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Just starting TTC

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 02/06/2025 10:58

Hello we’ve just started TTC baby number 2 and I wondered if there was anyone else in a similar situation who fancied supporting each other? Everyone very welcome, baby number 1 or 100! I just remember how nice it was to have people to share crazy symptom spotting and commiserate unsuccessful cycles with last time. I’ve joined a few other threads and whilst they seem really friendly and supportive it feels a bit like I’m crashing a party where everyone else already knows each other so thought I’d try starting my own thread in the hope of finding someone else who felt the same.

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BeNavyLion · 21/07/2025 08:47

@therandomUNcongratulations!

I was scared too! (still am). So think it's totally normal.

therandomUN · 21/07/2025 08:37

Yesterday I thought I saw an absolute squinter at 8DPO. Naturally I woke up at the crack of dawn this morning to take another test (took two just to be sure!)

Still faint but visible to the naked eye!

These are Wondfo tests which are supposed to be quite good but going to go to Boots later and get a few more of a different brand.

I suddenly feel a bit scared!! Is that normal? I’ve literally wanted this for years and fantasised about it non stop and now it’s happened it all feels a bit like an anti climax 😂 Maybe it’s a defence mechanism?!

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Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 07:18

Hey everyone, am joining in as this is my first month TTC after a while. I fell pregnant before in March but unfortunately my partner and I received some sad news when we were a bit later on. Have just now felt up for trying again even though my periods returned a month ago. It’s been a whirlwind trying to get my head around taking vitamins and testing using strips again but am hoping that since I know what I’m doing more this time things will be a bit easier. Would love to have a spring/summer baby!

therandomUN · 18/07/2025 22:14

PurpleSpottedLeopard · 18/07/2025 13:22

Urgh one of those days. Met up with some friends and their toddlers at the park this morning and one of them told us that they were pregnant. Genuinely delighted for them but out of the group of us I was the only one not pregnant or with a new baby and just felt really left out and sad. One of those conversations where you know what’s coming from the start but have to force yourself to keep smiling.

Ahh bless you @PurpleSpottedLeopard. It will be your day one day. You’ve been wonderfully supportive of everyone on here including me, take comfort in the fact that you’re a great person!!

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 18/07/2025 13:22

Urgh one of those days. Met up with some friends and their toddlers at the park this morning and one of them told us that they were pregnant. Genuinely delighted for them but out of the group of us I was the only one not pregnant or with a new baby and just felt really left out and sad. One of those conversations where you know what’s coming from the start but have to force yourself to keep smiling.

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therandomUN · 17/07/2025 14:22

I’m 5dpo. Had bad 💩 this morning and really bad shooting pains in my left side low down.

SleepySkyRat · 14/07/2025 21:12

@PurpleSpottedLeopard thank you, I hope it’ll regulate quick too! Finally getting some milky CM so hoping that’s a sign that we’re moving towards EWCM! It’s lovely to be able to follow each others journeys and support each other through all the not-knowing.

rainbowsnack · 14/07/2025 17:11

BeNavyLion · 14/07/2025 15:46

@therandomUNI was the same! I couldn't focus on anything else haha. I was always checking the forums and symptom spotting.

@rainbowsnackthat makes sense! I cramped for a few days after I ovulated. Are you checking your peak using ovulation tests?

@all- Where are you all in your cycles now, and any symptom updates?

Not currently, it's our first cycle trying. Been tracking my cycle changes for ages though.

therandomUN · 14/07/2025 16:47

BeNavyLion · 14/07/2025 15:46

@therandomUNI was the same! I couldn't focus on anything else haha. I was always checking the forums and symptom spotting.

@rainbowsnackthat makes sense! I cramped for a few days after I ovulated. Are you checking your peak using ovulation tests?

@all- Where are you all in your cycles now, and any symptom updates?

It’s so all consuming!! I must have watched 100 pregnancy announcement vlogs this last month 😳😳

BeNavyLion · 14/07/2025 15:46

@therandomUNI was the same! I couldn't focus on anything else haha. I was always checking the forums and symptom spotting.

@rainbowsnackthat makes sense! I cramped for a few days after I ovulated. Are you checking your peak using ovulation tests?

@all- Where are you all in your cycles now, and any symptom updates?

therandomUN · 14/07/2025 13:46

2 DPO. Is it normal to just feel obsessed? It’s literally all I think about, read about, etc. And even though it’s only cycle 1, because I’ve wanted it for YEARS I just can’t imagine ever seeing a positive 😂

rainbowsnack · 14/07/2025 11:50

Pretty sure I'm ovulating (and according to Flo I am) really crampy on my left side, so I'm assuming that's the side I'm ovulating on this month lol, apparently the beginning of August will be the best time to take a test....

That feels so far away! XD

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 14/07/2025 10:50

Good luck to you too @GiraffesAtThePark! I really hope that you are successful soon.

Hello @SleepySkyRat I remember my cycles being really variable for a few cycles after I came off of the pill but I’ve also got friends who got pregnant straight away. Fingers crossed that your cycles regulate quickly. I’m with you on the overthinking! I’m trying so hard not to let TTC take over my life again, and to be honest there is less time for obsessing with a toddler, but I still find myself agonising over everything.

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SleepySkyRat · 13/07/2025 19:41

Hi all hope it’s ok if I join? I’m TTC baby #1. Been on the pill for over a decade but finished my withdrawal bleed 2 weeks ago so counting this as cycle 1. Don’t think I’ve ovulated yet so think this will be abnormally long but hoping my hormones will regulate soon so I can work out my cycle. I’m already overthinking things - limiting myself not to test until after when flo tells me I should test!

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 13/07/2025 18:20

Sounds like you’re covered @therandomUN! Fingers crossed for you!

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GiraffesAtThePark · 13/07/2025 06:20

I’m not a big fan of the heat. Makes me hope it will happen soon so I’m not pregnant during the height of summer 😂. I have a son who was born end of June and it was uncomfortable.

therandomUN · 12/07/2025 14:02

How is everyone doing with this weather? I’ve been feeling awful, sick, dizzy etc. if I didn’t know better (which I do!) I would assume I am pregnant 🙄

therandomUN · 12/07/2025 13:55

I finally made it back to ovulation! Last month we were NTNP and only DTD once around ovulation, which I now know was probably completely out anyway - Flo is NOT accurate at all and thank god I did decide to get the OPKs and not reply on it.

After thinking I would be super chill about the whole thing I went all in with OPKs and tracking 😂 so I’m counting this as official cycle 1. I peaked yesterday, which was CD 15, we had sex CD 10, 13 and 15 so I’m hoping that was enough as we’re out tonight and I’m guessing tomorrow will be too late?

GiraffesAtThePark · 12/07/2025 12:45

Hello all, best of luck to everyone! I’ve recently started TTC child number 3. I’m 39 with one ovary so statistically probably not the best 😂 but I’m not desperate so will accept it if it doesn’t happen. I’m lucky to have 2. We’ve not officially set a date to stop but I have December in my mind. I had my last child when I just turned 38 on cycle 4 so fingers crossed things haven’t changed that much.

mummm2 · 12/07/2025 10:09

Hello ladies, hope you’re all doing well! 💕
I’m now back from holiday so thought I’d jump back on to a thousand messages lol. Happy to see a few BFPs & sorry to those that haven’t had any luck yet.

I’m currently waiting for AF to start after finishing provera to delay my period.. I’ve tested just to be sure and it’s BFN. Last year when I delayed AF it started the day after I stopped my last tablet, so a little frustrated!

PearOpal · 08/07/2025 19:57

AHHHH @RadishTea its looking great!!! Congrats :)

rainbowsnack · 08/07/2025 15:03

Thanks for the welcome, I've just turned 37... Had my firstborn at 20 so definitely feeling too old now 😂but I've wanted another child for years, just wish I'd met my DP sooner! lol

Em3009 · 08/07/2025 08:22

@RadishTea ah so much clearer already! Keeping everything crossed for you 🤞 congratulations! X

RadishTea · 08/07/2025 06:39

Well the line is still faint but it’s definitely there and the spotting has stopped. I guess it is true! Hoping that it sticks now

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 07/07/2025 21:03

Hi @rainbowsnack welcome! I’m 34 and definitely feeling anxious about how long it might take to conceive this time. It took us over a year last time when I was 30/31.

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