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Getting so annoyed!

What is actually wrong with some people? We’ve been TTC for over a year now. I got pregnant very quickly with my first 4 years ago but it’s not happening this time. We’ve tried supplements, tracking ovulation, going with the flow… the issue is family and friends are constantly asking why or when we will have ano...

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How long is best to leave between babies?

My LO is 8 months. SO wants to start trying again 😅

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help !!

any advice on getting pregnant fast ??

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What Should I Do

Hey everyone hope you all are doing well and your families. SO I’m so scared to test. Husband and I decided to give it a break for now of ttc our second baby. NOW ive missed my period and am very nauseous and nervous about testing. Our baby has been pointing to my stomach saying Baby😳I want to just make a doctors…

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Pregnancy with PCOS

I have just tested positive, is there anything you all suggest to do or not to do when pregnant with PCOS?

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Concerned….

We’ve been trying for 8 months, 9 months off all contriception. We’ve had 2 chemical pregnancies. Currently 11dpo. We’re in the UK. If AF arrives this cycle should I go to the doctors with my concerns that there could be underlying issues? Or will they not even bother with us until it’s been a year? I’m 30, no...

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low Papp-a results?

Anyone else get low papp-a results and need to take aspirin once a day until 36 weeks?

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Dummy

I keep seeing so many posts about babies refusing dummies and how they can help them take it and it makes me wonder am I wrong for not offering one? I always said I’d prefer my baby to not have one to save having to get it off him later and also them waking in the night because it has come out so I’ve never tried t...

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baby number 2

i had my son in august 2021 and i know i want another child but things keep coming up and it just never feels like the right time. i am conscious of the age gap and ideally wouldn’t of wanted any more than 3/4 years between my first born and second born but although we’ve been trying, it’s just not happening. is any...

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Want a 2nd child but pregnancy and birth puts me off

Guess I’m just looking for some encouragement haha I have being a mum, always wanted to be one and I have children in general My pregnancy and birth was textbook - so so lucky but it was definitely hard!! My daughter brings back so many germs from nursery and the thought of being pregnant, ill and looking after...

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Two under 2

My little girl is nearly 1 and I’m thinking about trying for another baby. I found the newborn and early months extremely hard (sleep deprivation, routines etc) but we got through it and she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I know throwing another into the mix will be challenging but was wondering how p...

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12DPO

Can’t believe this is happening.. TTC for over 2 years with 2 losses. I’m a wreck! 🥹🥹

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Ttc baby 2

I’m am so beyond frustrated, I haven’t been trying very long but have wanted a second for much longer. What are we doing to manage our desire for baby two and not resenting those friends and family members who it’s comes easily too?

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Been 1 year TTC

It’s been over a year now and I’m so gutted I’ve just got my period again. I’ve booked an appointment with the GP for a couple of weeks time. I’m just so heartbroken, is it just not meant to be? Why’s it not happening for me? I’m 27 and thought I was quite healthy. Just don’t have anyone to talk to about this and I ...

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Struggling to fall pregnant no.2

Anyone else struggling? We been trying for 6 months now using all ovulation tests and apps etc. we fell pregnant first try with our daughter, can’t make sense of it 😞

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One and done or not?

Hi lovelies! For others who has decided to have a 2nd child, when/how did you know you are ready for another one?

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Hand expressing 38 weeks

Anyone else struggling to hand express? I’ve been trying every day but having no luck collecting anything! Starting to think my boobs don’t work!

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TTC for next baby

Who is trying for baby #2 or more? 🫶🏼

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Again

I’m looking to get pregnant again I have a 15 m old baby, how did everyone cope with with HG and having a small baby?! I’m petrified

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Planning to Try Again

Okay so the first time my husband and I tried it took us 4- 5 months to get pregnant. I’m in school and I’m set to graduate next May so with that being a factor as well as us trying to spread out the birthdays and holidays. I would like to get pregnant in October ish November ish to have a July baby or summer baby. ...

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