TTC and still breastfeeding? You're not alone! Thread# 2

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Marking my place...hoping I won't be here for long

Hello thought I'd introduce myself - I'm 26 and tentatively wondering when to start ttc #3
I'm still bfing gorgeous 15 month old DD2 around 3 x in 24 hour's and my periods still haven't returned! How long do I give it before I start to worry?! Thanks all and muchos baby dust liberally sprinkled.

So sorry Mary. I've got everything crossed for you

Welcome onecurrant. I hope af comes back soon for you. Mine only returned recently as dd was poorly & didn't feed as much while she was ill.

Pear, yes think we'll dtd for every flashing smiley then obviously the peak day - does that sound like we'll have covered everything then? I'm quite excited about the morning to see if there's another flashing smiley It's really nice to know for sure that you're definitely dtd at the right time!

Hi Onecurrantbun, and welcome. My first AF returned at 16 months but the first 6 months of regular-ish AF were pretty light and short, and I only had my first 'proper' AF when DD was 22.5 months (this cycle) - I think 16 months is average? There are stats online. When did AF return with your first DC?

Mumo I think it's recommended to dtd the day after the peak too? I'm going to do that next cycle, if I'm not successful this time (again) as the egg can be fertilised for up to 36 hours (I thought it was 12-24 and stopped on my peak day...)

Thank you for your kind messages ava, pear and mumo

I haven't seen anyone yet as my local epu requires a referral. I'm planning to see my gp 1st thing tomorrow but I don't think I'll even be offered a scan as I am not yet 6 weeks. Private clinics have the same policy too I think. I just want someone to measure my bloods and then do the same in 24-48 hours. That would give me some answers I'm sure.
I'm not feeling hopeful though - the bleeding has been quite heavy all day and I'm still getting cramps. I'll keep you all informed.
Sorry for the 'me post'. I just need someone to tell. Feeling very

Welcome onecurrent. It's not all doom and gloom on here I promise. We've had a few bfps already!

Awww Mary you can talk to us 24/7

Thinking of you Mary....

Oh Mary. Thinking of you, don't give up on that little bean yet. Xxxxxxxxx

Sending a big virtual hug to you, Mary x

Thinking of you Mary & really hoping for the best. Good luck for your gp tomorrow

Thanks Ava, I didn't know it could be up to 36 hours after so will definitely do that (if dh & I aren't totally exhausted by then haha). Good luck for this month. When are you testing, is it Friday?

Good luck, Mumo! DH and I were totally exhausted by 1dpo and DD took forever to settle that night so with DH having to be up early the next morning as well I doubt we could've dtd that night even if I'd known/wanted to

Yes testing Friday and the only reason I won't be tempted to test early this time is because I'm at work on Weds and Thurs and I'm not getting up at stupid o'clock for fmu and messing up my already tight morning routine to test before work. And whether it's + or - it would certainly affect my performance at work - much safer to be a good girl and test Friday when AF is due

I have absolutely no symptoms again today and have totally lost that exciting "could I be?!" feeling

Praying for you & bean Mary

Welcome Onecurrent!

Felt very tired the last few days, & Very nauseous today which compelled me to take a test....BFN soo I'm most likely just getting sick

Hope everyone has a good week

Thanks everyone. Ava I got af back at 10m after DD1, when she slept through. Maybe that's it, although daytime feeds are down I do still only have 8hr gaps rather than 12hrs. Think just need to be patient then!! I'll probably just lurk around here until I know where we are

Mary hope you get seen soon

Ava - at 8dpo and I have zero symptoms! Maybe that a good sign for us? All the months I've had twinges and funny feelings it's ended in a bfn! I am sooooo tempted to cave and test at 10dpo on Wednesday! Got to get there first,

My CBFM is flashing m today. 8dpo is way too early for AF...what's it thinking!! Silly monitor

Sorry for the bfn Rosie. When will you test again?

Ahh Ava & Pear, only 4 more days to hold out! Let's hope for lots of bfps at the end of the week

My 2nd flashing smiley today so will have to fit in dtd when DH gets home from work

Mum - tbh I might give in and test at 10dpo

Which would be Wednesday

I would as well if I were you, pear. I can never wait the full amount of time- too impatient

Mary!

Good luck for Wednesday then, Pear

Temp risen to 98.4 (36.6) now - staircase rise, it's increased and plateaued every other day since ov - pleased to be in the 98s and almost where eggs was temps-wise when she conceived

Had a very weird dream last night - I was pg and realised I'd booked a uk break for myself, DH and DD for the second week of December, and I was manically trying to reschedule it as I was due to give birth then lol! I was cursing myself for my poor planning and disproportionately nasty to DH! Weird

Ava I don't chart but that sounds really encouraging re temps. Most people have a dip after ov don't they?? Eek fx for you