TTC #2

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Hi everyone, it’s my first post on mumsnet, I spent a LOT of time reading through these threads when ttc my son and they helped so much.

Now I’m back ttc my second and it is only our second cycle and I am already much more desperate for it to happen than I was the first time around with my son 3 years a go.

I think it’s because it took us 10 cycles to conceive my son and I’m already heartbroken over it potentially taking that long (or longer) this time around.

Anybody else out there ttc their second baby and feeling the same anxiety? I swear I drove myself mad last cycle, it’s no wonder it happened really, I was borderline insane with googling, symptom spotting and even poas as early as 4dpo

The clearblue flashing smiley faces are driving me crazy 5 days in a row 😂
How is everyone else going ?

I’m awaiting day 8 and 21 bloods via GP. Due to losing 1.5 stone my BMI is now below 30 so can be referred to fertility clinic if needed.

Hi everyone!!

I got a positive OPKs on 27th and 28th so assuming I’m around 5/6dpo. Don’t feel any different as of yet, I think I’ll be mega shocked if we’ve conceived this month for some reason! You know when you just feel like it’s not worked this cycle? I don’t know why I just don’t have my hopes high at all!

Hope everybody is okay 😃

@L0ts aww that’s brilliant news; so pleased for you! Il keep updating as I go. Just want these blood results so I know what’s going on. Just out of my window now so hoping it’s this month for me

Sorry @L0ts I misread or got brain fog (or both lol) fingers crossed for you x

@Borolass84 Hey don’t apologise, I’m going to see that as a good sign!! 😂😂

You’ll have to let us know how you get on with your blood work!

@L0ts yes I will keep you all posted

@Kiaa I'm on day 2 of flashing faces!! It's horrible isn't it! Almost worse than waiting for a positive test haha!

@Borolass84 well done with the weight loss that amazing! Hopefully now things progress quickly for you!

Thanks @has30 told the doc I aim to lose another stone as needed to as I’m not exactly tall haha. Also doc said if I go IVF route they don’t accept smokers. I’m currently a smoker but cutting down so less cigarettes using my ecig more to reduce cigarette intake further. Not sure if that will affect day 8 and 21 bloods like as I’m aiming to be off the cigarettes totally in about a week

@Borolass84 good job losing weight I've been doing the same just in case it gets to the 1 year mark

@has30 wishing you the best this cycle
Don't give up hope usually when you least expect it 🤞

@has30 omg yes it really is I finally got my static face today 🎉
Hope you get yours soon and the 2ww goes fast

Thank you @Kiaa. Although I am finding it harder to lose the weight as time goes on but feel losing a couple of pounds a week will help keep the weight off in the long run. Good luck to you

Oops @L0ts was ment to tag you 1st
Wishing you the best this cycle Don't give up hope usually when you least expect it 🤞

@Borolass84 no worries
Yes same here it has slowed down but struggle with finding time to exercise with my 3 years old or that I'm exhausted lol
Your doing good
Fingers crossed for you 🌟

@Kiaa my weight loss has been entirely off changes in diet. Next step is to try quitting smoking for good as it’s now making me anxious as I’m awaiting day 8 and 21 bloods

@Borolass84 oh that's good . One step at a time no need to worry you'll be fine 😀

Once another stone is off I will be where I need to be :)

@Kiaa I've just had my static face this morning too!!!! Let's do it this cycle now haha! Only problem is I've got to go to work first xx

Stupid question, does a static smiley mean the egg is about to be released or has been? I've got 2 apps tracking (sad I know) one has moved my fertile window so it ends tomorrow. Then another has said my best chance of conception is in 2 days!!! No wonder I've got no clue about my dates if they are this all over the place!

@has30

Stupid question, does a static smiley mean the egg is about to be released or has been? I've got 2 apps tracking (sad I know) one has moved my fertile window so it ends tomorrow. Then another has said my best chance of conception is in 2 days!!! No wonder I've got no clue about my dates if they are this all over the place!

I must add this is after I put in my positive ovulation test

I’m wondering the same @has30
I’m on cycle 2 of TTC #2 and it’s my first month of using the clearblue ovulation tests. I’ve had a flashing smiley for a few days. Once I get the static smiley how long do I carry on DTD for after that?! Just that one day or a couple of days after?

@Moonshine160 and @has30 I think there's so much confusion because there is no right or wrong answer. Someone people will be imminently about to ovulate when they get their LH peak, others will have a few days to wait. I use the 'sperm meets egg' plan to make sure I am covered - that means you have sex every other day from about day 10 then once you get your static smilie (or positive LH test) you have sex that day and the two following days, then you skip a day then you have sex again to make sure you've definitely had sex around ovulation. You shouldn't ovulate more than four days after a positive LH test so that should mean you're covered. Well that's what I go by - I'm sure others will be different but just adding in case it helps.

@has30 oh yay cycle buddies 😀 the leaflet says once a static smiley face ovulation will occur 12-48 hours I think just depends how fast you ovulate but definitely dtd asap
I'm planning on dtd next 3 days 🤞

@Moonshine160
Once you get a static smiley face ovulation should occur 12-48 hours after
Dtd asap at least next 2 days

Thank you all for that! My DH is going to be happy when I tell him!