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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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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 19/12/2016 10:51

Hi all, we are planning on TTC in the new year. Before that I want to get a bit healthier lose three stone and generally be in the best shape possible to get pregnant and run around after a baby. Is anyone else in the same boat? Would you be up for a little thread to keep us all on track? Planning on doing a dry January as a kick start and then will be dragging my arse to the gym after Christmas as well. Very open to suggestion and ideas to shift the bulge. Would be good to have a few buddies though. Anyone fancy joining in?

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Redpony1 · 21/12/2016 09:19

Still no withdrawal bleed for me! I think i am broken :( ha!

Wiggleyfingers · 21/12/2016 09:12

I'm using the Ovia app at the moment! It's been about three months and it's beginning to predict my cycles with some accuracy! I would recommend it Smile It's so frustrating how long it can take for our bodies to regulate! Bloody hormonal contraception!

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 21/12/2016 09:03

That's my plan confused - we're going to use the opks and maybe an app to chart things and then for the months we're avoiding (on hols etc) we can avoid DTD around those dates but it will still mean we know when to get cracking when ready if that makes sense. Going to start vitamins and folic acid too to be in prime shape! Time will definitely move quickly. I really don't know where 2016 has gone tbh!

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confusedat23 · 21/12/2016 08:49

Hi Theres we have set ourselves an official month of June just so even if the cycles dont get a pattern we feel like we are doing something!... We arn't very good at sticking to plans though so we will see. The months will Fly by for you! I know for my wedding last year from Jan to Aug felt like ages but it flew! Also never judge your size by the skinny jeans! they are the most evil!... I am looking to lose at least a stone to be a comfy size 10... I have no will power when it comes to food so I am sure I will pile on the pounds when I get preganent. Does anyone else thinks its a good idea to start using OPK's early to get th know their cycle better?

Oysterbabe · 21/12/2016 06:43

Hiya!
It took 5 months from stopping the pill. It took a couple for my cycle to settle down. I used opks and took my temperature. Except for the month I conceived! I was on honeymoon so didn't worry about it and just had lots of sex.

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 21/12/2016 03:13

Hey oyster - out of curiosity how quickly did you fall pregnant with DD? Did you track ovulation? Very exciting that your TTC no2!

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 21/12/2016 03:02

Hi confused and teaping- welcome aboard! Wow so there's a lot of worry about this Zika virus. So much to think about. April will fly in confused once we hit new year! We have a wedding to go to in early feb next year and then my parents are visiting in march so the first few months will zoom in quickly I reckon. Hoping the wedding will motivate me to slim down a bit! Went clothes shopping last night for christmas stuff and was able to grab skinny jeans in size 14 that looked ok so that's a start - i hate jeans shopping! Will be happy to get back to a smallish 12! Xmas Smile

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confusedat23 · 20/12/2016 20:13

Hey Ladies can I join?... im 23 and looking to start TTC in June. Currently in the process of coming off the Yasmin pill and waiting for my cycles to return to a pattern. We also have the whole Zika thing going on after honeymooning in Oct in Florida so deffo have to wait until April at least to try!

Wiggleyfingers · 20/12/2016 16:30

Good idea! If you can get hold of any incense they are really good at keeping mosquitos away too.

HbH04 · 20/12/2016 16:21

Absolutely pony! Give it a few months the old fashioned way and then try other things out if it hasn't happened!

My clinic just told me to google re. Zika and I found everything from 28 days to 6 months! My DH went today and they said six months for guys... I think our main concern will be not getting bitten in the first place... I will exist in a cloud of DEET for two weeks!

teaping · 20/12/2016 14:18

Hi ladies,

I too have been a recent lurker on a few boards, and yay i can join in on this one!

We're getting married in May and planning to TTC pretty much straight away. I've got at least 1.5 stone to lose before I feel I'm in good enough shape to think about babies but hoping the wedding motivation will help me with that after Christmas!

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 20/12/2016 14:09

God I'm definitely just going to stick with one of those digital tests as this temping business sounds way too complicated! Wine is definitely my downfall and Doritos but I'll try dry Jan and go from there. I live in Dubai and everything here is centered around alcohol - bottomless brunches, ladies night etc. It's everywhere! Hard not to get sucked in but not doing my waistline any favours. I'm going to be strict on booze and carbs in new year. Glad there's a few of us doing this - we can keep each other motivated Smile

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Wiggleyfingers · 20/12/2016 13:59

I have a January birthday so I'm thinking of cutting back after that! You're right, it is a waste of money but I've slipped into the habit of having a glass of wine some days after work so I could definitely try and cut that out in preparation!
Temping is so confusing! I've been temping for the last few months after having the coil removed and I've just found out I've been doing it wrong as my thermometer is only to one decimal place. Gaaah!

juneybean · 20/12/2016 13:54

Ahh I have to temp as in a same sex relationship haha

Redpony1 · 20/12/2016 13:50

I gave up alcohol 2 years ago because it is a waste of money (i have never ever drank casually at home anyway so wasn't hard to stop drinking when out!) So that's one thing i don't have to think about luckily timefortea :)

This temping thing confuses me, i think i'm just going to DTD alot at first, see how far that gets me :D ha!

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 20/12/2016 13:00

Ooh exciting Juney. Sounds very scientific. I think I'm going to stick with those clear blue ovulation tests. I need to get my implant out first. Not sure if everything returns to normal right away so might take a few months to be able to track properly. Are any of you giving up alcohol while TTC? I don't think I'd have the willpower!

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juneybean · 20/12/2016 12:34

I got my period last night so decided to start temping this morning, although I woke up at 4am and then again at 7am so I did it at 7am but not sure how reliable it'll be, but this is just a pretend cycle to see what my body is doing.

Wiggleyfingers · 20/12/2016 09:59

Wow! That is scary! Especially as I thought sperm renewed every couple of days! Blush So much to learn!

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 20/12/2016 09:52

Just had a quick look online about Zika and it says the WHO has recommended that women wait 8 weeks after the last possible exposure before attempting to conceive BUT men should wait 6 MONTHS as the virus can live in the sperm!! That's a bit scary isn't it! I don't think where we're going in Kenya is currently at risk but it does make you think!

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Wiggleyfingers · 20/12/2016 09:36

Hi hbho! It's great that you guys have lovely holidays booked though, it could be your last holiday as a couple! What have they recommended about ttc and Zika now?

Redpony1 · 20/12/2016 09:31

Timefortea Not told anyone & i won't. I definitely won't tell my mum anyway as she would be horrified i think (I'm 32!) as I have spent my whole life telling everyone i don't like or want children & she will think it will stop me living the life i love & that i have been pushed in to it like she was! (I softened when i met my current DP 2 years ago but noone knows!)

HbH04 It does all sound way more complex than i imagine too, totally crazy. You spend your whole youth getting told you can get pregnant so easily by accident, then when you actively want to TTC, it seems like a minefield?!

HbH04 · 20/12/2016 09:04

It's depressing.... I was my absolute slimmest/lightest for my wedding in October and a mere two months later it's all gone to pot!! And have got to be bikini ready by Jan 15th 😂
Have never tried to diet over Christmas before (why would you?!)

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TheresAlwaysTimeForTea · 20/12/2016 03:27

Hi juneybean and hbho - I think the general plan is we all kick start a health plan in January after a gluttonous Christmas and then help keep each other on track! God that Zika virus is terrifying. I think historically there have been cases in Africa too which has also put us off trying before we get that trip out of the way. I'm also massively behind on all the TTC lingo and the apparent degree in biology you need to chart ovulation! I have no idea what all the acronyms are do feel free to just chat normally on here! Puts kettle on Brew

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HbH04 · 19/12/2016 20:12

Hi Girls!

Fab group, first time i've been able to post !

Came off the pill end Nov, started conception vitamins with a view to starting TTC on our honeymoon in Jan... went for the jabs and found out that Thailand has Zika so have to delay a little bit. Really disappointed as we were so excited to get going!

Have been lurking in the background of the conception threads for a few weeks and it sounds WAY more complex than i'd ever imagined!

juneybean · 19/12/2016 18:02

Yes I want to join, need to lose weight and plan to give up caffeine in new year and start taking conception vitamins.

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