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How long did it take you to get pregnant?

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America5 · 20/01/2020 20:48

Hi

I have quite long cycles ranging from 31-40 days and have been TTC since October. I just wondered how long did it take you all TC? I understand everyone is different but am curious as to how long it has taken.

TIA x

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GeraltOfRivia · 21/01/2020 09:22

I was very fortunate and got pregnant almost immediately both times.

pollysproggle · 21/01/2020 07:58

DC1 14 years ago wasn't tracking but fell pregnant when I wanted to so I'd say 1st or 2nd month.
DC2 (10 years later) first month
Currently 18 weeks with DC3, first month again.

firstimemamma · 20/01/2020 23:05

First try. I was 27 and living healthily, having regular sex but not obsessing over exact days to do it! Was lying down flat for a bit after sex too. Fully aware it could've just been luck.

My friend has 2 children. First one conceived first try early thirties. Second one took 6 months late thirties.

I have another friend who took 4 years to conceive and I can't imagine how tough that must've been.

MonicaGellerHyphenBing · 20/01/2020 23:00

1st pregnancy - 8 months (combination of PCO and irregular periods)
2nd pregnancy - 1 month (ended in mc)
3rd pregnancy - 1 month

shalalala · 20/01/2020 22:55

DC1 - first month
DC2 - first month

I fully acknowledge how incredibly lucky we were

Crystal87 · 20/01/2020 22:42

DC1-1 month
DC2-12 months
DC3-13 months
DC4- 1 month

addictedtotheflats · 20/01/2020 22:30

I had 26-31 day cycles, took 10 months. I didnt do ovulation sticks or temperatures etc just used an app which estimated my firtile window. Prior to this I had been on the pill the best part of 15 years.

LucaFritz · 20/01/2020 21:59

7yrs of infertility and then it happened out of nowhere totally unexpected! Im now a firm believer that children appear when they want to

Oilnwater · 20/01/2020 21:57

First was three months, second was one month. I expected second to be longer so was extremely surprised and not as financially sorted as I'd have liked to be due to chis care costs I wanted three years between. There's no rhyme of reason it could take one year, one month or ten years.

Crazymummyto3 · 20/01/2020 21:46

DS1 - 1st month
DD1 - 1st month
DD2 - 5 months

sqirrelfriends · 20/01/2020 21:38

18 months- I think due to my irregular cycle

SpeckledyHen · 20/01/2020 21:35

DC1 2 months age 39
DC2. 1 month age 41

Angharad07 · 20/01/2020 21:29

1.1st month- ended in chemical miscarriage
2.1st month- ended in missed miscarriage
3.1st month- baby boy!

My average cycles are around 30-32 days.
Good luck, op!

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America5 · 20/01/2020 21:24

Thank you all for your input it really is appreciated ! Grin
I am really hoping it happens in the year 2020, fingers crossed!

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Hotcuppatea · 20/01/2020 21:22

My cycles are 28 days like clockwork.

Nearly two years with my oldest and on my first cycle of trying with my second. Have been waiting for a third to come along for 10 years. Have given up now.

CeibaTree · 20/01/2020 21:19

3 months
8 months
9 months
Cycle lengths are usually between 27-29 days long.

mywrencalls · 20/01/2020 21:16

I'm 37, happened straight away. My periods were only 3 weeks apart, and my actual period only lasted a day or two. Was surprised it happened so quickly.

Dollywilde · 20/01/2020 21:13

Cycles were generally 30 - 35 days, it took us 8 cycles across 10 months. Started March 2019 and got my BFP in December.

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 20/01/2020 21:13

3 years and 1 round of ivf due to Male factor infertility

poseysbobblehat · 20/01/2020 21:12

First month all 3 times though first was a mc

Snowflake9 · 20/01/2020 21:11

Cycle average 31 days.

  • first pregnancy - 1 month ended in MMC
  • second pregnancy - 5 months , now have DS1

I took pregnancy vitamins and DH took multivitamins. I tracked my BBT too as some cycles were 39 days.

Eeeeek2 · 20/01/2020 21:10

10 months
1st month (miscarriage)
9 months

Chanel05 · 20/01/2020 21:10

First pregnancy 8 months, then had a mmc. Now pregnant again after another 8 months of trying. Cycles between 30-35 days. I even had fertility testing in October and DH were found to be both at optimum fertility. It's just luck!

NewInTown08 · 20/01/2020 21:07

DD - 1 try
Second pregnancy: 1 try, ended in miscarriage
DS- 7 months (got pregnant after I used pre-seed, I recommend that lube!!)

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America5 · 20/01/2020 21:07

Thank you all for your replies! Wow it really does range doesn't it! Are all your cycles normal or long ish? X

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