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Anyone else trying for DC3?!

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LittleTipple · 29/05/2018 14:44

Can't quite believe I've just written that title...after a lot of indecision DH and I have decided to see where fate takes us. So we're not obsessively trying, but I know generally when I ovulate so we'll DTD around that time. Tbh we're still not 100% convinced we'd cope with three, but sometimes you have to take a leap of faith.

I've been thinking about it constantly and our ages mean it's now or never. We adore our 2 DC's and if that's what we're meant to have we'll be very happy, but if fate has other ideas, we're up for the challenge!

About to start AF and then off we go Smile

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CamdenTownie · 13/06/2018 21:31

Yes 3 is definitely manageable! My advice would be to relax and not worry about coping as you'll be fine once baby is here I had three under 5 and it was tricky at first but it's great for them to be so close in age!

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LittleTipple · 13/06/2018 21:28

@Megs87 I'm the same since children I def feel my ovulation far more than I ever did. Although this month seems particularly skewed.

Oh my days @UntilTheVeryEnd that really sucks. 5 weeks - what a pain. Is it only the GP who can do it, are there any family planning clinics or anything like that as another option?

Hello @CamdenTownie and @sambababy! @CamdenTownie I guess you'd say that three is definitely manageable if you're going for #5?! Like several ladies here, I go back and forth on whether a third will throw me over the edge!

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Megs87 · 13/06/2018 21:24

@Wingingit123 glad I'm not trying only one who eats my bodyweight in food on the run up, but really hope AF doesn't turn up xx

Wingingit321 · 13/06/2018 20:51

I think my period is coming. Means I’m def out this month but means we can move onto next month. Also explains why I’ve eaten so much the last 2 days 😁

Megs87 · 13/06/2018 20:17

Welcome @CamdenTownie good luck for next week.

Megs87 · 13/06/2018 20:16

@Sambababy totally the same, mine are just 4 and nearly 3 and have been driving me insane and I'm one of 3. Part of me thinks I'm insane but the other part of me knows I'm just not done yet. Hoping that by the time DC3 arrives these 2 will have settled down and it will fit in to the chaos!

sambababy · 13/06/2018 19:22

Hi everyone! Please can I join too? I've actually not decided yet about #3. Always wanted 3, maybe because I'm one of 3, but struggling lately with my 2DC (just turned 2 & 4). I seem to have lost all of my patience and am seriously questioning whether I could cope with another. It's like my head has 50 reasons why not to do it, but my heart feels the opposite.

Good luck to all of you ttc'ing! How exciting!

CamdenTownie · 13/06/2018 18:35

Hi,

I'm currently ttc #5 - but I wanted to reply to this post as we've also decided that due to my age we will give it a go and see what happens, I don't want to regret not trying and I'm 38 so time is running out.

Currently on cycle 1 of ttc, due to test next Friday but will try and hold out for Saturday if af hasn't arrived as I want dh to share the test with me.

UntilTheVeryEnd · 13/06/2018 18:33

@Anyday88 sending cuddles!

Had some most annoying news today ladies... got a call from my GP cancelling my app for mirena removal next week... can’t get another for 5 WEEKS 😤

This means we loose a whole month TTC... I know my chances would be slim to catch first month but it does happen... at the very least it’s more time to wait for my cycle to regulate. Feeling really bummed as was getting geared up for Tuesday as D day

Megs87 · 13/06/2018 16:33

@LittleTipple I never used to get nausea but since both children everyone around ov I feel absolutely dreadful and I get 3 rounds of increasing ewcm that lasts a couple of days.

Been away for a couple of days so just getting caught up....have finally convinced hubby that we can afford for me to stay home if I want, although I think I will just drop down to part time so I have a nice balance.

@Anyday88 sending hugs

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LittleTipple · 12/06/2018 14:58

Sorry to hear that @Anyday88. Don't worry about the rant, we all need one sometimes! Is there anything you can do to help the job situation?

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LittleTipple · 12/06/2018 08:53

Haha oh well @Wingingit321, maybe tea and a biscuit then!

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Anyday88 · 12/06/2018 08:17

Feeling rubbish here! Mc #3 I’m April, tried again last month with no success! It happened first time for the pregnancy I mc and my other 2 children so just feeling like the mc has messed my body up 😥
Doesn’t help that Af came 2 days early so I am sure it’s making me feel more emotional. Also that my job is terrible at the moment and making me really unhappy 🤷🏼‍♀️

Sorry for the rant there!!

Hope you are all ok!

Wingingit321 · 12/06/2018 08:05

I’m cleaning the house. Joys of already having 2 kids 😂 I’m stopping drinking this morning, see if it helps!

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LittleTipple · 12/06/2018 07:36

@Wingingit321 sorry it's taking so long. So frustrating when you want to start afresh. Do something nice for yourself today. You deserve it Smile

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Wingingit321 · 12/06/2018 07:25

CD37 here. Getting fed up :( just want to come on so we can try again next month. No sign and BFNs

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LittleTipple · 11/06/2018 22:13

@NoseringGirl I've been looking back at my charts from when I used to keep note of everything and generally I seem to get ovulation pain the day before/day of ovulation. However, I think this cycle it is as you say, the follicles maturing, because then I've had all these days of EWCM, so I really don't think I o'd that early. Still getting lots of niggles, so think I may be o'ing today/tomorrow. DH still away so I'll take this as a practice cycle!

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NoseringGirl · 11/06/2018 21:22

@LittleTipple do you get ovulation pains before ovulation according to FF? I was reading something the other day about how ovulation pain is actually the follicles maturing rather than the egg releasing. It was really interested (I got way too obsessed a long time ago Grin)

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LittleTipple · 11/06/2018 18:21

@UntilTheVeryEnd I think I will try OPKs next cycle. I really didn't want to get too obsessed, but it would give me a better idea. I used to be able to trust my ovulation pains, but they seem a long way away from what FF says and my continued EWCM. All good fun Smile

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UntilTheVeryEnd · 11/06/2018 17:25

Totally understandable freak out @LittleTipple - I think we all will “freak out” a little when we actually do conceive... it’s one thing to see how it goes and try but not try... it’s a very different thing to seeing the BFP! Breathe and remember it is what you want and yes it is scary as shit but after you get over the initial “holy shit” moment you will be just fine and excited 😊
Apps are great but not hard data, just predictions - maybe try OPKs to narrow down your peak? Or just DTD every few days and cover your bases (pun slightly intended 😉)

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LittleTipple · 11/06/2018 13:58

OK I'm calming down...have just googled ovulation symptoms and everything I have ties in. As I've still got EWCM I think I'm maybe late to ovulate. Not sure why the thought of successful conception terrifies me! It's what I want in my heart, but the sudden realisation that I could be a mother of three was a bit overwhelming!

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LittleTipple · 11/06/2018 12:52

Ladies I'm having a little freak out! According to Fertility Friend I was due to ovulate at the weekend, but looking back at a few things I'd noted, I had ovulation type pains on CD7 which was last Tuesday. We BD'd Wednesday night as DH was about to go away for a week and I thought ovulation was this weekend.

I've had 6 days of EWCM which is strange for me, but it makes the sensible side of me think I haven't ovulated yet. FF still showing as fertile, but I haven't done OPKs or temping, so not sure how much I can trust FF. The last two days I've had distinct pregnant type feelings and I'm just wondering is it possible I o'd on CD7 and caught the egg with BD the following night!? I know this is highly unlikely, but I just feel off - backache, gurgling tummy, gassy, TMI but I feel wet and last night I almost hurled at the smell of DCs dinner.

I'm trying to keep the symptom spotting in check but I am a bit freaked out! I'd have three DCs aged three and under Shock

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NoseringGirl · 11/06/2018 12:24

I track using OPKs and temps (I'm a bit obsessive because of how long TTC has taken us for the other two!)
I used to use a BBT thermometer for my temps and input it all into fertility friend but I use an Ava bracelet now.

soelle · 11/06/2018 12:07

@UntilTheVeryEnd I’m a teacher too. I’m full-time at the moment as we’re in the process of buying a house. I have no idea how I’m going to manage 3 and be full-time!!!!

Does anyone know much about tracking cycles? I’m intending to go with the flow but the planner in me likes to know what’s happening! 😂😂

Wingingit321 · 11/06/2018 11:22

3 doesn’t feel that big to me either! I toldDH if it takes much longer we’ll have to go for #4 too 😂 he’s not so sure about that one. I’m so broody it hurts!

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