TTC no 3? Anyone just started / about to start / about to start thinking about it?

[bonzo77]

I am absolutely not going to go nuts about it this time like I did for no 2. Because my kids have each other and won't be alone looking after their ancient parents in years to come. But a 3rd would be a bonus. And part of me doesn't care either way, and another part cannot wait for a lovely little snuggly new born. And part of me is enjoying getting my nights back, and my body, and is worried about the money, the lack of bedrooms, the need for a bigger car, having another miscarriage, or high risk pregnancy, a 3rd CS, a baby in intensive care. But then 5 months of no contraception and nothings happening..... The baby is 11 months, and we said we'd start putting more effort in once he is 1....

Anyone in the same boat? Want to hang out and worry / pretend not to worry?

Oh orange, so sorry to hear this, I hope that you get an extra Christmas present this year, we are 14 days from Christmas today.

Well that's perfect timing then! :)

I am going to exhaust dh next month.

You'll have a very happy DH!

I'm not sure what was going on with my last post, it doubled up and then posted a instead of the

Sorry to hear that orange. At least you'll be able to have a drink or 12 over Xmas.

bunny the iPhone app drove me bonkers. I'm using the mobile website on my phone instead. You can book mark it in safari then save it as an icon on your home screen. Works better for me anyway.

Not sure what's going on with me . I was looking at the list, and orange was on it, and now isn't so adding back on..

My cut and paste skills are crappier than usual.. If I've missed anyone else off, it isn't intentional

Bunny x

2lilGirls, 30yo, (2xDD), Cycle 5
Bonzo77, 36yo, (2xDS), Cycle 6
BunnyBaby, 37yo, (2xDS), Cycle 4
BumbleandBumble, ?yo, (?DC), Cycle?
Cakecrumbs, 38yo, (2xDS 7&3), Cycle 5
Cherieblossom, 35yo, (2xDC 5&3), Cycle 1
Claryrocks, 36yo, (DD & DS), Cycle 1
ELR 36yo, (DD11, DS8), Cycle 4
FlipFlippingFlippers, 28yo (2xDD 4&5), Cycle 2
Leons, 42yo, (DS6, DD3), Cycle 1
MmmBacon, ?yo (DD & DS2), Cycle 1
MrsW2809, 27yo, (DS & DD), Cycle no: 0! - coil due out in 9 days!
Nordicmom, 38yo, (DS8, DD1), Cycle 1
OrangeFizz99, 33yo (dd1 3.8, dd2 21 months), Cycle 3

WTTC:

Seasavage, ?yo (2xDD), begins Jan

Graduates:

13/12/10 - Woodhj, 35yo (DS7, DD3) Cycle 4

Well bunny, you must be due to test?

Bumble, I am pretty sure that if your mother had an early menopause then you are likely to have one too - but obviously there are always exceptions to the rule. My mum started relatively early too, I need to ask her more about it as I'm not sure when. In answer to your other question, yes my DH was VERY reluctant earlier this year, when I first mentioned it. But now he feels the same as me, so your DH might just need a little time. Good luck.

Commiserations orange - tbh, I am 8dpo and again I have no symptoms whatsoever. I imagine I will have AF next month as usual. Ah well, maybe New Year, new BFP?

Congrats woodhj!

Ooh Crumbs, I'm sticking my fingers in my ears going la-la-la (yes I'm due AF tomorrow).. but daren't even mention it..

Usually I would start spotting today, so will give an update later should that start happening.

My cat has been curling up initially on my tummy, but given restless DH in bed, the cat moves in the night from my tum to behind my legs and the last few mornings has been wedged up, on the top of the duvet (me underneath) right under my bum?! what a early pregnancy symptom if there ever was one?!

I can't decide what to have for lunch, very unusual for me, and have a few stretching feelings and white CM which is runny. Also constipated with sensitive nips,

However all except the CM and food confusion are usual PMS symptoms for me.

So, I'll have an idea if I start spotting later, and will test tomorrow AM if not as DH's christmas party and don't intend to get steaming drunk if I have precious cargo. On board, in which case I'll have to get used to a pet cat with an attraction for a warm derrier!

Catch you all later! x

My only symptom I noticed was my boobs seemed bigger, didn't hurt anymore but my coat pulled a bit when I did it up. As soon as I knew I was pregnant my boobs started to hurt in a different way to normal.
I never went off tea or coffee, I never went to the toilet more or felt sick!
It proves sometimes we look for symptoms when its far to early to even get them.
The only other thing that happened was a thick discharge (mucus plug forming) but even that I thought at the time was a normal but thinking about it it was different.

So I tested today just now with a tesco cheapy one (the £3.50 for 2), there is a very faint second line that both DH and I can see. Usually I don't test until 3 days late so used to a strong second line.

I'll take it easy on the booze tonight (i.e. 1) and try again tomorrow.. Ahhh the suspense...

Anyone else in the same shoes?

bunny a BFP? Amazing. Congratulations!

Thanks Bonzo, I'm still cautious as it's so faint, have uploaded to my profile.

Usually I only test when I'm 3 days late as have had negatives early on with DS2. Usually when testing when I'm late I get a very dark line.

The even more confusing thing is that my cycles have been a regular 26 days for the past year rather than 28. So I'm very happy there is something there, but want it to be darker.

Will test again tomorrow. bunny x

Wow, keep us posted!! You are definitely pregnant, so I hope it all goes well for you. Strange cat!!

With DS2 I tested 11 dpo, 3 days before AF was due. The line was very faint on an internet cheapie strip (too pale to show in the photo I texted DH). On a proper £££ FR it was more definite. I tested daily with cheapies and the line got darker for about 10 days. So I wouldn't get too hung up on the faintness. It's only just implanted so the HCG levels will be barely detectable.

Bonzo and orange thanks for the messages of support, I would be delighted to be expecting again, financially it would be a strain but that aside I wou ld be absolutely thrilled as would dh,

I spent most of ds 2 years longing for a new baby but I think v that was mostly hormones as was bf for a long time, I had just starteds to feel or family was complete and stopping feeling jealous of other pg women and here I am back hoping for a bfp

bunny! A lines a line!! Congrats!

Thanks Orange!

Bonzo, Bacon, Cake - who's next to test?

I won't move to grads until I'm at least 5 days late as I think I have had other chemical pregnancies in the past (3 days late followed by heavy period).

AF not due until next Weds at the earliest...

AF due any time between Sunday and Wednesday. Intend not to test till Wednesday. Though my appetite is off and I've felt nauseous today on and off. But sometimes I do anyway.

Bonzo and Cake, I'm very excited here for you, all my 'early preg symptoms' where just that!

Will be checking here daily to see when you begin your poas'ing.

I poas again this morning and the line is definitely darker, so feeling more 'positive'myself (pardon the pun!) xxx

We are thinking about it but not sure. Dh is keener than I am. He is looking at starting s/e and bringing home in a day what he earns in a week of being employed. It is realistic, his days would also be shorter and he could return home every night.

However, I'm under no illusion it will be me doing everything, just with more disposable income to hand. He isn't home five nights a week as it is. We only downsized our car a year ago and another baby means another new car.

Ds and dd sleeping through the night now. Dd will be out of nappies next summer. They have a bedroom each. Days out don't revolve around feeding times anymore.

Another baby would be a dream but then I think about the cost as I have given all my baby things away.

Woo woo yay bonzo! Was this one cycle 4 for you? Anything you did different?

Welcome spotty. I keep thinking about all the things ive given away too

orange oh god, not woo hoo yet, if at all. Unless you've had a premonition. I guess u meant bunny. I get very nauseous for all sorts of reasons. Largely because I cannot be arsed to eat meals then pick at soreen.

spotty could you get any stuff back? I'm sure if you "happen" to mention it, you'll get loads of hand me downs. And depending on the increase in income you might be able to pay for some help: cleaner, ironing, takeaways.

We would scrape by, and we are both too proud to ask for help. We would certainly never ask our families again no matter how much we love them (long story there). I couldn't ask for my baby things back, some have gone to a teen mum who is due soon and others to charity shops or friends.

Congratulations to everyone though and good luck to those trying.