New to this section. Anyone else planning on TTC later this year ?

Thanks for the reply Medee, we do eat a well balanced diet so maybe the Folic Acid will be enough, but I suppose the extra vitamins wouldn't hurt and maybe even help!

I guess It's a case of doing everything you can to increase the chances of conceiving as healthily as you can.

Well, I've been reading some books (specifically Planning a Baby by Dr Sarah Someone which focuses on the pre-conceptual period) and these are the vitamins and minerals recommended. The Vitamin B complex does mean a little more than the necessary amount of Folic Acid but I reckon that's OK. Mainly this is identified as a deficiency in women generally, and specifically needed in pregnancy. Women need Zinc too. Other needs are generally well provided in a healthy diet.

The Selenium comes with A, C and E vitamins and is good for sperm (count, motility etc).

Hi Medee, we've got two similar threads going not sure which to stay on-keep an eye on both at the mo probably.

I was interested in the Zinc and Selenium that you've got for your DH, excuse my ignorance but what is that for? Also, I now all about the benifits of Folic Acid but not sure about Vitamin B complex?

Sorry for all the questions

I've got Folic Acid and Vitamin B complex. I've also got Zinc and Selenium for my husband. We've not started taking them yet, they're still in the sorting office as we were out when the postie tried to deliver them yesterday!

Yeah I was thinking just folic acid. I've just seen the other thread you've started, I'll come join you there.

We're going to see what happens as soon as I stop taking the pill, my last pack will finish at the end of May.
I'm going to make an appointment with my GP over the next week or two, to discuss our ttc plans and talk about folic acid supplements. Are any of you taking or thinking of taking any pre-pregnancy supplements?

Hello, my husband and I are also waiting until June. I'm currently on my fourth pack of pills to go and we will be trying as soon as I finish the last pack.
I've been broody for a good couple of years but have been waiting for work and finances to be in the best possible position first. I'm now 33 and don't want to put it off much longer.
It's nice to find others who aren't trying just yet but will be soon, I've been itching to join other ttc threads but felt a bit of a fraud

2nd packet down today, four more to go. Eeek! I know it will fly by and it's excting but scary too. I've also just booked an appointment for a smear test and to check my vaccinations are up to date.

Welcome Medee. I bet. I am so excited to come off. Our plans are that it's not going to happen straight away, but i would be thrilled if it did ;) althought it doesnt really fit my plans as i wanted to be married first...hey ho, what will be will be (see how long that chilled attitude lasts)

Hello. My Husband and I are waiting until June. I've 6 month's worth of pills left (actually 5 months and 1 week) and I know it will fly by, though I am itching to get going. I'm not coming off the pill until we are ready to start, as knowing my luck it would happen first time and that won't suit, as I have just started a new position within my company, and would like to see a full year with them before disappearing on mat leave.

Just thought i would say hi. How is everyone?

My boyfriend is 6 years younger than me so i am far more ready than him. His brother is my age and has just become a dad for the first time (with my best friend - follow so far ;)) and this has definately helped!

Good luck salvadory!

hi all, i'm hoping to try later this year, husband permitting (he's not too fussed at the moment but I'm 35 and panicking just a little!). Came off the pill before xmas but still being v cautious, him not me. Hopefully will try properly at Easter. Eek, am i really ready?!

We aren't engaged yet but i hope to be soon ;)

yep finished pill

do you have any plans to get married?

Hi Blondeshavemorefun. I know what you mean. Ideally marriage is next but if baby comes first i am fine with that
Have you just come off the pill too?

hi kittycat

in the same situation as you

been on pill since 19 and now 35 - waiting for AF to appear as havent had her for 2 years due to type of pill i was on

tbh i think if i got pregnant now, i would be scared witless but also dont want to find it take 2years

Hi there. I am new to mumsnet. i am just coming off the pill (on period now, poss tmi?) have been on the pill since i was 15 and am 33 now and also want to give it time to get out of my system. We aren't actively trying but i will secretly be thriled if it happens sooner as am also very broody! Good luck everyone.

Hi all

I am also desperately broody and can't wait to start trying for number 3!

We are getting married in September so want to wait until after then.

Have put in my diary to start trying on October 1st though!!

xxxxxxx

we originally planned a pill break and using condoms before ttc partly because I like you was anxious to get used to being off pill again, but have to admit our resolve to use condoms wore off after about 3 minutes

have really loved getting used to my natural state after being on the pill though, so can understand your wish to come off sooner. ,

Hobnob, I heard that your fertility gets a boost for a few months after coming off the pill, so you might not want to come off too early ...

Good luck!