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From the community

Recent discussions

Long cycles ttc

Hi I have very irregular and long cycles and I’m so pissed off not getting a peak, CD21 I thought it’s finally approaching but it wasn’t and same with CD24 I was so hopeful to see progress for today’s test but again it’s gone down a lot 😭

I always hold wee 2-3 hours limited drinks not because of that xx
I don’t know what I’m seeking for with this post, maybe just if anyone has very long cycles and they still succesfully ovulate later and even better if they succeeded to conceive x

Pcos

What on earth is going on?

Trying to conceive

Anyone else looking to try for another baby? We really want to have our second but would be interested to see if others are waiting for a bigger age gap, or to hear experiences from those who are already pregnant/had another? Thanks!

Birthing ball

I am 27 weeks pregnant I just wondered what is the actual point of birthing balls and who is using one . Any recommendations for one please

High cervix

Any tips to get a high cervix low? 🙏 due date Tuesday and midwife had a feel today and could barely reach my cervix. Thanks!

First time TTC women 35+

I’m hoping to connect to women trying to conceive for the first time in their late 30s and above.

First time mum!

Got my bfp last week - 4 weeks & 2 days today!🥰 I’m very nervous as we were ttc for a long time, so I’m hoping to find some friends around the same stage as me, to go through this incredible journey with! How is everyone’s symptoms so far? I am exhausted 😴😴

Ttc

Have I missed my peak ?

Anxious/Isolated

Anyone else feeling really isolated and anxious? I’m 6+1 weeks today and I found out at 3+5 weeks after TTC for 3.5 years and having a chemical last Oct. My anxiety is naturally through the roof and my booking appointment isn’t until I’m 10+1 weeks :( no idea when my first scan is either. Feel like I’m winding my husband and family up with my anxiety but I can’t help it🥲 I’m a mature student (24) in uni (2nd year) so my friends are all in a different stage in their lives and don’t really get it - long story short - anyone else feeling like they’re losing the plot lol

going soft during sex

sorry idk if this is tmi but i started dating this guy 2 months ago, so it’s still early but we’ve had sex a few times and it’s always been really good, until last night where we were having sex for about an hour, he didn’t cum and then went soft whilst we were having sex.. i just feel so insecure like it’s my fault. i literally started crying after because im worried he doesn’t find me attractive. he apologised and said he doesn’t know why it happened but idk, maybe it’s just my insecurities but im worried he doesn’t find me as attractive as he says he does
he is older than me (he’s 45, im 22) so idk if it’s like an age thing, or if it’s just normal or what idk i’ve never had this with a guy before

New mum to be👶🏾🩵

I’m 33 weeks today and I’m due in June. Everyone around me says “Oh it’s difficult to have a newborn in the summer!” “You’re going to struggle!”. Any tips or advice on what essentials I need before he arrives to make it more easier for him please and thank you🩵

TTC Baby #2

Anyone else on CD1 today?

When to see GP for advice?

TTC baby 2 since December and period has just arrived at 7DO.

All my cycles since we started TTC have ended at 6-9DPO and I feel like that shouldn’t be happening??

How long do I wait until I seek advice from a GP? We’re desperate for another baby and I feel like my body is failing me :(

TTC Journey

I’ve been doing everything to get my body right for a baby, I have PCOS. My partner and I have been trying for a baby and nothing has been working. He smokes black and milds daily which is a big issue and I believe that is the reason why I haven’t conceived yet but it’s so fucked up because I just found out he gave me chlamydia so I believe that could’ve been the reason why I wasn’t conceiving neither 🤦‍♀️ he says he got it from an ex before me and he had no symptoms but I felt like as a man, he should’ve went to the doctor instead of spreading diseases knowing that people can’t easily be trusted smh

9DPO - What to we think?

Having consistent cramps, boob twinges, and just a general off feeling.

I'm soooo sure I see a vvvf line 🧐 Been TTC for nearly 2 years, diagnosed PCOS, and literally started Metformin last month.. is this our Rainbow Baby? 🌈🥹

What's the verdict?
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Which was harder?

I’m due my second baby towards the end of the year.. I found the first time around soo hard for many reasons and still don’t find it much easier now and he’s 18 months old. Sometimes I think I’m crazy for having another so soon when I still struggle a lot.

If you have 2 children, did you find it harder going from 0-1 child or 1-2 children and why?

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