Anyone TTC #2 (or any #!)

@NWnature maybe we are just too impatient! I’m not 100% sure when I ovulated, although think I’m probs at 8DPO too. I used the ClearBlue digital ones, which really is throwing money down the drain, but I wanted to know either way. Will test again on Saturday probably. Good luck NW ❤️

Hey @Looper2 I’m in the same boat. I am due 6 Feb so apparently 8DPO and just tested negative. Gutted but trying to remain positive. Did you use a FRER? I am
only using the cheap Amazon strip ones so clinging onto some hope they just aren’t sensitive enough.

Is anyone else testing this morning? My period isn’t due til 9th Feb but tested this morning just in case… my lower back is sore and crampy and I’ve been so grumpy. Test was negative 🙁 so hard to not be disappointed even though it’s probably too early to get a positive

@NWnature yeah it's just gone! To think my baby will be 18 and ill still only be the young age of 35 is mad 🥺 sending baby dust to all who need it. Hoping this month is our lucky month x

Hi! I am on Cycle 4 of TTC #2, Have a wonderful DD who was 2 in September.
Cycle day 2 here so a little wait until CD 10 & sex week!! I think I am going to use CB digis as they worked well last time (Have been putting off because they are so expensive!) and the SMEP plan :)
Good luck ladies!

Hello! I am also starting to try for number 2. My little one is 2.5 and waiting to test later this week. Think I ovulated on Wednesday and stupidly tested yesterday (waste of a tenner!!) but the two early tests are calling my name lol!

@NWnature I’m like you and would be testing that early too 😂 I feel like I just have to pee on something 🤪

@Mummyo1 Oh wow - that’s amazing. Does it feel like ages ago or like you blinked and he was almost 10!? Will keep everything crossed for you :)

@NWnature he's 9! So will (hopefully) be around a 10 year age gap! I was pregnant at 17. Now 27, I'm TTC and doing all the planning that goes with it

Ah that sounds encouraging and also so great that you can remember and recognise from the previous pregnancies. I have a memory like a sieve and can’t remember the early days of last time, definitely didn’t have any strong symptoms. I have been feeling weird stomach feelings but I think I am just going wishful thinking. I also had vivid dreams at the weekend - which I do actually remember from last pregnancy- however I ate an entire burrata so it could’ve just been that!

@NWnature I’ve had cramping for the last 3 days, and lower back ache (something that I’ve had both times in last pregnancies). Slightly sore boobs (am still breastfeeding my youngest), and an incredible sense of smell. Hot flashes at night (can’t sleep with anything on me) and insomnia.

Hi @Mummyo1 how old is your little one? Hope the smiley faces appear soon. I haven’t ever used the ovulation tests but know loads
of people swear by them.

Welcome @Tabbycat92 what symptoms have you been feeling? When do you think you will test?

Hi all, am ttc baby no.3. I have two boys, age 4.5 and 12months. ☺️ currently 10dpo with AF due tomorrow. Have been feeling “symptoms”, so who knows 🤷‍♀️

Today's, CD9

I'm on cycle 4 of TTC baby number 2. I'm using digital clear blue ovulation tests as I tested the 1st month, didn't for 2...and now want a clearer picture for cycle 4. Started testing on CD7, now on CD 9 and still negative which Is about right! I normally ovulate around CD13 so should start to get a flashing smiley soon!

@Halpmer English was my favourite subject. Do you teach language or literature? Or perhaps it is both together now? My grammar is awful, especially when posting on here- apologies in advance!

A new week is here. I stupidly did a strip test yesterday (6DPO) negative… don’t even know why I did it. Going to try and hold off til Saturday morning if at all possible. My app thinks my period is due next Monday. I am obsessing about it. I honestly have so much respect for people who have a long TTC journey, it is all encompassing isn’t it?!

How is everyone else feeling?

@NWnature thank you!
Fingers are crossed for you

Ahhh @BambiBooBoo congrats! I told you I am rubbish with the line hunting. Lovely news.

@Halpmer what subject do you teach? I have so much respect for teachers, especially secondary, all the hormones you have to deal with !!

I am DPO 6 today according to estimations. Had a charity ball last night so had a few drinks. Just need to get through this week then hopefully I will know either way. I do think my boobs feel a bit sensitive but to be honest I think I am imagining it/ wishful thinking. I was so laisse faire with testing with my first. It was our first month trying and I was late on my period so did a clear blue digi “2-3 weeks” and then ordered a cheap strip next day delivery on Amazon to check. That was that. I feel such an idiot how for granted I took it! I did worry the entire pregnancy , which if I am lucky enough to get pregnant again I am really going to try and avoid. I saw two of my friends last night who are pregnant with their first after various fertility issues. They are both so anxious , it’s such an emotional rollercoaster isn’t it!

I got my BFP this morning!

FRERs were delivered a couple of days earlier than I was expecting, so I caved in and tested this morning didn't I? 😅. BFN though. Just a very thin and very faint colourless line which is definitely just the indent that was already there before I used it. I don't use OPKs or anything to try and confirm ovulation, but going by when I think my fertile period roughly was, I'm sure I'd have at least a faint line by now. First cycle after coming off the pill was 25 days but they were 25-29 days after coming off the pill the first time so if no period by Thursday I might use the other FRER but pretty sure I'm out this month 😅

@Halpmer that really made me laugh!! I did exactly the same.. every brand going. I did buy a pack of digital this time after the positive cheapies cos I couldn’t help myself!

@Halpmer I think I did. I can't actually remember. Feeling really weird today. And I took a 2 hour nap on the sofa which I never do.
I've got a couple FRER and a couple clearblue so might try one of the clear blue tomorrow with a IC

IC have always been good for me. But the ones I've got now are shockingly bad. I even emailed the company and was like "wtf are these?!" They sent me replacements but me and DH still think they're a bad batch

@NWnature thank you. Yeah it's a pain in the butt. Especially thinking "I'm late" but it's not it's just stupid cycles