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the slightly pointless ones ttc (sort of!) now thread

136 replies

LoveYouForeverMyBaby · 25/11/2012 22:06

Hi everyone,

Originally was waiting to ttc in Dec but we've agreed to start now...currently on cd19 with no pos on opk but still keeping fingers crossed!
Will poas around 9th Dec anyone else?

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Sorelip · 27/11/2012 14:25

Bridget don't be too pessimistic yet. I got pregnant during a 90-odd day cycle. Weird things happen!

BridgetandtheHairyBrigands · 27/11/2012 12:31

I am on CD 20 - probably around 5/6 dpo. Not wildly optimistic about this cycle but feeling stoic about it all...que sera, sera.

Brill news about the positive OPK (best of luck x)

Sorelip · 27/11/2012 10:02

LoveYouForever I'm really sorry you're so upset. When are you due to return?

I lasted an hour back at work and then left. In retrospect, I tried to return far too early. I've since decided to change careers (or, actually pursue a career instead of doing any old work).

LoveYouForeverMyBaby · 27/11/2012 06:22

Thank you so much bridget really appreciate the kind words and support. Its hard to talk about this in rl so often keep everything bottled up.

Mil will be looking after dd we're very close and she said she will follow dds routine as I ask her. Couldnt be luckier in that sense really.

Its just the idea of leaving my precious baby full time and seeing her 2 waking hours a day is killing me.

I know concieving #2 quickly shouldnt be the answer but it would mean after 9 months I get anoher child and get to spend time with dd again. It would make going to work bareable.

Writing this out I realise how stupid I sound but financially we cant afford for me to not work full time mainly as we desperately need to sell up and save to move.

Cd21 and I have a pos from opk, so going to give this month a good shot and hope for the best!

How many dpo are you now?

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BridgetandtheHairyBrigands · 26/11/2012 13:40

Oh LoveYouForever, you poppet. Dry your eyes, have a Brew, a Biscuit and a big hug with your little one.

I've only just seen your post (been on yet another driving lesson) and I'm really, really, sorry you're feeling so upset.

I did wonder if your return to work was preying on your mind as you mentioned it in passing a while back. I can't really offer much advice I'm afraid as I couldn't face going back after DD arrived. Whilst - on balance - it was probably the right thing for our family, I do often wonder what life would have been like if I'd had the courage to grasp the nettle at the time.

Although I feel very lucky to have had the option to stay at home, the stark truth is that I have permanently wiped out damaged my career prospects. We have also taken a huge hit in terms of income and, even now, I find it uncomfortable being entirely financially dependant upon DP.

Is there anyway of separating your feelings about returning to work out from your feelings about ttc? Could you negotiate less hours? Are there any friends that have gone back recently that you can talk things over with? Are you happy with the childcare you've got lined up?

Obviously I don't know about your financial situation, but would it be possible to give yourself another 'exit route' that isn't dependant upon falling pregnant quickly? For example, could you agree with your DH that if, after 6 months, your return isn't working out, you will resign? Or look for a part-time role somewhere else?

These may all be silly suggestions but I just wonder if there is a way of taking some of the pressure to conceive instantly off your shoulders.

Can you focus on some of the benefits of going back? A proper lunch break, more adult company, more money coming in, entitlement to maternity pay when DC2 does come along etc..

Even if you aren't pregnant before you go back, it is likely you will be before too long and having your DC1 used to spending some time away from you could be a huge bonus when you are trying to juggle a toddler and a baby. For example, you may be able to keep your DC1 in a few hours of childcare each week so that you can spend time snuggling and bonding with your teeny one.

I'm probably just rambling now, sorry for the epic post.

LoveYouForeverMyBaby · 26/11/2012 11:04

Thats very true bridget...my mat leave ends very soon and think the thought of leaving dd 5 days a week has made me more determined to get that bfp with #2 so theres an out as such.

Been crying off and on all morning.

Thank you for listening.

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BridgetandtheHairyBrigands · 26/11/2012 07:43

Got to dash as need to get Mini Bridget up and ready for school, but you are NOT a failure. You can't control that sort of thing and i think you are assuming the worst needlessly.

You could have ov'd and missed it - those sticks aren't foolproof and it is easy to miss a quick surge.

Please don't stress a minute more about it. Even if you had got that smiley face, and DTD at the 'perfect' time, it would have been no guarantee of a BFP.

LoveYouForeverMyBaby · 26/11/2012 07:33

Cd20 and still not ovulating. I know this sounds stupid but I feel like failure.

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BridgetandtheHairyBrigands · 25/11/2012 23:29

Hee, Hee LoveYouForever - budge up, I'll come and be a pountless one with you.

I'm looking to test around that date too. We were meant to be waiting until December to resume ttc but decided to have a 'warm-up' month.

Anyone else recently stopped waiting to ttc, and started waiting for a BFP instead?

Creamtea1 · 25/11/2012 23:05

Hi loveyou,just to say last month I didn't get a positive opk untill cd28! Then had 35 day cycle. This month I defo ov'd on cd16 as for first time ever had pains etc. so if I based it on 28 day cycle I could poas on fri..if its 35 again then not till another week after..,
Have you been using the cheapie opks?

LoveYouForeverMyBaby · 25/11/2012 22:06

Should read pointless!

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