Recent content by Tamaryn

Hi everyone! I can't quite believe it, but it's true - I'm almost 7 weeks pregnant! :D I stopped checking out the forum because I felt like I was getting obsessed with the whole baby making thing, and last month just enjoyed spending time with DH. I didn't even suspect I was pregnant when...

Hi all, Af was due on Saturday but didn't arrive and I spent the weekend getting increasingly excited that this was going to be our month. Decided not to test until today because DH had exam yesterday, but yesterday evening had small show of brownish CM. Test was BFN :( and so I thought...

Hi Kelly, Thanks for your reply! Still no AF, and I am so tempted to test. Guess it's not just my DH who can't wait for the exam to be over lol! Will keep you posted... Are you planning a party for your fiance's birthday? I guess telling him he's going to be a daddy would be the best...

Hi Sarah, Once you ovulate, the egg is viable for around 24 hours, wheras sperm can survive for up to three days post BD. To ensure 'fresh sperm' meet 'fresh egg' (and therby maximise your chances of sucessful conception) try to BD 12 to 24 hours before you ovulate so that the sperm are...

Hi all, It's now two days since AF was due, and no sign of it yet which is unusual for me - the last few cycles have been very regular. Have decided not to do a pg test until Wednesday for two reasons 1) DH has an important exam on Tuesday, and needs to concentrate on it without any...

Hi Jools, My AF also due tomorrow - haven't tested yet - I'm too nervous! I have had some unusual symptoms this week though - low cramps/tightenings which I've never noticed before, and DH thinks my breasts are bigger than they usually get before AF arrives. I'm not convinced, but really want...

Congratulations Kim! I'm so happy for you both :D Enjoy the moment!

Hi Jools, I'm due AF in seven days too, and don't have any signs of pregnancy, although to be honest I haven't started looking for them yet. At this stage the amount of HCG hormone released if conception has occurred is still too low to cause any noticable signs in most women. Even the...

Hi Margaret, I haven't discussed anything to do with ttc'ing with my GP yet. My husband and I have only just started actively trying, although we haven't done anything to prevent pregnancy since we got married (18 months ago). I've always had an irregular cycle, and until recently I hadn't...

Hi Kim I think some of the kits check the sperm motility as well as count, so double check if you look into it. Either way, let us know how you get on, and best wishes!

Hi Jools, I'll be sure to keep in touch! It's nice to know there are others going through the same things as me. The 15th seems a long way away doesn't it?! Take care xx

Hi Kim, Not sure wherther you know or not, but you can buy male fertlity test kits to use at home - same day results and less stressful for your other half! Try www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk. I've just ordered some cheap ovulation test kits from them, and they arrived within 24 hours. Good...

Hi Urchin, I know what you mean! I don't notice much difference in my CM throughout my cycle, and I'm wondering if I O right at the end of my AF too. My cycle has never been that regular, but seems to have settled into a 24 day pattern for the last couple of months, with AF lasting for 10...

Hi, I've read that you can increase your chance of sucessful conception (and reduce the risk of early miscarriage) if both the sperm and egg are 'fresh' when they meet! My DH and I have been trying to time it so that his sperm are lining my fallopian tubes immediately prior to ovulation (ie...

Hi Kelly, I understand what it's like to be surrounded by ladies who seem to have no trouble at all in conceiving. I have friends, work colleagues, neighbours... (the list goes on) who all seem to fall pregnant at the drop of a hat. Please know that you're not on your own! Believe that...