Community Posts, Tips & Support on Trying to Conceive

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Tips for getting pregnant??

I've been trying for my 3rd recently and got a visit from aunt Flo instead.... Didn't have any trouble with my last 2, minus one in the middle that didn't go past 9 weeks . Does legs up after work?

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Any suggestions on how to get pregnant with a baby girl?

I have a handsome boy who just turned two, and now me and my husband want to start trying for a second baby. We would love to have a baby girl. Any suggestions?

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Nutramigen

Anybody have a baby on nutramigen?

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9dpo

9dpo FMU… feel like I can see something but also insanely not sure?? Cycle 11 TTC baby 1

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This month also a no go

5 days to go for my AF, tried to test today but no line... Feeling hopeless

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December babies

How have mamas found having a baby in December? I’ve always wanted a spring baby but currently pregnant with 1st baby and due in December!

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aqeeqah

any ideas how to do aqeeqah for a baby boy in the UK, like whats the process? thanku all

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Thyroid function

I've just had my results back for thyroid function. My tsh levels are high at 5.5 (last year were 1.76). All other levels were normal. If anyone else has had similar results how did this affect your ivf treatment and what did you do to lower your levels?

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2 under 2?

I just had my first baby back at the end of December, and originally I was thinking of waiting a couple of years or at least until my daughter was potty trained to have another baby. But now I've been reconsidering trying for another in January of next year which will make my daughter about a year old. Does anyone h...

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« The first 2 weeks are the hardest »

I’ve heard a lot of people say that the first two weeks at home with a newborn are the hardest. I have also heard that the first four months are the hardest. What part was the hardest for you? I am interested in hearing your experiences. I have an almost two year-old, and a 3-week old newborn and right now it sure...

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Second baby

Has anyone fallen pregnant or is trying with their second baby yet? We only have one and wanted them close in age however I’m feeling very mixed emotions about trying for a second. I’m worried it could take a while to fall pregnant but I’m also worried that I will have a bad experience like my first pregnancy and I ...

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Which did you find harder?

Those of you with multiple kids already, did you find it harder going 0-1 or 1-2? I found going 0-1 extremely hard, had ppd, anxiety, rage, ptsd from the birth, birth trauma, unable to bond, unable to breastfeed so had to pump. Was really shit. So I’m hoping it will be easier to go from 1-2 but I often hear mixed t...

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Still taking pregnancy tests 🫠

Anyone else still taking pregnancy tests even though they’re already pregnant? 🙋‍♀️ I’m about 21 DPO and finally got a cheapie mini dye stealer today. I have a doc appt next week and will probably continue testing until then. Just me? Anyone else? Haha

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Still no sign of baby

Hi guys I’m currently 39+4 and still no sign at all of baby. I have tried absolutely everything: pineapple, raspberry leaf tea, birthing ball every night, sex and orgasm, nipple stimulation, walking everyday and baby is still not showing any signs of coming. I’m absolutely fed up and just want him here now is anyone...

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Should I book an appt with my clinic?

We struggled with infertility and eventually got pregnant on my 4th cycle of Clomid with baby number 1. We really wanted a close age gap, but my little girl is 14 months old and we’ve been TTC#2 for almost 6 months… I want to book an appt with my fertility specialist, but I had a c-section and I’m worried they’ll ...

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Does anyone else see anything?

I struggle with PCOS so I’ve kinda had my hopes down. We have been trying for the last 6 months and I decided to take test today at 9dpo period expected in 3 days. What does everyone think?

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Words of encouragement?

My scan is on Monday, feels like I'm waiting forever, tired, hormonal and fed up of hiding a secret. Any words of encouragement for a fellow mamma?

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More babies

How do you know if you’re done having children!? Did you have a feeling you was done or did it not go away!? My 2nd is 9 months old and I can’t decide if I wanna have more or if I’m done 🫠😬HEELP

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Feeling anxious about TTC second time

It’s taking a lot longer than first time round 😔. Is it common for this to happen?

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2dpo

And the waiting begins ...anyone else want to wait with me lol

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