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TTC #2 - would anyone like to share the journey?

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CarrotPuff · 29/03/2015 14:09

All ages and age gaps welcome!

I'm 29, have a 16mo DS, TTC since periods came back in July 2014, had a mc in Jan.

Anyone else?

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WonderIfThingsWillChange · 04/04/2015 22:02

Thanks for the welcome! I'm hoping he age gap will be a good thing, he doesn't need constant supervision and entertaining now and he's very helpful and caring (although catagorically does not want a baby brother or sister but I hope he will come round if it happens!)

mrsmugoo · 04/04/2015 23:02

Haha probably no shagging here - got the baby in with us!

My parents are taking him back to theirs on Thursday for 2 nights though and just by chance I think that will be our best 2 days to be getting busy!

Avasmum8 · 05/04/2015 06:12

Good morning everyone :) So, I know I wasn't going to test until Tuesday but we had a Chinese takeaway last night and my urine was very concentrated this morning so thought it would be a good one to use! And I got my first BFP! It was only really faint, I might try to upload it but I have to go to work in a minute.. I'll keep testing until it gets darker but it deff looks like a line, I'm trying to not get excited yet incase I'm imagining things lol xx

Happy Easter Sunday! X

diamondsparkles · 05/04/2015 07:59

Morning!
Congrats avas!!
What fantastic news! Please upload a photo Smile
I bet you can't concentrate on work now. So any tips? Did you do anything different this month?
The first (of many) BFPs for this thread I hope Grin

PattyODoors · 05/04/2015 08:27

Welcome wonder. Huge congrats on the BFP avasmum! AFM after several days of very convincing symptoms, feeling nauseous and cramping tummy I tested this morning. Gutted to have got a BFN Sad but as DH has said it might be too early, AF due Tues.

Avasmum8 · 05/04/2015 11:28

So sorry for the BFP Patty :( deff re test in a few days, keeping everything crossed for you!

Diamondsparkles I am taking pregnancy multivitamins, no caffine or alcohol, keep my hips raises for at least ten mins following dtd and dtd regularly for 1-2 weeks after my AF in march. I think DH and I are quite fertile though as I've had two surprise pregnancies before.

I'll do another test this evening and post that one, hoping for more BFPs from you guys soon xx

diamondsparkles · 05/04/2015 11:53

Sorry about the BFN patty but yes it could just be too early. Some tests aren't as sensitive as they claim. Fingers crossed for you, it's horrible being in limbo. What test did you use?
Thanks avas - so pleased for you! Can't wait to see the BFP pic!

CuppaSarah · 05/04/2015 12:24

Congrats ava!! Our first bfp yay!! How long were you trying? And yes we need a picture today!

Patty I had a bfn today after a bfp yesterday on those bloody ics, I kept quiet as they've given me false positives before. But I'm 6 days from expecting AF and only used a Morrison's own cheaply test, so I wasn't about to get a bfp I suppose! We're both just testing too early. I'm not sure if I should test or not tomorrow.

CuppaSarah · 05/04/2015 12:34

Oh also patty, some interesting stats on testing early from fertility friend. They took the stats from all their charts so its pretty reliable. But the most common date for false negatives is 10dpo, then the most common day to get a positive is 14dpo. The average luteal phase length is 14dpo, so in reality, most pregnancy tests offering early results are actually not at all as affective as they claim.

So while there are plenty of lucky people like our lovely ava who get a lovely early bfp, the majority of people won't get that second line till they're due AF. Which is why you are never out till AF pops round for a visit. Until AF is late you're more than likely not going to get that bfp.

Indomitable · 05/04/2015 15:05

Hi, do you mind if I lurk around here?

We're not TTC#2 yet but the decision to actually have a second has been made and my ovaries are going nuts!

I need to put off TTC till September or something really.

Can I lurk? Can I live vicariously through you all?

For info, DS is 4 and I've still got a coil! Hmm

mrsmugoo · 05/04/2015 16:02

Congratulations Avasmum!!

diamondsparkles · 05/04/2015 16:11

Sorry to hear about the bfn today cuppa but yes I bet you're just too early yet. Can you put up a pic of your bfp on the Internet cheapy? Don't worry too much - I don't think the Morrisons ones are sensitive. I would poas tomorrow if I were in your position Smile. This is my 10th cycle now and I don't think I'll ever see a line.
I'm already wondering when I can poas and I'm only 1dpo!!

diamondsparkles · 05/04/2015 16:14

Hi indomitable!
Nice to hear from you. I bet you can't wait to get started! Why are you waiting if you don't mind me asking?
Dh was always adamant we'd only have ds and it was completely out the blue when he said he wanted another - great to hear though as I thought I'd never persuade him!!

Indomitable · 05/04/2015 16:53

I started a new job 8 months ago and need to leave it an 'appropriate' time.

I was adamant we weren't having #2 after DS turned out to be so high needs. But we all survived and he's mostly brilliant now! DH took longer to come around to the idea of another but now he's on board my ovaries are going nuts.

I've just rtft - congrats Ava! Fingers crossed for those testing over the next few days.

I've half a mind to wee on a severely out of date stick 2 days post period with coil still in place. You know, just to join in the fun!

woundbobbin · 05/04/2015 17:44

Welcome indomitable I have also been waiting due to a new job it's very annoying isn't it!! I wanted to start trying in October last year but had to wait until this month!

woundbobbin · 05/04/2015 17:45

Ps congratulations Avasmum fingers crossed for the rest of us

diamondsparkles · 05/04/2015 17:49

I see indomitable- how frustrating - though I'm sure the time will pass quickly and you'll soon be ttc. Grin yes I reckon you should poas to join in the fun!!! It's very addictive!!
Come on avas - get the photo on - it's our first thread bfp!!

CuppaSarah · 05/04/2015 18:38

The ic is long gone in the bin, I think ill use ics and if I miss a period use the Morrison's one.

Welcome indomnitable, please do live through us, more company means more bfps, even if they won't be around till.autumn!

Avasmum8 · 05/04/2015 20:33

Diamondsparkles I'm not home from work yet!! Almost there though, won't be long xx

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CarrotPuff · 05/04/2015 20:55

Hi ladies,

Busy weekend, lots to catch up!

Congrats Ava! Our first BFP, yay!

I'm keeping everything crossed for you Cuppa!

Welcome wonder! Children at that age usually adore babies, I hope your DS gets excited once you get your bean on the way! You'll also have your DS in school, so you'll have that precious time with newborn almost like the first time around. Lovely!

Welcome indo, of course you can lurk and join in conversations. Will you be getting a better Mat pay?

Sorry surfer AF got you. Enjoy Wine and chocolate!

Patty you're not out till AF shows her ugly face. But...

I'm going to be the Rational Voice of This Thread

DO NOT TEST EARLY

If you get a bfn at 10dpo or w/e, you are still non the wiser, you still hope maybe it's too early, get your hopes up, symptom spot, etc. etc. etc. and then BOOM - AF arrives in all her glory and you are feeling down and disappointed.

Wait till AF is late. Test the next morning. Ideally 2-3 days later. Sometimes they just like to mess with us.

If you are actually pg, you will not become less pg if you get that bfp a few days later. If anything, a lot about pg is waiting. Waiting for a bfp. Waiting for a scan. Waiting for labour to start. To finish... Patience is your best weapon Wink

OK, lecture over, smart pants off, happy Easter everyone Easter Grin

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Avasmum8 · 05/04/2015 21:08

This is the test that I have just taken, I used my mobile to take the picture so you might not see it very well? Hope everyone has had a lovely Easter Sunday and eaten lots of chocolate, I'm about to have my share now! Welcome to indo and wonder!

Carrot puff you sound like my DH! He tells me not to POAS early but I can't help it! ;)

Xx

TTC #2 - would anyone like to share the journey?
diamondsparkles · 05/04/2015 21:14

Congratulations avasmum! You're pregnant!
So pleased for you. Enjoy the chocolate!! Xx

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CarrotPuff · 05/04/2015 21:25

Ava defo a line there, congrats Flowers

I think I might be coming down with tonsillitis Easter Confused My body has just given up on me since winter Easter Angry

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PattyODoors · 05/04/2015 21:47

Carrotpuff you are the voice of reason I wish I'd had at 6.30am this morning! I'm more cross that I wasted the test if anything lol!

Welcome indo [gtin]

CuppaSarah · 05/04/2015 22:20

Thats deffo a line congrats ava!!! A super strong one too!!

Carrotpuff, you sound just like the tiny rational part of my brain. The tiny part I always listen to but ignore each time Easter Grin. But in my defence it was dhs birthday today and I was hoping to surprise myself him.