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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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10 months in...

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AllChangeLife · 30/10/2015 19:23

Hi,

I have DS - nearly 3 and we have been trying for DC2 since January. I caught with DS first try - so am a bit disheartened that it has taken so long without getting pregnant, despite knowing, of course, that it was likely to be longer than last time.

Happened to speak to the Dr and she didn't say much beyond - come back in the NY when it has been over 1year - which I sort of knew anyway.

I've been working out roughly when i should be ovulating, but generally DTD most of the cycle every other day.

It is getting to me today - we were slower to try for number 2 because of work reasons (DH) so was a bit of a shock to the system when it didn't happen soon.

I've not been doing anything more complicated (ovulation sticks, or anything else) and just wanted some advice/guidance on what I can do next?

I guess I'm just feeling a bit down and could do with something proactive to do.. and a bit of a lift...

Thanks

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Pumkins2mum · 30/10/2015 19:37

Hi Allchange

I would suggest you start with the ovulation tests and also the BBT charting just to give you a better idea as to when your ovulating. It's very dis heartening, we got pregnant with our first two first month of trying but we have been trying for number 3 for the last 4 month (not as long as you) but it has been a total shock after it being very easy before. Don't get down (easier said then done I know!) sending you lots of postive thoughts, good luck.x

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AllChangeLife · 30/10/2015 19:45

Thanks! Good luck to you too!

I have no clue what BBT charting is... Can you shed any light?

I bought ovulation sticks but haven't yet used them.

I ventured into googling about the topic and was hit with a wall of terminology which normally I could get through, but I struggled because it seemed to make it more real that it is not happening for us yet... If that makes any sense...

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Pumkins2mum · 30/10/2015 19:57

Too be honest I'm no expert on BBT either, although I have been doing it for the last 9 months ( thought'd I get a head start before we starting TTC) it's taking you temp with a digital thermometer same time everyday around the time of ovulation you should see a sight dip before ovulation followed by a rise after ovulation. You need to track it for a couple of months so that you can see a pattern. Think thats right others my have a better opion then me!!! Hope that helps it means you can cover all basis!!

justtheonethen · 30/10/2015 20:30

Come and join the just shaggers if you need someone to chat to. That thread has saved my sanity!

If you're going to track bbt you should get fertility friend to chart it, the app is great. Make sure to take temp first thing, before you talk or move.

I use ovulation tests, I like the certainty of well timed dtd. I track bbt some months but often can't be bothered.

Good luck

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AllChangeLife · 31/10/2015 11:09

I may well do - i'll spend some time trying to read back to catch up with the thread a bit. (mind you it is quite a few threads!)

thanks

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justtheonethen · 31/10/2015 14:22

Ah don't worry about catching up

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