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Last period

I haven’t had my first ultrasound yet. I’m trying to determine about how far along I am. If I go off the first day of my last period which was march 24 that puts me at about 6 weeks today. Why do we go off that day when we don’t get pregnant until ovulation which is about a week or so later.

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Baby no.2

I am really starting to think and debate on when to have our second baby. My little girl is 9 months old and me and my husband know for a fact that we want another baby. I just feel SO torn on when to start trying again. I feel like I want to wait until our daughter is at least 2 years old because I just want to enj...

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Help

I posted a test the other day (30th) that was positive… and now (3rd) it’s a lot lighter. Is it the tests? Is it chemical? Is it a MC?

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No period

So Iv had tests done because Iv had no period for 2 months and everything’s fine. So my question is has anyone got pregnant with no period? Or has anyone taken anything to start it again? I’m looking at Conceive Plus Fertility Supplements has anyone tried these. Thank you in advance ☺️

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Strep B

Has anyone tested positive for strep B, if so how did it affect your pregnancy and labour?

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Help!

This isn’t the only test I’ve taken today that has shown the same thing, came up within 5 minutes. Is this finally a positive? Been trying since December🥹

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Finished having babies

How do you know if your finished having babies? I’m in two minds, I think my partner is too. One minute I want one next I’m like nope, I’m done, want some life back; go back to work, no sleepless night I’m done, but then think about small little baby again. I do like the idea of having 3 children as I got 2 boys at...

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Exercise confusion

Hi, I've read that only gentle exercise is a must while having ivf treatment, however does anyone know if this is just when the injections start or does it include the (2 weeks for me) norethisterone pills beforehand? I start my pill this Sunday but I've got a few things I desperately need to do like mowing the gard...

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Time to change?

What’s the biggest thing you want to do differently than your parents? Does anything about their parenting inspire you or is there a lot of things you’ll be completely opposite in when it comes to raising your own child?

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Any advice ?

I’m currently on Cycle day 63 so I am 29 days late and there is no signs of starting AF, I am usually regular. All my pregnancy tests have been negative this month (I must have taken about 40) I have also been tracking ovulation and these are what I’m getting still.

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Evap line?

My period is supposed to start from the 7th-11th. Took a test just because, yesterday was feeling a bit nauseous & had some cramping. I forgot to set a timer for this test so I'm unsure. Taking another test in the morning. How do you tell if the test shows an evap line. First time using first response

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Custody

My daughters father hadn’t been in the picture for about two years, in August I’m trying to go with her to Guatemala to visit family but since he’s on the birth certificate, I know I have to get his permission to take her out of the country. Does anyone know how to start the process of getting full custody of her? S...

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Ttc successfully

Those of you who were ttc and got their BFP What did you do differently that cycle? Did you BD more/less? Did you take fertility supplements? If so, what? Did you take a break from tracking? Did you track your cycle more?

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What u think?

Okay so room two clear blues both came back faint positive, took a digital and it came back negative these were all two days ago, I’ve just taken another today and this is what it looked like

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Dreams

I’m 8DPO and so far I’ve had 2 dreams that I get a positive test. Idk if it’s because I really want it to be positive or if maybe that means it will😭I normally don’t have dreams of having a positive test even when trying for my first I don’t ever remember dreaming about that. I’ve also just been having a lot more…

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Natera Horizon results arriving before Panorama

My results for horizon was estimate to be done by 5/17 and the panorama by 5/10. Got the horizon yesterday but not the panorama :( Anyone experienced the same thing? Was there any issues with it? My Horizon was all negative 🙏🏻

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