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Want to start TTC but I'm a bridesmaid

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Hopingtottc · 18/12/2018 09:58

Hi all, I'm a long time lurker but never posted but I just need some outside advice.

My best friend is getting married Aug next year in Ireland and I have just gotten married in November - she was my bridesmaid and I am hers. Before my wedding, She asked me to wait to TTC until later as she didn't want me to be unable to fly to her wedding (not that she had a problem with me being pregnant in general). I didn't know what to say and at the time it wasn't on my mind but in the last few months I would really like to start trying and I'm worried that if I was to fall quickly then I would be 8 months and unable to fly and I would have ruined my friendship with her.

The reasons I don't want to hold off are I've been on the pill and I know it can take a few months to get back to normal and ovulate at all but also (and mainly) because I had long term undiagnosed chlamydia (2 years) and I am unsure if I can even have more children and don't really want to waste more time.

I'm torn between what I feel is right for my family (I already have a 7 year old) and doing what's right for my friend, I'd be gutted if I waited and it turned out there was a problem and we could have started earlier so we could have tests etc done but also I know there is a small chance of falling pregnant immediately!

I just genuinely need some outside opinions - I've only spoken to my mum and she says it's unfair for my friend to ask me to wait but I know she would also love more grandchildren so maybe she is biased!

Thanks in advance

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 18/12/2018 10:13

I think its unfair of your friend to ask you, you dont have to totally sync your lives. However if you are that concerned then start trying in March, I really doubt 3 months will have any impact on your fertility.

DogMamma · 18/12/2018 10:12

www.stenaline.co.uk/faqs/customers-with-particular-needs/can-i-travel-if-im-pregnant

Only on a certain route you cannot travel, it's a particularly rough route

DogMamma · 18/12/2018 10:10

Work* not worked

DogMamma · 18/12/2018 10:10

Ferries will. It's only if you work on-board you can't sail after 28 weeks. There is no restriction for passenger, depending in the route they may advise against it this time of year when it's particularly rough, but they can't actually stop you worked for a world leading ferry company for a long time and there is no restriction to sailing while pregnant unless you're crew x

Hopingtottc · 18/12/2018 10:08

I would happily travel in any way I was allowed at any stage though!

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Hopingtottc · 18/12/2018 10:06

Sorry! I'm in the UK and neither airlines not ferry will take you past 32 weeks

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DogMamma · 18/12/2018 10:03

I'm with your mum it's unfair to ask that of you. Why would you have to fly to Ireland? Do you live abroad, you could get a ferry over many if in UK, granted you would have to drive or get a train if you don't live close to a port and it would add more time to your journey but surely you'd do it, it's clear your friend means a lot to you.

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