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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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Some advice would be welcome

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skyra13 · 27/11/2013 20:47

Hi all I need some advice me and my DH are planning on TTC from December onwards we have just quit smoking and we don't drink maybe a cider once a month I rang my doctors today if we should come in for a check up before we start trying and I was told no on less I have along term condition? Has anyone else visited the doctors before TTC I have read that I should take folic acid but the doctor did not mention anything to me. What advise would u give me on this, also I am over weight does this matter much I am very busy daily as I am a care worker I eat healthy maybe could be better so I am trying to help my self does this effect how much folic acid I should take also are there other vitamins I should think about taking? I'm 25 my hubby is 37 this will be our first time TTC.

Any advice u could throw my way or if experiences would be very grateful

Many thanks x

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summerlovingliz · 27/11/2013 20:59

Yes, you should start with the folio acid as soon as you start ttc, I don't think your weight makes a difference to how much you should take, it's usually one tablet a day... I would just give it a try and see how tho get on... You can use an ovulation calendar to work out when you are most fertile but more fun and less pressure to not worry about that to start with. Best of luck XSmile

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skyra13 · 27/11/2013 21:27

Thanks summer I finished my last pill about 2 weeks ago so not sure when my ovulation will even start so just gonna wing it at the moment see what happens will definitely get some folic acid the weekend and stock up thanks x

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allchatnicknamesgone · 27/11/2013 21:28

Um, just have sex as much as you possibly can and just take note of dates such as AF and possible ovulation and see if you can see a pattern. I would advise though to not burden yourself with too much information from the start of TTC. It should be a relaxed time where you can enjoy not taking precautions, so try not to get too consumed and you may be lucky and it happen really quickly for you. If you have no idea of your cycle, then maybe try and aim for dtd 3 times a week all through the month.

Good luck to you. Hope you and your DH manage to stay off the fags! :)

sporktacular · 27/11/2013 21:28

Have lots of sex, see if you get preggers? Don't over think this.

allchatnicknamesgone · 27/11/2013 21:31

Um, just have sex as much as you possibly can and just take note of dates such as AF and possible ovulation and see if you can see a pattern. I would advise though to not burden yourself with too much information from the start of TTC. It should be a relaxed time where you can enjoy not taking precautions, so try not to get too consumed and you may be lucky and it happen really quickly for you. If you have no idea of your cycle, then maybe try and aim for dtd 3 times a week all through the month.

Good luck to you. Hope you and your DH manage to stay off the fags! :)

allchatnicknamesgone · 27/11/2013 21:33

Soz for double post!

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skyra13 · 27/11/2013 21:35

Definitely staying of the days lol thanks for advice just gonna have fun with it :)

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skyra13 · 27/11/2013 21:36

Damn auto correct meant to be fags not days lol

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