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Anyone ttc baby #2?

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jp0303 · 20/09/2015 18:18

Hi everyone,

I'm new here, ttc baby #2 (1st cycle) and already driving myself wild with the tww. I wondered if anyone else is in the same boat?

I was so relaxed about baby #1 that the constant nagging thoughts about am I / aren't I are completely new to me and are making me feel anxious with symptom spotting.

Thought I'd see if there is anyone to talk to on here as my husband is quite matter of fact about there being nothing we can do to find out except for being patient - I know, he's infuriating right.

It'd be great to buddy up if anyone else is in a similar position.

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jp0303 · 29/10/2015 21:45

I think I will make some use of ds's thermometer after AF, it's an in the ear one so I'll probably end up with sore ears and a sore fanny with all of this ttc!

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jp0303 · 29/10/2015 21:44

Oh Loki, it's so hard, I'm sure that the constant speculation about where we are in our cycles makes us so much more affected by the hormones. Have a good nights sleep and hopefully you'll feel better in the morning.

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Loki17 · 29/10/2015 21:36

My friend gave me about a hundred Internet cheapies and I've had to put them in the car to stop myself from testing! 7 dpo tomorrow. I feel so emotional today I'm all teary. I really hate ttc. I've done really well this month not to obsess or symptom spot. However, the thought of doing it all over again makes me want to cry.

Peyia · 29/10/2015 21:23

jp temping is proven to pin point your ovulation date. Once you've done it a couple of months you can see the pattern of temps rising and falling. It'd be cool to actually see the peak but I'm lazy....this is why I'll try that if I don't catch in the next few months.

Also, now this is me just being crazy ttc woman but I had no OPK sticks to pee on so I done a pg test Shock guess what?? It was a BFN!!!! Hmm

I need to get a hobby.....

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jp0303 · 29/10/2015 19:18

My cycle has never been a regular 28 day, nor has it been a regular any particular number, it's always been anywhere between 26-35 days. No idea why it varies, but I'm not concerned as it has been like that since I was a teenager. Don't let Google scare you Kiki.

I will have a look at Ovia then Peyia, once I've stopped laughing at your dh's general falling off!

I do agree that the sticks seem helpful with tracking Gx and I am tempted to give them a try, perhaps next month. My trouble is I will probably use them from the minute AF sods off every time I need a wee!! I don't know what happens to me, when I allow myself the opportunity to POAS I just go crazy for it Grin completely over the top!

I have been wondering about tracking temperature changes as an indicator of ovulation, as I could just use ds's thermometer, which would be cheap and easy. Does anyone know how reliable a method that is? I will look on Google as well.

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Peyia · 29/10/2015 17:58

A bit deflated! CD17, used last stick and big fat O!!!! Where the eck is my Smile???

I always thought I ovulated later in my cycle but on my trial run last month I got my Smile on CD15 so thought best start testing early now that we are actively trying!!

Grrrr, might sack them off and leave it to chance. It's already stressing me out and that clearly doesn't help. We've dtd plenty this week and will continue over the weekend.

How are you all getting on??

Gx any luck for you!?

Xxx

HoggleHoggle · 29/10/2015 06:29

Kiki I find my cycles really do change when I'm stressed so the house move might have affected yours a bit? Like you I'm usually 28-30 quite regularly but I had a 35 a couple of times early in the summer when I was moving house. I didn't even feel stressed but clearly was.

Also had a 35 last week but in stumped as to why that was.

Peyia · 28/10/2015 22:32

I'll even be forgiving of the morning breath! It's amazing what I'll do when I want something Wink

KikiShack · 28/10/2015 22:27

Thanks peyia. Good luck seducing your DH in the morning!

Peyia · 28/10/2015 22:17

I'm literally googling my closest savers now!!!! Thanks Gx

hoggles we can only hope!! Keeping everything crossed for you (and all of us)

kiki your cycles look regular to me but I'm clearly not a doc! I guess they can vary slightly with life stresses. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate. I think temping is a good idea. If I don't catch within 3-4 months I might try this so I can pinpoint my O day.

With DD I got up duff from one single act of lucky dip. Whilst this is our first month ttc so I have no reason to worry.....I am fretting a bit! DH said no sex tonight as his general will fall off Blush....might persuade him in the morning!!

KikiShack · 28/10/2015 21:43

My cycle is a bit all over the place. Used to be 28 days give or take 1, I've been keeping track since new year and length has been:
29
28
32
29
25
30
27
23
24
29
So I'm not really sure what's going on.

The Internet tells me either menopause or cancer! I'm 36 and no family history of early menopause or gynae cancers so I hope and assume it's just one of those things.

I've been going through a really stressful 9 months of selling my flat and buying a house plus a stressful job and of course trying to give my wonderful DD all the love and attention she deserves when I'm with her.

So after my little pity party, does anyone have any comments on cycle length? I have no idea if this is normal. I stopped bf about 7 months ago so maybe things have been settling down after that? Should I see a doctor?

Might download an app, and is it worth taking my temp too??

Gx91 · 28/10/2015 21:34

Jp - I'm new to all this tracking ovulation thing , thought the sticks would help me understand what's going on , although might actually try this app thing too lol hard not to be obsessed , I thought I would fall pregnant straight away too so was kinda number when it didn't happen ( hence the obsession ) lol X hope u do catch it this month all the best !! X
Peyia hope u get ur pos OPK tomorrow then X I get the cheapy ones from savers u get 5 for a pound lol so can buy loads lol ( crazy )
Duno if they r crap tho so trying them out for the first time this month ! X

HoggleHoggle · 28/10/2015 21:33

I've given up with opks...was just using the cheap ones and saw no difference at all so lost the faith a bit. Think I only lasted 4 days Blush Will prob do it properly a few months down the line if no bfp.

Have no idea what's going on this month...could be a 28 or 35 day cycle. If the latter, I'm fucked as haven't dtd all this week (spent the week apart from dh). Did it eod last week though so here's hoping for a short cycle.

Peyia · 28/10/2015 20:58

Glad you all chuckled too!!

Gx I've only got one stick left Sad so tomorrow is my last day. I'd be CD17, last month I got my pos on CD14. The body is a funny thing! Maybe it's because I am thinking ttc 24/7....

Jp I'm using Ovia. You can record lots of data and over time the analyse becomes personalised to your cycle rather than the standard algorithm that everyone has a 28 day cycle. Download and try

Xx

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jp0303 · 28/10/2015 20:32

Hi Kiki, welcome on board. I have had similar expectations to you as conceived ds first month of trying, so thought it would be easy again. I see now that although I was saying it would probably take longer this time, I hadn't actually embraced that and was hoping for a repeat of easy conception.

I haven't used OPKs so can't help you there, there are lots of lovelies using them on here though so I'm sure you'll get the advice that you asked for. I will read it all as I am intrigued by them and would be tempted to try them out if they are helpful just a bit worried that I could get obsessive.

I'm pretty sure that I haven't conceived this month, so waiting for AF to start it all over again and will pay more attention to my cycle days. Is anyone using any fertility or ovulation apps? Any recommendations?

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Gx91 · 28/10/2015 20:25

Welcome Kiki uv joined the right thread , write whatever u like On here we will support u through it ! Like peyia says u can work out ur ovulation time by using an ovulation calculator on the internet but they aren't always correct everyone is different as to when they ovulate , wouldn't do any harm using the sticks xx

Peyia - u crack me up ! I didn't know what u were on about with the farting ! Lol givin me a good giggle tonight tho ! Ur OPK stick is darker than mine I think ur positive OPK is just round the corner keep testing mibi twice a day so u don't miss it Grin X
I might do another one before bed lol think I'm addicted to POAS! Xx

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jp0303 · 28/10/2015 20:24

I am laughing so hard at eggy twinges!!! Grin

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Peyia · 28/10/2015 17:44

I've literally just got the eggy twinge joke ahahaha I thought you meant farts! I am still very farty, thankfully they are not eggy!!!

Peyia · 28/10/2015 17:43

Xx

Peyia · 28/10/2015 17:42

Hahahaha hoggle I thought it would be too much info but what the heck. I'm also a bit farty.....

Welcome kiki!! It's so easy to get caught up in this that we're bound to feel anxious. I'd start testing with your OPK from CD10 but it really is down to the individual, some start earlier due to their cycle length. So take your average cycle and work from there! Good luck and keep us posted!!

Gx I just done a CB digi and it was neg. keep feeling the twinges so I know I'm close. I don't think my CB is dual hormone so it will only pick up the peak. I'm getting so desperate to see a line I took the stick from the dispenser, but it doesn't count right?

We have literally been doing it everyday since last Thursday. Hopefully we don't get fatigued and miss it....

Anyone ttc baby #2?
KikiShack · 28/10/2015 17:25

Can I join in please?

About to start 3rd month of TTC. DIdn't really put much effort into sex during the fertile times last 2 month (tiiiiiiirrrred, I blame DD1) but determined to get on with it properly this month.

DD1 was conceived 1st time we tried, so I became convinced I was super fertile and everything would be really easy 2nd time. I'm not quite 'worried' yet tell me to get a grip but in the back of my mind is a slighty worry that we're not going to find it so easy this time.

Would be good to be doing this with others in the same boat...

And I bought some OPK(?) sticks but have no idea how/when to use them. 1st day of period was 24 Oct so nearing the end now, might start testing in a few days?! If anyone fancies giving me an idiot's guide feel free, I'mscared to open the packet.

Gx91 · 28/10/2015 14:35

Grin lol that's funny !
Good signs tho I'm not having any eggy twinges yet hope they come soon ! X

Peyia -Did u use an OPK today yet ? Darker line? Xx

HoggleHoggle · 28/10/2015 13:31

Although also quite literally eggy twinges! Grin

Peyia · 28/10/2015 13:24

Eggy twinges???? Auto correct fail....obviously getting twinges!

Peyia · 28/10/2015 13:11

Very frustrating! Starting to think they're more harm than good!!

Will test later this eve when I get home. Have been eggy twinges around ovary area which is my def tell tale sign. Fx for us love and everyone else trying this month!

Xxx

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