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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 October 2023

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beaniesunrise · 06/09/2023 22:29

Couldn’t find a thread so thought to create one and see who else will join the community!

Preparing to start TTC early October based on my cycle.

TTC: baby no.2
Age : 29
average cycle is 28 days for me 😊

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HRHXO · 09/10/2023 14:05

@greentree16 I think that's a positive ovulation test! None of mien have ever been that dark and I have a DS lol. Time to DTD I think 😉 good luck

HRHXO · 09/10/2023 14:06

Is anyone trying anything different this cycle? I've started taking conceive plus ovulation support supplements for egg quality and a bit of a weird one but I read that keeping your feet warm equals a warm womb and more likely to implant 😅 might be crazy but ill try anything!

DoloresOnTheDottedLine · 09/10/2023 14:12

Same here @TTCnewbies - I’m sure AF is going to show up overnight for me, all the signs are there. We may be cycle buddies again this month!

dg3131 · 09/10/2023 14:14

@HRHXO Ive got the zita west suppplements. It's the first month trying those I've heard really good things about them. Also first month using opk but it's stressing me out too much as don't seem to have hit a peak yet 🤦🏼‍♀️

wanderlustre · 09/10/2023 14:21

@HRHXO I've given in and got the Proceive Max sachets after a year on the Proceive standard tablets. This is also my second month of triple strength CoQ10.

I read the thing about warm feet too! Can't hurt to try.

123456789ss · 09/10/2023 15:17

AF arrived today 😢 see you next month (or hopefully not and you all get your BFPs 🤞 )

pontipinemum · 09/10/2023 15:39

@greentree16 what does your premom app say? I've also never had one that dark and also have a DS.

@TTCnewbies @DoloresOnTheDottedLine @123456789ss I have a feeling I will be joining you all. AF due tomorrow and not even a hint of a shadow on what are supposed to be super sensitive hcg tests

ceruleansky · 09/10/2023 15:42

@HRHXO
I've been prescribed a new thing called Estradiol valeratel pills this month. I take that on top of my folic acid, other supplement and metformin.

Does anyone else take Estradiol valeratel? I read online that it's also used in birth control which confuses me.

Confusedddddddd · 09/10/2023 16:51

@HRHXO I'm trying the 1-2 Brazil nuts a day in luteal phase. Figured it can't hurt.
I did the socks last month - no success, I like being barefooted so dropped it this month.

Mi3mi · 09/10/2023 17:10

9 dpo negative test - feeling deflated but still slightly hopefully. I can feel the period symptoms coming on though. Does everyone continue exercise during the 2ww? I know they say nothing vigorous but I’m not sure a regular gym counts. Any idea if it can affect implantation/conception?

Angelselevenx · 09/10/2023 17:12

@Mi3mi I've always gymmed throughout my TWW. I did conceive on my second cycle but that was a chemical pregnancy and I don't think the gym had anything to do with it. As long as you aren't exhausting yourself or anything to vigorous I think you're fine going by google

Angelselevenx · 09/10/2023 17:13

@HRHXO I'm trying wild nutrition fertility support, good reviews on those and going to try for every other day up until day before O and then go for 3 days in a row 😅 cycle 9 for us

bumptobean · 09/10/2023 17:50

Just did a test at 3dpo 🤡 why do I even do it!?

HRHXO · 09/10/2023 17:56

@bumptobean 😂😂 I've been there, I always convince myself I may have ovulate early and I'm not crazy but of course- I am! Lol

Wow everyone seems to be trying different things I'm intrigued to see what works for people. 🤞🤞

@Confusedddddddd I also prefer to be barefoot! I've always put it down to being a virgo (earth sign) because I'm one of those 😆

greentree16 · 09/10/2023 18:55

@HRHXO I know! Bad timing with a week of DIY prepped for us 😂

@pontipinemum premom said 1.13. Must admit I was shocked I've never gone above 0.85 before but maybe it'll mean I'm in with a good chance 🤭

I know I'm late to the thread here, how is everyone finding TTC so far?

wanderlustre · 09/10/2023 19:05

I'm back to OPKs today (CD 5). I don't tend to ovulate until around CD10-12 so I know I'm a bit early. This whole thing just feels never ending...

MrsL2019 · 09/10/2023 19:24

Hi all, im new here trying for my second baby. I have a little girl who is 2. I have endometriosis and no thyroid which both can cause issues falling pregnant so im trying to stay positive where i can! I used a different forum when i was trying for my girl but it doesnt seem to be very active now, i just love chatting with others in similar situations and cheering on the BFPs!

WishingUponARainbow · 09/10/2023 19:52

10DPO and trying to resist the urge to test soooooo hard!!
Even went to boots after work to get some tests but I've hidden them away to try and forget about them 🤦🏻‍♀️
I've had sore boobs and cramps on and off for a few days now which I don't normally get before AF. Due on Sunday so I hope I can hold out testing before then 😬

ReginaPhalange12 · 09/10/2023 20:13

@WishingUponARainbow well done for holding off, I wish I had your willpower 😂

Welcome @MrsL2019 where are you in your cycle? Sending positive vibes for your TTC journey.

I am 6DPO today, I had a couple of twinges / sharp pain for about 10 seconds earlier (although that could've been the ice cream I was indulging in 😂) but apart from that I've had 0 symptoms, not even sore breasts 🤷🏽‍♀️ I'm going to test at 10DPO I think although it worries me because it's Friday 13th 😕

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beaniesunrise · 09/10/2023 21:13

@ReginaPhalange12 @WishingUponARainbow ahh we’re quite close together in our cycles! I’m 7dpo today. Also had random symptoms, today having sore breasts but haven’t noticed implantation bleeding, thought I had cramps but maybe I’m imagining since I want it to happen so bad!
@MrsL2019 welcome 👋

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WishingUponARainbow · 09/10/2023 21:29

@beaniesunrise when will you test?
I've said I'm trying to resist testing but now I can't stop thinking about doing one 🤦🏻‍♀️
I haven't had any implantation bleeding (yet) but have had an unholy amount of CM today!
Boobs are getting more and more sore as time goes on and cramps are still intermittent 🤞🏼

Wonderpants3 · 09/10/2023 21:32

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beaniesunrise · 09/10/2023 21:52

@WishingUponARainbow im planning to test at 11/12dpo but very nervous! Haven’t had any implantation signs yet but do feel sore and slightly crampy. When are you planning?

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WishingUponARainbow · 09/10/2023 22:36

@beaniesunrise well..... resistance is futile 🤦🏻‍♀️
BFN for me this evening. Not sure the test I used was the most sensitive and hoping it was just too early to test. Also hoping that the cramps mean implantation but HCG just hasn't had a chance to build up yet.
Trying to not let it bum me out... I didn't get a BFP until 13DPO last time so 🤞🏼

Keep us updated with any other symptoms/test results!

Sitchervice · 09/10/2023 22:49

Day 31 of my cycle. I feel like I'm going to explode.
Negative tests all the way. I however did find my records of period after I came off the pill with baby one. I was flicking between 48 week cycles and 15. Before they settled into 31 the month before I got pregnant. So I should probably expect the same right?

Ill probably be giving up now for a little while and then try again in 3 months or so just to be free from stress.