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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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MixedCouple · 17/10/2023 06:45

Morning ladies.

AF showed up yesterday 16th Oct Booooo. This is my 9th cycle. Made an apt with GP as I am over 35 and we really tried everything so now need some tests and OH to.
TTC No.2. LO is 2 this month. Was hoping for 2 under 2. But ah well...... We plan but God is the best of planners.

Please join! And hopefully we see some BFPs this month.

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MrsHousePlant · 10/11/2023 11:59

@Blueberry1990 you can’t reuse the CB sticks once you’ve used them once. There’s an advanced monitor (which is purple) that one shows flashing smileys on high fertility days and then static at your peak. The one you have will just show your peak 😊

starryx · 10/11/2023 12:58

Outliers · 09/11/2023 12:24

Good luck Starry, incredibly strong will power not to have tested in advance, well done.

6DPO. Got that funny taste in my mouth I had with previous pregnancies. However I have a cracked tooth that needs removing so suspect that's the source! Gargling salt water until it's removed.

Last night discovered a friend has been battling with stage 4 CRC cancer. She's quite young (27) and has had to freeze her eggs due to damage chemo is doing to her body. Just puts things in perspective and provides clarity over small issues that often feel bigger than they are.

Thank you!

I'm now 1 day late.
I'm going to test tomorrow if still no af I will let you know my results:)

narwhalsarereal · 10/11/2023 13:01

Well I think I'm 3DPO.

I've got a metallic taste in my mouth since this morning & I'm so, so tired!

I'm not holding out hope however

Outliers · 10/11/2023 13:10

starryx · 10/11/2023 12:58

Thank you!

I'm now 1 day late.
I'm going to test tomorrow if still no af I will let you know my results:)

Fingers crossed for you! 😄

Sleepysheepish · 10/11/2023 20:17

Hey all,
Just a quick update, I’ve been to the dr and had my bloods yesterday (my Drs surgery is a joke, I was not happy about the whole things. First question ‘how do you know you’re pregnant?’ Like dude srs?). Anyhow my bloods came back at 210 iu/L at 14-15DPO which seems pretty standard from my research. Anyone want to share their numbers?

I’m feeling positive but also terrified. I’m working now on booking in my NIPT, dating and 12 week scans. Oh and trying to get on a decent OBs books!

Are we making a bumpers group at all?

I’ve also taken another urine test to see progression and here is the result

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Outliers · 11/11/2023 02:37

Congrats sleepy x

ceruleansky · 11/11/2023 02:41

I'm officially 7dpo. I don't feel anything except slight cramping. I was asked to test 21dpo but I'm going to do one test at 14dpo cause I can't wait that long. 🤣

TrishyLou1111 · 11/11/2023 04:54

Blueberry1990 · 10/11/2023 11:37

I've been using the easy@home lately but decided to buy the clear blue ovulation tests. I keep seeing people mention about a flashing smiley but mine only has the option of no face or smiley face, also it says do not reuse the sticks but other people have mentioned they reuse them if they don't have a smiley face? I just spent €32 so hope they aren't the wrong ones 🙄

These are the ones that only detect the LH.

it's the property CBOPKS that detect both estrogen and LH. When you get the flashing smiley, it detects the estrogen rise, and when it's solid, it detects the LH surge.

Hope this helps x

starryx · 11/11/2023 08:51

No period
BFN on clear blue
Sore boobs now on top of it so
Don't know what's going on?

Blueberry1990 · 11/11/2023 10:36

Done a clear blue ovulation test this morning and it was nevative (not the ones that have a flashing smiley) but got my first high on an easy@home test this morning so hoping my peak is near

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Outliers · 11/11/2023 13:33

starryx · 11/11/2023 08:51

No period
BFN on clear blue
Sore boobs now on top of it so
Don't know what's going on?

From what I've seen it's typically either a late ovulation so too early provoke a BFP test or a late period.

starryx · 11/11/2023 14:09

Outliers · 11/11/2023 13:33

From what I've seen it's typically either a late ovulation so too early provoke a BFP test or a late period.

Unfortunately a late period

Outliers · 11/11/2023 14:35

starryx · 11/11/2023 14:09

Unfortunately a late period

Oh no that's disappointing, sorry it didn't happen this cycle. Take it easy on yourself this weekend

MixedCouple · 11/11/2023 15:44

@Lushfanatic123 awww congrats.

I been MIA super busy with a sick toddler. I just had my first Drs apt. OH jas his apt with clinic soon and I jave bloods booked and ultrasound but I think I might need to cancel it.

Came up in 2mins and OH saw it right away it is so faint I am 9/10dpo. Having left sided aches and lower back aches and fatigue. My boobs feel much fuller then normal for this time. Even my toddler has been eyeing them 😂 not sure how to feel as had a chemical in Sept which was not as visible much lighter amd went after 2 days.

Yesterday did a test and it came up and vanished after 10mins!

Will be patient and test tomorrow.
Could cycle 9 be the one!

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MrsP21918 · 11/11/2023 16:34

@MixedCouple thats looks really promising!! Everything crossed for you.

I am so, so confused. I started spotting Thursday and yesterday it had picked up a bit, leaving some blood on pads but still pretty light and has been the same today. I marked yesterday as the start of my period. I just decided to do a cheapie test for no other reason than being crazy!! The line popped up almost instantly. I’m shaking. I don’t know whether this is a chemical or like my first pregnancy where I had a lot of bleeding, starting from around the time I found out I was pregnant. I’m terrified it is a chemical but equally so nervous at the prospect of another scary pregnancy full of bleeding. I don’t know what to think or do!

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Outliers · 11/11/2023 16:37

Good luck to both of you. Admittedly quite faint atm, but hope they grow to strong lines.

Lushfanatic123 · 11/11/2023 19:56

I feel like it is a stronger line then the previous test, what do we think? Take it as a positive?

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Outliers · 11/11/2023 20:16

@Lushfanatic123 Can see a bit more here, couldn't see anything on the first post. Re 2nd Q, how many DPO are you?

Lushfanatic123 · 11/11/2023 20:39

@Outliers possibly 12 dpo, I'm not sure when I actually ovulated

Sleepysheepish · 11/11/2023 20:39

@MrsP21918 I would get a blood test and see the Dr, that’s a positive test!

@Lushfanatic123 that’s 100% positive! I hate those tests, they always look like that for me! I’d bet good money if you use a clear blue or FRER it’ll be a blazing positive.

Lushfanatic123 · 11/11/2023 20:41

@Sleepysheepish I'm going to do a clear blue in the morning and hopefully it will really come up 🤞🤞

MixedCouple · 11/11/2023 20:50

I couldn't wait while LO bathed I took 2. Boots which is less sensitive and internet cheapie which is more sensitive... And it is darker.
I am so shocked. They month we get apts..... I am 10DPO. So tomorrow and 12DPO should be darker.
I think this is it.

Saving digital for Monday. Although AF not due until weds.

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MixedCouple · 11/11/2023 20:55

@Sleepysheepish ooh congrats. 😂 what a question. I am bypassing the awful GP here I just call up the midwives and they arrange everything. But I guess with midwives no bloods until 8 weeks.

@MrsP21918 wow similar background as me. I had a chemical in Sept and awful period that followed. I really hope the apotting is nothing serious. All you can do is keep testing and watch the lines how they progress. Hope this is our sticky beans.

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hicketypickety · 11/11/2023 23:04

This has been such a lucky thread! Huge congratulations to all with BFPs Smile

Outliers · 11/11/2023 23:13

I had no symptoms suddenly they're all back. 9DPO tomorrow:

  • metallic taste in mouth
  • clear discharge
  • cramping (though I did a lot of walking today)
  • Sensitive boobs. My breast a little fuller - obvious cause I'm flat chested.

Still a few days before I can test. AF due in 5 days.

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