Anyone else starting to try for their first baby?

Hi! I’m 29 and we have just started trying this month for our first. I have also been tracking my cycles - I have the natural cycles app because we were using it for contraception until now. So we’ve been using that and ovulation strips. I’ve just ovulated Friday/Saturday so it’s a waiting game for the next couple of weeks. Where are you at in your cycle?

Hi also trying for first baby and I’m also 33. Currently on cycle 6 of TTC so hopefully soon! On day 30 of my cycle (33-35days) so hopefully test at the weekend. I normally use premom ovulation strips and bbt tracking. Good luck with your baby journeys 🩷

I like the app but it is quite expensive - I got a referral code from a friend which made it a bit cheaper and I got a free bbt wristband which is good because I suffer with a bit of insomnia so taking it myself orally doesn’t work as I often miss when I first wake up.

it’s funny isn’t it! Going from trying not to get pregnant and then trying to do it on purpose 😂 I’ve found myself very impatient just wanting it to catch first time which I know is very unlikely…

Good luck @Runner1234 ! Hopefully you get a positive - I think I’ve heard that for this age most people will get a positive around 3-8 months of trying average.

The wristband is good - I got it with the subscription, and it somewhat tracks sleep as well in order to get the right temp. I have referral codes if anyone wants - I think it gives you 20% off - but I’m not sure I’d bother if I didn’t already have it unless I’d been trying a while and not getting anywhere. It works with Fitbit/Apple Watch as well I think.

I’d love to be pregnant by Christmas as well - in a totally ideal world I’d love a spring/early summer baby just because I think the mat leave with a nicer weather would be nice for getting out and walks etc!

It’s nice to be able to get my thoughts out haha - we’re not telling anyone we’re trying so I can’t really chat to anyone about it in real life

Hi! We started TTC our first this year. I’m also 33 (well, 34 next week!). Had a miscarriage in April and again in June so currently in the TWW again this cycle to see if third time will be the charm! 🤞🏻

I’m sorry about your losses @cosmicstars, I really hope you get your lovely rainbow baby this time. When will you be testing?

@DungareeParty I’m going to try and wait until next Tuesday which will be 10DPO. Whether I hold out till then will be another story 😂

Hey all, this is now month 10 (month 9 of seriously trying) of TTC. I’ve just turned 37, had a bunch of fertility tests (all excellent levels) & a HyCoSy this month (ouch) and just got this fairly clear positive at 12dpo.

Pretty shocked tbh, as it’s taken 10 months of trying, and ironically pretty scared as it’s going to mean big changes if it sticks. Seems mad to be nervous when we’ve wanted this for so long!

Ahh @cosmicstars that sounds like you’re at the same point as me then! I’m planning to try and hold out and not test until Friday 31st as that should be when my period is due, and me and my partner are both off work that day. I also have a dental appointment and will need to know so I can refuse X-rays 😂 it’s hard when you just want to know!

@SquadOfSquid thats very exciting! Congratulations!

@YoulookniceJacky @DungareeParty
thanks! Hopefully you both get your positives soon too! 💕 I just went for one of the Amazon ones and just use the premom or flo apps however I did download fertility friend app this cycle and the bbt chart looks good!

@cosmicstars I'm so sorry for your losses. I really hope your next positive is the one that brings you your healthy baby ❤️

@SquadOfSquid Congratulations! Lovely to hear this news, especially after ttc for 10 months! 💛

nice to have other going through the same journey to chat to 💜

I was also trying to hold out testing till this Friday/Saturday for 11/12 dpo but caved today and did one this morning. First time it looked like there might be a faded line but it disappeared a minute or two after the 5 mins. So negative, hopefully it will turn positive if I wait a few days.

I have unfortunately come down with a very nasty flu type bug the last couple of days with a fever and body aches so I can’t imagine my body will want to ‘let me’ be pregnant with that going on - period is expected on the 31st and I haven’t tested yet so I shall wait and see. A little bit miserable not being able to take anything other than paracetamol and lemon and honey in hot water though 🫠