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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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tequilasunrises · 15/12/2019 18:38

I agree with @GoldLeafTree I’m just using Sainsbury’s own brand folic acid. I bought it ages ago and it felt strangely exciting like I was properly getting things started. I might just be weird!

I’m 26, will be 27 in April.

AnnaPosie · 15/12/2019 18:36

I am ! Next period is due this week on the 19th, tried an early detection test today and got a BFN. It hit me harder than I expected even though I was telling myself not to be disappointed. I know in my heart that my period will come this week. But hopefully next month we will get lucky. I just turned 30.

mimmi91 · 15/12/2019 18:31

Hello! I'm also joining you guys in starting in the new year Grin
Although since I'll probs be ovulating between Xmas and NYE, we've decided to start then without any pressure Smile

I'm also taking folic acid since a few weeks back!
I'm taking magnesium, B6 and zinc supplements for some other health reasons ; haven't really looked into if it's safe for me to still take these during my conception phase Hmm
Is Vitamin C something we also need to take? Or maybe an all-around multivitamin? Hmm

How old are you all? I'm 28, turning 29 in August 2020. Am thinking that a baby born before I turn 30 should be feasible... Fingers crossed!

GoldLeafTree · 15/12/2019 18:06

Ps. one of the nurses at the maternity hospital advised it doesn't matter what brand of pre conception tablets you use and that just a supermarket own brand of folic acid will do.

You can start taking it a while before you start TTC to help

I just took Asda folic acid and use pre-seed lubricant last time

GoldLeafTree · 15/12/2019 18:04

Yes! I started TTC in September and was pregnant the first month of trying then had a miscarriage and a big ordeal with 2 surgeries etc so I've given myself some much needed time off and me and DP have agreed to try again in the new year, I'm very excited

mol789 · 15/12/2019 18:02

Hiiii! Currently on my last pack of pills got a week left to go and been reading up about coming off the pill and what vitamins I need to take as this will be both our first! Very excited but I do feel nervousGrin

tequilasunrises · 15/12/2019 17:24

Meee! (Waves manically)

I’ve lurked on these boards for flipping ages but only just started commenting on a few - We were TTC a while ago but paused for Christmas among other things (It was making me slightly insane so thought it would be good to have a chilled month of wine and cheese and not thinking about it) but will be having a fresh start in January.

I’ve just been taking Folic Acid and Vitamin D - with the FA I’ve seen on some websites they recommend you start taking it a few months before you start trying if you can. I’m planning on looking into proper vitamins in the new year too.

Exciting times, fingers crossed for you and your partner Xmas Smile