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Trying for baby no. 2

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Tryingfor2 · 21/09/2017 23:49

So I already have 1. She is beautiful and 2 next month. It took us a good 2 years to conceive her and genuinely think stress played a massive part. We conceived when on a 3 week holiday and I arrived with the flu so I was beaten and switched off from work before the holiday started. (That's my theory anyway).
We are now trying for the second and have been for a year. I'm actually struggling more this time. I didn't want to get into all the testing and discussions before because I didn't want to stress myself out more. Although I kind of went in with the theory this time that it will be fine and it hasn't been. I've been driving myself mad with tests and second guessing my body and symptoms. I've got friends falling pregnant everywhere around me and others I know who are now trying. I am happy for them when they announce their news but I also get this pang in my heart (I'm sure loads are familiar with it).
I always dreamed of having my kids close in age and I feel like I'm stressing about the time factor. My brother and I are 6 years apart and not very close half the time.
My other half is understanding but I do get the odd ' don't let it get to you it will happen'
This isn't much of a thread to answer to I'm just feeling fed up tonight. Probably because I'm due on 😫
My clear blue ovulation is flashing face. Has been for 6 days. I was doing the regular online cheap ones this whole cycle and getting negative on every one. Then switched over to clear blue when I had the negatives and then the flashing face. I've got 5 days till I'm due on and got the stomach ache and sore boobs.
All this is just torture isn't it?
P.s I'm new to this and don't know the lingo

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LopeyLopez · 22/09/2017 07:39

Hello! Go here:

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/3035696-ttc-2-october-bfp?pg=2&order=

There's a group of us, all trying for number 2, very friendly and supportive. We have a new thread each month. Many of us, myself included, have been trying for a while (6 months plus) and so we know all about the stress and the heartache.

Sorry, I would write more but my train's nearly at work now!! You will find lots of support on the thread I suggested.

All the best and good luckSmile

Oysterbabe · 22/09/2017 09:31

If it's been more than a year have you been to your GP? Although you have 1 they should agree to some basic tests, such as a blood test to check you are ovulating.

Pumpkinbee · 22/09/2017 19:41

I get a LH surge the week before AF that gives me the flashing face too as well as when I ovulate. Apparently it's normal for some women to get it. Not sure any reason why it happens but it used to confuse the hell out of me too at first.

Tryingfor2 · 23/09/2017 11:58

I've been to the GP that can't help me until I've waiting longer. Because couples can usually conceive in the 2 years I've basically got to wait for 2 years because they check me over again.

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