Trying for baby number 2

When we decided to try for baby number 1, I was already pregnant. We have now decided to try for baby number 2 and I just wanted peoples advice on what worked and if they took anything to help conceive. I have irregular periods so I’m a bit more anxious.

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Honestly, we tried for like 4-6 months then as soon as we stopped trying and decided "well, next year might be better" and 2 months later our little girl was conceived (currently 27 wks with her). My best advice is stop stressing over it, say it out loud "let's stop trying rn" and just relax, have fun with your SO, and also try to start eating better. I feel like in our case, the mix of relaxing and taking better care of our bodies made the magic happen. Still have fun but not with the pressure of creating a little one

When we decided it was time to try for a baby we just had sex around the clock😅😂

Also from a girly who use to have irregular periods. (Doctors will use birth control to control period regulation) Make sure to be off birth control for a good amount of time before trying because it does affect the likely hood of conceving for 3 - 6 months after you stop taking it that includes all forms not just the pill.

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Frozen embryo transfer in February

Is anyone planning to do a frozen embryo transfer in February.
We’ve just got our consultant appointment through for November then hopefully we’ll be starting treatment on my January cycle.

Looking for people in the same boat that I can talk to as we are keeping it a secret from family.

Thank you

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