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TTC #2

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NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 21:16

Currently TTC number 2 and struggling after getting pregnant fairly easily with number 1 (on cycle 3)!
Thought I'd start a thread so we can all support each other. Anyone else on their TTC journey for number 2? I am currently on cycle 7 and have ruled myself out already as negative pregnancy test at 10DPO. Each month I convince myself that I am pregnant! Experienced a chemical at cycle 3 😩

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NattyPeer · 24/11/2024 14:53

SarahB88 · 24/11/2024 14:27

Oh interesting! I wonder if it’s perhaps a twin pregnancy with one loss and the other is fine 🤞 happened to someone I know recently,

Oh that is interesting! The bleeding was weird as it was there when I wiped sometimes but didn’t go onto the pad but was enough to have me concerned if that makes sense! Very strange!

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NattyPeer · 24/11/2024 14:52

Here are my tests 9dpo you can see faint line in person but not on the picture!

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NattyPeer · 24/11/2024 14:51

MyGardenDaisies · 24/11/2024 14:14

@NattyPeer i would just do a blood test to have peace of mind and clarity if you’re pregnant x good luck xx

Will they entertain that seeing as my period isn’t until Tuesday? They don’t seem to take me too seriously when I have been before!

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SarahB88 · 24/11/2024 14:27

NattyPeer · 24/11/2024 14:10

To be honest, I am even more confused today as I had some bleeding yesterday but now the tests are darker today (I’m 12dpo today).

Oh interesting! I wonder if it’s perhaps a twin pregnancy with one loss and the other is fine 🤞 happened to someone I know recently,

Aprilsunnyday · 24/11/2024 14:14

@NattyPeer could it have been implantation bleeding? If its stopped today and test is darker then that's a very good sign!!!

MyGardenDaisies · 24/11/2024 14:14

@NattyPeer i would just do a blood test to have peace of mind and clarity if you’re pregnant x good luck xx

NattyPeer · 24/11/2024 14:10

SarahB88 · 24/11/2024 14:01

@NattyPeer so sorry to hear of another loss. How are you getting on? Hopefully the tests give some clarity and you can get some help to stop this happening again.

To be honest, I am even more confused today as I had some bleeding yesterday but now the tests are darker today (I’m 12dpo today).

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SarahB88 · 24/11/2024 14:01

@NattyPeer so sorry to hear of another loss. How are you getting on? Hopefully the tests give some clarity and you can get some help to stop this happening again.

LemonBitter · 24/11/2024 09:40

@NattyPeer I'm so sorry this keeps happening to you 😢 did you say you were having some tests?

SkaterChick · 23/11/2024 10:20

NattyPeer · 23/11/2024 10:16

Hey ladies, feeling very down today! Felt pregnant so took a test a couple of days ago was a faint positive. Took another today and a digital which showed 1-2 weeks only to end up bleeding a couple of hours later (11dpo today) period wasn’t due for another 4 days 😢 I am once again devastated!

Sending you loads of love and hugs xxx

NattyPeer · 23/11/2024 10:16

Hey ladies, feeling very down today! Felt pregnant so took a test a couple of days ago was a faint positive. Took another today and a digital which showed 1-2 weeks only to end up bleeding a couple of hours later (11dpo today) period wasn’t due for another 4 days 😢 I am once again devastated!

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SarahB88 · 22/11/2024 21:19

Hi everyone. Trying for our second now our daughter is 6 months old. I’m 36 so we’d like to have them close together if possible. First month was unsuccessful but my cycles seemed to have been a bit all over the place prior to that, I’ve now had 2 cycles in a row of the same length so assuming this is a good thing. Period came yesterday so I’ve ordered some ovulation tests to do once period ends just to check I’m ovulating ok. I didn’t track ovulation properly before, just used Flo predictions but my cycles were like clockwork before being pregnant so just want to make sure my body is doing what it should be this time, will probably only use them for 1 month for reassurance otherwise I’ll stress about it 🙈

I’ve been taking pre pregnancy vitamins for a few months to get ready and remembered that I was taking maca supplements when I conceived before so I’ve ordered more of those. Also ordered my partner some male fertility vitamins as I got pregnant the month he took those the last time so hoping to get us in the best place possible.

Our daughter was conceived on the second cycle so would be amazing if it was quick again but will just see how things go.

SkaterChick · 22/11/2024 07:06

NattyPeer · 21/11/2024 21:05

Heyyyy! Sorry for the delay in responding! Yes all ok here trying to keep up my yoga 😂 do you do any yoga?

Do you vary each month quite a bit with your peak? Aww sorry to hear that you have all been exhausted, that really sucks! Never ideal timing is it! How are you doing now? X

I used to do yoga but not in a long time (pre baby)
I really should get back to doing some more as it does make me feel good! It's finding the time though with a 2.5 yr old running around 😂😂

No my peak is generally within a 2 day window each month so on hoping this isn't the start of another weird irregular cycle 😂
2 close friends announced they're pregnant yesterday so I really can't be dealing with another month of wondering where the fuck my period is!

I'm only cd22 so.. 4dpo maybe?
Feeling much better now and have been able to get ds out of the house which he is very much enjoying!

NattyPeer · 21/11/2024 21:05

SkaterChick · 19/11/2024 22:46

Hey ladies, how is everyone?
Im cd 19/1dpo I think.
After an unusual extended run of dark but not positive opks I finally got my peak on cd17.
Annoyingly we only dtd cd 7 and 15 due to hubby's work schedule and then sickness bug hitting the house.
Were almost over it, well the symptoms have stopped. I'm just utterly exhausted and trying to stop being scared to eat 😅

Heyyyy! Sorry for the delay in responding! Yes all ok here trying to keep up my yoga 😂 do you do any yoga?

Do you vary each month quite a bit with your peak? Aww sorry to hear that you have all been exhausted, that really sucks! Never ideal timing is it! How are you doing now? X

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SkaterChick · 19/11/2024 22:46

Hey ladies, how is everyone?
Im cd 19/1dpo I think.
After an unusual extended run of dark but not positive opks I finally got my peak on cd17.
Annoyingly we only dtd cd 7 and 15 due to hubby's work schedule and then sickness bug hitting the house.
Were almost over it, well the symptoms have stopped. I'm just utterly exhausted and trying to stop being scared to eat 😅

NattyPeer · 13/11/2024 17:45

Whatsthatcatdoing · 13/11/2024 06:42

Hello 👋 I've found my people.

TTC #2, DS is 13 months and I'm 35.

First month of trying, we were going to wait until the new year but the realised that was a bit of an arbitrary time frame and just went for it anyway.

I'm currently mid cycle somewhere, due to ovulate this week sometime (not tracking BBT this month, but based on Flo's analysis of my cycles). Didn't get chance to get more organised as we decided to try sooner than expected.

Nervous about the whole thing 😬 but can't wait at the same time.

DS was conceived first try, and I really need to manage my expectations because I know we were incredibly lucky, and that probably won't happen again.

Hello 👋 welcome!

I am sure you will be absolutely fine and everything will happen quickly for you. But we are always here to chat 😊

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NattyPeer · 13/11/2024 17:44

groseaur · 13/11/2024 14:15

They didn't tell me and tbf I didn't even ask 🙈🙈 just said all normal no concerns. Once I get the report I'll let you know!

Thank you!!!! ☺️

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NamechangeTTC · 13/11/2024 14:42

Wondering if I can tentatively join?

Been taking folic acid, and mentally trying to prepare for ttc #2

#1 was a bit of a riot of PND, and a whole host of other bits.

groseaur · 13/11/2024 14:15

NattyPeer · 13/11/2024 14:12

It is so strange isn’t it how the first one can happen so quickly then when trying for the second it’s tough going! I know how you feel!

That is a good question! Are they intending to give you anything or just made suggestions to go to see a fertility specialist?!

please can I ask what your FSH level is? I have had my first set of bloods done so want to see what is considered normal according to the doctors haha.

They didn't tell me and tbf I didn't even ask 🙈🙈 just said all normal no concerns. Once I get the report I'll let you know!

NattyPeer · 13/11/2024 14:12

groseaur · 13/11/2024 10:39

Hi everyone x

My husband (38) and I (34) have been TTC baby #2 for almost a year, with no success. Conceiving our daughter happened very quickly.

I recently had some blood tests done, which shows:
Progesterone level at 17.4 (this was done on day 21, and I ovulated on day 18)
Normal FS, LSH & thyroid function

My doctor told me the progesterone level is within normal range but on the low end.. that they'd expect between 16-28. However, my own research suggests the progesterone test is usually done on day 21 because they assume ovulation happens around day 14, and progesterone apparently peaks 7 days after ovulation. Mine was taken 3 days after ovulation.. so my question is, am I truly low for 3 dpo?! Doc suggested seeing a fertility specialist (she's gynae) but I'm reluctant if the test was just done at the wrong time.

It is so strange isn’t it how the first one can happen so quickly then when trying for the second it’s tough going! I know how you feel!

That is a good question! Are they intending to give you anything or just made suggestions to go to see a fertility specialist?!

please can I ask what your FSH level is? I have had my first set of bloods done so want to see what is considered normal according to the doctors haha.

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NattyPeer · 13/11/2024 14:10

SkaterChick · 13/11/2024 10:21

Not yet.
They went back to being fainter and then yesterday was touch darker and I've had ewcm again today so hopefully in the next day or two.
I'm testing twice a day at the moment as I want to have as much info about my cycle as I can so if my periods stay irregular I will have everything to show the drs

How're you doing? xxx

Fingers crossed you get your peak!

I am ok thanks trying to remain throughout this rocky journey haha! Xx

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groseaur · 13/11/2024 10:39

Hi everyone x

My husband (38) and I (34) have been TTC baby #2 for almost a year, with no success. Conceiving our daughter happened very quickly.

I recently had some blood tests done, which shows:
Progesterone level at 17.4 (this was done on day 21, and I ovulated on day 18)
Normal FS, LSH & thyroid function

My doctor told me the progesterone level is within normal range but on the low end.. that they'd expect between 16-28. However, my own research suggests the progesterone test is usually done on day 21 because they assume ovulation happens around day 14, and progesterone apparently peaks 7 days after ovulation. Mine was taken 3 days after ovulation.. so my question is, am I truly low for 3 dpo?! Doc suggested seeing a fertility specialist (she's gynae) but I'm reluctant if the test was just done at the wrong time.

SkaterChick · 13/11/2024 10:21

NattyPeer · 11/11/2024 19:55

Thanks hun, I will let you know how it all goes!

did you get your positive?!

Not yet.
They went back to being fainter and then yesterday was touch darker and I've had ewcm again today so hopefully in the next day or two.
I'm testing twice a day at the moment as I want to have as much info about my cycle as I can so if my periods stay irregular I will have everything to show the drs

How're you doing? xxx

Whatsthatcatdoing · 13/11/2024 06:42

Hello 👋 I've found my people.

TTC #2, DS is 13 months and I'm 35.

First month of trying, we were going to wait until the new year but the realised that was a bit of an arbitrary time frame and just went for it anyway.

I'm currently mid cycle somewhere, due to ovulate this week sometime (not tracking BBT this month, but based on Flo's analysis of my cycles). Didn't get chance to get more organised as we decided to try sooner than expected.

Nervous about the whole thing 😬 but can't wait at the same time.

DS was conceived first try, and I really need to manage my expectations because I know we were incredibly lucky, and that probably won't happen again.

NattyPeer · 11/11/2024 19:55

SkaterChick · 09/11/2024 00:09

@NattyPeer I'm so glad they're looking into it for you. I hope you get some answers and get a successful pregnancy 💜

Opk was much the same today, but still not a positive which is good cause hubby isn't around today.

Lots of people around me are talking about trying to get pregnant and so far I'm not telling anyone cause I don't think I can deal with the people wojderi if it's happened yet.

Thanks hun, I will let you know how it all goes!

did you get your positive?!

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