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How many cycles did it take you?

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MAY324 · 11/08/2023 15:54

We have just started TTC. We’ve had a few friends who have babies and they seem to be in 2 camps: those who got pregnant month one or two of trying or those who have taken years and then needed help. How long did it take people to conceive their first? I’m excited but so nervous to start trying so would like to hear stories about people who were in the middle ground! I do know that everyone is very different so can’t predict if/when we will have one!

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Iamcatmum · 11/08/2023 16:10

I agree you do only tend to hear the extremes of the time ranges. I think people enjoy telling everyone they conceived on the first month, and equally if it’s been a long time it also becomes something people are more likely to open up about (for support etc). A friend of mine did tell me it took her about 5 cycles, so there definitely are in betweeny people.

AnonyHB · 11/08/2023 16:07

First DD, first month. Now TTC again and no luck so far (3 cycles in). But think timing a bit of a problem for me, two of those months I’ve missed one of the main days in my cycle to DTD so not hugely surprised. The other month did it at right time and had a very odd cycle so wondering if did catch pregnant but it didn’t implant properly/was a chemical.