Baby #2

My first is about to be a year old so we’re starting to try for baby 2. Did anyone struggle conceiving baby 2? My cycle is back and pretty normal but I just got my period again, I tracked fertility and we had sex during the fertile window. We conceived our first on the first cycle so now I’m nervous we’re going to struggle this time around.

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Any one scared to take a test?

My cycle feels different this time round. But I'm just scared to test in case I get a negative. I'm normally okay with it all, but this month I just can't face my period coming or a negative test

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If you wouldn't be able to adopt a baby you shouldn't make a baby

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Thoughts?

This is definitely negative right? Right….?

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Anyone else have a “lower” hcg number?

Due to some faint (but progressing) tests, cramping and dizziness I was referred to EPU to get some bloods taken. My first draw came back at 56 for 4 weeks and 2 days. The nurse called me and referred to this as “low” so naturally I’m panicking 🫣.

Has anyone else had any bloods taken and received a similar number? I’ve my second round today and I’m praying they’ve doubled 🙏🏻.

TIA 💕

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Did/will any mamas here choose NOT to allow visitors to hold their newborn baby?

I don't know what it is but I really don't want to pass my baby around like a parcel this time around (second baby). I didn't mind it so much last time because it was all new to me, but something in me has changed. Maybe it's because I feel resentment toward both mine and my husband's family as they're so selfish and haven't given us any support yet expect us to hand over our baby like they are some sort of accessory. Wondering if we could try and avoid people holding her - has anyone tried similar?

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Is this my peak?

Tested yesterday was negative barely there. Darker this am and blazing positive just now. Wth I’m only CD8. And only on less than an hour hold. Is the cycle doomed? How could I even ovulate so early? Cycle is normally 28d with ovulation on day 12.

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