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Best time to get pregnant?

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xyz123abc456 · 11/12/2023 14:07

Just a light hearted chat 💬

When would you say is the best time to get pregnant?

With my first baby I was pregnant from October - June which felt like the best time so I was ready for summer. But looking back, I was actually constantly tired through the summer and hated my PP body.

I think the best months would be maybe January- October? Be nice and pregnant through the summer and then ready for Autumn/Winter festivities?

What's your experiences and what would you think is most convenient??

(Planning to conceive within the next year so just looking for a little insight)

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LilacOrange · 11/12/2023 21:33

I have a June and a September baby.

I found with my June baby that summer just passed me by in a postpartum blur and then suddenly it was autumn. The long days were nice though and it was easy to get out.

With my September baby, we had a few weeks of nice weather and I enjoyed the crisp autumn days for walks. It has been quite cosy in the run-up to Christmas. I also think the weather will be improving as she starts to get mobile. With my June baby, he started crawling in January so no scope to let him crawl around outside.

One issue with a September baby if it's not your first, is that our child in nursery has brought home so many bugs with the start of the academic year / winter. This has made sleep harder for all of us. I also think that when I go back to work after 12 months, my children will probably be getting all the illnesses again.

I have found my September baby took longer to get her days and nights - possibly because of the short days and not enough daylight.

If I had another, I think that March / April is a good time. Weather is improving, not hot when you are heavily pregnant and child hopefully won't catch lots of illnesses if/when you go back to work.

mummahbythesea · 11/12/2023 21:43

I have May & August daughters. Both born on the bank holiday Sundays (their year).
I like that my May is 5months after Christmas and my August is 4months before. I also like that their parties have been at home because the weather has always been nice.
To be honest, I don’t think seasons make any pregnancy ‘better’ (we all know how hard it can be) but definately having Soring/Summer babies is a nice way to break up the year. Always something to look
forward to. That’s what I like anyway…

whats4lunchh · 11/12/2023 21:47

GreatGateauxsby · 11/12/2023 14:46

I think a baby born in Feb or Mar is good.

  • They are academically middle of the pack.
  • You aren't heavily pregnant and boiling to death in summer
  • you are pregnant enough to use it as an excuse to stay at home and not visit people at Christmas if you dont want to
  • weather is vaguely improving so you can get out for walks
  • you get to enjoy summer as they are "big enough" at 3-6m

I agree with this!

Clemfandango95 · 11/12/2023 22:04

I had an April baby and honestly those light mornings make the sleepless nights and early wakes so much better.

Also it isn't cold when getting up

LittleDoveLove · 11/12/2023 22:26

I have an early April child and due another late March, I found the lighter mornings and evenings much better with a baby as I didn't feel trapped in the dark all the time making the nights feel longer. I also liked I could go for walks in nice weather when they are too little to do much else with like play centres etc which were good in the autumn/winter when they were crawling about and interested in more. X

Hiddenvoice · 11/12/2023 23:17

I have an April baby and I loved it. Meant I was able the go out and enjoy the spring and summer weather with her and then she as up and about for Christmas too. Also meant I wasn’t heavily pregnant in the summer like a few of my friends- they really suffered in the heat whereas I was about 3 months pp and beginning to feel more myself.

allfurcoatnoknickers · 12/12/2023 14:10

@Hiddenvoice Yes! My April baby is about to have her first Christmas and is midway through her first Hanukkah and she knows something unusual and exciting is going on. She likes the tree and the Menorah and unwrapping presents a lot.

viques · 12/12/2023 14:16

Try for an autumn birth, September or October. That way your child will be one of the oldest in the year group, so will be starting school with almost a whole years life experience, language skills, physical dexterity and emotional maturity than those born in July or August.

Other birthdates are available, these are generalisations.

Dons hard hat, waits for the barrage from the parents of intellectually advanced , socially gifted late August babies.

Hiddenvoice · 12/12/2023 19:59

allfurcoatnoknickers · 12/12/2023 14:10

@Hiddenvoice Yes! My April baby is about to have her first Christmas and is midway through her first Hanukkah and she knows something unusual and exciting is going on. She likes the tree and the Menorah and unwrapping presents a lot.

I’m about a year ahead of you and this year is just special! My little one now recognises Santa, she‘a dancing to the Christmas music and she’s fascinated with all the Christmas decorations.

mrlistersgelfbride · 13/12/2023 12:32

I had a December baby- it was her birthday yesterday!
I wouldn't recommend it at all to be honest.
I think the dark long long nights contributed to my PND.

If I had another I'd go for February. Nights getting lighter, after the first few weeks you'll be able to enjoy early spring and get out in the daytime. But I think January- August are all fine. I'd just avoid the last few months of the year!

Twimum23 · 13/12/2023 12:39

My twins were born beginning of July when we had that hot weather but originally wasn’t meant to be born till middle of August

Mummyme87 · 13/12/2023 12:43

I would have a loved a march-may baby… I have a July, January and next one is January again. You don’t get a choice though

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 13/12/2023 12:43

DD1 was born end of January. I had a nice bump over Christmas and DD was around 6mo for the summer. Felt really sick whilst it was warmer though. Her birthday is also really close to Christmas so it’s an expensive time.

DD2 was born end of September. I was very pregnant over the summer when it was hot and she was born in a mini heatwave which was miserable. Cute and alert 3mo for Christmas who wasn’t trying to move yet.

DS is due the beginning of April. I have a very obvious bump for Christmas and I’m passed the sickness and food aversion for the festive period. He’ll be just starting to get mobile or wanting to be for Christmas next year.

Basically pros and cons to all times of year.

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