Pregnancy Forum

My last normal period was June 26–July 7. I had sex July 19–25 and haven’t had my normal period since. I started very light pink/red spotting around 1:30 AM on August 9, and I’m still only spotting. I haven’t needed a pad or tampon, even overnight. My periods are normally heavy, so this is very unusual for me. There’s also been some mucus mixed with the blood and I’ve had mild stomach cramping. I took a pregnancy test on August 10 and it was negative. Has anyone experienced... Read more

My last normal period was June 26–July 7. I had sex July 19–25 and haven’t had my normal period since. I started very light pink/red spotting around 1:30 AM on August 9, and I’m still only spotting. I haven’t needed a pad or tampon, even overnight. My periods are normally heavy, so this is very unusual for me. There’s also been some mucus mixed with the blood and I’ve had mild stomach cramping. I took a pregnancy test on August 10 and it was negative. Has anyone experienced... Read more

My last normal period was June 26–July 7. I had sex July 19–25 and haven’t had my normal period since. I started very light pink/red spotting around 1:30 AM on August 9, and I’m still only spotting. I haven’t needed a pad or tampon, even overnight. My periods are normally heavy, so this is very unusual for me. There’s also been some mucus mixed with the blood and I’ve had mild stomach cramping. I took a pregnancy test on August 10 and it was negative. Has anyone... Read more

My last normal period was June 26–July 7. I had sex July 19–25 and haven’t had my normal period since. I started very light pink/red spotting around 1:30 AM on August 9, and I’m still only spotting. I haven’t needed a pad or tampon, even overnight. My periods are normally heavy, so this is very unusual for me. There’s also been some mucus mixed with the blood and I’ve had mild stomach cramping. I took a pregnancy test on August 10 and it was negative. Has anyone... Read more

Maybe all of this will be tmi but I haven’t got anyone else to talk to about this.I am 31 and my partner is 30.I have irregular cycles but last cycle was a rare average 28 days. I had recently had sex for the first time in a long time on June 20 protected then again on June 22 this time we had sex unprotected and he said he came inside a little before he pulled out and finished with a condom. Then I had my period on June 25. It was a short period but I definitely bled through with some... Read more

Many times, I’ve come across discussions about whether it’s safe to undergo IVF in another country, and which destination is “the best.” I recently found an article that looks at this question from multiple angles and explains that geography itself isn’t the most important factor. It’s definitely worth a read: Is IVF Abroad Safe ?

I started spotting yesterday. My boyfriend and I went to the ER, he wasn't allowed in due to covid restrictions. I had no cramping at that time. Vaginal exam, blood work, vaginal ultrasound...I started bleeding more after the exam and was not allowed to see the ultrasound. I left with a threatened miscarriage diagnosis and said they couldn't find a fetal pole in the sac. I was devastated. I believe I passed everything this morning. I was told to do a 3 day follow up but my ob booked me for... Read more

Has anyone tried acupuncture to help with their fertility? Just a bit of a random question, because I was walking past one of my local chinese herbal shops which showed a newspaper article about acupunture doubling chance of pregnancy. There are a fair few articles on the net about acupuncture and fertility if you look. I've had acupuncture in the past for other reasons and found it to be really helpful, and not painful at all. Just thought it was worth a mention Good luck girls... Read more

I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but I am completely out of options and swallowing my pride for the sake of my children. I am a single mother to five kids—ages 12, 8, 6, 3, and 1. Their father passed away by suicide six months ago, and since then I have been doing everything in my power to keep our lives together on my own. Six weeks ago, everything fell apart. I had to have emergency surgery after cysts completely covered my ovaries. I haven’t been able to work... Read more

Morning you lovely lot! I originally joined waaay back in 2014 when I was expecting my first. Since then, I had a little boy who is now 8, and I came back when I was expecting my second in 2017 and ended up having a little girl who is now 5! When the dreaded Covid hit, I separated from their dad and and it was a tough couple of years. I met my now OH start of Jan 2022 and we have all moved in together and then yesterday, found out that we are expecting our first (my third!)! We are so... Read more

Hi everyone! Just joined! I am a 30yr old teacher and trying to get pregnant (a little disappointed today as my period arrived). Worked out ovulation etc - any other tips?

Trying to conceive can be a frustrating journey for various reasons and so we ask you to please use the forum sections correctly and consider all of the members. In this case whilst members are always happy for their forum friends certain circumstances & lower days can be hard when faced with BFPs without the choice to see them. Please post your definate BFP announcents HERE & of course freely use your own personal TTC journals (that was already created) to post any pictures and... Read more