Just found out...

[Willbe2under2]

As my username suggests I've just found out I'm expecting #2. Come as a bit of shock as we've not exactly been active in the bedroom department since #1 came along last July! I'm pretty sure I know the date we conceived (we last dtd 3 weeks ago so must have been then) but no idea when my last period was! What happens if you don't know, I think I must be due April time? I only took a superdrug cheapie, should I try a clear blue dates one? I've only sporadically been taking folic acid as well.

It took a whole year to conceive #1, and apparently 10 minutes for #2... I can't quite believe it's real... was hoping to get back into work before conceiving again. I mean wtf!

was hoping to get back into work before conceiving again.
What birth control were you using?

We weren't as we know we wanted a second and thought it would take ages like the first one. I'm not disappointed just very very surprised...

Congratulations! You will be just fine!! If you didn't have a carrier with your first I really recommend one with your second. Helps them to just come along for the ride with the toddler lol!

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Couple that have unprotected sex conceive child! No way!

Congratulations though. It will be be tough but fun.

@TakeABowSheila you could just say congratulations, no need to be a dick.

Thanks @MsChatterbox we have one but I never really got the hang of it. I'll have to make more of an effort next time!

@shatitpleaseshanice thanks, I think some people have this confused with aibu!

If you don't get on with the one you have there are sling libraries where you can try out different types! My second lived in hers only coming out for feeds and nappy changes... It made newborn days sooo much easier!

I was thinking the same thing about aibu lol...

Congratulations! No need for the rude people. After conceiving my dd (now 12) very easily I haven't used contraception for over 10 years and not had a hint of a pregnancy! These things can be very unpredictable. So pleased for you.

Congrats! Our little one was born august 2021 and we’re now thinking about a second. That will be perfect timing, your oldest still has 8 months of growing and maturing to do as well so it will be nothing like it is now

I know the feeling of surprise. DS conceived via IVF after +3yrs trying naturally. Just found out we’re expecting no2 who took about 10 mins to conceive.

Congratulations @Betsyboo87! Obviously you know there's a chance but when it's previously taken ages and then it doesn't it takes you by surprise. How far along are you?

@Prettyplease23 I know it will be a good gap, just very daunting thinking about it.

@MsChatterbox, I've heard of those but didn't really look into it, I'll have to do that next time!

@Willbe2under2 around 7 weeks now. Currently feeling very nauseous and sorry for myself on the sofa.

Congrats! I know lots of couples, probably 4 who needed IVF with the first and then had a surprise second. And lots of others who tried a couple of years naturally for their first and their second took no time. I think it’s a Thing! Enjoy!

Well she did say it took a long time to conceive the first child. You don’t know her medical situation. When with PCOS for example do tend to take a long time to conceive.

Congrats! I think you can just give them an estimate. When you go for first scan they’ll give you a due date then.

Our first also took a year. I took the mini pill after as I was breastfeeding. On her first birthday we decided I'd come off it as it would take a while... got a positive three weeks later. I was shocked too, but all was good and they've got a lovely bond.