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sunshinecitrus1 · 08/10/2025 19:41

Me and my OH are trying to conceive baby number 2. We are only on cycle 2 so very early days and this month, it was a very low chance as timings were slightly out as I ovulated later than I ever have but still within fertile window. Spent the best part of the last two weeks thinking it is very unlikely until the last few days. As of today I would be 3 days “late” compared to my normal cycle (usually my cycle is 25 days, today was 28). I’m usually like clock work so this cycle is a weird one but I thought I’d test in the morning (15dpo) as I’m not one to test early. Anyway at work today AF reared its head and at first, I was like OK I was expecting this… Timings were slightly out when TTC and it makes sense that my cycle would be a bit longer as I ovulated later bla bla. But tonight it has really hit me and I feel so upset and disappointed as I’d spent the last few days convinced that I might be pregnant. Why do we do it to ourselves!? This is such an emotional rollercoaster, I find the TWW so nerve racking. Not quite sure what I want from this post apart from knowing I am not alone on this crazy journey!

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Ciderapplevinegar · 08/10/2025 19:49

It's really hard. Typically though although the follicular phase can fluctuate in length quite a bit the luteal phase is pretty standard, so if you ovulate late in the future at least you'll know how many days to add on. But I get it. It's really hard. It's a long long wait and then crushing disappointment. And I never found a solution to that.

MintRobin · 08/10/2025 20:09

Hi @sunshinecitrus1
In almost the exact same boat so you're def not alone! AF was 3 days late and I was trying not to get excited thinking it might be good news, then it reared it's ugly head at work today. I found myself really upset too. It is just so hard isn't it. Came home and gave my boys big hugs - know how lucky i am to have them, but wishing for another and going through the whole process/waiting game is hard!

Sending all the luck that next cycle brings good news xxx

sunshinecitrus1 · 08/10/2025 20:26

@Ciderapplevinegar Thanks for your reply! I think I was already aware that the cycle would likely be a bit longer this month because of this but I guess there’s always that little bit of hope there and possibility until AF shows up… Crushing disappointment is a great way to describe it and I don’t think it ever gets any easier for us!

@MintRobin Oh it sounds as though you’ve experienced exactly the same day as me today! 🤗 It is such a tricky process and as you say the waiting (sometimes for nothing!) is the hardest part. We were very lucky when we conceived our son as it happened on Cycle 2 and I am very grateful for that. I guess the only positive with AF showing up is that it’s a start of a new cycle and another chance to try! Wishing you lots of luck too 😊 x x

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