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Is anyone putting TTC on hold because of corona?

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Namechanger0800 · 13/03/2020 07:38

My DH has suggested it might be prudent while we see what happens with the pandemic? I think pg women have reduced immune systems and then there's obv increasing pressure on health services which worries me about impact on other care incl. maternity services

But then I'm in my 40s.......

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YellowFlower22 · 13/03/2020 08:20

We did consider, but then who knows how long it may go in for, and will it return next year? I'm 33 but just feel like if I didn't continue to give it my all id then have the 'what ifs' looming
If we are lucky enough to conceive extra precautions and staying away from large crowds etc. Obviously tricky if you can't though. Do what's best for you 🌸

MayDay27 · 13/03/2020 08:14

We've just started trying this month and think we will go ahead as planned! Sorry for the change of subject but just out of interest it says my fertile window starts tomorrow so I think if we are lucky enough to conceive the due date would be early December? Just in relation to the post saying they would miss a month to avoid a late December baby we would probably do the same but not sure when to avoid? Am I right that if I conceived this window it would be early December? I know it's all a bit of an unknown and luck but just out of interest!

paintfairy · 13/03/2020 07:52

Nope. Within 4 months it'll have hit its peak. And you'll either be dead or fine anyway. And there'll be some other reason not to get pregnant instead. I'm 37. Its not happening for me quickly so I'm not about to put it on hold all year. We aren't trying next month but that's because I don't want an end of December due date. 😂 After that things should be clearer anyway.

Blackbear19 · 13/03/2020 07:49

Oh that's a tough one. If you were in your 30's I'd say hold off a couple of months. Let the worse of the out break happen.

In your 40's getting pregnant might not be that easy getting pregnant so every month you delay makes it harder.

I'd say keep trying but be absolutely up there with your personal hygiene and the environment around you, ie your desk at work, mobile phone.

Btw I'm talking as someone who caught swine flu when pregnant and tried for 4 years for my second late 30s/ early 40s.

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