Newbies: anyone else just starting TTC#1 ?

I've read the book, its good cause you can skip past the chapters your not interested in or that aren't applicable. I just read it in one go this afternoon! X

I'm reading the The Impatient Woman's guide to getting pregnant. It's got all the info that you find from various places in one go! Really good. x

Joey I am in the same position! Ended on 19th August and have had nothing since apart from a 3 day withdrawal bleed. I've downloaded Ovia on my phone which is good and am going to test at the start and end of October. Fingers crossed.

Hello folks! We're just about to start TTC#1 too. We have been using condoms, so I don't have to contend with any artificial hormones leaving my system. AF is due today and I think I can feel the first twinges of cramps... it'll be all systems go in a week or so! I'm not going to be temping or using OPKs (at least at first!) We're just going to have regular sex, cross our fingers and see what happens. Good luck to you all!

Ok. So here's my story which I hope brings some of you women some comfort.

I'm 24 and ttc #1. Husband and I decided it was time to get off the pill the day after we got married on July 5th, 2014. I had been on the pill for about 10 years and also thought it would take forever to conceive. Turns out I was wrong. Last Monday, we found out we were expecting. You can imagine my surprise when, less than 2 months off the pill, I conceived. Unfortunately I lost it not even 3 days later but that's not the point. I too was sceptic. It is in fact possible. And although we lost our first pregnancy, we are comforted with the fact that even the doctor gave us the go ahead to try again as soon as we were ready. We are trying to conceive again and hopefully, I'm one of those lucky woman who is extremely fertile after Mc.

baffers I don't have it, and I've learnt a lot from MN and other google sources so I'll probs try a few months of this stuff before I start buying books for more info. I also use ic opks and an ic bbt thermometer, cos I'm not prepared to spend money on stuff like cbfm until I've tried the cheaper alternatives. But then again I'm saving for a bednest I'm a bit careful with money.

Did a test yesterday and got a BFN. I wasn't that surprised, but I wish I understood why I was getting such bad cramps an no AF! I am tempted to get a ClearBlue digital ovulation doo dah off ebay, and I am also tempted to buy the "taking charge of your fertility" book, but then I don't want to become the wife from hell, constantly truing to get knocked up (even if that's the intention!) Maybe it would explain things a bit more though. Has anybody got this book? Would you recommend?

Joey, I take my temperature as soon as I get up in the morning. Mine varies between 36.05 and 36.10, and I think I'm supposed to be looking for a temperature rise of 0.2. it doesn't really help to predict ovulation, it just tells you that ovulation has occurred, which is why I'm using opks too.

Thanks Emily, I'll have a look into that - knowledge is power in my opinion, so the more I understand the better.

AF arrived properly overnight - first one since having my implant out, so hopefully that's a sign that my body is trying to get back to normal. I serious cba with work today, I've got all KS3 today (I actually had to do a kid's tie yesterday cos yr7 can't dress themselves properly yet) and its open evening so I have to be here til 8 tonight.

We are all guilty aren't we!! Its hard not to get obsessed isn't it?! I'm finding that the cervix position is working for me this month, i may try something else next month. Google what your feeling for and it makes it make a lot of sense, when your ovulating it should be open and feel soft like your lips. It makes more sense if you read about it online i won't give tmi. Haha x

Can I please join too?! I am 30, married and taking my last pill tomorrow after being on it for 13 years. Have started to take folic acid and reading 'What to expect before you are expecting'. I really don't want to become obsessed but it is hard not to! We live abroad so will wait until I return to the UK next month to get some ovulation sticks while we wait for AF to arrive! I might even get some of that ConceivePlus lube as I have heard very good reviews. I'm not getting obsessed, honest!! Haha!

Same here. I'm 31, been with partner 7 years and been on the pill for 16 years. I stopped my pill on Saturday.

Ah OK thanks.. I ordered the clear blue one anyway just because it will be easier to read I think.. X

Temping is actually something my mother explained to me when I was about 13. She was trying to explain the unreliability of the 'natural family planning' she had been taught at school, as for her it meant an extra baby - tho obv we're glad she was rubbish at it or we wouldn't have dsis.

I'm trying my best to understand my cycles, I can't believe I've gone 29 years without actually understanding how my body works! I can't seem to figure out what cervical position is tho.

I've not temped yet, it confuses me. I may start though if i get any more obsessed, i also haven't done any opk's. I think I'll see how i get on. With ovia i just out whether I've had sex, whether I've taken my vitamin, any symptoms, position of cervix ect. The more you use the more accurate it will be. And I'm also petrified of labour, if j think about that too much i freak, I'm very bad with pain xx

Emily, I've downloaded the ovia app! but I'm only using it for tracking temp really, cos I don't understand all the other stuff.

Hi everyone, can I join too? I had my implant out a couple of weeks ago and we're trying straight away. I have also spent the last 10 years trying not to get pregnant, and now it feels like I can't wait. But at the same time I'm kinda scared - I'm a wimp about pain so know I'll be crap at childbirth. I'm glad I've found somewhere to chat though, dp doesn't want to talk about it too much cos he gets stressed, poor thing!

I'm using ic opks and not got a positive mrsb82, I think on mine I'm looking for a line at least as dark as the control line. I've had faint lines, but nothing dark, and my body temp has stayed fairly constant so I haven't ovulated yet (assuming I'm doing this all correctly of course).

Has everyone downloaded Ovia app? I'm recommending it to everyone, i didn't have a clue what i was doing with predicting my cycles after coming off pill but this has helped loads xx

Yes good luck.. we aren't telling anyone either so it's exciting to come on here and say it to people!

Hi all, have just started trying 3 weeks ago for the first time- I've spent so many years trying not to get pregnant I didn't realise how complicated it is! We're not telling anyone at moment but at 32 most friends already have 1 or 2 so I think people have guessed. Good luck everyone!

Thanks Emilyjane - good luck to you too

Aw good luck Moomin37 i have only been actively trying for about two weeks so im right there with you!

we aren't telling anyone so its nice to come on here and have a chat. Good luck :)

Hello Everyone :)
This is my first post and I'm still getting used to all the acronyms! I am 35 and stopped taking Yasmin two months ago, but still no sign of AF (I have been on the pill for about 14 years). We're keen to start trying for baby number one (yeek I can't believe I just typed that - makes it seem so real!) but not sure what my body is doing :-/ I ordered some 'Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant' which arrived today, so fingers crossed it's as good as the reviews. Like others I'm trying to take things as they come, but I'm quickly learning that is easier said than done... I've not told anyone about this, so I'm really pleased to find this place and that everyone seems so lovely and friendly.

Hi ladies. I am 28, I stopped taking Cerezette yesterday, been on the pill since I was 17. I am wondering also how long it will be for my periods to return and how bad they will be!!!!