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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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Xxfifixx89 · 22/05/2024 14:35

NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 22:05

@Xxfifixx89 it’s hard to get the balance right or know what will work though isn’t it. Practically most days in the fertile window this month but not after so maybe missing a trick there however we were travelling back from holiday etc!

I may try every other day or something after AF. Haha!

Other half is always happy to 🤣

Aww i got my BFP today on Frer, Boots and IC! Cant believe it! Hoping its a sticky one! Good luck OP xxx

Mummio92 · 22/05/2024 14:32

Wanted to say hi as I'm ttc #2 as well, just started cycle 6. Took 7 cycles for baby 1 but I had regular 28day cycles back then whereas they’re all over the place now!

I use OPKs and monitor BBT and have now just started taking some vitamins etc as my next step towards BFP.

Good luck!

Xxfifixx89 · 21/05/2024 22:19

NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 22:05

@Xxfifixx89 it’s hard to get the balance right or know what will work though isn’t it. Practically most days in the fertile window this month but not after so maybe missing a trick there however we were travelling back from holiday etc!

I may try every other day or something after AF. Haha!

Other half is always happy to 🤣

we go away this week and was hoping to get a BFP before then so I know if i can drink or not. It really is hard to judge as iv done it bang on and still not bfp so who knows ha! Im not due af for another week yet so who knows x

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NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 22:05

@Xxfifixx89 it’s hard to get the balance right or know what will work though isn’t it. Practically most days in the fertile window this month but not after so maybe missing a trick there however we were travelling back from holiday etc!

I may try every other day or something after AF. Haha!

Other half is always happy to 🤣

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Xxfifixx89 · 21/05/2024 22:01

NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 21:41

@koalabearboombox hey and welcome! Yes, it did feel like ages but you are right in hindsight all very quick!

This time round for me on cycle 7 is getting me a bit down. I naively thought it would be quicker then to get the positive and suffer the chemical was tough!

Are you doing ovulation tests?

also @Xxfifixx89 and @koalabearboombox how often are you doing the baby dance 🤣

ALOT!! This month we literally had it most days, just the odd day here or there. But through my fertile window we defo covered that and days before and after. We tend to have a good sex life, my other half is a perv🤣 but im guessing we might be doing it too much and maybe thats why it wont work ha! What about you? X

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NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 21:41

@koalabearboombox hey and welcome! Yes, it did feel like ages but you are right in hindsight all very quick!

This time round for me on cycle 7 is getting me a bit down. I naively thought it would be quicker then to get the positive and suffer the chemical was tough!

Are you doing ovulation tests?

also @Xxfifixx89 and @koalabearboombox how often are you doing the baby dance 🤣

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koalabearboombox · 21/05/2024 21:31

Hey! I'm TTC #2 as well, only on cycle 2. I conceived 3/4th cycle last time, at the time it felt like we were trying for ages but in hindsight it was quick. Feels like the second kid has a bit more pressure on it, you don't want to be sitting around for ages waiting until you get that BFP

Xxfifixx89 · 21/05/2024 21:31

NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 21:27

@Xxfifixx89 Hi! Wow number 5, that’s amazing! I’m 34! Are you tracking ovulation or anything?

Baby dust to you too! 🌸

Yes using ovulation tests strips. Never used them before as always got
preg easily but my youngest is nearly 11 now
so guess I was still in me
prime when I had him haha! I was happy with 4 and never thought id have anymore so we will see if Im meant to have one more. Perimenopausal now so knew it would be a challenge xx

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NattyPeer · 21/05/2024 21:27

@Xxfifixx89 Hi! Wow number 5, that’s amazing! I’m 34! Are you tracking ovulation or anything?

Baby dust to you too! 🌸

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Xxfifixx89 · 21/05/2024 21:24

Cycle 3 and trying to conceive number 5! 38 now so might be heading over the hill🤣 I am 8/9dpo and hoping this is the one!!!

baby dust 💕