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August - first month of TTC? Join me!

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TotorosOcarina · 28/07/2010 11:21

Hiya,

I put August as its a little late for July!

I'm TTC number 4(!)

Due to test on the 15th August but don't think we have much chance this month as its only our first and DH has been ill for a few days and now I've got the bug, so not much romance happening!

So just wonderded if anyone is just starting TTC and wanted to join me?

OP posts:
cowboylover · 10/08/2010 17:53

Yes it is hard to keep track!

I know what you mean about wanting it all now, I think its my life to expect things there and then; Im a BlackBerry girl and I expect everything in my life to fun like it, everything I need, when I need it and immediatly!

I hope we are celebrating together soon x

purplehippopotamus · 10/08/2010 19:24

hello, can I join you? My DH has been badgering me about TTC for our first and after dithering and finding reasons to wait (career, want to lose weight, get finances sorted etc) I've finally decided we should get started. Now scared though, and starting to get obsessive already - I'm very impatient and want it now!!

Good luck to everyone TTC - look forward to sharing the 2WW!

lizandlulu · 11/08/2010 22:00

hiya purplehippo, i was the same as you, kept wanting to put it off for the same reasons, but in the end just did it, if you keep making excuses you will never do it!

i did another oluvation test today, seeing as my period is due next week, but it was still negative. but then my cycle has always been all over the place so maybe this month i might be later, aaarrrgggghhhhh

cowboylover · 12/08/2010 17:57

Oh god its all so confusing!

I get lost with the whens for what but im useless with that sort of thing so I might have to get a chart or iphone app or something.

Im saying going to be starting this month but stil 2 weeks late on my last AF with no BFP so off to see the nurse tomorrow so will let you know how I get on x

stottiecake · 12/08/2010 22:15

hello Smile
may I join you? have just plucked up the courage to ask dh if we can start ttc this month. We have a ds who is 20 mo and completely wonderful and we adore but it was all a bit of a shock - from the birth to the 'now'!!! So was expecting dh to be a bit reluctant but he has agreed to it - WHOOPEE!!

I am almost 37 and expecting it to take a bit longer this time - have conceived 1st time on 2 previous occasions. My first pregnancy sadly ended in mc 6 years ago.

So here we are! I am still bfing but am having regular periods and have noted some signs of ovulation in previous months. My plan is to start ttc on the 18th and then sex every other day after.

ooh!

I hope it all still works!!

I hope you get some exciting news tomorrow cowboy

petitech · 14/08/2010 13:39

How's everyone's month going?! I used ovulation calculator to try and figure and bought some ovulation dates but don't seem to be registering as ovulating despite the fact that now on CD17 - I'd understand that you should ovulate around day 15-16?!? I know everyone is different, maybe I have my cycle length wrong - could be periods settling down post pill. Any clues anyone?!

Badgerwife · 14/08/2010 16:55

Just got back from a week and a half camping, I've been trying to learn about fertility but completely failed to take my temperature every morning - try having 4 hours of straight sleep whilst camping on a slope!

Anyway, I only got off the pill 2.5 weeks ago, so I doubt my cycle has come back to normal and I can only guess when I'm likely to ovulate, probably now... I used to be pretty regular, so who knows.

Penelope1980 · 15/08/2010 09:22

Hello! I'm TTC for my first and have been off the pill for all of two weeks so am feeling very excited about this ttc business. I am curious though - do you tell people you're ttc, or keep it a secret? I am always curious what other people do. I've told my mum, but that's more so she stops asking than anything else.

petitech · 15/08/2010 12:19

Hi Penelope, I've told one friend, mainly because she's an expert at getting pregnant lol! Other than that I'm keeping quiet, I don't think I want the added pressure of people asking just yet!

BabsH · 15/08/2010 12:39

Hi there,

can I join in? Just gotten married last month, so DH and I are now off contraception and hoping for a baby, although financially we could do with this taking a wee while so we can clear off the horrendous credit card bill and get some cash behind us!!!

I was on the depo injection until the beginning of this year and then planned to use the pill for a six months but it didnt agree with us, so have been using nothing for a couple of months, however my period hasnt come on yet, am assuming that it's just my body getting itself sorted out, rather than a happy surprise!

I was quite honest about looking forward to having a child before the wedding, but I'm not going to tell many people now that we are actually getting down to business, although they are still asking!!!

Best of luck everyone!!!

lizandlulu · 16/08/2010 08:22

morning peopleGrin when ttc with dd i camr off the pill and it took 6 months to get preganant. i started to worry there was something wrong, but it did happen in the end, it just takes some time to get out your system, althugh everyone is different arent they.

i am still showing no signs of ovulation, but period due thurs/fri so am abit confused this month. dont know if i have missed my fertile windowSad but been having lots of sex!

Truffkin · 16/08/2010 10:55

Hi everyone, I'm a brand new Mumsnetter and would love to join the gang of August TTCers.

Purplehippo - like you I've been gradually persuaded by my DH who has managed to convince me that being a career girl doesn't mean kids are out of the question. So I've gone from no kids for me thanks to ok we'll see what happens to (now) I want it to happen immediately!

I was using Implanon (8 years) and had it removed 3 weeks ago, since then I've lost almost a stone in weight, become less mood-swingy and my libido has gone through the roof. Wish I'd done it years ago!

Apologies for all the info in this first post, am looking forward to chatting on here as like some previous posters, we're not telling everyone so will be good to talk.

J4D3 · 16/08/2010 11:31

Hi all, new member here. I've heard a lot about the glory of mum's net and am very excited to now have a reason to join :)

We're TTC for our first. I'm hoping I can get lots of advice and support here as my family and friends are all so far away from me.

Is it worth telling our mums that we're TTC to get some info about family genetics and conditions etc? What did everyone else do?

lizandlulu · 16/08/2010 15:10

i have told loads of peopleGrin i like talking about it with my friends, just to compare.

MummyAbroad · 16/08/2010 17:14

Hello!

Can I join you all? I saw this thread just started but there seem to be loads of us already!

I am 35, just starting ttc number two after a miscarriage Sad bit scared of going through it all again, but also it feels nice to be back in the "hopeful" trying stage. I feel a mixture of relief and dispointment if I test negative! I want it and I dont! Anyone else feeling the same?

to beckie90, Eskarina and TotorosOcarina, if you get the BFP and are still scared about birth then I cant recommend This book enough.

It will "de-brain wash you" of all your negative thoughts about birth! I had a natural and very easy delivery with my first and credit this book for it.

good luck everyone!

cowboylover · 16/08/2010 18:54

Not been on for the weekend so welcome all newcomers.

Went to the docs as missing period they think due to stress but we have now decided to start trying for our 1st! Its all so exciting and we have said that we dont want to tell anyone at all but I did tell my Mum as I was swarming around all the cute baby stuff in John Lewis on the weekend instead of my usual handbag fetish but she can keep a secret and I might need her support x

KatyLou111 · 16/08/2010 18:56

Hello all!!

I'm a newbie too!! I'm taking my last pill next Friday and going to start TTC from then.

SOOOOOO excited. Been with my hubby 13 years and never thought we would ever 'get here' but both now want to start to TTC.

I'm 30 and he's 36 so think it's time!

Been on the pill since I was 17, so hoping that won't work against us too much as don't want to wait too long. Just want a bubba now!!!!

lizandlulu · 16/08/2010 21:18

hiya katylou, i was on the pill for 10 years and like i said earlier it took 6 months to get caught, but hope it doesnt take as long for you.

cowboy lover, i went into mammas and pappas over the weekend and started to droolGrin i have seen the first purchase i am going to make when i get pregnant well actually i am torn betweeen 2 blankets, can i justify spending £70 on 2 blankets????

NervousNelly · 16/08/2010 21:24

Me me me!!! OK well OH and I agreed yesterday to try, but then he promptly fell asleep last night, so perhaps tonight it will officially start :)

I hope so as I think yesterday/today are the best days this month, so wish me luck for bedtime Blush

This is our first ever attempt, I'm excited but terrified. Ooh and 36, so not old at alllll Hmm

It's a whole new scary world out there!

lizandlulu · 16/08/2010 21:52

good luck for bedtime nellyGrin

KHT1975 · 17/08/2010 09:53

Hi , can I join? Came off the pill end of May but we are only now seriously TTC#1. Still trying to get used to all the lingo and everything, but its getting easier. Beginning to understand my cycle now after a mixed 6 weeks after coming off the pill.

lizandlulu · 17/08/2010 10:22

AF came this morning Sad i really thought that after nearly 2 years off the pill i would get pg straight away. i know its unreasonable to expect that but cant help it

Penelope1980 · 17/08/2010 11:17

lizandlulu Sad I just got my first bfn, although to be honest I just thought maybe and tested anyway. It's going to be hard to resist testing a lot, and now every little thing I used to ignore (ie feeling weird or a bit sick) is going to make me wonder if I'm pg.

lizandlulu · 17/08/2010 12:06

remind me what bfn is againBlush

MummyAbroad · 17/08/2010 15:12

Big Fat Nothing = negative Smile

OK, who has got the best tip for resisting the temptation to test too early?