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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 time TTC

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Mrstobe90 · 31/05/2017 14:06

Hi,

This is all very new to me so would like to make some TTC buddies :)

Let me tell you a little about myself:
Been with my SO for 2 years now and we're getting married in 31 days! I'm 26 (nearly 27) and my hubby2b is 35. We bought a house last year and feel like now is a good time to start a family!

This is my first cycle and I'm really excited but trying not to get my hopes up as seen that it's harder than it looks.

Any advice would be appreciated :) xxx

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FrowningFlamingo · 28/06/2017 23:54

Congrats fefi!!

MissyEm · 29/06/2017 00:36

What a great week for you Fefioefum Huge congratulations on your week of wonderful news!!!

MissyEm · 29/06/2017 00:38

Hold on in therefrowningflamingo not long until we will learn our fate. Really trying to ignore symptoms as PMS. Role on next week!

MissyEm · 29/06/2017 00:43

Enjoy this week's dancing coastalchick

@Gweatherwax, will you test or just ride out until AF doesn't arrive?

good luck @firework83 all sounds positive, it's hard not to read into it too much and just let the days pass by. Good luck!

GWeatherwax · 29/06/2017 07:03

Missy I may test on Sunday...but I told myself not to test until next weekend (ha ha ha, yeah right!). You can see where this is going.

Still no spotting or anything...

GWeatherwax · 29/06/2017 07:25

I've just realized that this month I've gone a bit mental with the TTC again. I have neglected all my hobbies , hanging about in a limbo of temping, OPKing and symptom spotting.

If AF arrives imma take a break and get back to things that make me happy...

MissyEm · 29/06/2017 13:37

@gweatherwax you have raised a really great point. I think I need to take a leaf from your book if AF shows next week. Good luck!!Smile

Charchar23 · 29/06/2017 14:00

Awww congrats Mrstobe!!!
Exciting times for you both then!!
Iv been taking the seven seas trying for a baby tablets!
They are nice and small, but have EVERTHING you need! And they've had great success!!!

I think me and my Hubby are finally committing to TTC!! It always seemed one sided as Iv been ready for ages! And Iv been waiting for him! He's not into sex and usually I'm the one to initiate! We have always used condoms for protection
But yesterday afternoon we did the naughties! He initiated it! And he decided to do it without protection for the first time ever! So I'm sure that's his way of saying let's go for it!
So I'm super excited to be joining in the TTC club! And I can't wait to hear of all your BFP's xx

Firework83 · 29/06/2017 17:35

Thanks @MissyEm but AF has officially arrived. I'm now wondering if I made it all up in my head or whether I have a bug! Feeling a little dejected but my OH and I have the week off together next week so we'll eat, drink, be merry and try again in a couple of weeks :( Taking a leaf out of @GWeatherWax 's book.

Sounds promising @CharChar23 it makes a big difference when your OH is into it as much as you! Good luck.

GWeatherwax · 29/06/2017 21:59

Aawch firework sorry to hear that Sad you and OH need to get royally pissed now Wine

It's hard to not let TTC become all-consuming, isn't it Missy? And thanks Smile

That's good to hear Charchar Grin

GWeatherwax · 29/06/2017 22:02

I had some right wierd, sharp pains earlier that I'm pretty sure were coming from the womb area rather than the lower intestines. Only lasted 5 mins.

Charchar23 · 29/06/2017 22:33

Aww @firework83
So sorry to hear that!!! Hopefully next month will be your month!!! I'll have all my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

And thank you Gweatberwax! So excited to be trying eeeeek!!
I really hope your sharp pains are a sign of something good to come?!! Grin

GWeatherwax · 30/06/2017 10:21

Chart update, because I love a chart and it's still a novelty.

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Charchar23 · 30/06/2017 11:05

Wow!!
Fingers crossed for you @GWeatherwax Grin

GWeatherwax · 30/06/2017 21:22

Guys...is this? Am I imagining this?

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GWeatherwax · 30/06/2017 21:24

Better pic.. Will FRER in the AM. 12dpo AF was due today

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Charchar23 · 30/06/2017 22:45

If this was in the time frame then I believe a congratulations is in order!!!!! Congrats on your BFP!!!!!! Grin

GWeatherwax · 01/07/2017 06:49

Thanks charchar! Completely shocked and delighted Grin frer confirmed it this morning

cannonball8726 · 01/07/2017 08:32

Congrats GWeatherwax!

lokelani · 01/07/2017 09:16

Hi I'm new! First cycle TTC! No sign of AF but I have very irregular periods so am at Day 36 of my cycle but it varies from 28 to 40 days. Ovia is telling me to do a test today. But I'm too nervous to incase its a big fat no!!! Symptoms include mild stomach cramps ongoing for a few days, I also have a cold and am shattered! (But we have been travelling so it could just be from that and odd diet). I don't 'feel' pregnant. I so want this to happen!

Charchar23 · 01/07/2017 11:12

Eeeeeek congratulations @GWeatherwax!!!
How long has it taken you to conceive roughly?
Because we're going to be TTC after AF, and I just want to know rough time scales...

@lokelani
It may be that you have ovulated later in your cycle. If your very irregular then your ovulation date may vary!
Do you keep track of symptoms such as CM? (Cervical mucous)
The dates that your usually ovulating you get a lot fertile EWCM (egg white cervical mucous). This mucous you can stretch quite far between your fingers. These are perfect conditions.
Take a test, I know it can be disappointing if it's a no, but at least you'll know where you stand Smile

Firework83 · 01/07/2017 11:18

Congrats @GWeatherwax !!!! Woop woop!!!

lokelani · 01/07/2017 11:22

Charchar23 yes good advice thanks. I've been tracking using a different app and it suggested it would be day 23 of my cycle but we've done it every 2 days between day 14 and day 29. I've only just learnt about tracking CM so if this month is a bust I'll pay more attention next cycle!

Charchar23 · 01/07/2017 11:41

@lokelani

Yeah defiantly track! I find it more accurate tracking CM than my app on my phone!
I find my app only helpful to give me an idea when AF is due, as I'm more regular these days! As I used to be irregular like you!
But yeh definitely keep an eye on your CM, that's your best bet! As soon as you start getting signs of egg white CM, DTD (do the deed) with your significant other! You want to make sure you do it before ovulation to give yourself best chances of conceiving, as the egg only lives for between 24-48hrs once released for ovulation!
Grin

MissyEm · 01/07/2017 14:47

@Gweatherwax that's fab news, congratulations. A weekend to celebrate is in order.

Welcome lokelarne I use Ovia, only came off of the POP May 29th so I guess only one AF so far. Hard to know. The results of. Ovia are only as good as what you out in. My fertile window changed by a week after 1 month as I added in more data. I have never noticed EWCM though. Should I be worried?!

I am CD 22 now and DPO 7/8 let's see if the wicked witch turns up next week Wed/Thurs. Desperate to test literally sitting on my hands!