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about to start ttc 2nd child - anyone out there want to join me ?

231 replies

claire7471 · 25/11/2007 16:50

Hi there,

Ok I'm ready to try for number 2 and feeling a bit nervous and in need of company ! anyone out there in the same boat, how about the mutual support group starts here.

my son is nearly 21 months. i conceived really easily last time but had 2 consecutive m/c before he came along so spent about a year and a half pregnant ! i'm scared 2nd time round won't be so easy and m/cs might come back but also sooooo excited. also i'm 36 and keep feeling really old and like i have to get it sorted soon ............

aaah, little one is dancing round the sofa to annie on the telly, need to go and join him. would really like to hear from anyone in the same boat,

can't bore my childless friends with all the boring details constantly,

cheers

C

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loopybear · 02/12/2007 21:06

Has anyone tried accupuncture? I felt great in pregnancy having accupuncture and my chinnees medicine dr is lovely. I'm having weekly acupuncture and drinking foul boiled up roots and bits of tree. DH reckons cos I feel more relaxed after seeing her its beneficial even if it doesn't technically help. I'm just aware my head is obsessing about TTC. I have PCOS and was told 6 months before conceiving DD by suprise. GP said DD maybe my 1 miricle baby. Sorry just feel anxious about it all. I'd said before conceiving DD that I didn't want to try cos I feared failing. Thanks for listening x

fruitloop79 · 03/12/2007 07:31

How funny, been saying lovely offspring every time I read that,

Just did another one - BFN

I'd better stock up on tests if I'm gonn go through them like this!

BTW - Double tests in superdrug buy two for £10

Loopy Nice GP! talk about being blunt. Well look at Victoria Beckham and other celebs out there who have PCOS who have loads of kids.
Please don't be disheartened. Like my DP says, if you've already got a child, what's to stop having another? Miracle or not.
Sorry to be nosey - is it expensive to have acupuncture and Chinese medicine? Also how long have you been TTC?

Had a talk to my DP last night about TTC. I thought he wasn't really bothered, if it happens it happens. But it turns out he does really want another , he was just concerned about me not working while on maternity (I'm self employed). We even discussed healthy vitamins and minerals to take to increase our chances.
So it's all systems go.

fairysnuff · 03/12/2007 10:20

What is PCOS? Sorry, I can't figure out anything to fit into those letters.
Lovely Offspring is a good replacement for Little One though
Oh dear another BFN, thay are poo aren't they.
My DH was the same, I thought it was just me who wanted #2 so much but it turns out that he is everybit as keen.
It is fab, cos now I get to talk to him about all the gory details

fairysnuff · 03/12/2007 10:33

Oh, meat to say, You must get yourself onto ebay fruitloop.
Much cheapness on pregnacy tests, 15 for about £3.00, maybe £5, I forget what I have paid

fruitloop79 · 03/12/2007 11:56

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

I'm still getting used to all the acronyms too as you probably gathered!

Great tip fairysnuff, think I'll have a look

dancerandprancer · 03/12/2007 17:41

Yes fairysnuff it is indeed my christmas name. Thought as December is here I should dust off the christmas name and start using it. Can anyone tell me what implantation pain is and what it feels like? Got a sharp pain on the right side of lower tummy today. Lasted about 10 mins and then was fine. Not normal for me. (Going mad already with trying to second guess evert slight symptom!!!!!!!!)

twinklingfairy · 03/12/2007 19:13

How far past you ovulation date are you?
I was told today that implantation is about 7-10 days past ovulation (DPO)
I didn't get any pains with implantation, but that doesn't mean anything
I did get pains for ovulation though, just on one side. ouch. Was about day 20 of my cycle.

twinklingfairy · 03/12/2007 19:14

oops, sorry.
Have followed your lead dancerandprancer , fairysnuff here with my new christmas name

halogen · 03/12/2007 19:15

Hi, I'm TTC Number 2 as well. I'm 39 so really need to crack on with this and my daughter is nearly 15 months old. Recently stopped breastfeeding (at last! only a couple of weeks ago) which I hope will help. We've been trying for about six months as it took us nearly two years the last time and I'm clearly a bit elderly now! Sending lots of good luck vibes to all of you.

I got some v cheap pee sticks for ovulation testing from here: www.babyornot.co.uk/ and, erm, they seem to be working so far! My period's due today so fingers crossed as no sign of it yet. Obviously typing that will jinx everything and it will immediately arrive. But I'm crossing my fingers anyway!

twinklingfairy · 03/12/2007 19:22

Hiya lucicle have added you to the little list we have going.

Anyone missing from it?
Just copy and paste this one, adding your own details.

Fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
Theochris cycle ? DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
lucicle cycle ? DD15mo

halogen · 03/12/2007 19:38

Cycle 6 for me, twinklingfairy, if that is how long we've been trying?

Thanks for adding me to the list. Nice to think of everyone else out there peeing on sticks!

dancerandprancer · 03/12/2007 20:18

Thanks for that twinklingfairy (like the name). Thinking about it again, it may have been ovulation pain which may just be on the late side this month. (wishful thinking on the old implantation idea)

Yorky · 03/12/2007 21:10

Wow, I missed loads going away for the weekend. Hello everyone, lovely to hear about all the supportive DHs wanting #2 as well - lots of fighting for the bathroom going on! (sorry!)
Am trying to resist ordering thermometer and peeing sticks on ebay as I know I will turn into a charting obsessive and with DH away for a fortnight I have nothing to do but wonder what he did before he went! At least if AF arrives when she would have done on my prebaby timings I can go manic about moving to not be too fed up!

twinklingfairy · 03/12/2007 23:44

Oops, sorry missed that bit out lucicle.
I only stopped BF DD a month ago, 13months. She decided she was not interested anymore and that was that But I figured maybe it would help our chances too. I guess it did, a bit I got a chemical pregnancy instead.
Hoping we will manage again this month but that it will stick. fingers crossed

Fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
Theochris cycle ? DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
lucicle cycle 6 DD15mo(nearly 2yrs)

StarlightMcKenzie · 03/12/2007 23:48

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twinklingfairy · 04/12/2007 00:14

Copy and paste
Oh alright then, I'll do it for you

loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
starlightmackenzie cycle 2 (post mc) DS 12mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
lucicle cycle 6 DD15mo(nearly 2yrs)
theochris cycle ? DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo

Is that everyone?
Do you wanna say how long it took you first time? Out of interest (ie I am nosey)

halogen · 04/12/2007 12:02

Bah, my period arrived this morning. Very pleased my ovulation sticks were so cheap!

simmo14 · 04/12/2007 12:17

Hi. Can i join in?
Seems like I have been trying for ages now- I am so impatient!First one was very much a suprise. DP calls it our miracle baby as I was on the pill (not very reliable at taking it) and shortly into my pregnancy he got diagnosed with testicular cancer (all sorted now- Thankfully)
I have tried temping and peeing on OV sticks. Going to try evening primrose oil and B6 to lengthen LP this month. I have added my details hope this is ok?!

simmo cycle 6 DS 15mo
loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
starlightmackenzie cycle 2 (post mc) DS 12mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
lucicle cycle 6 DD15mo(nearly 2yrs)
theochris cycle ? DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo

loopybear · 04/12/2007 20:51

Lucile big hug xxx

Fairy we weren't trying for DD have PCOS was haphazard taking the minipill which I was taking to help with taking pain control medicine and well I forgot to take it while we were going through OFSTED and well my miricle baby was concieved. Gynacologist had told me 6 months b4 that would need IVF in next 18 months cos I was getting old at 28!!!

Fruitloop accupuncture is £35 a time and a weeks medicine costs me £35. I paid for 4 sessions in one go and got 2 free. I pay for medicine's weekly as it's so awful I have to talk myself into it. (It looks like some-ones just sweepy up in the woods and put it in a paper bag) A friend of mine got pills which cost her £15 per week. I think it depends what you get given. My Chineese Dr said the accupuncture on its own would help but combined with herbal "tea" would be more effective. I have no idea if it works but I feel relaxed after seeing her. She's lovely and gently and very positive. It doesn't hurt either.

Can someone explain what a chemical pregnancy is please sorry for being dense!

dancerandprancer · 04/12/2007 21:07

I think that chemical pregnancy is where the egg has been fertilized and therefore hormones are released which would show up on a pregnancy test. However the embryo then fails to implant and you go on to have AF (miscarriage) Apparently many people who have chemical pregnancies never know they are pregnant and just think it is AF. I am sure someone more knowlegable will make it clearer.

teuch · 05/12/2007 13:29

Hullo all, have added myself to list. COngrats BBDITARA ...send some of those vibes our way!!

simmo cycle 6 DS 15mo
loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
starlightmackenzie cycle 2 (post mc) DS 12mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
lucicle cycle 6 DD15mo(nearly 2yrs)
theochris cycle ? DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo
teuch cycle 2 DS 23mo

twinklingfairy · 05/12/2007 15:27

Have updated your cycle lucicle
that your AF has arrived.

I am confused teuch BBDITARA?? Whos is that? Have you crossed threads?

loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
starlightmackenzie cycle 2 (post mc) DS 12mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
teuch cycle 2 DS 23mo
fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
simmo cycle 6 DS 15mo
lucicle cycle 7 DD15mo(nearly 2yrs)
theochris cycle ? DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo

disneystar · 05/12/2007 16:05

can i join you too ive just found im 2 mth pg with baby number 7 yes 7 dont laugh ive just turned 40 so it was a late shock but im gettin used to the idea now ive been married twice and 3 children with first 2 are grown up now and 3 boys with my husband now i was on pill we werent trying and it happened but in my mind its meant to be i would like to join you guys as im on my own here seems like i do everything my husband is a long distance lorry driver so i only see him weekends so its gonna getpretty tough at times good luck you all trying il keep watching

Theochris · 05/12/2007 23:02

Hi , sorry lucicle, hope every one is alright. Just updating my details.

loopybear cycle 1 DD 16 mo
yorky cycle 1 DS 10mo
starlightmackenzie cycle 2 (post mc) DS 12mo
fruitloop cycle 2 DS30mo
nobodysfool Cycle 2 DS 30mo
dancerandprancer cycle 2 DD 24mo
teuch cycle 2 DS 23mo
fairysnuff cycle 4 DD 14mo(1st cycle)
libbyssister cycle 5 DS 24mo
simmo cycle 6 DS 15mo
lucicle cycle 7 DD15mo(nearly 2yrs)
theochris cycle 5 DD14mo
claire7471 cycle ? DS 21mo

teuch · 06/12/2007 12:46

hmmm ...no, not confused! Just cryptic (and incorrect )in my shortening of name.

bigboydiditandranaway got a bfp WAAAAAAYYYYY back

Congrats disneystar and good luck!

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