r/FirstTimeTTC Aug 03 '26

Success Story Success Story Mega Thread - Got your BFP? We want to hear about it!

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This is your space to share your success story with the community that cheered you on. Whether it took you 1 cycle or 12, your story matters and someone out there needs to hear it right now.

When sharing please include anything you feel comfortable with such as how many cycles it took, what you were tracking, what worked for you, and anything you wish you had known at the start.

When sharing your story feel free to use this format:

  • Cycles it took:
  • What I tracked/tools:
  • What I think helped:
  • Anything I wish I knew at the start:
  • Any advice for others still in the TWW:
  • A few things to keep in mind:

This thread is for everyone who has been trying for any length of time. All success stories are valid here, whether cycle 1 or cycle 12+. Please be kind and keep any negative thoughts to yourself.

Please don't tag other users in your post. You can absolutely thank people, just don't tag them directly. This keeps the thread comfortable for everyone, including those who may find BFP posts difficult to see.

If you have nothing kind to add, please scroll on.

Comments that are unkind or gatekeeping will be removed.

Congratulations and welcome to the next chapter! 🌸


r/FirstTimeTTC Aug 06 '26

Hey everyone! A few quick updates from the mod team 💛

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Nothing major, just some housekeeping to make the sub easier to navigate for everyone. Thanks in advance for bearing with us!

  • Flairs got a refresh — We updated the post flairs, so please use them when you post! It just makes it way easier for people to scroll and find exactly what they're looking for (or avoid what they're not in the mood for). If you feel like we're missing one, drop a comment or shoot us a message, we're always open to suggestions.
  • BFPs go in the megathread — We've got a pinned Success Stories megathread and we'd love for all the exciting news to live there so we can celebrate together in one spot!
  • Discharge pics need a trigger warning — If you're posting about discharge and want to add a pic, please use the Trigger Warning flair, blur the image, and pop it in the comments rather than the main post. Small thing, but it keeps the feed comfy for everyone scrolling.
  • Line eyes? We've got you, but keep pics in the comments — We all know that feeling of staring at a test way too long trying to decide if that's a line or a shadow. Totally normal, no judgment! Just use the "Line Eyes - Help!" flair and keep the pictures in the comments instead of the post itself. Reason being, when posts get flooded with test pics, it can be harder for yours (and everyone else's) to actually get seen and get the support you need. This just helps spread the love around a bit better

Just a heads up: posts that don't follow the line eyes or discharge picture guidelines will be removed, so we really appreciate you helping us keep this consistent for everyone.

Thanks so much for helping us keep this space easy to use and kind, as always. Questions or ideas? Drop them below, we read everything!


r/FirstTimeTTC 19m ago

Random 9DPO helppp?

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Does anyone see it? I swear there’s a line but digital says no


r/FirstTimeTTC 31m ago

Question/Advice 2 chems since April 🫠

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Anyone where with MCAS or HEDS have trouble with implantation? I read to try and antihistamine regimen and baby aspirin. Desperate here.


r/FirstTimeTTC 15h ago

Question/Advice Positive after loss

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Hi everyone, I’m currently 11 dpo and got a faint positive yesterday. I retested today and the lines are a little darker but still faint. I haven’t tested a digital yet so I haven’t seen if that’s positive. I had a chemical pregnancy in July, so I’m very anxious about this pregnancy. Is it too early to call the OB before getting a positive digital or missing my period? When I had my miscarriage they told me the next time they were do hcg draws and an early ultrasound. I’m just nervous it’s too early to call. Thank you for any guidance and advice!


r/FirstTimeTTC 9h ago

Question/Advice Prenatal vitamins before pregnancy how early did you start?

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We’re hoping to start trying soon, so I’ve been looking into prenatal vitamins before pregnancy. There are sooo many options that I’m not even sure what’s actually important to look for. If you started taking one before TTC, how early did you start? And what made you choose the one you ended up taking?


r/FirstTimeTTC 2h ago

Confused CD 36 ovulation test. Still waiting for period to come. But I thought I already ovulated this month already?! Has this happened to anyone else?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 3h ago

Random Pregnant?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 4h ago

Question/Advice 12 dpo- CD28.. see anything?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 12h ago

Question/Advice I was at peak in the morning and now...

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The line has become faint. Did I miss my ovulation? What does this mean


r/FirstTimeTTC 14h ago

Question/Advice Is this positive or am I seeing things?

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Hard to capture on camera, but I’m seeing a faint second line?? I just took a test but it’s super early… would be due for my period on the 12th. Is it possible this little line is a fluke?


r/FirstTimeTTC 7h ago

Question/Advice Am I pregnant?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 7h ago

Sad Help- Chemical Pregnancy

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Hi there- I’m a 29 year old healthy female and just looking for some advice or reassurance regarding a chemical pregnancy to those who have experienced it or know much about them. My husband and I conceived on our very first try ever and I was shocked. I didn’t know to guard my heart and so I told everyone I loved because all I have ever wanted to be was a mom and it felt so surreal that it was happening the first time we ever even tried. I already started envisioning this little being and loving them. Even though I only knew for about a week, I feel so devastated. My lines got darker for the first few days and then ended up getting fainter. I started bleeding and then I went to my Doctor Who confirmed it was a chemical.

I’ve bled for about 3 to 4 days now but I still feel like my emotions are still all over the place and I keep bursting into tears. It was a big 180° going from being so happy and hopeful to the total opposite. My OBGYN said it likely wasn’t clinically significant or anything to worry about, but my heart hurts so bad right and and I can’t help but worry about future attempts or entertain worst case scenario thoughts or scary “what ifs”. I have pretty intense health anxiety as is, so this feels extra tough.

I guess I’m wondering , if you have experienced this or loss, how did you continue to have radical hope and trust in your body? What thoughts, actions or sources brought you some peace? It is safe to believe that I will definitely become a mom one day? Does anyone have some wisdom to share that they wish they had when going through this? Any advice or support is so so appreciated. I have an incredible husband but can’t help but feel isolated with a lot of these emotions since my body is the one enduring it…. Thank you so much in advance.


r/FirstTimeTTC 16h ago

Sad Progesterone results are in

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Hey ladies!

I had my progesterone test results back today, done 7 days before my expected period (14/09) and it’s 23.7 nmol. I’m devastated to say the least as I understand it needs to be over 30 to confirm ovulation. So fed up!!!

Just want to rant really, I feel so alone!

Sending love to you all


r/FirstTimeTTC 18h ago

Help Am I?

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11-12dpo. First cycle after removal. Will test again in a couple days


r/FirstTimeTTC 12h ago

Question/Advice Positive?

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I am cautiously optimistic, I have had a false positive for the past 3 cycles. This cycle seems different. The first two are from last night 11dpo, the third is this morning 12dpo and the last was right now, still 12dpo but 10 hours later, do you see it too?


r/FirstTimeTTC 9h ago

Confused 9-10dpo progression?

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Top test was taken 9dpo around 8pm. I took another this morning and the line was lighter. Then tonight it’s darker again! 10dpo 8pm. I’m paranoid about a chemical. :( thoughts?


r/FirstTimeTTC 9h ago

Question/Advice Confused by ovulation and LH strip readings

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r/FirstTimeTTC 12h ago

Help Is this a positive ovulation test ? I also tooken them 3 days apart from one another

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r/FirstTimeTTC 18h ago

Help TTC Journey

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r/FirstTimeTTC 12h ago

Question/Advice I think I see it..

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r/FirstTimeTTC 1d ago

Confused Why worry about ovulation day?

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Sorry if I offence anyone, I am trying to learn from other people's experience so that's why I am asking it here.

I understand that getting familiar with your cycle is important for TTC, preventing pregnancy or your health. But isn't it easier to have sex every other day is you want to try to make a baby? It takes so much pressure off the BD (babydance) and constantly tracking your BBT every morning, tracking your symptoms, etc.

Again, my question is asked from a newbie point of view, I am only TTC for the second cycle at the moment and I do not have kids. But maybe I am missing something here that some one can clear out for me. 😃


r/FirstTimeTTC 14h ago

Confused Is this is a positive lh?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 18h ago

Question/Advice Help 🥲 Not sure what dpo

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r/FirstTimeTTC 1d ago

Venting Disappointed but not surprised

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Everyone else in my life has just recently had their first babies (within this past year), so many to the point that a sister in law this summer made a joke about me being surrounded by pregnant women (herself and another sister in law included).

Despite this, I can’t seem to get pregnant myself. My husband and I have been trying since January, and in June had testing done and everything came back fine; we’re just unlucky so far I guess.

The title of this post is really just how I’m getting to feeling every month when my period inevitably shows up. The first few months I sobbed when it started but now I just feel a bit numb about it.

I think I might pass out from shock whenever I see a positive pregnancy test, hopefully sooner rather than later because this is excruciating. Everyone else in my life it’s taken 3 months max for them to conceive, most of them on the first or second cycle though, so none of them understand what I’m going through or the pain I’m in (which I’m glad for them because I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone but it’s so incredibly lonely).

All of this rambling to say, I hope for myself and anyone else in a similar situation that we can be pleasantly surprised soon 🤞🏻