Anyone TTC #2?

[mamaatthegym]

Lots of threads about TTC baby #1 so looking for someone baby #2 support!

If so how old is your current DC and what made you realise it was the right time?

DD has just turned 1 and we are thinking about #2 very soon! DD took 14 months to conceive so I’m prepared for another long slog...although a bit panicky that it could happen sooner! Am also still shifting some baby weight that clung on nicely during both lockdowns

Anyone else?

I got a much stronger FRER line with FMU this morning so I'm feeling a bit more confident now! Cramps have mostly stopped and the spotting is still just brown, which is apparently fine and nothing to worry about?!

I've got a CB digi with weeks indicator - any idea how sensitive they are? I was thinking of taking it tomorrow but I'll still only be 11DPO - would it pick it up?

@Cantthinkofaname99 glad you're feeling a bit better today. This TTC lark is such a rollercoaster. What's your plan for next month? Was it you who was thinking of agnus castus/smep? I can't remember!

@Mybobowler I came on to ask how you were this morning and saw your update! So pleased the FRER is darker. CB Digis are a bit less sensitive, depends how dark your FRER line is. Could you wait it out until 12dpo?

@Cantthinkofaname99 sorry you were feeling rubbish it definitely is a rollercoaster (one you can’t wait to bloody get off!) whats your plan for this month? X

@Cantthinkofaname99 sorry you were feeling rubbish it's such a difficult process TTC for our emotions. Having a plan always helps stay positive! What's the plan? Xxxx

@Mybobowler I did mine cb digi yesterday at 12Dpo and got 1-2 weeks. I think they are a little less sensitive I think 🤔 xxx

@mamaatthegym how are you getting on? Did you test this morning or giving it a few days? Xxx

@mamaatthegym @May2311 ooh OK, I'll wait until a bit later in the week. I've woken up feeling pregnant this morning (read: bloated, nauseous and exhausted) so that feels, oddly, like a good sign!

@May2311 I’m ok thank you for asking! Of course I’m still testing! Haha. Got this line this morning, much stronger and my line last month with my chemical was virtually non-existent so this is giving me hope. How are you getting on? What’s your EDD?! I don’t actually know what mine is yet but it must be early December! X

So pleased to see the line is getting stronger @mamaatthegym and glad that you've woken up feeling pregnant @Mybobowler

@Cantthinkofaname99 it's so hard TTC, sending hugs.

I am due AF today, so did a CB digital this morning as had no sign of AF and it was "not pregnant". I'm now considering booking a doctors appointment as I'm fairly sure my periods now class as irregular, my last few cycles have been 34/35 days long. I used to be a 28 day by the clock cycle! So I'm basically feeling like something must be wrong now :(

@mamaatthegym 🤣🤣 I thought you would be. That looks like a lovely line! Much stronger! My EDD is 5 December I think. It's so bizarre thinking that by Christmas we will have another LO running round!

@Nobeautysleep sorry to hear your feeling worried. when did you notice the change in your cycle length? Mine changed after having DD so it could just be something has made them change slightly but I defo say speak to GP to put your mind at ease. Xx

@Mybobowler I've also woken up more bloated today! And seem to feel exhausted- but don't know whether that's just tiredness with running around after DD or hormones 🤣 xx

@Nobeautysleep sorry to hear, I was also like clockwork, 28 day cycles before DD...then when my periods came back I was anything from 28-44 days. I’ve been taking Evening Primrose Oil since around December and now I’m way more regular, still longer cycles; I ovulate around CD21 but at least each month it’s the same give or take a couple of days. It’s not perfect but definitely improved. I don’t want to be one of those people that comes on and swears by some magical herb as I know everyone’s different and it can be frustrating. But I’ve tried a lot of things to regulate my cycle and EPO has been the best so far! Just thought I’d share x

Huge congrats @mamaatthegym

@mamaatthegym there's no arguing with that line - huge congratulations! Yay!

@Nobeautysleep it's a horrible feeling, thinking that there's something wrong. Definitely go and see your GP and ask for some tests. How long have you been ttc? I'm sorry, I can't remember! Good suggestion to look at supplements - I'm an agnus castus devotee now but I'm sure there are a few out there which could help to balance hormones.

Hey all

Came across this thread today, I'm 25 and have a one almost two year old!

I had a MC in January and I'm now in the second cycle of TTC again - fertile week starts soon, so here we go. Fingers crossed for all of you and it's nice to see the most recent posts on here are about a BFP!

Baby dust xx

@minthumbugs welcome to the group and sorry to hear about the MC.

In reply to those who asked what my plan was (too many to remember who to tag), it's a bit of a strange one but going to stop the pregnacare and just have a natural cycle with no vitamins etc, and see how long/when ovulation is, my two cycles on pregnacare were both dead on 22 days with peak opks cd16, so I'm curious to see what happens without them, prior to taking it they were more like 24/25 days. If I still have a ridiculously short luteal phase then going to make an appointment with a gp about short irregular cycles.

@Nobeautysleep are you taking any supplements? Definitely worth a trip to the gp even if for now it just puts your mind at risk.

@mamaatthegym that line is looking much stronger 🤞 for you.
@Mybobowler that's a good thing that you woke up feeling pregnant, I think some spotting is completely normal, even if it does worry us!!

Hi @minthumbugs sounds like we’ll be cycle buddies as my fertile week starts in a few days too. Let’s hope this is our month!

Hi @minthumbugs! Hoping this cycle is a good one for you!
I'm having really bad headaches today - woke up with one and it hasn't abated 😔Unsure if it's caffeine withdrawal or tiredness or what! Otherwise, spotting has eased off and temp has gone back up ... keeping fingers firmly crossed! Xx

@dunkedbiscuit fingers crossed! I think my O day will fall on Easter Monday. How long have you been TTC? X

@DinkyGT thank you! Are you in the TWW wait now? fingers crossed for you. Xx

@DinkyGT that's good about the spotting easing. Hopefully this is it and it was just a little early testing the other day!! 😘😘 xxx

Morning!
@minthumbugs yes I'm 11DPO today and have resisted the temptation to test again this morning - trying to give it as long as possible!
Thanks @May2311 ☺️ hoping so! Xx

@minthumbugs welcome! This is such a lovely bunch, this thread has kept me sane the last few months. Fingers crossed this is your month!

@DinkyGT oooh looks so promising! How long do you think you'll be able to hold out? I've got everything crossed for you!

I've taken my final FRER this morning and I have an even darker line - yay! Still have the brown spotting/cm but I'm just trying to ignore it. I'm also feeling sick as a puppy this morning so I guess that's a good sign. OK if I hang around here? Its all still so early and tentative that I'm not sure I'm ready to leave this thread!

How you feeling @May2311 x

@Mybobowler Bought a FRER today so will test FMU tomorrow...

@DinkyGT fingers crossed for the morning for you- we will be waiting for the update!

@mrssunshinexxx hey I'm good thanks! I haven't had any massive symptoms yet a little bit of cramping and the odd sickly feeling which soon passes when I eat🙈How are you feeling? I've not joined the FB group as I still feel it's early.

@Mybobowler that is fab that line getting stronger 🙌 try not to worry about the brown spotting it is fairly common in early days.

I totally agree about this being an amazing group. Such lovely people. Perhaps we could set up a "birth club" thread once we get a little further along and then as people get their BFP they can join that one after!

Xxxx

@DinkyGT oh it's getting to the exciting bit! When will you test? X

@mybobowler thank you! Have you got your BFP this month? Congrats! Happy and healthy 9 months 🥰

Bad news here - I'm bleeding now. Red and mucousy. I think this is another chemical. I'm so completely gutted, I really thought this was it. The line was so much darker this morning, I was feeling so positive and excited

Oh no! @Mybobowler we are here for you. There are no words at the moment but I am thinking of you - see how the rest of today goes. Take care of yourself xxx