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Faint positive?

Is it just my dodgy eyes or does anyone else see a very faint positive line? My period was due today but me being incredibly impatient wanted to take a test as soon as possible. I'm freaking out a little bit because I wasn't planning on having another so soon after my daughter, who was 6 months on 1st April! I think...

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11 days past ovulation

Just taken this test this morning, there's definitely a line right? My husband is away for work right now and I'm so desperate to tell him!! Would you ring him and tell him over the phone or would you wait and surprise him with a test when he gets home at the weekend?

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Faint pregnancy line

I’ve took a pregnancy test this morning, I’ll be due on my period in 4 days, is it me or does this look positive? This will be the next pregnancy from miscarriage in July 😔

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FINALLY 🎉

I posted ages ago that I was done with tracking and temping, really was over it all. Welp, I guess I’m just a September gal, my 3rd June baby is FINALLY on board. FFL on FRER because I used post lunch pee in my office bathroom, I’m also only on CD 32… but when the smell of French fries made me want to puke, I was co...

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4 months pp and still not had sex

I’m 4 months pp and I’m terrified to have sex again , I’m too scared to even use a tampon . I have episiotomy and a 2nd degree tesr and still feels a bit sore occasionally when I wipe not often tho . I really can’t see myself ever having sex again 🤣 I’m scared !!

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Concerned potential Momma to be.

So I've been testing positive for a few says with faint lines that have been slowly getting darker. However when I went to the toilet before bed I noticed brownish blood on the toilet paper. I've done another test (bottom one in the picture) and the line is still there. I also have cramps. I'm worried that it's very...

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TTC after depo injection

Hiya I have been on the injection for a little under 3 years and I had my last injection in January so we could start trying for a baby, I have realistic expectations of coming off the injection and TTC. We’ve been finding it really hard just wanting some advice/ experience with trying for a baby after being on the ...

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Doctors appointment

I have my first doctors appointment tomorrow after 6 months of ttc our second. I’ve decided to get help mainly because I’ve only ovulated twice in 6 months and I’ve heard with your second, any time over 6 months is classed as secondary infertility. Does anyone have any advice about talking to an nhs gp about this? ...

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9 month TRENCHES

Just wanted to make sure we were all okay!!! These 8/9 month leaps have me in the trenches again 😂😫 Teething, learning new skills, separation anxiety all at once. Anyone else?

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Period after withdrawal bleed

How long after egg collection / withdrawal bleed did you all get your next period? I’m usually a 25 day cycle but still no sign day 27 today no signs at all.

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Help

I had my period June 21st Had sex June 28th Missed my period July 21st Was not pregnant-neg test Missed period August 21st Took test-positive, I am due April 27 It’s like I missed a period early but wasn’t pregnant. Sep 4th they said I was 6 weeks pregnant via ultrasound. Could I be pregnant from the sex that w...

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PPD/Anxiety

PPD and anxiety is a liar!!! It tells us that we “can’t” when the truth is, we “can” because we are already doing it. Stay strong ladies and know that you got this!! You are a strong Mama! ☺️

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Pregnant

I just found out I'm pregnant and I don't know how I'm gonna do it 😭😭 I struggled horribly through my son's newborn phase I don't know if I can do it again..

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18 days late

Faint positive? When should I retest

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is this positive

is it time to have sex today or should it be darker?

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Kendamill

Please help!! Anyone else really struggling to get kendamill? We are down to our last tin and are really struggling to find it anywhere :(

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