Would I take this as ovulation?🤞

[Skl2021]

Would you say the 3rd test down was my peak? Seems to be getting lighter top one was today. These were alot brighter irl. The picture of one on its own was the third test down before it dryed. How many more days should I DTD? And when would I class 1dpo? Thanks 😁

@Confused678866 this is so mee to 🤣 sleep is life don't know why I would want to go back to sleepless nights with a newborn it kills me 😩 don't even want to think about it!! I was 21 with my first and 25 with second feel old now and was wondering if it would take longer now im over 30 🤦 I know I'm still young just don't feel it 😂 yes get them all done closer in age then u can get back to your sleep! Hahaha xxx

@Skl2021 Haha I know what you mean.. it's hard going isn't it when they're newborn 😳 worth it though!
Nooo I'm sure you'll be fine. I think it doesn't help when you read so many things about it taking longer in your 30's.. yet you hear of so many women who naturally fall pregnant in their 40's anyway!
Haha yes exactly 😂 that's my plan! Xx

@Confused678866 yes I'm not the best with no sleep I hate it can not function at all! Yes IV read things that say about fertility declining after 30 so I was like great 😂 can't do anything now apart from try 🤞 how many children would u like? I'm pretty sure this will be my last if I do get pregnant 🤔 but never say never 😂 don't tell my oh!!!! X

@Skl2021 Haha yeah I used to be the best sleeper, always loved my sleep and then I had a rude awakening when baby came along! 😂
Yeah that's it, we have to just keep trying! 🤞🏻🤞🏻
I've always said 2, partner says 3. I think we'd probably stop after the second though because I don't know how long it would take etc and then I'd be a few years older by the time we'd try again! Childcare is a killer too 🥴 costs me another mortgage.
Haha you reckon you'd have another couple?? Xx

@Confused678866 I think one more would be it tbh. Unless I got really broody down the line. But like you say it's so expensive. Luckily I don't pay childcare as I only work at the weekend and partner through the week. If I did we wouldnt be able to afford it. Yes would rather get the mortgage payed off quicker xx

@Skl2021 Yeah to be honest, if I could just have had babies really close together and be able to stop at home, I would probably have 3 but nursery fees are £600 a month for 3 days a week, mother in law has him for one day too.. I work 4 weekdays and partner works 5/6 days a week too. So I think one more and then we'd have to stop, mainly because of the cost really which is a shame, as it shouldn't be like that. His nursery fees are more than our mortgage currently which is just a joke. We're also in the process of moving too and taking on a more expensive house as we need the extra space.. so I'm hoping we'll be lucky enough to have one more and then I think we'd probably have to stop 😭😂 xx

@Confused678866 wow that's ridiculous isn't it. That's why I chose not to go back as nursery fees would be more than my wage so not worth it. Don't get me wrong were not wealthy but I would rather bring my children up than work for nothing. Such a shame its like that isn't it. I was thinking of doing uni and getting a 'career' but will need to wait until we've finished having kids. I did another opk today which is still the same 🤔🤦 my app is saying ovulation tomorrow which I guess it isnt. Don't know wether it's worth taking another later tonight? Did u ever start taking 2x a day when closer to ovulation? Not got the usually ewcm either 🙄 xx

@Skl2021 Yeah I don't blame you to be honest.. I do have a good job and I'm still on a good wage after dropping my hours slightly but it's frustrating... the main reason I've stayed is so that when I've stopped having kids, I can hopefully go back to full time and get my decent wage back again. I'll feel like I've won the lottery when I no longer pay for nursery fees 😂
Ahh what would you like to do??
Yeah definitely take another later - I did start using 2 per day because I'd read about having a short surge so you could miss it so it's best to do a couple each day when nearing ovulation.
EWCM could start within the next couple of days though? Xx

@Confused678866 haha you will be paying 2x nursery fees soon 😂🤦🤞 crossed!! Ridiculous amount of money yes think of all the things u could buy 🤪 I can't see it happening yet anyway cos I normally get a build up on opks before the big o! 🙈 IL say that now and then it will just appear out of no wear!! I was meant to DTD last night and I went to sleep 🤦 so I'm still only on 1 time this month not going very well when I usually do every other day... 🤔 How u doing xx

@Skl2021 Haha I know 🤦🏼‍♀️ it will only be short lived though hopefully as he qualifies for his 30 free hours when he's 3.. so next April that will be but he won't get those hours until the new term in September. I shouldn't actually pay 2 x the nursery fees as I'd be on maternity with new baby if I fall pregnant anytime soon.. then when new baby goes, my nursery bill would be a lot smaller for my little one so shouldn't be too bad. I actually worked it all out because I didn't want to be paying double 👀

It will probably just happen though really quickly and then you'll have to DTD like crazy 😂
Haha I would t worry too much though as you haven't had your surge yet.
Well we stopped DTD last week at the end of what I'm guessing was my fertile window.. couldn't be bothered to keep doing it 😂 xx

@Confused678866 ohh u have got it all planned out 😂 that's a good set up u got going there! Omg don't say that DTD is to much hassle now 👀 my oh would think his Christmases have come at once 🤦 haha we are so alike as soon as I'm in the tww the shop is shut 🤣🙊🙈 my poor partner 😂 xxx

@Skl2021 Haha yeah we have had to try and plan it because it would be pointless me paying out 2 x nursery fees, no point going to work!
Hahaha shop is shut 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yeah I just don't have the energy these days and to be honest, neither does my OH.. don't hear him complaining when it's time though 😂 xx

@Confused678866 hahah no they never complain 😂 I took another test and there all the same 🙈🤔 yesterday and today so who knows hopefully another few days off yet. I'm only cd 13 today anyway so I have plenty of time right?! That's what I keep telling myself 😂 just put it off a bit longer 🙊 xx

@Skl2021 Yeah I'd say maybe in the next few days then? Haha yes give yourself some time before it's go go go 😂
I've got the sorest throat ever and feel shitty 😫 xx

@Confused678866 could be any day with me and these cycles 👀🙈 oh noo that's not what u need! Could it be a symptom 😂🤞 silver linings and all 🤦 xx

@Skl2021 Haha well just get going with DTD then 🤪 haha well they do say you can have cold symptoms as your immunity lowers after conception but I reckon I'm not that lucky and I've just got a cold 😂 xx

@Confused678866 haha I did it last night u will be pleased to hear 😂😂 such a chore 🙈 this cycle is the opposite to the last 3 I'm well on the layed back approach maybe too much. 🤣🙊 Oh my I'm more excited than you I want you to test!! 🤞 It could be a good sign. I think I only have 2 cheapie tests left in the house so I won't be testing early 🤦 x

@Skl2021 Haha you're so similar to me 😂 you just want it over and done with don't you because it's just not the same when you know you're trying for a baby 😂
Haha I'm not optimistic if I'm honest but I think that's because I just haven't paid much attention to anything really!
I think I've got 2 FRER's left at home? I'm not testing early though.. I'm going to wait as I find it easier if AF comes rather than getting BFN's.
My apps seem to have all lined up now too / they're all telling me AF is due either 3rd or 4th May xx

@Confused678866 absolutely the same!! Like who does this for fun?! 🤣 Your meant to be all amazing around ovulation at up for it and it's the opposite for me!! 🤦 Like come on body don't let me down now your meant to play the game with me 👀😤 give me something?!! Oh my you have frer in the house 😱 dam that's some control and yours apps have aligned were so close to d day!! I'm excited for you! Xx

@Skl2021 Haha I know 😂😂 I'm the exact same!! I think it's definitely different if you have kids though because you just don't get time and you're more tired!!
Haha yeah I always stock up on them, quick Amazon order after I've used the stash 😂
I just can't bear the BFN's anymore so I just wait instead now to see. Haha yeah the app thing threw me actually because last month they were all so different 🤷🏼‍♀️🤔
I think I just don't feel any different really do I'm convinced AF will show! Xx

@Confused678866 yes all these spring chickens going like rabbits then there is with kids like noo thankyou I'd rather sleep 🙊✔️ we have our priorities right 😁 ohh the wait would kill me when you so close!! I never had symptoms with any of mine so was a big shock maybe that's good!! Think positive it's not over yet!! Xx

@Skl2021 Haha yes exactly 😂😂 One of my friends doesn't have any kids and doesn't want them either... she couldn't believe that I'd stopped having sex so many months into my last pregnancy... she was gobsmacked but that's because she's always at it! 🤣
Yes that's true.. I don't think I had any actually. I had really really sore boobs but that was a little later and that's what made me test! But other than that, I don't think I had any. I'm sure I'll soon find out either way 🤞🏻 xx

@Confused678866 oh yes I remember the times before kids 🤣 got nothing else to do so that's all you do!! Have u told anyone your trying again? I haven't told anyone so only have this site u and oh to talk to and he doesn't understand half of it 🤣 the last two months I have started spotting on 11dpo at nearly exactly the same time at night so don't know if there's any point in testing before that point Now. If I can do it 🤣🙈Xx

@Skl2021 Haha yes it was a completely different time before kids!!
No, we haven't told anyone. People know that we want another one and with my little one just turning 2, we're getting the 'time for another' comments!
Oh have you? Well hopefully you don't get that at 11DPO this month! 🤞🏻 xx

@Confused678866 ohh were well passt that point think it's been that long that family think we're done so will be more of shock if we do have another 🤣 I still can't get my head around this month after month it's crazy. I don't want to head for another year of trying 🤔🤦 I also don't want a late summer baby so would have to stop trying soon 🤪 xx