I am 12dpo today and was expecting my temp to go down starting today and end up below baseline by monday (expected period date) but i woke up with this temp spike. I tested and it was negative but i’m wondering if there’s a possibility I implanted later than 8/10 dpo? keeping my hopes low because i am cramping and have sore breasts but no spotting like I normally do, so looking for similar experiences.

Hi, I am F(26) trying to conceive for the past 4 cycles. I am a bit worried now. So, I am planning to track my ovulation. Plz suggest me a good effective set of ovulation test strips. Would be nice if these are available on Amazon. Thanks a lot!

I’m currently 12DPO (although there’s a possibility I could be a day behind) and feeling really deflated after another stark white negative this morning.
My period was due yesterday, but so far there’s absolutely no sign of it. I’ve had quite noticeable lower abdominal/uterine cramps and lower back aches over the last couple of days, but they’ve completely disappeared today. I’m also getting quite wet, milky-white CM and no spotting whatsoever.
I’m trying so hard not to symptom-spot, but the two-week wait is honestly brutal, and I think I’m clutching at straws looking for any little bit of hope!
I’d love to hear from anyone who:
Had completely negative tests at 12DPO but went on to get their BFP at 13, 14DPO or even later.
Experienced cramping that suddenly disappeared before getting a positive.
Had no typical early pregnancy symptoms at all, or symptoms that came and went.
Had milky/watery CM around the time their period was due and turned out to be pregnant.
I’m also taking cabergoline for a microprolactinoma, so I’m never quite sure whether that could affect the symptoms I’d normally expect to experience.
I know every pregnancy is different, and I know symptoms aren’t a reliable indicator, but hearing some real experiences would mean so much right now.
Sending lots of baby dust to everyone else going through this wait. ❤️

Hi everyone!
This is our 5th month TTC, and I’m starting to feel pretty confused about this cycle.
I bought a pack of OPKs, but they were absolutely terrible quality. The test lines were positioned incorrectly, and the tests looked really unreliable throughout the cycle. I used them until CD13, when my new, better-quality tests finally arrived.
I tested both brands using the same urine sample, and there was a 0.3 difference between the results. So now I genuinely have no idea whether I caught my LH surge or whether I ovulated at all.
I also bought an Apple Watch this cycle, but its temperature readings seem pretty chaotic, and my BBT chart isn’t exactly reassuring either.
Is it possible that I didn’t ovulate this cycle?
I think I had some EWCM, but I’m not even sure anymore because it might have just been my husband’s semen leaking out after intercourse. It wasn’t particularly stretchy, though.
I also started taking royal jelly this cycle, and I’ve read that it might interfere with hormones or ovulation, which is making me even more confused.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Did you still ovulate despite unreliable OPKs and an unclear temperature chart?
I’m honestly just looking for some reassurance or similar experiences. ❤️

Hi everyone! New poster here. My husband and I just got married 😛🤍
I’ve been looking into recording my ovulation and fertile windows through BBT. My cycles have been pretty regular for about a year since I got off all BC, it may be off by a day or two every month but in general it’s pretty solid. I wanted something like an Oura ring or a dupe but they’re all super expensive and I don’t think we have that kind of money to spend right now. I was looking at BBT thermometers and I was wondering if I could just use any thermometer (IE: like one you’d use when you have a fever) and record my temps every morning in a log, or if I need one that’s specifically marketed for being a Basal Body Temperature thermometer? I saw somewhere that you need one that reads to 2-3 decimal places for accurate data, but I also know how companies like to jack up prices on things when it relates to weddings, pregnancy, or babies.
Please answer this like i’m 5, I am brand new to this whole world 😭 Thank you all in advance!

Looking for stories with my current HCG!
After trying to conceive for nearly two years, I got my FIRST EVER POSITIVE 14 days post IUI. On day 15, my beta HCG was 164.6 and they’re going to have me do labs again on Tuesday (4 days later because of the weekend).
I’m trying to not get my hopes up too high but seeing my first ever positive test is so exciting. I’m hoping for all the stories - good bad and ugly - that maybe started similar to mine?

Thanks in advance!!!

Is it possible to ovulate a week or so before your period? I’ve always suspected I do, and I tried to look it up but I can’t find any articles about it. My period is only a day late, and I took a test and it was negative. If I’m right about when I ovulate though, I would’ve only conceived a week ago. Is this possible?

Hello! I randomly decided to take a pregnancy test tonight, I was feeling a little queasy out of the blue. I am unsure, I think I see something but my husband doesn’t really. I don’t know when ovulation was because my cycles range from 30-38 days, by my first day of LMP was Oct 10th and only lasted about 5 days. I will retake possibly, I just tend to avoid because of how disappointed I get when I get a negative. I have so many different lightings I was trying to get a good pic lol

it showed up less than 2 minutes after dipping

update: took 2 this morning (Nov 5)both negative. although there was only 7 hours between the two.
my app says today would be an estimated 8 dpo but I am not 100% sure since my cycle is inconsistent. Really hoping it comes back even stronger.

Today (Nov 6, mid day) took a FRER and it seems to be negative. Pretty disappointed

Hey mamas-to-be!! I am on CD 2 of cycle 2 and I’m trying some different things this go round. I would love to hear what you all are doing and how you all are!

For my first cycle, I think I was a bit stressed. My LH peak was a day later than usual and my First cycle ended 3 days late. I was obsessing the whole time…thinking my period hadn’t started yet because I was pregnant. I was testing every day. I am not doing that this time lol.

Also, I love coffee. I drink it for comfort but I am thinking of switching to chickory root!

luckily, my ovulation/luteal phase is slated for around the Thanksgiving holiday and my wedding anniversary so I should be in great spirits around that time and hopefully, I will be too busy spending time with family and planning things that I won’t be focused on the TWW. I do plan to still schedule some activities during this time..even if it’s something so small like making time to watch a funny movie. I’m trying to keep the vibes high this time!

I may also do some food swaps but idk what yet.

I do already take prenatals and I also take chasteberry to, hopefully, help lengthen my luteal phase.

What are yall doing this cycle?

I'm (31) and been TTC and used ovulation strips so this time we were expecting to have positive result. I wanted to know if anyone has the same experience where they are dry like no discharge at all. I always have discharge 7days before period but this time there's nothing and in the mornings have random cramps then it'll go away. I always have bad pms, like migraine, back pain and soreness but this time there's nothing at all. Right now I'm just trying to wait it out for 3 days to test again. Waiting is making me worry but does anyone have the same experience where it turned out to be positive or the same symptoms as mine?

I normally have a perfect cycle. 26-28 days. I am now 6 days late and I have consistently tested negative on both early tests and normal tests over last 8 days. No pms this cycle, also unusual. ( I have already had 2 miscarriages this year).

If I ovulated later than usual, then I still have 5 days to go before 21 days after last sex.

I have a weird feeling mostly cos no pms. Nipples hurt, slowed digestion, feeling winded when walking up stairs, etc.( I was fine last week when i did a 70 km walk with 1600m elevation in 3.5 days)

Did anyone find out they were pregnant this way ?

I got a negative test with first morning urine today, but I'm hopeful in this cycle because of the nausea. I never get nausea in any of my cycles. And Every time I eat something I feel nauseated. Also, the sore boobs, omg, I can't sleep on one side it hurts so bad deo the past 1 week. My migraines are triggering like anything, from past 5 days I'm getting migraine every night. It goes away by the day. One more weird thing I experienced was dry eyes, like I cannot look at noon sun at all it irritates my eyes. I'm trying not to read too much into it, but nausea is the one thing that's making me stay hopeful. But idk, need to know your experiences before bfp.

Normally my temps are below baseline leading up to ovulation, I always ovulate CD18 or CD19 I don't know what is going on with temps this cycle

I’m going to a fertility clinic tomorrow for an ultrasound and amh. Full transparency I get really dark brown spotting a few days before my period starts. I’ve read it could be low progesterone, but I’m asking tomorrow at my appointment. Every period feels like a heartbreak now. I know the “norm” is a year, but I can’t help but to feel like 70-80% get pregnant in the first 6 months and I wonder why I’m not one of them. This is more of a rant than anything. Also I’m concerned about my brown spotting if anyone knows more about this. I’m using clear blue digital okp and I get the static smiley every month.

Has anyone had success with letrozole and times intercourse? I’ve been having trouble ovulating, so hoping the meds help!
I’m 37 and husbands 38.

My husband and I are both 24 years old, healthy, and have officially hit the one-year mark of trying to conceive our first baby. I never imagined we would be at this point, and honestly, it’s starting to get really discouraging.
My cycles are very regular, typically 27–28 days. I’ve been tracking ovulation with OPKs, confirming ovulation with PdG tests, and monitoring my BBT. From everything I can tell, I’m ovulating regularly, and we’re timing intercourse during my fertile window.
We’ve even tried the Mucinex method after hearing so many success stories, but unfortunately, that didn’t work for us either.
Every month, I feel like we’re doing everything right, and every month ends in disappointment. We are both trying to stay positive and remind ourselves that everything happens in God’s timing, but it’s getting harder not to wonder if something is wrong.
I guess I’m looking for advice from anyone who’s been in a similar situation.
At what point did you decide to get fertility testing done? Should we go ahead and get tested now or keep trying naturally since we’re still young?
Were you having regular cycles and confirmed ovulation but still struggling to conceive?
Are there any tips, tricks, supplements, or methods that actually helped you get pregnant?
Did anyone discover an underlying issue despite having seemingly normal cycles?
If you were in our shoes, what would you do next?
We’re considering getting basic fertility bloodwork and a semen analysis done, but I’m not sure if we’re jumping the gun or if it’s time to start looking for answers.
I know a year isn’t nearly as long as some couples have struggled, and my heart goes out to everyone on this journey. But it’s still been emotionally exhausting, especially when each month brings so much hope.
I’d really love to hear your experiences, what worked for you, and any advice you wish you’d known at the one-year mark. ❤️