TTC April/May 2026

[ShivWesker]

New thread as promised 🫶

Still waiting also, due today, I’m going to try wait another 2 days before I test

Hey everyone, I think this is the right thread for me. I’m 9dpo, ttc #2. I just want to talk to some people who get it, I talk to my OH about it but there’s only so much he understands. Anyone 9dpo, so not tested yet, however, I am having symptoms already. Now, I know it’s too early for that, but when I conceived my 1st, I had exactly the same symptoms at this time. And then other cycles I’ve had, I’ve not had these symptoms at all. Is this sounding positive or am I just a little bit mad? 😂

I can’t see anything tbh but often the very faint lines dont show up very well on photographs. Fingers crossed for you! Will you test again tomorrow?

I think I just had line eyes as my bbt dropped below baseline this morning and I’ve started spotting so I’m out! I’m feeling really low today, proper deflated. Not sure if it’s the hitting the 6 month mark or what. Everyone around me seems to have what I want and I know comparison is the thief of joy but I’m feeling it today!! All my friends seem to just fall pregnant by blinking and it’s so hard to watch as we’ve taken the longest with all times we’ve TTC. Sorry to rant as I know I have it easier than most and we are so blessed to have our DD, and I’m sure it’s a timing thing in terms of what’s meant to be but it’s bloody hard isn’t it!

Oh @Glittertint I am sorry to hear about the spotting! And sorry that you are feeling so bad. It is really tough 😞 6 months is a long time to try for. I’m struggling too. Have archived a couple of mum groups I’m in as the pregnancy announcements were too upsetting. Must be even worse when it’s your friends ❤️

I’m hoping you are right about the timing. I just see the age gap getting bigger and bigger which I'm also finding hard.

If it doesn’t work for me this cycle I think I’m going to see try to see the GP and see if there is anything they will do. My last GP said they would do tests after 6 months due to PCOS so fingers crossed my new GP will do similar…

I’m currently CD17 with no signs of ovulation. This is only the second cycle since starting myo-insitol but I wish it would hurry up and start working on my cycle length 😣.

Thank you ❤️ if it wasn’t for this thread I’d be feeling so alone! We took 13 months with our DD and I know 6 months is nothing but it’s just frustrating when we don’t know why! I think I’m struggling a lot as the same month my friends announced was the month of our CP, so now I look at them heavily pregnant and think I should only be 3 months behind you. It just wasn’t meant to be!

I know what you mean about age gaps too! My DD is showing all signs of needing a sibling too and I just feel like we are trying but not succeeding!

I’ve been thinking about going to the GP a lot today, I just don’t want to be brushed off? My cycle irregularities are settling down but since my CP my luteal phase is only 11 days long and I’m worried all of what’s happened could be like a thyroid thing or something as that runs in my family? Maybe it’s worth a visit! I’ve heard that they don’t do like in-depth thyroid testing though!

Thank you, so sorry for your loss too! I’m holding up ok but I think one of the hardest things is the waiting and like I’m wasting valuable time! Sorry for a stupid question; you said you ovulated about two weeks later - was that after your miscarriage ended?

@Kathi154 yes, after I stopped bleeding. Basically as if it was just a period.

So tough, hope you're doing okay. It's very reasonable to get blood tests. Youll just need the basic thyroid profile to begin with as well as an FSH/LH/prolactin/testosterone. Do these on day 2-5 of your period. You need a mid luteal progesterone blood test 7 days before your expected period. Also request a pelvic ultrasound. If you are over 36, you only need to try for 6 months before automatically getting a referral to fertility clinic or at any age if there's a known cause for fertility problems eg pcos. Your partner should also get a semen analysis.
I think a 10 day+ luteal phase is considered normal so you are just on the cusp.

Yeah! The thing is I’m 30 and DH is 32 so we are below in age for the 6 month threshold with nhs and I’m not sure if they’ll bat me off until we hit 12 months? I could pay for some private initial tests and then if they show anything go back to the GP!

No you can get these investigations done by the GP, I think it's fair if your cycles are irregular. Having these investigations is different to a fertility clinic referral. That said you're very young and the stats are in your favour :) so you/gp may wish you try for longer first. Hope it happens for you asap.

Thank you that’s really helpful to know! I’ll keep tracking and keep my fingers crossed.

She arrived bang on time on Monday morning!! On to cycle 8 this month ☺️

I’d love to join if that’s okay, TTC no.2 but only had one period pp and I’m breastfeeding. CD20 today and my body tried to ovulate last Thursday but I think failed. Feeling like my body is failing me and just a bit confused. Last month I had 3 peaks before I finally ovulated

Hi all,

Just wanted to jump on as ttc in June. We haven’t been as careful this month however and my dates have been a bit all over the place. I am on day 32 of cycle but have this constant bitter/metallic taste that is fine in the morning or after eating but quite strong at other times. I also have really sore boobs but I took a test 3 days ago which was negative.

I normally do have 31-32 day cycles so I’m wondering if I tested too early but any thoughts/has anyone had these symptoms and not been pregnant?

Would be super excited to get BFP 🥺

Did you start fertility investigations last time or did you fall pregnant just before? I’d definitely try and see your GP, especially with it taking so long last time. Maybe fudge slightly how long you’ve been trying? And definitely mention the irregular cycles as that should prompt them to investigate further?

I know, it’s so frustrating looking at my tracker app and seeing all the times we dtd at the right time and still nothing happen!! Why?? Is it the uterine lining? Something to do with my EMCSs? My PCOS and so not ovulating? Bad eggs? Bad sperm? Low progesterone and so not able to support a pregnancy? Why????

Hope you are feeling slightly better today x

I didn't TTC til I stopped breastfeeding but from my period returning to stopping feeding, around 6-20 months, my cycle lengths were all over the place so it could definitely have an impact. How old is your little one? Do you think you might stop in the near future?

Just turned 11 months, had no plans to stop but I guess that may change if I don’t get pregnant in the next few cycles

Aww let us know @DancingThroughLife02 the metallic taste is a positive sign! When will you test again?

Hi @censor22 I’m thinking of getting some tests after work today and doing them after a hold. I’m not very hopeful as it’s happened before where I’ve got certain symptoms and it’s been nothing but the metallic taste is new and there seems to be no sign of my period, if it’s negative I’ll do one more with first morning urine and then wait for AF.

I am feeling very PMSy hormone wise, also trying not to get my hopes up 😬

@HappyBlueDonkey I got pregnant with my second fist cycle TTc at 12 months PP and I was breastfeeding loads. So it does happen! Definitely give it some time.

Still breastfeeding my second now too, though only really at night 😊

First cycle back TTC after 1 year break MMC back in August 2024 (Really took a toll on my mental health) and then a Chemical in Feb 2025. Now in our new home, exercising and eating well and just mentally ready for the TTC journey ahead. Currently 7DPO and dying to test but I wont! My Husbands Birthday is Friday and I will be 10 DPO would be a beautiful gift for him 😍

Sorry for your losses @Buttercup30 , sounds like you're in a really positive place now though, wishing lots of luck 😊

Ah thank you! Did you LH test? I’m really struggling with not knowing if I haven’t ovulated yet or if I’m not going to at all this month

Hi all - joining as we're just starting TTC #2.

DS is 3 in August and it took three months of trying last time.

Sort of forgotten what approach we took last time but I think I probably ovulate in a couple of days time. We're dtd every other day atm. Fingers crossed!