TTC Baby #3 Not our first rodeo 🤠

[olivehush]

I thought I’d start a thread for those TTC baby number 3 (and beyond, feel free to join!) It would be nice to share experiences. I feel like where I’m from 3 is the new 2 😅 but I’ve always felt like I wanted a bigger family anyway (I am 1 of 4!)

For background, DD1 has just turned 6 and DD2 has just turned 4. I’m on cycle #2, AF due in a couple of days but I’m testing BFN so roll on cycle #3. I was really hoping to catch before November so baby would only be 4 school years behind DD2 🙈 but what will be will be!

DD1 took 15 cycles

DD2 took 1 cycle

Anyone else??? X

Fair enough, good luck in any case

@mummatara I see what you mean it definitely looks darker than this morning’s 🤔 I suppose it’s just a waiting game at this point but I hope you have some clarity soon. I have heard of some people getting stronger lines in the evening!

all good here just waiting to test tomorrow morning. Felt exhausted and nauseous today but since my test was BFN I’m putting that down to usual PMS symptoms 🤦‍♀️ but there is no stopping my brain thinking…maybe just maybe this is it!

I have everything crossed for you @olivehush

@mummatara that definitely looks darker and more reassuring - it’s hard not to worry and look for the worst when you’ve had a loss/losses isn’t it?

I’m going to test again in the morning, last was Monday on the clear blue so thinking I should have a darker line with doubling tomorrow

@mummatara so sorry that it's all so uncertain at the moment - Hopefully tests continue to darken and give you some reassurance!

@olivehush still waiting for my peak! Been useful to chart it and get an idea of what's happening. Today's test was darker and been getting lots of discharge, so fingers crossed the peak arrives in next few days, feels like a big waiting game!

Tested again this morning, 14dpo.

Comparison against Monday’s which was 11dpo (top on the picture). The test line is definitely not as dark on today’s one.

Good luck to those testing today!

@MamaO88 definitely looks like there’s less dye in that one doesn’t there. Why can’t they be consistent! But still a good line nonetheless for 14dpo!

11dpo BFN 💔 hopes are dropping ever so slightly. One last test tomorrow then I’m leaving it and moving on to next cycle.

hope everyone is doing ok!

@MamaO88I've never used clear blue for line comparison but I think it is darker as in the control line doesn’t have as much dye in it so it’s been stolen by the test line effectively. Was this picture at 10 minutes? Hope you’re having a good holiday!

@olivehushsorry for bfn lovely 😢

@olivehush yes it’s very annoying! I just want like for like comparisons 😅

Sorry for BFN, when is AF due again? Sorry if you’ve already said!

@mummatara I’ve never really used clear blue non stop, these were an impulse Amazon buy when I was needing cheapie tests and just thought why not 😅yeah taken once it had dried for comparison, but the one I took immediately was much the same

~10DPO I think. Picked up tests from boots yday. Tempting but think I'll still hold until period is due. Weekend will be challenging to get through though.

Good luck with tests and line progressions all

@Outside9 I’ve been contemplating getting some of those Boots early tests, but with today’s BFN not sure if there’s much point now.

@MamaO88 AF due Monday, there’s also a VERY slim chance I may be 10dpo and not 11dpo - I don’t Temp just go off my own symptoms so I guess I can never be 100% sure! In that case AF would be due Tuesday.

This is the worst part where I start going a bit loopy 🤣

@olivehush I'm right with you with ‘loopy!’ I said I’d be calmer this month, but I tested at 8, 9 and 10dpo (today) and they’re all negative, yet I continue to stare at them hoping something will magically appear.

@mummatara sorry for the uncertainty! I’ve had two chemicals at the beginning of our TTC journey this time and it’s so disappointing. Fingers crossed those tests continue to develop and you get the answer you want 🤞

@MamaO88 I always find Clearblue lines can be a bit funny. They definitely look like a hopeful start!

@Outside9 wish I had your good willpower!

@justkeepswimming2701 haha, I was staring at this morning’s BFN in so many different lights, put it in the bin and got it out again twice etc I was desperate to just see something! I feel like I could see the squintiest shadow but I’ve seen grey/white shadowy lines like that on cheapies occasionally before and not been pregnant so I just disregard anything that’s not pink and fairly obvious even if it is faint! One last test tomorrow then that’s it. We are similar DPO then! Fingers crossed for us both!

Keeping fingers crossed for you all testing that you get good news soon!! @olivehush don't give up, hopefully test tomorrow is more positive

My LH tests are finally recording a high result! So peak on it's way - CD16 today. Now need to just catch my husband, his works been crazy this week and he's been knackered haha

@MintRobin in my experience they always suddenly get “in the mood” 😉😂

@Outside9gosh I wish I had your willpower! Hope your LO is feeling better

@justkeepswimming2701hopefully something will come of it 🤞🏼 ahhh hopefully something will magically appear in the next couple of days. How do you feel any weird symptoms?

@MintRobinyaaaay grab hubby quick 😂 I agree it’s doesn’t take much for them to be in the mood 🙊

12dpo BFN 👎 am gutted actually as there was something about this cycle that felt different but that’s always the way isn’t it. Hubby said everything happens for a reason and she/he is just not ready for us yet 🙏🏼 waiting for AF Monday then on to cycle 4!

Have a good weekend everyone!

11DPO. Admittedly it was tough not testing, but thankfully and unfortunately I've had my hands full. LO is now much better and recovering from HFMD.

I did have nausea yesterday and this morning, however I know that can happen right before your period, and I'm more conscious of my bodily sensations.

We DTD this afternoon, and there was an ever so slight odour that I usually get like 3days before period, so I'm more certain AF will show come Monday. Obviously not 100%.

Mixed emotions as we were conflicted. Every time we've tried in the past we've been fortunate for it to have happened first attempt, so feels like almost a sign to reflect some more.

Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend 😊

@olivehush So sorry about BFN, it's so hard not to get your hopes up each month. Good luck for next cycle.

@mummatara hope you get some progression with your lines. I do remember with my son for the first week I was really worried as the line seemed to get fainter and then took ages to get properly dark, but it was OK in the end. Probably not helpful to hear that though as I know it doesn't help to get your hopes up.

@olivehushoh I’m sorry 😢 really sucks. There is still a little time. I really don’t think I implanted until late this time.

@Outside9hopefully af is a no show Monday. I do think it’s hard when you’re so conscious of what your body is doing when TTC every little thing is like oooh is that something. I’m glad LO feels better

@OliveRose2where are you with testing I can’t remember? My tests still look a bit rubbish and this mornings def lighter but then it was lighter on Thursday morning too. I don’t think it helps my wee looked quite light this morning so prob dilute too. I actually went into Sainsbury’s and got their own brand £3.50 tests just to see what it looked like on those but not been home yet to do one. At this point as long as I don’t start bleeding I’ll ring EPU on Monday so they can book me in for an early scan anyway. Then I’ll know what’s happening. Ahhh it actually does help to hear that ❤️ it’s nice to know it doesn’t always end up bad news. I’ve had so much cramping this time every day really don’t know if that’s a good sign or not

Well I think this is a MC/chemical I did the Sainsbury’s test which has a level of 25 and it’s negative so my hcg level must be somewhere between 10 and 20 ish I reckon. Definitely not high enough for having positives all week. It’s gutting but at this point in our TTC journey it almost sounds bad to say I expect it. When a sticky little one comes along it will be at the right time just have to keep going through a tonne of hoops to get there

Sending love @mummatara.It's so hard isn't it - so much stress involved in the whole process!!

Fingers crossed AF stays away @olivehush @Outside9! Like a bad trick that period and pregnancy symptoms can be so similar! I feel like i never noticed symptoms when i wasn't trying to get pregnant in the past - but now, it's hard not to analyse every sniffle and stitch!

@MintRobinthanks lovely. 20 year old me would never have guessed making a baby would be so bloody hard 🤦🏼‍♀️

@MintRobindid you peak yet?