Preparing to TTC in 2023

Thanks for the list @Hopingforno2in2023 . October seems like ages away. Wah!

It keeps crossing my mind to start a bit sooner, but then I manage to talk myself out of it. It wouldn't be bad to be pregnant on my wedding day at all, I just think the perks of hanging on a little while longer are worth it for me, and I'm starting the 'journey' soon by starting on vitamins soon.

I'm also planning on doing a fertility MOT, just incase there are any fixable issues I can address before I start. I am a tad concerned as I briefly had chlamydia when 20 which lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, it was caught soon and I received treatment, but there's a risk of scarring, and I get really painful ovulation pains which apparently is a symptom of scarring? So I'm keen to have those things checked over

Welcome @Ellbell1234 . Sorry it hasn't happened yet, must be frustrating. The MOT is definitely a good shout

Hi! Thought I’d join this thread if poss🙈 I’m not necessarily preparing TTC in 2023, I’ve been trying will be 6 month now this month. I’m very healthy, take all the vitamins, use ovulation sticks, use the conceive + lube & fertility cup and have been off contraception over 2 years.. Really not coping with the fact it hasn’t happened yet. Losing my mind a bit so going private for a fertility MOT tomorrow. I’ll look through the rest of the thread to find some more tips with conception now😀 baby dust to you all 💕✨

@Hopingforno2in2023 thank you! Wow, the list is so long now. Good luck to everyone!

Ive started dry January (as has DH) which I’m hoping should help. The Xmas chocolates are definitely still kicking around though!

Right, I have updated the list, if I have made a mistake or missed you off please let me know and I will amend. I really hope you don't mind @DanisEndo and I hope that you are keeping well.

Pregnant!
@marleyandme 27, No.1

TTC
@Weefreetiffany No.2
@WanOvaryKenobi 30, No.1
@louloulollipop 31, No.1
@Tophy124 30, No. 2
@Foreverhope82 40, No.1
@Mushroo 31, No.1
@GlosGal 32. No. 1
@Firsttimetrying2022 No. 1
@PeopleAreToads 28, No. 1
@Summer022 25, No. 1
@JRabbitx
@Floralsandsmiles 35
@CRbear 32. No. 1
@Hopefulhoney6 34, No. 1
@AROSE9 25, No. 1
@Ella31
@CGallo95 27, No. 1
@Notyetamother 29, No. 1
@Babydustthisyear 32. No. 1
@madeofcodes No. 1
@SJ2 32, No. 1

January
@Almondbut 31, No.1
@bethhop85 37, No.1
@TrudyProud 36, No.2
@Mummymidwife33 33, No.3

February
@babybrainfart 33, No.3
@winterbabyrose 27, No.2
@LovelyBitOfSquirrelll 33, No.3
@Lilothblos 30, No.1

March
@happyfeet5 No.1
@pmore23 28, No.2
@LongDistanceLife 33, No.3
@Hopingforno2in2023 34, No. 2
@Mumof1hopingfor2nd 32, No. 2

April
@Leopardlover 37, No. 2
@SweetLion 30, No. 1
@WolfMother326 38. No. 2
@kiwifruit1234 34, No. 1
@CatLadyH 31, No. 1

June
@ViewFromTheAfternoon 29, No.1

July
@ShelleyPercy 34, No.1

August
@LibbyL92 30, No.1
@Imjustaherb No.1
@TheUndoing 30, N0. 1

September
@DanisEndo 27, No.1

October
@123ROLO 29, No.1

Unknown
@Newchapter23 32, No. 1
@TRFran 31, No. 2

It is never too early to take it chapter, it poses no risk to you and in fact if taken for over a year before TTC it can reduce the risk of premature labour. I used to work with neurologists and they were of the opinion that all women of child bearing age whether TTC or not should take it daily as 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and by the time you find out it can be too late to be really effective.

@CatLadyH exactly the same pill as myself, I have never taken a break so I’m looking forward to knowing my adult cycle and making sure everything is ok! How have you found coming off the pill? Are you doing anything before hand to prepare?

@LeopardLover that’s really good to know! Unfortunately I have friends who have lost themselves in being a mum and now don’t leave the house and that is my biggest fear I have spent 32 years finding myself and I don’t want to lose myself just because I’m a mum if that makes sense each to their own and as long as they are happy but for me I couldn’t be like that.

like a few have mentioned on here I myself could do with losing a few stone im yet to face the scales of damage done over Christmas but I have prepped my dinners for work and look forward to hitting the gym next week!

is it too early to take folic acid if I’m not coming off my pill to March/April?

Hi all ☺️ Sorry, I haven’t read the whole thread but would love to join you!

I’m 31 and hoping to start TTC #2 this summer. The reason that we’re holding off for a few months is that we’re hoping to move this year, so want to know where we stand with that before adding a new baby into the mix!

Now that we’ve made the decision to TTC this year (we originally had planned for 2024) I am so excited, so it would be lovely to chat to others in similar positions while we wait ☺️

Does your general multivitamin have 400 micrograms of folic acid Lovely? That is the amount needed when TTC.

Hi all, I haven’t posted for a few weeks, so just a recap:
I am 33, TTC baby number 3 from end of Feb (approx). My two DC are: DD age 10 and DS age 2. DS was born during lockdown, so struggled a bit with that pregnancy/ birth/ new baby stage.

I’m sorry to those who have had losses, or been TTC for some time 💐

I am ready for my health kick starting tomorrow, trying to get in better shape/ health before we start TTC. I am overweight, so some work to do! I have just started taking folic acid and due to finish the pill on 13th Jan, so will stay off it then. I haven’t taken any pre-conception vits before, I just take a regular multivitamin, so will continue with that and see how we go.

Feeling a mix of nerves/ excitement! Hope everyone is doing ok x

Will do the list this evening!

Couch 2 5k will be fine first as it is designed to be gradual and not strenuous :) I will continue running until I am pregnant at which point I will focus on swimming and hiking.

Depends on your fitness levels already. I rode my horse until I was about 14 weeks pregnant and carried on mucking out, lifting bales of hay etc up until my waters breaking. I also did Pilates 3x a week and walked the dog 5-15km a day.

i plan on doing the same with pregnancy number 2! Definitely think it helped me bounce back quickly my c section.

Back from London today and ready to start a new month ttc - it's cycle day 6 so nowhere near ovulation yet. This month is feeling long already.

@TrudyProud You are my fitness inspo!! I got pregnant during lockdown @Firsttimetrying2022 so I was doing 10k steps before work, then gym most days including weights. However I did nearly break my toe and had to chill out for a bit but probably wasn't connected and I was definitely eating enough! This time round I don't have the time to do this with a toddler allergic to sleep 😅

@Hopingforno2in2023 Good idea re updating the list. Thanks!

Still crossing my fingers for you @Foreverhope82 .My BBT dipped before my BFP.

@Mushroo Hoping for the best for you - you never know.

@Newchapter23 Welcome! You're right, in my experience you never really feel ready and you can't time these things. It could take one cycle or 48! It really is magical though. Really hard (for us) but incredible! I have friends who have had sleeping chilled babies and their social lives haven't really changed. So it can happen! X

@Hopingforno2in2023 go ahead with updating the list in @DanisEndo absence . I'm sure she won't mind x

@Firsttimetrying2022 strenuous is personal to you. Imo short of running ultramarathons daily and starving yourself to the point of your menstrual cycle stopping exercise won't impact a healthy pregnancy.

I say this as someone who got pregnant working out daily (Pilates 5x a week, 10km runs 2x a week, body weight training and kettlebells) and ran a half marathon at 11 weeks pregnant. My daughter is perfect.

Do what you feel comfortable with

@happyfeet5 went again today. Pilates plus 50mins cardio/weight mix in the gym. I'm restarting my fitness routine

Hello to all the new joiners!

Well I’m on 11DPO today AF is due Friday however I don’t feel confident about this cycle my temps have been up and down the last few days but are very similar to when I got a BFP in June but that ended on a loss so we shall see.

As for supplants I’m currently taking pregnacare conception max which has CoQ10 and omega 3 for egg quality as I’m 40 I have read about egg quality so trying to improve that.

@Newchapter23 i came off the pill (microgynon) at the start of October. Think I am now back to normal with my regular cycle, as it was really worrying me at first as I have been on it for 10+yrs (pill/implant) and I was stressed with work (started a new job in August that I hated but fortunately in a much better job now which I started in Dec) so I am in a much more relaxed headspace and mindset. DH and I have started taking pregnacare conception and wellman conception vitamins, but we aren’t going to start actively trying TTC until April due to our delayed honeymoon in the Caribbean in a couple of weeks (Zika risk) and just getting into the groove of the new job I am in (passing probation settling in etc).
I suppose it depends what type of contraception you’re on? I know with the pill it can take 3+ months to get your cycle back to normal, but as with everything no one’s the same.

@CatLadyH that’s good to know it’s really reassuring knowing that other people are in the same situation! Are you currently on any contraception? I’m unsure when to come off.

@Newchapter23 totally in the same boat here including new job situation too! Excited to see what happens 😊 wishing you all the best.

@Mushroo It’s nice to know your not on your own with those feelings though isn’t it!

im going to be starting off trying to get my body and finances in order so I’m in the best possible situation

I'm trying to get myself a bit healthier while TTC - does anyone know what counts as strenuous exercise and should be avoided? I've started the Couch to 5k running Plan today, hoping that isn't too much

@Hopingforno2in2023 happy for you to do the list! Thank you! Lots of newcomers!

@Newchapter23 i feel the exact same, still not 100% but not sure you ever are with so many unknowns.

We DTD today after finally getting rid of family but fairly sure I ovulated last week!

Hi all, well I have sat down with two cuppas reading everyone’s post and love to see how supportive you all are! Abit about me I’m 32 married in September 22 and we are TTC #1 this year. I will be coming off my pill which I have been on since 15 in the next few months. It’s so refreshing to read everyone’s worries and thoughts as out of me and my OH it’s me who’s the unsure one. Yes I do want a child but I’m so scared and worried of money, how it can affect us, work and social life because I love my life how it is but then I know there is something missing which is a mini us. I can’t tell you how nice it’s been to read all your posts and it really has calmed me into knowing that you’re never fully ready but I would regret not giving this ago. I also started a new job in November 22 and I have to wait 12 months to get the better maternity cover so that’s also worrying me but I don’t want to delay coming off my pill incase it takes a while for my body to get back to normal especially being on the pill for so long! I hope I can join this lovely forum and look forward to getting to know you all and being on your journey x

So sorry for your loss Mumof1

According to my BBT it looks like I ovulated yesterday. Not TTC yet so am just trying to remember what my cycle is like!

Are people happy if I compile a list as Danis doesn’t seem to be around at the moment?

Am going to order the pregnacare vitamins for DH and I today (well the Wellman ones for him but they are the same brand)

@buckingmad great shout, thanks!!