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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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First time TTC?!! Let's get through this together!!

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DawnAS · 03/07/2008 09:28

Hi All,

This is a difficult time for most women (and men) I think.

Certainly for me, I've waited a long time to get to this stage , having not met Mr Right until the age of 31. Now 34 and got married 2 months ago and now want to complete the family!

So, just started "trying" for a baby and due to my impatient nature, have already started using Ovulation Kits. (Probably not a good idea). I also did the Female Fertility Test and that seemed to have a good result aswell.

I was on Dianette for 8 years and came off of it 3 years ago. My cycles became regular again but every 5 weeks instead of 4. I had previously come off of the pill for 6 months and my cycles were regular, so I guess all this is a good sign.

Anyone else had similar experiences and fallen pregnant quickly? I know everyone's different but any good news stories help move us all along!! .

xx

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crunchynutter · 22/07/2008 18:21

ladies what is this magic Preseed? could this be the magic baby stuff??

I have just played squash with my dh and am absolutly rubbish i cant run! This weight is going to be pretty tough to move! lol we have booked for a meal at 8 tho as he is working away the rest of the week- maybe our baby will be here after tonight now i have caught some of dawns magic baby dust! (I was practically licking the computer screen )

xx

FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 17:35

OH, thanks Dawn - that would have been sweet of you. If I'm still TTC in a few months time and I've run out, I'll take you up on the offer... Fingers-crossed I'll be hot on your heels though...

Flirty x

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DawnAS · 22/07/2008 17:29

Thanks girls!!

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Babydust winging it's way to you all!! Hands up and grab what you can!!!

Oh Flirty, I would have sent you my Preseed if I'd have known you were going to order some!! I must confess that I've told people already. You guys were the first (yes, before DH!!), followed by DH, my Mum and my 3 best friends who all (except one) have children and knew that we were TTC because I tell them everything. They're all so thrilled. The way I made the decision was, if anything goes wrong (touching wood right now...), I would want them to help me through it. And they all would. Strangely, other than my Mum, I'm not planning to tell anyone else in my family yet. May sound strange but I truly believe in "you can choose your friends but can't choose your family"...

Oh Crunchy you old softie - I will soooo be sobbing when it's your turn!! At least if DH sees me I'll be able to blame it on hormones!!!

Thanks so much Summerbird, Kalikaroo, Linwin and B (sorry if I forgot anyone!!).

xxx

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Kalikaroo · 22/07/2008 15:47

Woo hoo Dawn!! That's really great! Lets hope that this will be the first of many BFPs to come on this thread!!

Still no sign of the witch - told DH and he told me to stop being obsessive!! Bloomin' men!

FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 15:35

Figfingers - your cycle was 31 days. That is, it was 31 days from the first day of your period until the day before the first day of your next period.
Are you new to this TTC game too...? If so, welcome aboard the Summer of Love train!

crunchynutter · 22/07/2008 15:01

wow! dawn i am actually crying tears of joy! I know were only cyber buddies but it feels like we have known each other ages (lol and rather intimately!!) I am sooo happy for you!! give us all some baby dust and promise you will not leave us! I bet you and your DH will have a lot of celebrating to do now! and you can order your pram and everything! CONGRATULATIONS!! xx

Figfingers · 22/07/2008 14:56

Someone please decipher fertility friend for me.

Day of first period in June was 12 and July was 13th.. How do I know how long my cycle is? (dumb emoticon)

Fig

FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 14:51

Dawn - So inspired to make sure I get PG soon, I've ordered some Preseed...I figure I may as well give everything a go this month now!

God knows how you can concentrate on anything!? Are you planning on telling anyone at this stage or are you waiting?

Flirty x

FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 14:51

Dawn - So inspired to make sure I get PG soon, I've ordered some Preseed...I figure I may as well give everything a go this month now!

God knows how you can concentrate on anything!? Are you planning on telling anyone at this stage or are you waiting?

Flirty x

summerbird · 22/07/2008 13:28

Daaaaaaawn !!! whoop whoop!! am soooooooooo happy for you! we have only just cybermet but am thrilled

just been to New Look with PG friend to look at maternity clothes, was half tempted by a boho top in the sale - get yourself over there pronto!

xxx

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DawnAS · 22/07/2008 12:38

Hey all,

Finally got hold of DH and he's thrilled!!

Eth, to be honest, I have no idea!! I got them from Ebay... They were the plastic ones anyway, not the ones that you dip into a cup... , if that helps...

xxx

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Linwin · 22/07/2008 12:28

OMG Dawn CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

So, so please for you. How exciting. Heres to the first of many!

FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 12:18

Yeah! Don't leave Dawn! You can be the BFP mascot

Did you manage to get hold of Dh!?

F.x

Bonifacio · 22/07/2008 12:18

Wow Dawn congratulations!!!!

Roll on everyone elses BFP's!!

eth37 · 22/07/2008 12:06

WOW, congratulations DawnAS that is so so so so exciting!! What brand of pg test was it? (Don't know why I am even asking that _ i for some reason have it in my head that some are better at picking up early results, although in reality I suspect they are all the same...) That is fab!!

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DawnAS · 22/07/2008 11:46

Thanks Flirty, I'm not leaving this thread (or the other one) until you get your BFP!!

I don't feel quite ready yet to leave our little group....

xxxx

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FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 11:45

Dawn - Just replied on the other post...I am so happy...in fact I'm so happy I'm not even jealous (yet)! Roll on the Summer of Love and the BFPs!

Flirty xxx

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DawnAS · 22/07/2008 11:41

Hey all!!

I've just got our first BFP - - may the BFPs continue!!!

I'm so getting one of those T-shirts printed now!!

The test line came up in about 10 seconds, even though it's mid-morning and I've drunk some tea and I'm not due on until tomorrow - all good!!!

xxx

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FlirtyThirty · 22/07/2008 11:10

Hey Linwin...I'm a temping fanatic!
Get thee to Boots and purchase a 'basal temperature thermometer' - ie. one with 2 decimal places!

Lots of the girls on here use Fertility Friend - www.fertilityfriend.com - to record their readings as it 'predicts' when you OV based on the info you put in. I use that but also chart ona a spreadsheet too, as I like to see my cycles ona a graph together - I find it easier to spot patterns that way. (By the way, I realise I am a sad obsessive to be doing this...but my little spreadsheet keeps me hopeful!)

I'm very hopeful for the next 2 months...have no reason whatsoever for this, just feeling optimistic! Hoping my bubble isn't badly burst...

Flirty x

crunchynutter · 22/07/2008 11:01

I like that pram! Who would have thought we would want to spend that much money on something you push eh? lol- just for the update on me- boobs (particularly nipple area) is still very sore- still no AF or anything even close! all very quiet...

Do you think folic acid in cornflakes will be enough? lol i am commencing with the diet! xx

Linwin · 22/07/2008 10:56

Hi girlies,

All these weird names for prams - my sister bought one called Loola Bebe - who on earth comes up with these things? It is nice though.

I havent' said hello yet eth37 - welcome to the madness! I'm totally with you on the whole being scared as hell thing. Was in Bluewater last night shopping and loads of really horrid cheeky kids running around. My poor DH looked terrified - now I can't look at babies and children without wondering "will ours be as bad / good as them"

Has anyone started temping yet? flirty? I think I really want to give it a try but no idea how to start really. I'm even contemplating digging out the booklet we got on our pre-marriage course on "natural family planning"! Lol.

bluestarlavender · 22/07/2008 09:59

Morning guys!!

Brown CM day for me!! Yay!! So AF will start either today or tomorrow! Thank goodness, now I can crack on with the 'summer of love'!! PLus my cycle is a little shorter than I thought!! Even better!

Summerbird, I'm 5ft 3 and DH is 6ft too!! I love love love the Xplory, but still trying to keep practical head screwed on. The steering on it is fantastic, but we do want something that's a bit more rugged as we spend alot of time outdoors...DH is a amateur wildlife photographer.

B - I think so long as you are taking some folic acid that's the important thing. You could also try eating some of the foods with high folic acid to supplement the supplements ()

Eth - congratulations on your wedding anniversary!! DH and I got hitched just over 6 months ago!! We completely missed the 6 month mark, but DH has already booked for us to go somewhere in January! Fortunately I should still be able to fly even if I get a BFP next month!!

Crunchy - now that my AF is here, I'm planning all kinds of bad food and drink! I want to take full advantage of the 'break'

BSLx

summerbird · 22/07/2008 09:28

MOrning everyone

woah thats funky! i am an ickle 5ft 3in so that type of thing would be good for me and DH who is almost 6ft!

Bonifacio · 22/07/2008 09:12

I read him a load of stuff last night, I think my best option at the minute is to take the 5mg ones, they say that women who have experienced problems before should take that amount so it can't cause a problem surely??

Dawn The Stokke pram has adjustable everything, let me try a link (never done one before) Stokke pram

But I am in love with the Quinny, even more so than the bugaboo, I like the 3 wheelers.

Kalikaroo lets hope that the witch doesn't arrive and you are pg!!

Kalikaroo · 22/07/2008 08:44

Morning all. On CD32 now and witch should be arriving any minute but I've had NO symptoms yet - very bizarre!! Also my (.)(.) got massive last week and now they're back to normal again, which is also very odd because normally they get massive a few days before witch arrives, then get smaller after a day or two of the witch.

Am I just spotting imaginary symptoms???

Aaarrggghhhhh!

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