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Sweep

Am I allowed to request a sweep? 40wks tomorrow. And low risk. But I’m feeling the aches, restless nights, and fed up. Is this something I can request?

J
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If you're pregnant, do you always show peak on an ovulation stick?

I dont know if its worth trying a pregnancy test. I haven't done one since 10dpo

Incognito
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Is this positive??

I’m having a hard time believing that I could be pregnant and wanted a second opinion, I will get another test tomorrow but this showed up immediately…

Incognito
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I have a question

So my period it now 2 days late and I don’t plan on getting pregnant anytime soon and I’m on the pill but why is my ovulation test coming back as peak your can’t ovulate on the pill right or do I have that wrong I really don’t know

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Positive or evap

I have an 8 month old, missed period this month, do we think it’s positive or an evap? Line is clearer in person and pink 😬😬

Incognito
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Positive or evap?

One negative one ‘positive’ what are your thoughts please 😬

Incognito
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Second pregnancy tips

Just found out I am joining 2 under 2 club. Any tips for getting through second pregnancy with toddler?

Incognito
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Positive or evap?

Hey, I’m 8 months pp and late for my period, each month has been typically ‘5 days late’ but not late after the 8+ days late (going off flo) this month I’ve gone past the 8 days and now ‘3 days’ late.. basically was due on last Sunday. Done test this morning and these tests I’ve used before and always been negative ...

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Any other IVF mom-to-be’s or Moms out there?

How far along are you? When did you get any symptoms and what were they?

C
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Can we have some encouraging stories about how going from 1-2 kids was a lot easier than 0-1 please?

I’m having my second in January and I don’t really have family nearby but a very hands on supporting husband. We found 0-1 pretty difficult…

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Line progression

13dpo vs 14dpo test. Does this look lighter?? Should I be worried??

Incognito
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Is this positive?

I used the early test and not sure if it’s positive or I’m going mad

Incognito
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10 week postpartum and still no period

I’m not breastfeeding and I still haven’t had a period. Is this normal? I have done a pregnancy test which is negative

Incognito
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Too early to show positive?

Today is 3 days until my period is due and I was too impatient so took a very cheap basic dip stick at home pregnancy test that came back negative. If I was pregnant would it likely of shown a faint line by now or is there still hope it’s just too early? Has anyone had a negative 3 days before period is due then go...

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Earliest you have got a positive result on pregnancy test

Hi just wondering what is the earliest anyone has had a positive result how long before your period was due? Mine is due in 5 days and I have seen the clear blue digital says accurate results 6 days before just wondering has anyone had any success this early with this test! I’m too eager to wait until the day it’s a...

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Ovulation app

Please can you recommend an ovulation app for iPhone?

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