TTC Baby #3 Not our first rodeo 🤠

Thanks @olivehush 😊

We have DS 7 and DD 5, so I’m hyper aware that every cycle longer means bigger age gaps 🙈

I had ewcm (sorry!) on the 9th and 10th so going to assume that was ovulation, which would only put me at 3/4 dpo right now? We actually go on holiday on Sunday so I’m kind of thinking I’m going to need to test first thing before we leave at about 9/10 dpo and pop a test in the case just incase if it’s bfn?

Hello 👋 Mind if I join?

We're on cycle 1 of TTC #3 and honestly I feel like I'm obsessing about it already 🙈😅

I actually posted a thread asking for some advice, I just had my mirena coil removed on the 22nd September and as a result have no idea when I should test as I have no idea when to expect a period - I didn't have them at all on the coil, other than a very unusual 6 day bleed just before it was removed on 7th-12th September.

I feel all the symptoms but have no doubts my mind is also fabricating a lot of this because I want it so bad! Most notably though, a full/achey feeling, tender but fairly firm abdomen, achey boobs, lower back pain, the odd wave of nausea and fatigue like I can't explain. Did a test on Sunday (amongst the multiple others in the days before it lol) but it was negative - of course could be way off with dating, genuinely have zero clue!

@olivehushoh lol that was good it was cancelled then 😂 omg I know it really is exhausting isn’t it 😴 hopefully you are 1dpo 🤞🏼haha I tested this morning 8dpo and unsurprisingly was BFN 😅 can’t help myself I would have been more surprised it it was positive tbh 😂 I’ve had backache last two days which I’ve only ever had in pregnancy but I won’t read too much into it. I feel like this maybe isn’t going to be a lucky cycle just a feeling.

@MintRobinglad you got some hopefully they help pinpoint o a bit better 🤞🏼

@olivehush funny how each cycle can differ, when we think we know our routine it changes haha! That's good you could dtd

@mummatara got those opks from amazon so will give that a go this month, just to help me get a sense of when in the month I'm ovulating

Keeping fingers crossed for you both!! Xx

@olivehushoooh that exciting a few less days to wait! Though not very helpful for your planning 🤦🏼‍♀️ least you managed to get some action in and hopefully works out better for you a CD14? he was going away wasn’t he?

Apparently 6DPO today according to my temp chart but I had quite bad ovulation pain the day after it thinks I ovulated which is very unusual for me so I’m going with 5 maybe 6DPO. Nothing much unusual to note other than I’ve had a lot of cm more than I normally would at this point and boobies are hurting ever so slightly which I haven’t had pregnant or not since I was pregnant with my first in 2020. neither of those very helpful at indicating pregnancy just maybe a good progesterone rise 🤔😂 managed to keep super busy this week and DH is on a stag do this weekend so I’m solo with the other 2 that’s def going to keep me busy 🙈

@MintRobinoh no I’m sorry she showed up 😢

I’ve always had success with easy at home tests. Big box is not too expensive from Amazon. I would def recommend checking your CM daily too. my opks don’t really do anything until the day before ovulation sometimes I’ll get a small rise 2 days before ovulation which doesn’t give you much opportunity before you ovulate. I always have fertile mucus at least 4/5 days up to O day.

I am indeed in the TWW. 2/3 dpo today. I’ve been so busy haven’t had much opportunity to worry too much about it. I’m sure by the weekend I’ll be itching to test even though I know it will show nothing 😂

Hi @olivehush @mummatara- AF arrived today, 3 days late 😥

Disappointed but not surprised tbh. On to cycle #3! Might start testing for ovulation, as I'm afraid I'm missing the peak with my irregular cycles. Any recs of good ovulation tests?

How are you both getting on? In the TWW now? Xx

@olivehushim jealous too 😂 sadly ive never been one to O on CD14. It always feels such a long wait doesn’t it 😭 lol distraction is key I’m hoping it goes fairly quick 🤞🏼 I do have plenty to be doing 😂

@MintRobinhow is it going? I hope AF has been a no show for you 🤞🏼

im 1 or 2 dpo today. BBT would put ovulation at 2 days ago but I had crappy ovulation pain yesterday so I think it was probably yesterday onto the fun TWW though its really never 2 weeks as I only have an 11 day LP

@mummatara i feel like I'm losing my nerve haha! App predicts Af due on Monday (though my cycles can be all over the shop), so i don't know whether to wait and see if it arrives during the week, and if not, test later in the week? Feel like i don't want to test too early and drive myself crazy looking for lines!!

Oh that's great! Good luck to you too 😊 haha i suppose it depends how you're both feeling! Xx

@MintRobinare you still planning to test tomorrow? Good luck if you are and let us know how you get on We’re rooting for you! My last successful pregnancy I had zero symptoms was so shocked when the test was positive.

my OPK has started to rise pretty sure will peak tomorrow if previous cycles are anything to go by so O maybe tomorrow evening or Monday right on schedule

I can’t decide whether to give hubby a break tonight and dtd tomorrow or dtd tonight and leave tomorrow 🙈

@MintRobin thanks for sharing your circumstances. I guess mine are similar to yours. We are planning to expand our space in the next couple years regardless (I.e. larger home, car etc) and fortunately financially secure. I agree it's tricky whatever number. I guess a concern is perceptions given we're in a 'two and through' world in the West, and also how much a third may take away from how much we can invest in our two.

@mummatara I resonate with everything you have mentioned, especially having just come back from our first holiday as a family of 4 a couple days ago! Fun, but very very challenging. I guess the struggle is temporary as challenging as it can be.

@mummatara I don't know! Been feeling a bit tired etc, but i know all the symptoms of pregnancy/AF are the same haha!

Previously, I tested late as my periods are always a bit all over the shop and just thought i was having longer cycles. This time, i feel so much more aware of when things 'should' be happening, so bit worried to test i think incase its negative!

Oh fingers crossed for you! Hopefully it's a fruitful TWW xx

@olivehushI remember when I was so jealous of pregnancy announcements always feels a bit gutting 😢 but the time will come for you when it gets to be yours that’s the happy bit 👏🏼

@Outside9ahhhh I think it’s def good to chat about it and if you’re both thinking yes then you should go for it. I think people don’t expect bigger families now a lot of people think two is the norm now but you have to do what feels right for you and your family.
I’m worried about the mayhem and logistics of car holidays etc with three but honestly I just think we will make it work because it’s something we want.

@MintRobin oooh you’re doing so well holding out testing 🙊 I would have def caved by now. How do you feel any symptoms? I’ve just started fertile window think I will O Sunday or Monday so then onto the TWW 🙄 the worst bit IMO!

Hi @Outside9. I think choosing to start ttc (regardless iof number!) can be tricky, good that you and your husband are chatting it through. Do you have specific feelings one way or other?

For us, we'd both love to have another if we can. Just feel like there's a wee space for another; we're lucky to have the means and space, didn't feel 'done' yet. If it doesn't work out though, we love the family we have! Hope you and your husband reach a decision that you're both happy with :)

@olivehush @mummatara , how are you both getting on? AF due on Monday so I'm hoping to wait until Sunday at earliest to test xx

Debating back and forth with DH in whether we want to try for #3. We're 32 and 35 now, DCs are 15 months and 3.5 years.

I'm one of 6, DH us one of 4. We had both desired a biggish family. But now we're here we're struggling to logically justify another.

@MintRobinahhh almost there then. I love that you go with the flow I told myself I would be chill this time time round and not bother with opks but I bought some the other day 😂 I think I just can’t help myself I do know my cycles pretty well by now though so I don’t really need to do them it’s more to settle my own crazy brain probs make me feel like I’m doing something instead of waiting! tbf the sooner I find out I’m pregnant the sooner I can start taking my meds to hopefully help it become a sticky one so that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it 😂 I’m about to hit fertile window currently CD12. O will be around 17/18/19 though I have had a few occasions of 20/21 but not for a while.

@mummatara Ah, fair enough! I'm terrible at remembering to take tablets haha, so I've just been taking one that's got both folic acid and vit D for now. Good to know there are things that can help though!

Think I'm aroundv5/6dpo - i don't chart or anything, just notice signs and dtd regulay. I worry i'd become a bit obsessed if i start charting temp etc! Going to just go with flow for now.

Where are you at in your cycle?