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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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TTC #2

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L0tM0w · 12/09/2021 13:14

Hi everyone, it’s my first post on mumsnet, I spent a LOT of time reading through these threads when ttc my son and they helped so much.

Now I’m back ttc my second and it is only our second cycle and I am already much more desperate for it to happen than I was the first time around with my son 3 years a go.

I think it’s because it took us 10 cycles to conceive my son and I’m already heartbroken over it potentially taking that long (or longer) this time around.

Anybody else out there ttc their second baby and feeling the same anxiety? I swear I drove myself mad last cycle, it’s no wonder it happened really, I was borderline insane with googling, symptom spotting and even poas as early as 4dpo Confused

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Kiaa · 20/12/2021 22:28

@Borolass84 thank you lovely 😀

Borolass84 · 20/12/2021 21:51

@Kiaa congratulations Smile

Kiaa · 20/12/2021 21:06

Omg I can't believe it's a Christmas miracle 😍
12dpo today

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Kiaa · 17/12/2021 20:17

@L0ts aww sorry your feeling this way
Yes it can definitely take the fun out of it after a while of trying

Agree it is very stressful
Hopefully won't be too much longer for you xx
Ttc# 1 was a breeze I think because you don't have the pressure and don't know what to expect nothing to compare too

L0ts · 17/12/2021 13:10

Hi ladies, hope you’re all okay!

I’m on cycle day 12 of cycle 5 and feeling the pressure a little. We dtd this morning and it felt like such a chore 😩 Still waiting on my positive OPK!

I can see why some women take a break from ttc because it is honestly so mentally exhausting 😩 Especially when you already have a little one so you don’t have much time to relax etc. can’t remember feeling this way the first time around!

Kiaa · 13/12/2021 22:06

@Borolass84 aww hopefully Af stays away for you 🤞

Borolass84 · 13/12/2021 22:01

@Kiaa think af on way :( will keep you updated on how my appointment goes

Kiaa · 13/12/2021 21:52

@Borolass84 Oh glad everything is going well & they seem to be fast forwarding the help 😀

Borolass84 · 13/12/2021 09:56

Awaiting results from bloods. OH SA results came back normal. Got gynaecology appointment via telephone on 23rd so referral to fertility clinic going ahead too :)

Kiaa · 13/12/2021 00:14

How is everyone going ?
This 2ww taking forever only 4dpo

Borolass84 · 06/12/2021 23:20

@Kiaa we are hoping so too :) good luck to you too

Kiaa · 06/12/2021 23:04

@L0ts flashing is high fertility & static smiley is peak
But I feel like it going on forever 😂
The last cycle I only got 5 flashing then peak
I'm also testing with cheap opks

Kiaa · 06/12/2021 22:59

@Borolass84 that's really great & a good plan it will happen before you know it 😀
I'm still 27 so they still won't look into it until 12 months of trying here

Borolass84 · 06/12/2021 22:42

@L0ts yes it’s a relief for both of us :) the bloods are to check for progesterone to check that I’m actually ovulating. Usually doc waits for blood results but she took mine on wrong day so my progesterone was very low. Getting bloods done again on Wednesday. Doc said because of my age and length of time TTC she’s already done the my referral to fertility clinic.

L0ts · 06/12/2021 22:37

@Kiaa What does the flashing smiley mean again? I’ve never used the digital ovulation thingies 😂 Is it that ovulation is near?

@Borolass84 That’s really, really good news about your partners sperm count! I bet that relieves you a little doesn’t it? What do they test for when they do blood tests btw? I’m curious!

Borolass84 · 06/12/2021 22:24

@Kiaa totally agree with you. Without being rude, if you’ve been TTC for over 6 months and over 35 NHS will investigate (which was our situation). Personally, I think it’s best to as then you got time to receive help and or treatment if needed. If all’s well you’ll have that reassurance that it’s just a matter of time and nature taking it’s course :)

Kiaa · 06/12/2021 22:02

@Borolass84 oh wow heaps good they usually make you go in to hear all results
I'm sure it will be ok it's better to get there's things checked
I myself am thinking we will go for testing soon if this fertile week ever hurrys up

Borolass84 · 06/12/2021 21:44

@Kiaa yes I’m surprised the secretary gave him the info over the phone but saying that, she did say the letter with all the info had been posted. Yes I’m relieved he’s ok in that department but now feel like it’s going to be an issue with me as he is 31 but I’m 37

Kiaa · 06/12/2021 21:39

@Borolass84 that's good he producing that much , good they are giving help and giving all this info

Kiaa · 06/12/2021 21:33

@L0ts sorry to hear :(
I've still go flashing smiley faces day 8 of them😑

Borolass84 · 06/12/2021 14:33

Update: OH’s SA results came back today. Although he has low testosterone, he had 80million sperm in his sample of which all had good motility. Not sure if the low testosterone currently affects us. Just waiting for my bloods now and go from there :)

L0ts · 06/12/2021 13:05

AF got me a day early ladies 😩 on to cycle five I guess 😩

kmbegs · 04/12/2021 20:15

@L0ts I might be wrong but I don't think environmental factors like temp of your house impact BBT so either an implantation dip or hormone boost like you said. Or just a random outlier. Either way if that were my chart I would be happy with how it's looking, a one off really doesn't mean anything bad or good. I have a daughter and when I was pregnant with her at first I carried on doing BBT and some mornings I had a huge drop but obviously never miscarried or anything. It's all looking good, hang in there. The TWW is horrific but not long left now before you I know either way.

L0ts · 04/12/2021 16:33

I thought implantation but did read that you can get another surge of oestrogen and progesterone around 10-12dpo which may cause a drop in temp. God knows! I feel like I’ve googled absolutely everything this month 😂

L0ts · 04/12/2021 16:31

@kmbegs This is my chart now so it did shoot back up today, I’m thinking maybe environmental factors affected it? Seen as our house is bloody freezing atm without heating 😂 I just feel like I’m out this month. Yesterday morning I was so certain AF was arriving four days early but thankfully she didn’t. I feel very crampy atm but it’s just making me feel certain this month isn’t the one 😩

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