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CasualOverthinker · 2026-07-11T17:41:00+00:00

Anyone else TTC number 2 in their mid-30s and fancy some company? 😊 I’m 35, have a DD who is just about to turn 4, and we’ve just started our first cycle trying for number 2. I feel like we’d ^just^ reached the glorious stage of proper sleep, no nappies, actual conversations and being able to leave the house without half of the house crammed into a changing bag… so naturally I decided what our lives really need is a newborn 😂 I went very Type A when TTC my DD and turned the whole thing into a project - LH strips, BBT, supplements, special lube, the works 🙈 This time I’m trying very hard to be more relaxed and go with the flow. Trying being the operative word 😂 Would love some company from anyone in a similar boat: TTC number 2, mid-30s, slightly excited, slightly questioning their own sanity and trying not to symptom spot at 2DPO 😂 PS. Currently on cycle 1 and my fertile window is just about closing, so now entering the very calm and rational part where I definitely won’t analyse every bodily sensation for the next two weeks 😂🙈

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CasualOverthinker · 21/07/2026 15:32

Hi lovelies!

Thought I’d pop in and see how everyone’s getting on. ❤️

Massive congratulations again to our recent BFPs 🥹✨ I hope you’re all doing well and settling into the surreal feeling of it actually being real. Wishing you all the most wonderfully boring pregnancies!

And for everyone still in the TWW, how are we all holding up? Has anyone else tested? Anyone managing to stay sane? (If so, please share your secrets because I clearly don’t possess that skill 😂)

Little update from Clown HQ 🤡… I’m still very much in limbo. My apps have completely fallen out with each other, so I’ve given up trying to work out where I am in my cycle. I have officially purchased OPKs for next month because I refuse to be gaslit by algorithms ever again. 😂

I last tested yesterday morning which could have been anywhere from 10DPO to 5DPO and haven’t tested again since that spectacularly offensive snow-white negative, and I’m trying to hold out a little longer before peeing on any more sticks.

I also have a delightful selection of “symptoms” that could either mean absolutely everything or absolutely nothing 😂 Hot overnight for the last couple of nights, slightly sore boobs, bloated, gassy (apologies for the glamour 🙈)… basically feeling like an absolute vision of femininity right now. 🤣

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FlyingHighFlyingLow · 21/07/2026 08:33

@Peedthebed thank you!

Maybe I shall keep testing and in case of another and take that as peak if not...

Peedthebed · 20/07/2026 21:49

@FlyingHighFlyingLow im certainly no expert but cd 19 11pm looks like the control and test line are the same colour and 18/19 look close. I’d probably have assumed that was the peak if it were mine.

FlyingHighFlyingLow · 20/07/2026 20:08

Hope all goes well with your appointment!

17 days post chemical today and no idea what my LH is doing 🤦‍♀️ did go up yesterday but nothing above 0.8. Guess I'll just keep testing to see if goes up again!

Anyone TTC number 2 in your mid-30s and fancy company?

Diamond89 · 20/07/2026 14:01

beeble347 · 20/07/2026 13:42

Hope the appointment goes well and lots of lovely things to look forward to this summer 🌞

I distracted myself nicely this morning clearing out and reorganising toddler's clothes, unfortunately just cracked and went and found the pregnancy tests which are still in date. So it's just me and my willpower now. Last time I tested positive at 11dpo which would allegedly be... tomorrow. But AF due Saturday as well so I'd like to get to Friday if I can. I didn't trust the positive last time for days.

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Thanks.

Yeah I just end up re-testing either way and after 2 1/2 years I can’t keep spending money like that 😂

beeble347 · 20/07/2026 13:42

Diamond89 · 20/07/2026 11:20

Yes Saturday. My boobs have started to feel slightly sore but it’s probably the amount I keep prodding them to check 🤣 I’ve got a phone appointment with recurrent miscarriage a week today and I’m hoping they’ll suggest adding hydroxychloroquine. I’m just trying to remind myself of that and that we’ve got nice things planned to look forward to. A leaving do this week and a cruise next month.

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Hope the appointment goes well and lots of lovely things to look forward to this summer 🌞

I distracted myself nicely this morning clearing out and reorganising toddler's clothes, unfortunately just cracked and went and found the pregnancy tests which are still in date. So it's just me and my willpower now. Last time I tested positive at 11dpo which would allegedly be... tomorrow. But AF due Saturday as well so I'd like to get to Friday if I can. I didn't trust the positive last time for days.

Diamond89 · 20/07/2026 11:20

beeble347 · 20/07/2026 10:17

@Mortima so sweet! Great way to tell him too.

@CasualOverthinker @inkgirl so tough with the lack of clarity for both your situations, fingers crossed for you both.

Anyone else a bit nervous to test? @Diamond89 is your AF also due this Saturday? I feel a bit like if I delay testing I can delay the disappointment this cycle

Yes Saturday. My boobs have started to feel slightly sore but it’s probably the amount I keep prodding them to check 🤣 I’ve got a phone appointment with recurrent miscarriage a week today and I’m hoping they’ll suggest adding hydroxychloroquine. I’m just trying to remind myself of that and that we’ve got nice things planned to look forward to. A leaving do this week and a cruise next month.

beeble347 · 20/07/2026 10:17

@Mortima so sweet! Great way to tell him too.

@CasualOverthinker @inkgirl so tough with the lack of clarity for both your situations, fingers crossed for you both.

Anyone else a bit nervous to test? @Diamond89 is your AF also due this Saturday? I feel a bit like if I delay testing I can delay the disappointment this cycle

Mortima · 19/07/2026 20:11

@CasualOverthinker I can't believe your apps are so different, that's wild! No wonder you're frustrated. Hope you get an end to this cycle one way or another soon.

I am super lame, I took DH out for a drink before our meal out, got us two beers and then we cheersed. I then immediately found myself on the brink of tears and was speechless for a moment, freaked DH out and then said "it's ok, you're just going to need to drink this for me!"

It was a lovely moment, he was astounded but so pleased, even though it's sooner than we had really mentally prepared for. Very early days though, I know. The relief after confessing to him was immense 😂

Good luck to everyone else testing soon x

Diamond89 · 19/07/2026 08:11

I’m really trying to hold out testing until Wednesday when I’ll be 12dpo but I think I’d have sore boobs by now if I was so thinking this probably isn’t my month!

inkgirl · 19/07/2026 06:52

Orchid887 · 18/07/2026 20:59

How you doing @inkgirl? I know it's really tough at the best of times, let alone the absolute mindf*ck of a back and forth. I hope you have has a lovely birthday and get some clarity before Monday.

@Mortima- AMAZING NEWS!! Huge congratulations. Please share details of the reveal, I'm a sucker for these things.

@CasualOverthinker- How are you holding up?

@wfcats- I fully agree with the notification method. I also think it's bloody cruel that the symptoms are the same. The symptoms from the IVF meds are also the same!

How's everyone else doing?

Im ok, it is tough, the not knowing is horrible. Thank you, its officially my birthday today went out yesterday to celebrate, not testing today. Will be testing tomorrow morning though. Hopefully by that point line should be a bit darker

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CasualOverthinker · 19/07/2026 06:45

Morning from the clown corner 🤡

I am officially annoyed with my apps. They have single-handedly messed with my head this cycle.
Flo is adamant I ovulated on the 9th and AF is due around the 24th. Meanwhile Natural Cycles has apparently woken up this morning and decided, “Actually no babes, how about ovulation on the 17th and your period on the 30th?” 🙃

Yesterday’s test was offensively, spectacularly, blindingly negative, so at this point I have absolutely no idea where I am in my cycle. I’m calling this month a write-off in terms of actually learning anything useful and have accepted that next cycle I need some proper data instead of just CM and vibes 😂

OPKs are officially going into my Amazon basket as we speak…

How’s everyone else doing? So excited we already have a few positives in the group!! Gives me hope lol 🥰

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Orchid887 · 18/07/2026 20:59

How you doing @inkgirl? I know it's really tough at the best of times, let alone the absolute mindf*ck of a back and forth. I hope you have has a lovely birthday and get some clarity before Monday.

@Mortima- AMAZING NEWS!! Huge congratulations. Please share details of the reveal, I'm a sucker for these things.

@CasualOverthinker- How are you holding up?

@wfcats- I fully agree with the notification method. I also think it's bloody cruel that the symptoms are the same. The symptoms from the IVF meds are also the same!

How's everyone else doing?

beeble347 · 18/07/2026 20:06

Mortima · 18/07/2026 16:55

@Peedthebed You've done amazingly with the breastfeeding! It's obviously your decision to make to stop when you're ready, but I hope you wouldn't feel any guilt if you decide to stop soon, for whatever reason. It is bloody hard work

@inkgirl Happy birthday for this weekend, I really hope you're enjoying it and that the procedure goes well on Monday

@wfcats @CasualOverthinker So sorry for your negative tests! But you're definitely both still in the game, it's super early whichever way you look at it.

I feel like I've been running on adrenaline all day, I have no chill and struggle to keep secrets from DH! Just a couple more hours to go..

Update us please! Love this for you 🤗

inkgirl · 18/07/2026 16:57

Mortima · 18/07/2026 16:55

@Peedthebed You've done amazingly with the breastfeeding! It's obviously your decision to make to stop when you're ready, but I hope you wouldn't feel any guilt if you decide to stop soon, for whatever reason. It is bloody hard work

@inkgirl Happy birthday for this weekend, I really hope you're enjoying it and that the procedure goes well on Monday

@wfcats @CasualOverthinker So sorry for your negative tests! But you're definitely both still in the game, it's super early whichever way you look at it.

I feel like I've been running on adrenaline all day, I have no chill and struggle to keep secrets from DH! Just a couple more hours to go..

Thank you very much 😊

Mortima · 18/07/2026 16:55

@Peedthebed You've done amazingly with the breastfeeding! It's obviously your decision to make to stop when you're ready, but I hope you wouldn't feel any guilt if you decide to stop soon, for whatever reason. It is bloody hard work

@inkgirl Happy birthday for this weekend, I really hope you're enjoying it and that the procedure goes well on Monday

@wfcats @CasualOverthinker So sorry for your negative tests! But you're definitely both still in the game, it's super early whichever way you look at it.

I feel like I've been running on adrenaline all day, I have no chill and struggle to keep secrets from DH! Just a couple more hours to go..

beeble347 · 18/07/2026 14:49

Mortima · 18/07/2026 06:31

Holy fuck, I wasn't ready for this to happen so quickly!

Congratulations!!! 🎉 🎉🎉

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CasualOverthinker · 18/07/2026 09:13

@Mortima eeek! The most exciting part now, trying not to blurt it out before dinner lol 😂 so so so pleased for you! Especially when you say it’s taken a while first time round, clearly your ovaries were like Hold My Beer 😅 I am definitely heading the OPK route for next month as the unknown is killing me. 🙃

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CasualOverthinker · 18/07/2026 09:11

wfcats · 18/07/2026 07:58

Another blazing negative for me this morning which clearly I'll be fishing out the bin to reexamine in an hour or so...How about you, are you still planning on testing tomorrow or Mondaym

Sorry to hear you're feeling so negative, to be honest I've sort of given up this month too but really we are both still in with a very good chance. I would like to propose a new system whereby immediately after sex you get a notification on your phone letting you know if it will result in a baby or not. I absolutely cannot be doing with this waiting around anymore. Also whose idea was it to make pregnancy and pms symptoms exactly the same?

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ughhh sorry for your negative! I did cave a min ago and dipped a cheapie. Stark negative , heavy on the stark! 🤡 I am maybe between 6 and 9 DPO?! Who knows…my plan is if i can resist, to try again Tuesday/Wednesday next week but let’s be honest, that’s probably a lie lol 😂

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SophieP89 · 18/07/2026 08:00

@Mortima congratulations!! Well done on holding out to test, that's amazing x

wfcats · 18/07/2026 07:58

CasualOverthinker · 18/07/2026 07:03

@wfcats cycle twin. How are you getting on with the TWW? Are you testing?

I’m quite discouraged and have basically counted myself out this cycle. My FLO prediction for O seems less and less likely, and so we probably totally miscalculated DTD. Flo predicts my period for Thu next week, but realistically it could be anywhere between Thu and Sun. Ughhh. Such a mind f*ck this!

Another blazing negative for me this morning which clearly I'll be fishing out the bin to reexamine in an hour or so...How about you, are you still planning on testing tomorrow or Mondaym

Sorry to hear you're feeling so negative, to be honest I've sort of given up this month too but really we are both still in with a very good chance. I would like to propose a new system whereby immediately after sex you get a notification on your phone letting you know if it will result in a baby or not. I absolutely cannot be doing with this waiting around anymore. Also whose idea was it to make pregnancy and pms symptoms exactly the same?

Mortima · 18/07/2026 07:56

wfcats · 18/07/2026 07:53

Wah congratulations!!! This is amazing! How many dpo are you again?

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Thanks! 12dpo, it's the most restrained I've ever been for testing.

Mortima · 18/07/2026 07:54

@CasualOverthinker Thankyou! I'm a state of shock, it took 7 months to conceive DS. Didn't do BBT so can't be exactly sure of ovulation date, but we DTD on the day I got a peak OPK and 4 days before that (so potentially O-1 and O-5?)

It's going to take all I've got to not blurt it out before this evening!

Wishing you all the luck

wfcats · 18/07/2026 07:53

Mortima · 18/07/2026 06:31

Holy fuck, I wasn't ready for this to happen so quickly!

Wah congratulations!!! This is amazing! How many dpo are you again?

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CasualOverthinker · 18/07/2026 07:36

@Mortima can you remind us, I know it was your first TTC cycle, but did you do OPKs, or BBT? And sorry if TMI, what about DTD? How did you time it , was it every day, every other day, a few select days? 👀

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