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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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Adventuregame · 10/03/2016 16:27

Does anyone use the Clearblue ovulation kit ?
Oh, and hello by the way ! Smile

wispaxmas · 11/03/2016 12:58

Hi adventure, welcome! I don't use OPKs of any sort, but I have friends who loved the clear blue monitor thing that does both OPKs and HPTs I think. I also know someone who hated the normal clear blue OPKs because they gave her false high readings and completely disagreed with her cheap OPKs and temping. Not sure whether she was a strange case, though.

Adventuregame · 11/03/2016 14:02

Mmmm thanks wispaxmas. I'm using the dual digital one. It seemed to work spot on last month as AF arrived exactly 2 weeks after ovulation but this month is definitely out of sync so maybe I got a false high reading. Perhaps I should splash out on the full fertility monitor rather than the 2 monthly one ?
Little bit of info on me - A year ago had bfp which was a surprise ( trying but not trying if you know what I mean) but had an mmc in April. Only just decided to try again so apprehensive and also worrying that I'm getting older but trying to stay 'relaxed' hence spotting this thread.

Wheresmybippers · 11/03/2016 16:53

AF has arrived with a vengeance. Not sure what to do as not keep on the idea of a Dec/Jan/Feb baby.

Pointlessfan · 11/03/2016 19:50

Sorry, fell off the thread for a bit!
I'm not keen on Xmas or Jan baby either "bippers". DH has said def not Xmas so we're having a month off. January would be lovely as I get very grumpy in Jan so it would be nice to have a Jan birthday to cheer us up every year BUT I know how much I hate going back to work after Xmas and going back in Jan after a year's mat leave would be horrific. I'm a teacher so it would work out like that too, makes sense to go back for the new term.
I'd be so happy to have a baby though, I don't really want to put it off.

Pointlessfan · 11/03/2016 19:51

Sorry bippers, didn't mean to put your name in inverted commas!

Sienna9522 · 11/03/2016 20:18

I've felt awful this week. Waves of nausea, tired, aching lower back and my appetite has increased that much so, that people at work have noticed. I'm pretty sure it's stress but wouldn't it be lovely if it was pregnancy symptoms.

Wheresmybippers · 11/03/2016 20:49

Pointless I worry about early year birthdays because of the child being either one of the oldest or youngest in the school year, so as a teacher what are your thoughts on that? (and any other mama's (to be))
My dd is late March so will be one of the oldest I think?

TheresaMarie55 · 11/03/2016 21:29

In England if your child is born in September they are the oldest in their class, the August born children are the youngest. It's because the new term starts in September. So a March child is in the middle really x

Wheresmybippers · 11/03/2016 21:39

In Scotland the oldest tend to be March/April and the youngest Feb/March. I am July so was always average.

Wheresmybippers · 11/03/2016 21:42

Theresa does that not mean that some kids are starting school just after they've turned 4?
Or do English kids start at 4? Scotland is 5.

Pointlessfan · 11/03/2016 21:55

It's a tricky one, some children born in July/August do seem immature compared with the Sept babies in their year group but I'd say they are in a minority, mostly it's not noticeable. I teach secondary though, it the age gap might be more obvious in younger children.
I was the oldest in my year at school, it didn't benefit or hinder me as far as I remember!

Wheresmybippers · 11/03/2016 22:04

It seems to be so different in England.

For Scotland March - December is the normal age range (after a quick Google) and Jan/Feb babies go when they're either quite young or old. So my dd at thr end of March will be quite old and if I were to get pregnant now my dc#2 would be born in Dec and would be quite young.

Anyways, technicalities aside, dh and I are struggling to decide what to do 😂

wispaxmas · 11/03/2016 22:12

I wouldn't let potential school age put me off as the gap narrows significantly within a few years and the younger ones will no longer be at a disadvantage come secondary school iirc.

TheresaMarie55 · 12/03/2016 07:15

Yeah that's right, if they turned 4 in August they will start school the September after. If they turn 4 in September they start the September after. From what friends and family have said though, after about a year the age difference at school doesn't seem to matter. I have two girls both born in October so they will be older ones when they start school. X

TheresaMarie55 · 12/03/2016 07:20

We aren't ttc until mid April as I'm having a party for my birthday so that will be my last 'blow out' before getting pregnant. We had originally said we'd rather not have a December baby because I don't want to be in hospital over Christmas as I'd miss my girls opening presents etc. If this was our first though I wouldn't really mind. The only months we're completely avoiding ttc in is January and February, we already have two October children so might be a little much with another 😂 . X

SoozC · 12/03/2016 08:43

As a Reception teacher, I had some children start school in September and turn 5 almost immediately and some children start but had just turned 4. Add the year goes on, the August birthdays do still seem immature in terms of body control (tripping over lots!) and speech (they sound babyish, if you know what I mean) but the youngest boy in my class is turning into one of my best writers and his reading is great. So don't worry about old/young, imo, because if the parents support their child at home then their child will progress regardless. Just read with your kids several times a week, use mathematical vocabulary relating to time and money with them, count things, model adding... These are the things that will help them progress!

wispaxmas · 12/03/2016 12:45

WTF is wrong with me? I've just ordered a maternity dress??? I'm not even really TTC yet! I actually have a problem. I need to be stopped. Shock

raddersmrs · 12/03/2016 14:35

Wispa that made me chuckle!!
Was it a bargain is that why you bought it ... That's allowed Wink

I'm on my tww now. Not symptom spotting but telling myself it's not going to happen first cycle and hardly had any CM so doubting it. Only time will tell. Can test on 23rd according to the morrisons test I just bought (4 days before AF) although I have the sticks that are more sensitive so may try and day earlier.

Pointlessfan · 12/03/2016 18:57

Agree with not wanting to be in hospital at Xmas! I was on the maternity ward for ages last time and the food was terrible, I can't imagine Xmas dinner would be any better and yes I'd miss DD opening her pressies etc.

wispaxmas · 12/03/2016 19:58

radders, it most definitely was a bargain, and it's versatile... I have a family wedding to go to next winter and I bought it thinking that I will hopefully be pregnant and given it's not my first baby I am likely to be bigger than I was with my first so even if it takes a few months TTC I'll probably need a maternity dress! And if things don't go to plan I could always wear it to work or an evening out.

wispaxmas · 12/03/2016 19:59

Oh, and I'm looking forward to squinting at more hpts!!!

TheresaMarie55 · 13/03/2016 14:21

I fell off the diet wagon the past few days 😳 oops. Oh well, back in now and don't feel to bad about it coz I had a fun weekend haha. Less than a weeks worth of pills left in this pack then I'm on my last pack 😁 . How can it be going fast yet dragging at the same time lol, doesn't make sense!!!

Wispa 🙊 had to laugh. If it makes you feel any better I was sorting through all my old clothes the other day and I've now got a designated drawer with all the clothes that will fit me when pregnant lol. X

raddersmrs · 13/03/2016 16:25

I did the same ... I sorted my wardrobe out and things I was going to throw out I kept when I thought oh they will be good when I have a bump! Exciting though isn't it.

Very exciting for you Theresa, not long now. It will be here in no time!

Vanillaradio · 13/03/2016 19:32

I have a big bag of maternity clothes in the loft just waiting to come down if and when necessary Grin. Only a few more weeks and I will have been on the folic acid for 3 months so can properly think about starting. Went out with friends today who have 2 kids and really made me envious (although ds currently says no with some force when asked if he wants a brother or sister! ) I'm currently leaning towards starting in earnest after our holiday (early May ) but may drop the contraception for April and see what happens!

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