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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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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 06/06/2025 16:10

Hi @peanutForever really sorry to hear about you previous losses. Sounds like you’re well organised with supplements! I’m impressed!

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BeNavyLion · 06/06/2025 15:45

@peanutForeverim so sorry to hear about your losses 😢 Fingers crossed for you this cycle!
Out of curiosity, what does raspberry leaf tea help with?

I'm now DPO 6 - I've had strange cramps a lot today. Mostly like slight period pain. At one point I felt a strong poke like pain by my bellybutton - no clue what that could be. My breasts are starting to get painful, but mildly so. I'm kinda thinking the pain could be food related as well.

peanutForever · 06/06/2025 15:10

Hey all can i join? Im on the other threads too we are all really friendly!

Im CD3 on cycle 2 of TTC#2!

Ive had 2 early losses @ 6.5weeks, DS who is 4 now and begging for a sibling- & a chemical pregnancy after him- unplanned. All pregnancies were conceived first cycle + first one was on birthcontrol..im on naitre vitamins, coq10, omega 3, taking raspberry leaf tea up until ovulation...uhm will be having pomegranate/beetroot juice after ovulation

ooh and aspirin! And trying mucinex method this cycle too

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 06/06/2025 14:51

I could technically test now (would be on the early side though) but I’m trying to hold off for as long as I can. Spent far too much time and money staring at tests trying to see lines that weren’t there last time around so trying to avoid it for as long as possible.

I’m absolutely exhausted which is not a normal AF symptom for me but could just be down to having an active toddler and a busy couple of weeks catching up with me!

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CTTat · 05/06/2025 13:43

@PurpleSpottedLeopard @Lou12387 how many days until you can both test?

Lou12387 · 05/06/2025 12:26

@PurpleSpottedLeopard totally agree! I was busy reading threads last night about testing at 8dpo and seeing how many people got positives.

I've managed to hold off testing though!

Any symptoms to report?

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 05/06/2025 11:40

Why is it that time seems to go so much more slowly in the TWW?! Completely gone over to the dark side now and reading into every little symptom whilst deep down knowing that it’s unlikely really. Urgh.

Sending positive thoughts to everyone also waiting and to everyone who is still waiting to be able to start.

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 05/06/2025 11:34

Hi @BeNavyLion and @CherryVicky lovely to have you both here!

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CherryVicky · 04/06/2025 16:40

Hi just started TTC #2. I've missed this cycle window as had my coil removed last week. I think it's so helpful having that support group around. Last used mumsnet when trying for my 1st over 7 years ago and stayed in touch with a lovely group for a few years that all had babies around July that year so thought I'd rejoin again 🥰

CTTat · 04/06/2025 15:16

BeNavyLion · 04/06/2025 07:33

Hi all! I'm DPO 4 - this is my second month trying. We only DTD twice as LH peak was a lot sooner than expected (CD9).
No symptoms other than normal luteal phase cramping.
Really struggling not to obsess 😅

It only takes once… sending lots of baby dust your way ✨✨✨

BeNavyLion · 04/06/2025 07:33

Hi all! I'm DPO 4 - this is my second month trying. We only DTD twice as LH peak was a lot sooner than expected (CD9).
No symptoms other than normal luteal phase cramping.
Really struggling not to obsess 😅

Abie04 · 04/06/2025 02:46

PurpleSpottedLeopard · 03/06/2025 21:23

Our little one will hopefully be 3 when dc2 is born too @SpeedyBulletTrain and I completely agree it feels like it would be a really good age gap for our family.

Same here ds will be almost 3 if it happens, i agree its a good age gape. my sister and i have a 3 year gap.

Abie04 · 04/06/2025 02:44

CTTat · 03/06/2025 14:49

I’m doing the opposite type of symptom spotting 🤣 I’m looking for all my pregnancy symptoms to be gone and for a sign I might start ovulating….
But I’m going to be fully invested in all your symptom spotting while I can’t do any of my own!

I hope ovulation starts soon for you 🤞

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 03/06/2025 21:35

CTTat · 03/06/2025 14:51

Is anyone taking any supplements or trying any other kinds of magical baby making spells?

No I haven’t taken anything yet. I did use the pregnacare before conception vitamins last time though and I should probably get some ordered so thanks for the reminder! I oddly feel less prepared for TTC this time but it did take over my life a bit the first time so perhaps that’s a good thing…
Have you got anything in mind to try?

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 03/06/2025 21:23

Our little one will hopefully be 3 when dc2 is born too @SpeedyBulletTrain and I completely agree it feels like it would be a really good age gap for our family.

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CTTat · 03/06/2025 14:52

SpeedyBulletTrain · 03/06/2025 11:02

If TTC doesn't take that long our DD should be 3 before DC2 would be born, I feel like that would be the perfect gap for us. Like you, lots of the families we know with kids DDs age either have had a second or are expecting!

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3 years would be a lovely gap as your older one will completely get new baby… old enough to understand a bit more

CTTat · 03/06/2025 14:51

Is anyone taking any supplements or trying any other kinds of magical baby making spells?

CTTat · 03/06/2025 14:49

I’m doing the opposite type of symptom spotting 🤣 I’m looking for all my pregnancy symptoms to be gone and for a sign I might start ovulating….
But I’m going to be fully invested in all your symptom spotting while I can’t do any of my own!

Abie04 · 03/06/2025 13:04

@PurpleSpottedLeopard l know! Its easier said than done, but took another look at my calendar and saw that the symptoms started right around the time i was ovulating and some after, so its probably too early for anything to happen.

SpeedyBulletTrain · 03/06/2025 11:02

PurpleSpottedLeopard · 03/06/2025 10:57

@Abie04 I told myself I wouldn’t symptom spot this time and just wait to miss a period but I’ve been absolutely exhausted the past two days and have had similar pulling pains to the ones you describe so that plan has clearly gone out of the window! It’s so hard not to…

Hi @SpeedyBulletTrain our little one is 2 as well! So many people I was pregnant with the first time have either had a second or are pregnant again now so it seems like an age gap lots of people aim for!

If TTC doesn't take that long our DD should be 3 before DC2 would be born, I feel like that would be the perfect gap for us. Like you, lots of the families we know with kids DDs age either have had a second or are expecting!

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 03/06/2025 10:57

@Abie04 I told myself I wouldn’t symptom spot this time and just wait to miss a period but I’ve been absolutely exhausted the past two days and have had similar pulling pains to the ones you describe so that plan has clearly gone out of the window! It’s so hard not to…

Hi @SpeedyBulletTrain our little one is 2 as well! So many people I was pregnant with the first time have either had a second or are pregnant again now so it seems like an age gap lots of people aim for!

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SpeedyBulletTrain · 02/06/2025 20:36

Hello! We're in the 2ww on our first cycle trying for #2. How old is your first? Our DD is 2!

Abie04 · 02/06/2025 18:57

Thank you @PurpleSpottedLeopard

Anyone symptom spotting yet? I've been all kind of things since yesterday. Had pain or pulling in both sides of my pelvis, very sore breasts its becoming uncomfortable and today i started feeling dizzy when i tried to stand. I hope its a good sign.

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PurpleSpottedLeopard · 02/06/2025 15:48

Of course @CTTat! You’re very welcome. I’m so sorry to hear about your recent loss.

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CTTat · 02/06/2025 13:59

Can I join you ladies…
Feel like I could do with a little support network around me for this one. We are going to start TTC we had a MMC at 12 weeks and I’m currently 10 days post surgery. So waiting to see if cycles come back to normal 🤞🏻
This will be my 4th and our 3rd together…. The baby we lost was a surprise pregnancy but its made us now feel like maybe one more would compete us if it happens again.