Anyone else trying for DC3?!

[LittleTipple]

Can't quite believe I've just written that title...after a lot of indecision DH and I have decided to see where fate takes us. So we're not obsessively trying, but I know generally when I ovulate so we'll DTD around that time. Tbh we're still not 100% convinced we'd cope with three, but sometimes you have to take a leap of faith.

I've been thinking about it constantly and our ages mean it's now or never. We adore our 2 DC's and if that's what we're meant to have we'll be very happy, but if fate has other ideas, we're up for the challenge!

About to start AF and then off we go

I'm really not sure @UntilTheVeryEnd. I think usually when you come off contraception they suggest waiting for a proper period before TTC, so that your dates are clearer when they ask for the LMP. However you've waited so long, I totally understand wanting to get going! Maybe count it as CD1 and get some OPKs to check ovulation. Good luck!

Morning ladies, when I started this thread I couldn't believe we'd made the decision to try for a third, after months of indecision. Well, I now can't believe that fate has spoken and I'm PREGNANT!!!

Tested this morning on a FRER and CB digital. I'm thrilled and terrified in equal measure. I just pray that this is a sticky bean and next year we'll be a family of five - eek! Baby dust to all xx

Congratulations @LittleTipple I’m just made up for you 🎉🎉🎉

Hope you are feeling ok!

Thank you @UntilTheVeryEnd. DH and I keep looking at each like we can't quite believe it. My crazy dreams and bubbly tummy we're definitely symptoms for me this month. I'm feeling good apart from a bit of back ache and sore boobs!

It’s just great news! It seems like ages since you started this thread but really you havnt taken too long to catch!
Whereas DH still hasn’t bucked up the energy to DTD and the coils been out since Tuesday not sure how he thinks we will get up duffed if he doesn’t stand to attention. On the upside we did purchase a new car for our impending family growth x

Congratulations @LittleTipple!

Brilliant news @LittleTipple I don't think it's sunk in for me yet either and I'm 6 weeks today!

@LittleTipple that's amazing! Congratulations.

I've not sure if I've ever commented but love reading this thread.

We are now 15 weeks with no3 (3.5 year old and 23 month old) - as of yet only close family know.

I'm not sure it's still not yet quite
Sunk in 🙈

Congrats @littletipple!

Thank you so much ladies. I've calmed down now and sensibly thinking about bedroom formats!

@Patienceofatoddler it is a lovely thread. How are you finding pregnancy third time round? I'm praying it's kinder to me than last time!

Hi

So pleased to find this thread! We decided to try for number 3 and I had my coil removed at the beginning of this month. Had my period a week after that and I guess now I’m in my most fertile time and we are seeing what happens. I’m nervous but excited!

Welcome @PatienceofaToddler and @Nulanoo we are a really nice bunch I really enjoy having a safe space to chat with other mums in the same situation... helps remind me that I am not alone in my madness

@LittleTipple it's been so different to previous experience.

Took nearly a year whereas previous pregnancies were 2-3 cycles 😊

But all in all not bad just waiting to miraculously wake up full of energy and feeling great haha but also nervous of people's opinion when we do says publicly ie when my work realise. Feel more nervous announcing number 3

I think most assume we are 'finished' with family as we have a girl and a boy already.

@Patienceofatoddler I totally get what you mean I feel like people are going to judge more with number 3 especially as they are relatively small ages gaps of 20 months between one and two and there will be 26 mi this between 2 and 3. So I will have 3 aged 4 and under.

The other part of me keeps saying sod it, it's nobody else's business!

I wouldn’t worry about those age gaps at all. I’m actually worried our gap will be too big as I have a just turned 4 year old and a soon to be 3 year old at the moment

@Anyday88 very similar here we will have just turned 4 years , 2.5 years and newborn.

But equally I need to not care what others think or may think as I'm sure it is mostly in my head.

For me I would have had a smaller gap but it just didn't happen as easily 3rd time round.

Same here @Patienceofatoddler I had a miscarriage in April so this baby is very much wanted

I know what you mean about announcing. Three seems out of the norm and some people think it is excessive. I'm expecting 'was it planned' to be a regular question! I really don't care what people think -our life, our family.

Is it absolutely dreadful to say that I am so scared of people’s reactions and THAT question that I want to say it was an accident?! I can’t bear the judgement of people when I would say no, it was planned.

Does this make me a bad mother?

Oh @UntilTheVeryEnd it doesn't make you a bad mother. Honestly though, I think it's just about being confident in your decision and saying proudly, 'Yes, it was absolutely planned. We're so excited to add our family.' If people show any judgement, I would just say, 'It's a shame you can't be happy for us.'

For me personally, i find the idea of people thinking it was an accident more of an issue. I'd hate to think people were pitying me or thinking we were dealing with something we didn't want.

@LittleTipple that's amazing news! Congratulations!! And that didn't take long at all! Really hope it's a straightforward pregnancy for you.

I am STILL dithering. I ought to start a ditherers thread Just when I think I've decided to go for it, I have another day where I think ermmmm... I wish someone could just decide for me, it's doing my head in as it's all I think about every day.

@sambababy I remember the months of indecision very well. It played on my mind all the time too. I googled so much and read everything I could. Yes, there were a few that said two would have been easier and they feel a bit stretched with three, but most say how happy they are with their decision to have another.

I decided that life is too short for what ifs and I know it will be really hard work while they are all young, but things will calm down. My long term vision is big family gatherings and a busy, bustling house. I came to the conclusion that it was playing on my mind so much because it was meant to be and I had to at least try. The fact I've fallen after just two months, tells me it is meant to be!

2 of my friends have had their babies this week and although I’m really happy for them I can’t help but also being a bit :( that we still aren’t pregnant. Decided to go to the Drs in September and start the ball rolling with bloods and scans ect with the hope of getting help with obligation

Ovulation even

Hi all. I have a 2 year old and a 10 month old and found out this week I was pregnant with the third . . . Before beginning to lose the pregnancy today While horrible, it has clarified for me that I do really want a third, but I'm on a schedule as I don't want two close and then a big gap (and we can't afford four!). So will be tracking and hoping with you all, if that's ok? Congratulations to those who have their bfps already and fingers crossed for the rest of us!