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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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First time TTC

613 replies

Mrstobe90 · 31/05/2017 14:06

Hi,

This is all very new to me so would like to make some TTC buddies :)

Let me tell you a little about myself:
Been with my SO for 2 years now and we're getting married in 31 days! I'm 26 (nearly 27) and my hubby2b is 35. We bought a house last year and feel like now is a good time to start a family!

This is my first cycle and I'm really excited but trying not to get my hopes up as seen that it's harder than it looks.

Any advice would be appreciated :) xxx

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McTufty · 24/06/2017 18:15

I should add he's a doctor in case you're wondering why the hell it matters what he says!!

Magpie24 · 24/06/2017 18:52

@McTufty that is so helpful and also encouraging. So handy you have a partner in medicine. Having one in software engineering isn't nearly as useful!!

MissyEm · 25/06/2017 09:23

@Magpie24, I know what you mean about the engineer. My DH is an electronic engineer so a very straight down the line factual person, so this whole emotional journey does not phase him at all!

Well the fertile window is over now. Not too sure when to test. Think I will wait and see is AF turns up this time round.

FrowningFlamingo · 25/06/2017 09:48

We are staying with friends until Tuesday and I feel massively awkward about DTD while we are here. According to clue it was ovulation day yesterday. We DTD Friday but not yesterday, normally today would be a DTD day... No EWCM so far this month tho which is a bit weird...

MissyEm · 25/06/2017 09:59

FrowningFlamingo try not to feel awkward. It's entirely natural, if it makes you feel a bit better do it more quietly or can you find a reason for them to pop out whilst you stay home? I have no idea how you can get round this feeling but you have today and maybe tomorrow for this window. How does you DH feel about it?

I also didn't notice any EWCM this month but OV on Friday. Guess we must be on a similar cycle? When is your AF due?

Magpie24 · 25/06/2017 10:51

@FrowningFlamingo as @MissyEm says try and relax about it and don't worry. Good luck!!

I've just caved and ordered a thermometer for basal body temperature tracking... might need some help interpreting the results!!

MissyEm · 25/06/2017 11:21

Magpie24 good luck with the temp tracking, good for you. Wish I wasn't so lazy to do this as well as OPKs. I wish this month is the month. Wishful thinking as it's only been 2months since pill stopping.

AdrianaWeatherwax · 25/06/2017 11:56

Sorry to hear that McTufty WineFlowersCakeSad

FrowningFlamingo · 25/06/2017 12:17

Haha magpie I'm adamant I'm not going to do any of that but I'm not sure my resolve will last very long!

missy AF due around 8th July. Clue is struggling to work it out because they were a little off after I had my implant out but I seem to be on 28 day cycles now so I think it will be more like the 11th. So might well be a smidge early for ov anyway...

We are very good friends and we're uni housemates so it's not like it would be the first time! Still seems odd. I can't imagine DH cares a jot tbh. Maybe we will brave it this evening Blush

MissyEm · 25/06/2017 17:37

@FrowningFlamingo, have a great evening Wink..I haven't heard of Clue, will look that one up. I have relied on the clear blue tests for OV alongside Ovia.

Fefifoefum · 27/06/2017 11:48

Hello ladies! Sorry to hear about your AFs, but I hope you had fun at Glastonbury/friends etc!

Well, I got the job, it's pay day and no AF...but I'm very PMS symptom-y, so I'll settle for no BFP as yet!

GWeatherwax · 27/06/2017 12:39

Congratulations on the job Fefifoefum! That's awesome news Grin

You are due AF today aren't you?

MissyEm · 27/06/2017 13:08

Yay that's great news @fefifoefum! Your positive vibes will certainly positively benefit your baby making hormones Smile

2WW is well and truly underway for me. Fingers and toes crossed again.

Fefifoefum · 27/06/2017 13:23

Everything crossed for you em!

According to my app thing, I was actually due AF yesterday..... mmmm see what today brings!

Fran101 · 27/06/2017 13:40

Hi everyone,

Very new here & was after some advice? I'm 27 been with my husband 10 years, married for 1 & about to move house.

Long story short, after issues with my smear tests a couple of years ago I was put on the mini pill, I stopped taking it nearly 8 weeks ago and haven't yet had a period Confused is it likely that I could get pregnant before having a period? We are in no major rush but the not having a period thing is a bit annoying now and just wanted to know if anyone knew the answer with regards to conceiving?

Thanks xx

GWeatherwax · 27/06/2017 14:58

There's a woman at work who I find slightly irritating but rarely have to interact with. Anyhoo, she was just walking past me and put her hand on my belly exclaiming "is there no baby in there yet?!" Shock

I am always the one to ask why didn't you say...? But now I truly understand when people say they were too shocked to react!!

(And no, NOBODY knows we're TTC)

GWeatherwax · 27/06/2017 15:00

Hi Fran, I know it can take a while for things to get back to normal but other than that I'm a bit clueless. I've heard of periods taking a while to come back but if you're unsure speak to your doctor Smile and welcome! Cake

Firework83 · 27/06/2017 15:27

Wow @ GWeatherwax I would've struggled not to hit the cow! So disrespectful.

Congrats on the job @Fefifoefum, and all sounds promising. Keep us posted. When will you test?

I enjoyed a sober Glastonbury actually...instead of booze i was happy with ice cream and chips haha.

i had what I think can only be implantation on Friday evening followed by A LOT of nausea which seems to have settled now along with my boobs which felt they were going to explode. They are still sore but not as bad. AF due Thursday so we'll see. Annoyingly my OH is away very early Thurs - very late Sat so if AF is late I will need to wait until then to test.

Every sign is pointing to a BFP but I've convinced myself I won't be that lucky first time TTC. Time will tell!

GWeatherwax · 27/06/2017 15:33

Oooh Firework that sounds really exciting!! Lots of promising signs Grin keep us updated!

Aye, I did contemplate ramming her walking cane up her arse but I hear you can get fired for that kind of shenanigans.

FrowningFlamingo · 27/06/2017 16:20

Wow weatherwax what on earth goes through people's minds when they say this sort of stuff???
I'm having a bit of a wobble today about TTC and secretly wanting to wait another few months but I'm just being silly so I'll keep quiet and carry on! Finally sorting out my new job contract and had to chat with DH about some financial stuff and it's all a bit overwhelming!
Well done in the job fefi!
Lots of promising symptoms around here for you all :) I've had EWCM today so I think I was right about my clue app being a few days behind.

GWeatherwax · 28/06/2017 11:51

I know right, Flamingo? Madness!
Aaw but it is overwhelming - but as everybody says I don't think there's ever a "right" time (or a perfect one, I should say!). Financially I worry, childcare is so expensive but like many in this day and age I cannot afford to give up my job or take a few years out, as much as I'd like to. But you'll make it work! Smile
EWCM a good sign, get shagging Wink

9DPO, AF due Fri. More cramping. I'm 50/50 between thinking upduffed and PMS symptoms (eating all the things). Who knows!

Fefifoefum · 28/06/2017 18:56

So, apparently I'm having the best week ever!
BFP this evening! Good god! I really didn't expect this!

Firework83 · 28/06/2017 19:49

Wuhu congrats @Fefifoefum that's amazing! What an amazing month for you.

I just got a BFN gah which has confused me SO MUCH! I even had brown discharge last Friday which seemed like implantation. So confused. Having a cider to commiserate.

coastalchick · 28/06/2017 20:09

Hi its been a while but am back.

My OH and I had decided we would TTC when we moved house (mid-April_ but then he had a big flid out and decided that moving and TTC was too overwhelming. He has just turned 34 and I turn 39 in Sept. So I was stressing a bit and not saying anything as didn't want him to feel pressure but we've just had another convo a few days ago and he's happy to start again so here we go!!! Just finished a period so we had better get cracking in next few days. Had a test by specialist and am ovulating and the digital things seem to show that too so just hoping it works

GWeatherwax · 28/06/2017 21:53

Yaaay! Congratulations Fefifoefum!! Awesome news!

This thread is doing really well with the BFPs Grin

Hi Coastal! Welcome. Sounds like the perfect time to get baby-dancing.