First time TTC?!! Let's get through this together!!

[DawnAS]

Hi All,

This is a difficult time for most women (and men) I think.

Certainly for me, I've waited a long time to get to this stage , having not met Mr Right until the age of 31. Now 34 and got married 2 months ago and now want to complete the family!

So, just started "trying" for a baby and due to my impatient nature, have already started using Ovulation Kits. (Probably not a good idea). I also did the Female Fertility Test and that seemed to have a good result aswell.

I was on Dianette for 8 years and came off of it 3 years ago. My cycles became regular again but every 5 weeks instead of 4. I had previously come off of the pill for 6 months and my cycles were regular, so I guess all this is a good sign.

Anyone else had similar experiences and fallen pregnant quickly? I know everyone's different but any good news stories help move us all along!! .

xx

Figfingers - your cycle was 31 days. That is, it was 31 days from the first day of your period until the day before the first day of your next period.
Are you new to this TTC game too...? If so, welcome aboard the Summer of Love train!

Woo hoo Dawn!! That's really great! Lets hope that this will be the first of many BFPs to come on this thread!!

Still no sign of the witch - told DH and he told me to stop being obsessive!! Bloomin' men!

Thanks girls!!

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Babydust winging it's way to you all!! Hands up and grab what you can!!!

Oh Flirty, I would have sent you my Preseed if I'd have known you were going to order some!! I must confess that I've told people already. You guys were the first (yes, before DH!!), followed by DH, my Mum and my 3 best friends who all (except one) have children and knew that we were TTC because I tell them everything. They're all so thrilled. The way I made the decision was, if anything goes wrong (touching wood right now...), I would want them to help me through it. And they all would. Strangely, other than my Mum, I'm not planning to tell anyone else in my family yet. May sound strange but I truly believe in "you can choose your friends but can't choose your family"...

Oh Crunchy you old softie - I will soooo be sobbing when it's your turn!! At least if DH sees me I'll be able to blame it on hormones!!!

Thanks so much Summerbird, Kalikaroo, Linwin and B (sorry if I forgot anyone!!).

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OH, thanks Dawn - that would have been sweet of you. If I'm still TTC in a few months time and I've run out, I'll take you up on the offer... Fingers-crossed I'll be hot on your heels though...

Flirty x

ladies what is this magic Preseed? could this be the magic baby stuff??

I have just played squash with my dh and am absolutly rubbish i cant run! This weight is going to be pretty tough to move! lol we have booked for a meal at 8 tho as he is working away the rest of the week- maybe our baby will be here after tonight now i have caught some of dawns magic baby dust! (I was practically licking the computer screen )

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I am clueless to what this pre-seed is too?
Tonight I am off to Boots to buy this digital thermometer so I can start temping. Things are about to get serious.....

I have just googled it! All the answers are there Linwin I am thinking of going to my doctors and asking if there is anything i can do to become more fertile! I am also considering reflexology or accupuncture to try to help get things working again- anyone else heard any success stories about this?

I must get ready for out romantic night out now! Again- Congtratulations Dawn ! I will be having baby dreams tonight! xx

Hi guys,

I've got some pre-seed...ordered it as soon as I was feeling unPG this month!! Haven't tried it yet, but it's just lubricant that's swimmer-friendly. Might be helpful in the summer of love 2008 .

Crunchy - have a lovely evening out!!!

BSL x

i agree with you dawn my friend told everyone as soon as she found out as she had the same idea that if anything went wrong she would want support.

crunchynutter i have heard that acupuncture can be successful - although i got that from Sex and the City (Charlotte did it) so my sources are a bit dodgy!!

summerbird - PMSL at you taking fertility advice from Sex & The City! That's hilarious! I too have heard various positive stories about acupuncture. I'm not sure what I really think about it to be honest. But even if it is all in the mind,it can all help..
I have not read this yet (will do) but here's what the British Medical Journal has to say:
www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bmj.39471.430451.BEv1

Flirty x

Sorry...that last post is for women on IVF .

However, this is claiming no benefit:
www.channel4.com/news/articles/society/health/acupuncture+no+fertility+benefit/2323277

sex and the city was my life bible through singledom, new relationship and subsequent marriage!! you know the bit in the film where Charlotte says that she is happy in her relationship every day - that is me! however i do look more like and am as sarcastic as Miranda!

I wouldnt believe anything that medics say about acupuncture, i work in the medical field (in admin - am not a swot!) and it is common for medics to disregard any kind of alternative therapy, i would see what the hippies have to say about it. (summerbird goes off to google hippy websites - blimey we are all busy this morning!)

summerbird i'm pmsl! i too got it from the lovelies on SATC! I have all series's on DVD and trust all those girls say! i shall read your links though for more clarification... think i fancy a cosmo now xx

My Preseed is here...roll on the 1st August and let the Summer of Love^ commence!

9I warn you girls...it looks awfully technical though....)

I don't know whether I should totally embarass myself... Ok I will.

I've never ever seen an episode of "Sex and the City" ... In fact, I always thought that it was "Sex in the City"!!

But you know how little things bug you for no reason?! I don't like the wart on Sarah-Jessica Parker's face.... I have nothing against warts, I know loads of people with them (I used to have them on my fingers when I was little ), but for some reason, on her it really bugs me... She didn't have it in "Project X" (with Matthew Broderick) when she was younger!!

Ok, I'm just going to shut up now and go and stick my head in a box...

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PMSL dawn my friend who is clearly a Samantha doesnt watch it for the same reason as you!

So how are you today? I have sore (.)(.) but that is because i fell over last night (running for the train in high heeled sandals - NOT drunk i add, well - not much!!) on the 2WW which is uber annoying!

I am Charlotte- i did a quiz :-) I have two samantha friends and a miranda but we are missing a carrie- tho i think there is a little Carrie in all of us! hehe xx

Hi ladies,

Hope you don't mind me joining the thread. I've been lurking for a while and decided to take the plunge.

First month TTC so all advice/tips appreciated!!

Welcome Saz! You're joining a lucky thread...
I'm on month 2 TTC#1 so very new to this too...feeling positive about this month's impending effort though!

Do you know when you ovulate? Or are you just taking it as it comes...?

Flirty x

Thanks for the welcome Flirty

Came off Cillest in March after a v long time (about 13 years!!) and cycles have varied between 24 and 28 days. Actually I'm beginning to get obsessed with counting dates on my calendar!
Thinking I may OV in the next couple of days....better get down to some BDing which will make DH a happy bunny!!

Hey all,

Welcome saz007!! Well I'm testament to things don't always go the way you expect them to!!

I'd been on Dianette for 9 years and Cilest before that for 7 years, I'm 34, came off the pill 3 months ago, started trying in the last month and found out that I was pregnant yesterday!! (DH is gutted, he wanted at least a few months of me initiating BDing!!).

So it goes to show that everyone is completely different and I guess when your body's ready, your body's ready!!

I have no real tips either, other than, from when AF finishes, start BDing every other day, then you're bound to catch OV. Once you've learnt when you're OVing, you can stop BDing after that (to give your body a rest - ha ha) and then you're in the 2ww zone!! That's when it gets exciting for everyone waiting on these threads!! I'm not leaving here until you're all PG!!

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PS: Summerbird, I didn't think I was the only mad one that didn't like SJPs Wart!!!

By the way Summerbird, thank you for asking, I'm fine thank you!! A bit of cramping today but nothing major. Boobs are still sore and they just feel BIG...

Aaahhhh, your poor (.)(.) (why don't my boobs look like yours? Maybe they will when I post the message - although I was only complaining earlier that mine are looking wider - maybe that's why they look wider on this message - PMSL - !!!). Is it too painful to let your DH/DP (not suggesting that you've got both a DH and a DP, just can't remember which yours was - ha ha ha!!!) rub them better for you? Could help with the old BDing?!

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Oh that boob thing was totally wasted on you guys 'cos they don't look wide now I've posted the message - humour me ladies. I want lots of PMSL!!!

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lol Dawn you always make me laugh! Your boobies look great!

Right ladies-i am getting fed up- nearly 6 weeks now and still no AF so i am considering reflexology or accupuncture- i searched for it on here and found loads of ppl saying it had helped them to have babies or to regulate periods so i am going to find one!

Ohh and i did my first pilates class today- proud of me? xx

Hi folks!

Hello Saz - I'm new to this game too, so don't worry if you have any daft questions

So, I'm on CD33 now (I think) and still no sign of the witch and no symptoms either. NOT going to get my knickers in a knot just yet though...

Have decided that if there's no sign by the weekend I'll give in and maybe do a test

Going camping this weekend though (in a tent!), so don't really want the witch to arrive anyway...not sure if there's going to be toilets around and don't fancy having to hide in the bushes - ok TMI!!!