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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 · 21/07/2024 22:05

@NattyPeer sadly yes.
Every month since I stopped breastfeeding 5m ago I get nauseous starting around 4/5 days before my period and then vomiting from 24 hours before I start which usually lasts around 48 hours.
Luckily I have a stash of anti sickness meds left over from my pregnancy that are getting me through it.
Apparently it's something to do with how my body reacts to hormonal changes post a HG pregnancy.
Been nauseous allll day again today .. I caved and tested but was BFN but im also only 7dpo.
But my symptoms are telling me my body is preparing for a period so I guess I'll see. Period is due weds (I ovulated late)
I am wondering how a late ovulation and short cycle is effecting things...if my period comes are predicted on weds I'll be 10dpo....is my period happening before implantation even has a chance? Is this possible

NattyPeer · 21/07/2024 21:52

PearlySwan · 21/07/2024 13:39

Hi everyone! Hope it’s ok to join. Currently on 2dpo cycle 9. Our first was conceived on cycle 2 so it’s beginning to feel quite overwhelming now. We’ve both had private tests and all is fine but I think we’ll go back at the end of August if we’re still not pregnant. I ovulate on day 17/18 and my LP is quite short (around 10/11 days) so perhaps something to do with that! Have quite bad back ache today which I’m hoping is from yoga this morning and not pms symptoms!! Sending everyone lots of luck!! Xx🙌

Hi @PearlySwan welcome! I’m also on cycle 9 now! I’m currently on 6dpo I think, feeling no different.

it’s so disheartening isn’t it! I am pretty much the same too as we conceived our first on cycle 3!

Good to hear the tests came back normal though!

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NattyPeer · 21/07/2024 21:50

@SkaterChick do you usually feel nauseous?!!!!

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PearlySwan · 21/07/2024 13:39

Hi everyone! Hope it’s ok to join. Currently on 2dpo cycle 9. Our first was conceived on cycle 2 so it’s beginning to feel quite overwhelming now. We’ve both had private tests and all is fine but I think we’ll go back at the end of August if we’re still not pregnant. I ovulate on day 17/18 and my LP is quite short (around 10/11 days) so perhaps something to do with that! Have quite bad back ache today which I’m hoping is from yoga this morning and not pms symptoms!! Sending everyone lots of luck!! Xx🙌

beansread · 21/07/2024 10:30

Mummio92 · 20/07/2024 13:25

@beansread keeping busy is the best way to spend the tww. That sounds like a good plan, easy to drive yourself mad during this time.
Will be sending positive thoughts your way!

All good here, af officially late now which makes it feel more real but also starting to get some dodgy tummy symptoms which is less pleasant!

Thank you 🙏

Ah, I hope it settles down soon. I've had a dodgy tummy this morning as well 🤢

SkaterChick · 20/07/2024 15:59

I think I'm out for the month. I'm CD22, 6DPO and last night I had cramps, this morning I did a small puke in the shower (just my coffee thankfully 😅) and have been very nauseas all day
At CD22 this lines up perfectly with me getting HG symptoms approx 4/ 5 days before my period :(
My last few cycles have been around 26 days.

Mummio92 · 20/07/2024 13:25

@beansread keeping busy is the best way to spend the tww. That sounds like a good plan, easy to drive yourself mad during this time.
Will be sending positive thoughts your way!

All good here, af officially late now which makes it feel more real but also starting to get some dodgy tummy symptoms which is less pleasant!

beansread · 20/07/2024 12:36

Wednesday would be 11DPO for me. I had an early period last month so if I'm not preggers I'll probably expect it late next week anyway!

beansread · 20/07/2024 12:35

Mummio92 · 20/07/2024 12:27

@beansread hey, how are you doing? Are you planning to test again or just wait and see how things pan out?

Hey I'm ok thanks! How are you?

I had the clear blue negative so I've just left it as that for now. I'm away for the weekend with my son and friend so that's a good distraction. I'm going to test again on Wednesday!

Mummio92 · 20/07/2024 12:27

@beansread hey, how are you doing? Are you planning to test again or just wait and see how things pan out?

SkaterChick · 19/07/2024 15:58

@NattyPeer I'd honestly forgotten about going through this each month with my first 😅😅

NattyPeer · 19/07/2024 15:55

@SkaterChick i am 4po so slightly behind you! I always feel niggles and for the most part mine tend to be nothing 😂

I am going to try to hold out until 9/10dpo too haha!

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NattyPeer · 19/07/2024 15:54

Fairy0708 · 19/07/2024 07:39

It's so refreshing to hear about bigger age gaps. I don't know why I feel this pressure about smaller gaps. I think there are pros and cons for both but ultimately whatever will be will be!

@NattyPeer no problem at all. It was NHS. After 6m of trying I contacted my GP in Nov and because I was turning 35 the following Feb and medical issues with my son (one being a heart condition, so reproductively something went wrong during pregnancy) plus emergency c se tion she agreed to refer me. I saw a gynae and they sent me for a hycosy, ultrasound, general bloods (Thyroid, FSH, LH, Oestrogen etc) and an AMH test (indicates egg reserve) and prescribed me 6 months of of clomid medication. I expressed my concerns about taking it and they pretty much said the risks are overstimulation of eggs and higher chance of twins and if taken long term ovarian cysts and thinner uterine lining. I've done my own extensive research and most women who take clomid are offered a follicle tracking scan to make sure everything looks ok but I was just sent on my way and hence my hesitation!

@Fairy0708 its so frustrating that there is a lack of support and you have just been sent on your way! I am sorry to hear that everything was rather traumatic. Did they say that there was actually anything wrong though?

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NattyPeer · 19/07/2024 15:51

@beansread its so early! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

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SkaterChick · 19/07/2024 14:40

Im approx 5dpo and I'm getting stabby pains on and off on both my left and right side (kinda near where I would get ovulation pain)
I'm maybe 80% sure I ovulated from both sides. I often do (and this has been confirmed via scans, my first was almost a twin as I ovulated twice but only 1 took)

I'm not having some minor anxiety that it's two lots of implantation pain, it's probably not. I'm not even sure we dtd close enough to ovulation. But my brain is absolutely fixated on the possibility 😂😅
Going to be a LONG few days until I can test. I'm trying to hold out until at least 10dpo....

LemonBitter · 19/07/2024 12:46

@beansread it's sooooo early definitely still loads of hope!!!

beansread · 19/07/2024 12:01

Mummio92 · 19/07/2024 11:28

@beansread looks like a positive line to me too, if you have another you could take that to confirm it’s not an indent but tbh I’ve used loads of those tests and never had an indent so I’d be pretty optimistic

Thanks!

I ended up doing a clear blue early with my 3rd wee of the day and it was negative!

Still v early days and what will be will be! X

Mummio92 · 19/07/2024 11:28

@beansread looks like a positive line to me too, if you have another you could take that to confirm it’s not an indent but tbh I’ve used loads of those tests and never had an indent so I’d be pretty optimistic

LemonBitter · 19/07/2024 11:02

Thanks @NattyPeer 🥰 got a positive digital today so keeping everything crossed!!

Hoping the baby dust keeps falling 🤞🏻

LemonBitter · 19/07/2024 09:24

@beansread it definitely looks like a line to me.. if you are 6DPO you could be in the 3%!!

www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/dpo-chart.php?dpo=6

beansread · 19/07/2024 09:06

LemonBitter · 19/07/2024 09:04

@beansread I see a line! Are you definitely 6DPO? Could you be a bit later?

Hey thanks for responding so quickly I'm having a minor buzz of anxiety!

Tbh, I have no idea. I had the coil out a couple of months ago so had no idea where my cycle was. I did test ovulation and my line was positive on 12/07 but we had actively been trying every day prior to that and afterwards.

It's too early right? This must be a mistake? 😬

LemonBitter · 19/07/2024 09:04

@beansread I see a line! Are you definitely 6DPO? Could you be a bit later?

beansread · 19/07/2024 08:47

Hi everyone

I'm 6DO and just needed some peace of mind full well knowing it's far too early for a test but this happened and I have no idea if it's positive and very faint or if it's just a test line???

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Fairy0708 · 19/07/2024 07:39

It's so refreshing to hear about bigger age gaps. I don't know why I feel this pressure about smaller gaps. I think there are pros and cons for both but ultimately whatever will be will be!

@NattyPeer no problem at all. It was NHS. After 6m of trying I contacted my GP in Nov and because I was turning 35 the following Feb and medical issues with my son (one being a heart condition, so reproductively something went wrong during pregnancy) plus emergency c se tion she agreed to refer me. I saw a gynae and they sent me for a hycosy, ultrasound, general bloods (Thyroid, FSH, LH, Oestrogen etc) and an AMH test (indicates egg reserve) and prescribed me 6 months of of clomid medication. I expressed my concerns about taking it and they pretty much said the risks are overstimulation of eggs and higher chance of twins and if taken long term ovarian cysts and thinner uterine lining. I've done my own extensive research and most women who take clomid are offered a follicle tracking scan to make sure everything looks ok but I was just sent on my way and hence my hesitation!

NattyPeer · 18/07/2024 21:23

@Fairy0708 why did they give you clomid when you ovulate? I get so confused with all of this! Did you have private testing? Sorry if treading on old ground but struggling to keep up with the messages haha!

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