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Anyone looking to start TTC in New Year?

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yoomoo · 15/12/2019 15:47

Join here please! I’m still taking my pill at the moment but current packet runs out on 7th Jan so planning to start then but not really track anything officially. I’ve been reading up about conception vitamins and going to buy some this week to start taking after new year- does anyone have recommendations for particular brands?
Will be my first but partners 2nd, very nervous but excited at the same time. No idea what to expect but hoping to have some ladies in the same situation to chat to!

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Florence13 · 01/01/2020 20:44

Aww feel so excited for you all. I take my last pill tomorrow then I'll be joining in the wait for my body to work itself out. I'm getting really excited now. Haven't even considered announcing a pregnancy but can imagine it would be hard to wait until after first scan.

lucymagoo · 01/01/2020 20:18

@yoomoo LA and Palm Springs! We've both been before many times but just wanted somewhere with guaranteed sun ☀️💖
Will hopefully be the last holiday with just the two of us

MostlyAmbridgeandcoffee · 01/01/2020 20:14

Ooh can I join too please ? We’ll be trying for no. 2 in earnest from now. We were a bit careless in December but not properly trying so not holding out much hope for this cycle !!

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yoomoo · 01/01/2020 20:10

@lucymagoo yay a fellow February birthday! How exciting your 30th and honeymoon in the same month Smile where are you off to? If it’s not too outing!

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lucymagoo · 01/01/2020 18:55

I'm looking to conceive in February ideally too! It's my 30th and also our honeymoon so I'd like to be able to have a drink while we're away and not worry about nausea. February March would be ideal!

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yoomoo · 01/01/2020 18:43

@NeverGotMyPuppy wow that was really quick! Like hearing stories like that though.

@JaffaCakeGal you are on! Are we doing Saturday or Sunday Grin I know it’s going to be negative but I feel weirdly terrified in case it’s not, I’ve been so adamant that it will take ages due to being on hormonal contraception for so long! Anyway will cross that bridge, going to tell DP later that I’m testing at weekend!
Ahh @switcharoo that’s lovely, my DP is also 40 this year in the summer so would love to be pregnant by then! My birthday is February so hoping to be out of limbo by then, could be best present ever.
Has anyone thought further ahead to pregnancy announcements? Can’t help but get ahead of myself and think how we’ll tell people. Definitely telling my stepdaughter first she’s going to be so excited, will also be more special if she’s first in family to know. God knows how I’ll keep it a secret until the first scan though, we’ve already discussed having early scans and the harmony test so are on the same page there!
Thank you @BernadetteThreep I will have a read up and give that a go! I just need to feel in control of something I think. Exactly the same as you only 2 weeks but getting annoyed Grin

So glad it’s not just me overthinking things though and getting ahead of myself it’s all very exciting Smile

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BernadetteThreep · 01/01/2020 18:25

Tacking with BBT can help show when you've ovulated. Take your temperature every morning before you get out of bed, eventually you should see a pattern. Basically, your temperature will be higher after ovulation.

I'm not explaining it very well!

FertilityFriend.com is a really good resource on explaining BBTs.

You have to use a thermometer which goes to 2 decimals places. I got this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermometer-Ovulation-Easy-Home-Backlight/dp/B07KG9MNYZ/ref=mpssa115?keywords=bbt+thermometer+for+ovulation&qid=1577902410&sprefix=bbt&sr=8-5

I'm annoyed I'm not pregnant either....it's very weird because is literally only been 2 weeks! I think the waiting for AF is driving a few of us mad.

switcharoo · 01/01/2020 18:21

I'd love to conceive in Feb as DH turns 40 and I keep hoping I'll be able to surprise him as an extra present on his birthday, it's also helping take the pressure off for January

JaffaCakeGal · 01/01/2020 18:15

@yoomoo it's a deal Grin I'm certain it will be negative but then again we have history in my immediate family of quick pregnancies (I was an unplanned product of my parents honeymoon, as my dad was adamant it wouldn't happen so quickly haha!)

NeverGotMyPuppy · 01/01/2020 18:05

@yoomoo thank you!
No we've only been using condoms since DS was born. Before that I had the Mirena but my periods came back straight away after I had it removed and we conceived the next month. Weird!

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yoomoo · 01/01/2020 17:54

Hi @Fluffysocks10 I’ve found these ones in my local Lloyd’s Pharmacy, they’ve got all the vitamins needed incl folic acid and vitamin D! Exactly the same as Pregnacare but only £3.99 instead of £15+. Would recommend Smile
@NeverGotMyPuppy welcome! Were you on the pill up until now? Few of us on here who’ve been on the pill and getting increasingly annoyed at our bodies 😂
@JaffaCakeGal shall we both test this weekend? Be nice to have someone doing at the same time! I know it’s going to be negative but would like to see either way. I’ve also said I’d like to get pregnant in March as I would love a December baby but same as you equally frustrated I’m not immediately pregnant now Grin we are a funny bunch aren’t we!
@BernadetteThreep I’ve got that feeling too it’s really annoying. Stupid question how are you tracking BBT? With just a normal thermometer, in ear or in mouth one?! Sorry for the stupid questions I might try that too!

Anyone looking to start TTC in New Year?
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lucymagoo · 01/01/2020 17:49

Yeah my hips are aching, sore breasts too. Not sure how long until a withdrawal bleed, it's nearly 3 weeks now off the pill

1987Nic · 01/01/2020 16:49

@yoomoo Nearly two weeks off for me and been getting heavy pains the last few days. I have already been prescribed vitamin d a few years ago so not sure if I would need more now we are trying to conceive?

BernadetteThreep · 01/01/2020 16:19

Snap, still no AF but still got that heavy feeling in my pelvis.
I've started to feel a little less crazy about it now. Started tracking my BBT, so feel a bit more controlled about it all now haha

Going to start my New Years house clear out, should keep me nice and busy Grin

JaffaCakeGal · 01/01/2020 16:15

Same here @yoomoo backache, cramps etc! So frustrating as I was getting a lot of breakthrough bleeds a few months ago and now I want AF she's nowhere to be seen! I'm going to do a test this weekend then every 2 weeks after just to make sure but I think it's just my body playing silly beggars!

I know I said I don't want to be pregnant before March but I want my body to do what it's supposed to Grin

NeverGotMyPuppy · 01/01/2020 16:07

Hi!
We are starting TTC this month. I was due on yesterday but havent come on so I think my cycles arent regular anymore - with DS they were and we conceived 1st try. I think I best get some ovulation sticks.

Fluffysocks10 · 01/01/2020 16:07

Happy New Year everyone!

I've been looking at starting to take Folic Acid and Vit D tablets. Is anyone taking these? If so where do you get yours from? Looking for the best value Smile

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yoomoo · 01/01/2020 16:03

Afternoon all, Happy New Year! Fingers crossed for BFPs all round in the next few months!

2 weeks off the pill for me now and not a sign of AF, I’ve had the feeling that it’s coming for about a week now but nothing 🙄 feel like I want to take a test but I know I’ll be disappointed if it’s negative which is totally silly because I know it’s only been 2 weeks and could take months! I’ve had terrible back ache and nausea for a week now, I assume it’s another side effect of coming off a pill but annoying nonetheless.
Back to work tomorrow after the break, my partner works nights so it’s going to be more tricky DTD but luckily he’s off the next few weekends so we can get to it Grin no idea about ovulating, I could’ve sworn I ovulated around 20th Dec but who knows!
I’ve got some ovulation sticks now but not sure when to start using them? I’m guessing I need a cycle start date to base it from?!

How is everyone else doing?

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710BH · 01/01/2020 13:40

Hi everyone! Happy New Year to you all!
This is the year that myself & my DP have decided to TTC. It will #1 for us both - very excited!
My last pill is Monday and then I’ll ended to monitor my cycle and wait for it to return to normal. I’m on the mini pill so don’t really get consistent periods (some months I do, some months I don’t) so will need to see how that regains normality!
Looking forward to reading your journeys, following tips and advice and hopefully share 2020 babies with you!
Good luck to everyone 😚

rhirhibumblebee · 01/01/2020 13:14

Happy New Year everyone!! It was my DS Birthday yesterday so it's been crazy busy. Glad to get back to routine although back to work for the day tomorrow 😩.

CD 9 but had the odd spot here and there still since AF. Not usual for me so I don't know if I'll ovulate or not (first AF after the MC ). I'll just go with the flow this month.

@Bims2019 I'm using the Flo app too, it reckons I'll ovulate 6th so fingers crossed for us next week!

lucymagoo · 01/01/2020 12:26

@alliejay81 welcome!

Happy new year all!

Bims2019 · 01/01/2020 12:15

Happy new year all! Hope it's a lucky one for us all Smile

@lucymagoo I'm very tempted to do dry January, drank a reasonable amount last night so it can only be a good thing to have a bit of a break! Like you say, it's also a good excuse and people hopefully won't ask too many questions.

@switcharoo not sure how much detail to go into with DH, I don't think knowing when I'm ovulating would affect him but also don't want to make it too clinical/ regimented... It's a tricky one.

Welcome to any newbies!

alliejay81 · 01/01/2020 11:14

Can I join the bandwagon please? I'm a bit older - 38, this year is my final push TTC DC2. I'm going to spend this morning planning so I'm ready when my new cycle arrives!

lucymagoo · 31/12/2019 18:53

Happy 2020! Hoping for BFPs for all x

Florence13 · 31/12/2019 18:41

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year!! And here's to lots of BFPs in 2020!!