TTC August 2025

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Starting a thread for anyone TTC in August...

I'm on CD4 of cycle #4, trying for baby #2

Wishing everyone good luck for this month 💕

Spring is my favourite season, I would so love to have a spring baby. Fingers crossed for this month otherwise summer child here I go 😂

@mummm2 that’s a positive chart. Yes mine spiked even higher today which is supposed to be a positive sign, I have had period cramps since last night and increase in cm but I got a bfn today

That temp spike is really promising.. could
be an implantation dip? 10DPO is pretty early I think anyway so could still be in with a chance 🤞🏼

@mummm2it could be but I’m not sure, pretty sure I’m 9dpo today. But had that heavy period feeling since last night so feel it’s coming! Yours is creeping up too 🤞🏼

Currently 7dpo, feeling very hopeful this cycle as something just feels different this month. Had some twinges and a slightly heavy/stretching feeling in my lower tummy today and achy lower back. The girls are getting a little tender which I haven't had since my last pregnancy a few months ago.
Trying not to get my hopes up but also thinking positive!
So exciting to see some BFP's already and hoping we see some more through this month 🙏

Ugh I know the feeling 😔

Yes slightly, let’s hope it continues! I’m also testing PDG which I’m hoping will increase in next few days to actually confirm ovulation! so far it’s higher than past few cycles x

Loving your positivity ✨ Sounds like you can definitely relate to familiar symptoms which is great!

I convinced myself one month I was pregnant by symptom spotting so trying really hard to not think too much into anything as I will drive myself mad 😂

Hi all, looking to join in! No babies so far for us and had an accidental pregnancy in April (but very much wanted)

Unfortunately we had a MMC at the start of June. The last two cycles have been all over the shop, ovulating 2/3 days before Aunt Flo arrived and some months having 2 peaks.

a quick chat with ChatGPT and I’ve started a new supplement routine. Pregnecare vitamins, b6, zinc and magnesium and macaroot.

surprisingly got a a dye stealing ovulation test this evening and a big fat smiley on clear blue! I’m CD#12 so I’m so happy, could be a coincidence but I’m thinking the vitamins have me a boost

@mummm2 are you using progesterone strips for testing? I was looking at them online but not sure if they are worth adding in...so many things to consider already 😫

I haven’t had frequent periods since 2022 due to 2 children. I got pregnant without any period in between. Last month I had cramps, spots, mood swings and bloating beforehand. The cramps were significant and took me right bsck to my teens when I first started periods. Painful. It’s 28 days tomorrow and so far I feel zero this time . I am wondering if perhaps it’ll take a while for my cycles to regulate and enable fertility. Ovulation strips never showed anything before I ran out . I’ve ordered more fully expecting this to be months and months of trying

Joining from the other thread. 4th month TTC #3 for me and #1 for partner. We’re both 40.

BFP and chemical, BFN, and BFP with another chemical so far.

Currently CD13 going into 14. LH strips been consistently low so far, same as the last month after a chemical, but I’ve had EWCM for the last 4 or so days and had multiple painful stabs low down and to the right tonight. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 it’s OV. We DTD this morning but can’t tonight, so I’m hoping it was well timed. Also DTD two days ago so maybe some left over and waiting. Reeeeally hope I’m in with a shot this month and it’s not taking my body a whole month to get back to normal after each loss.

Sorry to learn You’ve had a tough few cycles so far.

Sounds really promising! Is this your first?

@Marvelftw we are TTC our 2nd, been trying around 18 months, we have a 7yo daughter :)

Hey! Yes, I’m using Proov strips. They are quite expensive but I like to see how BBT and the PDG works in line with each other.

I usually have disturbed sleep so I can’t fully rely on BBT! But Proov seems to work well for me & today’s results said I’ve ovulated 🥳 which is one thing ticked off the list so at least I know there might be a chance 😂

I’m 9 dpo today, yesterday had about 3 hours of period like cramps but nothing yet (projected to start tomorrow). Feeling a bit sicky but that’s not unusual for me so I’m just trying very hard not to symptom spot…. Particularly after I’ve had a negative test earlier in the week! I haven’t got any more tests so thankfully I’ll just have to wait and see as I will drive myself crazy testing.

Really hope this is good news for you ✨

I've just got a vvvfaint line on a strip test and I'm sure I see something on the First response...only 8dpo and I told myself I wouldn't test yet as it's too early but I caved!
Will test again in the morning to make sure I don't just have line eyes 👀

Hi everyone 🙂 2dpo here, TTC baby no 3, i'm calling this my 1st cycle as we began trying towards the end of last and missed ovulation.
I have PCOS and endometriosis, I only have a period every 50-75 days however myo inositol & maca root has been a game changer, I started taking this cosistantly around 4 weeks ago and for the first time ever I had a normal cycle at 38 days (still longer than most but happy with that) i have ovulated at CD18 which is unheard of for me. A beaming LH strip, EWCM, ovulation cramps, everything! If you suffer with irregular periods I really cant recommend these supplements enough. I use the free soul ultra. I will be testing on the 21st Aug if my period doesn't land, im a POAS maniac so for sanity reasons I've told myself not to test until the day AF is due. Good luck all ❤️

Ahhh amazing! I'm excited for you to test tomorrow 🙂

I have no idea what my cycle lengths are as this is my first cycle since childbirth (2nd baby is 11months). Before I had my children I never took any note of period timing. I am interested to research about the supplements you mention as I might benefit from adding them in . I’m day 29 now. Got loads of period pain today but nothing started yet-maybe tomorrow. I ran out of LH sticks around 10 days ago and just thought I’d be chilled about the whole thing. Turns out I’m not chilling about it! so I’m thinking about stocking up for next cycle and commencing temperature checks so I can make some estimates for ovulation. Had EWCM sporadically since my period. Perhaps my body just needs longer to settle down.

Hi all, can I join? I’m trying for my first, been on the combined pill for over a decade. Came off and had my first cycle last month so I guess this is cycle 2. Currently about 3DPO based on my estimations (not doing temps or ovulation kits yet, but monitoring CM mostly and tracking on flo app).
now I’m on the dreaded TWW… not convinced we caught ovulation this month anyway as only BD once on what I think was ovulation day. Don’t even know for sure if I ovulated as my body is probably still a bit all over the place.
sending everyone baby dust!

Hi! 1st month ttc baby #1 for us, we have decided to take the plunge! Have decided not to use OPKs or anything for a while and just see what happens 😬 I’m fairly regular now after my period taking a looooong time to regulate after coming off BC, and I know my telltale signs for ovulation which line up w my app so we’ll see if that works. I have been taking prenatals and a whole host of other vitamins for a good 6 months now maybe longer too. I’m CD14 just now and due to ovulate in a few days (my cycles are about 32-35 days) so will keep updated. I’m just terrified of it taking much longer than I expect but trying to be positive so far!

7dpo and my test this morning was white as snow 😂 I know I’m testing too early but something in me is genuinely convinced I’ll magically get a v early line.

@MoonLitLavenderi also take Maca! I had 2 miscarriages before I had my daughter. The cycle I conceived her I went mad with all the old wives tales but I think it worked! I have started aspirin at 2DPO also. Been drinking pomegranate juice and eating Brazil nuts for good measure🤣 I had progesterone with my daughter but I think it was the aspirin that made the difference and hopefully won’t need it again. X