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TTC #2

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Eatsleepbakerepeat · 15/04/2024 19:40

I've noticed a lot of us TTC number 2 and struggling after getting pregnant fairly easily with number 1!
Thought I'd start a thread so we can all support each other 💕💕

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YouveGotAFastCar · 04/06/2024 09:41

@2BabyOrNot2Baby Oh how stressful. This happened with my son - they couldn't see much at all and were adamant that either something had gone wrong, or I was a week out. I knew I couldn't be a week out. It was a hellish week waiting for that next scan, but all was fine there, and he was measuring the same at 12 weeks - so my due date was set to a week old from where I knew it should be. He caught up around week 18 and then I had to have a load of extra scans because he was measuring "big" by their dates, but all was absolutely fine and the sonographers reassured me that this happens all the time.

I hope the week passes quickly for you!

YouveGotAFastCar · 04/06/2024 09:39

I'm so sorry, @Eatsleepbakerepeat. Look after yourself, you've been through so much.

cheeseycrumpets · 04/06/2024 05:30

@2BabyOrNot2Baby oh it’s so tough in these early stages where being a week off can change things so much! I’m sorry there wasn’t a bit more clarity at your appointment, have they booked you in for a follow up next week? Easier said than done but try to trust in what they told you and stay off Dr Google. Sending big hugs your way xx

cheeseycrumpets · 04/06/2024 05:25

@Eatsleepbakerepeat I’m so, so sorry for your loss. You have been through so much this year and it’s just not fair. I’m very glad you’re taking time to look after yourself and that you’ve booked some appointments to get advice going forward. Sending you the biggest hug ❤️

2BabyOrNot2Baby · 03/06/2024 22:31

Thank you, I'm just a little lost. Measuring earlier than we thought we were, out by a week and with it being so early, you really couldn't see much. I had a scan this early with my son and we could definitely see a little more with him. They said they're not worried about it but I can't help but worry 🙈 we were also told we weren't as far along with him, which I feel was definitely wrong but also feel like I can't really argue with the people who are trained in this for a living 🙃 hope you're doing well x

2BabyOrNot2Baby · 03/06/2024 22:27

Eatsleepbakerepeat · 03/06/2024 21:50

@mamataylor unfortuntofay I got confirmation of my miscarriage :( 4th this year, just booked some private tests with a hope we might get some answers and then we'll look at starting to try again in July but right now I can't even think straight. Feeling broken

I'm so so sorry. Your rainbow is definitely coming, unfortunately you're just in the middle of your storm right now.
I think having some time off is a great idea, gives you some headspace to gather your thoughts and work on a way forward. I hope the tests you go through with help to make things clearer for you.

I have all faith that you'll get your happy ending, sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

mamataylor · 03/06/2024 21:58

Eatsleepbakerepeat · 03/06/2024 21:50

@mamataylor unfortuntofay I got confirmation of my miscarriage :( 4th this year, just booked some private tests with a hope we might get some answers and then we'll look at starting to try again in July but right now I can't even think straight. Feeling broken

Oh I’m so so sorry 😔 💔 I cannot imagine how you’re feeling right now. Sending you a massive cuddle and make sure you look after yourself ♥️ I hope that you get some answers from the tests and work out a plan for you both to move forward and get your little rainbow baby 🌈. Xx

Eatsleepbakerepeat · 03/06/2024 21:50

YouveGotAFastCar · 03/06/2024 18:35

I hope today was okay, @Eatsleepbakerepeat ❤️

@mamataylor unfortuntofay I got confirmation of my miscarriage :( 4th this year, just booked some private tests with a hope we might get some answers and then we'll look at starting to try again in July but right now I can't even think straight. Feeling broken

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mamataylor · 03/06/2024 21:47

Hope today went ok for you both ♥️
@2BabyOrNot2Baby @Eatsleepbakerepeat

YouveGotAFastCar · 03/06/2024 18:35

I hope today was okay, @Eatsleepbakerepeat ❤️

YouveGotAFastCar · 02/06/2024 18:31

@BurritoTamer I’ve bought two but I was hoping to use them when the cheapies have stronger lines so I don’t waste them; they’re so expensive! £19.99 for two 😵‍💫

We’ve been in the sun with the toddler all day too. Kitchen starts getting done tomorrow so I’m hoping that’ll keep me busy and then hopefully I’ll be getting stronger lines by next weekend. I had much stronger ones at 10dpo with my son; but it was CD32 when I tested; today is 12dpo but CD22. No idea if that makes any difference though. I guess it’s a waiting game! My period is due Wednesday if I go by average cycle length.

BurritoTamer · 02/06/2024 15:17

@YouveGotAFastCar I’m awful with lines so I usually go for the digital ones, could you get an early digital to confirm maybe?

Sun’s out where we are today so having a nice day in the garden with the boy, hope everyone is up to something nice today!

(Feeling weirdly jealous of my childfree friend today tho mind you… Anyone else struggle with this? Mad oscillating between wanting to grow your family and wanting some peeeeaaace 😂)

YouveGotAFastCar · 02/06/2024 14:56

I’ve had 8 faint positives now, slowly getting better… so I’m being optimistic and hopeful and hoping this is my BFP! 🤞

2BabyOrNot2Baby · 01/06/2024 17:59

YouveGotAFastCar · 01/06/2024 17:46

Took another one just now 😅

negative on a Superdrug test but I bought a few clearblues too. Haven’t risked one yet!

Maybe due to the sensitivity level of the tests? I've just had a quick peek at them on the website and the reviews are awful (no judgement to you!), it seems that they're completely faulty or giving out false results. Is there another brand you can try? As a cheap alternative I usually get the ones from home bargain/b&m until I feel confident using a clearblue 😅
I'm definitely seeing progression with the ones in your picture though!

YouveGotAFastCar · 01/06/2024 17:46

Took another one just now 😅

negative on a Superdrug test but I bought a few clearblues too. Haven’t risked one yet!

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2BabyOrNot2Baby · 01/06/2024 15:14

YouveGotAFastCar · 01/06/2024 14:57

I’m so sorry, @Eatsleepbakerepeat. A month off sounds wise. I’m thinking of you x

Congrats @BurritoTamer! I’ve got another photo which is a bit easier to see, in hindsight, but it’s still a really faint line without much colour. I took a Superdrug test at lunchtime but it was negative, so I’m guessing it’s not accurate, but I’m hoping I just need FMU tomorrow…

@2BabyOrNot2Baby Yep, FMU this morning!

Top was yesterday morning; bottom today

I feel like I can see something on both. Yesterday's being a vvvvfl but a lot easier to see today!

YouveGotAFastCar · 01/06/2024 14:57

I’m so sorry, @Eatsleepbakerepeat. A month off sounds wise. I’m thinking of you x

Congrats @BurritoTamer! I’ve got another photo which is a bit easier to see, in hindsight, but it’s still a really faint line without much colour. I took a Superdrug test at lunchtime but it was negative, so I’m guessing it’s not accurate, but I’m hoping I just need FMU tomorrow…

@2BabyOrNot2Baby Yep, FMU this morning!

Top was yesterday morning; bottom today

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mamataylor · 01/06/2024 12:19

Eatsleepbakerepeat · 01/06/2024 10:13

Thanks everyone for your messages
My lines are now rapidly getting fainter, so I know shortly I will start to bleed, were going to take a month off, focus on us, get some tests done privately ans then change our vitamins before we start again
This month has broken me

So sorry. Definitely think it’s a good idea to take a month off otherwise it becomes all too consuming. Sending you lots of love x

2BabyOrNot2Baby · 01/06/2024 11:42

Ah I'm so sorry @Eatsleepbakerepeat. I 100% understand taking a break from it, you really deserve it, these past two months have been awful for you. Hopefully you manage to have a nice little reset before getting back to it ❤️

2BabyOrNot2Baby · 01/06/2024 11:40

@BurritoTamer, congrats! x

2BabyOrNot2Baby · 01/06/2024 11:40

YouveGotAFastCar · 01/06/2024 08:13

There’s nothing here, right? It’s line eyes?

It is faint, but I can definitely see something. Was this fmu?

BurritoTamer · 01/06/2024 10:22

Eatsleepbakerepeat · 01/06/2024 10:13

Thanks everyone for your messages
My lines are now rapidly getting fainter, so I know shortly I will start to bleed, were going to take a month off, focus on us, get some tests done privately ans then change our vitamins before we start again
This month has broken me

So so sorry @Eatsleepbakerepeat , thinking of you today and hope you’re surrounded by love x

Eatsleepbakerepeat · 01/06/2024 10:13

Thanks everyone for your messages
My lines are now rapidly getting fainter, so I know shortly I will start to bleed, were going to take a month off, focus on us, get some tests done privately ans then change our vitamins before we start again
This month has broken me

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BurritoTamer · 01/06/2024 10:08

@Eatsleepbakerepeat fingers crossed for Monday!

@YouveGotAFastCar I can see a faint line when I first look? I’m really bad at the line game myself tho so someone else would be better to answer for sure!

I’ve actually now had a couple of BFPs myself…! my last BFN was actually just too early to test then I had some quite intense spotting and was so gutted and upset this month. I’d been nauseated and sore boobs and all that jazz so I felt really shocked at the BFN. Then the spotting just randomly stopped and I tested again and it was positive! Excited but these early days are so tentative arent they, when it’s all just a waiting game. Wishing luck to everyone else x

YouveGotAFastCar · 01/06/2024 08:13

There’s nothing here, right? It’s line eyes?

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