp then these opks are picking up pregnancy way faster than hpt. 6 days of positive opks I'm testing all times of day and night they are all positive! I can't be ovulating this long surely??? I'm 7or 8 dpo!

idlefolly · 01/09/2014 12:16

Are you using internet cheapies or Clearblue etc... Melody?

Melodygrace · 01/09/2014 13:29

I use Internet cheapies then bought another brand from supermarket still all positive. It's very strange when I first started using them a couple of days before I suspected ovulation they were fine negative slightly darker then positive then faded, now all always positive. pictures from about half ten and about half hour ago. And negative hpt. Can't help myself..... Lol

InThisTogether · 01/09/2014 13:30

I'm in! Am an absokute novice, no idea what I am doing. We started in earnest this month, so here goes... good luck ladies!

idlefolly · 01/09/2014 14:37

Hi Melody. I have used internet cheapies on and off and a couple of times I have had a couple of days of what look like positives, but more like the middle one in your picture where the test line isn't as dark as the control line. I have given up on OPKs for now as my AF hasn't returned since having my implant removed 8 weeks ago (annoying) but when it does, I'm going to start using the Clearblue digital tests with the smiley faces as they are apparently more sensitive than internet cheapies and can predict four fertile days rather than one. I found the ICs a bit confusing to interpret because it's hard to decide whether the test line is as dark or almost as dark as the control line - it's open to interpretation really isn't it! I'm sorry I don't have any advice to help you but maybe try Clearblue instead, or temping and monitoring your CM and cervix (have a read of Taking Charge of Your Fertility if you get a chance), which are apparently more reliable indicators of ovulation (although I wouldn't know, as I have no idea what my cycle is doing at the moment)!!

Melodygrace · 01/09/2014 15:48

Thank you. I will give it a read. I will just have to wait and see. I won't bother using them next month. Thanks for the advice.

rubyrubes13 · 01/09/2014 17:55

Can I join in 6 dpo really want BFP before xmas (please can someone tell me what this stands for newbie) not for obvious reasons my dad works away his home for my 31 (06 Oct) and Xmas and I don't want to tell him over the phone when bfp occurs I told him about our engagement and date setting over the phone I want to tell him face to face that he is going to grandpa and then of course run (this will be his first) ...

creamhearts · 01/09/2014 17:56

Thanks idle My cycle has calmed down a bit yes, my cycles have always been long and I seem to have settled back into that but you are right, they are not back to 100% normal.

I think my temp has risen indicating that I may have ovulated. My CM is not giving a lot away really! I am going to use OPKs next month.

Fingers crossed for everyone xx

rubyrubes13 · 01/09/2014 17:58

Idlefolly melodygrace I am using cb dual digital and they are fab pricey but worth it love the smiley face DH even asks if I get the smiley face in the mornings takes all the guess work out of it..

Bluebird89 · 01/09/2014 20:30

I agree that the OPKs that require you to determine if the line is darker than the test are confusing, once my cycle gets back to normal I'll be buying the clear blue one.

I do finally feel like my body might actually be doing something though so I am rather pleased! DP is on nights all week though so they'll be no DTD.

I think I'll have a google of this book you keep mentioning Idle see if I can get hold of a copy.

shouldnthavegoogledit · 01/09/2014 20:30

Ok ... is anyone else is in the 2ww and resisting the urge to POAS yet? I'm making up some incredibly inventive symptoms as I go along. Leg twitch? Pregnant! Stuffy nose? Pregnant! ... You get the idea.

Also, in case it helps and at the risk of forever sounding even more obsessive and bonkers than I already do I used both the Clearblue monitor AND cheap internet OPKs every day.

The CBFM gave me 5 days of 'high' and then 2 days of 'peak' - and the OPKs 'agreed' on one of the last 2 days. The temperature jumped the day before, which Fertility Friend was none too cheery about, but overall it build up to a picture of 'things might be working down there after all'. So if you do have the spare money and like me need to time things carefully because of work schedules etc, I think it's worth the investment.

On the other hand, from what I've read, for normal/sane people the very best thing is to try and do it every other day whenever possible throughout the month.

creamhearts · 01/09/2014 21:06

Oh so with the ebay cheapy OPKs the line has to be as dark as the control line for you to be ovulating? I didn't know that.

Thepurplegiraffe · 01/09/2014 21:08

Hi can I join you. I am currently in my 2nd cycle of ttc in a serious way. I am 36 and still breastfeeding but only once a day so I'm hoping it's not affecting anything. I have had regular AF for months now but no sign of anything happening yet...

Freedom40 · 01/09/2014 21:44

can i join i have been off pills since may and finally got AF last week 1st since off pills. really want BFP by Xmas as DH and I would love kids and we are both in our 40s but found each other last.

Bluebird89 · 02/09/2014 08:14

cream I'm by no means an expert but certainly with the ones I bought the line has to be the same colour or darker than the test line.

Welcome giraffe and freedom fx for both of you

Baffers100 · 02/09/2014 10:42

I came off Gederal in early August one week in to the pack. We really wanted to start a family so I wasn't patient enough to complete the pack and wait as usual (though my doctor said there's no need).
I had a withdrawal bleed last month (sorry if TMI) and am due to start ovultating in the next couple of days. I usually know when I am ovulating as it feels like there's an elephant partying in my abdomen!
Our plan is to continue to have fun trying and not to test until the end of October, hopefully I will have some good news on our anniversary which we can share with the family over christmas :)

PrincessPenguin · 02/09/2014 11:59

I'm posting for the first time as a new joiner! Am 27 and had my implant removed about 4 weeks ago...no AF yet but DP & I are going for it anyway.

Bluebird89 - any AF for you yet? I'm wondering how long it will take!

SueBridehead · 02/09/2014 12:11

I'm also in the 2ww. Don't feel any symptoms as hard as I try to imagine them and don't really feel very hopeful this month. Not sure I got the dates right and dh was away for a few days..

Oh well, you never know!
Anyone else waiting?

squiish · 02/09/2014 13:03

Afternoon all and hi to the new ladies! I'm back at the beginning of my cycle so just gearing up for lots of DTD for the next two weeks or so. Ovulated day 19/20 according to my temp last cycle so I'm just going to try cover the period from now till then, just in case ;)
Good luck SueBridehead

Thepurplegiraffe · 02/09/2014 19:35

Thanks all. I am also in the 2ww, due on Thursday but not feeling like it is going to happen this month. I am in danger of being made redundant at work at some point so really need it to happen sooner rather than later...

StrawberryCheese · 02/09/2014 19:49

I am also playing the waiting game. I have eyed up the pee sticks in the bathroom occasionally and had to remind myself that they wouldn't work this early anyway. I'm not doing any monitoring of any sort with it being just our first cycle. Quite laid back about the whole thing really. Just found out that my neighbour is pregnant though

0798emms · 02/09/2014 20:01

Hope u dont mind me posting here but plz help as I am soo confused, today is cd 28 and I just done a opk test which come back positive I normally have a 28/29 day cyle whats happening?

Gemerama82 · 03/09/2014 12:42

I've heard they can come out positive if you are pregnant! Maybe do a pg test? Fx for you!

Bluebird89 · 03/09/2014 19:13

Hi princess, nope, no AF for me yet after 7 weeks. Idle is a week ahead of me and don't think she's got AF yet either. I'm thinking 12 weeks then a trip to the doctors? Not really sure how long your supposed to wait

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