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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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No more Pill!! This is it!! Starting a JULY-AUG 2012 bus...

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PipIsOutNow · 11/10/2011 16:08

Hey guys!! Have taken the big step of coming of the Pill to TTC another DC. This will be DC number 2 - already have DS who is 15 months old and a DSD who is 7 years. We have spoken about another baby for a while now but it has now become more of a reality now that we have decided to stop using any contraception!! I am so so excited but know all too well about this horrible waiting game of patience which seems to get worse even after a BFP as then it's the painful wait for a 12 week scan!! (although this time I may pay for a private scan) I have had a MC before DS was born so am also aware of not getting to ahead of myself...but I'm so excited nonetheless!! I bought my friend a little present for her brand new (with tags on) baby girl and was so so broody. Cant wait for my turn now!!

Sorry for the long warbling post. This is such a hard time, the pre TTC, the waiting for BFP or BFN etc etc...I am the most impatient person in the world as it is...and to not to be able to tell anyone in RL makes it even harder!!

Hope there will be some ladies in the same boat as me!! Look forward to meeting u and sharing journeys!!

Lots of love, Pip xx

OP posts:
Tequilamockinbat · 29/10/2011 19:20

Ah cauldron Sad never mind, I'll keep fingers x-ed for weekend ovulation!

Vinolover · 29/10/2011 19:01

What OPK did you get?

Im definitely doing it properly next month and hope I don't get another tummy bug!!! Roll on 3 weeks time!!!

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 29/10/2011 18:03

negative, what a surprise! Smile

So its ideally morning and evening from day 10? I'm going to be gutted if its not when I'm with DP and we miss it...

x-fingers for weekend ovulation! Grin

Vinolover · 29/10/2011 17:42

Haha... There is nothig more addictive than POAS!!! Happy practising Wink

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 29/10/2011 17:26

ok so I can't resist it - I've just got back to my flat after a week with DP and the first thing I've done is crack open my new opk's to have a proper look. As soon as I go to the loo I'm going to test (just to practice!). Completely mad as I'm on CD 20! Blush

Vinolover · 29/10/2011 17:16

Welcome minky :) Look forward to getting to know you.

Sarah CONGRATS!!! How exciting.

wannabemum24 · 29/10/2011 17:13

Hi cherry

This thread has really kicked off! We have started a secret facebook page if you are interested? Means we can talk more openly about other aspects of our lives. PM me if you want to join and I will add and invite you. Congrats on OD! Can't say I'm not jealous :) I just came off the pill on Sunday and am on withdrawal bleed atm. So frigging impatient!

cherrypiew3 · 29/10/2011 16:55

oh wow! I go away for a few days and it has taken me ages to catch up.

Cauldron Congratulations on your engagement.
*fish sorry to hear your sad newsSad

Well i think today is the big o day if i have got it right i am cd16 of a 32/33 day cycle.

SecretSparkle (26) OD 27/10, AF 11/11
Kirrinisland (35) OD 26/10 (ish?), AF 8/11 TTC #2
Fishkiss (24) OD 29/10, AF 11/11 TTC #1
Cauldron (33) OD 22/10, AF 5/11 (ish) TTC #1
Vinolover (29) OD 22/10, AF 06/11, TTC #3
Tequilamockinbat (32) OD ??? AF 29/10 TTC #2
wannabemum24 (24) OD 10/11(ish), AF 24/11, TTC #1
Sarah5656 (27) OD ???, AF 1/11 TTC #3
MrsRogers (??) OD ???, AF 4/11, TTC #1
MinkyMoodles (36!!!) OD 2-3/11 AF 17/11 TTC#1
Cherrypiew3 (30) OD 29/10 AF 16/11 TTC#4

MinkyMoodles · 29/10/2011 14:52

Hi Tequila & Wanna
Found this a really interesting thread. I'm so wet behind the ears with all the TTC stuff. Some I'm learning as I go.
I guess we'll be SWI all this week, which OH seems overly happy about! And no doubt I'll be in trouble if I don't use the OPKs like last night, oops! Never thought OH would be so keen!
MM x

wannabemum24 · 29/10/2011 14:45

Not that you'll want to know but my withdrawal bleed is really heavy...I just want it to be 2 weeks ahead already!!!

wannabemum24 · 29/10/2011 14:44

Hi Minky I created a secret FB group...if you want to join the PM me your name Smile

Argh Sarah how exciting!!!

Tequilamockinbat · 29/10/2011 14:32

Oh, and welcome Minky Smile

Tequilamockinbat · 29/10/2011 14:32

OMG Sarah I'm sooooo excited for you, keeping everything crossed!

I'm trying to keep myself busy today to stop myself from wanting to POAS. Still no sign of AF Smile

I'll be POAS'ing tomorrow morning though, if shes still a no-show!

MinkyMoodles · 29/10/2011 14:06

SecretSparkle (26) OD 27/10, AF 11/11
Kirrinisland (35) OD 26/10 (ish?), AF 8/11 TTC #2
Fishkiss (24) OD 29/10, AF 11/11 TTC #1
Cauldron (33) OD 22/10, AF 5/11 (ish) TTC #1
Vinolover (29) OD 22/10, AF 06/11, TTC #3
Tequilamockinbat (32) OD ??? AF 29/10 TTC #2
wannabemum24 (24) OD 10/11(ish), AF 24/11, TTC #1
Sarah5656 (27) OD ???, AF 1/11 TTC #3
MrsRogers (??) OD ???, AF 4/11, TTC #1
MinkyMoodles (36!!!) OD 2-3/11 AF 17/11 TTC#1

Hoping this works! Thanks for the welcome, I can see this will become all consuming, as I'm not the most patient, but trying to chill!

I've only been off the pill for about 3 ish weeks, but it was the mini pill which I understand to be slightly different to coming off the combination pill?

Fishkiss · 29/10/2011 13:58

Oh cauldron as you don't know your cycle length it's suggested you start testing on CD 10.

Fishkiss · 29/10/2011 13:57

Wow Sarah congrats! A line is a line is a line!!!

I wish my stupid cycle wasn't so long, I'd be halfway through my 2ww otherwise SadAngry

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 29/10/2011 13:42

omg Sarah how exciting!!

Everything crossed for you tomorrow!!

Sarah5656 · 29/10/2011 13:39

Just done a first response test,AF due Tuesday and got the faintest second line ( you could see it if held it up to the light) so I'm keeping my fingers well and truly crossed that this is not my imagination!
Will do another first response test in the morning and see what happens. Really don't want to get too excited but trying to stay positive Smile

CauldronOfBrownJoy · 29/10/2011 13:07

Hi Minky and welcome! My friend and her OH started ttc when her mother got cancer. I think things like that definitely provide a little extra push...

Hope your OH's dad is ok...

Do you want to cut and paste the Official List and add yourself?

Actually I've been enjoying the 2ww as an opportunity to bask in not having a uti Smile. We definitely took our foot off the gas around Wednesday. I do feel a little bit guilty about it as didn't opk this month so I can't be exact.

Now for next month, when do I start opk'ing?

Engagement gone on fb today so definitely official now!! Grin

SecretSparkle · 29/10/2011 12:21

This reply has been deleted

The OP has privacy concerns about this post and so we've agreed to take it down.

MinkyMoodles · 29/10/2011 12:14

Ummm, forgot, congratulations Cauldron, and sorry to hear sad news Fish.

OH dad has recently been ill and I think the TTC idea has stemmed from that a bit. If you catch my drift?

MinkyMoodles · 29/10/2011 12:12

19 pages down, about time I said "hello!"

Feels like I know everyone, having spent the last god knows how long reading this thread!

Been avoiding pregnancy forever, and then, boom, OH says let's give it a go! Scary, TTC número uno.

Feel a bit of an oldie joining in but hey, got to start somewhere!

Is it unusual for OH to be more obsessed with OPKs than me? (confused)

Fishkiss · 29/10/2011 11:28

Yay tequila keep the witchy away. I would have tested ages ago Grin

Well ovulation over so now I'm officially on the 2ww! Hope there's a little fertilized egg floating round in there today Smile

Sarah5656 · 29/10/2011 10:01

Tequila good luck today hope your AF stays away Smile
You've been very good not testing so far!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you for a BFP x

Sarah5656 · 29/10/2011 09:59

Fish so sorry to hear that. Sending lots of well wishes your way x