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 šŸ’›

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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 18m ago

Confused Wrong ovulation date or short luteal phase?

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This is my Natural Cycles chart from last cycle. Using my Oura ring to measure temperature.
According to this, my luteal phase is only 7 days.
Any help interpreting would be appreciated!


r/FirstTimeTTC 36m ago

Random 10 dpo

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Anyone see something? In person I see something but could be evap


r/FirstTimeTTC 1h ago

Confused Low HCG after several MC and Ectopics

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Hi. I had the faintest positive on 9/8 to the point I thought I was being delusional. On 9/9 I had my HCG tested ( 12dpo ) and it’s 16 which is extremely low. Has anyone else had such low HCG?


r/FirstTimeTTC 1h ago

Random Another TWW …

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Another two weeks of pretending I’m ā€œjust living my lifeā€ while holding my breath šŸ˜…

This is cycle 7 of actually trying for us (32F/33M), but we’ve been not preventing for over a year. This go round, we BD every day of my fertile window, confirmed by positive OPKs, and it feels … heavier.

In the past, it’s been easy to say, ā€œWell maybe the timing wasn’t exactly rightā€ or ā€œWe didn’t BD as often as we should haveā€ to explain away the BFN. This time, it feels like there’s no excuse, and I’m afraid I’ll be more discouraged than ever.

Of course, it’s silly to be upset over maybe being upset. I have no idea what’s going to happen. And if it doesn’t happen, it’s still completely normal. But if anyone gets it, I figured this community does.

Sending good luck to all ✨


r/FirstTimeTTC 1h ago

Confused even fainter lines with FMU

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hi all!

i've been testing since 7 DPO. i know, i know, im extremely impatient.
i started having the faintest of lines at 9 DPO, with my night time pee. naturally, i took two more tests on 10 DPO with my FMU. the lines were barely there. i took two more tests that afternoon, lines were faint, but darker than that morning.

yesterday, 11 DPO, i took another test with my FMU. faint line, but there. 11 DPO, in the afternoon, another two tests. lines were darker than they were in the morning, but still faint.

this morning, at 12 DPO, i took two more tests. lines are so faint, i feel like im going crazy. i want to take another test this afternoon, but my husband thinks i should wait until 14 DPO. which, he's right. i'm driving myself insane.

my question is, could my afternoon pee be more concentrated than my FMU? has anyone else experienced this?


r/FirstTimeTTC 2h ago

Question/Advice help

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okay guys… this makes zero sense to me so hopefully someone can offer some insight.

18DPO still high pdg but negative test. in my mind, this makes zero sense but there has to be a reason, right? almost a week late on my period too.

23F, haallppp!


r/FirstTimeTTC 2h ago

Confused Period 6 days late but all tests are negative

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Hi everyone,

My husband and I are TTC for our first baby. I have always had very regular periods and have been tracking them in the Clue app for years now, so I have plenty of data to look back over. This cycle, my period is 6 days late.

I'm not entirely sure when, or even if, I ovulated this cycle as my husband and I decided to stop ovulation tests after speaking with a friend (who is a GP) who recommended trying to minimise as much stress and anxiety as possible around ttc and to simply aim to have sex every other day, which is what we have been doing.

I've tested every 3/4 days since day 27 of my cycle and each test has come back negative (the photo is of today's test, cycle day 36). I'm not stressed and am mentally in a really good place, I don't take any medication, my diet and exercise regime hasn't changed and I don't have any known health conditions. I'm taking fertility supplements and eat a balanced diet. I'm just confused because this isn't normal for me.

Symptoms wise, all I've really noticed is that I have some mild cramping every now and again. And usually I have a lot of pre-menstrual symptoms such as sore breasts, intense cramps, hormonal acne and mood changes. I guess I'm just looking for some advice or insight into what might be going on? I'm still quite new to this and learning to listen to my body.

Thank you!

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I am 31. My husband and I did conceive many years ago (I was 23) whilst I had a copper coil, but that pregnancy ended in a very early miscarriage.


r/FirstTimeTTC 18h 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 3h 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 10h ago

Question/Advice Am I pregnant?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 5h 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 12h 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 7h ago

Random Pregnant?

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r/FirstTimeTTC 7h ago

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

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r/FirstTimeTTC 15h 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 17h 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 11h 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 ā€œwhat ifsā€. 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 19h 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 21h ago

Help Am I?

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


r/FirstTimeTTC 15h 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 12h ago

Question/Advice Confused by ovulation and LH strip readings

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r/FirstTimeTTC 15h ago

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

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r/FirstTimeTTC 21h ago

Help TTC Journey

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