1DPO...here we go again 
I’ve stopped drinking coffee (doesn’t do much to me anyway), drinking more milk. Using this diagram as a base where I can:Did anyone change what they were eating (in regards to getting pregnant?) my intake now is to eat at least one kiwi fruit a day with the skin (as i always do anyway) as it has a lot of good vitamins and Folic Acid. Did anyone else have a plan like this? to eat whats good for fertility or did you just eat what you normally do and it worked? going through a crisis since my period came
Thanks so much for this. I eat so much of that diagram, but I do need to increase in my intake of fruit and fish...I’ve stopped drinking coffee (doesn’t do much to me anyway), drinking more milk. Using this diagram as a base where I can:
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I’m struggling today. DPO 5 and my LH is having a wobble and my BBT is going down, but still above baseline. Works really quiet at the moment so i have a lack of distraction.
You’re so welcome! It’s a general healthy eating plan, so it shouldn’t be too much of a shock to the system.Thanks so much for this. I eat so much of that diagram, but I do need to increase in my intake of fruit and fish...
Welcome loveHi guys!
Long time lurker here! Finally thought I would join as we are in the early days of our TTC journey. It’s only the 2nd cycle really, 1st cycle we could have tried harder (we had a lot on that month)
I am using the easy@home OPK’s so have a couple of questions…
1. Do you stop testing once you’ve had your peak?
2. When is the best time to DTD? On the peak day itself or after? or is it best to just regularly do it 2/3 days throughout the cycle?
I am currently only around 4/5dpo, had my high/peak 15/16th of June but feel terrible! I must have picked up some sort of bug which is not helping my symptom spotting. I have on and off stomach cramps and twinges as well as on and off bouts of nausea and headaches! The timing couldn’t be worse!
anyway looking forward to the advice and going through this crazy journey hopefully resulting in BFP! We are newly married and has to postpone our wedding throughout covid therefore feeling like we couldn’t try for a family so now we are more than ready![]()
I can’t imagine not tracking - you’re doing so well! Spotting can be either implantation or period, so you’re best waiting until your period is supposed to arrive. Do you know when that is this month?CD20 for me, no idea when or even if I’ve ovulated or not as we’ve agreed not to track anything before his deployment.
But today I’ve had some pinky/brown spotting (sorry tmi) but I’ve never spotted before between periods. Even the times I’ve had 80+ day cycles.. (the joys of PCOS)
So just a bit confused and my little head is overthinking everything, if we were lucky would this be too early in my cycle to be spotting for possible implantation? Got myself lost in google searches saying all sorts so just wanted some advice!
Welcome!!Hi guys!
Long time lurker here! Finally thought I would join as we are in the early days of our TTC journey. It’s only the 2nd cycle really, 1st cycle we could have tried harder (we had a lot on that month)
I am using the easy@home OPK’s so have a couple of questions…
1. Do you stop testing once you’ve had your peak?
2. When is the best time to DTD? On the peak day itself or after? or is it best to just regularly do it 2/3 days throughout the cycle?
I am currently only around 4/5dpo, had my high/peak 15/16th of June but feel terrible! I must have picked up some sort of bug which is not helping my symptom spotting. I have on and off stomach cramps and twinges as well as on and off bouts of nausea and headaches! The timing couldn’t be worse!
anyway looking forward to the advice and going through this crazy journey hopefully resulting in BFP! We are newly married and has to postpone our wedding throughout covid therefore feeling like we couldn’t try for a family so now we are more than ready![]()
3DPO here! Glad you're staying positiveMorning campers, how are we doing today? 7DPO for me and the cramping and backache are in full force. I’m hoping for some spotting in the following days, though I’m hearing that not everyone gets implantation bleeding.
I’m trying to stay positive today. I’ve put on my comfiest summer dress and favourite perfume, and I’m going out for a walk in the sun at lunchtime I’ve decided.
hope you’re all ok. Here for a chat if anyone needs it x
I can’t imagine not tracking - you’re doing so well! Spotting can be either implantation or period, so you’re best waiting until your period is supposed to arrive. Do you know when that is this month?
Welcome!!
I test BBT and LH throughout my cycle, though not LH during my period. It gives me a good overall picture of what’s going on.
As for DTD, there are various opinions on this but it seems like doing it every couple of days works for a lot of people.
Glad to hear you’re remaining positiveI can’t imagine not tracking - you’re doing so well! Spotting can be either implantation or period, so you’re best waiting until your period is supposed to arrive. Do you know when that is this month?
Have you recently come off contraception? The first couple of months can be all over the place whilst your cycle adjusts! XI've been using easy@home LH tests twice a day and recording them on the premom app. I've not ovulated or reached my peak yet however my LH levels are going down. They weren't super high to begin with. Any advice please? First month ttc and i'm overwhelmed xx
No I’ve been off contraception for nearly three years! arghHave you recently come off contraception? The first couple of months can be all over the place whilst your cycle adjusts! X
What time of day are you testing? Perhaps you're just missing your peak, I think it's common for it to be a quick thing.I've been using easy@home LH tests twice a day and recording them on the premom app. I've not ovulated or reached my peak yet however my LH levels are going down. They weren't super high to begin with. Any advice please? First month ttc and i'm overwhelmed xx
I've been testing at 11am and 7pm... argh this is ridiculously stressful. what are your thoughts?4DPO and the googling has begun
What time of day are you testing? Perhaps you're just missing your peak, I think it's common for it to be a quick thing.
I'm definitely not an expert but it might be worth trying something like 3pm to see if that makes a difference?I've been testing at 11am and 7pm... argh this is ridiculously stressful. what are your thoughts?
I'm 4 days behind you, fingers crossed for good newsGuysss How's it going??
I am 8DPO today and just disgustingly exhausted since yesterday. My head hurts and I feel period cramps although I'm not due for another 7 days. Feeling nervous x
Morning campers, how are we doing today? 7DPO for me and the cramping and backache are in full force. I’m hoping for some spotting in the following days, though I’m hearing that not everyone gets implantation bleeding.
I’m trying to stay positive today. I’ve put on my comfiest summer dress and favourite perfume, and I’m going out for a walk in the sun at lunchtime I’ve decided.
hope you’re all ok. Here for a chat if anyone needs it x
I can’t imagine not tracking - you’re doing so well! Spotting can be either implantation or period, so you’re best waiting until your period is supposed to arrive. Do you know when that is this month?
Welcome!!
I test BBT and LH throughout my cycle, though not LH during my period. It gives me a good overall picture of what’s going on.
As for DTD, there are various opinions on this but it seems like doing it every couple of days works for a lot of people.
Thank you!Welcome love
I use the CB digital ovulation tests where you stop when you get your peak. With easy@home I think some people keep going to ensure they've definitely found their peak.
Regarding timing, sperm can survive for up to 5 days inside our bodies but the egg doesn't last that long once released so ideally you'll DTD a few times in the run up to and when ovulating. It can be hard to pinpoint exactly so NHS advice is 3 times a week and I know a lot of us aim for every other day. The CB digital tests say peak fertility is when you get your peak and the following day.
Good luck![]()