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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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May 2025 TTC Support Group

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Muddysocks1 · 17/04/2025 08:07

Hope it’s not too early to start this! For anyone trying in May, and “out” for April.

By some miracle I did fall pregnant this month after over a year TTC but it ended in a chemical just before 5 weeks. I’d tried some new things last cycle (inc baby aspirin and L’arginine, using preseed and doing a daily morning walk!) so going to try all of that again this month and keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 don’t know when I’ll ovulate yet but I imagine it’ll be right at the end of April…

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SureLook · 07/05/2025 07:31

@Muddysocks1 impossible to know which worked, if either, so just keep going! Try not to symptom spot and compare to last month, let's be positive!

@FlyHighSky72 interesting about the conflicting reports about baby aspirin. I don't know much about it myself!

@ttcjourney20001 a trip to the GP is definitely in order I think!

FlyHighSky72 · 07/05/2025 07:37

@SureLook@Muddysocks1obviously i can’t find it now - https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/07/low-dose-aspirin-use-during-pregnancy but it was stuff like this which was saying that from 12 weeks it’s good to reduce the risk of preeclampsia but not so proved before then! Hmmm tempted to take it though - I’m 2 dpo do we think it’d be ‘worth it’ this cycle?

ttcjourney20001 · 07/05/2025 07:46

First experience going sick at 2am this morning, flight is in 3 hours so will be on the phone to the dr when I get home 🤞🏼

TruthUnwinding · 07/05/2025 08:03

I've been using baby aspirin every other day since 3DPO. I tried it once a day in December and I swear it made me really dizzy.

I've also used preseed but not with the applicator. The applicator thing seems so unsexy!

I'm 12 DPO and just took a negative FRER. I'm assuming that's me out! I'm on cyclogest progesterone so it makes me feel super pregnant. I'm gonna take another pregnancy test on 14 DPO and then stop taking it, but it does seem I've not 'caught' this month. Oh well!

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Muddysocks1 · 07/05/2025 08:03

FlyHighSky72 · 07/05/2025 07:37

@SureLook@Muddysocks1obviously i can’t find it now - https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/07/low-dose-aspirin-use-during-pregnancy but it was stuff like this which was saying that from 12 weeks it’s good to reduce the risk of preeclampsia but not so proved before then! Hmmm tempted to take it though - I’m 2 dpo do we think it’d be ‘worth it’ this cycle?

Oh yes, I’ve read you can take it for either reason, sometimes preconception/early pregnancy, and then for different reasons later. I do feel slightly iffy just taking it off my own back, BUT the GP seems to have no understanding of fertility stuff and I’m not sure it would even be helpful discussing with them. I am swapping GP for this reason so might brave it! My understanding though was it can’t do any harm. That said - you shouldn’t take aspirin alongside vitamin E, which I was taking but swapped out!

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BGxxx · 07/05/2025 08:07

Muddysocks1 · 07/05/2025 07:21

I’ve also just booked my first acupuncture session! I know it’s a bit controversial, but I believe the fertility acupuncturists do a lot more than just the needles, can help work out which other investigations to do and lifestyle/diet/supplement advice etc. Seems people have had success with lining issues with acupuncture 🤞🏻

Oh let us know how it goes!! I’ve been wanting to try it but I can’t find anyone who works an evening so I can get childcare 🤣

TruthUnwinding · 07/05/2025 08:09

Muddysocks1 · 07/05/2025 07:21

I’ve also just booked my first acupuncture session! I know it’s a bit controversial, but I believe the fertility acupuncturists do a lot more than just the needles, can help work out which other investigations to do and lifestyle/diet/supplement advice etc. Seems people have had success with lining issues with acupuncture 🤞🏻

Weirdly I had my first ever acupuncture session yesterday and I really enjoyed it! At the very least it will just make us more relaxed, which in itself is conducive to pregnancy. She explained to me that it really helps to encourage blood flow around the body which is important in conception and pregnancy. It can also encourage blood flow in the reproductive system.

Let us know how it goes!

Bumblebee1984 · 07/05/2025 08:11

Muddysocks1 · 07/05/2025 07:12

I’m 7DPO and don’t feel anything yet at all, last cycle I noticed I was peeing way more 7/8dpo but then didn’t get any other symptoms for a couple of days. I just feel like this cycle won’t be the one!

If it helps I had no symptoms the month I fell pregnant with my son. Was convinced I was out until AF didn’t show

FlyHighSky72 · 07/05/2025 08:51

Thanks @Muddysocks1and @TruthUnwindingi might give it a try from tonight!! Worth a shot!!

FlyHighSky72 · 07/05/2025 08:51

Thanks @Muddysocks1and @TruthUnwindingi might give it a try from tonight!! Worth a shot!!

SureLook · 07/05/2025 09:17

@Muddysocks1 I've also heard good things about acupuncture from the women in my Mammy WhatsApp group who had struggles. It certainly can't hurt to try!

Thanks for the article @FlyHighSky72 I'd be the same as @Muddysocks1 I'd be reluctant to take anything like that unless under the advice of a GP. I moved in September and changed my GP and I'm so glad I did. She is absolutely amazing. So definitely change if you don't like yours!

Sorry @TruthUnwinding baby dust for next month ✨️

FigPig · 07/05/2025 09:30

@Muddysocks1 I had no symptoms when I tested positive. Every other month I had a million! You just can’t call it.

Taysonic · 07/05/2025 10:13

Hi all. Have been a bit absent but have tried to catch up with posts. Seems there are a few congratulations in order!

Had my LH peak yesterday so soon to enter the dreaded TWW. AF is due on our anniversary so... That'll either be super exciting and memorable date to get happy news or not. 😂

Hope everyone is holding up.

Ec2808 · 07/05/2025 10:50

@Taysonic omg sooo cute our anniversary is next week too,couple days before AF is due so would be super sweet!! fingers crossed to you xx

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Muddysocks1 · 07/05/2025 11:22

Thanks all re acupuncture - I’m hoping it’ll help with the blood stuff, but even if it just helps me relax and that might help I’ll be happy!!
I asked her if she had evening appts because of work, and she said she’d try and fit me in - but I did say I had a recent chemical which I think makes it more “urgent”, rather than planning longer term if that makes sense

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BGxxx · 07/05/2025 12:21

@Muddysocks1 I wish I could find someone like that 🤣

charlzz · 07/05/2025 12:29

I think I'm either having my second chemical pregnancy in a row, OR I'm still testing positive from my one last cycle. Tested yesterday and today and my lines are very faint and not getting any darker, still negative on a CB Digital Ultra Early. I didn't test to negative after the chemical pregnancy last month, as they were super super faint then I started bleeding. Does anybody have any advice please? I just can't believe it's happening again. 😢

Disneybride · 07/05/2025 12:33

Hi all. So my BBT dipped today at 7 DPO, am I out? X

Ec2808 · 07/05/2025 12:37

@charlzz Hi Love soo sorry for your loss I had a chemical in March and was advised to take a bloodtest I took one after I stopped bleeding where hcg had already dropped to 2 and did one 2 weeks later to confirm I was at zero hcg...
normally in chemicals your levels don't go high enough to be detected one month later... maybe get a bloodtest if you can for reassurance!! sending lots of love! xx
@Disneybride I've read a dip around 7Dpo can indicated implantation so fingers crossed this is the case xx

Taysonic · 07/05/2025 12:37

Disneybride · 07/05/2025 12:33

Hi all. So my BBT dipped today at 7 DPO, am I out? X

Not necessarily. I had a dip in BBT around the same time a couple of cycles ago but then it began to rise again. It stayed elevated despite what I thought at the time was my period, and to my surprise, I was pregnant. Sadly, it ended in miscarriage so maybe not a particularly good omen for you, but I think there are so many things that impact BBT.

I know it's hard when you desperately want an answer either way.

charlzz · 07/05/2025 12:41

Ec2808 · 07/05/2025 12:37

@charlzz Hi Love soo sorry for your loss I had a chemical in March and was advised to take a bloodtest I took one after I stopped bleeding where hcg had already dropped to 2 and did one 2 weeks later to confirm I was at zero hcg...
normally in chemicals your levels don't go high enough to be detected one month later... maybe get a bloodtest if you can for reassurance!! sending lots of love! xx
@Disneybride I've read a dip around 7Dpo can indicated implantation so fingers crossed this is the case xx

Thanks so much for your reply. I figured that was the case with chemicals, I paid for HCG bloods last cycle and it was only an 8 by the time I started bleeding so I figured it was going to drop down to 0 very quickly. I guess I just can't believe the same thing is happening again! I actually rang my GP this morning and they agreed to do an HCG blood test just to monitor as I'd mentioned i had a chemical last month so hopefully I'll get those results tomorrow, then do a second one on Friday to see what's going on.

curliegirlie · 07/05/2025 12:41

Disneybride · 07/05/2025 12:33

Hi all. So my BBT dipped today at 7 DPO, am I out? X

No, pre-AF nosedives most likely around 10dpo. Don't read too much into individual temperatures and see what the next few days bring.

Ec2808 · 07/05/2025 12:48

@charlzz you are right normally they drop fairly quickly after bleeding...possibly also a new pregnancy and everything is fine just still low levels but better to be on the safe side and get your blood taken! in the meantime I know it's really hard and you are not alone but try to stay calm...❤

ThisHangryTiger · 07/05/2025 13:09

9DPO today and tested yesterday to a BFN. AF is meant to be tomorrow and having a few aches. Just have a feeling I'm out - may test tomorrow tho depending if / when AF shows. Hopefully I'll get a pleasant surprise but not holding out hope x

am44a · 07/05/2025 13:52

Does anyone else feel like up to tww your cycle goes so fast aha i’m already CD 10 now. Also i’m unsure when I ovulate because my cycles are 32-38 days long I always assumed cd 17-22 but now i’m thinking maybe it’s later? I did try testing before but as my cycles are too long I found it really tedious and stressful. Does any one else have similar cycles and know around about when they ovulate? x