Getting ready for baby challenge

Awhh HB I am CD15 but thats close enough to be cycle buddies!!.. is there any chances of a slightly hopeful accidental BFP after tww for you?

I think we'd like 2 or 3. I guess time and situation depending. Ee!!

I think it mostly comes instinctively Red but only when you want it to
Other than that its just reading. But Mrs is right no one has a clue with their first but don't be scared because there is so much support out there!...

Ok well I just want to admit to everyone here i weigh 12stone 4lbs... i am only 5ft6 but I am fortunate enough to wear weight well and so am only a size 10/12 but I just cannot motivate myself so i'm hoping this will help!

I really want 4 kids but I think that's a little unrealistic. Will probably stop at 3. I'd also like a nice mix of boys and girls. Not asking too much am I?

JB I use mfp too. I lost 50lbs tracking before I had DC1
Sami u love bread too but I normally have a salad for lunch. Usually BBQ chicken and sour cream. Or soups. Lots of different flavours if you like variety.
Don't worry red. You'll be great I'm sure.

I'm on track with my diet so that's good. Weigh in tomorrow.
I think joining this thread was a bad idea as I don't want to wait any longer! I'll be mega jealous when all the bfps roll in.

We'll stop at 2. If the next one is another girl I can imagine DH being tempted for another, as a last shot at a boy, but no, I'm already 36 and we'd need a bigger house!

Well done oyster!
Red don't worry, the secret is is that nobody has a clue what they are doing, you just muddle along and hope for the best!
Squirrel I am the same, life is settled, all I really have to do is feed DS and bring him places, other than that he's self sufficient, I have clearly just forgotten the chaos and lost my mind to decide I want tp upset the apple cart, but what can u do, once the baby bug gets u rhyme and reason goes out the window!
How many children do u all want or think you would like at this stage ?

Stats

Location: U.K.
Age: 36
Kids: DD who has just turned 1.
TTC: February (basically as soon as I finish my current pack of pills.
Cycle: 28 days

I'm going to keep trying to lose weight while ttc. I hope I can lose a decent amount, I don't want the midwife to tell me off!

Red don't worry, I had no idea either but read 400 million articles on the Internet while pregnant and bumbled through!

Well done oyster.
For lunches sami have you tried the John west tuna infusion couscous pots. They are nice, other than that I usually soup or small wrap.
HbH04 wow pretty similar stats there. Fingers crossed for some spring BFPs then!

I'm having similar worries red although I have a DD already, the struggle every weeknight to get us all fed and the house tidied is difficult enough just the 3 of us. Plus my DD can wash and dress herself! Bit terrified of the chaos that is a small baby. I'm trying to convince DH to be a SAHD when baby arrives... he's a great cook! I've got to reinstate my cleaner but we are renovating at the moment so I didn't see the point.

Well done oyster! :)

My post Christmas weigh in on Tuesday was predictably awful 😣 I have 2st to lose. I did a fast day on Wednesday and low carb the rest of the time and am 4lbs lighter already :) Will relax a little bit over the weekend though.

I also caved and bought a book which I'm now ploughing through at every opportunity... obsessed!

Oh Red can totally empathise. But you are preparing now and once baby gets here you will dive in and learn what your baby needs. Everyone always says it's instinctive, so I'm hoping a combo of that plus reading and asking for help when needed will work ok!!

Agree with soups for lunch, though I generally don't make my own (probably should!). I like ones with chick peas or lentils as it helps keep me full and not snack in the afternoon.

Lunch ideas...
Bulk cook some pasta, then make salads with either tuna, salmon, chicken/other meats to make it a bit different each day? I actually chop up a few days worth of salad too, mix it up and put it in a tuppaware, you can cook chicken for a few days worth of lunches too. If you want dressings, there are some nice low fat ones, or even full fat ones if you don't drown it each time!
Another idea is home made soup?

I've just had a mini melt down... i know absolutely nothing about babies! I have never been involved with any. I have no idea what they need or how to look after a baby!

Thanks pony

Walking sounds like a good shout, now I just have to motivate myself to actually go out on a night when its cold not put pjs on as soon as I get home on a night!

My stats are:

Location: U.K.
Age: 28
Kids: None
TTC: June
Cycle: Approx 35 days

I think my main nemesis though is bread! I love it but it hates me (or loves my belly/hips so much it never wants to leave). I would love some other suggestions for what I can have at work for packed lunch? I've been on the mugshot diet a few times n while I lose a lot of weight having these for lunch n healthy meals at night I just get so bored!

Also think I am going baby mad, DH and I have been talking about it for a while, but only really pinned down dates over xmas, and now I've gone slightly mental, I'm even googleing car seats in my spare time at work!

Welcome JB1983

Totally read it as lickmynipple every time!!

confused I'm CD13 & in my very newbie opinion I'm Oving today, temps suggest this, and Ovia (although apparently not always trustworthy) & have very minor cramps! Just as well we're not trying yet cos DH has major manflu!!

Welcome JB I'm also 33, would love to lose a stone (don't we all) & are going to start trying Mar/Apr hopefully!

So creme eggs are in the shop...ugh they are just ultimate weakness, managed a walk last night but now AF is here I know I'm gonna be like the munch monster for the next two days nd not feel like moving at all!
Welcome JB, conceived my DS in April so hopefully it's a lucky month for you, also a bank holiday in April so more opportunities for BD!

Hi confused we are going to start trying in April. Diet started yesterday - nothing fancy just going to use my fitness pal to make sure I stay at a calorie deficit until I reach my goal.
Because we dabbled in TTC last year I have a cupboard full of OPKs and FR so I am just itching to get started. I'm not very good at this patience thing!
Good luck to those who are already trying or in the TWW!

Sorry JB Hiiii!

What month are you thinking of starting?

Is it bad to say I actually thought it was lickmynipple before you pointed it out... no offence Nick

Hi ladies

Hoping to join you all on the getting ready for baby challenge!
I'm 33 and DH and I want to begin TTC no1 in April (last year we tried for a couple of months but then took a break due to change in work commitments and a wedding abroad). However in the last few months when we've been having a break I have enjoyed far too many foody treats and forgot that the gym existed. So would like to lose a stone to get me back in to the healthy weight range before we start TTC.
Feeling super motivated as don't want to begin my pregnancy feeling unhealthy.
3 visits of AF expected and then it's baby making time - so excited!!

Thanks confused

I just read nickmylippie name as lickmynipple must have sex on the brain!