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The urge is so strong to TTC now, but should we wait?

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cheesetriangles · 25/08/2023 18:24

Currently in my fertile window so blindsided by hormones.

We’re going on holiday in October somewhere lovely and it’ll be a shame if I can’t enjoy a couple of cocktails. We’ve never been to somewhere as luxury as the holiday we have booked, so the plan had always been enjoy that holiday then TTC.

A huge part of me is saying to go for it now and that having a drink doesn’t matter. DH happy to do whatever I want to do and doesn’t think it makes a difference much. The downside might be that I feel rough. I think the odds are against feeling or being sick, given I didn’t suffer from HG previously and neither has any relative on my maternal side in any of their pregnancies.

I am a massive worrier and overthinker and again no history of loss in family and still <30 but would be worried if I miscarried it might ruin the holiday.

What would you do?

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KatieJ345 · 25/08/2023 22:51

To over another perspective, I was in the same position over a year ago and knew I was ready for a baby. We put off trying for a couple of holidays and work reasons but the reality is most people don’t get pregnant right away. When we did get pregnant we then lost it at 13 weeks and now back to square one. We are now pregnant again but no idea if this one will work out. I wish I would have just TTC straight away when we were ready as we assumed it would happen for us quickly and work out first time.

porppa · 25/08/2023 19:26

100% wait! I would have said the complete opposite a few years ago but now I realise those experiences are few and far between once you have kids and just need to cherish them! Really truly just enjoy your holiday!

favouriteyellowsocks · 25/08/2023 19:17

Start TTC on the holiday!

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cheesetriangles · 25/08/2023 19:02

Kaceeee · 25/08/2023 18:35

me personally, I would. You, may not. Just think of it as do you really want too, would you rather a drink or have a baby earlier. I wouldn’t worry about loss, it’s a tragedy when it happens but obviously we can’t plan our lives around what may happen. Whatever you decide, I hope it goes well

Thank you xx

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Kaceeee · 25/08/2023 18:35

me personally, I would. You, may not. Just think of it as do you really want too, would you rather a drink or have a baby earlier. I wouldn’t worry about loss, it’s a tragedy when it happens but obviously we can’t plan our lives around what may happen. Whatever you decide, I hope it goes well

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