TTC / TWW Jan 2026

[Anya23]

Hi guys! Opening a thread for those ttc in the new year! I'll be starting again after an MMC in November, fingers crossed that this'll be a lucky year for all!

That’s ok :)
Yep I made sure hcg was negative before starting to track LH, so it couldn’t have been residual hcg, so weird! Had a negative LH, then high for a few days, then peak, and then to confirm I took one two days after the peak and was negative, so I was sure I ovulated ? And now 14 days later… no bleed. And not pregnant.

Yeah that's weird! Maybe your LP got longer? It's still only the first cycle, I hear it can take a few for everything to go back to normal!

My LP was about 4 days longer last month which was my first ovulation since my D&C. I knew I wasn't pregnant as we had taken precautions, it just seemed like the MC had thrown off my cycles a bit.

My cycle is always a bit wonky in the couple of months after MC (the 2 I’ve had at least). This is my second cycle since the last and it seems to make my cycle longer and delays ovulation and AF. That being said my luteal phase doesn’t change massively but it’s probably different for us all. AF was around 3 days later than I was expecting this cycle, so annoying isn’t it when you just want to move on X

Oh, it's reassuring to hear your LP got longer too. I kept reading that it can be often shorter after a MC. I'm expecting to bleed in the next few days so let's see :)

Yep exactly, you just want some normality back. Are you tracking ovulation? At least if we do that we know when we are fertile, but it's just annoying and more tricky. I just want a normal cycle back now :(

Yeah I’ve tracking with LH strips so always have an idea when we need to get busy lol. Like you said though it’s just frustrating when you know it’s not back to your normal. Hopefully AF will show soon for you 🤞

Oh lord, I feel like I have some irritation down there - mild thrush without the yuck if you get me. Never had thrush in my life.
Still got on/off headaches, low twinges mainly left but today I felt it on the right & sore boobs. My waist / tummy fat feels thicker.

Im either pregnant and around 9/10dpo or I’m ready for the bin.
I feel miserable, everything tells me I’m pregnant but those tests yesterday & today says different.😫

I'm so ready to test but don't want the disappointment!!

tested negative at 8dpo which was expected.
today I'm 10dpo and really struggling to hold off testing!
I've been so crampy and had backache but that's not unusual for me in the lead up to my period!
the only thing different is yesterday evening they weren't cramps as such but felt rather like a lot of pressure!

I know I could test in the morning at 11dpo but just not ready to see another BFN

12-13dpo and today I started spotting so AF is definitely coming. Just going to feel all the feels today and then reset for the next cycle!

Do you usually spot before your AF @Glittertint

Sending hugs, the tww is tough.

@Glittertint sending hugs!

My temp has started to dip already and I am only 6DPO, the joys of a short LP!

Huge huge and apologies for those getting AF or BFNs! Boo! I'm here waiting for ovulation day and it seems to be taking forever!!!

Same, I’m only CD3 and not expected to ovulate until CD18 so just patiently waiting 😂

Sorry to hear of AF coming. It’s always so heart breaking when you want something so bad and it’s out of your hands. Sending baby dust for next cycle ✨

I'm already wanting to test - what is actually wrong with me, why does TTC drive us bonkers!

My period should be due 10th but I checked my cervix and have a tiny touch of pink/brown.
Maybe I’m only 10dpo today? I never spot early, never!!

thanks everyone! Trying to see the upside that we get to dtd more… with my DD I wasn’t up for it so at least I can enjoy!

@BellaStar2020 yes I do! Usually the day before when I wipe there will be a little bit! But I think it’s common for this around 12dpo!

I have had a slight temp dip today of 0.2, natural cycles is telling me that my AF is due on the 8th Jan, Flo is saying 12th, Flo has been pretty good at estimating the last few cycles so I am thinking of sticking with that, would be a suprise if it comes on the 8th

Good news for me! Hopefully it continues! Baby dust to the rest of you ☺️

@RoamingToaster CONGRATS! Huge news, delighted for you!

@BellaStar2020 we are due AF around the same time, my apps are saying between the 9th and the 12th!

Woohoo @RoamingToaster that’s one heck of a line! Congratulations!

@RoamingToaster congratulations!! What lovely news!

Tomorrow will be 16 days since I got my positive ovulation test and still not a single sign of getting my period!.... So confused.
I've gotten back into measuring my BBT and last two days it's been 36.02 so pretty low, similar to my normal pre-ovulation temps before.
Just waiting now :( So sad how a MC is so devastating, then goes and messes up all your hormones.

@RoamingToaster congratulations! Hope it’s a sticky one for you!