TTC’ers!

[Dipdab]

Hey! I'm 2 DPO so we are kinda on the same timeline. Wishing you luck! As usual I'm looking out for every single twinge and then googling it

I know I’m on the look out about 10 mins after ovulation . Really trying to stop myself this month

 

[lisa94xo]

6 days before my periods due to start, I now have started to bleed... I'm usually really regular; could this be implantation bleeding? I have been feeling slightly sick this past week but not enough to put me off food; no other symptoms... Not sure what to think/how to feel!

 

[fluffybaffling]

We will get there

We certainly will! xx

 

[Asty Gurl]

we conceived in 12 cycles. We were doing similar to sperm meets egg. I ovulated a few days different every cycle. But we would do every other day from cd 12. Then when I got a peak opk we would do that day and 2 days after. The month we conceived we did that peak day and 3 days after.
I was using ovusense, and looking at my temp rises... I think after I got a peak opk I didn’t actually ovulate to 48 hours after. So I think that extra day helped out!
we were told to go straight to ivf with icsi because of husbands numbers... but I found a few women who managed to conceive on similar numbers so we wanted to give ourself some time to try naturally. We lost the baby at 16 weeks. So I’m waiting to start cycles again... but we Will again try naturally.

I am so sorry for your loss thank you for sharing your experience and baby dust to you.
I use ovu sense too - quite helpful due to my irregular cycles etc.
I am really not sure how well we timed it this month as it was first time on clomid and using OPKs so didn't know what to expect - plus my BBTs remain quite erratic (I always start producing CM 7/10 days before Ov day and ovusense shows me every month I have at least a couple of failed ovulation attempts before it finally happens). So we had sex on cd13 to cd17 every day but despite fertile mucus for days and ambiguous BBTs , peak opk was not until yesterday (cd17). This morning my opk was still peak positive but husband is too exhausted, no way we can do it today! . A bit annoying that we probably started too early and will miss today but oh well - next month we will plan out everything a bit better to make it less stressful

 

[Belle Amie]

Yeah I’ve always been told pink ones are better and we’ve been trying for a year now and I’ve always used them but I’m stumped at the moment. I wasn’t aware indents were even a thing I’ve actually had better lines on eBay cheapies but I haven’t given clear blue a try really apart from a digital to confirm. I’ve heard the blue ones are more prone to Evaps but they have good reviews so I’m gonna give them a try when are you testing again? Fingers crossed it’s positive for you

I’m going to try to wait until Wednesday just incase my period comes early tomorrow, but I’ll probably test tomorrow I have no patience

 

[Pip30]

Aww I’m so sorry

keeping my fingers crossed for you too!

Thank you, typically my other half has felt poorly yesterday and today so is in bed trying to sleep. Im supposedly ovulating today so not expecting it to happen (he doesn’t know as I don’t tell him for less stress!) Bloody Sod’s law!

 

[Lulu Goss]

Okay so I took a test this afternoon .. we’re pregnant! We’ll be looking at booking an early scan after previous early losses, the last one being a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks. When is the best time to book one for? Obviously not going to book one yet just incase but if we get to 7 weeks is that a good time?

Congratulations! Lovely news

I have one booked for Valentine’s Day, I’ll be 7 weeks 6 days. They say not to have one before 6 weeks as they won’t be able to see anything.

 

[CNK]

Period due tomorrow, gonna be spending all night hoping it doesn't come! Only symptoms at the moment are loadsa spots, increased CM, not sure if i normally have that and felt like I was getting hot flushes the other day but all could mean a big bag nothing either!!

 

[fluffybaffling]

I’m loosely doing BBT using natural cycles, the first month I woke up every day at 2.30am and then could not get back to sleep. So I stopped worrying about it so much. I know it’s not going to be very accurate but it’s better than nothing because I’ve got pcos I’ve not got a clue when or if I ovulate

 

[Lulu Goss]

I’ve done another test but it’s looks so similar! Think I’ll just get a digital one in a few days if AF hasn’t arrived.
It is our first month of trying xxView attachment 413445

That looks clear to me... my first one was quite light too so would defo recommend getting a digital clear blue one. So exciting I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you

 

[blackheartedsoul]

Hi guys, I’m new to this whole ttc and I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get started with it all? I had my coil out in October and have been actively trying since. I had my first child when I was 18 and am 28 now. This would be my second baby. I thought having lots of sex through out the month would do the trick but no luck starting to think maybe I don’t ovulate when I think I do but otherwise I’m not sure. Has anyone got any advice on things I may need to do or vitamins I may need to take? Wanting to try this out before speaking to my gp. Thank you

 

[Gizmo92]

Moving house soon, hoping that the saying ‘new house new baby’ will be correct. By some bloody miracle


I went to the doctors about my periods/infertility (didn’t suspect PCOS but it looks like I do actually have it). Ask for a day 21 blood test to see if you’re ovulating, this should be repeated another month too as we sometimes don’t ovulate every cycle! My doc also sent me for a pelvic ultrasound. If your doc doesn’t offer you this, push for it!! They can’t refuse to refer you

Thank you for the reply! Can I ask, did you go after a year of trying or before? I’ve only been trying 6 months so worried they won’t refer me but then if I suspect PCOS I feel like I’d rather know sooner rather than later! X

 

[Babyyoda88]

map sorry to hear this. Sending yoI lots of love x x

sorry about it the typos! Don’t know what happened there x x

 

[louichi]

Has anyone used one step ovulation tests from Amazon (£4.99 ones)?. I switched to them this month as I was using the clearbblue digital and it was getting too expensive.
I’m in the expected fertile window but have had a negative test everyday. I expected to see a faint line but there’s nothing? I’m testing twice a day. Normally I would have a smiley face on the clear blue now. I get ovulation pain in my side which I’m experiencing today so I know I am about to hit peak ovulation.
Im guessing the cheaper ones aren’t as sensitive?

I've been using Premom. I paid £25 and it has 100 ovulation tests and 20 pregnancy tests. I was convinced I wasn't going to see a surge in them as my levels were showing low leading up to my predicted ovulation date, but then I had 2 days of much darker lines on the predicted ovulation date. I'm convinced I ovulated too because I woke up in the middle of the night with really sharp pains just on my right hand side - a sensation I've never had before. I'd been on the pill for 15 years x

 

[CNK]

I’m out again this month. BFN yesterday and my temp dropped today. Expecting AF tomorrow.
Been at this nearly 2 years now. Spent most of my life trying not to get pregnant now here we are the irony.
Have been referred for a hycosy. Anyone any experience?

I had one last year, its not painful like getting a smear only a small bit more uncomfortable and goes on for longer, be prepared for some cramping after. I had a bit of pain for a few hours after but nothing paracetamol can't cure! Doctor was saying lots of people get pregnant after cos it clears out your tubes....I did not. Lol but not lol if ya get me!

 

[Niamhm]

So I was in pregnancy thread but sadly back in TTC now! Been 4 and a half years trying so really keeping everything crossed this year I get a BFP and then a healthy baby!

Sorry you're back to ttc, hope you're okay

 

[Alexaj]

I think I've said before I've only just had my implant out.... I'm now on my third period within a month

 

[Gizmo92]

Feeling very disheartened. Started on clomid by my GP this month, ovulated cd18. Had bloods taken cd21 and looked I ovulated well. Today cd25 - 7dpo- started bleeding looks like a period rather than implantation. So my luteal phase is non existent. I have read GPs in the UK don't really believe in this/are very reluctant to prescribe progesterone. I have contacted them and will see what they say. Has anyone ever been in this situation or has advice? I have had lots of tests done to look into pcos/ovulation before - is it worth booking a private fertility specialist and bring these to them to see what they say? Feeling SO deflated!

Hey, unfortunately I can’t offer any advice but wanted to let you know I’m in a similar position. My Luteal Phase is at best 9 days (and that’s if I ovulate pretty much straight after a positive OPK so it’s probably more like 7-8 days), and I’ve read the same online about the NHS not recognising it as an issue and being reluctant to prescribe progesterone. Let us know what the Dr says. I hope this gets sorted for you . I would also be keen to know if anyone on here has had similar issues. I’ve got PCOS so not sure if that adds to this issue...

 

[Dipdab]

Thank you. I’m going to leave testing until next week. It’s taking over my life I’m so bloated tonight like I feel I can’t even breathe in Xx

Sorry I wasn’t much help! I feel for you the not knowing must be driving you mad! Hopefully you will get a clear positive in the next couple days!

ps I find peppermint tea helps when I get bloated

 

[Niamhm]

Hey, has anyone used the ClearBlue ovulation connected kit? I bought it yesterday to use this cycle and seems pretty straight forward. Anyone else? X