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Failed IVF

We have just found out that our first round of IVF has failed due to fertilisation issues. We had 17 egg, 10 mature and only 1 fertilised but didn’t develop. This was a huge shock to us and the clinic as all of our tests came back good and they said the egg and sperm quality were good but they just didn’t interact. ...

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Cyclogest Pessaries

Hi everyone! I've been told to start ny cyclogest pessaries on Saturday but I was always under the impression (after reading up on posts here and seeing Instagram posts from people that had ivf at my hospital) that you can pick whether to insert them vaginally or rectally. However, I wastold today at my appointment...

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Baby no.2

How long did it take you to get pregnant with baby no.2 ?

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PCOS and high risk

Hi girls, has anyone managed to be moved from high risk to low risk with PCOS?? I found out today whilst doing my birth plan that I’m down as high risk, even though I’ve been told the whole time I’m low 😪 gutted as I can’t give birth on the midwifery led unit as it stands. She’s said I can have a consultant phone…

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I need help

I missed my period this month and I took a clear blue digital test. The digital test said negative, but I opened it because I know if it's too faint it won't pick it up. I opened it up immediately after I saw the "not pregnant" and there was a clear second line. I went to take a blood test and it said I had no hcg s...

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Positive pregnancy test

Anyone just found out there pregant I haven’t had a midwife appointment yet but I think I’m 5 weeks! And if iv calculated it right I’m due December 😅🥰🫶🏼

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Positive or no?

Hey babes I am just asking for a friend… she is known for missed miscarriages. I want her to be pregnant but please tell me I’m not fking crazy!!

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Feeling very pregnant but negative pregnancy test (2-3weeks later)

I feel very much pregnant my chest is rock hard and tender to the touch cramps with no bleeding and so tiredd not being sick but nauseous now and again, has anyone had negative tests but feel really pregnant badly?

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Legal stuff

If you get legally married to somebody with children, what rights if any do you have for the step kids? Can they're be paperwork done to get rights but not take out biological parents too? Examples are for school care, ER visits, etc. I've been doing all of it without legally being a step parent yet, I drop them off...

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Am I delulu or is there a faint line?

Be honest please don't feed into my crazy 🤣 anyone ever had a line THAT faint and later had a proper positive or is it likely just evap?

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Does anyone see anything?

I’m super new to this so I’m sorry if I sound dumb or anything 😅 I had watery clear discharge from Apr 7-11… I just took a test and there looks to be a light pink splotch, I’m not sure if my phone captured it but it’s otherwise looking like a standard negative test. Not sure if the splotch could mean anything or…

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To trade :-)

Will accept any other 4 star card, but bonus points if you have don’t wait up!

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TTC

Can you still get pregnant in your ‘fertile window’ or would it just be when your ovulating?

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Positive preg test

When did you ladies get your positive pregnancy tests - love to hear stories 🥰🥰

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Christening

Thinking of getting our daughter christened sorund her 2nd birthday in September however not sure how to go about it as both me and her dad are not christened or attend church. Has anyone else had their little ones christened and can give some advice please?

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Doing it alone

My son’s (I’m 23 weeks pregnant with him) father left the picture. His family is super supportive but I just wish he cared about our little boy, I’m sitting here feeling him kick just wishing he cared and it sucks.

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