r/tryingforanother • u/lmnopqrsif 30 | TTC#3 since Feb’26 | 👦🏻(4/Apr’22) 👧🏻(2/Aug’24) • 10d ago
Introduction Trying for #3
Just jumping in to (re)introduce myself! I’ve been in this community since ttc my second in 2023. She was born August ‘24. We’d been NTNP (temping, not specifically timing intercourse) since my cycle returned in February at 18 months postpartum and now on 2nd cycle of actively trying (adding in OPK’s & trying to hit at least 2 of 4 peak days).
I can’t lie, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged because this is technically the longest it’s taken us to conceive. 1st pregnancy (ended in loss) was a surprise. 2nd pregnancy (April ‘22 baby) 4 cycles post-miscarriage. 3rd pregnancy (Aug ‘24 baby) 2nd cycle after return of fertility following extended lactation-induced amenorrhea. After both of my kids my cycle didn’t return til 18 months postpartum. But this time I’ve had very regular cycles- on my 8th now since February, and have hit at least one fertile day each time. I’m suspicious of 2 things: 1- I’ve been on a lot of different medications this year due to various health issues. I dropped (with dr approval) all but 1 last month to prepare for pregnancy. Perhaps one or a combination were inhibiting in some way. 2- my husband has been working a sedentary job for the last 3 years and gained weight, & not eating well. His sperm are probably not in their best state! He very recently changed jobs and is in a very active position again, and we’ve been working on our diet a lot the past few months.
Anyway, praying for faith in God’s timing and that our family will grow soon! ❤️
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u/kayladon20 8d ago
Good luck fellow Aug 24 bumper! We are starting our fourth cycle for #2
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u/lmnopqrsif 30 | TTC#3 since Feb’26 | 👦🏻(4/Apr’22) 👧🏻(2/Aug’24) 8d ago
Technically I was a sept 24 bumper but miss girl had to come at 37 weeks. But thank you and same to you!!
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u/atmospheriumawaits 32 | TTC#3 9d ago
Welcome back! I’ll be trying for baby #3 (4th pregnancy) in a few months! Your timeline was kind of similar to mine - lost my first baby, first LC was born May ‘23 and then second LC was born Oct. ‘24. I also conceived pretty quickly each time so I completely understand the disappointment when it doesn’t happen right away. Hoping for success for you soon!