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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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Waiting to ttc.... 2nd slightly pointless thread!

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Leafmould · 30/04/2013 19:45

BFP's
Loveyouforevermybaby , OP, due August.
amiready
Winterpansy , due beginning January
Possibly some more, including Bridget and the hairy brigands , but we need people to report back with these details!

April
Zen nudist age 34 ttc #2 April/may?
caramal ttc#2 hopefully April.
orbis non sufficit age 35 ttc#1 April
horseygirl1 ttc#2
moominlike age 32 ttc#1
Frizz1986 ttc#1
duddlepuck
MrsHuxtable , age 29, ttc#2 April
Maybe again ttc#3
Fairy pants ttc#3
Johnand kymberley ttc#1

May
definately sometime age 30 ttc#1 May.
toomuchlaptop age 36 ttc#2
kate Beckett ttc#1
Suddenly squeamish ttc#1 after house move.
Miss calamity , age 33 ttc#2 when oh ready.

In a few months/later in the year
sorelip ttc#2
labourgirl
Ginger and cocoa , ttc#1 when dh ready
Pizza queen ttc#2 when dp ready

June
popsicle1984 age 28 ttc#1

July
painted cat age 22 ttc #1
iwish age 27 ttc#2

August
part1 ttc#2
Tranquilitybaby ttc#2 on hols in Mexico!

September
Porridge with almond milk

Autumn
twojackrussellsandababy ttc#2
Jetblack61 ttc#1 after hols in Australia, age 28
Don't squeeze the tea bag ttc#1 after a wedding and a new bathroom.
Alohomora , age 31 ttc1 after wedding party in June and in time for summer baby!
Visualise a horse , ttc#2 when dc1 is 18 months

November 2013
waiting 2wait2wait

December 2013
tigerstripes

Mid 2014
thundernlightning

September2014 (or2015)
madamelebean ttc #2

End 2014
ithinkineedahug

June 2015
lollydollydrop

Indefinite or vague
mintberry
witchesbrew&biscuits ttc#2
lindamagoo 41 ttc #3
Happygolucky in oz age 29 ttc#1 when partner back in work.
leafmould age 35 ttc#3 when partner ready.....

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moominlike · 20/05/2013 23:31

You know that thing I said about things happening in threes?! Well number three happened today, I got my BFP Grin

Am in shock and can't quite take it in but so happy :)

cornflowercrabtree · 17/05/2013 17:54

Can I join?

I'll be starting ttc sometime between August and January, depending on how my back heals from surgery to a prolapsed (slipped) disc. I have a thread in oregnancy asking for advice with this.

I'm 29, no children, off the implant and using condoms. Sex drive has now gone bonkers since implant removal- pun intended-and I love being able to spot my fertile days through mucus changes :) I feel like I'm at one with the world, a human moon.

There's me vital stats!

moominlike · 16/05/2013 09:28

Thanks :) they say things happen in threes so fingers crossed! Far too early days for that though I think!

Wasn't aware of the current debate but it's interesting. I must admit I don't always put suncream on - only if it's proper hot or I'm going to be in the sun for a long period. Am still careful not to burn though.

On another subject... I saw a thread the other day about drinking / not drinking alcohol when you're ttc. Hadn't really worried about that tbh...still having the odd glass of wine or two (lots to celebrate!) despite not being on the pill. Any thoughts?

blueamber · 14/05/2013 11:08

Congratulations moomin, with your job and house, it must be a really exciting time for you! It's weird not taking the pill, I've been on it for so long I can't even remember what my natural periods were like. It's also difficult to take a relaxed approach, I'm constantly thinking, come on body, hurry up and do your thing! :)

Leaf, I just read part of the Vitamin D thread as well and it's very interesting. I found out recently I have a severe vitamin D deficiency, so the GP prescribed a supplement. He said it is good anyway to take vit D when ttc/ during pregnancy. He said the deficiency can be caused by a combination of not getting enough sunlight and not absorbing it sufficiently. Apparently, even if you eat foods with vit D you still need sunlight to absorb it! So now when it's sunny I'm not putting on sunscreen immediately as I used to do, but the weather is not really helping!

My headache is gone now, although I now feel under the weather and have a sore throat, but I'm not blaming the pill for that, must have picked up a virus somewhere.

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Leafmould · 14/05/2013 00:25

Hi moomin, wow, how exciting, new house new job! I hope they both bring you joy.

Blue amber hope your headache is better now

Wasn't the bank holiday weekend just what we needed! I have been reading th skin cancer versus vitamin d deficiency thread.... An interesting thread which has made me think how little actual exposure to sunlight I have had so far this year.

Well congratulations again, mommin, and I hope those things both take you a few steps further towards another sort of congratulation!

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moominlike · 13/05/2013 23:04

Hi all

Well it's been a very eventful week and it's only Monday! Exchanged contracts on our house today and got a job offer (having been at risk of redundancy since Christmas) - am made up on both counts Grin

Hope you all enjoyed the bank holiday weekend and got some sunshine - shame the rain and cold has returned though!

I had the same thing blueamber when I used to have my 7 pill-free days (didn't get it when I changed to mini-pill), hopefully as leaf says it's just hormones adjusting so will stop once things are settled. I felt really weird the first couple of days after coming off the pill...hard to describe...just weird! It's only been 2 weeks but feels like forever!

Hope everyone has a good week.

blueamber · 10/05/2013 12:25

Thanks, Leaf, that would explain a lot. Hopefully the headache will go away soon and not come back every month!

winterpansy · 10/05/2013 10:54

Hello! Just saw the thread pop this morning - I had wondered where you all had got to!

So nice to hear from bridget - glad things are going well, even though you are a bit disconnected. I'm positive things will start to feel better for you soon. 17 weeks is amazing! I found that with DS I really only started bonding with him at the 20 week scan so hopefully your scan will help you feel a bit better. I'm so chuffed for you! Thanks for your good wishes too - really happy but scared and it's slowly sinking in. Just 6 weeks today but I'll get scan next Fri as I had some spotting so I'll feel reassured.

leaf Hope you're doing OK! Thanks for adding me to the bfp list.

Good luck and much patience to the wait-ers xx

patienceisvirtuous · 10/05/2013 09:48

Can I join in? :)

I'm 35, no DC yet. We're going to TTC from Jan 01 2014 :o

Currently tracking my cycle...

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Leafmould · 10/05/2013 09:45

Hi blue amber.... I suffer from headaches, which I think is hormone related. I went on the pill briefly and magically they stopped! I think we can get headaches when our progesterone level is low. Hopefully your body will get used to not having a constantly high level of progesterone soon.

It can take a while for your body to get back to normal cycles after the pill though, but that doesn't mean you can't get pregnant very soon. . . Good luck!

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blueamber · 10/05/2013 09:31

Thank for putting me on the list, Leaf. It's been a month since the vaccin now, so I can ttc in May. I stopped the pill, but since the day I was supposed to take the pill again, but didn't, I have had a constant headache. I presume this is some kind of withdrawal symptom?

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Leafmould · 08/05/2013 20:04

Definately think the multivitamin and minerals helped. And the nice bank holiday weekend!
Hope you all enjoyed it too.

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Leafmould · 04/05/2013 11:00

demented penguin
Hope the results come through nice and quick, and all good!

Hi lolly it's lovely to have plenty of time to get yourself ready for ttc... Enjoy it! Is there a specific reason you are waiting to 30ish? I can't remember!

What a beautiful day today. I am going to take the girls for a long walk, with the promise of stopping at any play parks we come across on the way. I might even make them wear sun hats!

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ThedementedPenguin · 01/05/2013 20:56

Thanks leaf

Things went ok. Got smear, swabs and internal and being referred to gynae. So ill see how I get on.

Yes I think I'll be waiting until everything is sorted before I plan anything :)

lollydollydrop · 01/05/2013 20:45

Thanks for new thread Leaf! Still here, lurking. :) Feeling like I may want to bring forward my TTC date from June 2015 when I turn 30- I know it can easily take 2 years to get preg and would love to either be preg or have a babe during my 30th year... not quite ready enough to bring TTC date too early though!! I'm thinking of telling OH in 2 Christmas' that I want to start right way (we will be 29 1/2) :D Exciting!!x

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Leafmould · 01/05/2013 18:50

Hi moomin, good to see you, sorry I removed all the April waiters so promptly... Perhaps a bit previous really. Do hang around, i look forward to hearing about your progress.

Is zinc good? I have got some in my multi vit, so hopefully it'll chase it away. However I think what will be very good for it is another day in bed!

I'm glad you got your clear smear after your treatment... I have found it strange how I approached the test with quite a blasé attitude, oh yes, this again, but then the anxiety of waiting for the results really ramps up, so it is a huge improvement now that the results come through so quickly.

Unfortunately with the cold and spending the day in bed, I'm afraid it's only caramel wafers today....

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moominlike · 01/05/2013 18:02

P.S. I've heard zinc is good for battling the dreaded lurgy leaf, might be worth a go?

moominlike · 01/05/2013 17:55

Ooo a shiny new thread thanks leaf :) hi everyone

Hope you don't mind me hanging around even though I'm technically no longer a waiter?? I find comfort in the familiar names, not to mention the cakes! Not really activity trying yet as only just off the pill and seeing what happens...

Hi Bridget and congratulations :)

In terms of smear tests I made sure I had a clear one before stopping the pill as I had treatment last year. Was convinced I'd get yet another bad result so nearly fell off my chair when it came back clear! Results were also quick for me, I remember the days you had to wait like six weeks which was a nightmare!

Personally I think it's best to wait as your health is the most important thing, even more so when you're planning on becoming a parent. Fingers crossed for good results x

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Leafmould · 01/05/2013 12:43

BFP's
Loveyouforevermybaby OP, due August.
amiready
Winterpansy , due beginning January
Bridget and the hairy brigands due October

May
definately sometime age 30 ttc#1 May.
toomuchlaptop age 36 ttc#2
kate Beckett ttc#1
Suddenly squeamish ttc#1 after house move.
Miss calamity , age 33 ttc#2 when oh ready.
zen nudist age 34 ttc#2 after smear results and on holiday!

In a few months/later in the year
sorelip ttc#2
labourgirl
Ginger and cocoa , ttc#1 when dh ready
Pizza queen ttc#2 when dp ready

June
popsicle1984 age 28 ttc#1
blue amber ttc#1 waiting 1 month after mmr vaccine.

July
painted cat age 22 ttc #1
iwish age 27 ttc#2
demented penguin ttc #2 once 2nd smear over and done with.

August
part1 ttc#2
Tranquilitybaby ttc#2 on hols in Mexico!

September
Porridge with almond milk

Autumn
twojackrussellsandababy ttc#2
Jetblack61 ttc#1 after hols in Australia, age 28
Don't squeeze the tea bag ttc#1 after a wedding and a new bathroom.
Alohomora , age 31 ttc1 after wedding party in June and in time for summer baby!
Visualise a horse , ttc#2 when dc1 is 18 months

November 2013
waiting 2wait2wait

December 2013
tigerstripes

Mid 2014
thundernlightning

September2014 (or2015)
madamelebean ttc #2

End 2014
ithinkineedahug

June 2015
lollydollydrop

Indefinite or vague
mintberry
witchesbrew&biscuits ttc#2
lindamagoo 41 ttc #3
Happygolucky in oz age 29 ttc#1 when partner back in work.
leafmould age 35 ttc#3 when finances pick up and when partner ready.....
makes cakes when stressed ttc #2 when dc1 in preschool, and when dh ready

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Leafmould · 01/05/2013 12:41

Demented penguin..... I do hope your appointment goes well today, and that you get some reassurance and good results.

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Leafmould · 01/05/2013 12:34

Hi zen nudist.... Good to see you again. I had my smear done recently, and the results can back really quick, I think it was about 10 day, so with luck you won't need to wait too long.

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MakesCakesWhenStressed · 01/05/2013 12:06

Spoke to DH last night and he said that whilst another baby wouldn't be the worst thing in the world we shouldn't really plan for one just yet. Guess you should put me down for 'indefinite' right now.

Strongly suspect MiniCakes will be at pre-school before we start trying... so that's Sep 2014 at the earliest

If we had more money etc...

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Leafmould · 30/04/2013 22:19

Hi blue amber! Welcome. I will do a list update tomorrow, and all th may waiters will be at the top! So any more change of date or anything, let us know, or if anyone else fancies being the list queen, I don't mind at all!

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Leafmould · 30/04/2013 22:16

Hello Bridget!

So glad to hear things are progressing well for you so far! It's not a surprise that you feel so differently after what you went through last time... It's a completely different experience. Have you found it hard to tell people? I'm sorry I can't remember how late your mc was, but I do hope that once you are past that stage, things feel a bit different. I know what you mean about missing your bump! And I'm sure you will again, once you have a gorgeous bundle who is definately there in your arms!

I have shifted myself to indefinite for waiting, and am hoping that we will fix a date and stick to it at some point, but am also ok with the reality that it may not happen at all. I am so lucky that we have the beautiful dd's that we do, and I need to accept that 3 children would be a challenge for our relationship and our finances at the moment.

Thanks for coming back on, and do keep updating us!

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blueamber · 30/04/2013 22:04

I'd like to join as well please! Will start ttc first time soon, very exciting! I was given the MMR vaccin (I had only had 1 before as a child and the GP advised to get another one before pregnancy) and had to wait for a month before ttc. Coming off the pill tomorrow though!