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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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TTC #2

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ovumahead · 12/10/2010 13:21

Hi all,

Having just frightened myself a tad by reading the thread about those struggling to conceive number 2, I was thinking of starting a thread for those of us just starting out on this journey. I'm really hoping we won't have trouble conceiving, but I'm a pessimist!

Does anyone want to hold my hand through this process (I'm hoping for a short time only!).

To give you a little more detail, I've got one ds who is 2.5, and we want to TTC #2 between now and December if possible. The reasons for such a short time frame are that I'm on a short contract with work, and I need to get pregnant in order to still qualify for maternity pay from them (I can do this if the due date is anywhere up to 11 weeks after finishing with them). Not very interesting really, but rather a lot of pressure. If we don't conceive within this time frame (which of course I'm feeling pessimistic about!) then we will have to wait another year. And I really don't want to do that!!!

So, come on, anyone else planning for #2 soon?

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MrsNoggin · 18/10/2010 22:32

No, I'm here... Just sneaking in.

TTC#2 (DD is 2.4) - I'm pretending to be quite casual about the whole business, but secretly registering on recommended Fertility Friend and counting days.

Only came off mini-pill in august, but here's hoping! My cycles have always been 28-30 days. Now 3 days late, and can't help desperately hoping!

I know, I know, my hormones are still unsettled and the chances are slim to none, but it's happened before, hasn't it? Tell me it has! Grin

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ovumahead · 17/10/2010 22:43

Um... did I kill the thread? Confused Blush

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ovumahead · 14/10/2010 13:37

Just wondering if any of you are on the website Fertility Friend? I know I asked this on the other thread for those TTC in Nov/Dec, but I think it's a really fab website especially if you don't mind getting a bit obsessed!!! If you look at my page here and select to register by clicking on the 'Join No, Free' button at the top on the right, I'll get some extra VIP days (the VIP features are fab IMO, but the basic package which is completely free is also pretty good if you just want to chart your cycles and work out roughly when you're at you're most fertile). They also send you some informative email 'lessons' about how to monitor your fertility (without using a fertility monitor like clear blue, but your natural fertility signs). I think it's a fab way of really getting in tune with your body.

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ovumahead · 14/10/2010 13:32

I don't think any lube will interfere with the ovulation monitor, as that is monitoring your hormone levels. But some standard lubes aren't sperm friendly, so you might want to switch to a sperm friendly one like pre-seed or conceive plus when your at your most fertile.

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AnnamariaHun · 14/10/2010 12:38

WE are TTC no2 does anybody know if it's ok to use lubricant when using the clearblue ovulation monitor???

doitorelsa · 14/10/2010 12:28

ovumahead, I only tested yesterday which was the first missed day of AF, so not very! according to the calculator, due date is 20th June. Thanks so much to everyone for your congratulations x

titferbrains · 14/10/2010 12:17

Am going to take pregnacare from today as I'm feeling a bit knackered and probably could use the extra vitamins. Nothing for DH.

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ovumahead · 14/10/2010 11:39

Is anyone taking any particular vitamins or making their man take any vitamins to improve chances of conception? I was looking at these for my man and these for me, but not sure if they're really worth it?

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ovumahead · 14/10/2010 11:26

doit many, many congratulations to you!!!!! Such fab news!!!! I've just ordered myself some of that lube. You're a good advert for it! How pregnant are you now?

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titferbrains · 14/10/2010 09:48

best of luck doitorelsa (I've only just got yr nameBlush)

fedupttcnosuccess · 14/10/2010 09:20

Well congratulations, wishing you a happy healthy nine months Grin xxx

doitorelsa · 14/10/2010 08:55

I had no AF symptoms really. Breasts not particuarly enlarged/sore but nipples bigger, darker and very sensitive. Biggest thing was really excessive saliva in my mouth yesterday which i googled and saw it was an early sign! Also a hang over feeling in my stomach - hungry/sicky sort of feeling. Very good luck to you, its such a torture having no control over the one thing you want most of all isn't it?

fedupttcnosuccess · 13/10/2010 21:17

Congratulations doitorelsa! Did you have any pg/af symptoms?

titferbrains · 13/10/2010 21:06

Anyone else late, waiting for AF and RUN OUT OF PEE STICKS?? should have bought more today, now will have to make a mad dash tmw morning if it doesn't come before playgroup....

I don't feel pg but have had general vague lower back ache and odd "fullness" in my abdomen.... which of course could just be AF symptoms.

Note to self: write business plan for pg test home delivery svce....

doitorelsa · 13/10/2010 18:55

Lube, bit like Pre-Seed, if you know of that. I got it from Amazon. It is supposed to replicte ewcm and so provide an ideal environment for sperm (or something like that). DS1 took ages so this is amazing, 1st month.

ArabellaRose · 13/10/2010 18:49

What is conceive plus?

doitorelsa · 13/10/2010 18:47

Thank you Grin Grin I know its early days and won't tell people yet but still allowing myself to be very excited!!
good luck to everyone else. We used Conceive Plus by the way, no idea if it helped but certainly didn't do any harm

ArabellaRose · 13/10/2010 18:45

Congratulations that's fantastic news!Grin

doitorelsa · 13/10/2010 18:43

Can't believe it, just got a BFP! Oh my God!!

passthechocs · 13/10/2010 09:43

Symptom spotting is a nightmare - convinced myself that I had afternoon sickness before AF arrived late last week. I never used to have late periods! Two days late last week and 10 days late the previous month. Very different from DS#1 and 2.

brettgirl2 · 12/10/2010 21:11

I'm also TTC#2 and have an 18 month old daughter. I am desperately trying not to symptom spot because I know it will probably take ages. AF is due in a week. I think I have some symptoms but I don't have others Hmm. Looked at the charts they are a bit scary. If it takes a year I'll probably go mad! Am 33 (and very scared by the 'buses' Grin)

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ovumahead · 12/10/2010 18:51

pass can't you save on the wee sticks and just have loads of sex?!?

Just got AF today - that means this cycle was 23 days... so short! Usual is 24 so not really unusual for me, but does make me worried...

But what doesn't make me worried?!?!!?

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passthechocs · 12/10/2010 16:11

Thanks for the info (I think! Smile) on fertility. Guess we need to get on with it, although at the rate I'm going will have spent a fortune on wee sticks...

Doitorelsa - glad am not only one with day time MN addiction when working...

doitorelsa · 12/10/2010 15:50

Hi, I'll join! Like you Ovumahead, I have a DS 2.7 and really want to concieve #2 quickly. Sorry about your pressure though, sounds awful. We started this month and I am currently on day 25 on a 24-26 day cycle. Been on mn all day, though supposed to be working. Can't concentrate! Have you started ttc? ArabellaRose, I don't blame you for wanting to try again, I have wanted to since DS was born!

ArabellaRose · 12/10/2010 14:25

Good luck ovumahead and passthechocs!

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