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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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First time TTC

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Lulubon · 18/02/2020 18:05

Hello, I'm 23 and my OH is 27, we have just started our TTC journey this month. I had my coil removed at the very beginning of this month (I'm aware we are trying very soon after) we had a miscarriage last year and it has scared me so much that it could happen again. I've been taking folic acid for around 2 months and have ordered a load of cheap ovulation tests. Does anyone have any advice or are also TTC???

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Lulubon · 19/02/2020 14:17

@lilcl95 aw that’s so nice. I feel the same... I haven’t told my family but my partners family know and are excited for us. I worry people will make judgements but my OH is quite a bit older and we just feel ready. We are financially stable and have been together for a long time. Everyone feels ready at different times! I have a friends with kids so it would be lonely for them to have a little friend.

This is our first cycle, and I’ve already got my hopes up 🤦🏼‍♀️ Good luck and keep me updated!

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lilcl95 · 19/02/2020 11:51

Yay someone else who is a similar age. I'm 24 and TTC, I've not told anyone that I know other than my best friend who had her son last year at 23. I feel like people will judge me with the whole "don't you want to live your life first? Aren't you a bit young?" Blah blah.

I was on the pill but came off it, onto my second cycle of TTC now. Trying not to overthink it but easier said than done!

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Lulubon · 18/02/2020 22:19

@MrsB2019x thanks for your reply. Omg I can’t believe that it took so long for you to ovulate! I did an ovulation test today and there was a medium strength line so obviously it was negative but I’m hoping it will get stronger over the next couple of days...
Good luck to you too xx

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MrsB2019x · 18/02/2020 21:12

Hey ☺️ We are TTC our first too, I’m 28 and DH is 29. I came off the pill at the end of October. I only ovulated for the first time last month, so it is possible your cycles could be all over the place for a little while. I have found using the ovulation tests really helpful. I know some people track their body temperature to pinpoint ovulation too.

Good luck to you both! Flowers