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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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The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.

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LittleMiss2023 · 29/01/2023 23:07

Hi all

I’ve commented on a few threads but thought I would start a new one for anyone who may have ovulated over the weekend and now starting the TWW? Officially 1DPO today.

This is our first cycle trying to conceive #1. I came off the pill a few weeks ago, had my normal withdrawl bleed. Had flashing smileys last week with the static appearing on Saturday. I will assume I ovulated yesterday as I had a fair few cramps.

Anyone else in the same boat?

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Mushroo · 03/02/2023 09:05

Morning all! (Evening Australia?) 4dpo and my temp has risen a bit and my boobs are sensitive but still feel pretty normal.

Im really enjoying this thread! It’s good to have an outlet for the obsessiveness…!

cloudypink · 03/02/2023 09:06

@madeofcodes Feeling like I want to take a test but I know it's to soon at only 5dpo.I've got mild tummy ache/cramps on my lower left side. And I can't stop Googling every symptom I have 😆
All ok other then that. What about you?

madeofcodes · 03/02/2023 09:45

cloudypink · 03/02/2023 09:06

@madeofcodes Feeling like I want to take a test but I know it's to soon at only 5dpo.I've got mild tummy ache/cramps on my lower left side. And I can't stop Googling every symptom I have 😆
All ok other then that. What about you?

Haha! I've got one FRER and no other tests and stopping myself from ordering cheap hcg tests from Amazon. I'm tempted just to use that FRER so that it's not there anymore 😂 I feel like I've been symptom spotting, but I don't really get cramping before/during a period, only ever dull pains so this is definitely new.

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LittleMiss2023 · 03/02/2023 09:58

Hi all! I have felt alright today - although had another little crying spell because DH gave me a hug while he was sweaty. Poor thing is having to put up with a lot at the moment! 🙈

Ive noticed my CM has gone a bit thick and creamy - not sure if this is normal or not? Other symptom wise, cramps that last a minute or two and disappear.

How is everyone else feeling?

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OnNaturesCourse · 03/02/2023 10:09

@LittleMiss2023 my discharge is the same. I honestly can't remember it being a symptom with my others but then again it's not exactly a nice one so maybe I've just conveniently forgotten!

Robo86 · 03/02/2023 10:45

Hey all,

I'm just outside London.
So think I'm 8dpo today. Period like dull aches easing this morning but still dull lower backache. I dont have any cm and no other symptoms. I got a feeling I'm out. I say it every month and always right. Just that gut feeling.
I've got a frer calling my name. But gonna try and hold out til sun or Monday.
Sorry to be a Debbie downer lol. Could be wrong.
Fingers crossed for us all x

Mushroo · 03/02/2023 10:47

Robo86 · 03/02/2023 10:45

Hey all,

I'm just outside London.
So think I'm 8dpo today. Period like dull aches easing this morning but still dull lower backache. I dont have any cm and no other symptoms. I got a feeling I'm out. I say it every month and always right. Just that gut feeling.
I've got a frer calling my name. But gonna try and hold out til sun or Monday.
Sorry to be a Debbie downer lol. Could be wrong.
Fingers crossed for us all x

You’re still in until period arrives :) you just never know!

Im not feeling optimistic (now have lower backache which is unusual for me) but it just doesn’t ‘feel’ like it’ll be our month.

I went to the dentist this morning and had to tick ‘yes’ to the box ‘could you be pregnant?’ Felt very odd!

Robo86 · 03/02/2023 10:52

Hey @Mushroo, I know your right but so easy to get dishearten as it is to get excited.

As you day not out to that witch arrives 😏

Lower back ache is a good sign tho, esp if unusual for you.

Ahh it is a little surreal when you do have to tick the boxes, here hoping we tick the pregnant box soon

Mushroo · 03/02/2023 12:20

@Robo86 fingers crossed for all of us!

Peachyplumm · 03/02/2023 14:10

I’ve still got a lot of watery cm. It’s really odd, not sticky at all. But practically no other symptoms. Cramps and backache hasn’t really come back. Only slightly sensitive nipples, but I realised today it’s mainly just the left one?! So bizarre. Has anyone just had one sore nipple? 😂

starryeyedchicken · 03/02/2023 14:16

Hello everyone!

So grateful to find this thread, I've been reading lots of old ones hehe!

I am currently 9 DPO, have been having cramps for the last few days. I have also had white stringy CM, almost like snot! Does anyone know what this means?

I keep waking up for the past 2/3 nights around 2:30am - 3:00 for around 2 hours, almost like insomnia! I've had really strange dreams - so vivid! The other night I dreamt that I lost all my teeth! 😂😂😂

Ive got a little girl, she's 19.5 months now and my husband and I have been trying for a little brother or sister for her for the past 9 months! I finally ovulated in January after negative ovulations so I'm praying this is my month! (As well as everyone else here!!) baby dust to you all. Look forward to sharing my journey with you all, and look forward to being part of yours! Xxx

OnNaturesCourse · 03/02/2023 14:53

@Peachyplumm i had one nip that was so sore it cracked and I got a breast check because of it. Turned I was just 7dpo and didn't know my son was making himself at home in my womb. Got my BFP at 12DPO.. And the nipple issue continued until the day he was born. Then just stopped completely. It also turned out to be my high flow boob afterward 😂🤷‍♀️

Jb2189 · 03/02/2023 17:59

I have some cramp today on my left side of my stomach and also lower of my back. Migraine is gone though!

Mushroo · 03/02/2023 18:02

Jb2189 · 03/02/2023 17:59

I have some cramp today on my left side of my stomach and also lower of my back. Migraine is gone though!

I have had this today, lower back pain and a dull ache on my left side. I’m not convinced it means anything this early but odd we’ve both had the same!

I’ve been for a run this evening to try and stop me googling every symptom incessantly!

Peachyplumm · 03/02/2023 18:09

@OnNaturesCourse that’s crazy but glad it seems like a positive thing!

today I am super bloated and I’ve developed serious heart burn. I thought it was just response to eating spicy food or acidic stuff (like tomatoes) but last few days i noticed it happening regardless of what I’m eating. Been taking liquid gaviscon and even rennies and it’s still hanging around. So dunno if that’s a symptom but I’ve got that. 6dpo!

OnNaturesCourse · 03/02/2023 19:01

Your body does weird things whne pregnant. My nips just got a head start last time lol..

My entire boobs are sensative now though, but not as bad as they were so that's kinda putting a dampener on my mood.

I'm super bloated too like my knickers are leaving marks kinda bloated. And everything in my pelvis just feels heavy and achy like AF is starting tomorrow. I tracked ovulation so I'm definitely 5/6DPO but I'm wondering if my luteal phase is going to be shorter this month as I'm so full of PMS. Or maybe I ovulated earlier and missed it, just had random spike after.

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LittleMiss2023 · 04/02/2023 01:37

So great to see so many on this thread!

Almost one week down, one to go (or probably earlier for some of us 😂)

6 DPO for me today. I feel a lot happier today than I have the past few days, maybe because my in-laws left last night. 😂 Or it’s the mood swings! Feeling good, hitting the gym and trying to eat healthy. Anything to try and distract myself. I bought a 6 pack of tests this morning but need to try and wait until at least Tuesday morning I think (9DPO). If a negative on Tuesday I will probably wait until the end of the week to do another test!

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cloudypink · 04/02/2023 08:45

How's everyone feeling today?
Any new symptoms? 6dpo for me. I was experiencing mild cramps in the left side of my lower tummy the last couple of days but not so much this morning. Not sure if that's good or bad though.
Thinking of you all 🥰

madeofcodes · 04/02/2023 08:50

cloudypink · 04/02/2023 08:45

How's everyone feeling today?
Any new symptoms? 6dpo for me. I was experiencing mild cramps in the left side of my lower tummy the last couple of days but not so much this morning. Not sure if that's good or bad though.
Thinking of you all 🥰

Feeling ok today! DH came home last night and said let's do a test, I repeatedly said it's pointless because it's too early and he doesn't quite grasp the fact that's not how it works and alas... it was negative. I didn't have much cramping yesterday so feeling a bit meh about it all! We were also talking about my job - it's quite seasonal and I've turned work away at the end of the year in hope of this happening and now I think I shouldn't have just in case is anyone similar?

Mushroo · 04/02/2023 09:37

madeofcodes · 04/02/2023 08:50

Feeling ok today! DH came home last night and said let's do a test, I repeatedly said it's pointless because it's too early and he doesn't quite grasp the fact that's not how it works and alas... it was negative. I didn't have much cramping yesterday so feeling a bit meh about it all! We were also talking about my job - it's quite seasonal and I've turned work away at the end of the year in hope of this happening and now I think I shouldn't have just in case is anyone similar?

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Morning! 5dpo and cramps from yesterday also seem to have gone. My only ‘symptom’ atm is slightly itchy nipples, and erm, had a really high sex drive yesterday! 😂

I completely agree how hard it is to plan things! I’m generally acting as though i won’t get pregnant (I’m generally a bit of a pessimist..). I’ve booked a seafood and champagne dinner for Valentine’s Day which I’ll just have to cancel if I get a BFP haha.

The only thing im not doing is booking long haul holidays to zika areas but I’ve booked Spain for April. My view is that if I'm not pregnant, I’ll be glad to have carried on as normal, but if I am pregnant, then having to change plans is no bad thing. It is tricky on knowing where to draw the line though!

OnNaturesCourse · 04/02/2023 09:51

Morning all.

7DPO now. Symptoms have pretty much disappeared but still getting usual PMS like tired and emotional. Been a long month with it and I'm genuinely feeling a bit down trodden.

I also tested (way to early....) last night simply because I found a cheapie when tidying up. BFN as expected at 6 days but didn't helped my already low mood. Silly me.

I want to be able to forget it and just see if AF turns up, in a really laid back way but I'm just too impatient.

How is everyone? Hoping your hormones aren't playing up like mine!

Purpleflowers17 · 04/02/2023 10:43

Can I join please as be great to be on the same cycles as others so we can go mad together in TWW. I’m 8DPO today Cycle 2 TTC #1 and due to test on 10th. Only symptom I have is being exhausted but it was Friday yesterday so I am thinking it’s the long week at working taking its toll.

Emmamoo89 · 04/02/2023 10:51

I'm 7dpo now and sorry for tmi but had loose bowels this morning 🙈 not like me at all and haven't eaten anything dodgey x

Mushroo · 04/02/2023 10:59

@Emmamoo89 im here for the oversharing, I want to know all the symptoms from everyone!

I think anything that happens that unusual for you can be a good sign!

madeofcodes · 04/02/2023 11:08

OnNaturesCourse · 04/02/2023 09:51

Morning all.

7DPO now. Symptoms have pretty much disappeared but still getting usual PMS like tired and emotional. Been a long month with it and I'm genuinely feeling a bit down trodden.

I also tested (way to early....) last night simply because I found a cheapie when tidying up. BFN as expected at 6 days but didn't helped my already low mood. Silly me.

I want to be able to forget it and just see if AF turns up, in a really laid back way but I'm just too impatient.

How is everyone? Hoping your hormones aren't playing up like mine!

Hope you're ok and not feeling too down! It's still very early days. I have no more tests in the house so on Monday I'm going to order some easy @ home hcg tests and some clear blue tests. Luckily I've got trashy tv tonight and Happy Valley tomorrow to keep my mind occupied 😂