April 2025 TTC Support Group

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Starting now as some of us will be in the TWW in April now ☺️

This is me first month using the clear blue digital ovulation things. So I’m definitely not a pro. I was planning on testing until I get the static smiley, then stopping?? Is that right? I think it says once you get the static smiley, you ovulate in the next 12-36 hours. So surely that would mean you’ve either just ovulated, or about to very soon?? X

Yes that’s right!🥰 The smiley face is stuck on the test for a few days I think, so you can’t test more after you get the solid. I got the pink one as well though so I used that today only because I noticed my temp went down again, which is weird If I’ve ovulated. I think the ovulation maybe was unsuccessful and now my body tries to ovulate again?

Could it be the difference in tests? Bit like pregnancy tests, are all ovulation ones the same? Speculating here, haven’t a clue 😂 the dip in basal temp though is odd! I guess keep testing for the next few days and see if the smiley comes back or if it goes blank? Do you feel you’ve ovulated? Signs etc x

I get it from the Grape Tree health shop but if you don't have one close by, I am sure I have seen this brand in Holland & Barrett too.

We have just had one open in our highstreet. Haven't found a reason to have a browse yet x

@BerrieSweet how odd 🤔 I would say dtd for another day or two if you can, just to make sure you are well covered. I find tests a bit confusing. I noticed that even close to my period my LH is still pretty high. I am not sure what is going on sometimes. 🤷‍♀️

@jelliebean9@MayaBThanks! I will DTD tomorrow as well and maybe the day after that just to make sure I’m covered 🩷 Yes it’s so confusing, I wish I could see my ovaries and uterus to know what’s happening, it would be so much easier 😂

So AF officially here. Can't help feeling disappointed even though I didn't expect any changes I had made to work this cycle. This month will be cycle 8 of TTC.

Not sure if the acupuncture helped a bit though, has been some changes in my cycle this month so fingers crossed. I have another session next week with him so hopefully things will start to help.

So for today im feeling a bit sorry for myself as everyone want to be the story where one session of acupuncture or a new vit supplement works immediately 😂

Silver lining, eating a lot healthier means Ive lost a stone this month 😂

Big hugs! Maybe this was the last cycle before it’s finally your turn ❤️💕

I hope so! Would be amazing if it was everyone's this month. Christmas baby's all round 😂

yess!!

Sending hugs too 💞 I know how you feel. I am so tired of seeing my period showing up every month 😒 Keeping everything crossed for us all!

It's just such an emotional roller-coaster each month!

When I did an OPK this morning it came back negative. I didn’t have ewcm when I woke up. It’s just started now though, should I do another OPK or wait for the morning? Guess I should DTD this evening too?

Could do another one this evening. Some people have rapid onset peaks so they are sudden

Hello all, place marking as it's CD1 of cycle 4. We got pregnant the first cycle back in Oct which sadly ended in a MC at 8 weeks but taking longer this time around. So much for the 'you're more fertile 3 months after your MC'!

Is anyone else going to be due between Xmas and NY if they conceive in Apr? I will be and worried about saddling a child with a birthday where everything is either Xmas themed, no one to attend birthday parties as they're with their own families and the general melancholiness of year end! My friend's DH birthday is 1 Jan and he hates it. Have also heard it's the busiest time in hospitals with staff shortages due to holidays. On the other hand I'm 38 so worry about missing a cycle! It's so hard to decide.

Can I join in 4 years ttc. Many many losses and Had a blighted ovum in October been back to trying since January. AF today so I’m back to trying April. How is everyone Currently have recurrent loss blood test in a weeks time as clinic finally accepted me x

So at work this afternoon the topic seems to be who would like another baby as my two colleagues have children off to school soon. I honestly just want to go home.

Oh I am so sorry. I also find this diffuclt.

Since we have been ttc for the last year, 2 of my colleagues as well as my manager all have had babies.And now this is all they talk about. It makes me not want to go to the office these days 😪
Also, I have been asked so many times why I don't have another one 🤷‍♀️ Well, I am trying 🤣

Ugh hugs ❤️ my colleague talked about how she got pregnant first try with both of her kids last month at lunch when I just found out I was out for mars that day.. so I know the feeling

Also surrounded with moms to little kids at work. I always want what they complain about so bad 🥲

I think based on projected ovulation, the due date for me would be 22/12. I went into natural labour at 38 weeks with my son. I’ve also thought about a Christmas birthday and if that’s right or fair, on a new baby and on my son too, he’ll be 4 by December this year, and I worry about taking the magic away for him by being in hospital etc. My birthday is 9/1 and I’ve always hated it. But I was speaking to a dad at my sons nursery and his boy was born Christmas eve and he said they do celebrate his birthday then, but also do a gift giving day and a party in June too, which I thought was quite a sweet idea. But we’ll see. At this point, I also would just be incredibly grateful and lucky to actually fall pregnant again!

Normally I really don't mind. I think it's just bad timing today. I finish at 8pm so will head home and snuggle into bed with some TV I think ♥️

Sounds like a good plan, grab some snacks too! ❤️

Hi, hope it’s okay to join! Currently cd4, I had an ectopic pregnancy in feb so this my first cycle since. I’ve stopped breastfeeding my first now so hopefully it makes concieving easier