Christmas over! Anyone else TTC #2?

Is that for ovulation or pregnacy?

FRER is first response early result tests. They seem to be viewed as some of the best for getting your results, but can be kind of pricey! Every little helps!

Also ladies what is FRER? Apologies I don't understand the different acronyms

I have noticed that my cycles range from 28 days to 31! I have been tracking them for the past 12 months as was sure they were changing ever so slightly.Surely that means they are irregular! They're always longer when I have been stressed!

Haha I am used to writing texts and don't often post so added a kiss!

I deleted it again! What is is SMET AND FRER. I just got OPK from the pound shop... 5 for £1. No idea what to make of them yet though. Zebra.... Nosey question but when did your last period start? X

I just typed a reply and now it has gone!

So lovely to see so many people and hear all your stories! Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone!
Kitty I've spent my day looking at SMEP and after discussing it with oh, we're going to give it a try! Sounds like a great way to maximise your chance! Has anyone else had any experience with it?
Also, OPKs, I've got mine ordered ready for next week. Internet cheapies. How do you find they compare to the more expensive brands in anyone's opinion? I can't believe the difference in cost! I'm technically on maternity and trying to pay for our wedding so scraping by these next couple of months, not sure I can stretch to the digital ones if the Internet ones are ok?
Oh-boo! Still no sign of AF though? Keeping my fingers crossed

A little tidbit here, just been to tesco and they have 2 packs of FRER for £6.50, that's the cheapest I've seen on the high street if anyone wants to stock up
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I know exactly what you mean kitkat when DS was going through the newborn screechy phase and me and DH were up all night looking stunned, I can just remember thinking why on earth did we think having children was a good idea?!
We laugh about it now, but a bit of me does think, despite having the experience of a colicky newborn, there's always the hormonal element to contend with as well, and I do get a bit anxious thinking about a 2nd DC. DS is at a great stage right now, chatty and so loving and well behaved... do I really want to rock the family dynamics we have?
Does anyone else think like this?!

Well I caved and tested...Negative. Still not feeling PMT though, but could be another 35+ day cycle so there's time yet. Ah well. At least I get to stick around with you ladies for a while longer!

From my experience this time and last of coming off the pill, I do not for one minute believe the claims that it's out of your system as soon as you stop taking it! I was clockwork 28 day cycle before I went on the pill. When I came off TTC DS (18mo) my cycles were all over the place and had to resort to OPKs to work out when I was ovulating. This time I've had a 36 a 24 and a 30 days and counting cycle.

OPKs now ordered, let's figure out what's going on with our cycles! DH finds it amusing. He didn't realise there was so much science behind it.

Good Luck everyone! Sure we'll all be an an antenatal thread together soon

Hi everyone
Can I join? Had DD in March 2013 conceived on first cycle. Been ttc #2 for 5 months. Have +ve OPK today at day 11 but normally have a 31 day cycle so not sure what my body is doing but going along with it! I think testing day is about 22nd Jan.
Hoping for a lucky New Years conception!!

Hi all. Can I join? DD is nearly 16 months and I'm coming off the pill at the end of this week (stayed on for the last of the festive drinking days)! I am excited and I do want a second, but I have to admit sometimes I remember the morning sickness, the labour, and the sleepless nights and I think 'what the hell am I doing'?! Looking back I think I had PND after DD and didn't cope very well, so going back to the baby days scares me as well. Please reassure me I'm not alone in these thoughts! My only reassurance is that I think I have learnt a lot from having DD, and I think I'm more realistic second time around (I stupidly thought before I had DD that I'd have loads of time to chill during my maternity leave. Haha)! I have always wanted two though, and think in the long term I'll regret it if we don't go for it (and I think the longer I put it off for the more reluctant I'm going to be to go back to the baby days). I also know that both me and DH are in our 30's can't put it off forever if we do want a second.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss last year SeaCrown. x

Hi everyone,
Can I join?

I'm 25, ttc #2, I have a DD who is 4 and 3 DSC.

I conceived straight away with DD but am on cycle day 36 of my third long cycle, don't feel as lucky this time.

I think it may have something to do with my weight, so I will be trying to bring that down around 4/5 stone! this year also!

Remember I know what you mean!

Hi
Can I join please!
I have one DS aged 3. He was conceived without any problems on the 1st month of trying.
I was 31 when I conceived and 32 when I had him.
I have just turned 35 and would like to ttc no.2 this year! However I am already doing overtime in my head - as I know so much more than before!?!? Ignorance was bliss the first time around

We have been DTD every other day.. Now I don't know if that is enough haha!

Me! I'm starting IVF this year. Can I join?

Aww Sea Jonah is a lovely name. Wishing you all the very best for your bfp very soon.
I'm just using the Ovia App and trying to DTD more. I never used anything else the first time round and trying to keep as relaxed as possible. However if a few months pass by with no bfp I might try OPK's.

It's interesting what ohido said about DTD every day if possible because I heard this can reduce sperm quality!! Too much conflicting advice!!!

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This tread has come at the right time! Our DD is 22months and we were so lucky, DTD once and it worked. We have been TTC since September and I thought I would be having an alchol free christmas .... Not so. Now I am driving myself crazy and can't stop wondering how long it will take! Sea I am so sorry about how hard you've had it. 2016 has to be better for you.

Daily?!? Better sign up for the gym too to get my levels up oh hehe! I've heard that as well from close friends, second one being much trickier. Support is going to be key I think. Kitty I've not heard of that but I'll get a googling! Thank you so much! It's really lovely to hear all your stories, thank you for sharing! I truly wish you all bfps as soon as possible!

It's hard to say as I haven't used OPKs this time, we dtd about 2/3 days post ov i reckon then got the cramping 3 days later . When conceived DS, cramps were 4 days post ovulation so maybe.

The OPKs I used last time were a cheapo bunch off eBay or amazon. I swear by them as the first time I used them I conceived DS. As I said previous post, my cycle was average 30 days and I was ovulating around day 19/20 according to the OPKs that month

Also, sea, my friend is undergoing fertility treatment and she advised to dtd at least every other day, ideally daily. And not just when she thought she was ovulating. She's sure her DH paid the specialist to say that however .

I really feel for my friend. She conceived her first baby nor problems and has been ttc #2 since I started ttc DS - nearly 3 years ago now. My DS is only 18 months but the number of people I've heard struggle #2 has given me and DH a bit of a kick up the arse to crack on with extending our family. You can't just assume you won't hit any issues just because your first was relatively straightforward