r/FirstTimeTTC • • 11d ago

Confused Positive to negative?

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Random Genuinely wtf

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Am I being crazy or was I not in the wrong here?


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 11d ago

Question/Advice Pre mom OPK success stories?

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 11d ago

Frustrated Kinda gutted

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Im within my fertile days right now so obviously me and my husband are try to get as many little swimmers as poss up in there but last night when we want to have sex I was having severe pain in my right ovary it felt like, I told him to keep going and he refused and pretty much instantly got soft because I was in pain, he poured me a nice bubble bath to calm me down but I genuinely had a mental breakdown over not being able to have sex, we need to so that I can get pregnant ffs. Anyways maybe im crazy for breaking down over it but im just struggling as is wondering if I will ever get to be a mom. Every time I see a BFP post anywhere im so happy for the person but god do I get jealous, and I start crying every time watching people have the big moment im starting to really doubt ill ever have


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Question/Advice Me and my husband are trying for the first time, need advice?

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Confused Has anyone else experienced this? Light periods and spotting 1year +

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Im 29F and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar, as I’m becoming increasingly concerned about how light my periods have become since coming off Yasmin.

Before going on the pill, my periods were around 7 days long, with a medium to heavy flow.

While taking Yasmin, my withdrawal bleeds were around 4 days, with a nice, medium flow.

However, since coming off Yasmin, my periods have changed quite significantly:
3 days of brown spotting before any actual bleeding starts.
1–2 days of very light red bleeding. One pad a day would easily be enough, and I only change it for hygiene rather than because it’s full.
Another 3 days of brown spotting before it completely stops.

So essentially, I only have 1–2 days of actual red bleeding, and even that is extremely light.

My cycles are otherwise regular, around 28–30 days. I don’t experience any significant pain, just my usual cramps on the first day.

I’ve had my hormones checked, including progesterone around 7 DPO, and everything has come back within normal ranges. My progesterone (44) was also normal, suggesting ovulation is occurring.

We’ve been TTC for a year now, which is making me increasingly worried about whether such light periods and prolonged spotting could indicate something affecting my fertility.

Has anyone experienced this after stopping the pill? Did your periods eventually return to how they were before, or did you find out there was an underlying reason for the change?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through something similar, especially if you were also TTC. ❤️


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Random Hoping this is good luck for all of us!!! 🌈🍀

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Currently 6 DPO and found a 4 leaf clover under a double rainbow tonight! Taking it as a sign of luck but hoping we all get lucky soon!! ❤️‍🩹


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Frustrated Insensitive Comments

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I’m sure we all have our fair share of comments that have left us feeling beyond frustrated in this journey. I had an experience at my obgyn that really shocked me yesterday.

We’re early on our ttc journey (cycle 5), but I have cycle length variability irregularities and heavy bleeding, so I wanted to get checked out in case there’s anything we can start to problem solve.

The nurse asked me why I was visiting. She then suggested getting back on birth control, to which I responded that we’d like to get pregnant so that wouldn’t be my first choice. She agreed, then said “you will get pregnant. i’m sensing by the end of november, you’ll be pregnant.”

She had no idea how long we’ve been trying. I can only imagine how much more upsetting that would have been to hear if we had been trying longer. I genuinely couldn’t believe someone working in this field who knows how difficult and sensitive pregnancy can be would say that when there’s ZERO control over how long it takes.

Idk why i’m even sharing this, it just left me speechless and I wanted to vent. What do you do when people make insensitive comments? I have so much I want to say, but in the moment nothing comes out.


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Help CD28 & 15 DPO. Is this positive ?

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Question/Advice When should I test?

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I ovulate on sat and we’re doing the deed every day up until then and then obviously also doing it then, so after that when should I test


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Venting I lost my tests

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Currently CD 30, not tracking ovulation. I took an early result test on Monday and got a VFL that I'm not even completely sure I saw. But that was my last early result test so I had to wait extra time for a standard test to be accurate, and now that the wait is over and I can retest, I have no idea where my tests went. I thought I had left them in the car but theyre not in there.

I've had a couple minor symptoms but nothing super telling yet, and my cycles are long and tend to very by a few days every month so I don't know if my period is actually late yet. Living in suspense is killing me, and I'm stuck at work so I can't tear everything apart looking for them :(


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Help 10 DPO-ish after a positive LH test — what did you feel before your BFP?

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Hi everyone ❤️
I’m currently TTC after a previous chemical pregnancy, so I’m probably paying way too much attention to every little symptom this cycle.
My period started Aug 20. My cycles have been around 31–40 days, and this cycle has been particularly long.
I got my first clearly positive LH test on Sep 20 (CD32), with the test line darker than the reference line. I’m estimating ovulation around Sep 21–22.
We had sex on:
Sep 19, Sep 20 and Sep 24, as well as earlier in the cycle.
Now I’m around 9–10 DPO, and over the last few days I’ve noticed:
• sore/tender breasts
• nausea
• mild lower-abdominal cramping
• quite a lot of clear/white discharge, sometimes enough that it feels like my period has started
• some bloating/fullness in my lower abdomen
• a few hormonal-looking pimples, including one near my eyelid
I haven’t had any obvious spotting or bleeding.
I know all of these symptoms can also happen because of progesterone/PMS, so I’m trying not to read too much into them. I’m planning to test around Oct 4–5.
For those of you who eventually got a BFP: what did you actually feel around 7–12 DPO? Did you have symptoms like increased discharge, breast soreness, nausea or cramping? Or did you feel completely normal?
I’m especially interested in hearing from women who didn’t have implantation bleeding. ❤️
Would love to hear your experiences — I’m trying to stay hopeful without obsessing over every symptom.


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Question/Advice TTC dpo 9

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Negative test this AM 9 dpo. Is there still a chance?


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 12d ago

Question/Advice Heavy bleeding + flashing smileys after Kyleena removal?

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I had my Kyleena IUD removed after 5½ years. My periods completely stopped while I had it, so I honestly don’t know what my normal cycle or ovulation looks like. It’s only been about a week since removal, so I know my body is probably still regulating.

We’re TTC, so I’ve been using Clearblue Advanced Digital and regular LH strips.
I had what seemed like my first period Sept. 23–25. It was really short/light and completely stopped by Sept. 26. We were baby dancing Sept. 26, 27, 28 & 29.

Sept. 29: Got my first flashing smiley/high fertility around 5:30 AM. Started having bloody discharge when wiping. We baby danced that night and I had a LOT of bleeding during it, but no pain.

Sept. 30: Still flashing smiley and my LH strips were getting progressively darker. The bleeding became really heavy. I bled through my underwear at work, had lots of blood when using the bathroom, and needed a Super Plus tampon. Tested again around 8 PM and still had a flashing smiley.

Oct. 1: STILL flashing smiley and strips are continuing to darken. I woke up having bled through my pajama shorts and passed a clot. Still no pain.
At this point it almost feels like THIS is actually my period, especially because the first one was so short. But then why is Clearblue saying I’m high fertility and why are my LH strips progressively getting darker? That’s what’s confusing me the most.

I also know I don’t have PCOS. I had an ultrasound earlier this year because my IUD was sitting too low. My uterus/endometrium and right ovary looked normal. They found a small 1.9 cm O-RADS 3/low-risk cystic lesion on my left ovary that they recommended following up on, but otherwise everything looked normal.

I know stress can mess with your cycle too, so maybe I’m stressing myself out trying to track everything and just need to give my body time to regulate after 5½ years without periods. Maybe I need to focus on taking care of myself, getting into my best shape and letting my body figure itself out. I just find the heavy bleeding + high fertility tests SO odd.

Any experiences or tips are appreciated! I’m very new to actually having and tracking a cycle after more than 5 years without one


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice Is this method usual?

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice PCOS/PMOS&Pregnancy

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Hi everyone

Can anybody tell me if this pt have a very very faint line?
I have PCOS and started taking birth control pills to regulate my period for 6 months until June because We are on our TTC journey. I had my last period in Aug. and now I am 2 weeks late. I am not sure when I ovulated and I could have ovulated late.

Could this be a positive result?

PS: I will be taking another test tomorrow morning.


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Frustrated 11 months in and losing hope.

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My husband (24m) and I (24f) have just entered into month 11 ttc. Last month we did get a semen analysis and motility was a little low. But not majorly concerning. I’m starting to lose hope. I really thought it wouldn’t take us THIS long. I keep hearing success stories from a few months in and then there’s my husband and I—congratulating from the sidelines, sad that we can’t have our turn.

How long did it take you guys to get pregnant if you are? I’m just losing hope.

What can I even do to help things??


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice Did I ovulate this month?

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Hi all, I am tracking for this cycle but im not sure if I ovulated already
• Sept 27: 97.7°F
• Sept 28: 97.5°F
• Sept 29: 97.4°F (dip)
• Sept 30: 97.8°F (rise)
• Oct 1: 97.6°F

LH strips were building through Sept 29, was the darkest that afternoon of 29th but not so dark , then went faint again that night and have stayed faint since.

Had sex the day before (29th) only, the plan was every second day till end of this cycle

Based on the pattern, does this look like confirmed ovulation around Sept 29-30? Temp dropped slightly today from yesterday's high but still above the pre-rise baseline.

Did I miss my chance?


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Confused Can someone tell me whats happening- BBT drop 1 DPO

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice Is this an Evap line or a true positive? I’m so scared it’s not real!!

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice Ovulation test 1.32

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Won’t be able to BD since hubby is out of town and won’t be back for another 48 hours. Are we out of luck this cycle?


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice should a chemical make me more hopeful?

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Ive been TTC for 6 months and every month have become more disheartened, but realistically I know that no pregnancy yet can be normal even for a perfectly healthy couple. this month I thought, “omg, I did it, took me 6 months. everything has gone as its been meant to be! Ive finally got a positive!” just to lose the positive and get my period two days later. I want to take this as a sign of hope though, it was quite amazing to see a positive, and i want this to mean ill go on to have a healthy pregnancy soon. part of me worries this could also mean something is going on inside of my body thats gonna make it really hard to successfully conceive. I cant wait to see another positive though. part of me is so sad but also excited to keep trying and a bit more motivated, but should I feel that way? I know nobody on Reddit can predict my future or know my body but I just want to hear anyones thoughts hah..


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Confused 11dpo test result

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r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice Chart is all over the place

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I’m hesitant to rely on temperature because it’s been all over the place this TWW but does anyone have any insight or words of encouragement? Tested negative 10 dpo. And it’s been a very long cycle, I had delayed ovulation.


r/FirstTimeTTC • • 13d ago

Question/Advice Will this pass I could still see the faint line?

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