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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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TTC Feb 2023

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ukMummyof1 · 23/01/2023 16:39

Can't find a thread for this but I'm TTC #2. In on CD1 as AF arrived this morning... feel free to join this thread xxx

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ukMummyof1 · 31/01/2023 09:31

@mummytoemilia that's soo exciting! Only a few days and you'll hopefully find out😁

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Ave93 · 31/01/2023 10:04

Oh very similar age to my DS (he’s 13months).
Yeah I’m hoping it stays this way now! I got a static smiley on CB so I guess I’ll ovulate today or tomorrow! X

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ukMummyof1 · 31/01/2023 10:16

@Ave93 oh fab! You're already about to be in your TWW, how many dpo are you thinking of testing on? Xx

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Ave93 · 31/01/2023 10:25

@ukMummyof1 I’m going to try and hold out until 9/10dpo if I can. I’m almost certain I won’t be able to though 😂. I’m not temping so going to assume I ovulate tomorrow and that 1dpo is 02/02.

when are you going to start using LH tests? Do you temp too? X

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ukMummyof1 · 02/02/2023 08:54

@Ave93 sorry for the last reply! I've decided not to test because it drives me insane but I know roughly when I ovulate so I'll be relying of EWCM. Does anyone know if as soon as you see the EWCM means you are ovulating that day and a few days after? Only as I get it for 2/3 days so I'm just not sure.

@mummytoemilia any update?!xx

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Ave93 · 02/02/2023 10:55

@ukMummyof1 That makes sense, takes the pressure off a bit. Especially if you have a relatively regular cycle you have an idea when it is anyway! I think you get the EWCM just before ovulation. I got mine the day I had a positive LH this month and then the following two days. Today is the first day I haven’t had any but I’d imagine it’s different for everyone.

RaindropsOnRoses22 · 02/02/2023 11:11

ukMummyof1 · 30/01/2023 18:48

@RaindropsOnRoses22 what does AMH stand for? And you're half way through so that's good! Do you know if you have already ovulated and are on the TWW yet?

Sorry, took a few days off here as I'd sent myself in to a spin!

AMH is anti mullerian hormone. Asaik, it's a measure of how many eggs you have left. I think my tww's a couple of days away. Unsure if I'm about to ovulate, or if I've already ovulated but I think I'll have a better idea in the next couple of days. CB OPK was at peak yesterday and my easy@home ones seem to have peaked this morning so we'll see!

@1greentea I'm fairly similar, I'm 30 but my AMH is similar to someone in their 40s. I feel a bit more confident about it after doing some research but the initial news did shock me.

Hopefully we both get that 1 little egg that wants to stick around!

TunnocksTCake · 02/02/2023 13:52

Hope everyone's doing ok, Ive just finished my period so in the boring waiting to take action stage at the moment!
@ukMummyof1 I wondered this before and from memory I dont think you can predict O from EWCM, you can continue to get it for a few days after you ovulate but when you first start seeing it is definitely the time to dtd as the sperm can live for so long in it! I guess just stop when it dries up? If you know your cycle length youll be able to estimate ovulation day.

Ttcsecond · 03/02/2023 15:05

Can I join the thread please?
TTC my second. Started trying last month but unfortunately had a chemical pregnancy. Hoping this is the month for a successful pregnancy. Currently on CD 7 but I don’t ovulate until around CD18. I’m using ovulation tests and trying to track my BBT too for the first time. Fingers crossed for everyone!!

LolaLo20 · 03/02/2023 15:24

I’m in the same boat… I have 5yo DS and we have been ttc no2 for 7 cycles now. Currently in the tww again and driving myself insane! 😫 Can’t test for at least another 8 days and trying to ignore the pg tests sitting in the bathroom cupboard!

I also had two friends tell me they are pregnant in the last month, and of course I’m really happy for them - but it’s been a bit of a sucker punch too 😞. And then I feel guilty for feeling that way because I already have an amazing little boy, and shouldn’t I just be happy for what I have? Just so desperately want another LO to complete our family and give our DS a sibling.

This tww is the absolute worst! 😞

LolaLo20 · 03/02/2023 15:25

I know how you feel ttcsecond, I’ve got my fingers crossed this is your month! ❤️

Elle2295 · 03/02/2023 15:42

Hello! Can I please join this thread too? I’m 8 dpo and despite my better judgement I’ve already taken a few tests which were negative. Today I tried once more but the test wouldn’t settle within the first 5-10 minutes so I felt overwhelmed and threw it away. 5-6 hours later I came back and noticed a line. Fully appreciate that they shouldn’t be interpreted outside the 10 minute window and this may be an evap line. What do you think? The top one is the one I took couple days ago and bottom is today’s.
Sending baby dust to everyone!

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mummytoemilia · 03/02/2023 15:47

Hi ladies! I'm so confused help me...

Is this just because I'm so early?... has anyone else has this then their past pregnancies have been fine?

First response tests:

6DPO - super super faint ( squinter )
7DPO - super faint but slightly darker (squinter)
8DPO - pretty much negative ( keep thinking I'm seeing things but I don't think I am )

After my chemical last month I really thought this was our month! Am I just being negative? It's really had not too.

Thankyou xx

RaindropsOnRoses22 · 03/02/2023 16:02

@mummytoemilia hsg only doubles every couple of days so you'd be best waiting to 10dpo to test again which I know is easier said than done!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

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ukMummyof1 · 03/02/2023 18:11

@Elle2295 omg that must be driving you insane! I've heard about Evaps on a first response but not a clear blue but I guess you could get them on any test sadly. Have you done another test?!🤞

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Elle2295 · 04/02/2023 09:17

I did a cheap strip one this morning and same thing happened. The line didn’t come up straight away but it was there a couple of hours later. This hasn’t happened with any of my tests before so not sure whether it might be the start of something. I’ll buy a first response for tomorrow so fingers crossed xx

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ukMummyof1 · 04/02/2023 14:37

@Elle2295 are these all from this morning? Maybe wait to test in 2 days because then you'll defo be able to see a progression if so. Also, are these the Poundland ones? I've never had an evap on these even after they have dried so I have lots of hope❤️❤️

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ukMummyof1 · 05/02/2023 20:24

How's everyone getting on? I usually ovulate on day 16 which works out to be Tuesday but tonight I've had some of what I think could be ovulation pains and discharge that looks like it could very soon enough turn into EWCM. Does anyone know how long after ovulation pains is too late to BD? DP isn't at home tonight so I'm worried this months chance is lost already...xx

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ukMummyof1 · 05/02/2023 20:24

@Elle2295 did you test again? X

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mummytoemilia · 05/02/2023 20:36

I'm going insane.🤣😢
I'm Literally convinced I'm pregnant from cramping since ovulation ect.
But still negative I'm 10dpo I'm losing hope as I showed up at 9dpo & 7dpo previous pregnancies.
I thought I've had what I'd call the faintest positive I've ever seen since 6DPO ( unable to capture on camera ) bur now I feel they're just indents.
Anyone ever had positive 11dpo or later before? X

mummytoemilia · 05/02/2023 20:37

To add to my last post. 11dpo or later on a first response early detection test x

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ukMummyof1 · 05/02/2023 20:38

@mummytoemilia when are you due on? You aren't out until AF shows up! Hopefully you just ovulated later than you thought xx

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mummytoemilia · 05/02/2023 20:40

@ukMummyof1 I tracked my ovulation surge & am doing dpo from the day after so I could possibly be a day out I suppose.. I'm hoping.

I had a chemical last month so I haven't had my regular cycle inbetween but my estimate for my period is the 10th xx

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ukMummyof1 · 06/02/2023 11:04

@mummytoemilia got my fingers crossed for you! You are still a few days away from AF so there's still time! Did you test this morning!? Xx

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mummytoemilia · 06/02/2023 12:12

I have done a test this morning. Which looks similar to the ones I've been having. I've also done a one step which is slightly visable too ( wasn't getting that before ) but still nothing to get me excited yet.

Have started experiencing a really achey left breast today. Had a look and I've formed Montgomery tubercles! So I'm hoping this is a good sign & maybe I just implanted yesterday.
I've heard it's common to implant day 9/10 also🤞🏼 xx