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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.

Anyone due to ovulate around Valentine's Day?

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overthinkersanonnymus · 11/02/2024 12:56

My ovulation day is predicted the 14th, but not sign of EWCM just yet so may be a few days later.

Anyone want some company this cycle?

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Shortcake06 · 22/02/2024 20:54

@Rosyposy26 congratulations and sending lots of positive vibes 🤩 looking forward to seeing your lovely positive tests!

@Ginny2018 i totally agree with what you say about what they teach you in high school. Honestly when I came off my pill I thought I’d immediately get pregnant and was pretty miffed when that did not turn out to be the case 😅

I am Now 5 or 6 dpo. Normally I have really sore boobs at this point in my cycle but nothing. Some period type cramps. Super tired but I have been working a lot. A strangely high amount of cm.

probably nothing, not getting my hopes up!!!!

Ginny2018 · 23/02/2024 07:54

Morning ladies :)

Another stark white negative for me this morning (9/10 DPO). I have felt some light twinges in my lower abdomen all day yesterday, not something disturbing but noticable and I don't recognize it from before. I'm hopeful it could still be implantation? No bleeding though.

Other symptoms are an insatiable hunger and I feel quite tired (not sure if either of those 2 are new though haha). AF is due anywhere between 28.02 - 04.03 as my cycles haven't been that regulare after getting rid of mi IUD. Not giving up hope and I know it's still early!

Anybody else giving in to the testing urge?

Shortcake06 · 23/02/2024 16:12

After everything I said some early pregnancy tests fell in my basket at the shops today 😳
@Ginny2018 it’s still really early could still be your month 😃

overthinkersanonnymus · 23/02/2024 22:05

How we doing girls?

@Shortcake06 it's wild how they do that!

7dpo and obviously I tested. No symptoms over hear except a bit more lotion CM than I'm used to. I'm usually dry as a witches tit on the run up to af.

@Ginny2018 still well too early. I also say this on day one of my period, because, well you know, PeOpLe StILl HaVe BlEeDiNg WhEn PrEgNaNt 😂😂😂

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Emilyx00 · 23/02/2024 22:52

Can I join ladies? Only peaked last Sunday, the 18th, and already trying not to test. The app is telling me I’m only 4dpo. Am I the only one who likes to pretend the ovulation tests are pregnancy tests when I take them? Like manifesting those pink lines into reality. Gosh, I hope I haven’t made myself sound like a weirdo.

overthinkersanonnymus · 23/02/2024 23:34

Emilyx00 · 23/02/2024 22:52

Can I join ladies? Only peaked last Sunday, the 18th, and already trying not to test. The app is telling me I’m only 4dpo. Am I the only one who likes to pretend the ovulation tests are pregnancy tests when I take them? Like manifesting those pink lines into reality. Gosh, I hope I haven’t made myself sound like a weirdo.

Welcome @Emilyx00

There's a few weirdos on this thread, so you're in good company 😉😂 and to answer your question. Yes!!

I like to use ovulation tests as a practice run for a bfp. I even cover up the blue stick but and try to imagine it being pink 🤣

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Ginny2018 · 24/02/2024 06:08

@Shortcake06 did you fell for their trick and use them?

@overthinkersanonnymus 🤣🤣🤣 it's still early!!

@Emilyx00 welcome! I do that too 🤭 I was so happy when I got the faintest line on my first ovulation test a full WEEK before my peak🤣

Anyways I tested negative again this morning (11dpo). I'm dissapointed but stil holding out hope. I might be delusional but I really do think there's a good chance i can be pregnant 😅

I did decide that if I'm not, I'm not going to be testing so early on next time because the dissapointment really is real eventhough the results arent final.

piechipsgravy · 24/02/2024 07:56

Morning all!
I had a positive pregnancy test dream last night but I also had one last month so I don't think I've suddenly developed psychic powers.
Had a real wave of nausea yesterday afternoon that probably didn't mean anything but I got a bit excited about. As much as I've tried to stay calm and unbothered this month, my hopes are slowly building... it doesn't help that my DH has asked me to be a bit less pessimistic as we are so early in our journey, but I almost don't want to let myself feel any hope or anticipation because the inevitable disappointment will be worse.
Anyway- AF is due at some point next week (app is saying Tues but my cycles have been longer last 2 months) so going to try and stay strong in not testing until Friday. At least that way when I see a BFN I can accept it. Last month I started early and just kept telling myself 'it's too soon!'... even AFTER my period had ended 🫠

Shortcake06 · 24/02/2024 09:13

@overthinkersanonnymus it’s still super super early at 7dpo!! Fingers crossed for you 🤞

@Emilyx00 i know what you mean about seeing a second line. I’ve had sooo many negative tests. I was actually a wee bit satisfied the first time I got a positive covid lateral flow 🥹

@Ginny2018 you are still super early! And a lot of tests aren’t very sensitive. Perfectly feasible that you are still to get your positive!!

I haven’t tested. I woke up half asleep and went for a pee and forgot about them. To be honest I feel like I’m about to get my period. Gutting - that’s super early and worrying. When I had my miscarriage I was 100% sure I’d be pregnant again before my due date passes and it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen now which is so crap. If by some miracle my period doesn’t arrive I’ll use my early test on Monday. Got a busy weekend ahead to keep my wind off things 😔 xx

piechipsgravy · 24/02/2024 09:20

@Shortcake06 fingers crossed for you that AF doesn't show up 🤞🏻

What do you have planned for your weekend distractions? Anything fun?

Emilyx00 · 24/02/2024 09:27

@Ginny2018 with my eldest, I wasn’t TTC but my period was late so I took a test. Negative. Started spotting and thought my period was going to come. A week later I had bad cramps but the ‘bleeding’ had stopped, done another test and two dark lines. So you’re definitely still in with a chance, but I do know hard it is to be positive when you keep getting negative tests.

@piechipsgravy omg so did I ! You know TTC is hard when you’re even dreaming about it.

Can I ask what method everyone is using to TTC? I know most people will be having sex, but is it daily? Every other day? Only during the week tests turn ‘high/peak’? I haven’t managed to do it as much as I would have liked this month so I really do hope I’m still in with a chance.

Ginny2018 · 24/02/2024 09:34

Thanks guys, I really do hope I'm still in! Won't be over till AF arrives! My cycles have been longer the last 3 months as well so we're looking at anywhere between Wednesday and next Sunday. I do feel like my boobs are a bit sore but again, it's so confusing that possible symptomes are so similar to PMS.

@Emilyx00 Our strategy ttc has been to dtd as often as possible, which has been every day starting 7 days before ovulation until 3 days after. My bf did complain a little that I'm usually not so 'willing' so we had a little chat about intentions 🤣 I know not everybody has this opportunity but we work the same hours and don't have children yet so we can find the time more easily. But I've also heard that if you do it every day the quality of the sperm may decrease? Didn't find any real info to back that up though.. I think if I'm not pregnant now we'll do the same tactic again next round.

Littleladybugs · 24/02/2024 10:01

Still bfn at 11pm for me so I’ll probably be onto cycle 29 😭

Littleladybugs · 24/02/2024 10:01

dpo not pm !

Emilyx00 · 24/02/2024 10:02

@Ginny2018 Haha I love that! Definitely helps that you work similar shifts and don’t have children yet.

My DP has been avoiding me lol, poor thing. Do you have an app that tells you when you are due to ovulate or are you using any tests or anything? I’ve never really tracked or anything but this month I’ve used Ovulation strips. DTD a few days before peak, but didn’t have a chance to do it again until I was back in my ‘low’ phase so I really hope just one of those little fellas got in there.

Shortcake06 · 24/02/2024 10:39

@piechipsgravy nothing too exciting! Birthday parties, trips out with my little one, family stuff! Hope it keeps my mind off things. Does anyone else find this time when period is nearing SO stressful?

@Littleladybugs its not too low, not out until period arrives!

@Emilyx00 i track using the ok sticks as I never ovulate when the app predicts. And mid cycle have sex daily but especially when the sticks go positive. Twice a day if possible. My husband has no complaints about it 😂

piechipsgravy · 24/02/2024 10:40

@Emilyx00 we did it on CD 12, 13 and 16- no idea if that's enough! Think we have said next month we will try and do every other day.

Westy22 · 24/02/2024 11:13

I tested this morning at 8/9 dpo coz im addicted, there's a faint line...the last two have been stark white...im very cautious it's early so I'm not getting excited yet 🙈 no more tests so I'm waiting it out a few days now. Only did one this morning thinking get rid of the last test and bam I could see something 🙈

piechipsgravy · 24/02/2024 11:16

Westy22 · 24/02/2024 11:13

I tested this morning at 8/9 dpo coz im addicted, there's a faint line...the last two have been stark white...im very cautious it's early so I'm not getting excited yet 🙈 no more tests so I'm waiting it out a few days now. Only did one this morning thinking get rid of the last test and bam I could see something 🙈

How exciting!! Do you have a photo?

Westy22 · 24/02/2024 11:34

Yes im open to opinions lol @piechipsgravy

Top test is this morning on the one with 3 tests and it's the bottom one on the pic with two tests

Anyone due to ovulate around Valentine's Day?
Anyone due to ovulate around Valentine's Day?
BussiBop23 · 24/02/2024 11:36

@Westy22 exciting! I'm hoping it's darker for you tomorrow!

I'm 8dpo and trying to keep my mind off testing by keeping myself busy...currently got the polyfilla out doing some very questionable DIY 🤦‍♀️😂

Westy22 · 24/02/2024 11:37

Haha I do random stuff like that @BussiBop23 , I have no more tests so can't test now till possibly early next week working all weekend so hopefully that keeps me busy 🙈

YorkshirePeridot · 24/02/2024 12:01

Hi ladies, hoping to jump into this thread 👋

I'm on my second ttc cycle though I'm not entirely convinced that I ovulated in January. Currently 9dpo and given myself permission to do my first test tomorrow.

Hoping to see some bfps in this thread in the upcoming week 🙏

Ginny2018 · 24/02/2024 13:37

@Emilyx00 i used tests this month and got my peak on the 13th in the evening, so I should have ovulated on the 14th. It was CD 17 for me, I'm not sure if I'll use them again next cycle though as I found it quite stressful. I also have an app that told me i would ovulatie on the 14th so it's quite spot on..

I'm feeling a bit down today, and I feel like time passes really slowly and I'm not really succeeding in keeping distracted. It probably doesn't help that we're far away from home for another 4 weeks as my partner is finishing up a job here (we're in the French Alps) and I just really want to go home to my friends and our family.. I'm working here too (we work together) but I just feel so consumed by this whole process...

@YorkshirePeridot @Westy22 Welcome! Hope to see some dark lines for you as well soon!

AnnieStar12 · 24/02/2024 13:51

Hello ladies,

it’s still early for everyone on here, we’re all still in with a chance!

I’m now 10DPO. Did a test early this morning and was BFN, but stupidly I looked back a few hours later and could maybe see a faint one of my eyes were tricking me. I’ve also had evaps before so I should have learnt to throw them away after the time window as the evap lines can be heartbreaking.

I’ll test again tomorrow.

@Westy22 big congrats! That’s so early to get a BFP, maybe it’s twins!!

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