Preparing to TTC in 2023

[DanisEndo]

Hi,

I'm part of a lovely thread which was started in 2021 for those planning to start TTC in 2022 and it was such a supportive group! we've now seen lots of positives and given each other a lot of support and tips through ups and downs.

I'm now 'pausing' TTC until after my wedding in 2023 and thought it'd be nice to start up a similar thread to see if there is anyone else now prepping and getting excited for next year!

On the last thread everyone introduced themself by saying their age, what they're trying for and when they plan on starting - I'll then keep a list up to date and post so everyone can easily see others who are at the same stage as them!

I'll go first:

Age: 27
TTC no: 1
Starting: Sep 23

Between now and then I'm going to be taking folic acid, try and loose some lbs to get closer to a healthy BMI, save some money in a baby pot and enjoy some 'baby free' activities (i.e., wine, gin, sushi and surfing!). I have endometriosis and PCOS so going to try and get my periods more regular and pain management via diet.

@Lindsey02 did you test again?? This sounds promising!! When pregnant with my one and only, I didn’t test positive until a few days past my missed period!! Xx

Hi guys! I was actively on this thread few months ago, but testing negative every month was effecting my mental health, so I decided to come off of mums net, stop monitoring DTD and just try and let things happen without obsessing!
I just need to share my story with someone, just over a week ago, I lost my mum, totally unexpected and absolutely crushed by it. And 3 days ago I got my BFP!!!!!!!
The ironic thing is, we must have only tried once or twice and conceived, and months before then we were DTD every day if possible. Life really is crazy, and I believe this is the universe balancing out. Just wanted to share this as I know a little hope helps, and also I just can't believe how much my life has changed in the space of a week and a half. So extremely happy to be pregnant, but also so extremely sad at the same time. Bitter sweet.
Hope everyone on here is doing well and getting their BFPs too xx

Oh @Notyetamother Congratulations on your BFP! I'm so so sorry to hear about your mum, what an absolute shock that must've been, but really pleased there is a shining light in the darkness! This little one will be so loved ❤️x

@LeopardLover thank you so much for your reply, I know this thread isn't as active as it has been. That's how I'm seeing it too, let's hope it all goes well ❤️

@Notyetamother I just realised this is the original thread, there's a thread 2! Join us over there if you'd like 😊❤️x