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Anyone trying for a 3rd child?

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AnaReis · 06/08/2023 15:45

We've started 3 cycles ago trying for our 3rd. I'm going to be 41 soon and both me and DH feel exactly the same about this, feels like going for a 3rd is a bit insane, with all the challenges in logistics, but at the same time it feels like we both really want it ❤️ We're sort of going for a leap of faith... is anyone in the same boat?

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WhatTheEll · 13/09/2023 20:32

happytobemrsg · 13/09/2023 19:55

Can I ask - are you all BD every other day during your fertile window, every day, from the last day of your period onwards, or something else? It’s been a while since I had to plan 😳

Well this cycle we did day of ovulation and 2 days later, and if my lines are real then we timed it perfectly 🤩

MacNut · 13/09/2023 20:33

happytobemrsg · 13/09/2023 19:55

Can I ask - are you all BD every other day during your fertile window, every day, from the last day of your period onwards, or something else? It’s been a while since I had to plan 😳

I did SMEP this last cycle and got my BFP. We actually did it one extra day than SMEP suggests just because we were in the mood 😅

MacNut · 13/09/2023 20:35

@WhatTheEll are you planning to test again tomorrow? I'm so invested in this and keeping everything crossed for a darker line tomorrow 🙏

WhatTheEll · 13/09/2023 21:09

MacNut · 13/09/2023 20:35

@WhatTheEll are you planning to test again tomorrow? I'm so invested in this and keeping everything crossed for a darker line tomorrow 🙏

Of course I bloody well am 🤣🤣 I can't help myself, I'm awful!

Went out today and bought a CB digital, Superdrug and Boots pink dye tests. I'm thinking of doing the digital Friday (12DPO) 🤭

How you feeling?

mamamason · 13/09/2023 21:22

can I join?

I'm 26 and currently 9dpo trying for number 3! We have a 2 year old and a 5 month old (I'm insane)!

Took a clear blue this afternoon and have a faint line, hoping it progresses in the coming days x

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Rose38 · 13/09/2023 21:38

Just joining this thread now. I am currently ttc number 3. Have two kids...7 and 3. Hoping to have one more. Have been on the mini pill Cerelle since my last child and have just come off it 3 weeks ago. Still haven't had AF but have been having various symptoms like severe cramping, body aches, feeling sick, discharge etc. Not sure what is going on.

WhatTheEll · 13/09/2023 21:42

mamamason · 13/09/2023 21:22

can I join?

I'm 26 and currently 9dpo trying for number 3! We have a 2 year old and a 5 month old (I'm insane)!

Took a clear blue this afternoon and have a faint line, hoping it progresses in the coming days x

Congrats!! 👀 ♥️

I thought i was crazy... 🤪 DC2 has just turned 1

mamamason · 13/09/2023 22:03

@WhatTheEll haha, to be honest we didn't really plan it. Felt ovulation a few hours after doing the deed and wasn't on contraception so our own fault really, but of course would be delighted to be pregnant again!

happytobemrsg · 13/09/2023 22:42

I need to have a read up on SMEP @MacNut it clearly works!

Suchardchoccy · 14/09/2023 00:14

mamamason · 13/09/2023 21:22

can I join?

I'm 26 and currently 9dpo trying for number 3! We have a 2 year old and a 5 month old (I'm insane)!

Took a clear blue this afternoon and have a faint line, hoping it progresses in the coming days x

I'm 27 and thinking about trying for number 3 soon! We have a 2 year old and a 7 month old so i thought i was crazy haha. I hope your line progresses 🤞

MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:16

@WhatTheEll have you tested? 👀

I'm feeling fine. Sooooo bloated and I'm zonking out at half 9 every evening so the tiredness is there too but apart from that and sore boobs, I'm fine. The downside to finding out so early is that these first few weeks are dragging!

MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:16

Welcome to the new people joining 😊

I got my BFP last week. I already have two DDs who are 6 and 9

WhatTheEll · 14/09/2023 08:37

MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:16

@WhatTheEll have you tested? 👀

I'm feeling fine. Sooooo bloated and I'm zonking out at half 9 every evening so the tiredness is there too but apart from that and sore boobs, I'm fine. The downside to finding out so early is that these first few weeks are dragging!

Eeeeeeeeeeek

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MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:39

Yes yes yes @WhatTheEll!! 🙌

I hope it's a sticky one for you 🙏💕

Congratulations 🥳

WhatTheEll · 14/09/2023 08:41

MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:39

Yes yes yes @WhatTheEll!! 🙌

I hope it's a sticky one for you 🙏💕

Congratulations 🥳

Thanks so much! I'll do what I always do a book a scan for 7 weeks to make sure it is sticking and then I can TRY and relax. App has me at just over 4 weeks. I ovulated so late CD21.

How many weeks are you? X

MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:44

I've done the same and have a scan booked for 7th October when I should be 7+ weeks.

Based on ovulation I'm 4+5 with EDD 18th May but based on LMP I'm a bit behind that with an EDD of 21st. We must be suuuuper close!

WhatTheEll · 14/09/2023 08:48

MacNut · 14/09/2023 08:44

I've done the same and have a scan booked for 7th October when I should be 7+ weeks.

Based on ovulation I'm 4+5 with EDD 18th May but based on LMP I'm a bit behind that with an EDD of 21st. We must be suuuuper close!

Omg mega close!!! My app is saying 4+3 so 20th May!!! Crazy close ♥️♥️

I'll have to see what this digital says tomorrow. Also haven't told my husband anything 🤣 I thought I could surprise him. All the other times I've just blurted through tears that I'm pregnant. We're going out for a meal tomorrow night and I was going to put something in the menu so when he opens it he finds out.... 🤪

WhatTheEll · 14/09/2023 09:31

Just for good measure 🤩🤩😬😬

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MacNut · 14/09/2023 09:39

Aw I love that idea to surprise your husband. I wish I'd done something like that with DP but I needed his eyes to detect the squinter and convince me I wasn't going mad 😂

I have been trying not to test again since the ICs that I had ran out but I caved last night & ordered two digital 🤦‍♀️ They should arrive tomorrow so I'm hoping to see 2-3 on it

WhatTheEll · 14/09/2023 09:44

MacNut · 14/09/2023 09:39

Aw I love that idea to surprise your husband. I wish I'd done something like that with DP but I needed his eyes to detect the squinter and convince me I wasn't going mad 😂

I have been trying not to test again since the ICs that I had ran out but I caved last night & ordered two digital 🤦‍♀️ They should arrive tomorrow so I'm hoping to see 2-3 on it

Ooooh post here so we can see! 🤩

My digital on Tues said "No" so if I test with a digital I expect to see 1-2 in all honesty which is a bit confusing.
I guess the scan will confirm dates for sure. Although with DC2 the scans kept varying by 9+ days 🙃 not helpful

Rightnow1245 · 14/09/2023 10:10

Congratulations @WhatTheEll that’s great news.. how many dpo are you? 10?
what cycle are you on? X

HappyValleyFan1 · 14/09/2023 10:16

I've been reading along but been manic here to be able to reply. Welcome to all the newbies!

@WhatTheEll woweeeeee how exciting that's looking good!

4dpo here, don't think we're in with a chance this month as I ovulated earlier and DH was away with work so briefly burying my head in the sand

WhatTheEll · 14/09/2023 11:39

Rightnow1245 · 14/09/2023 10:10

Congratulations @WhatTheEll that’s great news.. how many dpo are you? 10?
what cycle are you on? X

Thank you both @HappyValleyFan1 ♥️

I'm 11DPO. Cycle 1 - first cycle back PP. DC2 just turned 1. It's a HUGE shock because DC2 took 18 months to conceive and DC1 only took 3 months but that was 7 years ago. X

AnaReis · 14/09/2023 11:56
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Wow, so many newcomers! Welcome to the thread! 😃

@mamamason congrats!! 😍 Another positive!!

@Rose38 it could be your body adjusting to not having the pill's hormones, but nothing like waiting to see what happens. If you don't get AF in a bit and have been DTD maybe buy some IC to test?

@WhatTheEll amagaawd I can see those lines easily!!!!! 😍😍😍

Doing a happy dance with all of these BFP!

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SchofeTee · 14/09/2023 11:58

I think my period is over today meaning I just have to wait to ovulate now!

What are we thinking works best gals? Every day? Every other day? Every day around ovulation only! 🤔 I really want this to be the month so we get a June bubba

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