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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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RadishTea · 07/07/2025 17:06

Thanks all. I’m hoping this is real but too soon to be sure.

Welcome @rainbowsnack I’m also 35, it all feels a bit more uncertain as you get a bit older but hope you have a straightforward journey!

rainbowsnack · 07/07/2025 14:03

Hi,

We're just starting our TTC journey. His first, my second. Never actively TTC before so a bit nervous and excited about the journey. I'm 35+ now so not sure how long it will take to conceive (which is why I'm nervous XD)

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 07/07/2025 11:10

@RadishTea I can see a line too. Really hope it’s the start of a positive for you and not a nasty evap.

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Em3009 · 07/07/2025 11:04

@RadishTea keeping everything crossed for you 🤞 x

RadishTea · 07/07/2025 11:02

Yes I have some more tests so will try again tomorrow. Had a little more bleeding this morning. Only a small amount but I’m very unsure that this is a real positive. Or it could be a very early chemical. Will have to just see what happens over the next few days…

Em3009 · 07/07/2025 10:43

@RadishTea do you have any other tests? I’ve seen a lot of people not get past faint lines on those ones! X

RadishTea · 07/07/2025 08:48

I’m 10dpo. Had a tiny bit of spotting yesterday so thought I was out but maybe it was implantation bleeding? I didn’t have that with my first pregnancy so wasn’t expecting it this time but I guess it can vary. The line was so faint I won’t totally believe it until I get something clearer but fingers crossed!

Abie04 · 07/07/2025 08:46

@RadishTea I can definitely see something there!

Em3009 · 07/07/2025 08:24

@RadishTea i can see it! How many dpo are you? X

BeNavyLion · 07/07/2025 07:35

@RadishTea I see it - there's a risk it could be an evap but mine came on like that and were positive 🙂

RadishTea · 07/07/2025 06:51

Is this a line??

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Em3009 · 02/07/2025 10:42

@PurpleSpottedLeopard @RadishTea thank you! Just now to wait and see 😅🤣 (won’t stop me analysing OPK’s every month though haha!)

RadishTea · 02/07/2025 10:27

@PurpleSpottedLeopard oh sorry the test was inconclusive but fingers crossed that the nausea is a good sign.

@Em3009 that's really helpful that you've made some progress with the diagnosis. Fingers crossed that the specialists can help.

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 02/07/2025 10:04

@Em3009 I’m really pleased for you that you have a diagnosis now and a plan for how to move forward. I hope everything moves quickly for you. It must be a lot to get your head around though so I hope that you’re ok.

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Em3009 · 02/07/2025 09:01

@PurpleSpottedLeopard oh what a pain for you! Keeping everything crossed for you!

I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS! I’ve been prescribed some tablets to force AF, partner has to go for sperm testing then we will be referred to fertility! So overwhelming but happy for progress! X

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 02/07/2025 08:32

Ahh sorry for not replying to you all, one of those weeks!

@BeNavyLion so pleased that everything is going well for you! Yeah I would have been 1dpo when you messaged, I think I’m 10dpo now.

@Em3009 I’m so sorry you’re still waiting but I hope your appointment was helpful.

@DaisyChain505 how typical getting your period on the day of your appointment! Fingers crossed for some progress for you now.

@RadishTea the TWW definitely drags I find myself continually checking how many days I am and then being surprised that it hasn’t changed yet! Really pleased for you that your ovulation tests worked.

So I’ve been feeling really nauseous for the last few days and initially thought it was just the heat but have started to get hopeful now! I took a test yesterday and managed to get an invalid one again… honestly the luck I’ve had with tests this cycle and last one you’d think I’d never taken one before! I have more tests arriving tomorrow though so will have to wait until then.

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CinnamonBuns67 · 01/07/2025 16:55

I'm ttc #2 aswell. Currently CD19 1DPO.

RadishTea · 01/07/2025 15:03

How are you getting on @PurpleSpottedLeopard ?

I know my ovulation date now as I used OPK tests this month so 4DPO now. Each day feels so slow…

Em3009 · 23/06/2025 10:46

@DaisyChain505 that’s just typical isn’t it!

RadishTea · 23/06/2025 09:45

@PurpleSpottedLeopard fingers crossed for a good outcome this month! The TWW is agonising…
@BeNavyLion I’m not surprised you’ve been thirsty - it’s been so hot! (assuming you are in the UK). Hopefully the nausea doesn’t get too bad.

@Em3009 @DaisyChain505 hope the appointments are helpful.

I got some ovulation tests and don’t think I’ve ovulated yet but should be fairly soon I think. My toddler has been sick though so none of us have had much sleep and I haven’t been thinking about TTC much.

DaisyChain505 · 23/06/2025 09:28

PurpleSpottedLeopard · 23/06/2025 08:33

@Em3009 and @DaisyChain505 If you’re still here I hope that you’ve managed to get some answers from your doctors. Don’t feel like you have to reply just wanted to say that I hoped you were both ok.

Hi!

funnily enough I got my first period in 6 months the day of my Drs appt.

God knows when the next will be but hey ho it’s a start.

We have our papers to fill out and hopefully we will get our appt date asap to see what comes next.

Em3009 · 23/06/2025 09:00

@PurpleSpottedLeopard so sorry I lost the thread somehow! 🤦‍♀️ hope you are all ok :)

I have an appointment Thursday morning so we will see what they say! Currently 14 weeks since last AF 😅 x

BeNavyLion · 23/06/2025 08:34

@PurpleSpottedLeopardfingers crossed for you!!! I really hope this month is the one for you ❤️ are you 1DPO now?

Every is going well so far. I've not had many symptoms, well a few, but on and off. Yesterday the nausea started to hit. Seems I'll be getting it at night which is good as it won't affect work haha.
Biggest symptom is since day 1 I've been really thirsty but seems that's normal from what some are saying.

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 23/06/2025 08:33

@Em3009 and @DaisyChain505 If you’re still here I hope that you’ve managed to get some answers from your doctors. Don’t feel like you have to reply just wanted to say that I hoped you were both ok.

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 23/06/2025 08:31

Hello how is everyone feeling? I’m entering the TWW again so fully expecting to be obsessing over symptoms soon! Where abouts is everyone else in their cycles?

@BeNavyLion and @CherryVicky I hope that things have continued to progress nicely for you both!

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