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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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DawnAS · 03/07/2008 18:07

Hi crunchynutter,

Sounds like we're in the same boat as we're in the first month of "not trying" aswell....

My sister was on the injection and got pregnant very quickly, twice. Unfortunately neither went full-term, but don't worry, that was nothing to do with the injection, she found out she had endimetrosis. It's sorted now though and they're trying again.

So don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine.

xxx

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crunchynutter · 03/07/2008 17:57

Hi all! My husband and I have decided to 'stop trying not to conceive!' It seems less pressure than saying your trying. I'v been on the D.P injection for about 6years though, didn't have my last injection (obviously!) and thats been about 3 weeks now. Still no sign of a period but I have had very sore breasts-so who knows! I was a little concerned as I have recently heard lots of horror stories about D.P. Maybe all you ladies will have your little ones a while before ours come along! Good look though, it's nice to know there are others out there!

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DawnAS · 03/07/2008 13:37

Hey beaniesteve,

I think you've kindly answered some of my questions on a couple of other threads that I've joined aswell. I wanted to make sure that I'd covered all my bases - ha ha !!

I haven't spoken to the doc at all yet, although one of the other ladies on this site has said that her cycles are exactly the same as mine, even to the same sort of colourd CM and the AF only lasting a couple of days. Her doctor says that they're perfectly normal so I don't want to worry too much yet....

I did do a Female Fertility Test recently and that didn't show up as having excessive levels of the FSH hormone (apparently that's the one that shows reduced fertility), so I'm still keeping everything crossed.

I've tried using the ovulation kits but due to my misunderstanding my cycle, I think I did it too early. Should probably be doing it within the next few days...

playingthe9monthwait - thank you for responding, it's always difficult starting a new thread on these things. I tried joining one for my wedding which was three months ago and people just talked around me... Obviously Mums To Be (and trying to be ) are much nicer than Brides to be!!

xxx

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beaniesteve · 03/07/2008 12:56

Hiya

I am trying to conceive my first and have been since last October. I am 38.

I was on the mini-pill for about 8 months and before that was on Microgynon for a few years (With a break inbetween) - my periods came back very quickly.

My cycles are 24 days roughly. Have you asked your doctor about your long cycles?

I am using a clearblue fertility monitor so I know I am ovulating.

Playingthe9monthwait · 03/07/2008 12:37

Hi Dawn. Wasn't going to answer as I got a BFP this monring but thought I ought to as you've had no replies yet!

If all goes to plan this will be dc1 for me and first cycle of trying! Been on here about 6 months tracking my cycle, learning about CM etc which stood me in really good stead when it came to actually going for it as I can now identify when I ov. TBH, I went down the just have lots of sex route in the days leading up to, during and just after ov rather than getting too obsessed. Seemed to have worked. Fingers crossed it sticks!

I also have about 5 week cycles (occassionally longer) and have been on the pill but not for a couple of years.

I suggest you join one of the ttc threads here, there are several great ones and you will get all the help you need. You are more then welcome to join us on the wagon thread if you want to chat.

Good Luck!

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