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JULY SMEP - Let’s go!

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Blessedmummytobe · 16/06/2023 08:05

Starting this thread after an early loss in May. I’m trying to conceive again asap as I feel ready. Would be lovely to have others join for mutual support x

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HopeAndChocolate · 30/08/2023 14:14

Yes not bad thanks @ttcthoughts! Still a lot of fatigue but no nausea/metal mouth today which I’m not complaining about. 😅 You feeling ok?

Booked an early scan for the end of September so something to break up the next couple of months! 🤞🏻

ttcthoughts · 31/08/2023 06:00

@HopeAndChocolate im really glad you are doing well.

feeling alright actually I have bad heartburn and I fell asleep at 7pm last night 🙈 I am sooo tired!

im going to try and get a scan through EPAU if they allow it. I’m going to try and speak to the doctor today.

FoodFann · 01/09/2023 14:44

Wow congratulations @ttcthoughts and @HopeAndChocolate

I’ve got everything crossed for you @Belle89, I can see a line on yours, so wishing you the best of luck 🤞🏻

I’m not tracking or smepping this month, but DTD on CD13 with plenty of ewcm. We’ll see what else the month brings 🤷🏼‍♀️

HopeAndChocolate · 01/09/2023 14:52

Thanks @FoodFann! Crossing everything for you!

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Blessedmummytobe · 01/09/2023 18:45

Congratulations @ttcthoughts and @HopeAndChocolate 💛

I’m trying to approach this month like you @FoodFann although I am randomly testing but more trying to look out for ewcm - of which I haven’t seen any yet.

Been at it since CD 5 though.

So far we have done CD5,7,8,12 (today) will box off tomorrow and Sunday (predicted ovulation day) then I need a rest ha.

🫶🏾 x

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HopeAndChocolate · 01/09/2023 18:46

Thanks @Blessedmummytobe - sounds like you’re smashing it!

ttcthoughts · 01/09/2023 19:05

@Blessedmummytobe sounds like you have had a busy week 🙈 you will defo need a break after.

We have been booked in for a early scan in a couple of weeks

Babyhopeful23 · 01/09/2023 19:12

Hi all,
can I join in! I’ve been on the SMEP train for the last two cycles. Currently on cycle 7 TTC baby 2. 8 DPO today, holding out for tests until Monday.

Belle89 · 01/09/2023 21:28

Thanks @FoodFann lines on 4 different brands and progressing on the easy at home 😁 few of us in the May Club @HopeAndChocolate @ttcthoughts fingers crossed a few more can join 🤞🤞🤞

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HopeAndChocolate · 01/09/2023 22:21

Welcome @Babyhopeful23! Good luck and keep us updated!

So exciting @Belle89! 😍

Booked mine for the end of the month @ttcthoughts. Also have self-referred to the hospital so will hopefully get a booking in appointment too. Annoyingly everywhere keeps putting me as further ahead than I am (I know they count you as pregnant from LMP) as it’s assuming I’m on an 28 day cycle when I have longer cycles. Assuming that will work itself out at the scans via measurements though? 🤷🏻‍♀️

ttcthoughts · 02/09/2023 03:42

@HopeAndChocolate yes me too. They booked me in a few weeks thinking I’ll be 7 weeks but I think I’ll only just be nearly 6

i did say that but they just said it’s ok 🙈🙈

HopeAndChocolate · 02/09/2023 07:56

Blimey @ttcthoughts 3.42am! Couldn’t you sleep?

ttcthoughts · 02/09/2023 09:42

@HopeAndChocolate i have bad insomnia 😂😂 but my DD woke up 🙈 takes me ages to get back to sleep now

FoodFann · 02/09/2023 15:02

Ahh congratulations @Belle89 that is wonderful news! What a successful month this was for the group!

@Blessedmummytobe you have certainly put a shift in! You deserve some positive news v soon

Fingers crossed @Babyhopeful23, we’re 9 months into TTC baby2 too, got to remain positive 😊

rosecbrm · 03/09/2023 15:20

Afternoon ladies!

8/9dpo for me today, and I caved and tested - obviously BFN! I got what looks like an evap on a easy @ home but stark white on a FRER..

I'm having some cramps and my boobs have started to feel a bit sore so whether that is anything to do with it or my body just gearing up for AF I'm not sure! I'm also absolutely exhausted 😂

I know it's still early so still got some home, but with having covid etc I'm not overly optimistic, we shall see! X

rosecbrm · 03/09/2023 15:31

Also congratulations @Belle89 - lovely news!

That sounds like you've covered all bases @Blessedmummytobe fingers crossed for you! X

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Blessedmummytobe · 03/09/2023 19:01

This is gonna be one long arse month for me…I was expecting (according to my pre mom app) to ovulate today BUT according to my OPKS I haven’t even had a peak YET! My period tracker app says I’ll ovulate on Thursday. That’s CD 18 and I had what I believe is egg white cm today (never really sure if it’s that or arousal fluid lol) so that would support ovulation being around the corner. Got it in today. But the way I see it I’m not having a rest until Sunday now just to try and cover all bases🫠🥴

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wishingforbaby2 · 03/09/2023 19:57

Hi everyone, new to this thread but wondering if I can have some advice.

I have relatively regular periods (cycles are between 26 and 29 days and have been for a while). Struggling to conceive no2 for 4 mo already and I feel incredibly deflated. DH has low motility and low morphology (but for both, only just, it's borderline). His sperm count is fine.

We've been DTD every other day since my period finished (so CD6,8,10) . I'm CD11 and Opk aren't particularly dark (it's on 0.26 today and usually my peak is around 0.8-1) but I when I went to the loo earlier and as I wiped I noticed that I have CM like egg whites... should we DTD again tonight or wait until tomorrow as originally planned?

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Blessedmummytobe · 03/09/2023 22:31

@wishingforbaby2 do it tonight whilst you know it’s there x

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rosecbrm · 04/09/2023 19:52

What's everyone's thoughts on the attached test? A vvvfl came up pretty instant but I know these are notorious for evaps and it's so hard to get on camera!

Also sure I can see a shadow on an easy @ home again but just really can't tell!

9/10DPO today! Got some cramps in my lower abdomen and lower back, slightly sore boobs and aches in my pelvis and upper thighs - not sure if it is just AF on the way!

Hope everyone is ok xx

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Belle89 · 04/09/2023 23:05

Hi @rosecbrm
Can't see anything on that but mine were super faint to start too and I had similar symptoms, thought I was out and AF was coming!
Can you post your easy@home? Play about with image saturation on your phone it may pick up a line. Fingers crossed for you. 🤞

ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 06:46

@rosecbrm I also cant see anything on that but its so hard to pick up faint tests on camera, Can you try take a boot early or a easy at home today?

rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 07:39

@Belle89 @ttcthoughts thanks ladies! Unfortunately I think I am out.. I have some very very light pink spotting when I wipe today so I'm sure AF will show her face over the next couple of days!

I tested again this morning and the clear blue has another faint line which actually seems darker than yesterdays but I'm just going to guess it's an evap!

Just going to stop testing now until AF arrives! Good luck everyone xxx

ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 07:41

@rosecbrm It could be implantation? do you have a photo of todays? xx

rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 07:54

@ttcthoughts I'd love to think so but I am doubtful, I do feel like AF is coming unfortunately as I have got cramps, bloating etc!

Have attached the photos of the tests, the easy @ home is negative I think! Faint line on the clear blue but hard to pick it up on camera..

10/11dpo today so I feel like something would be picking it up/a stronger line if I was positive! But I am not sure how it works if it was implantation bleeding, I imagine it would take a few days to show on a test? But I really do think it is AF annoyingly!! X

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