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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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LemonBitter · 28/01/2025 11:48

Good luck today @NattyPeer xx

Pandamonium04 · 27/01/2025 19:31

@NattyPeer i could be wrong but it was because they did NIPT “privately” and not on the nhs. And also another factor was they had conflicting tests (NIPT said low risk but combined screening said high risk), they wanted to be 100% sure so opted for amnio.

big hugs :(

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NattyPeer · 27/01/2025 19:23

Pandamonium04 · 27/01/2025 18:54

@NattyPeer oh no! Echoing @LemonBitter was it the nhs combined screening test? Is there any chance you could get the NIPT done? I’ve had two friends who were told high risk via combined screening, low risk via NIPT. And both opted for amniocentesis and both came back Down syndrome negative.

It is just typical with everything that has gone on already. It’s 1:75.

Why did they opt for amniocentesis after NIPT? I am going for the NIPT tomorrow but wondering about the amniocentesis!

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Pandamonium04 · 27/01/2025 18:54

@NattyPeer oh no! Echoing @LemonBitter was it the nhs combined screening test? Is there any chance you could get the NIPT done? I’ve had two friends who were told high risk via combined screening, low risk via NIPT. And both opted for amniocentesis and both came back Down syndrome negative.

LemonBitter · 27/01/2025 18:13

Hey @SkaterChick that is a long cycle! It's good your GP is running tests though, hopefully they can get some answers for you. Sounds like a horrible period as well now it's finally come 😔

@NattyPeer really sorry lovely that's a stress you don't need. Have they said how quickly they can get you in for the testing? Would it be a blood test first off? Did they say what the chance was?

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NattyPeer · 27/01/2025 17:43

Ladies, I am not doing good! Got a call from screening saying I am in high risk for Down syndrome. Need more testing, just don’t understand why things can’t go plain sailing 😢

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SkaterChick · 27/01/2025 13:39

Hey ladies how are you all?
My period finally came yesterday on cd 56.
Its really heavy with some small clots which I dont usually get. I also have really bad cramps.

I spoke with my GP last week and they're running a blood panel and if my bloods come back okay then I'll be sent for a scan.

Onto the next cycle. Am I right in thinking that temping is more reliable to tell if you ovulated or am I making things up 😂

SkaterChick · 18/01/2025 19:59

No update here.
Cd 48 here
If I did ovulate with that second peak then im around 6dpo.
Will likely test first thing Thursday as I have my drs appointment or I might pee in a tub and wait incase they ask me to come in.

Diamond89 · 18/01/2025 15:58

SarahB88 · 18/01/2025 15:04

@Diamond89 I’m ok, thank you ☺️ just feeling deflated after a CP last month then getting my hopes this month just for AF to show so trying not to think about it too much now.

I hope you’re ok and fingers crossed your treatment goes well x

Yeah I understand that. I think doing nice things for yourself next month sounds like a great plan. I think I’ll do the same.

SarahB88 · 18/01/2025 15:04

@Diamond89 I’m ok, thank you ☺️ just feeling deflated after a CP last month then getting my hopes this month just for AF to show so trying not to think about it too much now.

I hope you’re ok and fingers crossed your treatment goes well x

Diamond89 · 18/01/2025 14:45

SarahB88 · 17/01/2025 21:27

Looks like AF has come for me but it’s all very stop and start, deffo not implantation bleeding as there was a few small clots so either a light one this month or just taking time for the flood gates to open 😂 I’m going to take a step back next month and not do OPKs or look on the threads. I’ve got a massage and a facial booked during my next fertile period so looking forward to those and will prob book some stuff for the TWW too.

Ah hope you’re ok. Massage and facial sound like a great plan. I’m CD22 and don’t feel any different. I normally start spotting a couple of days before but if I’ve not I’m going to have to test Tues or Weds as I’ve got a CT scan and you can’t have them whilst pregnant. I really don’t think it will be positive and I think we’ll probably have to have a break from ttc to have treatment. Hopefully a break rather than calling it a day but I’ll soon find out.

SarahB88 · 17/01/2025 21:27

Looks like AF has come for me but it’s all very stop and start, deffo not implantation bleeding as there was a few small clots so either a light one this month or just taking time for the flood gates to open 😂 I’m going to take a step back next month and not do OPKs or look on the threads. I’ve got a massage and a facial booked during my next fertile period so looking forward to those and will prob book some stuff for the TWW too.

Diamond89 · 17/01/2025 20:52

Any updates?

SarahB88 · 15/01/2025 19:10

@SkaterChick hopefully you can get some tests arranged when you finally get your GP appointment.

SkaterChick · 15/01/2025 18:40

SarahB88 · 15/01/2025 18:16

@SkaterChick how are you getting on? Any changes?

Nothing. No period, I stopped testing. Had some mild cramping and left sided pains

SarahB88 · 15/01/2025 18:16

@SkaterChick how are you getting on? Any changes?

SkaterChick · 15/01/2025 18:16

Diamond89 · 15/01/2025 18:11

That’s rubbish of them. Any change?
I’m 7 dpo today, thought I felt implantation cramps for a couple of days but yesterday had some results back for some other investigations and the results really aren’t great. Maybe need to stop and focus on getting that under control and put ttc to the side for a bit :( sad really because I don’t think we’ve really got “a bit”

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I'm sorry to hear that, hope you're okay

In cd45. No period. No signs of it.
I've had more mild cramping and some on / off left sided pain all day so who knows what's going on

SkaterChick · 15/01/2025 18:14

SarahB88 · 15/01/2025 18:10

I did but I’m only 10DPO so it was a BFN 🙈 clear blue website does say Thursday is the earliest their tests will show a result for me. Still zero sign of AF so I’ll be testing again in the morning provided she doesn’t spring up over night.

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Fingers crossed!

Diamond89 · 15/01/2025 18:11

SkaterChick · 14/01/2025 17:27

Still no period and the drs cancelled my appointment until next week annoyingly

That’s rubbish of them. Any change?
I’m 7 dpo today, thought I felt implantation cramps for a couple of days but yesterday had some results back for some other investigations and the results really aren’t great. Maybe need to stop and focus on getting that under control and put ttc to the side for a bit :( sad really because I don’t think we’ve really got “a bit”

SarahB88 · 15/01/2025 18:10

SkaterChick · 15/01/2025 18:07

@SarahB88 did you end up testing?!

I did but I’m only 10DPO so it was a BFN 🙈 clear blue website does say Thursday is the earliest their tests will show a result for me. Still zero sign of AF so I’ll be testing again in the morning provided she doesn’t spring up over night.

SkaterChick · 15/01/2025 18:07

@SarahB88 did you end up testing?!

SkaterChick · 14/01/2025 18:48

SarahB88 · 14/01/2025 18:27

@SkaterChick urgh that’s so annoying that they’ve rescheduled you!! It’s fairly urgent.

No sign of AF for me, I would have started spotting yesterday or today if she was going to arrive on time so I’m really hoping this is a good sign. Got a digital test lined up to do on Thursday but the temptation to test tomorrow is so real!!

Oo that's so exciting. Fingers crossed for you xxx

SarahB88 · 14/01/2025 18:27

@SkaterChick urgh that’s so annoying that they’ve rescheduled you!! It’s fairly urgent.

No sign of AF for me, I would have started spotting yesterday or today if she was going to arrive on time so I’m really hoping this is a good sign. Got a digital test lined up to do on Thursday but the temptation to test tomorrow is so real!!

SkaterChick · 14/01/2025 17:27

Still no period and the drs cancelled my appointment until next week annoyingly

Diamond89 · 13/01/2025 12:20

SkaterChick · 13/01/2025 07:29

Two more bfn this morning so I think that test was a false positive for whatever reason 😭

Also did an opk and after peaking yesterday morning they are now getting fainter so for some reason I had an LH surge

Maybe my period will show up? Maybe in back in a tww.

I've got a drs appointment that's unrelated on Tuesday so I'll mention it then and see if they have any insight

Hey. It’s so frustrating and upsetting too. I agree mentioning it to the dr won’t do any harm. Hopefully they’ll have some ideas.