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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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laesosalt · 08/06/2026 17:10

So sorry @CPHB2021 😔 x

KatieBee25 · 08/06/2026 14:14

Sorry @CPHB2021😔hopefully next month will be your month ❤️ x

CPHB2021 · 08/06/2026 14:13

Not pregnant! The wait for AF continues 😔

TTC baby number 4!
KatieBee25 · 08/06/2026 08:10

@CPHB2021 doesnt hurt to try a pregnancy test but I know what you mean, I over analyse everything in this waiting to be pregnant stage and it's draining!
like now I'm only 5dpo but got more cervical mucus than usual so overthinking maybe I'm pregnant even though implantation wouldn't have happened yet 😂🤦‍♀️ x

CPHB2021 · 08/06/2026 07:38

Had another positive one and this mornings OPK is quite light. Maybe just a LH surge before my AF is coming. Sorry to be a burden on this post lol! It feels better than badgering my long suffering sister all night with OPK’s 😂🙈✨ grateful to you all!

KatieBee25 · 08/06/2026 07:25

@CPHB2021 that OPK test does look positive to me, the top one! Fingers crossed for you today with a pregnancy test 🩷 keep us updated xx

CPHB2021 · 07/06/2026 22:50

Ladies I just don’t know what to think! I just did an OPK ( have no pregnancy test but I just feel so pregnant ) it looks positive to me, I haven’t done OPK’s for a while, does it seem positive to you? I dipped another test into the same urine and that one is deffo negative. I’m going to buy a pregnancy test tomorrow but I’ve heard OPK’s can detect pregnancy…!

TTC baby number 4!
CPHB2021 · 07/06/2026 17:32

AF still hasn’t arrived. Though my cycles haven’t been that regular, when I had a chemical is December is took 60 days for my cycle to come so I really hope that doesn’t happen this time. I took an OPK last night as read that it can detect HCG, it was negative so I do really think I’m out this month but u til AF shows, it’s so difficult to totally give up. I might buy a cheap test tomorrow as I haven’t tested since Thursday. X

Creepyoctopus · 07/06/2026 17:26

Hello everyone welcome to the thread, i do agree is it nice to talk to people ttc number 4 sometime i feel people can be quiet judgemental unsure if that’s just me, im trying to stay positive im either 5 or 7dpo my apps are telling me different things fingers cross for us all this month 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

laesosalt · 07/06/2026 14:53

@KatieBee25 So true! I feel a bit of an alien sometimes 🤪 Exactly, you never know! My third was a one hit wonder so there is a chance x

KatieBee25 · 07/06/2026 13:41

@laesosalt it's so nice to chat to people who are ttc for a 4th as I feel like everyone I know in real life has 2 or 3 kids and are done 😂 I will also get to 10dpo. Not feeling very hopeful as I ovulated on day 14 and we only dtd once in my ovulation window on cycle day 13. But I guess you never know!

@CPHB2021 yes I've also enjoyed the bigger age gap between 2&3 but it'll be nice to have a little friend for my youngest who's close in age 🥰. Did AF arrive for you? Was catching up on the thread. Did you think you had a chemical? Ttc is so hard and I'm so impatient already! Xx

laesosalt · 07/06/2026 13:33

Hello @ladypink01! Did you test this morning? I can see something on the test ☺️🤞🏼

@KatieBee25 Welcome! I’m 3dpo so just behind you. I’m going to wait until 10dpo I think 😂

I’ve got an almost 6 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old 🥰

CPHB2021 · 07/06/2026 10:07

Ah welcome @KatieBee25 you have very similar ages to mine. We have 9, 6 and 1 but all very nearly 10,7 and 2 in a few months! I’ve loved the age gap between 2 and 3 but hoping for a smaller gap for 3 and 4. Xx

KatieBee25 · 07/06/2026 09:50

Hello ladies. I'm also ttc baby number 4! We have a 9 year old, 7 year old and 2 year old 🥰
first cycle trying currently 4dpo! I hate the waiting and wondering when I can start testing 😂 I'm sure I got my first positive about 10/11 dpo with my 3rd and always waited until my missed period for my first 2! So wondering whether to test early or wait!!

good luck everyone on this thread x

ladypink01 · 06/06/2026 21:29

Hope it’s ok I join this thread. Whst do you all think of this test I took this afternoon? I’m 9dpo today and a vv faint line came up within a minute or so. I’m not sure though? Will do another test first thing tomorrow morning.

TTC baby number 4!
laesosalt · 06/06/2026 20:21

Awww the AF wait is annoying! The only time you really want it to come to move on. Hope you’re ok @CPHB2021 🥰

Sending all the baby dust your way @Creepyoctopus 🤞🏼

I’m 2dpo so a long time to go! X

Creepyoctopus · 06/06/2026 20:14

Hey I’m good how are you i don’t know how many dpo i am as one of my app changed the day i ovulated because of my bbt so im just quiet confused right now lol, when are you due on? Fingers crossed for you i hope that is the case if i dont get pregnant this month i really do hope its next month as we would love a march or April baby

CPHB2021 · 06/06/2026 18:17

How’s everyone doing? I’m patiently waiting for AF! Still half convincing myself I’m pregnant! 😂 ovulation strips have arrived ready for my next cycle. Xx

Creepyoctopus · 05/06/2026 11:22

How is everyone 2ww is killing me i was feeling positive but my app is saying i ovulated on 2nd of June and we didn’t dtd around that date so i think im out this month i have hardly been testing as I've ran out of ovulation tests so its a bit messed up this month

CPHB2021 · 04/06/2026 22:07

I just can’t help it. I say I won’t, but then I just do it anyway 😂 I tested again today and it was negative so I just have no idea what was up with the three very faint positives! Fancy a March due date anyway 😜 xx

laesosalt · 04/06/2026 22:04

Thank you lovely @CPHB2021. I’ll try and hold off until 10dpo but I’m pretty hopeless 😂

Yes to the OPK’s! Next cycle is yours x

CPHB2021 · 04/06/2026 22:02

Eeek!! Good luck @laesosalt!! When will you test? I’ve just ordered some OPK’s and hoping AF comes as usual in a few days. I’ve vowed to not test until at least 12dpo next cycle!! I’ll probably cave though 😂

laesosalt · 04/06/2026 21:49

Squeezed in another so let the TWW begin 🤪

Hope everyone is keeping positive and well x

laesosalt · 04/06/2026 12:51

How is everyone doing?

I don’t know if we will get the chance to cover tonight but hoping CD8, CD11, CD12, CD13 and CD14 is enough 🤞🏼 Now to wait…

Creepyoctopus · 03/06/2026 12:43

@laesosalt that’s a really good strong position ovulation test good luck 🤞🏼

@CPHB2021 it definitely could still be too early fingers crossed