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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.

TTC Aug 2024

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AlleycatMarie · 17/07/2024 20:16

Hi ladies!
CD 1 for me today, so I’m moving over from the July thread and starting this one (don’t think there is already one).
Anyone else now ttc for a BFP in August??

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Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 16:16

I was supposed to write ‘canesten’ not can eaten lol

CoolSummer89 · 07/08/2024 17:42

Oh @Lou0811 well this is a pleasant and welcome surprise! Why would she say that you're ovulating and not notice this??

LucyCL · 07/08/2024 17:44

CoolSummer89 · 07/08/2024 15:50

I'm awaiting the results from my hormonal panel on Monday morning, I keep checking the NHS app.

Mira are doing 20% off their kits until end of tonight, would you recommend @LucyCL? It is expensive but I have just sold my wedding dress so suddenly have a bit of unexpected cash. But the ongoing cost of the tests is quite high as well..

On the other hand I am planning to cancel premom premium in two months time because if I'm not pregnant by then I get the money back that I spent on my OPKs. So might make sense to wait a few months and then see if they have a black Friday deal in November. 🤔

Yes, I'd recommend Mira as a person who had 2 MCs. My LH fluctuated a lot and I ovulated late for the first cycle post CP so I hated not knowing what was happening to my body. For the second cycle post CP, I bought Mira and it helped me to find out that I had low estrogen and progesterone. I started to take extra specific supplements for the third cycle. Currently it is on track and everything is back to normal. Now I use it to monitor my future cycles. I can imagine it would be more useful for a person who has PCOS or MCs because their hormone levels fluctuate a lot (hormonal imbalance). Fingers crossed for you!

LucyCL · 07/08/2024 17:49

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 16:09

SO….

i had my ultrasound today, to see what’s going on.

the lady started internally, of course, and began to have a thorough look. I asked if there were cysts, she didn’t say a lot but did say I was ovulating on my left side.

was in there 20/30 mins maybe? She then done an external scan too, which I found odd.

she said there is nothing sinister and to wait to get results.

since the probe went inside, I feel quite irritated down below.

I was off to get some can eaten but before I did, I thought I would do a cheapie test…

day 78 of cycle, 50 day late AF.

shocked to say the least, given I just got told I was ovulating!!

I have been wondering how your scan went. I am also surprised that she did an external scan. Also my last transvaginal scan lasted for 10 mins and the person was really quick to check if everything was fine. To be honest, each scan which I have had so far lasted for 10 mins. But it is definitely good news that you are ovulating!!

RRAEE · 07/08/2024 17:57

When i had my ultra sound they did both internal and external. I think its just to cover all bases 🤷🏻‍♀️

Zo85 · 07/08/2024 18:02

Hi again ladies. As some of you advised, I did another OPK and would like your opinions on this one? Peak yet? Thank you.

Just found out my cousin is pregnant and although it’s still the early days I have to admit my heart felt a certain pang of something - in addition to happiness for her of course. Hope you’re all keeping well and protecting your hearts if needed. I was really surprised to feel the way I did - it was as of I could feel myself turning red.

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Zo85 · 07/08/2024 18:06

It’s early days of TTC I mean! *

ScarlettSloth · 07/08/2024 19:02

Zo85 · 07/08/2024 18:02

Hi again ladies. As some of you advised, I did another OPK and would like your opinions on this one? Peak yet? Thank you.

Just found out my cousin is pregnant and although it’s still the early days I have to admit my heart felt a certain pang of something - in addition to happiness for her of course. Hope you’re all keeping well and protecting your hearts if needed. I was really surprised to feel the way I did - it was as of I could feel myself turning red.

I would say that is a peak yes :)

and I totally get what you mean! I have had 3 friends/family members announce pregnancies this month and although I am so so so happy for them and their blessing it does make me want it so much more for myself too. Totally normal xx

KGeeGee · 07/08/2024 19:25

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 16:09

SO….

i had my ultrasound today, to see what’s going on.

the lady started internally, of course, and began to have a thorough look. I asked if there were cysts, she didn’t say a lot but did say I was ovulating on my left side.

was in there 20/30 mins maybe? She then done an external scan too, which I found odd.

she said there is nothing sinister and to wait to get results.

since the probe went inside, I feel quite irritated down below.

I was off to get some can eaten but before I did, I thought I would do a cheapie test…

day 78 of cycle, 50 day late AF.

shocked to say the least, given I just got told I was ovulating!!

Are congratulations in order?! How are you feeling? (I was under the impression that pregnancy tests don't give false positives, so assuming this means you are pregnant?!

AlleycatMarie · 07/08/2024 19:52

@Lou0811 congratulations!! I assume you are pregnant as that’s a very clear BFP!!!!

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AlleycatMarie · 07/08/2024 19:53

So I am 9dpo today. Not feeling very confident (see earlier posts) but have just bought some FRER as I am terrible for obsessively testing! How is everyone else doing? Xx

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WrittenThatWay · 07/08/2024 19:58

Nay34 · 07/08/2024 10:35

@WrittenThatWay
How are you doing?

My AF arrived yesterday so I'm on a new cycle.

I thought it was coming so had already come to terms with it this month.

Going to test LH as soon as AF ends this cycle and keep testing until I see the surge go back down. I bought some easy home strips from Amazon, you get about 50 in a pack (I know you were asking about the boots ones so these might be a good alternative)

I've also bought some new vitamins that my friend recommended (and lots of her friends did too!)

No AF yet but my BBT has dropped this morning so I’m sure I’ll be joining you on the September thread!

A couple of people have mentioned the easy at home ones so I might have to give them a go!

WrittenThatWay · 07/08/2024 20:00

Congratulations @Lou0811!

How are you feeling?

lavafield · 07/08/2024 20:24

@Lou0811 congratulations!!! But wow, did the ultrasound scan compeltely miss early pregnancy?! 😲 I would imagine they would be able to see an embryo?!
@WrittenThatWay hope you are not out yet but yes getting the LH peak time right is absolutely important imo - I am about to start testing 3 times a day end of this week !
@Zo85 I think it is a clear peak! Yay!

@AlleycatMarie fingers crossed for you this month as you test!

AlleycatMarie · 07/08/2024 20:35

Thanks @lavafield . Good luck for your peak, not long now!

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Nic2908 · 07/08/2024 21:16

Guys what’s Mira?

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 22:39

CoolSummer89 · 07/08/2024 17:42

Oh @Lou0811 well this is a pleasant and welcome surprise! Why would she say that you're ovulating and not notice this??

Thank you darling.

I’m in shock, I will say!

This is what I can’t make out - she was very thorough and I gave history about previous CGIN and CIN3, I’ve had a small amount of my cervix removed also, back in 2022.

I asked if she could see cysts and she said she wasn’t there yet… I was quiet for a fair bit and she said ‘do you want to talk to me? Tell me about what you do for work’ etc… like general chat! Then she said ‘I can see you’re ovulating on your left side by the way’

after the internal, she done an external one, where my C Section scar is. I said, ‘don’t I need a full bladder for this?’ And she said, your bladder is very full… I had only pee’d before I went into the scan as I was told twice to have an empty bladder for internal!

Just as I was leaving, I asked if all looked healthy and she said ‘there is nothing sinister, just ask for your results in 7 days’ and she turned the screen to me… now I’m wondering whether she was trying to get me to realise what was picked up (if it was picked up), but I was literally getting my knickers in a twist as I was fumbling to get out lol!

I’m still in shock and almost in disbelief actually xx

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 22:42

LucyCL · 07/08/2024 17:49

I have been wondering how your scan went. I am also surprised that she did an external scan. Also my last transvaginal scan lasted for 10 mins and the person was really quick to check if everything was fine. To be honest, each scan which I have had so far lasted for 10 mins. But it is definitely good news that you are ovulating!!

Thank you Lucy, how are things with you and your journey?

I’m still surprised! I’m almost in disbelief… I don’t get how she said I’m ovulating and the. A positive test! lol. Very shocked xx

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 22:43

KGeeGee · 07/08/2024 19:25

Are congratulations in order?! How are you feeling? (I was under the impression that pregnancy tests don't give false positives, so assuming this means you are pregnant?!

This is what I’m wondering… I’ll grab a clear blue over the weekend and see, just to confirm.

I’m also assuming that! I did test 12 days ago and was a definate BFN!

how are you doing?

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 22:44

WrittenThatWay · 07/08/2024 20:00

Congratulations @Lou0811!

How are you feeling?

Thank you! I’m in total shock…. Happy, but very shocked!

I do have a 12.5 year old and a 7 year old, so hoping they take the news well when the time comes x

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 22:45

lavafield · 07/08/2024 20:24

@Lou0811 congratulations!!! But wow, did the ultrasound scan compeltely miss early pregnancy?! 😲 I would imagine they would be able to see an embryo?!
@WrittenThatWay hope you are not out yet but yes getting the LH peak time right is absolutely important imo - I am about to start testing 3 times a day end of this week !
@Zo85 I think it is a clear peak! Yay!

@AlleycatMarie fingers crossed for you this month as you test!

Thank you - I know… the lady did show me the screen at the very end, I’m wondering if I was faffing too much and missed what she was trying to show me! How are things for you? Xx

blueberrypi27 · 08/08/2024 00:19

Lou0811 · 07/08/2024 22:45

Thank you - I know… the lady did show me the screen at the very end, I’m wondering if I was faffing too much and missed what she was trying to show me! How are things for you? Xx

Hi, I think it would have been far too early for them to see anything on the scan. I had one at about 6/7 weeks once and they warned me that they might not see anything yet, but that it wasn’t necessarily a bad sign. You will only be about 4 weeks if you’ve just found out so probably not something to worry about x

WrittenThatWay · 08/08/2024 06:28

Still no AF, and BBT was high again today. Am I delusional or can you see a line?

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Zo85 · 08/08/2024 06:41

WrittenThatWay · 08/08/2024 06:28

Still no AF, and BBT was high again today. Am I delusional or can you see a line?

Absolutely a line! Congratulations!

Lou0811 · 08/08/2024 07:16

WrittenThatWay · 08/08/2024 06:28

Still no AF, and BBT was high again today. Am I delusional or can you see a line?

There is a line! Congratulations xx

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