TTC #2

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I've noticed a lot of us TTC number 2 and struggling after getting pregnant fairly easily with number 1!
Thought I'd start a thread so we can all support each other 💕💕

@newmum202 I had basically that exact same line yesterday morning! Nothing last night, and today's test didn't seem to have it but didn't finish processing, my toddler knocked it in the sink before the dye made it all the way across... Did you test again this morning? Good luck!

@2BabyOrNot2Baby It's crazy, isn't it. I've got like... at least 60 tests in my bathroom. The temptation to line spot whenever I need to pee is STRONG.

But I'm also really trying not to get my hopes up... Temping has been ruined by my toddler being awake for three hours in the middle of the night for a week or so now, but it's showing a drop (rightly or wrongly). FF thinks I'm due tomorrow, I thought Sunday, so I guess we'll know soon enough! 🤞

@cheeseycrumpets Ovulation and just before is definitely my favourite part of the cycle!

I was thinking this myself yesterday! I find ovulation week goes by sooo quick it's difficult to fit in DTD everyday but then you're waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and...
Last month I was doing pretty good at keeping myself distracted and then we watched the most recent episode of Bluey. It's always the most unexpected things that throw you back!

There was a point where I wouldn't keep them in the house to avoid temptation - but then I just went out and bought more. Then I had my husband hide them. Don't know if you've ever had a man put something away, but they don't seem to be very good at it 😅
You got this!

I'm panicking.
Woke up with a lot of EWCM this morning and felt positive thinking ovulation would be coming up -soon-, until I took a test and this was my result.. I feel like that's dark considering ovulation is supposed to be (at least) 3 days away 😩 now I'm panicking that its coming a lot sooner. I usually don't get darker lines until either the day before or the day I peak. Couldn't DTD last night as little one had a late night and we were so exhausted. Also feel like odds are lower this month due to being so congested (also worth noting the increase in CM could be because of this). Told myself I wasn't going to get worked up anymore - ha!

Aw @2BabyOrNot2Baby, I know the feeling - this happened to me this month. CD11 ovulation which was well early, and meant we missed what felt like a lot of the "good" opportunities. I've got a horrible cough, too! I'd prepare to peak tomorrow, I've got a fast peak like that too.

Period seems to be starting this afternoon; so I guess I was seeing things yesterday. Back at it next month, I guess!

The new Bluey got me in the feels, too... Tomorrow I'm supposed to be going to ZSL with a friend who is 20 weeks pregnant and our toddlers. I'm sure it'll be wonderful but she's a bit of a constant reminder of what I don't have right now.

I'm planning on scheduling a nana day tomorrow if husband is WFH, maximise the opportunities whilst toddler is out of the house 😆 hope you're feeling better soon, I blame the constant change of weather (I do sound like my mother now lol)

I'm so sorry. I know how awful it feels, I got a pretty solid red line earlier on in the year, and it was definitely there because even my oblivious blind-as-a-bat husband seen it and pointed it out without. Took multiple other tests same day and every day afterwards for about a week and nothing appeared again. It really does suck.

Oh I'm glad I'm not the only one, I bawled like a baby the entire time. Only watched it one time since, don't think I want to again 🤣 I'm so so sorry I can't imagine how you're feeling about it, it's weird isn't it - you're happy for them but you also don't really want to know, see or hear anything about it.. I hope you manage to have a lovely day out x

Feeling really weird today. Feel pregnant.

I know that I'm absolutely 100% not, but I have that weird feeling you have in your stomach during pregnancy. Poor job at explaining this, I know, but it really isn't a feeling I can describe. Just odd. And only ever felt this way when carrying my son. What a strange mind game TTC is!

Hope everyone is doing well and the weather wherever you all are is lovely!

@2BabyOrNot2Baby I STILL get phantom kicks and every single time, even though I know I'm not pregnant, I just wonder...

@2BabyOrNot2Baby @cheeseycrumpets
How are you both doing? Sorry I've been MIA its been a tough week!

It's crazy the effect pregnancy has on you isn't it! I noticed phantom kicks quite a lot for about 2 months following my son's birth. He's 19 months now and still get the occasional feeling!

Don't apologise! I hope this week is treating you better 🥰

I'm lost. I think I'm going to write this month off completely. According to Premom I was suppose to ovulate yesterday, however I got a pretty dark line a few days ago on one single test, and nothing since. All as faint as could be. According to Flo it will be this coming Friday, so we'll see if there's any darker lines to come 😶

Hey lovely, I’m sorry it’s been such a tough week, I hope you’ve taken some time to look after yourself. Where are you in your cycle at the moment?

Things have been a bit mental here, we’re doing some work on our house so had to pack up and move out for the next few weeks! It’s been a sweaty, dusty and slightly stressful few days which has of course coincided with my fertile window 🤦‍♀️ Feeling optimistic but I always do at this time of the month haha

@2BabyOrNot2Baby its so tricky when you feel like you’re getting conflicting info from apps, tests and your own knowledge of your body! Have you always used ovulation tests? I’m quite new to them and only started post MMC after a friend gave me a batch of clearblue ones. I like feeling more informed but I sometimes wonder if having all the information actually makes me more stressed because it gives a false sense of control. Be kind to yourself and don’t rule anything out this month ❤️ Good things are coming our way x

It is, I had a delightful weekend and have tried to just find me again, I'd got a bit lost and sad which isn't me!

Do you track ovulation every month and only DTD around ovulation?
Hopefully one of the apps are right, it's so hard when they contradict!

Feeling much better and trying to not get too bogged down this cycle (though that's easier said than done ris early on in my cycle!) CD 9 think I'll ovulate around the 23rd so we shall see
We've made the decision to go private for some sperm analysis as the NHS couldn't do it until September! And we just want peace of mind before then! But then researching that is a mindfield so we shall see

@cheeseycrumpets oh my, you've certainly had a lot on! We had to move out of our house last year and temporarily move in with my parents whilst I recovered from an op and were preparing to move. It certainly is stressful! Make sure you take some time out to relax!

@Eatsleepbakerepeat Glad to hear it's been a bit better. Hopefully just a blip that's passed!

I completely understanding it causing more stress! I feel like it's another thing you have to monitor. Unfortunately I feel like I have to use them as my body doesn't really give me a lot of signs that it's happening, have very unreliable CM & I can't temp as from the moment my eyes are open, I have to be up or else I'll have a very grumpy toddler 😅 we used them when TTC #1 but not religiously as I just couldn't get along with them, also never really found a peak. The best I've got this time round is April's.

We're a lot more active around ovulation but that's more so down to life being busy and such. That really does vary from month to month though. This month there's been almost nothing due to a really long winded AF & just feeling exhausted because of that so I really wouldn't be surprised at a bfn this month. I feel like the months are just moving by way too quickly!

I do feel a bit crampy today (like mild AF cramps) and also really emotional but I'm going to put that down to rewatching Bluey. Again. Fan favourite in my house (mine!)

How's everyone getting on? About midway through my cycle now
More chilled and just seeing this month as who knows what will happen and last month was no OK for me mentally
So we will just see

Still none the wiser as to what's going on with me. Kinda just wishing AF would hurry up and arrive so I can have a fresh start 🙃 hope everyone is okay!

I know that feeling all too well! And then feel bad almost for wishing rhebmonth away! It's hard isn't it!
You got symptoms and are late or?

CD20 for me and about 5dpo. Going to really try and not read into my ‘symptoms’ this month. But I know as I get closer to AF my mind will wonder 🙃 good luck for this cycle!

Ah the TWW how you holding up?
It's so so hard not to symptom spot, though I've told myself the same this month that I'm not to do it!
How many cycles have you been ttc?

Ok at the moment, but I’ve had quite a busy week so I think that helps!
the second week of the tww is by far the worst!
im on cycle 6 since my loss in November last year but have been trying fully since July 2023. How about you?

Defo helps!
And cycle 5 we'm started in December and have had 3 early miscarriages since then so I'm almost filled with dread for what the month might bring

Oh wow, I’m sorry for your losses. I can’t imagine how hard that has been suffering 3 so close together 💔 hopefully you get your bfp this month and it’s a sticky bean x

Yeah I am feeling a bit guilty about it but I don't think I could've done anything to prevent this cycle being so weird 😔

If I did ovulate, I'd be 7dpo today. Flo suggests today is ovulation day but that doesn't seem to be the case and CM certainly doesn't suggest so!