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I'm getting used to this ovulation thingie

Does this mean ovulation is near by??

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What do you think?

I only tested because my skin is bad, and I only get really bad skin when pregnant (usually). I feel like I see something real faint, but I'm not sure? My positive early tests have always been a little darker. Can someone help, please?

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Grandparent Support

Hi everyone, This post is more of a rant than anything else… and I am curious to know if anyone else has encountered something similar. My 11month old is the first grandchild of my family. I expected my Mum to be a lot more present and interested than she is. What doesn’t help is that she lives about a 4hr drive awa...

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A second line is it false positive ?

I took a test as soon as I woke up mind you I'm not that many days past ovulation and one of my strips picked up a second line. I took three more tests after that and didn't get a second line. My first trip was in very fresh urine, I'm not sure if this is a false positive or if it picked up the pregnancy. I got very...

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Clear blue digital tests

I took a test last Friday and it said 2-3 weeks I’ve taken another one today and it reads the same. Does this mean that my hormones aren’t increasing normally? Or are these tests inaccurate?

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Evap

Stupid question but I had MVA 3 weeks today and testing to get a negitive test. I have line eye is this still very lightly positive or evap. This is 3 mins after but it looks ever so slightly darker in person

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MY IVF JOURNEY BEGINS TOMORROW!!!

I start my IVF journey tomorrow...first drug on the list is Synarel. Feeling anxious and overwhelmed seeing all these different meds..open to suggestions and advice. Thanks in advance ☺️

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AF disappointment

Light cramping and spotting today- period due tomorrow feeling really sad about it and like giving up. Does anyone have any coping strategies for when AF comes?

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Possibly positive

Im 11dpo and had 3 days of cramps now today I’ve tested

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Plan B … I think it didn’t work

I’m worried I took a plan B last month and I got my period early but for this month it’s been 10 days missed period I took 3 pregnancy test all came back negative…. What should I do ???

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Pregnant?

So I might be pregnant. I’m taking a test in the morning to see, but I was wondering what yall say when you call your dr for that first apt. I feel like I’m socially awkward and last time I just flat out told the receptionist that I had a positive test. 😅😅😅 so am I overthinking this or is there a better way to make…

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MIRA

Can anyone who has tried Mira please give me some advice on any experiences with this!

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So confused ?! Positive or not?

I am 9 months PP. just took a test to be on the safe side. The first one was the first one I took and the second was the digital. So confused? Am I pregnant or not? What do I do?

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clearblue ovulation tests

Trying for baby #2 and wondering if anyone has positive experience with the ClearBlue Digital Advanced Ovulation tests?

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IVF mamas, baby's gender

I heard IVF has a higher rate for producing boys. What was your ivf babies gender?

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Is this the start of a faint positive

Am I seeing things?

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Wait list appointment

Hi! We have another appointment in November to get added to the IVF waitlist (online appointment this time), will this be when we need to sign any forms etc, or will this come at a different time? The dr is going to go over the recommended protocol etc at this app too, as he will have my AMH results. Thanks girli...

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Amh levels

I've just had blood test prior to starting ivf and my amh level is 11. Consultant said this was fine. When I questioned what fine meant was it normal or just within range he said they would prefer 15 / 16 but that's being picky and 11 is fine. I'm seeing all sorts of numbers online and wondering what 11 means exa...

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Help Inducing Period!

Ladies, I'm doing IVF and if my period doesn't come in the next few days, my cycle will get cancelled. My period is already 5 days late (negative pregnancy test). Hormones and the fact that I'm waiting, are making it late. Please drop any trick to help induce your period- sex hasn't worked yet. I've got three days t...

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Fertility and breastfeeding

Journey (breastfeeding) with first born is ongoing and we're looking to expand our family. LO is no where near interested in weaning (trying since May). Worried our BF is impact my hormone levels and ability to conceive to grow our family. Does anyone have any experience with ovulation stimulating drugs to assist? ...

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