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Are you still TTC amidst the Coronavirus outbreak?

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jennylouisaa · 30/03/2020 20:33

Me and my husband have been TTC for nearly a year. He's determined that we should keep trying, and as much as I want to there's a part of me that thinks it might be more sensible to wait 12 weeks or so...but it's a hard decision to make after going through a year of heartbreak! What's everyone else thinking?

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Annny27 · 30/03/2020 21:10

I'm almost certain I will take this month off from ttc and see how things progress (we have been ttc 10 months now so feels sad to pause but also makes sense)

slimecentury · 31/03/2020 07:51

Yes but I'm 40. I think we might stop now though 🙁🙁🙁 I'll need some time to consider all this.

Wifeofbikerviking · 31/03/2020 07:54

I've been ttc for a few months but we've decided to stop for now.

My thinking is that there will be lots of babies due 9months down the line and I don't want to give birth on a very overstretched maternity ward during a boom.

Not only that but dont want to become a vulnerable person by being pregnant through this

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jennylouisaa · 31/03/2020 09:38

Such a tricky decision isn't it. My main concerns are becoming vulnerable and my husband having to stay home - as his work have told him they won't pay him (even though he's worked there 20 years and is entitled to full sick pay.)
I've heard lots of people say there will be a baby boom but I'm not sure I agree. If even us lot who are desperately TTC stop trying, you'd think it would make everyone else be extra careful too.

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TeethingBabyHelp · 31/03/2020 09:43

We're pausing for now - I'm asthmatic and the thought of being pregnant and then potentially poorly if I catch CV is scary. Will just give myself one thing to worry about at a time!

Annny27 · 31/03/2020 09:59

I dont think there will be a baby boom because like you say people who are desperate to ttc are putting it off

Annny27 · 31/03/2020 10:00

There used to be baby booms in the past because people had limited contraception so I think in these days it wonr be such an issue (i could be wrong haha)

PBfingers · 31/03/2020 11:58

We've decided to pause and re-evaluate in least a month if not more.

It was a tough decision as I'm 33 and we have been ttc our 1st for 14 months with 1 mc June '20 but feel the same as others about not wanting to put pressure on stretched resources. I also have a concern that the virus may cause complications to mum and baby as so much is unknown atm.

Trying to be positive though and using the time to focus on health / exercise.

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jennylouisaa · 31/03/2020 12:45

@PBfingers sounds so tough. Hopefully in a month or so things will be much clearer. I'm 28 but my husband is 42. Obviously it's different for men but he's worried about being the oldest dad on the playground and is super excited to become a dad soon. It's really heartbreaking to put something on hold that you want so badly, but i understand that it might be the right thing to do Sad

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chilied · 31/03/2020 18:29

We've been trying for our second for 6months or so, had been talking about how we should probably put it on hold for a little while, but I am currently a week late, so think we may not have been as careful as we thought! Really quite scared to take the test. I mean I've been longing for it, but now really isn't going to be the best time 😬 if I am pregnant, I think I will have to stay indoors for at least 12 weeks if not longer.

Guiltyfeminist1 · 31/03/2020 18:34

We've put it on hold and reviewing in two months time. Making me sad but I can't take the risk of getting pregnant whilst everything in the NHS is so busy and (rightfully) focused on other patients.

Beebee8 · 31/03/2020 19:09

I'm struggling so much with this! I was pregnant when this all kicked off and as an already anxious person I was getting quite panicked about catching the virus. Anyway I had surgery for a MMC 2 weeks ago so that took away that worry I guess :( it's just so shit that the only positive thing I could then focus on (TTC again) now seems like a terrible idea

GentleParent · 31/03/2020 20:38

On hold for at least next 2 months... I'm late 30s, so don't have loads of time to play with, but don't want to put myself in the vulnerable category if I don't have to and don't want to put further stress on the NHS with antenatal appointments etc.

PBfingers · 01/04/2020 11:37

@jennylouisaa it is tough. I think if we were older it might be a different response. DH isn't as bothered as me and is happy to continue but then again he is v relaxed about ttc in general Smile

paintfairy · 01/04/2020 15:00

I don't have much time either. Late 30s and DH is older. It also doesn't seem to be happening easily for us. We are not trying this month. I hope to carry on next month but we shall see what happens......

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