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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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TTCbaby4 · 22/08/2026 13:22

CPHB2021 · 16/08/2026 11:24

Still negative. AF showed up! On to the next cycle. Xx

Ah, I'm currently in my tww. 3dpo 🤞🏻

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laesosalt · 23/08/2026 19:24

1dpo here… 👋🏼

TTCbaby4 · 23/08/2026 19:44

laesosalt · 23/08/2026 19:24

1dpo here… 👋🏼

Let the longest two weeks begin! Again. 🤣

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inkgirl · 23/08/2026 20:00

TTC my 4th came off the pill beginning of July and still not had a bleed. Doctors have said it can take a few months to come back so pretty much in limbo too it does

TTCbaby4 · 23/08/2026 20:13

inkgirl · 23/08/2026 20:00

TTC my 4th came off the pill beginning of July and still not had a bleed. Doctors have said it can take a few months to come back so pretty much in limbo too it does

Hi @inkgirl it's so frustrating the whole waiting part isn't it. Hope your cycles return soon :(

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inkgirl · 24/08/2026 02:26

TTCbaby4 · 23/08/2026 20:13

Hi @inkgirl it's so frustrating the whole waiting part isn't it. Hope your cycles return soon :(

It really is, thank you, had some cramping earlier but didnt last long

TTCbaby4 · 24/08/2026 12:44

inkgirl · 24/08/2026 02:26

It really is, thank you, had some cramping earlier but didnt last long

I had no period for months, due to hormones/PCOS so waiting for them to restart was really disheartening so, I feel for you. Hopefully yours will come back soon because it was down to the pill! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Fingers crossed, x

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inkgirl · 24/08/2026 13:36

TTCbaby4 · 24/08/2026 12:44

I had no period for months, due to hormones/PCOS so waiting for them to restart was really disheartening so, I feel for you. Hopefully yours will come back soon because it was down to the pill! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Fingers crossed, x

The last time I came off the pill I had a bleed within a few days, its sucks that its been nearly 2 months and nothing

TTCbaby4 · 24/08/2026 13:45

inkgirl · 24/08/2026 13:36

The last time I came off the pill I had a bleed within a few days, its sucks that its been nearly 2 months and nothing

It's so stressful when your body doesn't seem to do what you'd like it to, when you want it to 😮‍💨

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inkgirl · 24/08/2026 13:56

TTCbaby4 · 24/08/2026 13:45

It's so stressful when your body doesn't seem to do what you'd like it to, when you want it to 😮‍💨

It really is

laesosalt · 29/08/2026 09:07

7dpo here. How is everyone?

TTCbaby4 · 29/08/2026 10:32

laesosalt · 29/08/2026 09:07

7dpo here. How is everyone?

I'm about 10dpo today,
I have a headache today, had a little wet mouth earlier but I got a negative yesterday though so, I'm not holding out much hope 😂

How are you feeling?

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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

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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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

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

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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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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laesosalt · 31/08/2026 11:34

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

CPHB2021 · 31/08/2026 11:34

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

laesosalt · 31/08/2026 11:58

It is faint but pink @CPHB2021🤞🏼

TTC baby number 4!
laesosalt · 31/08/2026 15:36

Clearblue… don’t believe it’s real!

TTC baby number 4!
CPHB2021 · 31/08/2026 17:10

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

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

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

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