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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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First timers: ttc in June

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DelphiniumStar · 09/06/2015 14:36

Hello Mumsnet! This is my first post. I'm 28 and new to ttc. On cycle #2 cd12. Very few of my friends have kids or are interested in having them so I'm in need of some support!

I'd love to hear from others in a similar position and find some cycle buddies!

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VioletIbiza88 · 14/06/2015 17:03

Moonpie that sounds positive, maybe just a little early to test says me when are you testing next or are you just going to wait till AF due? Good luck Smile

VioletIbiza88 · 14/06/2015 17:05

Oh and Moonpie I read that it takes about 4 days for the hcg to build up enough to be detected in urine, so if that was implantation on day 7 and you tested on day 10 maybe it wasn't enough time?

PallasCat · 14/06/2015 19:41

Ooh good fact Violet!

Labradormummy · 14/06/2015 20:22

violet I have two boys and they're both black. The one I've had since he was a pup and the other one we rescued when he was six months. At present, they're both trying to squeeze under the desk to lie on my feet. They are proper mummies boys. Think they'll be very accepting of a new human baby but obviously can't be too careful. They're very gently and a little stupid!!

Labradormummy · 14/06/2015 20:24

Loving all the comment although had to brush up on my abbreviations because nothing made sense first of all!!!

I'm only two weeks off my pill so very early days. Other half is thoroughly enjoying all the loving at the minute. Not sure if its just me but seem to have a libido since coming off my pill?!

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DelphiniumStar · 14/06/2015 23:58

Hey labrador you aren't the only one feeling frisky! I think it's partly the positive attitude and excitement of trying for a baby for me.

I had EWCF on Saturday but only lasted one day. Anyone else observed the fabeled fertile fluid?

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SinIckAll · 15/06/2015 09:55

Hi all, can I join in?

I'm TTC baby number one. I had a missed miscarriage in march, I was pregnant on my third cycle. for various reasons I've had to wait until this month to start trying again and am coming up to my "fertile window" now (which is completely hypothesised, I don't do opks or anything like that, just use a cycle app!). feeling optimistic at the moment. I really hope it happens quickly again this time.

what changes are you all making at the moment to help things along? we're both on pregnacare conception and have cut back (but not cut out) caffeine and alcohol. I'm trying to get my five a day and drink lots of water. how strict are you all being? I'm wavering between wanting to be chilled out, and terrified that if I put a step wrong I'll either never conceive again, or will miscarry again!! [confus

PallasCat · 15/06/2015 18:16

Hi SinIckAll sorry to hear of your MC.
Just starting out on this, so we've made no major changes (aside from the obvious!) - just 'seeing what happens'. Pretty healthy lifestyle for both of us anyway, I'd like to think. I'm keeping more of an eye on drinking, not going over 2 units. Only thing I've prohibited myself is painkillers as I've had quite severe pain recently due to an injury. I'm not really one for taking painkillers usually, but for this I would do.

Helenc19 · 15/06/2015 18:51

Hi everyone im ttc baby no 2, my first was conceived while on the pill.
it's my first cycle after having implant removed so I'm not sure on exact dates but based on when I think I ovulated im 5 dpo and getting quite strong cramps. I wasnt expecting for it to happen 1st cycle so trying not to get my hopes up to much, not liking the 2ww

daisylassy · 15/06/2015 20:11

Hi Helen Ms sinick, I'm so sorry to hear about ur MC SiniCk.

I have only made small changes for now stopped taking the antihistamine which is killing me and really not a good look (puffy eyes Ms snotty red nose). Taking folic acid plus b6. Just trying to keep calm ... Start of the 2ww!!!

SinIckAll · 15/06/2015 20:34

thanks daisy and pallas. Hi all. I'm due to ovulate sometime this week, although I'm not sure if I'm having ovulation cramps now... better dtd tonight in case!

I'm trying to slowly wean myself off coffee before I get a bfp, I get terrible withdrawal headaches so I can sympathise somewhat with the antihistamines. sorry to hear you're suffering so badly though, that sucks Sad fx it will be worth it very soon for you though!

Babycakes100 · 16/06/2015 18:15

Hi all! I am also a first timer ttc. DH and I both 23, irregular periods since coming off the pill last summer (3 then nothing for 7 months). Doctors still thinks I'm ovulating as getting cramps but have blood tests due to look into this. Trying but can only do so much in current situation. Still, DH is enjoying getting in practice Grin #sorrytoomuchinfo

daisylassy · 17/06/2015 18:45

Hi baby cakes, how are we all getting is anyone at the point of testing yet?? I'm only 2dpo and symptom spotting I'm sure it's in my head though and far to early ... Trying to stay off google and keep my mind busy... Best go walk the dogs keep me off the internet x

PallasCat · 17/06/2015 18:57

Hi babycakes!

Daisy (and everyone!) I was very much not planning on testing until if and when AF was late (which would be in about 10 days) but I've been feeling a bit off today (just slightly nauseous, dizzy).

It would be early for me to test, I think (I'm cycle day 19, think I ovd on day 12, but that is guess work really and I had what felt like ov cramps that day). So I'm now considering testing Friday or Saturday (I'd be cd 21/22 and - possibly - 9/10 dpo). Mainly thinking of testing as I'm seeing friends I've not seen for ages at the weekend and want to know if I can drink!

Thoughts anyone? Am I just getting obsessive? Input very much welcomed!
xx

Babycakes100 · 17/06/2015 19:31

Hi Daisy! I know how you feel.I couldn't sleep last night and all the stress/excitement cannot be very good for our fertility! Sounds promising - do you ever spot in between periods normally? I guess you'll just have to keep your mind busy until it's not too soon to test :( x

Pallascat - there is no harm in testing to put your mind at ease I don't think! And omg don't even get me started on cramps. I hate the fact I haven't had a period in so long. I get cramps all the time. Today I got really bad cramps and was convinced I'd come on but nothing :( I just want to get it so I can start tracking my cycle properly. Are you not doing any ovulation tests or anything? x

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DelphiniumStar · 17/06/2015 23:00

Hey folks!

I still have no idea if I have ovulated or not. I guess it gets easier with practice. I had one day of lots of EWCF and then just back to watery stuff. Anyone got as you tips?

Anyone tested yet this month?

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daisylassy · 17/06/2015 23:00

Hi Pallasat, I'm waiting until af due day who am I kidding!! (I bought loads of tests off amazon). I'm going to try to hold out... It's so hard tho it like an emotional roller coaster already I didn't think I would be like this as I'm normally stupidly laid back about things...
I don't tend to spit between cycles but only been off pull a couple of months so I don't think I'm fully back to how I was...

SinIckAll · 17/06/2015 23:38

Hi all, I'm still not sure if I've ovulated yet this month. it's hard to tell what's cm and semen these days! (TMI sorry) but do you know what I mean??

I haven't had any ovulation pains either, which I usually do... hmm only time will tell!!

daisylassy · 18/06/2015 21:53

Apologies I can't type a coherent message on my phone it's my big fingers... I know exactly what u mean sinIck!! Lol it's tricky isn't it... I bought some of those ovulation tests off which helped... X

PallasCat · 19/06/2015 17:06

daisy yeah I'm just the same. In theory we're just seeing what happens, but... I really want it to happen! I guess you're not actually going to be trying (and on here!) unless you really really want it, right? But yeah I thought it'd take me a few months of not really calculating and stuff before I got really focussed on it!

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DelphiniumStar · 21/06/2015 18:34

Hey everyone,

I'm feeling very sleepy after a long Sunday. Any news? I'm assuming I ovulated so I'm now in the 2ww.

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SinIckAll · 21/06/2015 22:33

I still don't know if I've ovulated this month... Sad no usual symptoms. although I have been getting cramps in one side today, maybe ovulation... we're just dtd everyday in case!

Any symptom spotting going on for anyone else? when are you all due af?

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DelphiniumStar · 22/06/2015 09:27

Hey sin, what are you tracking to spot ovulation?

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SinIckAll · 22/06/2015 20:09

just a cycles app - I'm not doing temperatures or opk tests or anything like that because I think that would just make me even more obsessive! I usually get ewcm and ovulation cramps so I'm thinking maybe this is just a no ovulation month Sad, which sucks because we've been putting in a lot of effort! Wink I really wish you didn't have to wait so long between fertile windows!!!

daisylassy · 22/06/2015 21:14

Fingers crossed u might of ovulated!' I'm dueAF on Friday so will keep you updated... I had a little glass of vino at the wedding but that was all... Felt a little sick these last few days but think it's in my head really ...if it'snot this month then best of luck to us all next month x x

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