Just starting TTC

[PurpleSpottedLeopard]

Hello we’ve just started TTC baby number 2 and I wondered if there was anyone else in a similar situation who fancied supporting each other? Everyone very welcome, baby number 1 or 100! I just remember how nice it was to have people to share crazy symptom spotting and commiserate unsuccessful cycles with last time. I’ve joined a few other threads and whilst they seem really friendly and supportive it feels a bit like I’m crashing a party where everyone else already knows each other so thought I’d try starting my own thread in the hope of finding someone else who felt the same.

Hi @BeNavyLion and @CherryVicky lovely to have you both here!

Why is it that time seems to go so much more slowly in the TWW?! Completely gone over to the dark side now and reading into every little symptom whilst deep down knowing that it’s unlikely really. Urgh.

Sending positive thoughts to everyone also waiting and to everyone who is still waiting to be able to start.

@PurpleSpottedLeopard totally agree! I was busy reading threads last night about testing at 8dpo and seeing how many people got positives.

I've managed to hold off testing though!

Any symptoms to report?

@PurpleSpottedLeopard @Lou12387 how many days until you can both test?

I could technically test now (would be on the early side though) but I’m trying to hold off for as long as I can. Spent far too much time and money staring at tests trying to see lines that weren’t there last time around so trying to avoid it for as long as possible.

I’m absolutely exhausted which is not a normal AF symptom for me but could just be down to having an active toddler and a busy couple of weeks catching up with me!

Hey all can i join? Im on the other threads too we are all really friendly!

Im CD3 on cycle 2 of TTC#2!

Ive had 2 early losses @ 6.5weeks, DS who is 4 now and begging for a sibling- & a chemical pregnancy after him- unplanned. All pregnancies were conceived first cycle + first one was on birthcontrol..im on naitre vitamins, coq10, omega 3, taking raspberry leaf tea up until ovulation...uhm will be having pomegranate/beetroot juice after ovulation

ooh and aspirin! And trying mucinex method this cycle too

@peanutForeverim so sorry to hear about your losses 😢 Fingers crossed for you this cycle!
Out of curiosity, what does raspberry leaf tea help with?

I'm now DPO 6 - I've had strange cramps a lot today. Mostly like slight period pain. At one point I felt a strong poke like pain by my bellybutton - no clue what that could be. My breasts are starting to get painful, but mildly so. I'm kinda thinking the pain could be food related as well.

Hi @peanutForever really sorry to hear about you previous losses. Sounds like you’re well organised with supplements! I’m impressed!

@BeNavyLion strange cramps could be a good sign, keeping my fingers crossed for you!

@BeNavyLion@PurpleSpottedLeopardthanks ladies im so prepared this time round, probs too prepared if you ask me ans doing way too much

Had a really vivid dream that I was pregnant so for some insane reason woke up and decided to use a test that expired over a year ago. Got what I’m pretty sure is an evap line. So I know absolutely nothing and now have a test to obsess over. Seriously annoyed that I did this to myself!!

Don't be too hard on yourself, it's difficult avoiding the temptation to test. Especially if you see signs!

I caved too today, 10 dpo and bfn unsurprisingly. So instead of reading old threads about who got a bfp when, I've cleaned the house, walked the dog and arranged a soft play date later with my DS, a friend and her little one!

Trying to aee the positive also that if I'm out this cycle, at least I can have some wine next week on holiday without having to come up with an excuse to the friends we're going with why not 😂

Hi! We're in the first month, no children. I'm 1DPO. I'm planning to test 8 DPO which is also the first day of a family holiday which would be really special and exciting!

Hi all, any good news stories yet?

I tested yesterday and a big fat negative - DPO7 and cheap test, whilst I know its unlikely to show up that early (as implantation may not even have happened yet), it was still like a punch in the gut 😅

I tested this morning at 11dpo and got a positive on frer!

So cautiously excited as I know it's still early and at 38 the risks are increased. So will see what happens.

@BeNavyLion 7dpo is very early so try not to be too downhearted (easier said than done I know!). Still plenty of time for the bfp

Awww congrats darling ♥️♥️♥️
how you feeling?

Congratulations @Lou12387 ! I think that’s a pretty good line for 11DPO. Fingers crossed for you.

@BeNavyLion oh I know that feeling well. 7DPO is very early though so you’re not out yet. Keeping everything crossed for you.

Hi @therandomUN hoping for a successful cycle for you. 8DPO would be very early though so try not to be too disheartened if you don’t get a positive result before your holiday, I was 12DPO when I got a positive with my first pregnancy.

@BeNavyLion @therandomUN with my last pregnancy I tested negative at 10dpo so it’s deffo not over yet this cycle

@Lou12387 wow that's amazing!

I tested again this morning but negative again. Although just after I had a strange twinge in my lower abdomen and then started feeling a bit warm, headachy, and nauseous so could mean I just hadn't implanted yet possibly and now I have? (although the 15 ISH cookies ihad for breakfast could have something to do with those symptoms 😅)

Hi there, hope it’s ok if I join. I’m TTC number 2 and stopped taking the minipill 2 weeks ago. I wasn’t really thinking about things yet as waiting for my period so that I’d know what is going on going forward.
But the last 2 days I’ve been feeling sick, achy boobs, really tired so started to think it could have happened already even though it seems far too soon!
I’ve taken two tests (cheap standard strips) both negative but I’ve no idea when I would have ovulated (if at all) so really don’t know what to expect.

Thank you! I might try to be really good and not test until 10 DPO but I'll see how I feel once we're out there. I'm hoping I'll be relaxed/entertained enough that I'll be able to hold off. I'm packing some FRERs with me 😂

So really co fused today. I really wasn't expecting to talk this cycle as only had my copper coil removed 12 days ago, however I think I might have also ovulated around that time. Im not certain though as hadn't started tracking due to writing this cycle off. Today I've had period like cramps which is super unusual for me so thought I'd cahnce it and test I'm due on today or tomorrow. I have had a very faint positive with a further few tests negative so unsure what to think 🙈

Hey @CherryVickyi see it, hopefully test tomorrow and the lines will get darker, fingers crossed for you xx