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I took a pregnancy test last week, and I took another one today. Are they both positive?

I just want to know

J
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Testing question

Hey so I just want any opinions on this. My last period was the 25th of September. I have been taking test which all come back negative. Like all of the early response tests. I think I’m pregnant and have been having symptoms. For example I am cramping but haven’t gotten my period yet. Which has never happened befor...

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HELP

I’m 3 days late for my period. I tested and it’s hard to tell if I’m pregnant or not. I have been testing for the last week and every single test shows these faint lines. I’m waiting another week to see if the lines get darker. Has this happened to anyone 3 days past their period or should my lines be darker?! 😅

Incognito
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It’s positive to you guys to right?

Have been trying for more than 7 months took this and another this past Friday and they both came back positive 😱 I have an appointment Thursday to confirm

K
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Did parenthood become easier or harder when you had a 2nd baby? (Read below)

I have a 2 y.o. and she’s very VERY depended on me, she doesn’t let me do anything and always wants to play together. Making food is difficult for me some days. Drinking water. Going to the washroom by myself. I’m wondering if having another child will make it easier or harder for me? Will she then adjust and become...

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Ferber

Has anyone tried this and how long did it take to work, I made this post on the first time mum group but people just posted about how it’s cruel and isn’t good for development is that true?

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IVF fears

I’m trying to not overthink things but it’s quite hard. We will be starting our first round of IVF soon and all I can think is what I’m scared of - I’m scared I’ll produce no eggs - I’m scared I’ll produce too many eggs and not be allowed a fresh transfer - I’m scared no eggs will fertilise - I’m scared no eggs wi...

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Positive?

Been taking the cheap tests off Amazon for the fast 3 days showing faint lines, but not enough for me to be convinced, thought I’d get out the clear blue this morning and I think that’s a definite positive I’m not sure how many DPO I am as I’m irregular.

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EBF trying to conceive…

Hi ladies I’m currently exclusively breast feeding and my periods have not yet returned. We are trying for baby no.2. When could I test as I won’t know if I’ve ovulated or not? Symptoms can be hard to spot as I get cramps when breastfeeding. Also has anyone got pregnant while breastfeeding? TIA x

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Not ovulated

Wonderful.. wasted month 👍🏽

A
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DPO and testing

I have PCOS and I had a very positive LH strip on 13/10, I am appx 8-9DPO. Is it too early to test? I did a FMU test and it’s negative 😖

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TTC for baby #2

How long did it take for everyone to conceive for their baby number 2? X

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I’m a bit confused

I had my daughter a year ago and after about 8 months of having her we have decided to try for another but it’s been about 7 months and still no luck … I thought once you’ve had a baby it was ‘easier’ to conceive I’m just worried somethings a bit wrong/off with me

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IVF - advice

Hi! We are starting ivf in January. Any advice? Anything you’ve heard of that we could start doing now to help our chances? (Referred under male factor) Anything to help while going through it? Thanks from an excited but very nervous girl! Xx

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Positive or no

Hello, I know that this is really early to be asking as my period is still 11 days away but I took a pregnancy test on Friday because I've been really sick lately and it was fain this is today's test that I just took what do yall think?

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Starting stims this Thursday!

After much delay, I am finally starting stims Thursday! Anyone else?

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