TTC baby number 2

[Nellie19]

Here we go again, husband and I are trying for baby number 2. First time around it took us 9 months which in the grand scheme of things isn’t that long but it was a hellish 9 months of heartache. I know people try for a lot longer, years even or have to go down the IVF route but we as a couple found it really hard. Second month trying and I honestly don’t know if I can go through this again, we are so so blessed with a beautiful child already but I am longing for a second child. This month I experienced a symptom that I had when I was pregnant first time round and convinced myself it was happening again but quicker for us. I absolutely love being pregnant and being a mum but TTC is not for the weak. Took a test today and it was negative (not due on for another 6 days) and I’m so disheartened that it will take just as long again and month after month the disappointment takes its toll

First time round, I started a feed and found it so helpful, I even went back to share our positive news to help others in the same boat so hoping someone can share their experiences on baby number 2 conception
thanks for reading :)

How’s everyone doing so far this cycle? I’m CD13 today and got a positive OPK this morning so plan on DTD tonight and hope for the best! Month 6 for us x

@sunshinecitrus1best of luck, hope you hit the right days!

AF predicted to be Sunday for me. Took a CB test with FMU and got an evap/ident 🙄🙄 bfn on a boots test this afternoon. Know I'm not 100% out as I didn't track ovulation but it's not looking likely this month

I'm also trying for baby number 2. First cycle. It only took 2 months to conceive our first but I'm worried my age might impact it this time as I'm 36. Not sure when ovulation was as I think I had two LH surges so not feeling very positive about this month!

I’m DPO 13 took a test and negative, no sign of period no cramps or sore boobs nothing. Feels like an odd cycle

Thought I'd update - we've been away since Sunday (AF predicted due date) and I was starting to fret that maybe I hadn't ovulated this month. This morning was my first chance to test again and BFP (2-3 weeks)!! Imagine I must have just been testing far too early before.

Anyway, wanted to provide some hope for exhausted, stressed, breastfeeding mums!! X

Congratulations 🥹❤️

Hello I would like to join please as I am currently trying for baby no.2. It took me 10 cycles to conceive the first baby. Today is CD1 of the second cycle since I got the first period last month. Good luck to everyone!

@hopeful4us Congratulations! 😊Great news for you! Did you have any obvious symptoms during the TWW?

I am currently 10dpo and not really feeling any different but it’s still early I guess. Just convincing myself I’m out I think to protect myself from disappointment in a few days, you know when you just get the feeling this cycle isn’t the one? When I conceived my son I remember having creamy white CM and mild cramps from around 8dpo but I’ve got none of either. Maybe a little crampy but not sure if it’s in my head!? 😆And sensitive sore breasts but that’s a normal symptom for me anyway. The TWW makes you go crazy doesn’t it!

@sunshinecitrus1 absolutely no symptoms whatsoever.. which was the same with DD. I was definitely crazier this time around! 🫣 And already feeling impatient re. booking appointment/first scan.. have a feeling it could be a long pregnancy haha

@hopeful4us No symptoms gives me a bit of hope! 😊 Haha! Do you know what though, it just goes to show how much we all generally care doesn’t it for it to turn us crazy! Ah I’m wishing you all the best with your pregnancy x

Hey ladies, I’m TTC baby number 2 too, I’m waiting for ovulation! We conceive our first quite quickly so I’m nervous for trying again x

Morning ladies! AF arrived for me this morning 😕Was kind of expecting it this month as I didn’t really “feel” pregnant, I just had a feeling this month wasn’t it. Our timing was good again but onto the next cycle I guess (month 7 now for us) x

Hi all,

Following this thread as also TTC no.2! First was conceived on first month of properly trying. This time we started end of April 2025 and have had two miscarriages so far (a blighted ovum at 5-6 weeks in June, and another between 9-10 weeks in early Feb!). One saving grace is that we can get pregnant, but half wonder if my c section is the issue, but I know that that is quite rare!

@NiftySheep We are very similiar, I conceived my DS pretty much first cycle. I had a c-section too (all straight forward at the time, recovery was fine, no issues since) but I wonder the same! DS is 4.5 years now. We’re on month 7 at the minute TTC baby number 2 and not a glimmer of hope so far!

It’s hard isn’t it, when it was relatively easy the first time. My only saving grace is that I had scans before I miscarried and everything looked ok at that time! Have you had any scans to see what uterus looks like?

@NiftySheep That’s reassuring with your scans and must make you feel a little better! I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriages, that must have been really hard.

I had an internal ultrasound to look at my ovaries back in October as when I came off the pill to start trying for baby number 2 I had severe ovulation pain on my right side (my first cycle after the pill) which caused me to faint. Worst pain I’ve ever felt, I was in agony… I was convinced something was really wrong! Scan results were fine though and no concerns with ovaries, all looked fine. So I can only assume I had a cyst or things were just kickstarting again. The pain is no where like that now, I still get ovulation pain (always on my right, never on my left so I’m guessing it’s just my dominant / sensitive side) and I can manage it with a hot water bottle / paracetamols and it settles back down again a day or two after ovulation… I guess in a way it’s a positive as at least I know when I’m ovulating! I like to do have control over situations and understand why things happen or aren’t happening so this journey is the worst thing for me as I feel like we’re doing all we can with no results! And definitely always harder when we luckily conceived our first children so quickly!

Congratulations fantastic news ❤️ good luck with your pregancy journey xx

Same, it took us 9 months for our first and now we are on cycle 4 TTC number 2! What an exhausting experience! Sending you baby dust and fingers crossed

Hello ladies

I received my BFP yesterday after my missed period, we’ve been moving house over the last couple of weeks so that distracted me from symptom spotting or going crazy at any indication. First really signs that I had were extreme tiredness to the point I would fall asleep on the sofa and barely keep my eyes open past 9pm but put this down to the stress of moving house! Nothing else apart from that this time round. Things I did differently this month, we tested for ovulation and baby danced once at the beginning of my fertile window, as soon as we noticed the OPK going darker we baby danced then, on the positive day and the day after. I was poorly during my ovulation period and was on cough medicine to help (boots mucus cough) which I now see apparently helps with your cervical mucus so maybe that helped. Good luck to you all on your journey, sending baby dust your way and a healthy pregnancy soon xx