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Waiting to TTC

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Mrsgraham88 · 12/03/2017 08:42

Im not really sure if this is the right place to post this but I was wondering if anyone else is planning on TTC later on this year? My hubby has finally agreed we can start trying for baby no 3 but only once we've been on holiday in October as he doesn't want me to be pregnant while we are there (long haul flights/fast rides!) I do agree but I'm so desperate to start trying now!! Is anyone else in a similar position? 😊

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physicskate · 12/03/2017 09:14

Well it took me a year to get my bfp... maybe just wait until you wouldn't be too far along to fly? I'm sure you know that it happens when it happens and not always when you plan for it!

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Mrsgraham88 · 12/03/2017 09:24

That's what I'm trying to convince him to do, I have fallen very quickly with my other 2 but it's different each time so I figured if we start trying around May time even if I did fall straight away then I'd still be fine to fly, plus our eldest DD doesn't like fast rides anyway so I can sit with her! 😃

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MrsMarmite1234 · 12/03/2017 14:03

Me! In the same boat with having to wait until after holidays too. Pesky Zika virus has a lot to answer for Smile

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Mrsgraham88 · 12/03/2017 14:34

I believe Florida is clear now but your right it's not worth the risk! When do you go away? We go in October so can start TTC after that!

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MrsMarmite1234 · 12/03/2017 20:56

Definitely not worth the risk! We go in May so the 6 months isn't up until the end of November. I've been looking into Zika testing but not sure if it's worth it given how expensive it is! It's driving me insane having to wait, it seems like forever but I'm sure it'll fly round for us Flowers

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Mrsgraham88 · 12/03/2017 21:52

I'm tempted to pay for the test because if you don't have it you can safely conceive 28 days after the holiday but if you have had it then they advise waiting 6 months. I'm being very unreasonably impatient 😂

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HbH04 · 12/03/2017 21:57

DH & i had the test recently after going to Thailand in Jan. It was pricey (£327) but completely worth it for peace of mind & the alternative, which was waiting 6 months, which is the current guidelines.

MrsMarmite1234 · 12/03/2017 22:48

Was that the cost for both of you HbH or each if you don't mind me asking? Did you need to wait set amount of time after returning before you could have it done? Not cheap but it's not as pricey as some of the quotes I've seen.

MrsMarmite1234 · 12/03/2017 22:49

Posted too soon...meant to add that this might be an option at that cost Grin

SplodgeBear1988 · 12/03/2017 22:55

Me, I'm just dropping off some medications then have to be off them for 3 months before I can TTC so looking like September start date for us.

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Mrsgraham88 · 13/03/2017 07:19

I think for peace of mind it's worth paying if you can afford to, i don't actually think there have been any cases in Orlando it seems to be a bit hazy on information when looking it up but I'd rather have the test for peace of mind

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Mrsgraham88 · 13/03/2017 07:20

Looks like we will all be TTC around the same time! 😊

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HbH04 · 13/03/2017 07:56

marmite That was the cost all in - the two blood tests & the joint consultation where they take the blood.

You have to wait 21 days after exposure.

It was at the London Doctors Clinic. I live a bit out of London but they have quite a few so we just picked one walking distance from the train station and did a quick in and out! Dr was friendly & knowledgeable & results came within a week by email... so all in all, it took a month rather than 6, and that was definitely worth £327 to us!

MrsMarmite1234 · 13/03/2017 18:30

That's much more reasonable than I thought, I was under the impression it'd be about that each! Good to know 👍🏻

Hotpinkangel19 · 13/03/2017 18:34

Hi, Mrsgraham88, we are in exactly the same position as you are, except we are ttc #4. We go to Cuba in October so the plan is to ttc when we return!!!!

SilverLilly · 13/03/2017 19:12

We went to Mexico last December and have to wait 6 months so starting TTC in June due to zika. Don't mind waiting really, it's nice to have the time to get my head around it all. I've also come off the pill now to give my body time to settle.

Hotpinkangel19 · 13/03/2017 19:19

I don't know a lot about it, why do you need to wait 6 months? X

HbH04 · 13/03/2017 19:22

Hotpink They've found out that the zika virus can live in the male's sperm and then be sexually transmitted to the female during unprotected sex, hence why the guidelines have been extended.

SilverLilly · 13/03/2017 19:30

I was surprised at waiting for 6 months, we were going to start TTC in January but my Doctor said we had to wait 6 months as the virus can live in the sperm for that long. We could have paid for tests but decided to wait.

Hotpinkangel19 · 13/03/2017 19:30

Oh no 😕 we were planning on ttc in November!!!!!!! Xx

Hotpinkangel19 · 13/03/2017 21:50

Thank you so much! Changing our holiday booking! X

HbH04 · 13/03/2017 21:59

Have you changed country hotpink or brought it forward?

SilverLilly · 13/03/2017 22:21

Oh sorry you're changing your holiday plans. Double check with the nhs website in case things have changed. You could try to avoid getting bitten and then get tested after your holiday, but if your partner had the virus you will have to wait the 6 months (i think there is no vaccine).

Hotpinkangel19 · 14/03/2017 06:21

We had a talk tonight and we are changing destination. I'm one of those people mosquitoes love, and I always get bitten, so I don't think avoiding it will work! Really grateful to have found this thread, thank you so much! Now to choose a new holiday! Any suggestions??!!! Xx

HopefullyDothButterNoParsnips · 14/03/2017 06:39

We have a thread on the conception board - Get Ready for Baby Challenge and some of us aren't trying til August/ September due to weddings and holidays etc. I'm waiting until aug as it off on safari in July. You're welcome to join us (on the thread - joining us on safari might be a bit weird!!)

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