My boyfriend and I have decided we want to start trying for a baby. I've made an appointment to have the coil removed on Wednesday 18th November. I'm excited, but at the time I feel terrified and nervous, and keep wondering if this feels weird. Did anybody else get these feelings? Or did people have zero worries or nervousness at all?
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IndiX ·
25/11/2015 22:42
I have a full list haha but I like Sebastian James or Theo for a boy and Arabella, Lilliana, Sienna/Sierra for a girl plus a few more. I've realised I like a girls name to end in an A
it's a massive pressure naming a child though and I'll be scared to tell my family incase they put me off!
I also really liked the name Autumn James for boy or girl but I feel like people would do that thing of going 'oh that's unusual', then bitch behind my back haha!
I don't really have a clue on what's normal either, I think just have sex when you can and enjoy it. My main priority atm is to keep really fit and healthy, so lots of exercise and keeping food relatively healthy. Plus started taking multi vits and folic acid.
What are you doing to prepare? Do you know what kind of birth you want? X
zeetea ·
26/11/2015 09:20
Best of luck ladies, that's exciting that you're both already ttc!!
I'm stressing myself out so much I've barely had my period this week 
Weekend away tomorrow will hopefully help clear my head a bit I think that thinking about this along with work/gym/busy time of year it's all just getting to me a bit! I have no time to myself or with the hubby.
It might be coming off the pill helping you enjoy getting jiggy more - sure I read somewhere that being on the pill can mess with your libido a bit, that's true for me anyway, have fun!
I really like all those names, Alfie, Theo and Arabella are particularly lovely! I struggle with girls names though, I've got a whole page of boy options but like three for girls!
Preferably a birth that doesn't hurt... 
:(
I bought the 'new pregnancy bible' to help me wrap my head around things but I haven't opened it yet, I don't know if reading into everything in more detail is going to help or just terrify me further!
IndiX ·
26/11/2015 09:39
Haha yeah I think I am scaring myself more by reading about the birth, I think I want an elective c-section tbh but I know you're not meant to say that. I've heard to May friends and family with terrible stories of tears and stitches and I like the idea I can plan the birthday of my little one (I'm a bit of a control freak
).
Yes try not to stress out, this time of year is hectic anyway so maybe give yourself until after the new year when you can focus a bit more and have more free time with you and hubby?
Has anyone researched genetic screening? Me and my husband don't really have any illness or special needs family members in our families but I do think it would give me peace of mind if I knew we were both clear of any hereditary disorders/illnesses. I don't know if doctors can do this before or after you test positive though?
Good luck ladies, have fun trying! Xx
zeetea ·
26/11/2015 18:18
Ahh thanks ladies. Haha I'm a LOT of a control freak, I understand what you mean. I'll have a little flick through the book tonight and if it gets me all queasy I'll leave it until necessary lol.
My dreams are pretty bad right now but I think that's worry lol, maybe that's it? Are either of you taking iron with your folic acid actually? Giving me awful tummy troubles!
I know that sort of screening gets done - I think around the 12 week time maybe? - but not sure if you could request it before, I'm sure you'll both be fine though!
I'm worried about scarring too, (tearing: worst nightmare) and incontinence... And everything.
Stay away from the childbirth section on here for now lol X
IndiX ·
26/11/2015 18:54
So today I thought it was a good idea to do a pregnancy test..even though I KNOW its far too soon and I only had the coil out 18th and I'm not due a period until Monday 30th. It of course turned out negative.
Does this sound weird but I felt like I was having pregnancy symptoms?! I don't know if I'm going a bit mad but I actually feel like I am PG. I'm more tired than usual, I'm starving hungry every morning and I just have this instinct that I am (woman's tuition?). I know I sound a bit crazy, I shouldn't have taken a test becuase it's far too early to tell even if I am and it's deflated me slightly. However I'm looking on the bright side and looking forward to drinks and Xmas parties over the coming weeks. I am promising myself not to do another test until near Xmas..but then I am due my period on Monday so I feel like I'll go mad if I don't come on ( I don't think my cycle is regular) and then wait until near Xmas for a test.
Do I sound mad? I think becuase it's my main focus at the mo I need something to keep my mind off bloody pregnancy/babies
Sorry for the essay btw xx
zeetea ·
26/11/2015 19:28
No I don't think you're mad, at least I know it's very common amongst women TTC to feel as though they are pregnant when they're not! It's happening to my friend as well, has all these symptoms then her period arrives damnit. Wishing you the best of luck with your next test 
No idea what my cycle is like which will be fun to find out, but yes until then relax and have a good time with the Crimbo goodies!
So glad it's not just me! I didn't even think it could be the iron until I read it somewhere else, it's been a right pain in the arse at work X
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