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Its nearly 2021... the year we start TTC! Anyone else excited?

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katewitch · 31/12/2020 21:44

I'm sure we can all agree that there are a lot of reasons to not TTC right now... but I'm almost 32 and DH and I would like 2 children so really need to get a shuffle on with the first...

Justifying myself aside, I just really needed to get my excitement out somewhere where people will understand!

I've got my conception vitamins and some myo-isotol to hopefully help regulate my irregular cycles. My copper coil is coming out in April... then its all systems go!

Anyone else starting TTC in 2021? I'm a bit excited Grin

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katewitch · 08/02/2021 11:29

I've moved over to Seven Seas, too early to tell if it will make a difference though! Its much cheaper at least Smile

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DunravenBadger · 08/02/2021 11:09

Hi all, good luck in the first NTNP cycle. That's interesting to read about pregnacare as it's the one I was considering. What are some good alternatives to pregnacare? Or is it literally any of them?

Itsjustme20 · 05/02/2021 12:12

@katewitchMini eggs are the winner!

We’ve been pregnant before unexpectedly (I was on the pill) but we were advised a medical termination early on so, although it’s safe this time, I’m a bit worried that it’ll be quick again. I definitely agree with the unsure if it’s excitement or nerves 😂
This would be our first so it’s all new 😂

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katewitch · 05/02/2021 11:53

@Itsjustme20 eek, that really is exciting! I was terrified with DS 7 years ago that it would take ages/worried I'd have fertility issues (no reason for thinking this, I was just paranoid!) then it happened first cycle... part of me is worried again as DH is an unknown quantity Grin but also worried that it will happen quickly again... I think nerves make everything all jumbled up between excitement and terror Grin

Thanks, I have a bag of MiniEggs to see me through Wink

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Itsjustme20 · 05/02/2021 11:41

@katewitch

I might speak to my GP and see what they recommend 😂

I’m nervous too! It’s ‘ovulation’ day today and I’m a bit nervous about it being the first month NTNP 😂 You spend so many years being told you can get pregnant so quickly and to take precautions it’s so weird! I think DH would be shocked with us if we did get pregnant quickly.

Oh bless you 😞 Lots of chocolate and hot water bottles!

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katewitch · 05/02/2021 09:09

@Itsjustme20 glad they've stayed regular for you! Yes I would recommend any other brand over Pregnacare but if you're naturally regular you'd probably be perfectly fine with it Smile

AF arrived here so I'm on CD2, I'm nervous to be in our first month NTNP... if by some miracle it happens quickly I think DH will be shocked Grin

But that all likes ahead... for now I'll be spending the day dealing with my kamikaze uterus Hmm

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Itsjustme20 · 03/02/2021 12:28

@katewitch How exciting!!

I’ve stopped taking the pill and my cycles are regular (even when I was on it) which is nice. I was thinking of taking pregnacare but maybe I won’t yet if it elongates cycles!

We’re also ‘trying properly’ from April but not preventing it from now too. It’s such an exciting time! Smile

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katewitch · 03/02/2021 12:13

I'm back and re-igniting my thread! Hi everyone!

Well after wondering if and when I'd be able to get an appointment to have my copper coil removed (everything being delayed due to the pandemic of course), I went for my overdue smear and the nurse agreed to take it out for me while I was there!

After discussing it with DH are we Not Officially Trying, but also not preventing for now... I'm so excited Grin

The myo-inositol seems to have triggered some weight loss which is nice, at least it's doing something, but I'm now on Cycle Day 45 Hmm

I've stopped taking Pregnacare having read that it can elongate cycles, but that was only a few days ago. Since then I've developed sore boobs (not sore nipples like then I was pregnant with DS - no chance I'm pregnant this month!) and PMS so hopefully AF is on its way and I have a more normal length cycle next month on Seven Seas...!

I'm not expecting anything over the next few months, but hopefully once we start trying in earnest in April... we are hopefully visiting DH's parents where they live abroad in August and it would be lovely to be able to surprise them with the news!

How is everyone getting on with their prepping and/or TTC? Smile

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DunravenBadger · 17/01/2021 10:51

Not sure. The NHS advises a minimum of 12 weeks but I've heard of people taking them 6 months in advance. Not sure if it offers any additional benefit but I guess it can't hurt?

HRHXO · 17/01/2021 10:46

@DunravenBadger aww that's great and than you so much I was worried I was getting carried away too soon! I can't wait to get the wedding done (I am excited about that too obviously) but now I'm just so ready to get trying for a baby! How soon is too soon to start taking prenatal vitamins and folic acid? X

DunravenBadger · 17/01/2021 09:52

Definitely not getting ahead of yourself @HRHXO 6 months isn't that long tbh. I've got 9.5 months and feeling super keen! Can't start trying before then but I'm very excited. For me I need to come off prescription meds so I'm in the process of doing that now. Will be starting prenatals (folic acid etc.) in 6 months too but for you that'll be even sooner. How exciting!

HRHXO · 16/01/2021 16:07

Hi, hoping this thread is still going! I feel like a switch has flipped on in my body and suddenly I'm ready to start trying! I've just turned 30 and I get married in 6 months so we are going to wait until after that but I'm quite keen to start preparing myself! Am I getting too ahead of myself?

JJ2X2 · 16/01/2021 14:15

Anyone still around? Jumping on as hoping to TTC this year. Would be baby number 3, got a daughter who is 15months, my eldest would nearly be 5 but she died just before her first birthday sadly 👼
I'm ready to go but DH wants to wait until DD is a bit older, I'm hoping he will be on bored by the times she's 18 months 🤞🤞will deffo be my last baby so I'm in two minds, I don't want to rush the baby years but so ready to complete my family 🥰

Jessmary94 · 11/01/2021 14:53

@DunravenBadger @WhatAreWordsWorth
Ill bw trying a little before you guys buy still waiting for my ttc journey. We will be coming off the pill in March/April to start trying over the summer x

DunravenBadger · 11/01/2021 14:52

Nice to "meet" another person in a similar boat @WhatAreWordsWorth. I'm 30 this year too - how exciting! Hoping we'll be able to have a couple of days away for it at some point but not the end of the world if we can't. Would likely only be a UK break for us anyway so not too bad if we're TTC or I'm pregnant before we're able to do something. Hope you're able to have your final pre-TTC holiday Grin

WhatAreWordsWorth · 11/01/2021 14:38

@DunravenBadger I’m similar to you Smile I’m on the pill and will be for another few months yet.

I turn 30 in September and I’m hoping that we can enjoy one last holiday before TTC (COVID has ruined those plans so far). Depending on our plans I’ll probably come off the pill just before my birthday or around the time we go on holiday.

IndigoJam · 11/01/2021 14:08

@Peadsnurse101 I'm only 4/5dpo at the most so no symptoms for me. Quietly hopeful. I'm testing Saturday too. I have one frer but have just ordered 2 CB tests that arrive on Saturday

DunravenBadger · 11/01/2021 13:29

Hi all can I join you? Although seem to be much later on that most (if not all) of you. Will be starting to TTC in November. Planning on having my mirena out in August so hopefully my periods will have regulated by then.

Peadsnurse101 · 11/01/2021 13:12

Hi @IndigoJam and all. I’m good thank you, so I’m 6 DPO now so going to test this weekend (which still might be a little early but I’m inpatient lol). I’ve had really mild cramps in the pelvic area and this morning lower back pain which I never get, so that’s all promising! But I guess even if something is happening it depends if it implants successfully. Trying to not get too excited and remember that only about 38% of people get pregnant first month, so it would be unlikely!
How about you? Any symptoms?
How’s everyone else getting on?
Grin

IndigoJam · 11/01/2021 10:51

@Peadsnurse101 how are you getting on?

SophieMorton · 07/01/2021 10:32

@TTCnum1 I usually OV day 9,10 or 11 of my cycle. However I’m still not pg doh but apparently the length makes no difference according to doctors etc!

SophieMorton · 07/01/2021 10:29

@TTCnum1
My cycle is between 22-25 days max. As long as you’re ovulating and dtd just before you surge and when you surge, the length shouldn’t matter 👍🏼

TTCnum1 · 07/01/2021 09:47

@SophieMorton and @Peadsnurse101 thanks for your replies! Do you think I'm out this month because I've ovulated on day 11 so my cycle will only be 22 days and therefore the luteal phase 11 days? My cycle length has varied massively over the last few months but this is the shortest one yet but ovulation has consistently happened bang in the middle of the cycle whatever length it is. So it isn't like ov is happening later and the luteal phase is therefore shorter between ov and period starting if that makes sense?

IndigoJam · 07/01/2021 09:19

Well at least my tww is down to 12 days with the fact I ovulated later than usual. I will not test until at least the Saturday before the 19th but even then I think will be too soon. Good thing is I only have 1 test so can't go wasting it

Peadsnurse101 · 07/01/2021 09:08

@TTCnum1 like Sophie said it’s fine as you’ll still have sperm in you from the previous 2 days. When you get your peak it means it’s detecting an LH surge, so you will ovulate within the next 12-36 hours. So as long as you do it today as well you’re definitely covered. It might actually be a good thing as your partner will have err replenished his stock haha x good luck!