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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.

TTC / TWW Feb March 2026

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Anya23 · 30/01/2026 09:15

Hi guys! Moving the January thread here!

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DorsetGirl89 · 06/03/2026 09:28

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Sa11yCinnamon · 06/03/2026 09:43

@DorsetGirl89 yes that would definitely explain it!! From what I remember I missed a period when I actually fell pregnant then had three around the times I'd normally be due on, then nothing else.

I was told it could result in baby coming early - he was two weeks late - or needing a c-section, which I did, but I don't know if that's why. But no other issues!

BurningOutt · 06/03/2026 09:58

@DorsetGirl89 ive never had progesterone checked but it’s standard to give it in early pregnancy for people who have had previous losses. I think you should ask for it as it’s normal protocol and can’t hurt.

Anya23 · 06/03/2026 11:16

@DorsetGirl89 congrats! watery discharge is quite normal, I hope you won't have any more bleeds 🤞
To be honest I don't think it's standard procedure anymore at most places - if the bleeding is not caused by low progesterone it still won't help, and actually could mask an MC unfortunately. That's why I had to have a D&C because progesterone kept the pregnancy even though it wasn't progressing then for a while. I also won't be put on progesterone next time without testing my levels first

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ClaireF992 · 06/03/2026 12:33

Do you think this is ok for 11DPO?

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ClaireF992 · 06/03/2026 12:34

And then I did the digital weeks predictor...

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Anya23 · 06/03/2026 12:36

I think it's quite for 11 DPO, congrats @ClaireF992

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Anya23 · 06/03/2026 12:36

I think it's quite for 11 DPO, congrats @ClaireF992

I mean quite good lol

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BurningOutt · 06/03/2026 12:39

That’s interesting @Anya23 - I’ve had recurrent mcs and have always just been given progesterone (I’m on it now from ovulation) even though there’s never been a suggestion that low progesterone is a problem for me. It is correct that it will prevent a bleed if you keep taking it but by 6 weeks if no heartbeat things should become clear.

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 06/03/2026 12:40

Looks great to me too @ClaireF992 !! Not a squinter at all! Congratulations 🥳

Anya23 · 06/03/2026 12:42

BurningOutt · 06/03/2026 12:39

That’s interesting @Anya23 - I’ve had recurrent mcs and have always just been given progesterone (I’m on it now from ovulation) even though there’s never been a suggestion that low progesterone is a problem for me. It is correct that it will prevent a bleed if you keep taking it but by 6 weeks if no heartbeat things should become clear.

Yeah, I was given one more week at 6+4, even though I knew something was wrong, because there was a barely visible fetal pole, with no heartbeat. I had spotting before that so I'm sure I could have miscarried on my own without the progesterone

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DorsetGirl89 · 06/03/2026 12:48

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overwork · 06/03/2026 13:59

Oh no @DorsetGirl89I’m (just turned) 42 so I have a few years on you! Really good to know that you didn’t find it too bad! It would be a lot of money for us to waste if it’s unlikely to work.

Sa11yCinnamon · 06/03/2026 14:41

ClaireF992 · 06/03/2026 12:34

And then I did the digital weeks predictor...

Congratulations!! 💕

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 07/03/2026 06:24

Tested this morning at 9dpo and it was stark white! I know it is still very early but have some lower back pain so feel like AF might be coming much sooner than I thought.

ClaireF992 · 07/03/2026 06:35

I’ve just made a post about this but for anyone testing early with the boots 5 days early test I wouldn’t bother and I’d choose a different test. This was in comparison to CB early and FRER all using the same urine.

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ClaireF992 · 07/03/2026 06:37

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 07/03/2026 06:24

Tested this morning at 9dpo and it was stark white! I know it is still very early but have some lower back pain so feel like AF might be coming much sooner than I thought.

Sorry to hear that, but like you say 9DPO is early. Which tests are you using? I had back pain and cramps and was convinced AF was coming but never showed. Fingers crossed for you 🤞

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 07/03/2026 07:12

ClaireF992 · 07/03/2026 06:37

Sorry to hear that, but like you say 9DPO is early. Which tests are you using? I had back pain and cramps and was convinced AF was coming but never showed. Fingers crossed for you 🤞

Just the easy@home ones. Trying to save money on endless tests, the clear blue ones are so expensive! I’ve got a clear blue at home but don’t think it’s an early response so probably no better than the easy@home?

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 07/03/2026 07:22

@ClaireF992 Also, your lines are brilliant!! For 12 dpo you have perfect lines!
The comparison is really useful thanks. Won’t be buying those Boots tests 😂

DorsetGirl89 · 07/03/2026 07:44

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 07/03/2026 08:57

@DorsetGirl89 I had a lot of what felt like ovary pain at 7dpo which I don’t normally have. I did an Lh test to check my body wasn’t trying to ovulated again, having failed the first time but the test was very negative! So then I thought maybe that was implantation, which was why I tested today but BFN!

Hopefully I’m just testing too early and today’s pain is implantation. Good to hear you had AF like cramps at this point. Will keep hoping!

Apple2026 · 08/03/2026 09:37

Hi all, I’m tentatively joining after a MMC and ERPC last month. Feeling a bit weird about trying again! HCG test is still positive but really faint now, I’m hoping my period will come soon which is not something I thought I’d be saying 🤣

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 08/03/2026 12:35

Stark white test on 10 dpo. Not feeling hopeful this cycle as had a positive with both my others at this point ☹️

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