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TTC Baby #3 Not our first rodeo 🤠

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olivehush · 28/09/2025 15:05

I thought I’d start a thread for those TTC baby number 3 (and beyond, feel free to join!) It would be nice to share experiences. I feel like where I’m from 3 is the new 2 😅 but I’ve always felt like I wanted a bigger family anyway (I am 1 of 4!)

For background, DD1 has just turned 6 and DD2 has just turned 4. I’m on cycle #2, AF due in a couple of days but I’m testing BFN so roll on cycle #3. I was really hoping to catch before November so baby would only be 4 school years behind DD2 🙈 but what will be will be!

DD1 took 15 cycles

DD2 took 1 cycle

Anyone else??? X

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mummatara · 20/10/2025 10:01

@olivehushnow it’s dried and developed a bit more I can see it easily it was just at the 5 minute point the test looked so much lighter. I won’t get my hopes up too much and then I might be pleasantly surprised 🤞🏼😂

olivehush · 20/10/2025 09:27

I can see progression on all! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you! Xx

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mummatara · 20/10/2025 07:07

Sorry for the terrible picture my bathroom light is sooo bright was trying to block the glare 😂

TTC Baby #3 Not our first rodeo 🤠
mummatara · 20/10/2025 06:58

@OliveRose2sorry about your MC they really really suck. I’m 40 in a couple of weeks and it def doesn’t fill you with confidence but then I always think there are plenty of people that have babies much older than 40! We’ve given ourselves a year I said if we don’t get a sticky one in that time then we’ll have to be content with our 2 DS

@justkeepswimming2701welcome and good luck for the TWW

@olivehushoh no 🙈 like you say school run this morning will keep you nice and busy! No judgement here I have def tested super early before and even as I’m dipping it I’m like what am I doing 😂

I'm not sure if this is going to be a sticky one ladies 🙈 this mornings boots test looked a bit sus at the 5 min mark it does seem to have progressed a little from Saturday but I just don’t know next few days will tell all I suppose. Weirdly the easy at home tests have really progressed but I don’t have any left now 🙄

OliveRose2 · 19/10/2025 21:39

Thanks @MintRobin, yeah I'd never had a miscarriage before, and was quite shocked at how brutal and traumatic it was. The things we go through! I'm on D8 of this cycle now.

@olivehush i've got a 21 month old boy and a 4yr old girl (who keeps asking when she's getting a sister!) Good luck for when you test again, I always find it impossible not to test early as well!

MamaO88 · 19/10/2025 21:38

olivehush · 19/10/2025 21:19

Also @MamaO88 the dog knew!!! Haha

Hahaha seems he definitely did!

Will test again in the morning on a clear blue and see how that compares

olivehush · 19/10/2025 21:19

Also @MamaO88 the dog knew!!! Haha

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olivehush · 19/10/2025 21:19

Omgggggg @MamaO88 that’s clear as day! You must be thrilled! Looking like this is a lucky thread! Keep us posted with your next tests!

Lovely line progression there @mummatara keep us posted!

Welcome @OliveRose2 sorry to hear about your MC. I know a lot of people locally who are heading towards 40 and are pregnant/recently had babies so you’re definitely still in with a good chance! How old are your 2 DCs?

Hiya @justkeepswimming2701 a few of us on here with 2 DDs 😆 DH is desperate for a boy but will be happy with a healthy baby of course. Hope this TWW goes quickly for you.

Caved and tested this morning 7dpo 🙈 whyyyyy. BFN of course. Hasn’t dampened my mood as I know it’s too early. I guess I thought on the off chance I was a day out calculating O orrrr one of those rare ones that got a super early BFP haha. Back to the craziness of school runs tomorrow though so that should distract me from testing in the morning!

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justkeepswimming2701 · 19/10/2025 20:54

Hi, can I join too? I’m TTC number 3 and have just entered the TWW of cycle 5. I already have two DD age 4 and 1, but have always wanted 3 children. It took 6 months to conceive my first, and 9 months to conceive my second so presumed it would take a while for a third. Hoping to be lucky to catch before the year ends 🤞 lovely to see a positive already on this thread! X

MintRobin · 19/10/2025 20:14

@olivehush getting on OK with the tests thanks, though no peak yet! So will see what happens in the coming days xx

MintRobin · 19/10/2025 20:13

Congrats @MamaO88 @mummatara, so pleased for you both!

Hopefully you get some luck in coming days @olivehush!

Welcome @OliveRose2 - so sorry to hear about the miscarriage. It's all so stressful isn't it! Where are you at in your cycle?

OliveRose2 · 19/10/2025 15:10

Hi can I join?

Currently TTC number three. Started last November and got pregnant quite quickly but then had a miscarriage at the end of February, and have been trying since then with no luck. Feeling quite panicky about my age as I turn 40 in December.

So nice to see the positive results on this thread 😊

Outside9 · 19/10/2025 14:49

Congratulations to you both! @mummatara @MamaO88 very happy to see you have progressive lines

I think I'm 6/7DPO; So at least week to my period being due. My older DD has been yapping about her imaginary "little brother" for the last few weeks, which is weird as we're not sure where she has got this from. My DH dismissed this as something she probably picked up from a friend in Nursery (after two girls, he's convinced he can only be a girl dad).

mummatara · 19/10/2025 13:06

@MamaO88yes 13/14 dpo today I’ve never had a positive so late. I often wonder what they are doing when they say you can implant 6-12 dpo like are they just floating around looking for a juicy spot to implant 😂

MamaO88 · 19/10/2025 11:10

Looking good @mummatara - think you were a couple of days ahead of me?

mummatara · 19/10/2025 09:26

top is yesterdays bottom today’s

TTC Baby #3 Not our first rodeo 🤠
MamaO88 · 19/10/2025 07:13

Yeah, well also trying to keep it from the kids just now as they're of the age that as soon as they know they’ll be telling everyone! 🙄😂

I'm really chuffed for how clear that line is for my dates, I was expecting more of a squinter but hubby couldn’t deny this one! Haha

@mummatara looking forward to seeing your next test!

mummatara · 19/10/2025 07:04

@MamaO88haha I was pregnant on our all inclusive honeymoon the place we went to served some amazing wine according to DH but I had none 😂🙄 see if you can get some more at the airport maybe?

MamaO88 · 19/10/2025 07:01

Thanks @mummatara - absolutely buzzing and a great start to our holiday, although guess the all inclusive won’t be as well used now 😂

I’ve got 2 tests in the case with me, had originally thought Tuesday for next test as think I’m only 10dpo today, but now there’s a line I definitely will want to check progression!

mummatara · 19/10/2025 07:00

My line got slightly darker this morning so that’s reassuring. I’ve got one test left so will pop to boots today and get some more. Il take some pictures in the daylight

mummatara · 19/10/2025 06:58

@MamaO88omg that’s so exciting! What a great early line! I was going to message this morning and then realised how early it was and was like give the woman a chance 😂 will you test again tomorrow?

MamaO88 · 19/10/2025 06:55

🙊🙊🙊

TTC Baby #3 Not our first rodeo 🤠
olivehush · 18/10/2025 17:35

Ahh it’s sounding positive for you @mummatara fingers crossed for a sticky one!

I am too a line profession girly OBV. I’ve had 3 chemicals/early MCs and I was blindsided by the first one but the second two I tested every day and lines got fainter so knew it was coming and that does make it ever so slightly easier (only in my opinion!)

I test until I get a dye stealer/im too nauseous to dip tests in wee any more 🤢that’s generally when I know it’s a goer 😂

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mummatara · 18/10/2025 17:11

@Outside9thank you 🤞🏼

@olivehushhahaha if it makes you feel better I almost caved at 7dpo too and def told myself don’t be dumb 😂 you’re doing well keep going with the distractions you haven’t got long! It would be nice if we can be 5/5 this cycle for everyone 💪🏼🤞🏼

@MamaO88yes I’m a line progression girly there is no way on earth I could leave it at that and not test 😂 tbf I have managed to work out there was something wrong with 2 pregnancies checking line progression so def something to be said for it helped me not get my hopes up too much those times. Can’t wait to hear in the morning hopefully a bfp 🤞🏼I’ll be up nice and early I have one that likes a 7/7.30 start but the youngest is anywhere between 5 and 6am 😫

the bleeding has now disappeared completely to be replaced by horrendous back ache which I remember with 2nd DS. Hopefully that means it’s gonna be a good sticky one it’s nice and burrowed in ❤️

MamaO88 · 18/10/2025 15:29

Oooh @mummatara - I see the lines! That’s so exciting, will you test again tomorrow or in a day or so? I’m terrible if I get a faint line for wanting to see the progression! 😅

I’ll definitely let you guys know how tomorrow goes @olivehush - will be testing super early in the morning as we’re getting picked up at 6:30! Having to pack a couple of tests into the case just incase it’s still early