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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...

Incognito
3

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...

Incognito
7

12DPO

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

S
27
9

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?

L
1
3

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 ...

Incognito
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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 😞

Incognito
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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?

Incognito
2
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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!

Incognito
9

TTC for next baby

Who is trying for baby #2 or more? 🫶🏼

Incognito
7

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

Incognito
3

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. ...

D
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When does it get ‘easier’?

Incognito as feels embarrassing asking. When did people find it go easier? LO is 5/6months and some days I’m more tired than newborn trench days. Anyone else? And when did people found they turned a corner as such?

Incognito
1
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Low PAPP-A.

I have just been told I have low pappa I am already on aspirin and been told I’ll be seen for extra scans. But can’t help being scared. Also what was people results for down syndromes and the others tests? 🤍🤍

P
1
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I’m out 😞

I have had different symptoms for a week (cramps, dizziness, implantation bleeding) but now AF is here to end the horrible wait in the worst way possible. I hate doing this each month.

Incognito
6

Steroids & intralipids success stories

Next month we are doing an FET, this time with steroids & intralipids. Wondering if anyone has any success stories going down that road? We’ve had multiple losses, and finally been told I have extremely high numbers of very active NK Cells, so hoping that this will make all the difference, but would love to hear h...

J
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Has anyone put baby making on hold?

I am really struggling mentally with TTC baby number 2. Baby 1 was unplanned so I have never been through this before. I really wanted a summer baby again as i felt it helped me PP and the night just being lighters helped with the night feeds ect. We have been trying for 7 months and no luck. I really didn't want a ...

Incognito
3

Tips for getting pregnant with second baby? Drop your gems!!! Mama is ready!!

It’s a bit harder for me because I have a blocked tube but I know it’s not impossible! So please share what helped you get preggers!!! I’ll do anything :)

Incognito
3

3dpo

I’m 3dpo and I’m officially in my 2 week wait so wish me luck I have a lot of confidence now that my man is supportive about me and him wanting a baby so yea

C
3
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Did you find your second child easier?

Im wanting another baby soon (my boy turns four this year) im hoping it will be easier second time round as I know to kind of expect and what to do etc , did any of you have it easier?? Thanks

Incognito
3

Second baby

Hey I have a little boy who’s 2 and a half, and I really want another baby but I’m just so scared as I know what’s coming in the end 😂😂 how is it having a second I would just love some advice. Thankyou x

A
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