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Anyone here TTC?

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SchnitzelVonCrummsTum · 28/07/2017 16:57

I'm hoping to start TTC baby #4 in August. Is there an existing larger families TTC thread / group, or does anyone else fancy joining me? The groups in the Conception topic don't really seem like a good fit ...

I'm 34
3 children (4, 7 & 8)
3 miscarriages before child #1

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EverythingNow · 07/09/2017 21:19

Glad things are ok schnitzel I've been thinking of you.

I'm 7 or 8dpo, AF is due on Thursday 14th so half way through the tww. I've no tests but I have some arriving tomorrow. No symptoms (well I have sore boobs and I'm knackered but sometimes have that anyway)

How's everyone else? Are you still about Annabelle?

nandostodayplease · 10/09/2017 13:21

These clear blue sticks are really confusing me, I'm pretty sure I ovulated early last week, but I'm still getting flashing smilie faces everyday Confused

Has anyone tested over the weekend?

EverythingNow · 10/09/2017 15:59

I really don't know about the clearblue things sorry. I just used the cheapies and stopped once I had a positive. Do you do them all through your cycle?

10dpo and bfn here. I'm feeling a little low now. Realistically I know it's early to be testing and realistically I know it took 5 or 6 cycles with dd2 (my only ttc'd child Blush) but equally with dd2 I didn't know all the stuff about fertile windows etc and we dtd a lot less in those days! I'm feeling crampy too like AF will make another early appearance this month.

BagelDog · 10/09/2017 16:06

We have three boys (6 rising 7, almost 5, and 20 months, and just found out pregnant with number four, so go for it! I liked the clear blue digital dual hormone one as I am useless at comparing v similar blue lines and found the pictures way clearer!

BrutusMcDogface · 11/09/2017 00:37

Congrats, Bagel!! This thread has been too quiet! Wink

My boobs hurt but chances are pretty slim this month, really. Still wavering though. Watch this space! Af due Thursday (I think!)

BrutusMcDogface · 11/09/2017 06:56

Oh dear. Have woken up feeling really really sick. I could use a first response as of today I suppose, but no chance of getting one....

nandostodayplease · 11/09/2017 07:09

Is there no way of getting one Brutus?

BrutusMcDogface · 11/09/2017 07:37

Not sure, nandos... I'm working. Will try! Nausea eased after eating breakfast....................eep

EverythingNow · 11/09/2017 09:01

I'm out early again. Spotting this morning 11dpo, which is what happened last month. For probably the last year and a half my cycles have been at least 27days and these last two I've been spotting by cd24.

SchnitzelVonCrummsTum · 11/09/2017 12:09

Hey - just popping in to say it looks like I'm having a miscarriage at 5.5 weeks Sad - blood levels aren't going up as they should, and just waiting for tomorrow to confirm the latest result. If it's not to be, then I hope it resolves fast and without needing the pill / surgery like previous losses.

FFS, for some silly reason I thought my body had 'fixed' itself after 3 losses, followed by 3 successful pregnancies.

Seriously wondering whether I want a 4th child enough to risk putting myself through the stress of the last few weeks again. Early pregnancy turns me certifiably insane with worry.

Sorry for the all-about-me update, feeling a bit sorry for myself so hiding at home, marking! Sending hugs and good thoughts to everyone else having a tough time (and fingers crossed Brutus!)

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Poppytime · 11/09/2017 13:18

Oh Schnitzel I'm really sorry to hear that Sad Flowers take care of yourself

I am still going back and forth, prime time is this week, haven't decided whether am too chicken yet...

Am I ready to have a dry Christmas period?! As that's what I'm risking haha - in all seriousness though I have been thinking about it a lot. We would have to change quite a few things, it wouldn't be easy, but I just can't shake off the feeling I'm not 'done'...aargh

Annabelle4 · 11/09/2017 13:31

I haven't kept up with this thread at all. Without meaning to be rude, I just didn't have time to keep up with new posters (I'm sure you all understand).
We didn't try this month - I know when I ovulated, but chickened out. I'm still undecided, and knew it wasn't wise when I'm so unsure.

I'm thinking of booking a holiday for next Summer and forgetting about a 4th completely. I know that I'd have that to look forward to, and that it would mean I couldn't ttc as that would coincide with due date.
Dh I think was a bit relieved that I didn't want to this month, after assuring me he did want another, so I think we are both on the same page.

I think for me it was DS turning 4, starting school etc, that triggered feelings in me of wanting a baby and letting go of his younger years. I know that's not a wise reason to have a baby Sad I've started to focus on the positives of him getting older now, and what that means for our family. Like you too everythingnow I also have some issues with my teen dd - nothing worrying or serious, just general teenage stuff and don't feel that a baby is the right thing for us.
I know that if we don't don't go for it now, that's it, we won't try again in the future. I'm 35 now, which isn't old by any means, but as I had my kids so young, I don't want to be 40 and still have a baby or a toddler in the house.

Sorry, that seemed like an essay all about me. The reason I'm posting is to say to Schnitzel that I saw your post on my watched posts and am thinking of you. I will cross everything for you. Please let us know how everything is and how you are. Xx

Mumof3cheeky · 11/09/2017 14:26

im sorry to hear that Schnitzel
Is there a chance that it just a temporary blip and your hormone levels will start to catch up again?

everything it's a shame af made an appearance. I had the same this month with the spotting. Never before so wondering if it's going to be a regular occurrence.
Have you had any investigations done as to why it's happening?
I've started to wonder if it could be signs of early menopause but hopefully not.

AnnambelleI keep asking dp too if he only wants another one as I said I did so he just wants to please me but he says no, he does want one.
Definitely not as much of a clear cut decision as the others were.
My ds3 is starting nursery this week and I'm wondering too if I'm just wanting to fill in the gaps of loneliness rather than facing up to realityHmm

poppy that sohnds like a very decisive plan. I wouldn't work for me as I know I would just skip a month or 2 to avoid the holiday due date then obsess again Smile

Hopefully one way or another we will manage to decide for ourselves as I just hate this limbo.

Hope you all have a nice week x

nandostodayplease · 11/09/2017 15:36

I'm so sorry schnitzel

EverythingNow · 11/09/2017 15:59

I'm so sorry too schnitzel thinking of you.

BrutusMcDogface · 11/09/2017 18:34

Ah schnitzel, so sorry Sad

I haven't had a chance to get any tests.

Mumof3cheeky · 11/09/2017 21:17

Fingers crossed for you Brutus

BrutusMcDogface · 12/09/2017 09:31

It's a BFN, managed to get a test last night and checked this morning.

nandostodayplease · 12/09/2017 09:48

Oh no Sad How early are you testing, is there any chance you still could be?

Mumof3cheeky · 12/09/2017 12:43

Don't give up until af arrives x

BrutusMcDogface · 12/09/2017 13:24

Thanks ladies. I might be testing too early BUT no nausea today! As I said before, I think chances would be pretty slim this month anyway.

nandostodayplease · 12/09/2017 16:27

When are you due on Brutus ?

I tested today but negative (7days early though Grin so hopefully not out yet!

BrutusMcDogface · 12/09/2017 16:29

Ha, 7 days early is pretty early! Grin fingers crossed for you!

I'm due on Thursday or Friday (I think!?)

Mumof3cheeky · 13/09/2017 09:40

How are you Schnitzel ?

BrutusMcDogface · 14/09/2017 07:30

everytbing - cycle buddy- did you test this morning? I'm due today too and have terrible cramps. Tempted to buy another test in town this morning (I'm going in anyway, not a special trip! 😁) but I think I'm being stupid and af will be here soon enough.

schnitzel - thinking of you 💐

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