Official Trying to Conceive - Thread 10

mouthscradle

Hi everyone, I hope this is the right place to post. DH and I are planning to start TTC in about a month's time and I'm planning to stock up on some ovulation tests and hpts (trying to learn your acronyms!), just wondering where's the best place to buy to get reliable but cheap ones? Saw on another site someone recommended homehealth-uk.com, they seem cheap for hpts but not sure if their price for ovulation tests is good. Looking for midstream ones.

Also, a lot of the apps and websites that I've looked at where you track your cycle seem to ask for your AF length, but only go up to 8 or 10 days. Mine have lasted over 2 weeks for the last 2 years whilst I've had the implant in. Sometimes 3 weeks. How on earth do I track this?? I've got no idea what my cycle is but I remember even with no hormonal contraceptives my periods have always been annoyingly long and frequent.

daisiegg

mouthscradle wrote: »

Hi everyone, I hope this is the right place to post. DH and I are planning to start TTC in about a month's time and I'm planning to stock up on some ovulation tests and hpts (trying to learn your acronyms!), just wondering where's the best place to buy to get reliable but cheap ones? Saw on another site someone recommended homehealth-uk.com, they seem cheap for hpts but not sure if their price for ovulation tests is good. Looking for midstream ones.

Also, a lot of the apps and websites that I've looked at where you track your cycle seem to ask for your AF length, but only go up to 8 or 10 days. Mine have lasted over 2 weeks for the last 2 years whilst I've had the implant in. Sometimes 3 weeks. How on earth do I track this?? I've got no idea what my cycle is but I remember even with no hormonal contraceptives my periods have always been annoyingly long and frequent.

I bought ovulation tests off amazon...but they are not midstream ones, they were ones you dip. I prefer that though as I find it easier! Not sure if have seen midstream ov tests anywhere? I also bought some from Boots, but they were considerably more expensive than the Amazon ones.

I used Fertility Friend to track my cycle and I don't think it asked for the length of AF. You just put it in the days that you are bleeding. When I was on the pill mine could last 2 weeks but amazingly when I came off it they went down to about 8 days. Maybe that will happen for you? Anyway, try Fertility Friend if you can because I don't think it asks for your normal AF length.

Good luck!

mouthscradle

Thanks daisiegg. How many ovulation tests am I likely to get through per month? Have no idea how many to order.

daisiegg

mouthscradle wrote: »

Thanks daisiegg. How many ovulation tests am I likely to get through per month? Have no idea how many to order.

Depends how long your cycle is, so it is hard to say. I would be surprised if you need more than 10 in a month, but I may be wrong! Completely depends on your cycle length. Sorry! Maybe making sure you have 20 to begin with might be on the safe side.

claretsgirl

Good afternoon all.
So sorry to hear of your loss Mrs TM. x
Welcome mouthscradle.
I feel a little strange down below. I can only assume AF is slowly on its way. I'm scared it's going to be heavy and painful for me this first time.
Take care all. X

tia86

Massive massive hugs Mrs TM, make sure that you look after yourself at the moment

Welcome to the newbies - I also use the opks from amazon I initially bought a pack of 50 thinking I would never need them all but probably a better investment...have gone on to buy another 50 - hopefully you will be luckier in getting a bfp though

Hugs for all those on CD1

good_vibes

Hi All,
CD 2 here

kellykins

January BFPs

Paulashek - 7/1/14:j
Loudfish - 9/1/14:j
LailaP - 17/1/14:j
lollypopswater - 21/1/14:j
Daisiegg- 23/1/14:j
jay20043 - TLP - 25/1/14


January BFP predictions

bigmomma051204: 1
ttc39: 3
Frankieloo: 4
Nicky Noo Naa: 4
shrimpy_80: 5
Tia86: 5
Loudfish:5
daisyegg: 6
Thinkpink: 7
alioops78: 8
kellykins: 9
princess kate: 9

Thread Graduates
Aquamarinemonkey BFP 01/11/2013
PommeVerte BFP 01/11/2013
MrsMuffin BFP 09/11/2013
wangdoodle BFP15/11/2013
skintchick BFP19/11/2013
menollyke BFP 22/11/2013
Purcy81 BFP 7/12/13
Disney_Pluto BFP 7/12/13
credit_crunch BFP-9/12/13
lilmissmup BFP 12/12/13
Gelly123 BFP 17/12/13
Ejecoms BFP 22/12/13
Alipops1986 BFP 23/12/13
any name will suffice BFP 26/12/13

kellykins

Two week Wait (BFP Hopefuls)
CD30 bigmomma051204 -16DPO :cool:
CD28 Tinkwings - 15DPO
CD23 Missy_Spud- 11DPO :cool:
CD26 wendz86 - 11DPO
CD34 Ladymagpie- ?DPO :cool:

"If in doubt - BD" Zone
CD95 Picklekin - Awaiting ov
CD92 chocgirl - Awaiting ov
CD77 Vesper - Awaiting ov
CD54 Princess Kate - Awaiting ov
CD52 Clevernamehere - Awaiting ov
CD35 DanielleNic87 - Awaiting ov
CD32 sulphate - Awaiting ov
CD31 ashia -Awaiting ov
CD30 bigmomma051204 - Awaiting ov
CD29 tia86 - Awaiting ov
CD27 cwtw - Awaiting ov
CD26 Nightsky227- Awaiting ov
CD26 claretsgirl- Awaiting ov
CD24 Alice31 - Awaiting ov
CD19 ttc39 - Awaiting ov
CD18 Skaps* - Awaiting ov
CD18 Frankieloo - Awaiting ov
CD16 Carrot34 - Awaiting ov
CD15 Chocoholic_chick - Awaiting ov
CD15 zcrat41 -Awaiting ov
CD11 Boat girl- Awaiting ov
CD10 sweaty betty - Awaiting ov
CD7 ThinkPink - Awaiting ov

"Wine and Chocolate" zone
CD6 MaddyWaddy- Awaiting ov
CD5 Shrimpy_80 -Awaiting ov
CD3 Kellykins - Awaiting ov
CD3 Nicky Noo Na - Awaiting ov
CD2 MrsMills1985 -Awaiting ov
CD2 linz4383 - Awaiting ov
CD2 Goodvibes* – Awaiting ov
CD2 Keepergirl - Awaiting ov
CD1 Alioops78 - 12DPO :cool:

Those we haven't heard from in a while
Smookle (last on 12+ thread)
Skint_Catt (last on 12+ thread)
Slinky_Selina (last on 12 + thread)
littleme ( last on 12+ thread)
tea lover (last on 12+ thread)
Alice31 (30-10-2013)
without-a-paddle (25-10-13)
159 - (21-10-2013)
BabyMad (03-10-2013
WillowCat (11-09-2013)

Those with * sometimes uses conceive plus/preseed.
The names in blue has a link to their Fertility Friend chart.
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Mrs_T_M

Just did something I never thought I'd have to do, and I hope I never have to do again, for anyone. Just removed myself from the thread graduates list and put myself back onto the trying list. How long do we need to wait to start trying again? We will be using the ntnp method if that helps.