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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 · 22/08/2024 13:23

I haven't tested today yet.
Im 12dpo. Period due tomorrow.
I don't have any sensitive tests left either. Just some clear and simple dip twats which I think don't detect until 20miu
I don't have any cramps or anything today. I'm just tired and needing to wee every 10 minutes 😅 so I'm unsure if I could even hold a wee long enough 🤣🤣🤣
If no AF in the morning I'll test then but I don't have much hope after the 5 days late débâcle last month.

NattyPeer · 22/08/2024 13:20

SkaterChick · 21/08/2024 07:11

Still no period. Still BFN.
Feel like I'm in a cruel repeat of last month.

It is such a cruel journey! Keeping my fingers crossed for you! The spotting could have been implantation.

it’s just a rollercoaster!

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CirceSong24 · 22/08/2024 09:58

Can I join? Been trying for #2 for 5 cycles, I’m 38 so time isn’t on my side. DC 1 is 3 and I wish we had started trying earlier. Had all the tests and AMH not great for my age- 5.4. I’m 10dpo and think I’m out again, BFN this morning when with DC1 I had a strong BFP by now, no symptoms at all. Can’t help thinking it’s just not going to happen…

SkaterChick · 22/08/2024 08:49

Still no period. No more spotting. Don't really have cramps anymore either.
I'm trying not to get my hopes up as yesterday was definitely a BFN.
I haven't tested this morning. My period is due tomorrow so if nothing in the morning I'll test then.

beansread · 22/08/2024 08:43

Pandamonium04 · 22/08/2024 08:40

@beansread @SkaterChick seems like our cycles are really similar. I’m due Sunday. Super crampy, and rhr extremely low so just waiting now 😮‍💨

Ahh yeah we must be!

I'm feeling much the same... cramps, boobs, acne and all negatives! 🤪

Pandamonium04 · 22/08/2024 08:40

@beansread @SkaterChick seems like our cycles are really similar. I’m due Sunday. Super crampy, and rhr extremely low so just waiting now 😮‍💨

MrsKurz · 21/08/2024 19:13

Onto cycle 2 for #2 for me. CD4, still feeling positive

SkaterChick · 21/08/2024 13:00

beansread · 21/08/2024 07:40

Oh me too... My period isn't due until Saturday though!

It's going to be ok ❤️

It's the torture of the spotting and then nothing.
My period is due Friday according to my app.

At least I'm not nauseas and vomiting yet 😅
Just bloated and crampy.

beansread · 21/08/2024 07:40

SkaterChick · 21/08/2024 07:11

Still no period. Still BFN.
Feel like I'm in a cruel repeat of last month.

Oh me too... My period isn't due until Saturday though!

It's going to be ok ❤️

SkaterChick · 21/08/2024 07:11

Still no period. Still BFN.
Feel like I'm in a cruel repeat of last month.

SkaterChick · 20/08/2024 12:08

Well I think that's me out, BFN this morning and now spotting and cramping , feel like af is imminent.

SkaterChick · 19/08/2024 19:32

@LemonBitter after an ADHD hyper focus tidying today I realised I hadn't weed in like 5 hours so took a test and was definitely negative so who knows.

Blue2020 · 19/08/2024 15:06

@SkaterChick @LemonBitter thankyou both, I hope so too.

LemonBitter · 19/08/2024 14:57

Hey guys ☺️ I've been keeping an eye, hope you're all doing ok and fingers crossed for some positives this cycle.

Fine here @NattyPeer ☺️ but just in a bit of limbo which I guess is normal for the first bit.

@beansread I was so guilty of the secret testing 🤣 then wrapping it in kitchen roll and shoving to the bottom of the bin 🙈

@Blue2020 really hope it's just different this time round rather than anything being wrong, it definitely could be that.

@SkaterChick hope the symptoms are pointing to a BFP.. not long til testing time I guess, although sometimes that's worse than the waiting bit isn't it ☹️

SkaterChick · 19/08/2024 14:16

@Blue2020 fingers crossed everything is okay.
I know it's easier said that done but each pregnancy is different so Tou never know what's going on xxx

@beansread different from last month so far. Im exhausted which is usual when my period is due.
No nausea or anything yet.
My nipples have felt tingly today, reminded me of the feeling I'd get before a milk letdown but I'm no longer breastfeeding and there's not really any milk there.
I'm cd23 and 9dpo so I may test tomorrow. We'll see.

beansread · 19/08/2024 13:59

Hello everyone!

I've been so quiet because I'm pretending that I'm not even trying for a baby 🤣

I'm CD23 and DPO10 and pretty sure it hasn't stuck for me this month, I've just got really achy boobs like I did last month and I'm cranky as shit. I've been secretly testing once a day with my first wee as something to do and they're all negative.

Period due on Saturday and after last months meltdown, she's more than welcome to come on time 🤞.

@SkaterChick are you symptoms the same this month as they were last month?

Blue2020 · 19/08/2024 13:29

NattyPeer · 19/08/2024 13:12

Oh hun! I’m sure it will be ok and will keep my fingers and toes crossed that all will be ok! Are you able to call your doctor and see if they can refer you to the early pregnancy unit at all?

They don’t help at mine until gone 6 weeks. I will see how the next week goes. If it’s still like this I will see if I can be seen.

NattyPeer · 19/08/2024 13:14

SkaterChick · 19/08/2024 07:55

That was meant to say my ovary.... 🤣 I was tired.
It carried on late last night and is still going this morning. I've had ovarian cysts before so I'm thinking maybe it's another cysts 😕

I figured 😂🤣 I really hope you don’t have another cyst 😩 if it gets any worse or continues over the next few days you should get it checked out just to be on the safe side!

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NattyPeer · 19/08/2024 13:12

Blue2020 · 19/08/2024 08:03

I’m now 4+5 but if I’m honest I feel like it might end. Sorry to be pessimistic when I know it’s a battle even to get the positive test. I had a mmc and then DS before. So I’m just picking up lots of signs from my body. Such as when I have the hcg/progesterone in my body from 15dpo onwards I usually wake up at 4am fully ready for the day and it happened in both of the other pregnancies, however this time I’m waking up at 6/7am which is a lot later. I know symptoms can be different it’s just a pattern that makes me think it isn’t high enough this time. I also keep getting mild stomach ache which I never had in the previous two.

Oh hun! I’m sure it will be ok and will keep my fingers and toes crossed that all will be ok! Are you able to call your doctor and see if they can refer you to the early pregnancy unit at all?

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Blue2020 · 19/08/2024 08:03

I’m now 4+5 but if I’m honest I feel like it might end. Sorry to be pessimistic when I know it’s a battle even to get the positive test. I had a mmc and then DS before. So I’m just picking up lots of signs from my body. Such as when I have the hcg/progesterone in my body from 15dpo onwards I usually wake up at 4am fully ready for the day and it happened in both of the other pregnancies, however this time I’m waking up at 6/7am which is a lot later. I know symptoms can be different it’s just a pattern that makes me think it isn’t high enough this time. I also keep getting mild stomach ache which I never had in the previous two.

SkaterChick · 19/08/2024 07:55

That was meant to say my ovary.... 🤣 I was tired.
It carried on late last night and is still going this morning. I've had ovarian cysts before so I'm thinking maybe it's another cysts 😕

NattyPeer · 19/08/2024 07:49

SkaterChick · 18/08/2024 21:16

I weirdly have no desire to test at all.
Maybe because of all the disappointment last month?

I've also had wicked heartburn this week. Doubt it's related but it's super annoying !

I also keep having weird twitchy feelings.
You know when a muscle involuntarily twitches? It feels like that expect it feels like it's my overly doing it or something.
If it doesn't calm down I'm debating getting it checked

Yeah I understand that. Maybe see how the next couple of days go then assess whether to take a test! It is disappointment each month isn’t so I feel the same. Just wish we were all pregnant with raging symptoms!

I symptom spot each month and when I have thought I was pregnant I wasn’t!

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SkaterChick · 18/08/2024 21:16

I weirdly have no desire to test at all.
Maybe because of all the disappointment last month?

I've also had wicked heartburn this week. Doubt it's related but it's super annoying !

I also keep having weird twitchy feelings.
You know when a muscle involuntarily twitches? It feels like that expect it feels like it's my overly doing it or something.
If it doesn't calm down I'm debating getting it checked

NattyPeer · 18/08/2024 20:41

SkaterChick · 18/08/2024 16:23

How's everyone doing?

I'm CD22 8dpo today.
Still headachy and bloated.
Had some random sharp pains yesterday
Today the tiredness has hit, a big symptom of my pmdd. I'm literally ready to go to bed right now.

I’m only 3dpo today so behind! Feeling meh! Sharp pains might be a sign of implantation? Just looking at the positives hehe!

how is everyone else? How are the pregnant people?

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Pandamonium04 · 18/08/2024 20:18

@SkaterChick hey! I’m 8dpo too, also exhausted and having cramps haha. fully expecting AF to come next weekend…