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TTC baby number 4!

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TTCbaby4 · 16/02/2026 15:20

Hello, just looking for some advice and I guess, somewhere to offload!

Me and DH are currently trying to conceive baby number 4, but, I haven't had a period since August 2025.

February 3rd - February 7th 2026, I noticed spotting when I wiped. Pinky, very light, then some very pale orangey, and also some tinged in clear cervical fluid.

One app suggested this was my fertile period..

Another suggested it was my period.

February 5th I started using clear blue digital ovulation tests and on the 5th - empty circle
On 6th I got a 'Still smiley' so, DTD.

Had full, heavy feelings in right side ovary (my dominant ovary) then and since then, but tracking LH with premom tests, all showing 'low' (Highest 0.42)

Cervical mucus now 'thin, lotiony, but I'd class as drying fast or, on the drier side ' on 16th February.

I've been wanting to implement the shettles method but, obviously without having had a period of a structure to my cycle, I'm struggling.

So, feeling a little depleted with attempts.

Anyone else had these struggles with not knowing if or when you'll have a period or ovulate?

I feel like I'm wasting my time.

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Creepyoctopus · Yesterday 04:45

Hey everyone just wanted to pop on i had a surgery at the weekend to get a diagnosis for my endometriosis who stage 4, i also got some pretty bad news I’ll be unable to conceive naturally without ivf as my only fallopian tube is completely blocked :( i had a feeling this was going to be the case still unsure how to feel atm, but wishing you ladies all the best and sending as much baby dust your way as i can xx

laesosalt · 13/10/2026 15:56

@TTCbaby4 Yeah I had a scan at 8 weeks where we saw the heartbeat and baby measuring a week ahead so very positive. I actually haven’t had sickness thankfully! Just nausea in the morning but super tired 🤪 I guess that is expected with 3 little ones 😏

Hope you get that positive soon! X

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TTCbaby4 · 13/10/2026 15:42

CPHB2021 · 12/10/2026 11:46

11dpo for me. I’m on holiday in Turkey. Planning to wean cold turkey when we get home on Thursday and I feel really upset about it so I’m praying I get a BFP but we only DTD once, so it’s almost impossible as I wasn’t even fully tracking. I’m tempted to buy a test at the pharmacy but also don’t want to feel depressed the last few days when it’s a BFN. X

Test while you're out there! Avoid the holiday blues and testing blues together. Id rather have a negative in Turkey than in the UK 😂

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TTCbaby4 · 13/10/2026 15:40

laesosalt · 12/10/2026 11:58

@TTCbaby4 Ahhhh not long until you can test. Do you feel you covered ok this month? Keep positive lovely, it will happen ❤️

@CPHB2021 You never know, it only takes one time (speaking from experience)! Sending hugs and hope you’re having a nice holiday - a perfect distraction ☀️ xx

Feels insensitive to talk about me but all is well thank you xxxx

Not insensitive at all!! Have you had a scan or anything yet? Hope the sickness hasn't hit too bad 😂🫶🏻

I feel we covered it well but, I'm starting to wonder if hormones are a bit messed up. Maybe PCOS related so, we'll see. @CPHB2021 fingers crossed for you! When are you testing?

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laesosalt · 12/10/2026 11:58

@TTCbaby4 Ahhhh not long until you can test. Do you feel you covered ok this month? Keep positive lovely, it will happen ❤️

@CPHB2021 You never know, it only takes one time (speaking from experience)! Sending hugs and hope you’re having a nice holiday - a perfect distraction ☀️ xx

Feels insensitive to talk about me but all is well thank you xxxx

CPHB2021 · 12/10/2026 11:46

11dpo for me. I’m on holiday in Turkey. Planning to wean cold turkey when we get home on Thursday and I feel really upset about it so I’m praying I get a BFP but we only DTD once, so it’s almost impossible as I wasn’t even fully tracking. I’m tempted to buy a test at the pharmacy but also don’t want to feel depressed the last few days when it’s a BFN. X

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TTCbaby4 · 12/10/2026 11:43

laesosalt · 12/10/2026 11:23

How is everyone getting on? Been thinking of you ladies x

Currently about 8dpo.. how's things with you? Is baby doing okay?

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laesosalt · 12/10/2026 11:23

How is everyone getting on? Been thinking of you ladies x

Creepyoctopus · 21/09/2026 12:26

Hey how are you sorry to hear you got another negative it was the same for last month too :( currently in my fertile windows haven’t got much hope but trying to cling on if nothing happens for us this month i think we’ll be taking a little break as we are not wanting a July/august baby

CPHB2021 · 12/09/2026 08:50

BFN again on 11dpo. Gosh, it’s quite exhausting isn’t it. To have bfn month after month. X

CPHB2021 · 09/09/2026 16:27

How’s everyone doing? I’m hyping myself up to test again this month. I know it’ll be negative again! But we did try and we BD four times over my app’s prediction. I decided not to do strip tests this month. I think I’m about 8/9dpo from the app and cm etc. I feel so sad about weaning my toddler but so ready to be pregnant again!

Creepyoctopus · 08/09/2026 18:36

Hey everyone congratulations to all that have positive tests, I’m currently 7 days late but definitely not pregnant so just wait for AF to show up got a feeling it’s going to be a bad one when it does show up

laesosalt · 01/09/2026 13:25

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TTC baby number 4!
laesosalt · 31/08/2026 21:20

Thank you so much ladies! I did a cheap boots one tonight and got a glaring positive. Ahhhhhh 🫶🏼

Sending baby dust to those still trying - it will happen.

Awww @KatieBee25 🌸 You’re doing a fab job. When is your first scan? So exciting! X

KatieBee25 · 31/08/2026 17:34

@laesosalt congratulations lovely! I'm 7 weeks now and feeling very sick and tired 😂 good luck everyone else xx

CPHB2021 · 31/08/2026 17:10

Ahhhh that’s definitely positive!! Congratulations. So exciting xx

laesosalt · 31/08/2026 15:36

Clearblue… don’t believe it’s real!

TTC baby number 4!
laesosalt · 31/08/2026 11:58

It is faint but pink @CPHB2021🤞🏼

TTC baby number 4!
CPHB2021 · 31/08/2026 11:34

Ooooh so exciting!! Pics? Fingers crossed for you xx

laesosalt · 31/08/2026 11:34

9dpo and I’ve just taken a test which has a faint line…

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TTCbaby4 · 29/08/2026 14:48

CPHB2021 · 29/08/2026 13:19

I’ve given up at the moment. We’re going away in October and I still want to be breastfeeding for the flights but once we’re home, I’m going to wean my two year old. I don’t think I will fall pg whilst I’m feeding. Bittersweet! Xx

I'm still breastfeeding my two year old too, but I fell pregnant easily before while breastfeeding so, I'm not chalking it up to that for now. Hope you have a nice getaway, we have a UK cabin getaway in October so, I'm risking not being able to use the hot tub there by continuing to try, but, I think I'm out this month 🙄💔

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TTCbaby4 · 29/08/2026 14:46

laesosalt · 29/08/2026 11:40

I’m so sorry, it is such an exhausting experience. Feel no words can make it better either 🌸 Sending hugs and strength @TTCbaby4 xx

The tww is just draining isn't it!
My headache today isn't helping my mood. 😂

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CPHB2021 · 29/08/2026 13:19

I’ve given up at the moment. We’re going away in October and I still want to be breastfeeding for the flights but once we’re home, I’m going to wean my two year old. I don’t think I will fall pg whilst I’m feeding. Bittersweet! Xx

laesosalt · 29/08/2026 11:40

I’m so sorry, it is such an exhausting experience. Feel no words can make it better either 🌸 Sending hugs and strength @TTCbaby4 xx

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TTCbaby4 · 29/08/2026 11:32

laesosalt · 29/08/2026 10:57

Awwwww still a chance lovely 🤞🏼 Will you test again tomorrow?

I feel pretty normal, had some cramping yesterday but I seem to get that regardless. I want to not test early this time but famous last words 😂 @TTCbaby4

Yes famous last words! Haha, I held out longer than normal this month, but I've just had the tiniest speck of blood when I wiped, and my left breast is achy now feeling very much like Af is coming in the next 1-3 days so, I don't think I'm going to bother testing again and will just wait it out now.

Coming up to a year of trying so feeling a bit low with it all today 😞

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