Getting ready for baby challenge

Hi all,
I'm going to come off my pill when I finish this packet, so about two weeks time eeekkk.

I've bought the seven seas trying for a baby and plan to take them as soon as I finish the pill. I too worry about being on the pill for ten years nearly and things not going back to how they were before!! Fingers crossed!!

Feel similar to lots of others here - trying to get my head in the game for healthy happy body before TTC. Actually have to finish my MSc before we get going officially but will try to convince husband that we should start sooner. SIL going for IVF atm and 2016 making me feel very mortal, so sort of reassessed my priorities all of a sudden. That said, would like to ditch two stone before summer!! So in the spirit of all of this, I'd love to join you all on this journey

Hi all. This is great. I feel like I can contribute for the first time! I definitely need to get fit again after Christmas !
I've been hanging around these forums a bit trying to suss out a few things in my head with regards to having a baby. Until recently I was undecided but I'm just so excited with the thought of having a baby that I must feel ready?!

I'm 32 and thinking about having my first DC. My DH and I got married in August and I'm thinking about starting to ttc in May. My husbands really not keen on the thought of having a baby but he knew I might want one in the next few years so would never say no and we've talked about it recently so he knows it's on the cards; it just makes him super anxious as we have a great life without children and I don't think he wants to jeopardise this.
I don't want to go on at him too much before we even start trying so it's great to read these posts!

Thanks Hb that's reassuring to hear! Hope mine comes back quickly too!

Hey grumpy very exciting indeed!

I came off 4 weeks ago and got my first proper AF (in many many years) yesterday... Pretty chuffed that things seem to be working correctly after so many years on the pill!

First day off pill tomorrow. V excited. How is everyone doing?

Hi all, Sorry i have not had a chance to catch up but i just wanted to say...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! From all at the Confused household!

Xxx

Thanks.. think I am already a bit obsessed as I went and bought a clear blue fertility monitor- oops! But due to work I'm really hoping to time conception accurately...

Hi ladies, joining in as planning on ttc #2 next year and want to get it good shape, cut down caffeine and improve flexibility/mobility in the hope of an easier birth! Going to wait until after two close friends weddings in spring, so probably May time. Already taking folic acid and doing some swimming

Hi guys can I join? I already have an older DD (11), but been with DH 6yrs, & we are finally ready to try for one of our own.

I want to try and conceive in April/may 2017 but been on the pill forever so plan to come off it as soon as Christmas boozing is done to get cycles regular and just start actively trying in March I think.

I'm reasonably fit and active but now at 30 I'm finding I need to be so consistent with it and careful with food or the weight piles on so easily!

You reminded me about vitamins.. need to get some

Oh and yeah Merry Christmas Eve! He must think I'm pregnant as he's spoiling me, running roundwith toddler getting everything clean tidy and festive while I lie in bed watching Disney movies and google about pregnancy symptoms and late periods

Thanks confused, I'm really looking forward to her seeing it she loves to play under the coffee table so reckon she will love it

HbH wow that is a big family! we are going round to my mums this afternoon and I thought we'd be a squeeze with 7 adults and 4 kids!

Can't my period is 6 days late, the month DP decides he wants to start trying :( Always had fantastic clockwork cycles and don't really see how I could be pregnant with a BFN, as while we've dtd plenty we only slipped up contraception wise around the time I should have Ov'd, and surely we would have a bfp by now if it had happened then?!

Sorry for rambling just a little confused and annoyed, especially as it's party season and want to know unequivocally if I can indulge with some brie and Sauvignon Blanc or not

Ahh - I'm loving this thread - so nice to hear from other people having the same broody thoughts and thinking ahead to next Chistmas bumps / babies. Theres - thanks for starting it, and welcome back to the UK! As you can see we have put on our finest grey skies for you.

wiggley I'm trying the pregnacare pre-conception vitamins. I do wonder if I already have enough of some of those vitamins in my diet already though - maybe just folic acid would be better. We also stressed a lot about cost, and I waited until my job had better maternity pay. TBH I fret that we waited to long as there is never a perfect time.

confused My DH is a worrier and definitely goes back and forth a bit - think it's natural to scare yourselves a bit when you think how much life is going to change!

Happy Christmas Eve all

I'm definitely concerned money wise and will try & save as much as possible... I'm self employed so very minor maternity pay compared to regular earnings

confused I am 26 and my DP is 29, I know we are ready I just stress about how much it's going to cost. I know there is no right time to have a baby but I would really like to have some savings behind us so that we can afford all the lovely things I have been window shopping! Baby stuff is so expensive! And with a wedding to pay for very soon we are going to struggle to achieve both. Is anyone else saving for a baby? Or are you just going to go with it? Maybe I'm being a bit of a control freak, it wouldn't be the first time!

confused Games night is this eve, I'm the oldest of 6 so along with all the otherhalfs we're quite a crowd! One of my sisters will be absent because she's a midwife and will be busy delivering Christmas babies!

I wanted to start trying in Jan but going to zika infested Thailand so will have to play it by ear! Best case March/worst case Aug!

*wiggley i think my DH is like 99% ready at the moment he is almost 28 so getting to a good age i think. How old are you abd DP if you don't mind me asking?

Yeah i get what you mean Evie i have POAS 5 times since September! Infact one time even the hospital was convinced i must have been! So i understand your dissapointment. Infact a familt member last night asked if i was and it was shocking! Lol... i'm also 23 and im getting both go for it and bad comments from family so far... and it only takes a small thing to change DHs mind! Although i am thinking there might be a few more slip ups before June! Loool... but none in march because i dont want an christmas baby

theres it must be lovely for you to have snuggles with a little one... the colic moves quite quick from what i remember with my nephew. Hows it going with the in-laws?

HB how did your games night go? and when are you starting trying? I know what you mean about the bumps! I keep looking at maternity some new clothes for myself.

It wouldnt be Christmas without too much food Oyster lol

Also evie the Teepee idea is beautiful!

wiggley i am also one braving the shops today! Considering I am in London its gonna be mental busy. Fingers crossed for you! sends a Chocolate Christmas shopping survival pack

Xxx

Happy 100 messages ladies!
Evie I love those teepees! What a great idea putting all the presents inside.
Tea my friend has had twins recently and they are so tiny! She had them early and they are still so sleepy. Imagine if we have a twin bump in our little group! Does anyone have twins in their family?!

I am just about to brave the superstore We are making a few bits today to take along with us tomorrow and DP is working and has realised we are missing some ingredients. Keep your fingers crossed I don't get trampled on by the desperate crowds.

Argh so excited this morning have got DD a gorgeous floral teepee that we're going to fill all her presents with

It is exciting to think about bumps next Xmas! Although AF if 5 - 6 days late now..

We're having a quiet Christmas with just me, DH and DD. We wanted to stay home for her first Christmas and will be going to my parents on boxing day. We're all set. For some reason we have a 6kg turkey that will need to go in at 8am tomorrow!
There is SOOOOOOOOO much food in this house. I'm going to have an extra stone to lose come the new year.
I've started just taking folic acid every day now and will continue with that now until I'm 12 weeks. I think you're supposed to start it 3 months before you start trying.

P.s time for tea hope the jet lag doesn't stick around for too long... You look like you were awake early!

Aw how lovely to have a cuddle with a newborn (bar the screaming!)

I'm quite organised this year, despite work being mental up til yesterday (hairdresser!) Just a couple of desserts to make today & a bit of tidying as all my lot are round for pizza & games later!

It's funny thinking ahead to next Christmas... It all could be very different for many of us! Hopefully some bumps, maybe even some babies! Very exciting!