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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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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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SkaterChick · 08/03/2025 08:56

Diamond89 · 07/03/2025 14:26

Hope everyone’s ok.

So I was right to be concerned about that first faint test. Started with some pains on my left side a few days ago quite high up but persistent. Went to get it checked out at the EPU this morning and the sonographer couldn’t see anything. Diagnosed PUL and can’t rule out ectopic. Had bloods and going back for repeat bloods Sunday.

How frustrating and unfair is it that some people just fly through ttc and pregnancy 😞

I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending love and hugs X

Diamond89 · 07/03/2025 14:26

Hope everyone’s ok.

So I was right to be concerned about that first faint test. Started with some pains on my left side a few days ago quite high up but persistent. Went to get it checked out at the EPU this morning and the sonographer couldn’t see anything. Diagnosed PUL and can’t rule out ectopic. Had bloods and going back for repeat bloods Sunday.

How frustrating and unfair is it that some people just fly through ttc and pregnancy 😞

SkaterChick · 01/03/2025 14:10

NattyPeer · 01/03/2025 13:58

Also how did you manage to get the anti sickness tablets? I only just got some recently 😂😂

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I had hyperemesis with my first pregnancy.
So I called my GP as soon as I got that faint line.
She's amazing and prescribed them ready for me 💜

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NattyPeer · 01/03/2025 13:58

SkaterChick · 01/03/2025 08:26

Took my last at home rest this morning. I was going to wait till I was 5 weeks (tomorrow) but I couldn't wait.
Absolute dye stealer and the line came up instantly so I'm happy in that respect..

The nausea has hit already and I've started on antisickness meds

Also how did you manage to get the anti sickness tablets? I only just got some recently 😂😂

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Diamond89 · 01/03/2025 12:19

SkaterChick · 01/03/2025 08:26

Took my last at home rest this morning. I was going to wait till I was 5 weeks (tomorrow) but I couldn't wait.
Absolute dye stealer and the line came up instantly so I'm happy in that respect..

The nausea has hit already and I've started on antisickness meds

Congratulations! Clear as day.
I can’t bear to test again. I’m 5 weeks 3 days and will book a scan for in 2 weeks time. Hoping for the best! 🤞

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NattyPeer · 01/03/2025 12:19

SkaterChick · 01/03/2025 08:26

Took my last at home rest this morning. I was going to wait till I was 5 weeks (tomorrow) but I couldn't wait.
Absolute dye stealer and the line came up instantly so I'm happy in that respect..

The nausea has hit already and I've started on antisickness meds

Oh my gosh!!!!! I am soooo happy for you!!!! This is such great news!!!! What a lovely line!

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SarahB88 · 01/03/2025 11:48

Aw @SkaterChick so happy for you!

AF is due on the 11th for me. This is the first month since having the CP in December that we’ve totally nailed DTD over the fertile window every second day with an extra go at the start and end in case the app was a couple of days out 😂 so we’ll just wait and see what happens now. Not going to be testing early or driving myself nuts. I’ve been doing yoga every day this cycle and have been pretty consistent with my acupressure again so feeling nice and relaxed about the whole thing. We’ve always said we’ll end up with a Xmas baby for some reason so probably feeling more confident about next month than this month tbh 🙈

LemonBitter · 01/03/2025 11:32

Ahhhhh congratulations @SkaterChick there's no arguing with that 😃

Sorry the sickness has hit you already though xx

SkaterChick · 01/03/2025 08:26

Took my last at home rest this morning. I was going to wait till I was 5 weeks (tomorrow) but I couldn't wait.
Absolute dye stealer and the line came up instantly so I'm happy in that respect..

The nausea has hit already and I've started on antisickness meds

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NattyPeer · 26/02/2025 07:00

SkaterChick · 25/02/2025 07:51

Not exactly sure when I ovulated but based on us last dtd 18 days ago I'd be a min of 13dpo bur based on symptoms I think possible 14.
So I need to remind myself it's early doors yet.
But I feel like there is some progression on these lines.
That was the last of my cheap dip tests so I don't think I'll get anymore and torture myself over it.

They are definitely progressing! It’s really good they will see you in a couple of weeks although I understand those weeks are going to be long and hard!

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LemonBitter · 25/02/2025 22:46

That's great @SkaterChick and really good that they are supporting you!

SkaterChick · 25/02/2025 18:46

Called my local EPU today to see if I would need an early scan due to a previous suspected eptopic before I had DS and some niggling left sided pelvic pain, not bad pain but persistent and they were so lovely.
They've booked me in for a scan 2 weeks today when I'll be just over 6 weeks.

LemonBitter · 25/02/2025 09:41

Definitely progression there @SkaterChick ! It's so hard not to drive yourself mad isn't it xx

SkaterChick · 25/02/2025 07:51

Not exactly sure when I ovulated but based on us last dtd 18 days ago I'd be a min of 13dpo bur based on symptoms I think possible 14.
So I need to remind myself it's early doors yet.
But I feel like there is some progression on these lines.
That was the last of my cheap dip tests so I don't think I'll get anymore and torture myself over it.

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hopefullyTTC2x · 23/02/2025 18:43

Mine were really faint until about 5-7 days post AF due and hard to see progression. I worried so much but am now 35 weeks. Sending lots of good luck for sticky babies 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

SkaterChick · 23/02/2025 18:14

Diamond89 · 23/02/2025 18:10

Yeah they were faint but not so faint that I had to question if there was a line. Just bothered that there was no progression between them and faint for after AF due.
My boobs are so sore, had a headache on and off for a couple of days and been a bit nauseous today. We’ll see how we go 😊

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I think I'm going to wait till Tuesday or weds to test again instead of driving myself crazy. My lines are faint but like you not squinters. When I put the two dip tests side by side there does look like slight progression and I realised they were only taken 12 hours apart which isn't much time to have my levels rise.

Diamond89 · 23/02/2025 18:10

LemonBitter · 22/02/2025 23:05

@Diamond89 it's so hard but there was still something there which is good so see what the next few days bring!! Assuming no AF symptoms?

Yeah they were faint but not so faint that I had to question if there was a line. Just bothered that there was no progression between them and faint for after AF due.
My boobs are so sore, had a headache on and off for a couple of days and been a bit nauseous today. We’ll see how we go 😊

Diamond89 · 23/02/2025 18:03

SkaterChick · 23/02/2025 06:42

Can't decide whether to be concerned that these aren't darker with FMU...
Do I tell hubby this morning? Do I wait a couple of days and confirm before I get his hopes up?

This is just like mine. Maybe we’re just overthinking it!

SkaterChick · 23/02/2025 12:23

I had a shirt ready for DS that says in going to be a big brother and told him to go show daddy his new shirt and hubby asked if it was a real shirt 😅😅 like no, I've got it for fun 🙄
But yes he's excited 💜

LemonBitter · 23/02/2025 11:01

Awww that's good @SkaterChick 🥰 was he excited?!

SkaterChick · 23/02/2025 10:36

LemonBitter · 23/02/2025 09:19

Ahhh tricky @SkaterChick , can definitely still see a line! It depends.. would you just not tell him if the lines did fade or would you want to tell him either way for support?

I ended up telling him. My coffee made me feel super nauseous and I was dying inside not telling him 😂

LemonBitter · 23/02/2025 09:19

Ahhh tricky @SkaterChick , can definitely still see a line! It depends.. would you just not tell him if the lines did fade or would you want to tell him either way for support?

SkaterChick · 23/02/2025 06:42

Can't decide whether to be concerned that these aren't darker with FMU...
Do I tell hubby this morning? Do I wait a couple of days and confirm before I get his hopes up?

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NattyPeer · 23/02/2025 06:20

SkaterChick · 22/02/2025 21:43

Fingers crossed for you 💜💜
Maybe give it a few days and see or see if you can have bloods done 48hoirs apart?

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it can take 48 hours for the hcg to double can’t it! Hoping it will be ok xxx

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NattyPeer · 23/02/2025 06:19

SkaterChick · 22/02/2025 20:40

I caved and tested after some cake made me feel incredibly nauseous (this happened with my first)
It doesn't feel real.
Especially with the previous false positive.
I haven't told my partner yet. Im going to do a couple of brands of tests with my fmu and then I have a t-shirt for my DS that says "I'm going to be a big brother" to tell daddy the news 💜

Oh my gosh!!!! This looks so good especially with a strip test! Please keep us updated! Praying that this is a sticky one for you! 🩷💙 xx

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