[insert imaginative thread title here] - sanity for those waiting to TTC (part 3)

Thanks @PastaSauceHoarder - just waiting for him- then going to pop into the shops for a bit I think- it's in the middle of a massive retail park!

Ooh that Mothercare sounds like a good omen to me, @Pinkroseuk!
I hope all went well with your husbands sperm test.

Lovely to see you back @happytobemrsg

@Jelliestogether the waiting is the hardest bit it find- I kept doing tests when AF didn't show up and sometimes I found it made it worse but good to know -

We have the day off work today for DH sperm test! Sat outside now waiting for him - we had to travel two hours to get here so I hope it works!! Hoping to find a nice garden or national trust place to visit this afternoon while we're here as the sun is shining!
There is a mothercare next to the centre and I don't know why but it made me chuckle 😂

@happytobemrsg lovely to see you back! And glad you have decided on a plan! I totally know what you mean about pregnancy and babies is all around!

@dottydally he's totally on board for around Christmas time, he just wants our finances totally sorted (which is a pain in the arse cos it's literally sorting one small credit card debt and remortgaging!) But I guess he knows financially the pressure will be more on him. However....we only have a couple of condoms left...fingers crossed he just doesn't want to buy any more!! Haha

I'm feeling pretty chilled about the whole thing but I'm on cd47 and still no sign! My nipples have been erect and so sensitive for the past 2 weeks with on and off cramping/twinges (not like AF cramps) and still have creamy CM so who knows what's going on! We are thinking we might do a test soon!

Hi @happytobemrsg! I wasn't on the original thread but I want to say thanks for starting it - I'm finding it so helpful to (virtually) be around all you lovely ladies who understand how hard it is to be patient!

Thanks @dottydally! When I get the chance I'll read through this thread & try to catch up. I'm doing all the things I shouldn't be doing while waiting... watching OBEM, looking at DS' baby photos... it's making me worse! Of course now we have a date for TTC EVERYONE around me is falling pregnant. It's like they know!

Hi everyone. I can't believe I started the original thread!

We originally planned to TTC #2 in October but I think I got cold feet so we decided to put it off for a while. Timing wasn't right. Which is fine but... someone should tell my ovaries that! We're currently in the middle of major house renovations & I've actually gone back to work part time but I can't help but wish for baby #2!

So I think we are back on track & will start TTC in the new year! So excited! DS is 2 & a little firecracker- he needs a sibling to keep him in check!

Thanks @dottydally - yes it is rather interesting! A good giggle is always good!
This is true @PastaSauceHoarder
We will all get there eventually :)

He wouldn't budge, @dottydally. ☹ He's really excited when he talks about having two children and absolutely loves being a dad, but hes strictly making me wait until November for a few various and valid reasons. Ah well, I've gone past my fertile window this month though, so theres nothing that can be done now!

@Pinkroseuk I suppose if you did conceive while camping you'd always have your own private in-joke! 😂

Ahh it is so good @Goostacean, I'm impatiently waiting for the next season, even though its apparently going to be the last! 😭
I don't think my boss will be best pleased when I finally get to tell him I'm pregnant again. The lady who covered me got pregnant herself whilst I was on maternity, and now I'm planning to get pregnant again while she's on HER maternity...

@PastaSauceHoarder I’m on... chapter 19, I think?? I’m so invested! 😂 It’s so good!

@dottydally, no I don’t want to go back pregnant... It would have been one thing to extend my current official career break and have another baby then go back properly. But I work in a male-dominated and fast paced environment so coming back for like 6 months then leaving again, just wouldn’t be taken seriously. For my long term prospects at least! I’m so happy I got promoted, so I’d really like to keep trying to progress. But babies are sooooo loooovelyyyy 😍

@PastaSauceHoarder I'm sure we will but the blow but bed isn't the comfiest!! Might take an extra duvet this time!

Oh I absolutely loved Jane the Virgin, @Goostacean! How far into are you?

Oh @dottydally, I am DESPERATE to be pregnant again, I miss it so much. I want so want to give my little girl a sibling to grow up with, I can't help myself thinking how magical that would be.
I practically begged my husband to try just this month and then skip the next two but he didn't cave.

Could you not TTC whilst camping, @Pinkroseuk?

Yeah - really been feeling it today- someone had there 7 months old in at work!
Wish my body would get its act together and work!
Realised if I ovulate 2 weeks after AF started we will be camping! Poor timing on my part!

@dottydally yup me!! If only I could convince the other half too!

Yep, know the feeling. Baby slept through last night so I’m on top of the world, well-rested, and conveniently forgetting how I was practically on my knees weekend-before-last with tiredness. He’s SO CUTE. I WANT ANOTHER ONE NOW.

This is not helped by watching Jane the Virgin on Netflix (spoiler: she’s a virgin who gets pregnant), and it’s making me super broody.

@PastaSauceHoarder I think some people have a longer surge while others have really short ones. I wouldn't worry unless it goes on for days (which can happen in certain conditions like PCOS).

@dottydally I definitely went out walking a lot (it was part of my recovery). I had a big baby wearing coat and DS2 was all cosy in his sling.

To those using ovulation strips, has anyone else had two positives in a row? I had a positive yesterday and another today! I thought the fertile window was only very small, surely not two days in a row??

Perfectly valid point @NoseringGirl, I'm sorry you had such a hard time.

For me avoiding giving birth to another baby in June is important because financially it would be tough on our family - if we had at least one payday in between then it means that we could ensure that both our children get to have parties with their friends/special trips out/all that birthday stuff that kids love in the future.

If I were to unexpectedly fall pregnant in the next two months and end up having another June baby then you can bet everything you have that I'd be completely over the moon. But as this is something that we have some control over, we've decided that there are eleven other months in the year and it would be silly of us to TTC a baby for June.

@Barker Did you see the whole thread on that exact question recently? I’m not sure... I’d prefer to avoid an August baby because of being the youngest in the year, plus all your friends are away for your birthdays, ha! I got so so hot when I was pregnant so having my DS in late Jan was great.

Ideally I’d either have a November baby next time, so that Christmas brightens the mood - but only once I’ve recovered from the birth! Or maybe March/April... going into the summer months. But like Jellies said, it doesn’t really matter and it wouldn’t affect my TTC timing.

I'll just add that the only reason we're trying to avoid a winter baby is that I had quite bad PND with DS2 who was born in January and the long, dark nights made that a lot harder. I need to do what I can to reduce the risk of getting ill like that again. Of course having a healthy baby is important, but keeping myself healthy for that baby and my other kids is important too.

@barker26 I'm not too fussed on the month baby would be due. In my opinion there's more important things in life to worry about than a birth month. I would just like a healthy baby.