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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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NattyPeer · 24/06/2024 08:46

@LemonBitter sadly it’s lighter today! Waiting for the bleeding! So upset! So I will be joining you guys again.

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LemonBitter · 23/06/2024 19:42

Hey @NattyPeer .. really hoping it sticks for you. You never know your wee could have been a bit more diluted or something?xx

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NattyPeer · 23/06/2024 13:44

Ladies, my test is a tad bit lighter than it was yesterday! Trying to remain positive and see what tomorrow brings!

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RaindropsOnRoses22 · 21/06/2024 16:42

NattyPeer · 20/06/2024 22:19

@RaindropsOnRoses22 thank you! Tbh I don’t believe it! I have 0 symptoms so I am a bit shocked to be honest.

I thought my BBT dropped a bit the other day but it was still right above the cover line! Is yours above the cover line?

I was like that with my first, didn't believe it until I saw the word 'pregnant' on the digital.

It's only a little above the cover line so pretty certain I'm out. Just wish AF would arrive now so I can move on to the next cycle!

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NattyPeer · 21/06/2024 08:22

@LemonBitter thanks so much! I’m really shocked to be honest, we shall see but trying to be positive 🥰

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LemonBitter · 20/06/2024 22:32

Omg @NattyPeer congratulations!!! This is so good!! Gives me hope 🥰

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NattyPeer · 20/06/2024 22:19

@RaindropsOnRoses22 thank you! Tbh I don’t believe it! I have 0 symptoms so I am a bit shocked to be honest.

I thought my BBT dropped a bit the other day but it was still right above the cover line! Is yours above the cover line?

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RaindropsOnRoses22 · 20/06/2024 22:15

@NattyPeer Wow! Huge congratulations on your BFP! Over the moon for you!

Cramps could be a sign, but I'm charting BBT too, and it's dropped steadily over the last couple of days so I'm just waiting for AF to turn up really.

It does feel like the second you start trying, every single person you know is suddenly pregnant and caught first time, or completely by accident

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NattyPeer · 20/06/2024 21:47

@RaindropsOnRoses22 hey! Welcome! Cramps could be a good sign though? I overthink everything!!! It really is hard when it’s all you want and everyone round you is pregnant! You are happy for them but also want the same!

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NattyPeer · 20/06/2024 21:45

@LemonBitter we have been trying since November! I’m not getting my hopes up!

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NattyPeer · 20/06/2024 21:27

Guys, I caved and did do another test. It sounds weird but I saw 11:11 (angel numbers) that last couple of days. I thought I know I am not pregnant as got negatives previously but wanted to get it out of my head so did some tests! I’m not getting my hopes up yet as I have been here before but safe to say there have been tears!!!! It wasn’t my first morning urine but this afternoon as I just did it spur of the moment (asked partner to get the hidden tests out).

I am feeling anxious posting this and guilty!

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RaindropsOnRoses22 · 20/06/2024 15:54

Hi!
TTC #2, on our second cycle and currently 6dpo, although I'm a bit crampy right now so think AF is on her wah. Struggling mentally this month as a friend has just told me she's pregnant and is announcing it to our friends on a girls trip this weekend and knowing my luck, AF will arrive this weekend too.

LemonBitter · 20/06/2024 15:39

@Pandamonium04 that's a great point!!! Really hoping my cycle goes back to normal, this was a weird month.

Yeah I think we are about the same @NattyPeer, been trying since January 😢 with my first we were super lucky and conceived first cycle. How about you? I expected it to take longer this time round as I'm older and fatter but was kind of hoping it would have by now 😭 xx

Pandamonium04 · 20/06/2024 08:30

@LemonBitter oh nooo - I think that’s going to be me this cycle. I’m only due my period on Tuesday but woke up really crampy today… I am usually like clockwork too, but since we’ve started trying, some months it just comes early. I tell myself ok not too bad news at least ovulation will similarly come earlier and we can try earlier!

@NattyPeer omg yes. Literally everyone is. From our antenatal group of ten, seven have either had their second now or are expecting. I have a feeling the other two might be one and done so it’s just us? Doesn’t help that google tells me the statistic for secondary infertility is 10% so I’m like ok are we the 10%. I’ve also just got a new manager at work and she’s pregnant as well, so… yeah seems like literally everyone is 😮‍💨

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NattyPeer · 19/06/2024 20:48

@LemonBitter how long did it take to conceive with your first? We are on the same number of cycles aren’t we? 8? Or have I made that up! Oh no 😢 must be because you were ill! I had one month like that was very weird!

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NattyPeer · 19/06/2024 20:46

Hey @Pandamonium04 nice to have you here! I was pretty similar with the first one as it took us 3 cycles to conceive! I naively thought it would be similar but I am older now! I’m almost 34 and OH is 35! Do you feel like everyone is pregnant also?

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LemonBitter · 19/06/2024 17:33

Hey @Pandamonium04 welcome ☺️

We got lucky with our first but it just doesn't seem to be happening this time round 😩 my period isn't due for 3 days and I'm usually like clockwork but I started bleeding today so looks like I'm out again 😭

Pandamonium04 · 19/06/2024 16:44

Hi everyone! Can I join too. Also TTC #2 and on cycle 7... period's due next Tuesday and I'm sure it's coming. Took 4 cycles to conceive our first and that felt ages... My husband and I are both 33. Honestly thought it would've happened by now. Ugh.

LemonBitter · 19/06/2024 08:29

How is everyone doing? I'm holding off testing as I'm just so sick of wee stick stress 😩 zero symptoms though and not even sure I ovulated.

Hoping my cycle gets back on track next month so we can try and time things right.

Mummio92 · 18/06/2024 20:52

@NattyPeer 11 dpo today but temperatures are dropping so will come on my period tomorrow.
Thankfully our holiday has put it all to the back of my mind so the disappointment is eased this month.

Sorry to hear about the bfns to those that have tested!

HRHXO · 18/06/2024 11:28

@NattyPeer at least it's not just me! 10dpo today and tested with fmu but completely negative so that's disappointing. Why did I think I would get pregnant first try fir baby no2 when baby no1 took 10 months?!

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NattyPeer · 18/06/2024 06:52

@HRHXO yep, think we have all done the shine the torch 🤣 I convince myself every month I see a line!

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HRHXO · 17/06/2024 19:48

I've just fully lost the plot and started shining my phone torch under the easy@home strip test I did earlier and convinced myself there is a shadow 🙃 I feel fully blind now after staring into the light for so long. The test is quite clearly stark negative. I can't be the only one who does this right??

LemonBitter · 17/06/2024 17:35

@NattyPeer I have to do it in secret or mine would definitely be the same 😂😂

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NattyPeer · 17/06/2024 17:20

@LemonBitter no, other half is taking the tests away 🤣 I just get so upset so it’s not worth it!

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