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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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dynia · 13/02/2016 13:34

The lupus can lead to more temperature fluctuations (ie. more likely to run a temp) but we shall see.

My husband is fairly broody - I'm afraid he's been interrogating his colleagues with kids about prams, nurseries and car seats. Their eyes all go to my tummy when they see me.

wispaxmas · 13/02/2016 18:29

dynia, that's really sweet, actually. My h wanted to start a family, but he has never been interested in any baby stuff. I have to say I'm glad he never took an interest in prams, though, because it meant I could get the one I had my heart set on. Grin

Cateroo · 13/02/2016 20:50

Today I'm 4 dpo - I can't start testing. I mustn't start testing. MUST NOT.

mangocoveredlamb · 13/02/2016 21:01

Quick do something distracting Cateroo!

wispaxmas · 13/02/2016 21:06

Cat, Shock

There's absolutely no point in testing until at least 8dpo- after ovulation it will take at least a few days for the egg to travel to the uterus and even then it can hang around for a couple days, and only then when it implants will hcg rise. And if your base level is 5 and it doubles every 48 hours it'll still then be another few days before a + will show on a sensitive test.

Cateroo · 13/02/2016 21:12

You're absolutely right - logical brain agrees! I'm going to wait until Thursday. But then I'm not responsible for my actions :)

TheresaMarie55 · 13/02/2016 22:07

Hope the 2ww isn't to slow guys! X

TheresaMarie55 · 13/02/2016 22:09

Six pills left in this packet and then just two packs to go. I didn't think it would but it's going so fast now! Not long at all until I'll be on the ttc boat with you guys Grin . Making me even more determined to shift this weight, given me such a boost! X

Felipa · 14/02/2016 09:06

Also in 2ww, am 5dpo today and just trying to keep myself busy. By mid week I will be going mad and ripping open the early tests lol.

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stumblymonkey · 14/02/2016 10:54

I'm now 9dpo.

Trying very hard not to symptom spot...but...I still am a little. Have had a fair amount of pelvic cramping, a little bit of nausea and a tiny amount of breast tenderness.

I still don't think I'm upduffed though, probably psychosomatic!

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FuckOffDavid · 14/02/2016 12:02

Can I join please?

Age 25
TTC #2
Conceived #1 first cycle accidentally
First cycle
Cycle day 13 so in fertile window according to Ovia

Have horrendous tonsillitis just now but managed to DTD last night and hopefully tonight.

wispaxmas · 14/02/2016 13:36

Stumbly, if I was you I'd get a superdrug or frer and test tomorrow. 10dpo and you could easily get a bfp if this was your cycle. Am I a bad influence?

wispaxmas · 14/02/2016 13:40

Fuckoff, welcome! I'm ttc#2 as well, but not REALLY trying until May.

Fertility friend reckons O will be Tuesday, but I've got a horrendous cold and H is off to Paris for work tomorrow. I think we're out this month, though we did dtd a couple days ago it's really a long shot as I am feeling total crap.

By May he won't be travelling so much for work, so will definitely put in a bit of effort then!

dynia · 14/02/2016 13:56

wispaxmas I think he's looking at it as this amazing research project. He really likes to find the best travel route, hotel etc so being able to look at Which? recs for prams, car seats, baby monitors, etc is basically his dream come true. It's nice as I think there is a tendency for the woman to be super invested and the husband to be a bit checked out so its a nice balance.

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stumblymonkey · 14/02/2016 14:03

Wispa....what a bad influence you are!!!

ShockShockShock

I'm trying to hold out until AF is due but I have some internet cheapie sensitive tests and know I probably won't make it another week without testing.

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FuckOffDavid · 14/02/2016 14:07

wispa hope you are feeling better soon Flowers

When is AF due stumbly?

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stumblymonkey · 14/02/2016 14:17

AF is due next Sunday...

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stumblymonkey · 14/02/2016 14:19

I think I ovulated on CD10...I have a shorter cycle (about 26 days) and although I'm not temping or doing OPKs yet from two previous pregnancies I'm pretty sure I ovulate early-ish.

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AliceScarlett · 14/02/2016 15:16

Half way through Stumbly Smile

DH has Dr appt next Monday to discuss sex drive and meds, he's asked me to put the March FW in the diary and told me off for drinking too much coffee "because its hurts the imaginary baby" 😋 So even though I'm 99% sure I'm out this month it feels like overall things are moving forward.

Dynia least you will have the most reliable baby stuff! Smile

AliceScarlett · 14/02/2016 15:18

Oh I also bought 30 opks off Amazon, if DH isn't going to manage it much then we need to try at the best time possible.

wispaxmas · 14/02/2016 15:22

My H was totally checked out last time around, at least in terms of preparing and buying things. He didn't seem to feel the same urgency to be ready as I did, for good reason I guess. He has been pretty hands on as a dad, though!

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stumblymonkey · 14/02/2016 15:46

Alice...laughed at the 'imaginary baby'. We discuss our 'mythical baby' a lot.

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Vanillaradio · 14/02/2016 18:04

Ds was "futurebaby" before he was conceived!
Stumbly I know only too well how much you want to test but an early test may well prove nothing, I got bfn 3 days before af due when I was pregnant! She says, trying to sound sensible and knowing full well she'd be breaking out the frers!

SoozC · 15/02/2016 09:14

Stumbly, I'm in the same boat. 10dpo today, had a funny kind of cramping all afternoon yesterday but not really any other symptoms. Oh, except my breasts feel like they're more "in the way" than usual! I'm an e-cup but lately I've been noticing them more, if you know what I mean.

But yes, I think it's just wishful thinking. Trying to hold off testing until at least Friday, but as I'm currently on holiday I don't even have work to distract me!

Pointlessfan · 15/02/2016 09:24

DD was "future baby" until she was actually born! Then she didn't have a name for 2 days so she was just "baby", that's even in her hospital notes!