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Ovulation & Timing

Cover image for blog post: It’s reaching a high
It’s reaching a high

By francessca Kothari · 2025-12-11

But yet to reach its ‘peak’  Are you tracking your ovulation? At least TWICE a day to prevent yourself from missing your LH surge. 

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Cover image for blog post: Track your ovulation through your fertile window..
Track your ovulation through your fertile window..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-18

Are you tracking your ovulation? It’s critical to track your ovulation with strip test to monitor your LH surge. It’s classed as a ‘positive’|’high’|’peak’ once the test line i...

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Cover image for blog post: 2 DPO - The Dreaded Two Week Wait
2 DPO - The Dreaded Two Week Wait

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-17

The Two Week Wait.. I will begin taking pregnancy tests at:  8dpo|9dpo|10dpo|11dpo and so on until I get either: My positive test + OR my period decides to show its ugly fa...

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Cover image for blog post: My fertile window has reached a ‘high’
My fertile window has reached a ‘high’

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-15

Cycle day 11 - and my LH surge is darker than the control line! - this is so reassuring. To know my body is working. My body is healing from 12 years worth of having an imp...

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Cover image for blog post: Using conceive plus + fertility friendly lubricant
Using conceive plus + fertility friendly lubricant

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-11

If you would like to purchase yours..  www.conceptionconnection.co.uk  it’s available on my website! Add it to your basket and get yours today! I will keep you all upd...

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Cover image for blog post: Cycle day 8 - predicted fertile window
Cycle day 8 - predicted fertile window

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-11

Back into my ovulation/fertile window.. today being the first ‘predicted’ fertile day. I am using my website:  www.conceptionconnection.co.uk  To time accordingly. Tra...

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Cover image for blog post: 5 DPO - The Dreaded Two Week Wait
5 DPO - The Dreaded Two Week Wait

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-25

The Two Week Wait - Feels like a lifetime OVULATION: low PREGNANCY: Negative It’s the same every cycle. As you can see in 5 DPO today. It’s way too early to take a ...

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Cover image for blog post: 4DPO - your NOT out the game
4DPO - your NOT out the game

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-24

Ovulation test: LOW Pregnancy test: NEGATIVE Many women are testing as soon as they hit their ‘days post ovulation’. HCG pregnancy hormones are more likely to be picked up (ev...

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Cover image for blog post: 1DPO!  - Today is the beginning of past ovulation
1DPO! - Today is the beginning of past ovulation

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-21

TWW - Two Week Wait I will continue to take my LH ovulation strips but only one a day to be sure I do not miss my fertile window just in case my ‘peak’ came sooner than expect...

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Cover image for blog post: Cycle Day 12 🌷
Cycle Day 12 🌷

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-20

Cycle Day 12 - The last day of ovulation Today is my last day of ovulation.  Which means from tomorrow morning I will continue to take LH strips (just to ensure I haven’t...

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Fertility Basics

Cover image for blog post: 5 DPO onwards .. what you need to know
5 DPO onwards .. what you need to know

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-20

Let’s avoid confusion and symptom spotting so early.. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7  is too early to:  1. Get any symptoms as implantation hasn’t taken place yet.  ...

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General

Cover image for blog post: Decaf your way through your TTC
Decaf your way through your TTC

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-18

Folic acid and a decaf to start my morning Disclaimer; I am not a professional. All information posted is from my own personal experience. 

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Cover image for blog post: New stock ~ Glass Baby Bottles
New stock ~ Glass Baby Bottles

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-18

Have you seen the new stock..🍼 available to purchase in my shop!

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Cover image for blog post: 14 DPO TODAY
14 DPO TODAY

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-01

14DPO Predicted Period Day:  NO period. Pregnancy test: NEGATIVE I will continue to take a pregnancy test once a day until I get my positive + OR my period shows 🩸 ...

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Cover image for blog post: Work Space ~ Room For Improvement!
Work Space ~ Room For Improvement!

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-30

Room for improvement:  With a comfortable space to call ‘my work space’ - a clean space = a clean mind.  Feeling much better knowing I have a dedicated area to work ve...

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Cover image for blog post: You Are What You Eat..
You Are What You Eat..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-27

So let’s eat good.  It’s time to eat good and let go off the processed foods! Cooking from fresh. Fresh fruits 🍇 Fresh Meat 🥩  Fresh ingredients 🧂

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Cover image for blog post: Your feel alone but your not
Your feel alone but your not

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-26

Many women experience this: Its still early days and i convince myself it’s not my cycle. Its draining to see negative after negative Its depressing to know you’ve got baby c...

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Cover image for blog post: Did you know.. 🛁
Did you know.. 🛁

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-25

Hot baths are not recommended when trying to conceive: 🛀  This is for BOTH men and women  • Prolonged exposure to high heat can slightly raise core body temperature, w...

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Cover image for blog post: Fertility Crystal Bracelet
Fertility Crystal Bracelet

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-22

Aren’t they a snatch 😍 Some say it’s jewellery. I say it’s manifestation. I wear it like I wear my heart on my sleeve - daily.  It could be placebo or it could be a place o...

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Cover image for blog post: Manifest Your Miracle ✨
Manifest Your Miracle ✨

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-21

These gorgeous handmade fertility Crystal bracelets allow you to tap into positive energy and support a healthy enhanced fertility during your trying to conceive journey.  ...

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Community Stories

Cover image for blog post: 1 DPO - and it all starts again!
1 DPO - and it all starts again!

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-16

1 DPO - days past ovulation.  This is the start of that dreaded TWW - two week wait. The build up and tension is real - not to mention I actually FELT myself ovul...

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Cover image for blog post: Alone in a room full of people
Alone in a room full of people

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-13

Do you ever feel alone, yet you’re surrounded by company? Okay, well at least it’s not just me. To feel you’ve no one to turn too and talk too, although everyone around you...

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Cover image for blog post: How to fill your cup when your TTC..
How to fill your cup when your TTC..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-30

The two week wait:  I need you all to know you’re not alone. I need you to know I can be with you throughout your journey- if you want me to be 🥰 here are some tips for you...

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Cover image for blog post: Unisex & Neutral Colours 🎨
Unisex & Neutral Colours 🎨

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-28

Unisex/Neutral colours: These colours include your Whites, Creams, Browns, Beiges, Grey and Khaki.  There’s plenty colours to play about with in the neutral/unisex section...

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Cover image for blog post: I Spend More Time Crying Than Testing..
I Spend More Time Crying Than Testing..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-23

From the bathroom I write this - where I spend most my time.  As I sit on the toilet for the past 25minutes. The uncut truths. Knowing a whole community relies on me and I ...

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Cover image for blog post: Don’t loose yourself trying to find a baby..
Don’t loose yourself trying to find a baby..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-22

Sometimes we need a gentle reminder; I need these reminders daily. As I allow myself to get overwhelmed. Taking time out with your partner is more important than wanting that b...

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Cover image for blog post: Your Not Alone..
Your Not Alone..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-22

Can you relate to what’s said below? Do you ever feel alone on your TTC journey. You could have all the support from your partner, your friends and a random community online. B...

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Cover image for blog post: Take the good with the bad
Take the good with the bad

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-21

Is something I have to consistently remind myself. The good with the bad:  Once I get something in my head I run with it. Once I know I want something - my patience is non...

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Cover image for blog post: A moment to yourselves
A moment to yourselves

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-21

Taking time out for you is crucial for your well being and mental health. TTC is very time consuming. You don’t notice how much time, effort and emotions you put into it until ...

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Pregnancy

Cover image for blog post: This is something i didn’t want to post..
This is something i didn’t want to post..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-06

But I know if I did post this..  it could help many others.  This is what a chemical pregnancy looks like.. A chemical pregnancy is an early miscarriage that happens s...

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Cover image for blog post: 15 DPO - Still a very clear NEGATIVE
15 DPO - Still a very clear NEGATIVE

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-02

Still a very clear NEGATIVE. Taking these test every morning and afternoon - it doesn’t get easier when reading a negative result - it’s heartbreaking, dishearten...

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Cover image for blog post: 11 DPO ~ NEGATIVE
11 DPO ~ NEGATIVE

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-29

Your not out the game: As much as I know I have days left; until my period decides to show (fingers crossed it doesn’t) - I can’t get the thought out of my head that it’s ‘too ...

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Cover image for blog post: 6 DPO - pregnancy test result
6 DPO - pregnancy test result

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-26

Pregnancy test: NEGATIVE Please remember:  taking a pregnancy this early is never recommended as you will not get an accurate result. I’ve decided to take one a day ...

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Cover image for blog post: The Two Week Wait; ain’t for the faint hearted.
The Two Week Wait; ain’t for the faint hearted.

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-22

The Two Week Wait;  TTW - Two Week Wait At 2DPO If your looking to buy this pregnancy test; it’s available on my website:  www.conception-connection.com The most dep...

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Nutrition & Wellness

Cover image for blog post: Hearty food for the win 🏆
Hearty food for the win 🏆

By francessca Kothari · 2025-11-01

Hearty meals are the way to ensure all your nutrients are added into your meal. To know what is put inside; you’re aware of all the goodness inside the meals you cook yours...

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Cover image for blog post: Pomegranate 🍅
Pomegranate 🍅

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-28

Pomegranate is often called a fertility superfruit — and for good reason!   Here’s how it helps when you’re trying for a baby: Fertility Benefits of Pomegranate 1. Improve...

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Cover image for blog post: Red & Green Apples 🍎
Red & Green Apples 🍎

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-28

Both red and green apples can be great when you’re trying for a baby — they support fertility in simple but powerful ways 🍎 Benefits for Fertility 1. Rich in antioxidants – Appl...

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Cover image for blog post: Custard apple 🍏
Custard apple 🍏

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-28

Custard apple (also called cherimoya or sitaphal) can be a great fertility-friendly fruit when you’re trying to get pregnant. Here’s why: 🌿 Fertility Benefits of Custard Apple 1...

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Cover image for blog post: Grapefruit 🍊
Grapefruit 🍊

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-28

Why grapefruit helps fertility: • Improves cervical mucus: Its vitamin C and natural plant estrogens help make fertile (egg-white) cervical mucus. • Hydration: High water conte...

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Cover image for blog post: Nutrition is key 🔑
Nutrition is key 🔑

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-25

Good nutrition helps when trying for a baby because it: • Supports egg and sperm health • Balances hormones for ovulation • Prepares the body for pregnancy • Maintains a healthy...

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Cover image for blog post: You are the fruit.. 🍇🍌🍍
You are the fruit.. 🍇🍌🍍

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-25

• Fuel your fertility Fresh fruits and folic acid are your best friends when trying to conceive • You are what you nourish — fill your plate with fertility-friendly fruits and f...

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Cover image for blog post: Be sure he’s doing it right!
Be sure he’s doing it right!

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-23

Is your partner taking his prenatals? Why is important for him as well as you? Men’s prenatals boost sperm health and fertility — helping create the best start for your baby. P...

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Cover image for blog post: 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚..
𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚..

By francessca Kothari · 2025-10-22

𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚  𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚.. Prenatals and folic acid is my daily routine. As it should be yours also if you’re currently ...

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