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Is 35 too old to have a baby?

I already have a kid but I had her young? Shall I go for it or quit whilst I’m ahead?

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RhD negative blood type incompatibility

Anyone have negative blood and pregnant with a positive baby? I’m so scared about what’s to come and just wanted others experiences if they have been through this. My first born was negative so I didn’t have any of this with her.

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Trying for a second baby

I'm keen to try for a second baby but my partner is not. Everytime I try to talk to him about it, laying out all the reasons as to why I think it's a good idea, he just shuts the conversation down with a hard 'No'. Our first baby was conceived via IVF, and I have two embryos in storage. All I want to do is TRY for a...

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So confused!

I’m officially a day late. I had what could possibly be implantation bleeding or a very very light and short period 6 days ago. I took a test yesterday afternoon and this morning but I don’t see anything. The last one is from this morning.

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Faulty test?

I’m 3 days late for period but took a morning after pill last weekend. Took a test for reassurance and I think the test is faulty. No indication line has appeared does this mean the test is faulty?

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Advice

Salam sisters, please don’t take my words wrong, it’s just a mother’s wish. So I already have 2 beautiful baby girls and now thinking of baby number 3, I know Allah is the best planner above all that he has grant me 2 beautiful daughters, but this is just a mother’s wish for a son this time around. Is there any Isla...

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Late period

Has anyone ever had a late period with negative tests and they were pregnant? (Haven’t got any health problems)

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I’m a moody b**ch 3dpt

I’ve never felt as miserable and irritable and tearful as I do today!! 3 days post transfer and it’s my 7th transfer so I think I know what to expect, but I’ve never had mood swings like this before! Anyone with me?? Any tips? Before I lose my mind! 🤯

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What is going on?

Due for AF tomorrow. These tests have all been taken over the last 3 days. Some morning first wee, second wee and some random ones in the evening too. I’ve lined them up in the order I have taken them (top oldest and bottom newest). I don’t know what to think. Are they indents? Are they positive? I took a digita...

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TW POSITIVE TESTS?

Can anybody else see the vvfl on each of these? Much clearer in person. Only 11dpo

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Faint line?

Period due Monday I think I see something not fmu but will test again tomorrow

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Positive or line eyes??

Am I going crazy or do you see a vvvvfl? I took another after the first to be sure it wasn’t a faulty test. I’m only 8dpo

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Help me please

I took a test yesterday and today and both were negative. Today I’m 12DPO. is there anyone else that have been negative at 12 days but still got a positive a few days later? Should I keep holding onto hope?

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Nervous about ttc after successful pregnancy

Hi everyone - I’m new to this group! I’ve joined because although I gave birth to my beautiful daughter in 2022, I’m ttc for my second and really scared of having miscarriages again. I had 2 before my little girl, both where a sac and pole developed but no heartbeat ever came 💔 I hope my experience can reassure…

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Ovulated?!

When do you reckon I've ovulated... I got peak yesterday on CD 16, but app reckons its today CD17, although OPK is back to low again today.... help!!! #ovualtion

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Ovulation

I have had irregular cycles lately. Feb was 24 days and March 33 days. I am currently late on my period. If my last cycle was 33 days, when would I have most likely ovulated? My flo app predicted day 14, but I haven’t started my period and it is day 34. I also did the deed on day 20, so a week after flo’s predicated...

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