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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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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 December

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AussieMum888 · 03/03/2023 01:21

Hi everyone,
Thought I'd create a new thread as the TTC Oct and Nov we're so helpful to me :) There were so many BFPs in the Nov group so statistics doing their thing there will be lots of BFPS in this Dec thread too which is super exciting.

Im currently on CD3 of my 5th cycle TTC #2.

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Cheetocat · 03/03/2023 01:41

I'm on CD3 too, hoping for an early December baby. Fingers crossed for the both of us!

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Floralsandsmiles · 03/03/2023 04:06

Thank you @AussieMum888! Hoping I'm not out for November yet, however joining just in case and can be with you all xxx

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Un7breakable · 03/03/2023 06:10

Thanks @AussieMum888 . I'm on CD6 2nd cycle of TTC #1. Got a doctor's appointment next week to start investigations for spotting throughout my cycle, so a bit anxious. Fingers crossed for everyone getting a Xmas baby.

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AussieMum888 · 03/03/2023 06:49

Welcome girls:) Baby dust to all of you !!

@Un7breakable I always spot around 4/5 days for AF. So far investigations haven't come up with much other than I've got an ecropian in my cervix (sounds scarier than it is). Let me know how it goes!!

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Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 03/03/2023 07:19

I am on CD8 of cycle 3 TTC #2. I also have a bit of spotting before AF and have cervical ectophy @AussieMum888. Did a previous pregnancy cause yours? I didn't have it before DC1 but 3 years later and it's still there.

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MilkyAndFluffy · 03/03/2023 10:28

@AussieMum888 heyyy lovely, thanks for making this thread! I found the Oct and Nov threads sooo helpful too and like you say soo many BFP’s on them so something must work ❤️🥰
I’m on CD8 today so gearing up ready to start ovulation testing. Flo says my due date would be 1st Dec if I conceived this cycle so I’ll probably be one of the first to test on here (argh) but glad there are some other early Dec potential due dates 🥰
anyone doing anything differently this month?
I’ve changed my pre-conception vitamins as it had a little more than just folic acid in, added a big dose of vitamin D, drinking grapefruit juice everyday and I’ve heard 8-10 cups of water a day can help… every little helps ey! Also got OT on zinc and grapefruit juice. Anything to make me feel we are doing something to help during this helpless time 😂xxx

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MilkyAndFluffy · 03/03/2023 10:30

@Tryingtoconceivenumber2 ah we are cycle/testing buddies we are the same cycle day ❤️

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Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 03/03/2023 10:45

@MilkyAndFluffy fingers crossed for us this month x

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MilkyAndFluffy · 03/03/2023 10:46

@Tryingtoconceivenumber2 i have everything crossed for us! Do you have a plan this month or are you being relaxed/seeing what happens? X

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Floralsandsmiles · 03/03/2023 11:08

MilkyAndFluffy · 03/03/2023 10:28

@AussieMum888 heyyy lovely, thanks for making this thread! I found the Oct and Nov threads sooo helpful too and like you say soo many BFP’s on them so something must work ❤️🥰
I’m on CD8 today so gearing up ready to start ovulation testing. Flo says my due date would be 1st Dec if I conceived this cycle so I’ll probably be one of the first to test on here (argh) but glad there are some other early Dec potential due dates 🥰
anyone doing anything differently this month?
I’ve changed my pre-conception vitamins as it had a little more than just folic acid in, added a big dose of vitamin D, drinking grapefruit juice everyday and I’ve heard 8-10 cups of water a day can help… every little helps ey! Also got OT on zinc and grapefruit juice. Anything to make me feel we are doing something to help during this helpless time 😂xxx

Aww hey @MilkyAndFluffy! You've got this girl 🥰 'xxxx

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AussieMum888 · 03/03/2023 12:15

Welcome to everyone who's joined the thread :)
@MilkyAndFluffy What doze of vid D are you taking? What's the theory behind grapefruit juice? ... I might give it a go too. As you say anything that might help :)

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Floralsandsmiles · 03/03/2023 12:32

AussieMum888 · 03/03/2023 12:15

Welcome to everyone who's joined the thread :)
@MilkyAndFluffy What doze of vid D are you taking? What's the theory behind grapefruit juice? ... I might give it a go too. As you say anything that might help :)

Yes I've not heard of grapefruit juice! I'm taking a half glass of pomegranate juice.. xxx

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MilkyAndFluffy · 03/03/2023 13:00

@Floralsandsmiles eeek thanks lovely - appreciate your support ❤️

@AussieMum888 im taking 2000IU, the normal recommended for most people is 400IU but I had some bloods a few years ago for a separate reason and my Vit D came back deficient so I opted to get 2000!

@AussieMum888 @Floralsandsmiles theory behind the grapefruit juice is purely from my intense google research at 2am when I can’t sleep so the following info is from that! One of my problems is that I don’t ever notice any discharge around ovulation, so I wanted to see if there were any natural ways to increase it so I could notice it and know exactly when I’m ovulating. The idea of drinking grapefruit juice to help promote cervical fluid from the thought that grapefruit juice contains furanocoumarins - so my hope is that it increases my CM!

When I did some further digging just to check there were no downsides or potential harm, I found another bonus was that grapefruit is also high in folate which can help regulate ovulation and support egg quality.

And then I also found out that antioxidants found in citrus fruits, such as vitamin C, can boost sperm count - although my OH hasn’t had any tests and we have no reason to believe his sperm count is causing any problem at this point, I thought what’s the harm in him having a cheeky glass too!

so from yesterday we are drinking a glass each a day up until after I ovulate. I think the last 2 points I made on egg quality and boosting sperm count isn’t specific to grapefruit and is just any citrus fruit containing a lot of Vitamin C - but bonus we were already drinking grapefruit juice for the hope it increases my CM.

sorry for the long message! Xxx

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Floralsandsmiles · 03/03/2023 13:33

MilkyAndFluffy · 03/03/2023 13:00

@Floralsandsmiles eeek thanks lovely - appreciate your support ❤️

@AussieMum888 im taking 2000IU, the normal recommended for most people is 400IU but I had some bloods a few years ago for a separate reason and my Vit D came back deficient so I opted to get 2000!

@AussieMum888 @Floralsandsmiles theory behind the grapefruit juice is purely from my intense google research at 2am when I can’t sleep so the following info is from that! One of my problems is that I don’t ever notice any discharge around ovulation, so I wanted to see if there were any natural ways to increase it so I could notice it and know exactly when I’m ovulating. The idea of drinking grapefruit juice to help promote cervical fluid from the thought that grapefruit juice contains furanocoumarins - so my hope is that it increases my CM!

When I did some further digging just to check there were no downsides or potential harm, I found another bonus was that grapefruit is also high in folate which can help regulate ovulation and support egg quality.

And then I also found out that antioxidants found in citrus fruits, such as vitamin C, can boost sperm count - although my OH hasn’t had any tests and we have no reason to believe his sperm count is causing any problem at this point, I thought what’s the harm in him having a cheeky glass too!

so from yesterday we are drinking a glass each a day up until after I ovulate. I think the last 2 points I made on egg quality and boosting sperm count isn’t specific to grapefruit and is just any citrus fruit containing a lot of Vitamin C - but bonus we were already drinking grapefruit juice for the hope it increases my CM.

sorry for the long message! Xxx

Aww this is amazing! Thanks @MilkyAndFluffy . I am drinking pomegranate juice (not from concentrate) as I read somewhere that it helps with lining of uterus I think and implantation.. I could be wrong though, as I can't remember specifics now. However loads of people said it helped them conceive and so I thought it couldn't hurt.. xxx

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TunnocksTCake · 03/03/2023 14:41

Hi ladies joining in for cycle 5 of ttc #2 after my confusing chemical this month. Currently cd 3 but might also add grapefruit juice as I think I'm maxed out on vitamins already! 😂
Good luck all let's hope this is our lucky month and we get some Christmas babies ⭐️

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Floralsandsmiles · 03/03/2023 14:48

TunnocksTCake · 03/03/2023 14:41

Hi ladies joining in for cycle 5 of ttc #2 after my confusing chemical this month. Currently cd 3 but might also add grapefruit juice as I think I'm maxed out on vitamins already! 😂
Good luck all let's hope this is our lucky month and we get some Christmas babies ⭐️

Aww hi @TunnocksTCake 👋sorry to hear about your chemical. I may do grapefruit juice as well! And I can't believe we are talking Christmas babies! That's mad! Xxx

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AlleycatMarie · 03/03/2023 15:12

@AussieMum888 thanks for starting the December thread!
so, I’m cd 6, will start with the clear blue tests tomorrow or day after but they drove me mad last month, with so many days of flashing smileys that never turned static.
Also have a fertility appointment this month, so feeling positive about that.

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Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 03/03/2023 20:49

Not really doing anything too different but first month trying the clear blue fertility monitor. Lots of reviews from people saying they are getting pregnant the 1st month of use so fingers crossed. It told me to start testing CD6 so weds. Today CD8 it said high for estrogen x

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AussieMum888 · 04/03/2023 03:39

@Tryingtoconceivenumber2 I've not heard of the clear blue fertility monitor? So it tells you all about your hormone levels throughout your cycle?

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Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 04/03/2023 09:06

@AussieMum888 yes. It told me to test on day 6 onwards. 6 and 7 were low, 8 and today 9 said high for estrogen but no LH surge detected yet. I'm not surprised by that as had EWCM already but I don't normally ovulate until day 15 or 16. I bought mine on Amazon. It was £80 the test sticks were £20 but also include pregnancy tests which the monitor is also like a clear blue digital test. Decided to try as last month used the strips and I had 4 days that could have been the peak so trying to narrow down if possible. I am also 36 so would like to get pregnant sooner rather than later if possible x

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AussieMum888 · 04/03/2023 09:11

@Tryingtoconceivenumber2 thanks for the info!!

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Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 04/03/2023 09:43

No problem

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Babydustthisyear · 04/03/2023 09:56

@AussieMum888 I'm also cycle day 4 today and on my third cycle ttc #1. 😃😃

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MilkyAndFluffy · 04/03/2023 14:13

@Floralsandsmiles it can’t hurt drinking all these juices can it haha!

@TunnocksTCake So sorry to hear about your chemical chick; heres to a sticky Christmas baby 🥰 i don’t blame you for maxing out the vitamins! Giving yourself the best chance

@AlleycatMarie good luck with your fertility appointment this month - I hope all goes well / you get some answers 🥰

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AlleycatMarie · 04/03/2023 15:41

Thanks @MilkyAndFluffy !!! My appointment will be around my ovulation window, so will keep on trying until then!

What ovulation tests are you using this month?

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