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How long did it take to conceive your second baby?

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Starry4321 · 06/11/2023 21:14

Hi all, we have a 3.5 month old baby which we are extremely grateful for. Our journey to having him took longer than we expected (took us 2 years to conceive). I’m 36 and we want a second baby so feel like I will probably start trying sooner rather than later. Had a c section so need some recovery time first 😅 Curious to know how long did it take you to have your second? I’m hoping second fine round it might be quicker but I know how random ttc is!

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TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 06/11/2023 21:27

First took 4 months, second is hard to count, but 2 cycles. Got coil out then 6 weeks later got a needle stick at work, so had to use protection till I was cleared of blood Bourne viruses, and in that time covid jobs were made available, so we waited another month till I had that, then got pregnant right away, I was very lucky!

StillWantingADog · 06/11/2023 21:26

We had a similar story to you first time round. Took just under 2 years and eventually conceived with clomid. Long and boring story. I was 35 when I had dc1.

anyway with dc 2 we literally DTD without contraception once. Dc1 was less than a year old. So clearly something had “clicked” in the fertility department. I was shocked at the time, I was ready for another slog to start but not to get pg straightaway! All worked out well.

Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 06/11/2023 21:25

I was 36 when I conceived my 2nd, took 3 months. Thought also took 3 months to conceive my 1st.

Month 3 must be lucky for us! X

DappledThings · 06/11/2023 21:23

1st one took 2 years, 2nd one took 2 months.

Mummyme87 · 06/11/2023 21:22

1st baby a surprise, 2nd baby 6 cycles, next pregnancy was a surprise after sex once with no contraception (tuned out ectopic) and current pregnancy 19 cycles

Kiwiburgh · 06/11/2023 21:20

First baby was a happy suprise, 2nd baby took 6 months. Annoyingly it's just completely random if there are no fertility struggles added in the mix.
My friend took a year for baby 1 and then baby 2 was first attempt.
Congratulations on you're little one and good luck for number 2 when you start trying 🍀😊