TTC Feb 2025

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Hi everyone, I'm on CD 7 (I think.. last month was a very weird cycle for me) and going to start ovulation testing with the easy @ home strips and use the app they have.

I've used the clear blue smiley face tests the past 3 cycles but wanted to try something different this month.. but I'm worried I'm going to read them wrong as the clear blue ones were very straightforward!

If anyone has used these strips, what time of day did you test? I've read not to use the FMU so plan to test at 6pm (due to work) until I get a line and then try and test at 12pm too..

And did you not drink/wee for 2 hours before doing the test? With clear blue I left it 4 hours but struggled!

Would be great to chat to anyone who's also hoping this will be the month🤞🏼

@Taysonic @lynzmb a keepsake is such a lovely idea, I think we're all so conditioned to keep early pregnancy a secret and actually telling people makes it more real which is something you deserve to have, no matter how early you were, you had visions & plans for the future with that baby and that doesn't make you silly at all.

I feel you @LivingonaPrayerandGin I feel like all im seeing at the minute is pregnancy announcements, and I really never expected it to make me feel this way, but god its hard!

@LivingonaPrayerandGin I hope the BBT gives you the same reassurance as I found last cycle. It massively helped me - I sometimes worry that it was a bit 'overkill' to do OPKing and BBT but I don't regret it at all. Felt like I was able to give myself a bit more 'control' over it. And if there's anything I've learned about myself over the years, is that I'm an absolute control freak at heart. And being able to focus on the things I feel I have control over massively helps me cope with... well, everything!

Either way, you've got a plan in place. And although will obviously keep my fingers crossed for you ahead of June, you know you're taking positive steps towards that. It's coming. <3

@LuckyDuck93 There's a lot of pregnancies around us at the moment too. It's okay to feel however you need to feel about it! And you've got a safe place here to let off steam or frustration without judgement. We get it.

God I feel like crap today ladies!
8dpo, CD 24. Had a slight dip on BBT this morning going from 36.53 to 36.41. Not a massive one but I’m wondering if it’s heading down as AF due?
Feeling all the ‘symptoms’ that she could be on her way! Some weird pains this morning and feeling a bit icky all similar to when I’m due on.
App says I’m due on the 8th which would be CD 30 but previously my cycles have been as early as CD25 so wouldn’t be a surprise if I came on the next couple of days.

Aww @Mama09876 - try not to feel down. At this stage, a small dip in BBT probably doesn't really indicate anything. Because you're right: it could be a dip that indicates AF is on way, but I've also heard implantation can sometimes produce a dip in BBT too. Or, it could just be a bit of fluctuation in temp completely unrelated. It's never an exact science.

I know this is the hardest bit to wait and just let time tick over... but don't count yourself out yet. You never know!

@Taysonic thank you for your positive words 🤍 I don’t know what’s wrong with me this month. I think it’s cause work is a bit crap at the moment and the more time goes on the more I realise how much I want a 2nd child. God this TTC is difficult! Emotionally and physically!
I keep thinking there’s just such a low chance of it happening this month I must be out but you’re right you never know! I’m getting some quite sharp pains this morning 🤷🏼‍♀️ more of a stabbing sensation than a dull pain?!
BBT stayed roughly this same this morning. There hasn’t been a dramatic drop and it’s still above the baseline but there’s still time.

I’ve decided if af hasn’t arrived by the weekend I’m taking a test on Sunday. I’d rather be off work to either spend the day being happy or sad depending on the outcome!

How’s everyone else feeling? I think I’m slightly ahead at 9dpo.

@Mama09876 that temp is still looking good! Funny how some months you just talk yourself out of it, im the same this month, dont think we dtd enough or at the right time! I'm 6/7 DPO depending on which app I believe (I think probably 6) not a single symptom, which I think is helping me keep my sanity!

I agree with @LuckyDuck93 , its looking good so far @Mama09876! Be kind to yourself and whilst I always say: it's okay to feel all you need to feel, I'm also a big believer in consciously doing the things that bring a little extra sunshine into your life when things are feeling tough. So for me today, that means having a Cinnamon Roll for breakfast, or literally getting some sunshine and having a little walk at lunchtime. Or cracking on with a crochet project and feeling proud of my progress.

Focusing on the little things that bring some joy and happiness sometimes can make such a difference. If I feel myself getting into a slump - sometimes I lean into it and just have a bit of a wallow, and other times I'm desperate to get out of it. My partner is really good at this! He'll say 'what do you need to turn the day around?' and then just helps me do whatever it is!

This is tough. It's hard going. And it's also really lonely. And it's frustrating that so much is out of your control, and also that it requires a lot of waiting.

I've started BBTing and OPKing again. I have no idea when I'm even close to ovulating or when my hormone levels will get back to 'normal' so just wanting to be prepared and ready. My OPK looks slightly lighter today than yesterday, so hopefully that means the last of hcg is dissipating and we're starting to get back to normal baseline...

@Mama09876 I feel you! I never thought the second time round would feel so rough, it's knocked me sideways! But agree with @Taysonic sometimes we need to wallow in it and accept this is hard and we're allowed to be sad.... and then dust ourselves back off and try again if it's what we want 👏

I've a girls weekend in Copenhagen with a friend who's gone through such a journey ti finally get her little boy, the literal worst, so we're celebrating the end of her Maternity surving that chapter and the ones before. So I'm planning to leave all the TTC stress behind for a few days and come back to start again with OPK and BBT to give it out best shot for potentially the last month TTC naturally ♥️

Thank you ladies 🤍🤍 you don’t know how much your supportive words mean!

@LivingonaPrayerandGin that sounds lovely! I’ve been Copenhagen once before and it’s a lovely city! It’s exactly what you need to forget about TTC and the stress for a few days!

@Taysonic you’re so right I think sometimes I dismiss the sad feeling and just try tell myself to pull myself together but really I need to allow myself one of those days (eat lots of chocolate 😂) then move on!

I feel very grateful for the life I have so I’ve got to remember it’s not all bad at all. I’m hoping it’s true what they say it’ll happen when it’s meant to happen ✨

Has anyone had any experience with hertility at home tests? I have been trying for 8m for my second child and feel like I want to check things are ok. I presume the NHS won't do any tests for quite awhile (if at all?).

@Luckypinkduck i haven’t got experience with Hertility but i have taken one of the home tests to check the AHM for my eggs and my plans was if it wasn’t worked this month (month 6) I was going to order a sperm analysis test, I’m not sure which one as I’ve not looked in to it.
the test was pretty easy to do and got results quickly. Randox health was the company I used

@LivingonaPrayerandGin enjoy your weekend away & a lovely mental break from ttc!
@Taysonic @Mama09876 that's so true, i'm forever telling myself to get a grip and get on with it, sometimes you've just got to accept that feeling sad for a little while is ok!
Hope you ladies are ok & ready to enjoy a nice sunny weekend! Temp has risen again today for me, but i've looked back and it turns out thats what it does most months, so definitely not thinking too much into that one x

@LuckyDuck93 im hoping the weekend and lots of plans with family will take my mind of the TWW 😂 im in that stage of 10 DPO where im looking for ‘signs’

It’s good your temp is still high! Mines the same hasn’t dropped below baseline yet but I feel so crappy today (tired, headache, hungry) I’ve got a feeling I’ll get my dip in temp tomorrow! And she’ll arrive over the weekend. I feel like my body is gearing up for af to arrive. But! She’s not here yet so there’s still a chance I suppose 🤞🏻

hope everyone enjoys the lovely weather 🤍

OMG LADIES!! I’m pregnant!! 🤯

My temp shot up this morning, I took it twice cause I thought that’s strange I was expecting a dip.
Had some tests arrive was going to wait for tomorrow morning but thought I’ll take one now. I’d just been the loo so both tests my pee would have been so diluted! And take at 5pm! I’m 11DPO. I can’t believe it’s shown this early. I’m going to get a clear blue digital for the morning cause I just can’t believe it.

Tell me I’m right. I’m not seeing things 😳😭

Massive congratulations, this is amazing news💗

Thanks you 🤍🤍

honestly in disbelief cause I really did think I would be out. Took 4 tests cause I just can’t believe it. Had next to none symptoms apart from tiredness at night but I get that with a toddler 😂😂 and increased temps,
and literally did it once 4 days before ovulation! I just thought we’d of missed it.
this is the first month there has been no stress with work etc we both 100% put it down to this!

I’m really hoping this is the month for us all 🤍✨ can’t wait to see some more positive tests over the next week!

Awww I’m honestly so happy for you!! I’ve been testing since 7dpo and I’m 9dpo today, all BFNs so far, hopefully I can get a faint line tomorrow🥲xx

Congratulations @Mama09876, lovely news 🥰

OMG @Mama09876 logged in because I remembered you were testing today. CONGRATULATIONS! A Christmas baby!
So pleased for you x

@LuckyDuck93 @lynzmb thank you so much! Still can’t believe it! Just because I really did think I’d missed out this month.

@LucyLou0527 i hope you get that positive over the next few days!

Keep the group posted on when you test! I have everything crossed for you ladies 🤍

@Mama09876 you've given me a glimmer of hope this month, we only managed 4 days before & day of ovulation, so maybe i'm not out just yet!

OH MY GOD @Mama09876!!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! I am so so thrilled and excited for you. Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for a smooth sailing pregnancy, and wow, what a Christmas it will be!

Keeping everything crossed for @LucyLou0527 and @LuckyDuck93 too... At this rate, I'll need to join a new thread! 😂

10dpo bfn for me.., where abouts are you in your cycle xx

I'm 10/11DPO today (I think 10, app says 11)
I avoid testing unless AF is late as I cant stand the disappointment! Think AF is due Thursday/Friday so will really try and wait until then, no symptoms at all apart from a bit of cramping today but very mild!

That doesn't rule you out yet - there's still time. Not everyone gets an early line.

I'm a bit in limbo land at the moment. I had a miscarriage end of March so not really sure when my cycle will go back to normal. I'm OPKing and BBTing so whilst it's difficult to predict when ovulation will happen this month, I should hopefully get a bit of an idea through the opks. Don't expect to get pregnant again so quickly but I'll damn sure give it a go!

I definitely will be a late tester in the future for sure, @LuckyDuck93. My partner and I even discussed not testing unless I'm like three weeks late. I don't really know if I can hold out that long but guess we just don't really want to get our hopes up again if little bean doesn't stick around.