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woodpeckersounds · 10/02/2025 20:49

Mummahelp · 10/02/2025 19:51

Hiya, I’ve been following this group a little while and this is my first time posting. I’m TTC my third and am on the second month but finding it mentally so much harder this time around. It’s reassuring to hear others are finding it hard too and it’s common to feel this way. I was lucky with my previous pregnancies, I think it took 2-3 months for both. This time I feel so stressed and obsessive with it all and seem to have a very negative outlook on it, which is not like me! Any tips on how to “go with the flow” a little more? I’m 34 so feeling the time pressure more this time.

@Miffy1994 sorry to hear you’re also feeling the mental strain more this time. You are defo not alone!!

Hey, I'm 34 too and ttc baby #3! My first two I conceived 1st cycle. I tested positive in November 24 which was cycle #2 but ended in a loss. This is our first cycle trying again and I'm hoping it doesn't take long but our bodies tend to do what they want I think! I'll be 10dpo tomorrow (I think) and seem to be getting all the right signs so keeping my fingers crossed! X

Mummahelp · 10/02/2025 21:09

@woodpeckersounds
Wow that’s amazing you conceived both times first cycle! I’m sorry to hear about your loss in November, I hope this is your month! Would you mind me asking how old your other kids are? Mine are 2 and 4 so finding the energy to DTD enough is challenging! I’m 12 DPO tomorrow so not far off you, but can’t say I’m experiencing any pregnancy symptoms, except for mood swings 😂 which is probably due to AF about to arrive! I hate testing and seeing it negative so I’d rather wait it out with some hope still than test early.

carolinep3 · 10/02/2025 21:17

I don't know if there is a way to take your mind off of it! It still consumes me. I don't know if I'm going to bother doing lots of tracking this month.
I say that now, but maybe not bbt but I will do my ovulation clearblue (amazon sale on these btw).
I have two already too and the longer this goes on the bigger the age gap goes which upsets me.
Someone mentioned having my tubes check? Don't know if that is worth it at this stage, would have to go private. 🤷🏻‍♀️

woodpeckersounds · 10/02/2025 21:19

Mummahelp · 10/02/2025 21:09

@woodpeckersounds
Wow that’s amazing you conceived both times first cycle! I’m sorry to hear about your loss in November, I hope this is your month! Would you mind me asking how old your other kids are? Mine are 2 and 4 so finding the energy to DTD enough is challenging! I’m 12 DPO tomorrow so not far off you, but can’t say I’m experiencing any pregnancy symptoms, except for mood swings 😂 which is probably due to AF about to arrive! I hate testing and seeing it negative so I’d rather wait it out with some hope still than test early.

Yeah I was very lucky. I'm hoping the luck continues this cycle!
Thank you, it was tough to go through but some things just aren't meant to be unfortunately.
Of course, I have a 12yo DS and an 8yo DD, so leaving #3 to the last minute! They're with my exH and so I'm with someone new now (well, we've been together 4 years).
I've had a couple of bouts of nausea today and I just feel so achy in my uterus. Like it's not period cramp, it's something completely different. I wasn't looking for the signs in my other pregnancies whereas this time I feel like I'm noticing every single niggle! We've decided we're going to test Friday. I'd annoy myself for testing too early and seeing a negative, so hopefully by Friday there will definitely be something there. I am trying to be relaxed about it... not that you can tell! Good luck to you, I really hope this is your month!! X

Mumzydarling12 · 11/02/2025 06:29

Good morning ladies, well after 9/10 TTC cycles it’s officially confirmed with a clear blue digital! Can’t believe it’s actually happening!! ❤️❤️ I was due my period yesterday/today and took the test first thing this morning and it has come up 2-3 weeks… I was expecting 1-2 weeks? So perhaps I ovulated a bit earlier than I thought! We are absolutely over the moon. Wishing you all lots of baby dust! ❤️❤️

February 2025 TTC Support Group Part 2!
shadesofcool · 11/02/2025 06:34

Mumzydarling12 · 11/02/2025 06:29

Good morning ladies, well after 9/10 TTC cycles it’s officially confirmed with a clear blue digital! Can’t believe it’s actually happening!! ❤️❤️ I was due my period yesterday/today and took the test first thing this morning and it has come up 2-3 weeks… I was expecting 1-2 weeks? So perhaps I ovulated a bit earlier than I thought! We are absolutely over the moon. Wishing you all lots of baby dust! ❤️❤️

Congratulations ✨✨

Littledot2 · 11/02/2025 06:47

@Mumzydarling12 Congratulations that's wonderful news after your journey! Wishing you a smooth, happy and healthy pregnancy 💕 You must be over the moon 🥹

woodpeckersounds · 11/02/2025 06:50

Mumzydarling12 · 11/02/2025 06:29

Good morning ladies, well after 9/10 TTC cycles it’s officially confirmed with a clear blue digital! Can’t believe it’s actually happening!! ❤️❤️ I was due my period yesterday/today and took the test first thing this morning and it has come up 2-3 weeks… I was expecting 1-2 weeks? So perhaps I ovulated a bit earlier than I thought! We are absolutely over the moon. Wishing you all lots of baby dust! ❤️❤️

That's such amazing news!! Congratulations!! Hopefully some of us will see you over on the October/November boards soon! X

Lcc5261 · 11/02/2025 07:04

@Mumzydarling12 congratulations! Amazing news! ❤️ x

Mummahelp · 11/02/2025 07:19

Such wonderful news @Mumzydarling12!

pinkrose001 · 11/02/2025 07:26

Mumzydarling12 · 11/02/2025 06:29

Good morning ladies, well after 9/10 TTC cycles it’s officially confirmed with a clear blue digital! Can’t believe it’s actually happening!! ❤️❤️ I was due my period yesterday/today and took the test first thing this morning and it has come up 2-3 weeks… I was expecting 1-2 weeks? So perhaps I ovulated a bit earlier than I thought! We are absolutely over the moon. Wishing you all lots of baby dust! ❤️❤️

Congratulations wonderful news✨️❤️

Lemoncello823 · 11/02/2025 07:43

Mumzydarling12 · 11/02/2025 06:29

Good morning ladies, well after 9/10 TTC cycles it’s officially confirmed with a clear blue digital! Can’t believe it’s actually happening!! ❤️❤️ I was due my period yesterday/today and took the test first thing this morning and it has come up 2-3 weeks… I was expecting 1-2 weeks? So perhaps I ovulated a bit earlier than I thought! We are absolutely over the moon. Wishing you all lots of baby dust! ❤️❤️

So happy for you ✨💕

Mrsttcno1 · 11/02/2025 07:51

Congratulations @Mumzydarling12 !! X

pinkrose001 · 11/02/2025 08:03

AF arrived this morning so am out this month! Best of luck ladies still yet to test xx

BeSassyPanda · 11/02/2025 08:35

Huge congratulations @Mumzydarling12 💕

woodpeckersounds · 11/02/2025 08:42

pinkrose001 · 11/02/2025 08:03

AF arrived this morning so am out this month! Best of luck ladies still yet to test xx

Sorry to hear this 😔 sending lots of baby dust to you for this cycle x

areyouinthedarkplace · 11/02/2025 09:10

pinkrose001 · 11/02/2025 08:03

AF arrived this morning so am out this month! Best of luck ladies still yet to test xx

Me too...at least it looks like we are cycle buddies! I'm in pain and I'm sad but I tracked my BBT this month and have confirmed ovulation which I'm taking as a win, trying to keep a positive mindframe.

@Mummahelp I'm 32, TTC #3 and on cycle 3 or 4 now depending on how you look at it. It's been 9 years since I last did this so it's daunting and I am finding it so hard mentally too so you're definitely not alone in that.

areyouinthedarkplace · 11/02/2025 09:11

Congratulations @Mumzydarling12 so great to see positives!

Littledot2 · 11/02/2025 09:21

@Lemoncello823 how are you doing? 🤞

Lcc5261 · 11/02/2025 09:30

pinkrose001 · 11/02/2025 08:03

AF arrived this morning so am out this month! Best of luck ladies still yet to test xx

Sorry to hear this, but sending lots of baby dust for the next cycle x

carolinep3 · 11/02/2025 09:34

@Mumzydarling12 congrats, that's great news.
My af still hasn't shown up, I'm so late but negative tests 😡

Mumzydarling12 · 11/02/2025 09:38

Thank you everyone for your congratulations! Still in disbelief! ❤️❤️
@carolinep3 how late are you now? How strange you are having negative tests but AF hasn’t made an appearance either 😔 I hope you get some answers soon x

pinkrose001 · 11/02/2025 09:43

areyouinthedarkplace · 11/02/2025 09:10

Me too...at least it looks like we are cycle buddies! I'm in pain and I'm sad but I tracked my BBT this month and have confirmed ovulation which I'm taking as a win, trying to keep a positive mindframe.

@Mummahelp I'm 32, TTC #3 and on cycle 3 or 4 now depending on how you look at it. It's been 9 years since I last did this so it's daunting and I am finding it so hard mentally too so you're definitely not alone in that.

Thats a win for sure💫 its so rubbish at times, we are allowed to have a sad day! First month ttc after my ectopic and one tube down so need to accept it may take some time❤️ might have a go at tracking bbt this cycle x

Lemoncello823 · 11/02/2025 09:48

Littledot2 · 11/02/2025 09:21

@Lemoncello823 how are you doing? 🤞

I am doing well. Tests are still getting darker and having a very light spotting from time to time on wiping. Seems to be going more brown colour. I am feeling more positive now. I’m going to contact GP next week and request EPU referral. No way will I manage to wait to 12 weeks if everything did work out

ThisRedPoet · 11/02/2025 09:49

my bleeding stopped, lines are getting darker on the FRER so i’m not ruling it out just yet…
potentially could be an ectopic pregnancy as I’ve had one before 8 years ago, just going to wait a week or so before I test again and see if the hcg goes up or down as i’m spending a fortune on these tests! and I’m still only 12DPO