Ttc #2? (October bfp)

Hello All

Please can I join you?
Have been ttc no 2 for over a year and starting to feel really down now that it's not happening. I've been trying to stay relaxed and follow the 'it'll happen when it happens' mantra but I know that you will all understand how hard it is to just not think about it! I'm going to read this thread with care as I wonder whether it's time for ovulation sticks and other tricks? As much as anything g I don't think I can keep up the regular sex non stop! A more targeted approach might be the way to go!

Wishing you all baby dust! And I'm open to any and all advice re baby making! X X

33
DD 20 months
Ttc#2 since August 2016 ( early mc March 17)
AF/bfp due 13 October

Rhibee I'd try and wait til at least 12dpo if you can. But I hate a bfn - I tend to prefer AF to arrive!

I drink in moderation during TWW. I don't think there's any damage that can be done until implantation happens?

Who is first up to test? Hoping this month is lucky for us!

Rhibee29 I'm only 1dpo and feels like an eternity to take a hpt. With drinking I will have a couple of drinks but would never get drunk because you never know obviously! I'm going to offer to driver everywhere with my friends and family to avoid not drinking though.

25
DS in heaven
ttc since August
Af due 6th October

rhibee I think 11dpo is okay to test, could still be too early but it's probably about the earliest I would test.

I never drink in the tww, mainly because there is research that says it can affect your LP and as mine is temperamental at the best of times I don't want to take the risk. I only drink now when af arrives.

impatient sorry for not replying sooner, I'm a week into the tww for this month. I haven't tried acupuncture but might give it a go soon. I'm hoping that I've invoked the law of sod and will be pregnant this month as I've been made redundant on Friday 😂

@bunnieboo91 I'm in the TWW. 9dpo, would it be reasonable to POAS on cd28, 11dpo? Symptom spotting like a lunatic!

**Tryingfor2 I would see another GP. I went to the doctors this morning and she was ok. She's sending me for tests so fingers crossed. I'm hoping there is something so then at least there's a reason it's not happening and hopefully fix it.

**Bunniboo91 when I was pregnant with DS I had no symptoms at all. Now I'm constantly trying to convince myself I feel every symptom ever

I would drink in moderation too.

I drink moderately in the tww.

I hate the waiting around too - I just want to know so I can either just get on with trying again or being pregnant.

My fertile week is over and I've joined the tww now, I hate this time because I overthink ever symptom I think I have.

How do you guys feel about drinking while in the tww?

trying tests from the GP, i would go back and possibly see another GP although I know it varies greatly. Because DD took so long to conceive, and because I didn't use any contraceptive after DD, my GP put that we had been trying over 2 years. I did have to see a 2nd GP though as the first (male) GP was very dismissive.

Sorry @mynameisjune I missed your post. Do you mean home testing or to GP?
I went to GP about testing but she said she won't touch me until we've been trying for 2 years again. I've been home testing but going to start doing the temping now see how I get on with that x

@ovariesbeforebrovaries sorry about your loss earlier in the year. Hopefully this stressful month is put behind you on the next and you have a successful one ♥️

All the symptoms for AF tonight! Due in 2 days so trying to come to terms with another failed month. It doesn't get any easier does it? Could do with a good cry tonight. Got told to get a move on today if I want another before wedding next year... 🙄

28
DD - 2
AF due - 26th
TTC no. 2 - 14 months

Looks like I'm out for September :( so checking in for month 3 (I think?).

Age: 23
TTC #2
DD1 age 3
Cycle 3

I was really hoping September would be our month because it would've been the due date for the pregnancy we lost earlier this year, but onwards and upwards. I'm not surprised, we had a rough month in terms of stress and life has turned upside down, to the extent that I've been in hot tubs and drinking southern comfort and all sorts.

Best of luck everyone for the month ahead :)

Sorry soda I was responding to you not rhi can I blame DD's 5am start this morning.

Hi to more newbies!

Trying I'm sorry you're struggling, there are a few of us who have been trying for a while. We haven't used contraception since 2008 and DD was born in 2015. We were trying properly for 3 years, which is why this time we've gone for testing straight away as this time we don't have time on our side.

Rhi I'm sorry af arrived, even though you tell yourself that you know af is coming it still doesn't help when it arrives. Hugs.

Thanks rhibee

Hello to more newbies. Sorry to hear of people's struggles. I never went back on contraception after no. 1 either as it took us a year to conceive her and we'd really like a small age gap. But it took nearly a year for AF to come back due to breastfeeding.

Anyway, AF properly here today. Definitely no mistaking it. Bit sad but I thought I was out anyway. Just got annoyed as if this is actually CD1 and I ov when I did last month then DH will be away so we'll miss it

I've read through the feed.
It's so nice to see so many amazing, brave, lovely women and to know I'm not alone.
My stats-
Age - 28
DD - 2 next month
Been trying for 13/14 months now
Like lopeylopez I never went back on any contraception as it was so difficult the first time (took 2 years)

IM OVULATING!!!! WHERES MY HUSAND!!!

Conscious sorry stupid phone predictive

@lopeylopez I know exactly what you mean! I've been really conscience of not making him feel like I'm using him and keeping the romance alive. I do try with the sexy underwear or just forgetting to put my bed tshirt on usually helps me 😂
I definitely think stress plays a big factor for me and this year has been a stressful one. We've put a lot behind us now so I'm hoping it onwards and upwards from here.
I'm actually getting married next year in December. The panic sets in that there will be a time where we will have to give up trying as I don't want to be heavily pregnant on my wedding day!

Hi tryingfor2, glad you found us!

CD7 for me today so in about a week I will be in the same boat as you impatient! I always feel bad initiating the sex during the fw, because I feel dp thinks I only want him for his sperm....!! How to make it still feel impulsive/romantic and without an ulterior motive???!!!

Good luck all, let's make this thread as lucky as September!!

Hi all

I was pointed in the direction of this group by the lovely lopeylopez. Im new to all this but have been trying to conceive our second for over a year now.
I'm not good with all the shortened lingo so bare with me.
Whilst typing this I've just received another pregnancy announcement 😞 I feel so guilty for feeling that pang of jealousy. If I have to hear another say it's easier to conceive the second time I might loose my mind.
I haven't had a chance to have a proper read of the thread so I'm going to later. I just wanted to drop in and introduce myself a bit.