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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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Relaxed TTC Feb/March/April 2016

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stumblymonkey · 29/12/2015 17:34

Hi,

We've just agreed to start TTC #1 in March so just starting to look at preparing for that - prenatal vitamins, losing some weight, etc.

I'm 33 and have only been with my OH for just over a year but we're both sure this is the relationship for us...we'll be getting married but want TTC as a priority and fit any wedding around Mother Nature.

Not planning any temp checking or charting or such like....maybe I'll change my mind if I'm not preggers after six months or so!

Anyone planning TTC about the same time and want to keep in touch on this thread for relaxed catch ups about preparing and then TTC?

Sarah X

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thisisbloodyridiculous · 31/01/2016 21:29

Welcome! I am taking seven seas trying for a baby but only managed to get OH to commit to taking a regular multi vitamin..!

I'm excited to get my last withdrawal bleed from the pill over and done with so we can get cracking DTD Grin it should start tomorrow!

I'm daydreaming about a November baby at the moment. But whoever said it's the not knowing that's frustrating is right! Such an important thing and you don't know if or when it will happen Confused

Cateroo · 31/01/2016 21:31

I've set my heart on a November baby - I keep saying to my husband how far along I hope to be by various dates this year! He's been looking at car seats in the Argos catalogue today!

thisisbloodyridiculous · 31/01/2016 21:41

Just ordered some FRER from amazon. Got to be prepared!Blush

Pointlessfan · 01/02/2016 08:00

I would like a November baby too. I don't really want a December baby because of their birthday getting lumped in with Xmas! Would be delighted with a baby whenever they were born though obviously!
Saw our new nephew yesterday. 2 weeks old, he's so tiny and sweet. Broody!!!

Felipa · 01/02/2016 09:15

Wooohoo it's finally February!

Today is my first day of being super healthy, had my last drink at the weekend, am going to exercise at least 3 times this week, and have ordered the ov tests and pg tests from Amazon. Just need to buy some vitamins today.
Am on cycle day 6. Any buddies to join me?

AliceScarlett · 01/02/2016 10:07

I'm CD4 :)

jennymac31 · 01/02/2016 10:53

Glad to hear everyone is getting into healthy regimes etc in preparation for ttc!

Think I'm going to be putting ttc on hold for a while. Still having to see doctors/nurses about my hernia scar, which is still quite tender. Also had a massive argument with dh over the weekend and think he's now reluctant to ttc at the moment.

Feeling incredibly frustrated at the moment😭

Cateroo · 01/02/2016 13:02

I'm currently CD 9!

thisisbloodyridiculous · 01/02/2016 15:39

jenny so sorry to hear you're having a hard time at the moment. I can imagine how you're feeling FlowersChocolate

AliceScarlett · 01/02/2016 18:15

Sounds really horrible Jenny :( You never know things might shift relatively quickly and you and DH might decide that it is the right time soon. I know how frustrating it is to wait, but I'm glad I did, sometimes things need to settle and when they do the whole process might be much more exciting and less anxiety provoking.

Vanillaradio · 02/02/2016 11:01

Jenny, sorry you are going through that. I know how frustrating it is to want to ttc and not be able to, give yourself and dh a little time and hopefully it will come back round.
Well I've been very annoyed as af was 4 days late. I'm rarely late and knew I was not likely to be pregnant as barely dtd and only with protection. But ended up testing anyway, obviously bfn and af arrived this morning. Hoping af is not going to start playing up when we're nearly ready to start trying!

Felipa · 02/02/2016 11:42

jenny Hope you're ok and that things have settled a bit now.

I have become slightly obsessed with the Ovia app, even though it isn't showing anything exciting for me at the minute!

Pointlessfan · 02/02/2016 15:26

Hope you're ok jenny.
I went to the doctor's today as I'm poorly. Based on my symptoms he asked if I was pregnant! He agreed it would be too early to tell though and after further questioning and examination thinks I have a stomach ulcer! Have tablets to take now, I've been in agony last 24 hours so I hope they work!

AliceScarlett · 02/02/2016 15:32

Savage pointless ulcer's are nasty :( Did he tell you to avoid NSAIDS?

Pointlessfan · 02/02/2016 16:01

Yes, unfortunately I was prescribed a lot of them for an injury last year so I guess that explains the ulcer!

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stumblymonkey · 02/02/2016 17:01

Thanks to Jenny and pointless....sorry you're both having a hard time health wise.

Cateroo, Alice & Felipa...I'm on CD 7 today so looks like we're all within a few days of each other!

I finished AF on Sat so, as of this morning, we have started DTD every other day now until about CD16.

We've started quite early but I had two unwanted pregnancies when I was younger due to undiagnosed bipolar disorder and I know both times I conceived in the few days after AF so I might ovulate a bit earlier than the average and want to cover all bases. DP is definitely not complaining!

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thisisbloodyridiculous · 02/02/2016 17:03

Avoiding NSAIDS is going to be the hardest thing for me when TTC as I have joint hypermobility syndrome & chronic pain in a lot of my joints! Sad keep telling myself it will be worth it when we have a baby!

AliceScarlett · 02/02/2016 19:30

I was almost (not) happy when AF arrived because it meant I could scoff some ibuprofen. Must be horrible to need it and not be able to have it, would codeine be a viable alternative?
Can you (anyone) take ibuprofen before the 2ww?

If anyone is bored the mothercare app is quite fun to make a wish list on.

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stumblymonkey · 02/02/2016 21:17
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dynia · 02/02/2016 21:39

Can I join? I came off Cerazette 12 days ago, still waiting for any sign of breakthrough bleeding. Felt so nauseated the first 3 days and have been fine ever since.

We won't start trying until March so as not to interfere with teaching if I'm somehow hyperfertile and get babied up right away. I've read Taking Charge of Your Fertility and have the Ovia app although I find it a bit awkward to see "did you have intercourse today?" in my inbox.

My husband and I may have wandered through the pram section at John Lewis the other day. I think the saleslady knew what we were up to, thank goodness she didn't ask us if she could help as I think we might have died of shame.

thisisbloodyridiculous · 02/02/2016 21:49

I've got some alternative painkillers prescribed but after looking them all up I'm finding it hard to take them as they all carry risks!! But only small ones but still... If something happened it would be awful! I'm on prozac as well which I'm weaning off in case I get BFP!!

Welcome dynia what would be the problem if you got upduffed before then? I'm resisting looking at anything baby related as I think it would just send me over the end with brooding! I'm bad enough already!!Confused

Felipa · 02/02/2016 21:59

stumbly I'm cd 7 today too but know I won't be ov until cd13/cd14. Usually regular as clockwork so haven't started anything yet.

dynia · 03/02/2016 08:34

thisisbloodyridiculous I'm finishing up my PhD and hoping to take a full tutoring load in the autumn. I know we plan and the universe laughs but in a perfect world, I'd be able to work as much as possible in the run up as eligibility for maternity pay is a bit uncertain. We're currently living off of husband's salary and putting mine towards savings so I'd like to build up those emergency reserves a bit further.

I think it was definitely broody-inducing but helpful to get a sense of what things actually cost... my goodness prams are expensive!

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stumblymonkey · 03/02/2016 09:20

Dynia....I know, aren't they! I looked at prams and started to think 'maybe I can just carry them in a sling the whole time?'

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dynia · 03/02/2016 09:36

stumblymonkey I'm on the bus most of the time anyways and often prams need to be folded. A sling + a cheaper pram might be easier anyways.

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