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Anybody struggling to get pregnant with baby no2 ?

Send me a message I need advice or something every month it’s heartbreaking and I feel so guilty because I have my little boy but I don’t want him to grow up alone xx

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Feel like giving up :(

Have been ttc for 10 months now everything is normal. I have regular periods never missed one my husbands sperm is fine. I did a hsg which showed my tubes are open and confirmed ovulation with baseline scans. I honestly don’t know what else I can do I feel so frustrated and sad 😞 did anyone in this same situation…

Incognito
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I'm back

I'm back!! 6 months postpartum now, and I'm on 2 DPO. Trying for 2 under 2 💃🏽

Incognito
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Prenatal gummies

Are these gummies good ??

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TWW again!

I'm 6 months postpartum, and we're back at the TWW! I'm as excited and nervous as the first time around! I hate this still 😭😂😂

Incognito
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Ttc

I come off my period either tomorrow or next day when is best time to try for a baby ?

Incognito
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Undescended testicle did not survive after an year of surgery

I’m broken as I heard this news from doctor. The testicle that was supposed to grow and survive isn’t doing. Any similar stories or suggestions?

Incognito
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10dpo! Pregnant!!!

I am sooo excited. I got my vvf positive yesterday at 9dpo. This was cycle #19 ttc and was going to be our last cycle before beginning fertility treatment again! I’m so excited but also so nervous as I’ve had two chemicals. Hoping & praying little beanie stays!! Below is this mornings test and comments is 9dpo’s!!

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Second baby

Hey girls I want another baby but I’m scared, how do you guys feel transforming for baby number one to two.

Incognito
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To wean off sertraline or stay on for a bit longer?

Been on it since Jan last year, started on 50mg then increased to 100mg It was for health anxiety which resulted on a fixation on my breathing and chest to the point I thought something terrible was wrong with me and I was so scared everyday I finished therapy December last year I do sometimes get those physical sen...

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Petition to raise SMP / Paternity Pay

Not my petition but trying to spread awareness because SMP & paternity pay should be risen to at least national living wage! https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715292?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7ApuhPBqmGzJmCZVKj_RMxgAu-cZ-zIiJeRIBfuDwKuAfYW4lwMLqD53DAuA_aem_BFKTbOsxWR5RPWUMi2xzSg

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MMC trying again

Had a MMC last week at 9 weeks, bleeding has started to subside and I feel like I’ve come to terms with the fact it’s happened now. In my heart I know how much I want to try again as soon as possible but also know how anxious I will be. How long did you leave it before you started trying again? Also did you contin...

Incognito
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Wanting another baby 🫢

Had my first in October so she’s 6 months old an and can’t help but feel I want to fall pregnant again in the near future. I want children close age! What are peoples experiences with having 2 under 2? Also could this just be hormones?! We do need to move house first so can’t think about it until after we move but ...

Incognito
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Period has come

It is so disheartening when your period comes, after ttc I have spent all morning cryin, in a real world I should be greatful I already have children, but we really want to have another. Do you guys have any tips on what could help with ttc?

Incognito
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Trying for baby #2?

Anyone out there trying for another baby yet? I'm going to try next month

Incognito
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One and done?

So how many of us are one and done? Or if you plan on having a second, what age gap would you like? My girl is 6.5 months and I’ve been on the fence about a second as she isn’t a great sleeper still. However, if I do decide to then it’s figuring out when to try 🥴😂 I’ve always said I’d like them quite close together…

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